The SEC has withdrawn over a dozen proposed Biden-era rules, including key measures targeting DeFi and crypto custody—marking a shift away from Gary Gensler’s regulatory agenda and raising new questions about the future of US crypto oversight

Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department has partnered with the University of Hong Kong to develop a crypto tracking tool amidst rising money laundering cases involving digital assets, aiming to strengthen detection and investigation of illicit transactions.

Binance now offers full access to Syrian users after the US lifted sanctions, removing Syria from its Prohibited Countries list. Syrians can trade over 300 tokens, joining 270 million users globally—a major shift for a region long cut off from global finance. Could this be a breakthrough for financial inclusion?

Retailers are increasingly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals—and not just during peak shopping seasons. With outdated access controls and vulnerable networks, many in the sector are finding themselves exposed to a rising wave of sophisticated attacks.

Six top Spanish footballers are under investigation for promoting Shirtum, a crypto project that defrauded investors of over $3.4 million by selling NFTs linked to player image rights but never delivering a working platform.

Just 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?

Mistral 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.

Waseda 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.

OpenAI faced a five-hour global outage affecting ChatGPT, Sora, and its APIs, disrupting user access to key tools. As services return to normal, the incident prompts a pressing question: are we becoming too reliant on AI systems we do not fully control?

Bitcoin adoption is transforming financial access in Kibera, providing residents with greater economic independence and enhanced transaction security in a cash-based economy.