David Schwartz, Ripple's CTO Emeritus, has changed his profile picture on X to a fuzzy bear image linked to FUZZY, a meme coin on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), sparking criticism over endorsements and influencer responsibilities. According to BeInCrypto, Schwartz had previously criticized meme coin investments, making his new avatar choice controversial. Critics argue that changing a profile picture is a deliberate act, unlike technical actions such as opening a trust line, which Schwartz had defended as non-endorsement. This move has reignited discussions on the impact of influential figures in the crypto space.

Xinlaifu expressed an optimistic outlook for its 2026 performance during a specific audience survey, aiming for significant growth. According to Jin10, the company identified radiation protection materials as its primary growth driver. Orders in the medical sector are increasing, the market share in the security inspection sector is expanding steadily, and validation in the nuclear power sector is progressing smoothly. Additionally, new products like hard lead-free protective boards are set to launch, contributing to further growth. The industrialization of the micro-nano powder platform is accelerating, with products such as ultra-fine iron powder entering small-batch delivery stages. Mass production is expected within the year, which will support the internal material self-sufficiency and cost reduction efforts, while also opening new high-value profit growth opportunities for the company.

State Street has expanded its investment in Strategy by acquiring 893,625 additional shares for $147.9 million. According to NS3.AI, BitcoinTreasuries data reveals that State Street's total holdings now amount to approximately 7 million shares, valued at over $1 billion.

Ether.fi has reported a temporary disruption impacting card payments and the display of account balances. According to NS3.AI, the team is actively working to restore these services.

U.S. President Donald Trump has recently signed two executive orders, according to PANews. The first order, titled 'Restoring the Integrity of America's Financial System,' targets tax evasion and off-the-books payments by non-U.S. nationals. This has led to banks significantly tightening KYC (Know Your Customer) controls for non-U.S. individuals, posing risks of scrutiny and potential freezing of fiat transactions for non-U.S. crypto investors. The second order, 'Integrating Financial Technology Innovation into the Regulatory Framework,' aims to facilitate the operations of crypto and fintech institutions. It mandates the Federal Reserve to evaluate policies that would allow crypto banks and non-bank digital asset companies direct access to Federal Reserve clearing accounts and payment systems. The overall regulatory approach appears to be stringent on personal identity verification while easing restrictions on industry institutions.

The Hang Seng Index Company announced its quarterly review results this evening. According to Odaily, the Hang Seng Tech Index will include MINIMAX-W (00100.HK) and Zhipu (02513.HK), while removing Kingdee International (00268.HK) and Kingsoft (03888.HK). The number of constituent stocks remains at 30.

Changqiao Securities has responded to the investigation by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) regarding its domestic and international operations, stating that its licensed entities are regulated by foreign authorities such as the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. According to Jin10, Changqiao emphasized that client funds are completely segregated from company operational funds and are held in separate custodial bank accounts as per regulatory requirements. The company also noted that its holdings in U.S. and Hong Kong stocks are managed by the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) and the Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company (HKSCC), respectively, and are covered by the Hong Kong Investor Compensation Fund (ICF). Changqiao Securities affirmed its commitment to implementing all necessary corrective measures and advancing related arrangements in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

The European Union is evaluating Italy's request for increased flexibility regarding the bloc's fiscal regulations. Bloomberg posted on X that this consideration comes as the ongoing conflict in Iran escalates expenses for both households and businesses. Italy is seeking adjustments to manage the economic impact effectively. The EU's decision on this matter could have significant implications for Italy's financial strategy and the broader economic stability within the region.

JPMorgan is rolling out AI tools across its global investment banking business to speed up work, improve client materials and help staff analyse information faster. The bank also expects to hire more AI specialists and fewer traditional bankers, as part of a wider shift across major banks using AI and reviewing workforce needs.

The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and eight other departments jointly issued a notice on the "Implementation Plan for Comprehensive Rectification of Illegal Cross-border Securities, Futures and Fund Operations." (Jinse Finance)

China’s GigaAI has launched its SeeLight S1 humanoid robot designed to carry out household chores like cooking, laundry and cleaning using AI that can plan tasks on its own. The robot will first be tested in employee housing and Wuhan homes from 2027, as companies race to overcome safety, cost and data challenges before bringing humanoid robots into everyday households.

Eight departments jointly issued the "Implementation Plan for Comprehensive Rectification of Illegal Cross-border Securities, Futures and Fund Operations." The plan focuses on eliminating illegal cross-border securities, futures and fund operations.

Artificial Intelligence, Web 3.0, New Paradigm and Investment Logic in the AI ​​+ Web3 Era (Jinse Finance): The entire AI industry is actually still in a very early stage.

Syndicate Labs is shutting down after demand for Ethereum rollup infrastructure weakened and fewer new blockchain networks entered the market.

The capital market's attention was immediately drawn to two extreme figures for SpaceX: on one hand, the reality of an annual loss of $4.9 billion, and on the other hand, a sky-high valuation of $2 trillion.

Artificial Intelligence, OpenAI, Anthropic, IPO, OpenAI "earns one dollar but loses one dollar and two cents," Anthropic has already started making money. Golden Finance, how to choose between the two?

ChatGPT has been added to Microsoft PowerPoint as a beta add-in, letting users create and edit slides using simple text prompts. It can also pull information from connected tools like Gmail, Outlook and SharePoint to help build presentations more quickly.

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