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How MSCI Shifted from Objective Benchmark to Defacto Market Regulator

Bitcoin Magazine·September 16, 2026·1 min read
How MSCI Shifted from Objective Benchmark to Defacto Market Regulator

MSCI's proposed index rules threaten corporate Bitcoin treasuries, according to a Bitcoin Magazine analysis. The decision risks turning private index providers into de facto market regulators. Companies holding bitcoin could face exclusion from MSCI indices, pressuring them to divest. This may deter future corporate adoption of bitcoin as a treasury asset.

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