South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) launched an AI-powered real-time monitoring platform on Aug. 20 to detect unfair trading and price manipulation in crypto markets. The system uses generative AI and machine learning to identify patterns such as “racing horse” and “cage” manipulation, while also scanning YouTube, online forums and private chat groups for front-running, false information and coordinated retail-buying schemes. FSS investigators will review AI-generated reports before deciding whether to open enforcement actions. Markus Levin, co-founder of XYO, said regulatory AI may face issues including data accuracy, operational boundaries and false positives. The agency also plans to add cross-exchange fund-flow tracking and on-chain monitoring.

Crypto.com Custody said it will provide institutional-grade custody and liquidity services for XYO and XL1, giving qualified institutions and high-net-worth clients a regulated route to store, manage, and exchange the two tokens. The move also marks XL1’s first listing on a major trading platform after its token sale. According to the announcement, assets will be held in client-segregated MPC wallets and through a bankruptcy-remote entity. Private keys are protected with multi-party computation running inside trusted execution environments, while clients can also access cold storage, audit trails, and Crypto.com’s institutional liquidity services. Crypto.com President and COO Eric Anziani said digital asset organizations need custody solutions that combine security with liquidity. XYO co-founder Markus Levin said the relationship between the two sides has continued to expand after XYO first listed on the Crypto.com exchange. The announcement also referenced Citadel Securities’ $400 million investment in Crypto.com at a $20 billion valuation in July 2026, and the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s conditional approval in February 2026 for the company to establish Crypto.com National Trust Bank.

Bitcoin dropped to $79,796, Solana fell 3.9%, while low-cap meme tokens like Playnance skyrocketed 419%, highlighting a sharp risk shift among crypto traders.

Bitcoin starts the week steady above $78,000 as traders await US GDP, inflation data and big tech earnings. Multiple DAO votes are underway, Magic Eden shuts its wallet, Binance delists two tokens, and Jupiter unlocks tokens worth over $40M.

MEXC debuts seven tokenized US stocks via Ondo Finance, covering defense and energy. Trading starts March 4 with USDT pairs, no minimums, and 24/7 access for 15M+ users.

Oregon has filed a sweeping lawsuit against Coinbase, alleging the exchange enabled trading in 31 crypto tokens deemed unregistered securities, including XRP, ADA, SOL, LINK, and UNI.

Oregon accuses Coinbase of facilitating the trade of 31 unregistered securities, including XRP, ADA, and SOL, in a sweeping state lawsuit that contrasts sharply with the SEC’s recent dismissal of federal cases against Coinbase and Ripple.

Oregon has filed a sweeping lawsuit against Coinbase, alleging the exchange enabled trading in 31 crypto tokens, including XRP, that the state considers unregistered securities, reigniting debate over fragmented U.S. crypto regulation.