The US Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday unveiled its long-awaited exemption that will allow companies to offer trading in blockchain-based or "tokenized" stocks and other securities, in a major move that could integrate digital assets more deeply into traditional markets.

The agency is offering a five-year exemption to platforms that facilitate trading of tokenized stocks — digital tokens that represent a stock and can be traded on a blockchain similar to a cryptocurrency — from many of the rules that apply to the Nasdaq, NYSE and other stock exchanges.

US securities regulator rolls out five-year exemption for tokenized stock trading

The US Senate failed on Tuesday to advance comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation backed by President Donald Trump in a major blow for digital asset companies and Republicans who had championed the bill for months.

US Senate fails to advance sweeping cryptocurrency bill in blow for industry

Hong Kong-based crypto exchange CoinEx said on Tuesday that it has decided to cease operations, as a prolonged downturn in digital assets shakes up the sector and squeezes out smaller players.

Hong Kong-based crypto exchange CoinEx to cease operations amid prolonged market downturn

Ethiopia has slashed power supply to its crucial bitcoin-mining industry by three-quarters as the country grapples with reduced inflows into its hydroelectric dams.

Ethiopia cuts bitcoin miners’ power supply as El Niño hurts dams

(Sept 15): A rally in crypto markets has stalled as optimism wanes that a key US regulatory bill will progress this week.

Bitcoin rally stalls as optimism about US crypto bill wanes

Singapore Exchange Ltd is preparing to offer its cryptocurrency perpetual futures to US institutions, making it the first major traditional exchange to bring one of crypto’s favourite trades into the mainstream.

Trump’s crypto push opens perpetuals race to Singapore Exchange

Bitcoin declined for a fourth consecutive trading session, slipping further below US$80,000 (RM325,288) as a choppy backdrop for risk assets added to its difficulty sustaining upward momentum.

Bitcoin slips further below US$80,000 as the range trade resumes

A bitcoin-linked blockchain used by several crypto exchanges has been hacked for US$320 million (RM1.29 billion), the latest in a spate of thefts to shake confidence in digital-asset security.

Bitcoin network says US$320 mil stolen in latest crypto hack

Bitcoin dropped nearly 3% after stronger-than-expected US jobs data revived bets on a September Federal Reserve rate hike, abruptly reversing the cryptocurrency’s latest push above US$80,000 (RM323,341).

Bitcoin falls below US$80,000 as hot jobs data spurs Fed-hike bets

(Sept 3): Bitcoin has struggled to make a convincing break above US$80,000 as choppy demand from US investors persists, raising doubts about the strength of the latest rally.

Bitcoin breakout fades amid choppy US demand, hawkish Fed

The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is planning to launch tokenised stocks, backed by shares of London-listed companies, as it looks to further embrace digital assets.

London Stock Exchange plans to roll out tokenised stocks in push into digital assets

Singapore has opened a new version of its proposed stablecoin regime to public consultation, as the city-state takes another step in the race to build infrastructure around the rapidly expanding asset class.

Singapore advances stablecoin rules with pickup in global adoption

Bitcoin is again trading at a premium in South Korea, after a rally in token prices reignited risk appetite in one of crypto’s most closely watched retail markets.

Bitcoin ‘kimchi premium’ is back as South Korean market stirs

Bitcoin’s rally is running into resistance at the psychologically important US$80,000 level as traders await key US monetary policy signals to gauge whether the past week’s gains have room to run.

Bitcoin rally stalls at US$80,000 as traders await inflation data

Oil prices fell 2% on Friday, extending losses for a third straight session, as easing concerns over Saudi supply disruptions outweighed anxiety about a widening Middle East conflict.

Oil prices fall 2% on hopes of limited Saudi supply disruptions

Russia took control of the local businesses of Swiss food giant Nestle SA and French supermarket chain Auchan in the Kremlin’s largest takeover of foreign corporate assets since at least 2024 amid rising tensions with Europe.

Russia grabs Nestle, Auchan assets in biggest seizure since 2024

Sunway Medical Group broke ground for the RM800 million Sunway Medical Centre Iskandar Puteri in Johor on Friday, further completing the 2,000-acre Sunway City Iskandar Puteri township development.

Sunway Medical Group breaks ground for RM800 mil Sunway Medical Centre Iskandar Puteri in Johor

SoftBank Group Corp has increased its margin loan backed by shares of its chip unit Arm Holdings Plc by US$5 billion (RM20.4 billion) to US$25 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, as the conglomerate finds ways to fund its expanding investments in artificial intelligence.

SoftBank raises Arm margin loan to US$25 bil as AI bets grow — Bloomberg

KYM Holdings Bhd (KL:KYM) is planning to acquire a 70% stake in orthopaedic and specialist healthcare group Regen Healthcare Sdn Bhd, which marks its entry into the healthcare sector and diversifying its manufacturing-dominated earnings base.

KYM to expand into healthcare segment with 70% stake buy of Regen Healthcare

The High Court on Friday dismissed businessman Albert Tei's application to transfer five corruption charges against him from the Sessions Court to the High Court.

