FINRA survey highlights crypto investors' fraud vulnerability

New findings from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation reveal that crypto and meme stock investors are more likely to fall for fraudulent investment offers. Younger and less experienced investors show heightened susceptibility. The report coincides with the rapid growth of tokenized stocks, raising concerns about regulatory protections.

BNB token outperforms bitcoin and ethereum this year

Binance's native token BNB has risen 129% over the past year, surpassing bitcoin's 97% and ethereum's 84% gains. This performance comes amid growing adoption on the BNB Chain and new initiatives like the Aster exchange. However, some observers question the rally's drivers.

CF Benchmarks forecasts Bitcoin reaching $148,500 by year-end

A new report from CF Benchmarks predicts Bitcoin will rise 20% to $148,500 by the end of the year, driven by regulatory changes and institutional demand. It also expects the number of crypto exchange-traded funds to double to 80, with stablecoin assets hitting $500 billion in 2026. These projections come amid a supportive US policy environment and monetary easing.

UK lifts ban on retail access to crypto ETNs

09. lokakuuta 2025 Raportoinut AI

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has ended its four-year ban on retail investors accessing bitcoin and crypto exchange-traded notes, effective October 8, 2025. This allows firms to offer these products on approved exchanges like the London Stock Exchange. The move could boost the UK crypto market by up to 20%, according to research.

FASB weighs stakeholder feedback for accounting priorities

The Financial Accounting Standards Board is reviewing over 100 comment letters and meeting inputs to prioritize its agenda. Stakeholders highlighted hedge accounting, alternative funding, and crypto assets as key areas. This marks the first broad outreach since 2021.

Morgan Stanley expands crypto fund access for all wealth clients

11. lokakuuta 2025 Raportoinut AI

Morgan Stanley announced on October 10 that starting October 15, its financial advisors can offer cryptocurrency funds to any wealth management client, regardless of account type or asset level. This policy shift removes prior restrictions limiting access to high-net-worth individuals with aggressive risk profiles. The change aligns with evolving U.S. regulatory approvals for crypto exchange-traded funds.