Crypto

U.S. SEC sets 2027 exam priorities, flags AI superintelligence and tokenisation risks

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has added AI superintelligence and tokenisation to its examination priorities for fiscal 2027, expanding its review of technology risks in capital markets. The SEC’s Division of Examinations said it will assess how AI tools used by registered firms affect compliance programmes and fraud detection. It also listed risks tied to evolving market infrastructure, including tokenisation and related developments. The priorities apply to more than 34,000 registered entities.

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Bitcoin spot ETFs return to weekly net inflows, price weak in $80,000s

Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds returned to weekly net inflows despite outflows late in the week. They ended the week with about $301 million of net inflows, but October-to-date flows remain negative after a large outflow on Oct. 23. Ethereum spot ETFs posted a small daily inflow but weekly outflows, while Solana spot ETFs saw no inflow on Oct. 24. Major cryptocurrencies fell, with risk sentiment pressured by higher oil prices and weakness in AI-related stocks.