High Court dismisses Albert Tei's bid to transfer corruption charges

theedgemalaysia.com highlighted four stocks with positive momentum and one stock with negative momentum at Bursa Malaysia's afternoon close on Friday (Sept 18).

Stocks with momentum on Sept 18, 2026: OCK, DPI Holdings, Enproserve, Jaks Resources, Ni Hsin

It is unfeasible for rivals to absorb AirAsia Group Bhd's (KL:AAGB) domestic market share even as a contingency plan, the airline’s adviser Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said.

Talks of rival airlines absorbing AirAsia's capacity 'ludicrous' — Fernandes

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its benchmark interest rate, ramping up the pace of hikes to the fastest in 36 years as it confronts mounting inflation risks and unusually explicit calls for further policy normalisation from Washington.

Japan's central bank hikes rates in split decision after US pressure

Thailand’s finance minister isn’t getting much sleep these days. Ekniti Nitithanprapas said the demands of the job have cut his nightly sleep to about four hours, leaving him relying on weekly vitamin drips and daily supplements to keep going.

Thai finance chief runs on four hours of sleep, vitamin IV drips

AirAsia Group Bhd's (KL:AAGB) operation is sustainable with over RM1 billion cash in hand, group adviser Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said&nbsp;as he dismissed concerns about the airline's finances.

AirAsia sustainable with RM1 bil cash, no govt bailout requested, says Fernandes

AirAsia Group Bhd (KL:AAGB) has sold six newly-delivered aircraft since the start of last year, including two in July, in an unusual about-face that points to the financial strain gripping the airline.&nbsp;

Cash-strapped AirAsia takes unusual step of unloading new planes

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been allowed house arrest to serve out his&nbsp;remaining sentence for grand corruption.&nbsp;

King consents to house arrest for Najib until August 2028

Budget 2027 could see further sales and service tax (SST) exemptions to reduce costs embedded in businesses, alongside possible personal income tax relief for middle-income taxpayers, according to CIMB Securities.

Budget 2027 may bring SST exemptions, income tax relief for middle-income earners — CIMB Securities

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh has denied signing any house arrest order involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, which has been circulating on social media.

Hannah Yeoh denies signing Najib’s house arrest order

Malaysia Airlines’&nbsp;parent is said to be closing in on an order for Boeing Co 787 Dreamliners as the carrier seeks to renew its long-haul fleet, according to people familiar with the matter. 
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Malaysia Airlines closing in on order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners — Bloomberg

Keyfield International Bhd (KL:KEYFIELD) slid to a one-year low amid softer accommodation workboat demand and charter rates.

Kenanga says sell-off unjustified after Keyfield hits one-year low

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its benchmark interest rate, ramping up the pace of hikes to the fastest in 36 years as it confronts mounting inflation risks and unusually explicit calls for further policy normalisation from Washington.

It is unfeasible for rivals to absorb AirAsia Group Bhd's (KL:AAGB) domestic market share even as a contingency plan, the airline’s adviser Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said.

Oil prices fell 2% on Friday, extending losses for a third straight session, as easing concerns over Saudi supply disruptions outweighed anxiety about a widening Middle East conflict.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh and Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar attended the&nbsp;64th meeting of the Pardons Board for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya at Istana Negara on Friday.

Hannah Yeoh, AG attend Pardons Board meeting

Binastra Corporation Bhd (KL:BNASTRA) eked out a new all-time high in Friday trading while analysts raised their outlook after the construction firm’s latest results.

Binastra shares eke out new record, analysts raise outlook after results

Thirty-three areas across the country woke to unhealthy air on Friday morning, with the air pollutant index (API) crossing into unhealthy territory in several states as of 9am.

Haze worsens as 33 areas nationwide record unhealthy readings

Asian stocks rose and the dollar held its ground on Friday as investors contended with global policymakers ramping up efforts to rein in inflation, with the Bank of Japan (BOJ) joining the fray in delivering a widely expected rate hike that left the yen softer.

Asian stocks rise as oil dips; yen weakens after BOJ hike

Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis exchanged fresh strikes across their border on Thursday and Yemenis took to boats in the Red Sea to escape fighting, as the spreading Middle East war created new threats to global oil supplies.

Saudis and Houthis exchange strikes, Yemenis flee by boat as Middle East war spreads

Malaysia's inflation was a tad faster than expected in August as price growth in transport, utilities and food picked up, official data released on Friday showed.

Malaysia inflation speeds up in August, underlying price growth slows

Indonesian tycoon Andi Syamsuddin Arsyad agreed to acquire a major stake in miner PT Bayan Resources, setting the stage for him to become one of the biggest players in the global coal industry. 
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Indonesian tycoon close to Prabowo creates coal mining giant

Malaysia’s new vehicle registrations eased in August, despite the highest monthly sport utility vehicle (SUV) sales recorded so far this year.&nbsp;

Malaysia’s vehicle sales down in August despite record SUV demand

Malaysia’s overnight policy rate (OPR) could rise by 25 basis points (bps) in 2027 amid expectations of further increases in global interest rates, according to MBSB Research. 
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