EU Not Backing Down on AI and Data Privacy Rules
- A European Union (EU) spokesperson has stated that the bloc will not abandon its own rules on artificial intelligence (AI) and data privacy. This announcement came just before the European Commission proposed new changes to digital regulations. The EU aims to simplify corporate compliance processes and make the investment environment more attractive. However, statements in leaked draft plans suggesting that AI developers could use personal data more flexibly have been criticized by privacy advocates.
- European Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier emphasized the EU’s independence from pressure from Washington, stating, “The US will not decide on our simplification agenda. Legislation is our sovereign right.”
US Senate Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill
Senators John Boozman and Cory Booker introduced a bipartisan bill that would transfer cryptocurrency regulatory authority from the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) to the CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission). The bill would give the CFTC the authority to define digital assets, establish a registration system, set transaction fees, and impose disclosure requirements.
Open Positions in Bitcoin Futures at Historic Lows
On-chain analysis platform Glassnode reported that open positions in Bitcoin futures markets remain low following the deleveraging period in October. There are no signs of an increase in new speculative positions. This situation reflects a general caution in market sentiment due to low volume in the derivatives markets.
Franklin Templeton: Digital Wallets Will Expand Asset Diversification
Christopher Jensen, Director of Digital Asset Research at Franklin Templeton, stated that 2025 will be the year of convergence between TradeFi (traditional finance) and DeFi (decentralized finance). Institutions will integrate with blockchain through stablecoins, tokenized assets, and NFTs. Jensen said stablecoins are on their way to becoming “crypto’s killer app.”
Ethereum Staking Revenue Update from SharpLink
SharpLink (SBET) announced that its Ethereum staking program generated 492 ETH in rewards last week. A total of 7,067 ETH in rewards have been distributed since the program’s launch on June 2, 2025. The company plans to gradually expand its staking operations.
YZi Labs Invests in Renewal Bio
YZi Labs made its first investment in the biotechnology field in the regenerative medicine company Renewal Bio. Renewal Bio is working on producing organs and tissues that are a perfect DNA match for patients using its patented Stembroid™ platform. The company’s goal is to find a solution to the global organ transplant crisis.
CleanSpark Raises Bond Offering to $1.15 Billion
Bitcoin mining company CleanSpark (Nasdaq: CLSK) has increased the amount of funds it will raise from its convertible bond issuance from $1 billion to $1.15 billion. It also announced that it will repurchase $460 million worth of shares from investors. The transaction is expected to be completed on November 13, 2025.
Transak Obtains Money Transfer Licenses in 6 US States
Stablecoin payment platform Transak has obtained Money Transfer License (MTL) in the states of Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, South Carolina, Vermont, and Pennsylvania. This brings the total number of states where it is licensed to 11. The company aims to conduct stablecoin payments and fiat-crypto transactions within the legal framework across the US.
Lido DAO Plans LDO Buyback in Q1 2026
The Lido DAO community has submitted a new proposal to launch an automated $LDO buyback mechanism. The plan envisions holding LDO/wstETH liquidity in Uniswap V2-style LP positions and managing ownership via an Aragon Agent. If approved, the mechanism will take effect in the first quarter of 2026.
Simon Gerovich, CEO of Japanese investment firm Metaplanet, announced that the company’s total number of shareholders has reached 212,571. This is equivalent to approximately 0.2% of Japan’s population. The company has issued 1.142 billion shares, and the number of Japanese shareholders has increased by 66% in recent months.
First Day Support for Monad Mainnet: Clanker and Farcaster
Dan Romero, co-founder of the decentralized social protocol Farcaster, announced that the meme coin minting platform Clanker and Farcaster Wallet will support the Monad mainnet from launch day. This integration aims to strengthen social-finance (SocialFi) interactions on new chains.
