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The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul Atkins, stated during his appearance on the All-In Podcast, "From my perspective, distributed ledger technology (DLT) has many potential benefits for the financial services industry, and we are at a tipping point where T+0 settlement—almost instantaneous delivery and payment, even through on-chain digital assets—could be realized. This is very exciting. To prevent issues like fraud, we may even need to set up some speed bumps. However, there are also challenges, such as liquidity issues. What does the concept of best bid and ask mean in this new system? This is one of the problems we need to solve.Our principle is: if an asset is essentially a security, even if it is tokenized, it is still a security, and federal securities laws still apply. But regulators have the responsibility to ensure that our rules truly apply to new practical uses. As the purposes of trading and methods of delivery change, we also need to make corresponding adjustments. We need to adjust the system to make it truly applicable to the new technological environment.This is exactly what we are currently working on—reviewing our regulatory rules line by line to ensure they can adapt to the development of emerging technologies. The SEC is coordinating regulation with the CFTC. For example, if an asset is a tokenized security, it falls under the SEC's regulatory framework; whereas if it is a digital currency, digital token, digital tool, or digital collectible, it falls under the CFTC's regulatory scope."

According to Jinshi News, the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), relying on the Software Intelligence Committee of the China Artificial Intelligence Industry Development Alliance (AIIA), has long been focused on the "AI + Software" field and has released several international and domestic standards, including development/testing/operation and maintenance intelligent agents and software intelligence maturity models.Based on the relevant work foundation, CAICT has officially launched the standard preparation work for the Intelligent Assistant Intelligent Agent (Claw) series, systematically promoting the construction of the relevant standard system for intelligent assistance intelligent agents.

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China has released a document titled "Six Dos and Don'ts for Preventing Security Risks of OpenClaw (Lobster) Open Source Intelligent Agents," which outlines the typical application scenario security risks of OpenClaw, including: the smart office scenario mainly has prominent risks of supply chain attacks and intrusions into the corporate intranet; the development and operation scenario mainly has prominent risks of sensitive information leakage of system devices and being hijacked; the personal assistant scenario mainly has prominent risks of personal information theft and sensitive information leakage; the financial transaction scenario mainly has prominent risks of triggering erroneous transactions or even account takeover.In addition, it points out six usage recommendations: use the official latest version; strictly control the internet exposure; adhere to the principle of least privilege; use the skill market with caution; guard against social engineering attacks and browser hijacking; establish a long-term protection mechanism.

According to PR Newswire, Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company Canaan Creative has released an update report on Bitcoin mining, disclosing a mining output of 86 BTC. As of now, the total cryptocurrency holdings have reached a record 1,793 Bitcoins and 3,952 Ethers, estimated to be worth $128 million.In addition, it has also disclosed that the deployed computing power has reached 14.75 EH/s.

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin posted on the X platform that the Ethereum Foundation is using DVT-lite technology to stake 72,000 ETH.Vitalik expressed hope that this project would simplify institutional distributed staking into a minimal and one-click operation—users choose the computer to run the node, create a configuration file containing the same key, and then everything is completed automatically. Vitalik emphasized that the idea of viewing infrastructure operation as complex and needing to be handled by "professionals" is anti-decentralization and must be directly broken.The ideal model should be a Docker container or Nix image, where each node can input the same key with one click or command line, nodes automatically discover each other, complete network configuration, generate distributed keys, and start staking. Vitalik mentioned that he also plans to adopt this method soon and hopes that more institutions holding ETH can stake in this way.

The Cybersecurity Threat and Vulnerability Information Sharing Platform of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology recently monitored and found that some instances of the OpenClaw (commonly known as "Lobster") open-source AI agent have a high security risk under default or improper configurations, making them susceptible to cyberattacks, information leaks, and other security issues. It is recommended that relevant units and users thoroughly check the public exposure, permission configurations, and credential management when deploying and using OpenClaw, close unnecessary public access, improve security mechanisms such as identity authentication, access control, data encryption, and security auditing, and continuously pay attention to official security announcements and hardening recommendations to prevent potential cybersecurity risks.

AI elder care technology company Sage announced the completion of a $65 million Series C funding round, led by Goldman Sachs' alternative investment division, with participation from existing investors IVP and Goldcrest.Sage focuses on providing an AI-driven integrated care platform for nursing homes and specialized care facilities, aiming to shift the industry from passive response to proactive prevention. The funds will be used in three main areas: developing predictive AI to enhance elder safety, integrating caregiver workflows, and strengthening technological investments in specialized care facilities.

Payment technology company Silverflow announced the completion of a $40 million Series B funding round, led by Picus Capital, with participation from Rabo Investments, a subsidiary of Rabobank, Inkef, Crane, Coatue, and GPT. Its platform offers cloud-native payment processing solutions, supporting features such as network tokenized payments and direct card payments.The company previously raised $16.3 million in funding led by Global Paytech Ventures.

According to The Block, the Bank of Canada announced the completion of a tokenization pilot project called "Project Samara," successfully issuing a government bond worth 100 million Canadian dollars using Hyperledger Fabric technology.The project was issued by the Export Development Canada, with participation from TD Bank and the Royal Bank of Canada, issuing a three-month Canadian dollar-denominated bond to a "closed group of investors," covering the entire process from issuance, bidding, coupon payments, redemption to secondary trading.The project evaluation found that blockchain technology could enhance operational efficiency, improve data integrity, and reduce counterparty and settlement risks, but these advantages were partially offset by increased system complexity, liquidity costs, and the inadequacies of the existing regulatory framework.The Bank of Canada stated that although the technology is feasible, widespread adoption may progress slowly due to integration challenges and limited willingness to transform core infrastructure.The project builds on the Jasper project initiated by the Bank of Canada in 2016.

