Retired U.S. Air Force General Charles “CQ” Brown Jr. has taken a position with an AI-enabled autonomous drone technology company. Bloomberg posted on X that the firm is partially owned by the two eldest sons of U.S. President Donald Trump. Brown's involvement with the company highlights the growing intersection of military expertise and advanced technology in the private sector. The company aims to leverage Brown's extensive military experience to enhance its technological capabilities and strategic direction. This move underscores the increasing importance of AI and autonomous systems in modern defense and commercial applications.

According to Odaily Planet Daily, Amy Oldenburg, Head of Digital Asset Strategy at Morgan Stanley, stated that Wall Street's push into crypto is not driven by FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), but rather by years of internal work on modernizing financial infrastructure. She pointed out that Morgan Stanley is expanding its digital asset strategy to areas such as trading, asset management, and infrastructure. Previously, the bank's related business primarily focused on providing Bitcoin fund exposure to high-net-worth clients and offering spot Bitcoin ETFs on its E*Trade platform. It has also recently submitted an application to launch its own spot Bitcoin ETF. Oldenburg disclosed that Morgan Stanley plans to support tokenized stock trading on its alternative trading system in the second half of 2026. This platform currently handles stocks, ETFs, and American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). She also emphasized that upgrading the decades-old core banking system, improving system connectivity, and coordinating progress within the global financial network remain major challenges, despite increasing attention on tools such as stablecoins and the continued accumulation of institutional crypto activity. (CoinDesk)

OpenAI has announced the appointment of Wojciech Zaremba to the OpenAI Foundation, where he will serve as the Head of AI Resilience. According to Jin10, Zaremba's role will focus on enhancing the robustness and adaptability of artificial intelligence systems. This strategic move underscores OpenAI's commitment to advancing AI technologies while ensuring their resilience in various applications. Zaremba's expertise is expected to contribute significantly to the foundation's efforts in developing AI systems that can withstand diverse challenges and continue to perform effectively.

OpenAI has announced significant additions to its executive team, appointing Jeff Arnold as the Director of Operations and Robert Kaiden as the Chief Financial Officer. According to Jin10, these appointments are part of OpenAI's strategic efforts to strengthen its leadership and operational capabilities. Jeff Arnold brings extensive experience in operations management, while Robert Kaiden's expertise in financial oversight is expected to bolster the foundation's fiscal strategies. These leadership changes are anticipated to enhance OpenAI's ability to navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and maintain its position at the forefront of AI innovation.

On Tuesday morning in U.S. trading, shares of USDC issuer Circle (CRCL) fell as much as 18%, while crypto platform Coinbase (COIN) fell about 8%. CoinDesk reported that the latest draft of the U.S. Clarity Act proposes to restrict stablecoin balance rewards, including prohibiting rewards for passive stablecoin balances and banning structures that are "economically equivalent to interest." Mizuho analyst Dan Dolev stated that the draft may prohibit payments of yield solely for holding stablecoins and restrict any practices that make the scheme equivalent to a bank deposit in any way. The report mentions that the GENIUS Act previously prohibited issuers from directly paying yields to users, but issuers and platforms arranged rewards through methods such as the distribution of reserve asset yields; Circle, for example, earns interest on USDC-backed assets and shares this with Coinbase, which then uses this interest to reward users. Keyrock digital asset researcher Amir Hajian stated that the latest draft of the Clarity Act, by prohibiting arrangements that are "economically equivalent to interest," points to the aforementioned "yield penetration" model. Furthermore, Tether, the issuer of USDT, stated that it has hired one of the "Big Four" accounting firms to conduct a full audit of its USDT reserves. The report also points out that this decline occurred after Circle's stock price had surged 170% since early February, and Clear Street analyst Owen Lau suggests the market reaction may be excessive; market participants are also pricing in interest rate hike expectations. (CoinDesk)

At the Digital Asset Summit in New York, Aave Labs founder Stani Kulechov and Ethena CEO Guy Young stated that crypto finance is gradually offering stable, predictable returns similar to bonds or savings products, with the ability to lock in returns in volatile markets. Guy Young mentioned that Pendle offers a swap between fixed and floating interest rates, allowing users to switch between more stable or more variable returns, but predicting market movements three months in advance remains difficult in the crypto market. Stani Kulechov pointed out that Aave acts as a liquidity hub by providing deep capital pools, helping new DeFi products launch. He also stated that current DeFi returns still primarily rely on trading and leverage, but future returns will come more from on-chain traditional financial assets and asset tokenization. (CoinDesk)

French financial prosecutors conducted a search at Edmond de Rothschild's Paris offices last week. Bloomberg posted on X that the investigation is linked to a former employee of the Swiss bank who has connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The search is part of a broader inquiry into potential financial misconduct associated with Epstein's network. Authorities are examining the extent of the former employee's involvement and any possible implications for the bank. Edmond de Rothschild has not commented on the investigation, and the outcome remains uncertain as the inquiry continues.

Software stocks experienced a decline on Tuesday following a report on new AI tools under development. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting that these advancements have reignited concerns about potential disruptions in the sector, which have been a source of volatility in recent months. The report has contributed to renewed apprehension among investors, leading to a downturn in stock prices within the software industry.

France's National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies has projected that the country's GDP will grow by 0.2% in both the first and second quarters of the year. According to Jin10, the inflation rate in France is expected to rise to 2.2% in June, with an anticipated increase to 2% next month. These economic indicators suggest a modest growth trajectory for France, while inflationary pressures are expected to intensify in the coming months.

The United States has reportedly reached out to Iran in an effort to bring an end to ongoing hostilities, according to an Iranian source speaking to CNN. CNN Breaking News posted on X, highlighting that Tehran is open to engaging in discussions. This development marks a significant diplomatic move as both nations explore potential avenues for peace. Further updates are expected as the situation unfolds.

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