Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, has advocated for the establishment of a U.S. Frontier AI Standards Body to conduct testing of AI models concerning national security before their deployment in the market. This proposal aligns with President Trump’s Executive Order 14409, which initiated a voluntary 30-day pre-release review framework… Listen ⇢

A visit by one of Web3’s most influential creators reveals how Bitcoin miners are increasingly positioning themselves as payment infrastructure and grid-balancing assets – not just block producers. Bitcoin mining has long been viewed as a race to produce the next block. But according to a new behind-the-scenes tour released… Listen ⇢

For two decades, Warren Buffett’s midyear ritual has been as predictable as Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting serving Cherry Coke. Every summer, billions in Berkshire stock flow out to charitable foundations, with the lion’s share heading to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Not this year. Buffett has excluded the Gates… Listen ⇢

The U.S. government transferred approximately $288 million in seized Bitcoin and Ethereum to Coinbase Prime. The move has sparked speculation about a potential sale, although Coinbase Prime also provides institutional custody services. Most government-held Bitcoin remains untouched under the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, while Ethereum is managed separately. The U.S. government… Listen ⇢

Logan Paul, the influencer-turned-WWE-star whose name is practically synonymous with controversial crypto projects, took to X to blast Norway striker Alexander Sorloth after the country’s 2-1 loss to England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. “The entire country of Norway lost because one guy wanted to have a moment,”… Listen ⇢

The announcement came out of Paris on July 13, 2026, and it carries the kind of strategic weight that rarely shows up in a single headline. French President Emmanuel Macron, meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, agreed to grant Ukraine licensed production rights for several of France’s most capable missile… Listen ⇢

Lamine Yamal, Spain’s teenage phenom, decided to poke the bear ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final against France. His message was blunt: Spain is “not afraid at all” of France, and he reminded everyone that Les Bleus “haven’t beaten us since the Euros.” The French response? A masterclass… Listen ⇢

South Korea has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding blockchain and digital assets alongside its major AI investments. The government plans to introduce a Digital Asset Basic Act, stablecoin rules, and the country’s first spot crypto ETFs. Officials are also preparing blockchain pilots for tokenized government bonds and CBDC interoperability. South… Listen ⇢

The UK will defer Capital Gains Tax on certain crypto lending and liquidity pool transactions starting April 2027. HMRC will apply a “no gain, no loss” treatment until users make an actual economic disposal of their crypto. The changes are expected to simplify tax reporting for roughly 700,000 crypto investors… Listen ⇢