Wyoming Launches State-Issued, Dollar-Backed Stablecoin

PYMNTS / pymnts - Wyoming has launched a state-issued stablecoin, saying the token will enable digital transactions that are secure, transparent and efficient. [contact-form-7] The Frontier Stable Token (FRNT) will be fully backed by U.S. dollars and short-duration Treasur…

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Tether Hires Former White House Crypto Adviser Amid Scrutiny

Tether is bolstering its ranks by appointing former White House crypto adviser Bo Hines amid rising regulatory and public scrutiny over stablecoin practices. The move is widely seen as an effort to enhance credibility and navigate the increasingly complex policy landscape in the crypto world.

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Feds sign new agreement with Cohere to explore AI uses within government services

Madison McLauchlan / betakit - AI startup partnered with the Canadian government in June on AI research and safety.The post Feds sign new agreement with Cohere to explore AI uses within government services first appeared on BetaKit.

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UK Official Calls for Age Verification on VPNs to Prevent Porn Loophole

Bruce Gil / gizmodo - The call comes as governments go to war with the anonymous web.

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Lutnick says Intel has to give government equity in return for CHIPS Act funds

cnbc - The potential deal would convert the CHIPS ACT grants into equity, but wouldn't come with governance rights in Intel, Lutnick said.

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Senior Israeli Official Arrested and Released in Child Exploitation Sting

A senior Israeli official was apprehended during a sting operation targeting child exploitation in Las Vegas. After a very brief detention, he was released and allowed to fly home, leaving both international law enforcement and onlookers scratching their heads over the operation’s rigor and the apparent loopholes in cross-border sting efforts.

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Federal Judge Delivers Judicial Smackdown To FTC’s Politically Motivated Attack On Media Matters

Mike Masnick / techdirt - A federal judge has delivered an extraordinary rebuke to the FTC’s Andrew Ferguson, finding that his investigation into Media Matters was motivated by “retaliatory animus” rather than legitimate antitrust concerns. In a scathing ruling, Judge Sparkle L. S…

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Trump Administration Considers Acquiring 10% Stake in Intel

Reports indicate that the Trump administration is in discussions to potentially secure a 10% stake in Intel. This unusual move hints at governmental interest in a major tech firm, raising questions about the implications of such a venture on market dynamics and industry oversight.

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Zelenskyy arrives at the White House for talks with Trump - Financial Times

google - Zelenskyy arrives at the White House for talks with Trump Financial Times

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Judge says FTC investigation into Media Matters ‘should alarm all Americans’

Anthony Ha / techcrunch - A federal judge has blocked the FTC's investigation into Media Matters research around advertising and antisemitic content on X.

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Putin offers territorial concessions for Donetsk deal

In a reported conversation with President Trump, Russian President Putin allegedly proposed relaxing territorial claims in exchange for control over the Donetsk region. Analysts are weighing the diplomatic implications as this unexpected overture raises eyebrows about potential shifts in regional security and U.S.-Russian relations.

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Senator Launches Investigation Into Meta AI’s Acceptance of ‘Sensual’ Chats With Children

Matt Novak / gizmodo - "It's unacceptable that these policies were advanced in the first place."

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Fed scraps crypto fintech supervision program

The Federal Reserve is set to wind down its oversight program for crypto and fintech activities, effectively scrapping the initiative that policed banks’ digital finance operations. This policy reversal underlines shifting regulatory priorities in the financial sector, leaving institutions to adjust amid evolving oversight practices.

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Louisiana attorney general sues Roblox

Aisha Malik / techcrunch - The lawsuit points to several sexually explicit experiences that were on the platform, including “Escape to Epstein Island,” “Diddy Party” and “Public Bathroom Simulator Vibe."

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Russian cyberattack in the Netherlands leaves speed cameras offline indefinitely

techspot - On July 17, a cyberattack against the Public Prosecution Service of the Netherlands took place, believed to be the work of hackers with links to Russia and China.Read Entire Article

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US Government May Buy a Stake in Intel

Hartley Charlton / macrumors - The Trump administration is in preliminary discussions to acquire an equity stake in former Apple chip supplier Intel, a move aimed at accelerating the company's delayed manufacturing expansion in Ohio (via Bloomberg).The proposal reportedly emerged follo…

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Former OpenAI policy adviser appointed UK Prime Minister’s AI adviser

John Reynolds / tech - A former OpenAI executive has been appointed as the UK prime minister's new AI adviser, replacing Matt Clifford, who stood down from the role in June this year. Jade Leung is currently the chief techn...

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The U.S. Is Discussing Taking a Stake in Intel

Robbie Whelan / wsj - The deal talks follow President Trump’s public call for the replacement of CEO Lip-Bu Tan over his ties to Chinese businesses.

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Trump eases spaceflight rules with sweeping regulatory rollback

An executive order signed by former President Trump has reduced environmental review requirements for launches and reentry permits, aiming to give a boost to private spaceflight ventures. While industry insiders cheer the deregulation, critics can’t help but wonder if safety’s been left out in orbit.

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Russia curbs WhatsApp, Telegram calls to counter cybercrime

therecord - “Telegram and WhatsApp have become the main voice services used for deceit and extortion and for involving Russian citizens in sabotage and terrorist activities,” the country's telecom regulator said in announcing new restrictions.

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