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The SEC has named tokenization among its fiscal 2027 examination priorities, bringing blockchain securities infrastructure under closer supervisory focus. The 20-page document outlines high-risk areas for clearing-agency reviews, including tokenized securities, AI, and quantum computing, signaling heightened scrutiny for firms building tokenized asset services.
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Six major blockchain organizations, including representatives for Chainlink and Cardano, have formally urged the SEC to classify digital commodities as non-securities, seeking regulatory clarity for the industry.
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A sophisticated attack exploited Ngrave hardware wallet alerts, leading to the theft of approximately $2.56 million in cryptocurrency. The attackers bypassed hardware security by compromising the notification system.
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A new project, 'The Waterworks of Money,' aims to demystify the financial system through detailed drawings and animation. Researchers found a critical disconnect: few within the financial industry grasp the system as a whole.
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Chainlink has launched its data feeds and streams on the Stellar blockchain, expanding access to decentralized finance (DeFi) applications within Stellar's $4 billion tokenized real-world asset (RWA) ecosystem. The move aims to bolster data reliability for developers.
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A US appeals court affirmed the conviction of Roman Sterlingov, the operator of Bitcoin Fog, a crypto mixing service, without requiring Chainalysis to disclose the source code of its wallet tracing tools. The ruling hinged on corroborated testimony and a lack of justification for source code access.
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Evernorth initiated Nasdaq trading today, introducing a company with a substantial XRP treasury to stock market investors. The listing includes approximately 473 million XRP, representing a novel approach to cryptocurrency exposure within a publicly traded entity.
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Standard Chartered is now offering custody services for Ripple’s USD-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, in Dubai. The bank also intends to link RLUSD as collateral within the LMAX Digital exchange infrastructure.
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The UK government designated Xeltox Enterprises Ltd. on October 8, 2026, linking it to both crypto payment brands Cryptomus and Heleket. Switching between the two does not alter the sanctions implications for counterparties.
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