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The UK government wants a big red button for artificial intelligence. A group of lawmakers is pushing an amendment that would let the Technology Secretary order an immediate shutdown of advanced AI systems if they pose a threat to national security or human life. What the amendment actually says The proposal is being championed by Labour MP Alex Sobel, who has gathered support from at least 11 fellow MPs. The amendment would grant the Technology Secretary the authority to order shutdowns of advanced AI systems during extreme situations, specifically those threatening national security or public safety. The provision isn’t a…

A closely watched on-chain indicator has returned to a range that has marked major turning points in Bitcoin’s price history, and some analysts say the setup looks familiar. The Bitcoin Fund Flow Ratio on Binance has dropped to between 0.010 and 0.012 — a level reached only five other times since 2018, each preceding a significant recovery. The metric tracks how much Bitcoin activity is happening on exchanges relative to the broader network. When the ratio falls, it means fewer coins are moving to exchanges, which typically signals weaker selling pressure. Analyst MorenoDV, citing CryptoQuant data, described the current setup…

A fresh post from RWA expert Zeus has put the spotlight back on one of the fastest-growing corners of crypto: tokenized real-world assets. In a tweet, Zeus highlighted the top moving assets of the week and, just as importantly, explained what each of them actually represents. The list was a pretty clear reminder that the RWA narrative is no longer just about stablecoins or tokenized treasuries. It now stretches across currencies, equities, yield products, and even payment infrastructure built for everyday money movement. One of the most eye-catching names on the list was TRYB, BiLira’s Turkish lira-backed stablecoin. The idea…

Ondo Finance just asked the SEC for permission, not forgiveness. The real-world asset tokenization firm submitted a no-action letter on April 13, requesting regulatory clarity to use Ethereum Mainnet for managing tokenized securities tied to its Ondo Global Markets product. The filing covers tokenized notes linked to more than 200 US stocks and ETFs, targeting non-US investors. If the SEC grants the relief, it would mark one of the most significant regulatory green lights for on-chain securities infrastructure to date. What the no-action letter actually means A no-action letter is the SEC’s way of saying “we won’t sue you if…

Bitcoin hovered near $76,500 mid-day Hong Kong time, according to CoinDesk market data, holding a narrow range as trading remains muted after a long weekend in the U.S. Prediction market traders on Polymarket see $BTC as likely to hold above $74,000 this week, with a 60% chance it finishes the trading week above $76,000. In a note to CoinDesk, Singapore-based market maker Enflux wrote that the “bid is there” but no one is adding size. A Glassnode weekly report adds the same split: buying and selling pressure is becoming more balanced, but weaker trading activity points to a cautious market…

A Washington Post analysis of financial disclosure documents found that nominees and officials in the Trump administration held no less than $193 million in crypto and blockchain-linked assets. The figure spans nearly 70 individuals, with holdings ranging from small investments to at least $120 million for a single appointee. President Donald Trump, who reversed his earlier crypto skepticism to become the industry’s most powerful advocate, reported a personal stake of at least $51 million in digital assets. Vice President JD Vance listed between $250,000 and $500,000 in Bitcoin. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. disclosed between $1…

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has pushed back against claims that the company is moving away from $XRP. He said Ripple remains the party most invested in the token’s long-term success. Garlinghouse shared this view during an interview with journalist Eleanor Terrett at the $XRP Las Vegas conference. Key Points Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says Ripple remains the largest $XRP holder and fully committed to $XRP’s success. He says $XRP focus remains utility, liquidity, and trust across global financial institutions. Garlinghouse rejects claims Ripple is moving away from $XRP, calling them “funny and strange”. Ripple expands Treasury and XRPL vision, seeing…

Credit unions, those member-owned financial cooperatives that most people associate with auto loans and slightly better savings rates, are about to get a shot at issuing stablecoins. The National Credit Union Administration has proposed a new rule establishing operational and risk-management standards for credit union-affiliated stablecoin issuers, marking one of the most concrete steps yet in bringing traditional cooperative finance into the digital asset ecosystem. The proposal builds on the $GENIUS Act, which President Trump signed into law on July 18, 2025, creating the first comprehensive federal framework for payment stablecoins in the US. Under that legislation, the NCUA is…

Bitcoin is sliding into a high-risk environment due to continued institutional selling, primarily from US spot exchange-traded funds, according to crypto analytics platform Swissblock. Swissblock said on Tuesday that its Bitcoin risk index was at a high risk score of 33 out of 100, adding that “every time the Risk Index signals that selling pressure is structurally overwhelming the market, what sits underneath is institutional distribution.” The platform’s proprietary risk index was developed to gauge the overall risk level in the Bitcoin market by measuring the relative balance between selling pressure and buying pressure, helping to assess how “risky” it…

As institutional interest in $XRP spot ETFs continues to grow, the total amount of $XRP held in ETFs has reached 881.52 million. According to current data, total assets under management (AUM) has risen to $1.28 billion, while the amount of $XRP locked in ETFs represents approximately 0.88% of the total supply. The $XRP price, meanwhile, has fallen 1.22% in the last 24 hours, trading at $1.42. According to Week 20 data, spot $XRP ETFs saw net inflows of 38.34 million $XRP. In dollar terms, this inflow is worth approximately $54.44 million. During the same period, total inflows reached 34.05 million…