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According to Jinshi reports, U.S. President Trump stated that after Walsh takes office, the Federal Reserve interest rates may decrease.

The National Internet Information Office, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Public Security, and the State Administration for Market Regulation jointly announced the "Interim Measures for the Management of Humanized Interactive Services in Artificial Intelligence," which will take effect on July 15, 2026.The "Measures" implement the concept of people-oriented and benevolent intelligence, clarifying the principle that the country insists on balancing development and security, promoting innovation and legal governance, encouraging innovative development of humanized interactive services, and implementing inclusive, prudent, and classified regulatory measures for humanized interactive services; it proposes measures to promote humanized interactive services, clarifying support for technological research and development innovation, and encouraging orderly expansion of applications in related fields such as cultural dissemination and elderly companionship.It stipulates the basic requirements for providing humanized interactive services, clearly stating that activities that generate harm to national security, honor, and interests, incite subversion of state power, or overthrow the socialist system are prohibited, and specifies the safety management obligations of humanized interactive service providers; it improves the protection system for the rights and interests of internet users, stipulating the obligations of humanized interactive service providers regarding the protection of minors, the elderly, and personal information.In addition, the "Measures" also stipulate systems for safety assessments, algorithm filing, and guiding the promotion of the construction of safe service platforms for artificial intelligence sandboxes.

According to Bloomberg, there have been personnel changes in Binance's compliance team, involving key positions related to financial crime monitoring and sanctions compliance. Its Chief Compliance Officer Noah Perlman is currently discussing future departure matters with management and may leave this year or next year.Noah Perlman joined Binance in 2023, responsible for rebuilding the sanctions enforcement and anti-money laundering system, which is one of the key rectification measures following the company's guilty plea for regulatory violations in the U.S. In response, Binance stated that it "currently has no departure timeline and has not determined a successor," and emphasized that he remains focused on his current work.

The National Internet Information Office has issued a notice soliciting public opinions on the "Management Measures for Digital Virtual Human Information Services (Draft for Comments)," aiming to strengthen the management of digital virtual human information services.It points out that from the start of digital virtual human services, digital virtual human service providers, service users, and service providers offering network information content dissemination services should continuously display a prominent indication containing the words "digital human" in the digital virtual human display area, in accordance with national regulations on labeling AI-generated synthetic content.

According to official news, Coinbase has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust bank. Coinbase stated that after obtaining this license, it will not transform into a commercial bank, will not accept retail deposits, and will not implement a fractional reserve system. Federal oversight through the OCC will bring consistency and uniformity to its custody business and lay the foundation for new products, including payment and related services, to better serve institutions and individuals.Coinbase stated that the company will continue to operate under the supervision of the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), and the NYDFS's BitLicense and state trust charter will not become invalid.

Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal stated in an interview with Fox Business that the upcoming "Clarity Act" is "very close" to reaching an agreement regarding the debate on stablecoin yields.Grewal mentioned that the cryptocurrency market structure bill is progressing, although the debate surrounding stablecoin yields continues. He noted that all parties are gradually realizing that while reward mechanisms are important, other key elements in the bill are also crucial for achieving President Trump's vision of making the U.S. the "global crypto capital."The U.S. banking industry has previously lobbied for the "Clarity Act" to include provisions that prohibit crypto platforms from offering yields on idle stablecoin balances, arguing that this could lead to a significant outflow of bank deposits. In response, Grewal stated that there is currently no evidence indicating that deposit outflows are actually occurring and pointed out that the issue of stablecoin yields should not be conflated with other challenges facing the banking industry.Grewal expressed optimism about the bill's prospects, stating that he expects the Senate Banking Committee to initiate review hearings in the coming weeks and ultimately hold a full vote.Coinbase and its CEO Brian Armstrong have previously publicly opposed versions of the bill that prohibit rewards on idle stablecoin balances, arguing that such restrictions would stifle innovation in the U.S. and harm consumer interests. Meanwhile, Coinbase's stock price (COIN) has fallen 50% over the past six months amid a prolonged downturn in the crypto market, closing down 0.9% at $172.99 on Wednesday.

Crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett revealed that the office of U.S. Senator Thom Tillis plans to publicly release legislative text related to stablecoin yields and reward mechanisms next week, and is currently in ongoing communication with various industry stakeholders.According to reports, this move comes in response to dissatisfaction expressed by participants in the crypto industry, such as Coinbase, regarding the relevant terms presented earlier this week. Coinbase's Global Head of Investment Research, David Duong, stated that the industry is preparing a coordinated counter-proposal aimed at pushing for adjustments to the terms to protect users while maintaining a sustainable reward mechanism.

According to market news, U.S. Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has officially called for the removal of Trump from office under the 25th Amendment of the Constitution. The 25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states that if the president is unable to perform the duties of office, the vice president shall assume those powers.

According to crypto KOL Crypto Fearless, Gala has returned to OKX, where the department is the President's Office and the position is a strategy role.Additionally, according to the crypto asset data platform RootData, Gala was previously the Director of Ecosystem Development for BNB Chain, the Head of Partnerships for OKX Marketplace, and the Investment Director at Zonff Partners, graduating from the University of Washington.

The London-listed technology company The Smarter Web Company tweeted that its Chief Financial Officer Albert Soleiman has reached an agreement with the board to immediately resign from his position as a director of the company and will step down as Chief Financial Officer after an orderly transition period. The company's former Chief Financial Officer, current Financial Director, and Project Manager Mario Visconti will serve as interim Chief Financial Officer after Albert Soleiman's departure.

