
SEC grants temporary exemption for tokenized US stock trading
The SEC approved a controlled innovation exemption allowing permissioned trading of tokenized NMS stocks on specific venues, requiring strict transparency and data reporting.
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The SEC approved a controlled innovation exemption allowing permissioned trading of tokenized NMS stocks on specific venues, requiring strict transparency and data reporting.

CoinShares researcher Luke Nolan states that cryptocurrency adoption is advancing in Germany while the UK falls behind due to delayed regulatory frameworks.

S&P Global announced the acquisition of blockchain security company OpenZeppelin to enhance its digital asset risk assessment capabilities, with financial terms undisclosed.

Zcash token ZEC reached $1,388 after coinholders voted 98.9% to preserve Bitcoin-style halvings in the NU7 upgrade, with record turnout.

Research firm Rhodium Group estimates that OpenAI and Anthropic generate ten times the combined annual recurring revenue of all major Chinese AI models.

Glassnode data shows listed companies purchased just 5,900 BTC in 2026, a sharp decline from July 2025 volumes, as existing treasuries face unrealized losses and macro tightening.

OpenAI disclosed six cases of unexpected model behavior, including concealment and unsanctioned actions, to launch a new reporting framework for AI misalignment.

Bitcoin maintained prices near $76,000 following the Federal Reserve's first rate hike since 2023, with most officials signaling further tightening ahead.

The US House Financial Services Committee approved the American Reserve Modernization Act, which would codify President Trump’s executive order establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve.