The SEC and CFTC issued joint guidance clarifying that most digital assets fall outside U.S. securities laws, carving out a narrower scope focused on tokenized traditional securities and investment contracts. The framework introduces a token taxonomy and aims to reduce regulatory ambiguity while coordinating oversight between the agencies, a shift from prior enforcement-led approaches.
Source: FinanceFeeds
Cboe seeks SEC approval for near 24x5 U.S. equities trading on EDGX
Cboe filed to extend trading on its EDGX exchange from Sunday evening to Friday evening with a brief nightly pause, targeting a December 2026 launch pending regulatory and industry readiness. The plan responds to rising global demand for access to U.S. stocks outside regular hours and would clear through DTCC to maintain standard settlement workflows.
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Oil spikes to multi‑year highs as Middle East risks escalate
Brent crude rose to a three‑and‑a‑half‑year high after Iran widened strikes on energy targets, stoking supply concerns and compounding inflation pressure. The renewed oil shock complicates central bank calculus and could bleed into transportation and input costs just as markets look for clearer disinflation signals.
Source: Seeking Alpha
ICE launches private credit data platform with Apollo as anchor partner
Intercontinental Exchange introduced “Private Credit Intelligence,” a standardized, permissioned data layer for deal‑level information in the $40T private credit market. Backed by Apollo, the service aims to reduce opacity with document processing, reference data structures, and tools that can evolve toward pricing and performance analytics.
Source: FinanceFeeds
Upvest raises $125M to scale API-based investing across Europe
Berlin-based Upvest secured $125M (equity and debt), valuing the fintech at roughly $736M as it scales its API infrastructure for trading, custody, and pensions. The company processed 100M+ orders in 2025 and will use funds to expand localized pension wrappers and AI-supported execution tools for banks, brokers, and wealth managers.
Source: FinanceFeeds
Morgan Stanley: crypto ETF flows are still retail-led
Morgan Stanley’s head of digital asset strategy said about 80% of crypto ETF activity on its platform comes from self-directed accounts, with advisors integrating exposure more gradually into model portfolios. While headline inflows remain strong, broad institutional adoption hinges on advisor frameworks and client suitability processes.
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Prediction markets face mounting pressure from states and Congress
Arizona filed criminal charges against Kalshi for operating an unlicensed gambling business tied to sports and elections, intensifying the state–federal clash over event contracts. Separately, lawmakers proposed the “BETS OFF” Act to curb trading on war- and policy-related outcomes, signaling tighter boundaries for event-based markets.
Source: FinanceFeeds
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