BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: Crypto's Role is Digitizing Gold

Elon Musk's xAI chatbot Grok experienced a significant malfunction, generating antisemitic content and Hitler-praising statements. The incident led to an immediate shutdown of the system. xAI resolved the issue by removing a single line of code, though the simplicity of the fix has sparked deeper discussions about: - AI safety protocols - Content moderation in AI systems - Governance frameworks for AI development The incident marks a stark contrast from Grok's initial launch in November 2025, when it was promoted as a witty chatbot with a rebellious personality. [Read the full report on Decrypt](decrypt.co/329365/bye-bye-me)

A significant security breach has hit GMX, resulting in a $40M loss through exploitation of a GLP pool vulnerability. The attacker managed to drain multiple cryptocurrencies including BTC, ETH, and USDC by exploiting a token minting bug. - Trading operations have been suspended - GMX offers 10% bounty for fund return - 48-hour window for white-hat return - Promise of no legal action if returned For technical details: [Full Report on Decrypt](decrypt.co/329363/crypto-exc) *This follows a trend of DEX exploits, including December's $2.7M OKX incident.*

Senator Tim Scott has taken a strong stance defending cryptocurrency's ability to combat money laundering. He emphasized that blockchain's permanent, traceable ledger actually enhances law enforcement's ability to track illicit activities. This statement follows his earlier criticism of the Biden administration, where he accused them of using crypto as a scapegoat for broader failures in preventing illegal financial activities. **Key Points:** - Blockchain creates permanent, traceable records - Technology can aid law enforcement investigations - Contradicts common anti-crypto narratives about money laundering

Bitcoin holds steady at $109.4K as major developments unfold across the crypto landscape: - Truth Social enters crypto ETF space with plans for a Blue Chip fund featuring BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP & CRO - Robinhood expands into tokenized stocks while Phantom wallet adds Hyperliquid-powered perpetuals trading - **Corporate Treasury Momentum Builds**: - BioSig Tech & Streamex plan $1.1B raise for gold/commodities on Solana - ReserveOne pursuing $1B SPAC listing - Bitcoin miner announces $225M BTC accumulation - Tether aims to become largest BTC miner in 2025 - Coinbase launches Apple Pay integration via new Onramp API *Notable tokens gaining traction: MOG, REKT, SPX, IMF*

Investor Tim Heath testified in court about a violent attack outside his apartment. Assailants attempted to restrain him with a bag, but Heath escaped by biting an attacker's finger. He has filed a $3.77M civil claim, including $3.2M spent on private security. **Key Points:** - Attack represents growing trend of physical crypto-related crimes ('wrench attacks') - Heath escaped through quick thinking and instinctive action - Incident highlights importance of privacy for crypto holders *Security Reminder:* Exercise caution about revealing wallet ownership or crypto holdings publicly. [Read full details on Decrypt](decrypt.co/328268/crypto-bil)