Nikita Bier, X Product Lead and Solana Consultant, announced the official launch of the "Custom Timelines" feature on X. This feature allows users to pin specific topics to tabs on the homepage, supporting over 75 interest topics to help users explore niche content areas more deeply. Powered by Grok's content understanding capabilities and combined with the platform's algorithm for personalized recommendations, each timeline is dynamically generated based on user interests, with particularly strong performance on topics where users already have interactive preferences. Currently, the feature is available to iOS Premium subscribers in early access, with an Android version expected soon.

Sam Bankman-Fried, currently serving a 25-year sentence, has withdrawn his Rule 33 motion for a new trial in federal court. According to NS3.AI, Bankman-Fried is seeking a different judge to oversee the case. His appeal against the conviction and sentence is still pending in the Second Circuit.

Blockchain Capital, a prominent venture-capital firm specializing in cryptocurrency investments, is reportedly in the process of raising $700 million for two new funds. According to Bloomberg, a person familiar with the matter disclosed this development, highlighting the firm's continued commitment to expanding its investment portfolio in the digital asset space. The move comes amid a growing interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, as investors seek to capitalize on the potential of these emerging markets. The two new funds are expected to bolster Blockchain Capital's ability to support innovative projects and startups within the crypto industry. This fundraising effort underscores the firm's strategic focus on identifying and nurturing promising ventures that could shape the future of digital finance. As the cryptocurrency landscape evolves, Blockchain Capital aims to leverage its expertise and resources to drive growth and innovation in the sector. The firm's initiative reflects a broader trend among venture-capital firms to increase their exposure to the rapidly expanding world of digital assets.

White House Press Secretary Levitt announced that U.S. President Donald Trump has not established a specific deadline for a ceasefire with Iran. According to NS3.AI, Levitt refuted anonymous claims suggesting a three- to five-day grace period. Levitt emphasized that President Trump is waiting for a cohesive response from Iranian leaders regarding the terms of the U.S. peace agreement.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order on Wednesday prohibiting state employees from using non-public information to trade in prediction markets or assist others in profiting from them, a move aimed at addressing growing concerns about "insider betting" in prediction markets. According to the executive order, all government officials and public agency members appointed by or under the jurisdiction of the governor are prohibited from using any non-public information obtained in the course of their duties to profit from or avoid losses in prediction markets or similar services, nor from assisting others in such operations. The governor stated in the document that the "rapid expansion of prediction markets" has raised regulatory concerns. The day before, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker also issued a similar executive order prohibiting state government personnel from using non-public information to participate in prediction market betting. Meanwhile, prediction market platform Kalshi disclosed that it has launched investigations into three insider trading cases involving candidates and has fined and suspended trading for those involved. One of those penalized is Mark Moran, a Democratic primary candidate for the Virginia Senate, who was penalized for betting on his own campaign and stated that he "hopes to be found out."

The UK government has announced new regulations for stablecoins and tokenized payments as part of its strategy to enhance the fintech sector. According to NS3.AI, the Treasury highlighted that sterling-backed stablecoins currently have a market value of approximately $30 million, based on data from DefiLlama. In a move to streamline processes for stablecoin issuers, the Treasury has appointed Chris Woolard as the wholesale digital markets champion and is set to introduce legislation aimed at reducing administrative burdens. The Financial Conduct Authority's framework for cryptoassets, which includes stablecoins, is scheduled to be implemented in October 2027.

Investment bank TD Cowen stated that the disagreements surrounding the CLARITY Act extend far beyond stablecoin yields, with multiple practical obstacles potentially slowing the legislative process. First, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is understaffed, currently holding only one commissioner. Under these circumstances, Congress is hesitant to entrust the agency with more crypto regulatory responsibilities, and filling vacancies alone will take months. Second, the issue of prediction markets is escalating. Whether to include them in the bill's regulation, and potential insider trading and political conflicts of interest (including controversies related to Trump-related projects), could cause some Democratic lawmakers to oppose the bill. Meanwhile, the ongoing controversy surrounding the Trump family's crypto project, World Liberty Financial, is increasing the bill's political sensitivity, making bipartisan consensus more difficult to achieve. Geopolitics is also a variable. Discussions about Iran potentially using crypto payments are intensifying focus on anti-money laundering provisions and could even introduce amendments detrimental to the industry. Furthermore, some lawmakers are attempting to include the Credit Card Competition Act, which, if pursued, could trigger new conflicts of interest, further hindering the overall legislation.

White House Press Secretary Levitt stated that the final decision on extending the ceasefire agreement with Iran will rest with President Trump. "The president has not set a specific deadline, and I've seen that mentioned in some reports today. I know there are some anonymous sources reporting a three- to five-day grace period. That's not true," she added, noting that Trump is awaiting a "unified response" from Iranian leaders regarding the terms of the US peace agreement.

Tesla disclosed that it did not adjust its Bitcoin holdings in the first quarter of 2026, still holding 11,509 BTC, worth approximately $880 million at current prices. Due to the drop in Bitcoin's price from approximately $90,000 to $68,000, the company recorded an after-tax fair value loss of approximately $173 million on its digital assets. Despite this, Tesla's overall financial performance was mixed, with earnings exceeding expectations but revenue slightly below market expectations, driving its stock price up approximately 4% in after-hours trading.

PUSD is preparing to launch on the ADI Chain, aiming to capture a share of the Islamic finance market, which exceeds $3 trillion. According to NS3.AI, the stablecoin is designed to comply with Shariah law and currently has approximately $2.3 billion in circulation. It is backed on a 1:1 basis by reserves held in Saudi riyals and UAE dirhams.

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