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Five global banks found Global Layer One Organisation to set frameworks for tokenized markets
HSBC, Kinexys by J.P. Morgan, MUFG, Societe Generale FORGE and Standard Chartered founded the non-profit, which moves the Monetary Authority of Singapore's GL1 initiative to the industry.
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Nigeria's central bank sets stablecoin licensing rules and bans algorithmic tokens
The Central Bank of Nigeria's circular, effective November 5, 2026, requires approval for each stablecoin before issuance and gives existing operators 180 days to apply.
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Apple and Meta object to OKXICE trading tokenized versions of their shares
Sixty-seven companies have now moved to block the OKX and ICE venture from offering third-party tokens of their stock, according to a CoinDesk tally.
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NYSE adds Broadridge, Computershare, Equiniti and Superstate to its tokenized stock plans
The four join Securitize and tZERO, bringing the group to six, as the exchange's tokenized securities venue remains without a launch date and awaits regulatory approval.
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Hong Kong Monetary Authority moves Project Ensemble pilot to 24/7 settlement in tokenised central bank money
EnsembleTX now settles tokenised deposit transactions around the clock in tokenised central bank money, with 12 banks and 20 industry pioneers taking part.
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Hong Kong Monetary Authority launches Project SAGE to govern AI agents in finance
The HKMA opened Project SAGE on November 2, 2026, with an expert group and four work areas covering agent identity, standards, use cases and liability.
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DTCC's Tokenization Service Goes Live With 20 Participants Signed
The Depository Trust Company began minting tokenized representations of securities held at DTC on October 28, 2026, with J.P. Morgan, Citi and Bank of America among the first users.
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Canada proposes stablecoin rules requiring Bank of Canada registration and one-to-one reserves
The Department of Finance published draft regulations under the Stablecoin Act, opening a 60-day comment period before rules the government intends to take effect in fall 2027.
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OCC grants Ripple final approval for national trust bank
The charter lets Ripple supervise RLUSD reserves and offer fiduciary crypto custody under federal oversight.
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FINMA approves Switzerland's first retail bitcoin ETF, waiving diversification rules
The regulator cleared an exchange-traded fund that holds bitcoin directly and granted an exemption from risk-spreading limits.
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South Korea's finance ministry meets five crypto exchanges as ruling-party bill seeks to push 22% tax to 2029
First Vice Minister Kwon Dae-young chaired a closed-door session on October 20, 2026, while Democratic Party lawmaker Park Min-gyu's bill would tie the tax's start to OECD crypto reporting.
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SEC Staff Guidance Says Buybacks Do Not Turn Commodity Tokens Into Securities
SEC staff FAQs state buybacks do not make commodity tokens securities and liquid staking tokens for commodities are not securities.