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SEC to make ‘innovation exemption’ for tokenized stock trading: Report
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CoinTelegraphMay 19, 2026

SEC to make ‘innovation exemption’ for tokenized stock trading: Report

Several SEC officials reportedly didn’t support the decision, while tokenization platform Securitize flagged risks with enabling third-party platforms to i.

SEC’s innovation exemption for tokenized stocks to come as early as this week: Bloomberg
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The BlockMay 19, 2026

SEC’s innovation exemption for tokenized stocks to come as early as this week: Bloomberg

The SEC has approved several entities to move forward with tokenized stock initiatives, including the NYSE and Nasdaq.

Odds against rate cuts high as new US Fed chair set for swearing in
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CoinTelegraphMay 19, 2026

Odds against rate cuts high as new US Fed chair set for swearing in

Many experts voiced concerns that the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair would lead to uncertainty about the central bank’s independence,.

Galaxy secures New York BitLicense to expand institutional crypto services
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CoinTelegraphMay 19, 2026

Galaxy secures New York BitLicense to expand institutional crypto services

The NYDFS approvals allow GalaxyOne Prime NY to offer trading and financing services to institutional investors in one of the most tightly regulated US cry.

SEC to propose tokenized stock framework as Wall Street efforts deepen: Bloomberg
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CoinDeskMay 19, 2026

SEC to propose tokenized stock framework as Wall Street efforts deepen: Bloomberg

SEC to propose tokenized stock framework as Wall Street efforts deepen: Bloomberg.

Lawyers Apologize After Fake Claude-Generated Quotes Appear in Trump Layoffs Case
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DecryptMay 18, 2026

Lawyers Apologize After Fake Claude-Generated Quotes Appear in Trump Layoffs Case

Attorneys representing a former Homeland Security official admitted using Anthropic’s Claude Console to help draft a court filing that included fabricated .

Minnesotan banks and credit unions set to provide crypto custody August 1
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CoinDeskMay 18, 2026

Minnesotan banks and credit unions set to provide crypto custody August 1

Minnesotan banks and credit unions set to provide crypto custody August 1.

Zerohash secures first EMI license under MiCA for stablecoin and brokerage services in Europe
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The BlockMay 18, 2026

Zerohash secures first EMI license under MiCA for stablecoin and brokerage services in Europe

Zerohash Europe is the first firm licensed under Europe’s flagship MiCA crypto regulation to also hold full EMI status.

This Open-Source Phone AI Agent Sees, Hears and Acts—All Without Touching the Cloud
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DecryptMay 18, 2026

This Open-Source Phone AI Agent Sees, Hears and Acts—All Without Touching the Cloud

Oppo's X-OmniClaw runs directly on your Android device, using the camera, screen, and microphone to execute real tasks inside real apps.

Minnesota legalizes crypto custody services for banks, credit unions
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CoinTelegraphMay 18, 2026

Minnesota legalizes crypto custody services for banks, credit unions

Minnesota-based banking institutions and credit unions will be authorized to provide digital asset custody services in a nonfiduciary capacity as of Aug. 1.

Elon Musk Loses $150 Billion AI Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman
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DecryptMay 18, 2026

Elon Musk Loses $150 Billion AI Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman

The legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI has ended in a win for the company he co-founded, following a jury decision.

Solana is shedding its memecoin reputation as big banks move billions into its ecosystem
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CoinDeskMay 18, 2026

Solana is shedding its memecoin reputation as big banks move billions into its ecosystem

Solana is shedding its memecoin reputation as big banks move billions into its ecosystem.

Bank of England, FCA Set Out ‘Shared Vision’ for Tokenization
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DecryptMay 18, 2026

Bank of England, FCA Set Out ‘Shared Vision’ for Tokenization

The UK’s central bank and financial regulator have launched a joint Call for Input as tokenization moves from “pilots to production.”.

SpaceX IPO betting on Hyperliquid values Elon Musk’s company above $2 trillion even before SEC filing
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CryptoSlateMay 18, 2026

SpaceX IPO betting on Hyperliquid values Elon Musk’s company above $2 trillion even before SEC filing

Crypto traders are already assigning Elon Musk’s SpaceX stock a public-market valuation before the rocket and satellite company has filed for an IPO. On Ma.

UK proposes near-24/7 settlement to prepare markets for tokenization
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CoinTelegraphMay 18, 2026

UK proposes near-24/7 settlement to prepare markets for tokenization

The FCA and Bank of England are seeking feedback on new tokenization guidance and plans to extend operating hours for the UK’s core payment and settlement .

Vitalik Buterin says AI 'formal verification' could actually make crypto much more secure
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CoinDeskMay 18, 2026

Vitalik Buterin says AI 'formal verification' could actually make crypto much more secure

Vitalik Buterin says AI 'formal verification' could actually make crypto much more secure.

Deploi Launches Direct Issuance Infrastructure for Private Credit on Polygon, Secures ISIN Allocations from Nasdaq CSD
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CoinTelegraphMay 18, 2026

Deploi Launches Direct Issuance Infrastructure for Private Credit on Polygon, Secures ISIN Allocations from Nasdaq CSD

EUR 1 billion note programme planned for 2026 following completion of global issuance infrastructure by the end of Q3 2026.

Standard Chartered to absorb Zodia Custody’s core business, spin out Zodia Solutions
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CoinTelegraphMay 18, 2026

Standard Chartered to absorb Zodia Custody’s core business, spin out Zodia Solutions

Standard Chartered will absorb Zodia Custody’s regulated crypto business and spin out Zodia Solutions, as big banks move to own core digital asset custody .

South Korea's KB Financial completes stablecoin pilot for offline payments
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CoinTelegraphMay 18, 2026

South Korea's KB Financial completes stablecoin pilot for offline payments

The parent company of South Korea’s largest bank completed a stablecoin payment pilot ahead of the country's proposed digital asset framework.

Bank of England, FCA launch consultation on tokenized UK wholesale markets
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The BlockMay 18, 2026

Bank of England, FCA launch consultation on tokenized UK wholesale markets

UK regulators seek industry feedback on tokenized securities, collateral, and settlement infrastructure with a July 3 deadline.

South Korea reviews Hana Bank’s Dunamu stake under banking rules: Report
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CoinTelegraphMay 18, 2026

South Korea reviews Hana Bank’s Dunamu stake under banking rules: Report

South Korea’s FSC is reportedly reviewing Hana Bank’s $668 million Dunamu stake under “banking-commerce separation” rules that limit bank ownership tied to.

CLARITY Act could be signed into law by President Donald Trump in early August — Galaxy Digital
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CryptoSlateMay 18, 2026

CLARITY Act could be signed into law by President Donald Trump in early August — Galaxy Digital

The CLARITY Act could be signed into law in the week of Aug. 3 if Congress keeps pace after a bipartisan Senate Banking Committee vote moved the crypto mar.

Kraken cuts 150 staff amid AI efficiencies, potentially delaying IPO: Report
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CoinTelegraphMay 18, 2026

Kraken cuts 150 staff amid AI efficiencies, potentially delaying IPO: Report

Kraken has cut 150 staff due to the rising use of AI, adding to more than 5,000 layoffs across the crypto sector so far this year, Bloomberg reports.

Crypto security is turning into an AI arms race as agents may overwhelm compliance teams
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CoinDeskMay 18, 2026

Crypto security is turning into an AI arms race as agents may overwhelm compliance teams

Crypto security is turning into an AI arms race as agents may overwhelm compliance teams.

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