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Google’s Gemini AI is being integrated into the U.S. military, marking a shift towards AI-defense as a structural policy. This move also ties Bitcoin closer to big-tech and liquidity-driven macro trades. The Gemini agents will automate tasks for Pentagon staff, signaling a significant change in the military’s approach to AI.

Polymarket is using Palantir and TWG AI to screen users against banned bettor lists and flag anomalous trading on their U.S.-regulated venue. This move comes after pressure from regulators and media exposés on suspicious trades. The partnership signals a shift towards regulated financial infrastructure for prediction markets.

Bitcoin Magazine reported that Michael Saylor bought a record 1,360 BTC in one day, highlighting aggressive corporate accumulation while retail investors hesitate. The purchase, worth $93 million, tightens market liquidity dominated by big buyers like Saylor. This shows corporate demand is pro-cyclical and reshaping Bitcoin’s narrative.

The Bank Policy Institute is considering legal action against the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for granting national trust bank charters to crypto firms. The group argues that this decision could put the financial system at risk. Other banking groups and state regulators have also raised concerns about this move.

Gondi’s non-fungible token lending platform was exploited, resulting in the theft of about $230,000 worth of NFTs. The platform disabled the feature that was exploited and plans to compensate affected users by purchasing comparable NFTs from the same collections. Gondi has been reviewed and deemed safe to use after the incident.

SDNY prosecutors want an October retrial for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm on unresolved money laundering and sanctions charges. A past jury couldn’t agree. Storm faces up to 40 years in prison if convicted. He says prosecutors want another trial despite the earlier deadlock, posing financial challenges for his defense.

Bhutan has transferred around $11 million in Bitcoin from its sovereign holdings, according to Arkham Intelligence. This follows a previous $7 million sale through QCP Capital. Bhutan typically sells smaller amounts of BTC, maintaining a structured treasury management strategy. Despite periodic sales, Bhutan remains one of the largest sovereign Bitcoin holders.

Vitalik Buterin proposed a simplified approach, called “DVT-lite,” for distributed staking infrastructure on Ethereum to make it easier for institutions to participate. By using a shared key among multiple machines, the goal is to enable one-click staking deployment. This approach aims to improve network resilience and decentralization while reducing the need for specialized technical expertise.

Blockchain.com has launched in Ghana as part of a broader African expansion strategy, following strong growth in Nigeria. The company aims to provide secure access to digital assets in Africa, driven by factors such as currency volatility, remittances, and a growing mobile-first population. Stablecoins and digital assets can improve cross-border settlements and reduce remittance costs…

U.S. stocks and crypto declined on Monday due to Iran-Israel tensions, CPI inflation, and a weaker dollar impacting risk appetite. JPMorgan warned of a potential 10% drop in the S&P 500 due to war risks. U.S. markets opened lower with indices dropping, while inflation concerns and a weaker dollar added to the tension.