InstitutionalMorgan Stanley Files for Spot Bitcoin ETF MSBT
Morgan Stanley filed an amended S-1 with the SEC for spot Bitcoin ETF MSBT on NYSE Arca. First from a major bank with Coinbase and Fidelity custody.
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InstitutionalSEC Approves Nasdaq Tokenized Securities Trading
SEC approved Nasdaq's rule change enabling tokenized securities trading on blockchain. First token-settled trades expected by Q3 2026.
RegulationCLARITY Act: Senate negotiations breakthrough
Senator Cynthia Lummis announced a breakthrough in CLARITY Act negotiations. Senate Banking Committee vote expected in April 2026.
RegulationSEC and CFTC Classify 16 Crypto Assets as Digital Commodities
SEC and CFTC jointly classified 16 cryptocurrencies as digital commodities. Ethereum, XRP, Solana and other assets are officially not securities.
RegulationSEC and CFTC Sign Historic Memorandum on Crypto Regulation
The SEC and CFTC signed a landmark MOU to end crypto regulatory turf war. BTC and ETH classified as digital commodities under CFTC jurisdiction.
SecurityBinance Sues Wall Street Journal Over Iran Sanctions Article
Binance filed a defamation lawsuit against WSJ publisher Dow Jones. The exchange denies firing compliance staff and involvement in Iran transactions.
SecurityJPMorgan Sued Over $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Investors accused JPMorgan of providing infrastructure for the Goliath Ventures Ponzi scheme worth $328 million. $253 million flowed through the bank.
StablecoinsCLARITY Act: Senators Seek Stablecoin Compromise
US senators are working on a stablecoin yield compromise in the CLARITY Act. Treasury Secretary Bessent hints at a spring 2026 signing.
AltcoinsRipple Launches $750M Buyback at $50B Valuation
Ripple started a $750M share buyback program valuing the company at $50 billion. Goldman Sachs meanwhile increases positions in XRP ETFs.