South Korean lawmaker Min Byeong-deok has proposed a bill to expand digital asset regulations, building on the Virtual Asset Investor Protection Act with a focus on stablecoin oversight. The move reflects growing global momentum, echoing efforts like the GENIUS and STABLE Acts.
KikyoThe SEC has asked Solana ETF issuers to quickly update their filings, speeding up the approval process with decisions possible within weeks. This includes allowing staking features, which could boost investor interest and confidence in Solana.
WeatherlyWaseda University found 75% of participants sought emotional advice from chatbots, showing attachment styles similar to anxiety and avoidance. Lead researcher Fan Yang warned such bonds could expose vulnerable users to AI exploitation.
CatherineCFPB Acting Enforcement Director Cara Petersen resigned, criticising agency leadership for undermining its core mission and lacking any real intent to enforce the law.
KikyoMark Zuckerberg is personally leading Meta’s effort to build a top AI team focused on creating advanced artificial intelligence after setbacks with their latest model. The company is investing billions and recruiting experts to improve AI tools and compete with rivals like OpenAI and Google.
AnaisThe Czech Justice Ministry accepted a €40 million Bitcoin donation from a convicted criminal, sparking a major political scandal. Justice Minister Pavel Blažek resigned, and Eva Decroix was appointed to help restore public trust ahead of upcoming elections.
AnaisMistral AI has launched Magistral, its first reasoning-focused language model. With transparent, domain-specific, and multilingual capabilities, it aims to set a new standard for step-by-step, verifiable AI. Both open-source and enterprise versions are available.
CatherineElon Musk apologised for making harsh comments about President Trump after their public argument over a government spending bill. The row worsened when Musk linked Trump to Epstein, but both sides now seem to be calming tensions.
AnaisUkraine has introduced a draft law that would allow its central bank to hold cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin in its national reserves. The decision to include crypto assets would be entirely up to the central bank, with no obligation to act immediately.
WeatherlyJust weeks after stalling over Trump-era concerns, the GENIUS Act has cleared a key Senate hurdle with a 68–30 cloture vote, setting up a final vote as early as Monday. With bipartisan momentum growing, is stablecoin oversight finally within reach?
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