Paul Atkins has been sworn in as the new Chair of the SEC, promising clearer rules for crypto and market oversight. He supports innovation and is expected to speed up decisions on crypto ETFs and regulations.
AnaisSouth Koreans are holding $73.4 billion in crypto, a significant increase driven by political shifts and growing market interest. The country’s crypto holdings surged after Trump’s election, with regulatory changes and stablecoin concerns shaping future developments.
WeatherlyUnicoin has refused to settle with the SEC and plans to fight fraud charges in court. The SEC claims the company broke securities laws, while Unicoin says the case is politically motivated.
AnaisThe US government says Google is using its AI assistant Gemini to keep control over online search and may need to sell Chrome or Android. A court hearing is underway, and the DOJ wants strong action to stop Google from blocking fair competition.
AnaisMeta is using AI in the US to detect teens who lie about their age and move them into safer Teen Accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. The system adds stronger privacy settings and now asks parents to help confirm their child’s age.
WeatherlyRipple’s xrpl.js package was hit by a supply chain attack, risking private key theft from DeFi wallets. The XRP Ledger is unaffected, and a secure update has been issued. While no major losses are reported, the breach highlights a rising threat: are hackers now targeting open-source blockchain tools?
CatherineTrump Media & Technology Group has teamed up with Crypto.com and Yorkville America Digital to launch “America-First” ETFs via Truth.Fi, pending SEC approval. The funds will feature US securities and digital assets, backed by up to $250 million in capital from Trump Media.
KikyoSolana launched the free Game Pass NFT, giving players early access to Web3 games and rewards for completing in-game quests. Over 30,000 Game Pass NFTs have been minted, with future seasons planned to add more features and progression rewards.
AnaisNintendo is asking a California court to order Discord to unmask GameFreakOUT, the user accused of leaking confidential Pokémon content on the FreakLeak server. The company claims the materials were proprietary and is seeking the user's identity and contact information.
CatherineKakao has launched an AI service that quickly turns webtoons into short video previews, cutting production time from three weeks to three hours. The cost of creating these videos has dropped by 97%, from 2 million won to just 60,000 won.
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