According to Gate market data, U.S. chip stocks have dipped in the short term, with Micron Technology down 3.4%, AMD down 2.2%, and NVIDIA down 1.8%. Reports indicate that the U.S. plans to require a license for AI chip exports globally.

According to CCTV News, Dong Jin, a representative of the National People's Congress and the director of the Beijing Microchip Blockchain and Edge Computing Research Institute, stated that China's independently developed underlying blockchain technology has been applied in 16 central ministries and 27 central enterprises, achieving positive progress in areas such as taxation, cross-border trade, and global payments.Every year, hundreds of billions of invoices are "run" on the independent blockchain in our country, with over 300,000 enterprises in cross-border trade on the blockchain, and the trade amount reaching trillions of yuan.

According to official news, Tether Investments announced a strategic investment in smart sleep technology company Eight Sleep at a valuation of $1.5 billion.Eight Sleep utilizes advanced artificial intelligence and embedded sensors to provide personalized sleep insights and enhancement services. This investment aims to strengthen Eight Sleep's capabilities and establish a long-term partnership to jointly develop advanced AI-driven health technology based on Tether's QVAC architecture.

QCP's analysis states that the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led to rising energy prices, with Brent crude oil reaching $83 per barrel and Dutch natural gas prices increasing by 50% to $55, severely impacting the global supply chain. This conflict has exposed the vulnerabilities of the AI and technology sectors. South Korea, as a major semiconductor producer, has seen its KOSPI index drop 20% from its peak, with major constituents Samsung and SK Hynix severely affected by the disruption in energy supply.Notably, amidst market turmoil, Bitcoin has shown strong resilience, potentially signaling a shift in risk appetite. Analysts expect the market to remain volatile in the coming week, but due to the global dependence on chips, semiconductors, and AI-driven growth, it is anticipated that all parties will jointly pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with China urging Iran to keep the strait open.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently posted on social media, introducing the concept of "sanctuary technologies" and urging the Ethereum community to rethink its mission. He stated that in the face of global issues such as government and corporate surveillance, war, and technological abuse, Ethereum's role in improving people's lives is limited.Vitalik believes that Ethereum should become part of an open-source technology ecosystem, creating a "leaderless shared digital space" to help people live, work, and collaborate safely under external pressures. He emphasized that the goal is not to reshape the world, but to prevent the excessive concentration of power, create digital stable islands, and called for collaboration with allies outside the crypto space to advance this vision.

Vitalik expressed on social media that concerns about the expansion of government and corporate power, privacy erosion, and disorder on social platforms are intensifying, while Ethereum's role in improving real-life situations remains limited. He suggested that Ethereum should be positioned as part of building "shelter technology," which provides users with a robust space for collaboration and value management through open-source, decentralized technology, rather than solely focusing on finance or the pursuit of "disrupting the world."Vitalik Buterin emphasized that the core of Ethereum lies in creating a "leaderless shared digital space" that supports long-standing digital arrangements such as multi-signature, markets, and governance structures, while collaborating with a broader ecosystem to enhance resilience against external pressures.

The Bank of Japan will attempt to use blockchain technology to settle financial institutions' deposits at the central bank, achieving real-time settlement around the clock and reducing the risk of system failures during stress events.

NVIDIA announced strategic partnerships with photonics device manufacturers Lumentum and Coherent, each investing $2 billion, totaling $4 billion.Both investments are aimed at supporting each other's R&D, manufacturing capacity expansion, and operations in the United States, with Lumentum planning to build a new wafer fab. Both agreements are non-exclusive collaborations, including multi-billion dollar procurement commitments and future capacity rights for advanced laser and optical network products. According to market news, the stock prices of both photonics companies surged significantly after the announcement.

According to Cointelegraph, hackers are using the "ClickFix" attack method to steal cryptocurrencies, with the latest two attacks involving impersonating venture capital firms and hijacking browser extensions.Cybersecurity company Moonlock Lab reports that scammers impersonate fake VCs such as SolidBit, MegaBit, and Lumax Capital, contacting users via LinkedIn to offer collaboration opportunities, then directing them to click on fake Zoom and Google Meet links. After clicking the link, users are led to a page with a forged Cloudflare "I'm not a robot" verification box; clicking this box copies malicious commands to the clipboard and prompts users to open a terminal to paste the so-called verification code, thus executing the attack.Moonlock Lab points out that this method turns victims into execution mechanisms, bypassing defenses in the security industry. Meanwhile, hackers are also spreading malware by hijacking the Chrome extension QuickLens. This extension allows users to run Google Lens searches directly in the browser, and after ownership was transferred, the new version contains malicious scripts that can initiate ClickFix attacks and steal information.The extension has about 7,000 users, and once hijacked, it searches for cryptocurrency wallet data and recovery phrases to steal funds, as well as scraping Gmail inbox content, YouTube channel data, and login credentials or payment information entered in web forms. The extension has been removed from the Chrome Web Store. The ClickFix technique has been popular among hackers since last year, forcing victims to manually execute malicious payloads, affecting thousands of businesses and multiple industries worldwide.

According to Gate market data, major tech stocks in the US pre-market are generally down, with Micron Technology falling over 3.5% and AMD also declining more than 3.5%. ASML, Alibaba, and Intel are all down over 3%.