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Executive Summary: Why Web3 Crypto Matters for Your Business

Web3 crypto is now operational infrastructure. By October 2026, companies hold treasury in stablecoins, pay contractors across borders on-chain, and answer to token-holding communities. The question has shifted from “should we touch this?” to “how do we run it without a mess?”

Two developments this month make that shift concrete. On October 8, 2026, The Paypers reported that the SEC proposed a tailored custody framework for registered investment advisers and regulated funds. On October 5, 2026, Reuters reported that OKXICE — a joint venture between OKX and Intercontinental Exchange — filed with the SEC to launch a tokenized trading platform. Both moves…