The Smarter Web Company Acquires 45 Bitcoin, Raising Total Holdings to 2,440 BTC
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The Smarter Web Company (Aquis: SWC) announced that it purchased an additional 45 bitcoin at an average price of £82,919 (approximately $111,758) as part of its ongoing “10 Year Plan” treasury policy. This latest move brings its total holdings to 2,440 bitcoin with a cumulative average cost of £82,409 (about $111,071) and a total purchase […]

AI Psychosis: Tech Leaders Urge Safeguards to Prevent Chatbots From Validating Delusions
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The concept of AI psychosis emerged publicly in mid-2025, highlighting mental health issues linked to AI usage. While tech companies are not mandated to control AI usage, they can still implement safeguards to prevent chatbots from reinforcing delusional thinking. Experts agree on the need for tech companies to support at-risk individuals, though opinions vary on […]

OKX Launches $100 Million Ecosystem Fund for X Layer
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OKX has unveiled a $100 million ecosystem fund to accelerate the adoption of its X Layer chain, aiming to support builders across DeFi, payments, real-world assets (RWAs), and beyond. X Layer Ecosystem Fund to Back Global Onchain Builders OKX is putting serious weight behind its Layer-2 ambitions. Founder and CEO of the exchange, @star_okx, announced […]

Hashgraph Association: Hackathon Aims to Build Blockchain Infrastructure, Attract Investment to Africa’s Web3
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Amid a decrease in Web3 investment in Africa, the Hashgraph Association says its recently launched hackathon aims to help build a blockchain infrastructure that supports crypto businesses and decentralized finance projects. The Hackathon: A Permanent Platform for Growth Despite a vibrant and young population—with 60% of Africans under the age of 25—the continent’s share of […]

Former PBOC Chief Warns Stablecoins May Threaten Financial Stability in China
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A former governor of the People’s Bank of China warned against calls for the Chinese government to allow yuan‑based stablecoins, citing potential risks to financial stability. Geopolitical Context and U.S. Stablecoin Bills The former governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), Zhou Xiaochuan, has cautioned against parties urging the Chinese government to allow the […]

Hester Peirce: Rethinking Financial Surveillance and Privacy in Crypto
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Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. Hester Peirce’s Peanut Butter & Watermelon Speech SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce’s intriguing “Peanut Butter […]