The Clarity Act text released Friday prohibits crypto firms from offering stablecoin yield products that resemble bank deposits, while permitting bona fide transactions. The regulation aims to shield traditional banking yield offerings from cryptocurrency competition while allowing legitimate

Gate News message, April 23 — Staynex, an AI-powered travel platform combining hotel booking, Web3 rewards, and tokenized membership, announced that $STAY is now live on a major CEX today at 20:00 HKT (14:00 CET). Unlike many token launches built on future promises, Staynex enters the market with an

Gate News message, April 23 — Bunq, a European neobank, has surpassed €100 million in crypto trading volume within the first year of launching its digital asset offering in April 2025, across approximately 500,000 trades. The platform recorded a 41% increase in total signups in 2026, reflecting

Microsoft commits AU$25B by 2029 to expand AI and cloud infrastructure in Australia, deepen cyber defense with government agencies, train 3 million in AI by 2028, and coordinate data-center and AI policy to bolster sovereignty. Microsoft’s AU$25 billion expansion in Australia through 2029 aims to grow local AI and cloud capacity, building on a AU$5 billion prior commitment. The plan expands the Cyber Shield program with the Australian Signals Directorate, trains 3 million people in AI by 2028, and partners with the Australian AI Safety Institute, while formalizing data-center and AI infrastructure expectations with the government to bolster digital sovereignty.

Abstract: This article examines SpaceX's expanding role in the Golden Dome missile defense program, where it is developing command-and-control software with partners such as Anduril, Palantir, and Aalyria to fuse data across systems. The SHIELD contracting framework underpins the effort, which aims to support a 2027 in-orbit test of space-based interceptors, though software integration remains a key, unproven component. SpaceX joins the Golden Dome effort to integrate command-and-control software with partners like Anduril and Palantir, aiming for rapid, multi-source data fusion and a 2027 space-based intercept test under the SHIELD framework.

Indonesia's Ministerial Regulation 9 of 2026 mandates e-commerce operators to assess platform risks, impacting users under 16 to prevent online harm. The regulation spurs compliance changes and highlights global trends towards varied national laws on youth protection.

Wealthy clients from Europe and the U.S. are increasingly seeking investment solutions in Asia to navigate market volatility. DBS Group's Joseph Poon highlights a surge in interest for local wealth management, influenced by geopolitical uncertainties and rising costs.

Anthropic opposes Illinois bill SB 3444, which would protect AI labs from liability if they create safety frameworks. Governor Pritzker condemns the bill, while OpenAI supports it for reducing risk. Critics warn it could diminish legal accountability.