Morgan Stanley expands crypto fund access for all wealth clients

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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.

UK lifts ban on retail access to crypto ETNs

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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.

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.

Former director suggests Fed QE could boost gold prices

A former investment director has warned that the Federal Reserve might resort to quantitative easing if risk assets collapse, potentially driving up gold prices. This comes amid ongoing discussions in financial markets about economic stability.

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.

Investor Steve Eisman describes Tesla shareholders as a cult

Steve Eisman, the investor portrayed in The Big Short, has labeled Tesla and its shareholders a cult due to the stock's detachment from fundamentals. Speaking on the Lemondae Stand podcast, he highlighted Tesla's declining earnings amid a rising stock price. Eisman avoids investing in Tesla despite owning other major tech stocks.

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.