According to The Block, Nasdaq-listed tokenization company Streamex Corp. (stock code: STEX) has announced the appointment of Christine Plummer as Chief Financial Officer.Plummer has worked at Morgan Stanley for over twenty years and then served as the Global Financial Director at cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. Streamex stated that Plummer will be responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations and driving the expansion of its institutional platform.Streamex primarily focuses on the tokenization of physical assets such as gold. In February of this year, the company launched the tokenized securities product GLDY, aimed at providing investors with exposure to gold and generating returns. The company believes that gold tokenization has the potential to surpass Bitcoin in terms of trading volume, market capitalization, and institutional adoption rate.

According to the Jinan Daily, Li Weiwei, a female police officer from the Economic Investigation Unit of the Dezhou Public Security Bureau in Shandong Province, China, optimized her investigative methods by tracking the flow of funds transaction by transaction during the analysis of a telecom fraud case.After detailed analysis, Li Weiwei discovered a new type of criminal model that combines "traditional underground banks + virtual currency," which is more concealed and harder to trace. After several days of continuous effort, she ultimately identified 12 main criminal suspects, over 100 financial accounts, and 6 virtual currency wallet addresses. Together with the special investigation team, she created a clear organizational structure chart and a flow chart of the funds, legally freezing the assets involved in the case, successfully solving Dezhou's first underground bank case involving virtual currency.

OnGreen, a platform connecting global green technology with the transformation needs of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), announced that its co-founder Zhang Yu (Martin Zhang) has officially assumed the role of Chief Green Officer (CGO). This appointment will further strengthen OnGreen’s capability in executing and implementing ecological restoration and sustainable agriculture projects. Zhang Yu has more than 20 years of practical experience in sustainable agriculture and desertification control. He has been recognized as a “Lifelong Expert in Desertification Control” by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and has led multiple national-level agricultural demonstration projects in Hebei, Shanxi, Gansu, and Qinghai. Zhang Yu stated: “At the OnGreen platform, I hope to bring these experiences to the international stage. By combining physical technologies with the Web3 financial layer, we can accelerate the green transformation of the Middle East and make deserts the foundation of sustainable civilization.” This appointment comes as OnGreen accelerates the development of its Oasis Journey model. The model integrates desertification control, low-carbon construction, AI optimization, and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, and will align with regional strategic initiatives such as the Saudi Green Initiative and UAE Net Zero 2050. OnGreen is the Web3-enabled green technology platform transforming the Middle East and North Africa region from Sand to Seed, Brown to Green, Desert to Oasis. Through blockchain-verified impact measurement and the Oasis Journey ecosystem model, OnGreen creates transparent, accessible, and community-driven environmental transformation. The platform's ESG Token, Carbon Credit Registry and Green Asset Exchange shall provide the digital infrastructure for MENA's transition to a sustainable economy.

According to Bloomberg, Tether Holdings SA Chief Investment Officer Richard Heathcote announced his resignation and will transition to a non-executive advisory role, no longer responsible for daily operations. His deputy, Zachary Lyons, will succeed him.During his tenure, Richard Heathcote led the management of Tether's reserve assets and drove a series of diversified investments for the company, covering areas such as football clubs and humanoid robots.

According to Axios, Anthropic is expanding its presence in the U.S. capital in preparation for the midterm elections. Anthropic will triple the size of its policy team and open a permanent office in Washington this spring to engage with policymakers and think tanks in the long term.Anthropic's new head of public policy, Sarah Heck, stated, "The pace of AI development is faster than any technology in history, and the window for making the right policies is closing." Heck takes over the role from co-founder Jack Clark and will report to President and co-founder Daniela Amodei.

According to Bloomberg, many family offices based in Hong Kong plan to increase their allocations to private equity and digital assets over the next three years.The Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research (HKIMR) wrote in a report on Tuesday that wealthy families' interest in these assets is expected to rise significantly, which also includes private credit and venture capital.Hong Kong has been striving to encourage more high-net-worth individuals and their families to establish investments locally, aiming to become a bridge between the mainland and global markets. According to a survey commissioned by the Hong Kong government and conducted by Deloitte, the number of single-family offices established in this financial hub increased to 3,384 by the end of last year, a 25% increase from 2023.

The Hunan Financial Office's official account has issued a reminder to the public to be wary of Ponzi scheme scams. In the analysis of the virtual currency investment platform "Yuzhi Financial" case, it pointed out that Yuzhi Financial has completely "run away," with offline stores empty, and customer service and "team leaders" either missing or promoting new Ponzi schemes. As of now, police in various regions have opened channels for rights protection registration, guiding investors to orderly register their information, and the case is still under further investigation.The Hunan Provincial Financial Office reminds that such scams often use high-tech and difficult-to-understand concepts like AI, digital currency, and NFTs as a guise. There is no myth of "zero risk, high returns" in the financial market, and one should remain highly vigilant against claims of "earning 1% daily" and "high dividends."

Tencent officially launched the WorkBuddy tool, which can be used without complex deployment. This tool is referred to as "Little Lobster" and aims to enhance user office efficiency. WorkBuddy integrates various practical features, supporting document management, collaborative communication, and task tracking, helping users easily cope with diverse work scenarios.Tencent stated that the launch of WorkBuddy is to meet the modern office's demand for convenience and efficiency, assisting enterprises in improving overall work effectiveness. Users only need to download the application to immediately experience its convenient features.

The Deputy Director of the Iranian President's Office stated that (to clarify the Iranian President's remarks) Iran will respond firmly to any acts of aggression by the United States at its bases in the region.