Société Générale to List Stablecoin on Bitstamp in Banking First

Pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton, a former GOP candidate, is considering running for Senate against Sen. Ed Markey in Massachusetts. Deaton believes he can win with support from industry donors, such as Fairshake and Club for Growth, despite being a pro-crypto Republican newcomer.

The "Pay to Reach" feature introduced by Binance founder CZ allows users to send direct messages for a guaranteed response at a price. The system, using Binance's BNB token, aims to streamline communication and reduce spam for high-profile personalities.

Nick L. Franklin, a blockchain security researcher, is suspected of involvement in the $50 million hack on Radiant Capital by the North Korean hacking group Lazarus. His Telegram account, now deleted, showed suspicious behavior, leading to further investigation by fellow security researchers.

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized the stablecoin-focused FIT21 bill, accusing President Trump of using it for personal gain. Warren expressed concerns about Trump's decentralized finance project launching its own stablecoin, USD1, on Ethereum and Binance's BNB Chain. The bill aims to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets, with a revised version expected soon.

The Senate voted to support a House resolution overturning an IRS rule that would have required decentralized finance platforms to report taxpayer information. Efforts to repeal the ruling began in January, with a bipartisan resolution passing Congress earlier this month.

If confirmed as chairman, Paul Atkins plans to prioritize regulating crypto, aiming to establish a clear regulatory foundation for digital assets. He criticizes the current ambiguous regulations hindering market growth and advocates for a rational approach to foster innovation.

A class action lawsuit against Dfinity, the crypto firm behind Internet Computer (ICP), was dismissed by a California federal judge due to being time-barred under the Securities Exchange Act's three-year statute of repose. The plaintiffs failed to respond to the defendants' argument, leading to the dismissal of their claims.

Governor Mark Gordon distanced himself from Wyoming legislators' failed Bitcoin reserve effort, focusing on practical crypto initiatives. He emphasized the state's methodical approach and the recent shift in political and market tailwinds favoring the crypto industry.

Star Atlas, a Solana-based video game, is partnering with SingularityNET to incorporate AI agents for an immersive gaming experience. The collaboration aims to introduce adaptive AI agents and NPCs that evolve with players using SingularityNET’s AIRIS system and OpenCog Hyperon framework.

Plans to advance stablecoin and crypto market legislation through Congress were revealed by U.S. legislators at the Digital Chamber’s Blockchain Summit 2025 Conference in Washington D.C. Lawmakers aim to provide regulatory guardrails for the U.S. cryptocurrency industry in the coming days.