Morgan Stanley becomes one of first banks to tokenize U.S. stocks, Treasuries through DTCC
Morgan Stanley has tokenized U.S. stocks and Treasuries through DTCC's new service, joining 20 institutions as it prepares for equity trading in 2027.
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Bitcoin and XRP Price Prediction as Democrats Sweep Congress in Historic Win – Rally or Crash Ahead?
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ripple (XRP) prices are up slightly today, November 4, after the polls closed on the US midterm elections. Data from CoinMarketCap also shows that all of the top ten biggest cryptos by market cap besides Tron (TRX) were trading in the green.…
Democrats Sweep Congress as Sherrod Brown Survives Crypto’s Ohio Spending Push
The industry spent tens of millions of dollars trying to keep Brown out of the Senate, and now faces a Banking Committee that Elizabeth Warren appears poised to lead.
Morgan Stanley among first banks to tokenize US equities, Treasurys through DTCC’s service
Morgan Stanley said it converted US equities and Treasurys into tokenized form through DTCC's new tokenization service.
Zcash Price Surges 10% Ahead of NU7 Upgrade: Can ZEC Hit $1,500?
Zcash Price surged to $1,274.78, gaining 12.75% in 24 hours ahead of the NU7 upgrade, outperforming a market unsettled by Democratic victories in both chambers of Congress. Bitcoin price has rebounded to hit $78,070 after briefly falling below $76,000.
US Midterm Elections Shake Markets: Could Bitcoin Be Ready for a Comeback?
The 2026 US midterm elections have delivered a major political shift, and financial markets are already responding. Democrats secured majorities in both the House of Representatives and Senate, changing the balance of power in Washington for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term.
Morgan Stanley says it is among the first banks to tokenize real world assets
The bank's announcement follows the launch of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation’s Tokenization Service, or DTS, on Oct. 28.
Hong Kong Licenses First Stablecoin Issuers
Hong Kong has licensed its first stablecoin issuers, signaling a new era for digital assets in the region.
Crypto-Friendly Republican Andy Barr Wins Kentucky Senate Race
Republican Andy Barr has won Kentucky’s U.S. Senate race, defeating Democrat Charles Booker and securing another potential ally for the cryptocurrency industry in Congress.
CLARITY Act Faces New Gatekeepers After Democrats Take Congress
Democrats won control of the Senate and House in the 2026 midterms, according to the Associated Press. Sherrod Brown won in Ohio despite about $63 million in crypto industry spending against him. Several crypto-friendly Republicans lost or faced close races, including Maine’s Susan Collins.
Hyperliquid holds $78 support as CFTC approves US equity perpetual futures
Hyperliquid (HYPE) trades around $85.18 on Wednesday as investors assess a major regulatory development that could reshape the US market for perpetual futures.
Crypto rallies as Democrats deliver midterm blow to Trump
Democratic control of Congress may hinder Trump's agenda, increase scrutiny on crypto, but macro factors will likely drive Bitcoin's future.
SEC says Canton Coin is a digital commodity, clears limited token issuance
SEC staff classifies Canton Coin as a digital commodity and grants limited no-action relief for programmatic token issuance without securities registration.
XRP Price: Million-Token Wallets Hit 2026 High as Bollinger Squeeze Echoes 71% Rally Setup
Santiment counted 2,147 wallets holding at least 1 million XRP, the highest of 2026. Ali Charts said XRP’s 4-hour Bollinger Bands are the tightest since August. XRP trades at $1.2757, up 2.04% in 24 hours.
Democrats Win House, Gaining New Leverage Over Crypto Legislation
The incoming majority will control key House committees and oversight, while the CLARITY Act remains stalled at the Senate floor.
Stablecoins After the GENIUS Act, Part 3: Do You Still Need Money Transmitter Licenses?
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce.
Trump Crypto Empire Faces Fresh Heat: Justin Sun Seeks WLFI Sanctions
Trump crypto ventures faces fresh scrutiny after midterm as Justin Sun seeks WLFI sanctions over alleged UAE ownership disclosure failures.
Bitcoin bounces from 7-week low under $76K as Democrats sweep Congress
Bitcoin price downside reached a seven-week-low of $75,618 as 24-hour crypto long liquidations neared $300 million.
No central control, no securities action? SEC gives Canton Coin relief
In a newly released staff position, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance clarified that Canton Coin will enter circulation under a digital commodity classification.
CFTC Approves Stock Perpetual Futures Trading on US Exchanges for the First Time
The CFTC cleared perpetual futures tied to individual stocks for regulated US exchanges. Chairman Michael Selig said the contracts were deemed approved under CFTC Regulation 40.3. No exchanges or start date were named. Coinbase, Kalshi, Payward and OG.com filed for approval in September.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price: Rebounds Above $77,000 After Midterm Election Results Cut Uncertainty
Bitcoin fell below $76,000 early Wednesday, then recovered to about $77,890. Democrats are set to win both chambers of Congress, according to reports. Santiment says the bullish-to-bearish comment ratio for BTC is back near 0.51. U.S.
CFTC faces lawsuit after allowing perpetual futures trading on U.S. stocks
Cboe and Citadel Securities-backed group sues the CFTC over stock perpetual futures, arguing the contracts fall under SEC jurisdiction, not CFTC rules.
SEC Updates Crypto-Asset FAQs as Firms Seek Clarity on Federal Securities Rules
The SEC Division of Corporation Finance added questions 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 to its crypto-assets FAQ on November 2, 2026.
LIVE – Bitcoin Price Slides, Washington’s Political Balance Shifts, Trump’s Crypto Agenda at Risk
Bitcoin price slides as Democrats take the Senate, shifting Washington's political balance and raising fresh risks for Trump's crypto agenda.
Central Bank of Rwanda Hosts Roundtable on Stablecoins
Central Bank of Rwanda discusses stablecoin integration into banking at AFIS Summit.
Bitcoin stages V-shaped recovery after midterm dip below $76,000
Bitcoin's swift recovery highlights market sensitivity to political events and regulatory clarity, underscoring the need for stable crypto policies.
Block Reaches $964 Million DOJ Deal in Principle Over AML Lapses
Credits for prior regulatory resolutions would reduce the payment to about $764 million. Separately, bitcoin ecosystem gross profit fell 50%, primarily because of Cash App fee cuts.
Jack Dorsey's Block faces $764 million DOJ settlement as bitcoin profit plunges 50%
The proposed agreement would resolve a federal anti-money-laundering investigation, while lower Cash App trading fees halved Block's quarterly bitcoin gross profit.
ECB Links Europe’s T+1 Securities Transition to a Broader Settlement Overhaul
European Central Bank officials have discussed the planned move to T+1 securities settlement in October 2027 alongside longer-term work on tokenized…
Bitcoin Price Dips Under $76K Then Recovers as Blue Wave Hits Washington
Bitcoin slid to about $75,740 overnight before recovering to $77,000 as U.S. midterm returns showed Democrats taking the House and closing in on the Senate, dragging stock futures and crypto lower together.