#government

In a span of two months, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) collected 108 responses from industry players and financial institutions about regulations for fiat-referenced stablecoins. Government officials see these assets as the most promising, which is why the new bill will focus on them.

Since early July, the German government has liquidated half of its Bitcoin holdings, amounting to about $1.5 billion. This massive sell-off introduced significant downward pressure on the cryptocurrency market.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Intel Corporation have initiated a joint program aimed at equipping Africans with artificial intelligence skills. The project is set to provide relevant knowledge to at least 3 million ordinary citizens and approximately 30,000 government officials.

The Chinese government has launched a specialized investment fund dedicated to supporting local development and manufacturing of chips, including those designed for artificial intelligence. Since its official establishment on May 24, the fund has attracted over $47.5 billion in investments.

A group of Chinese investors victimized by a fraudulent scheme has appealed to their government for assistance in reclaiming funds discovered in the UK.

The Italian government intends to tighten control over the cryptocurrency market, including imposing hefty fines of up to €5 million for insider trading and asset manipulation. The proposed decree is pending approval from the Council of Ministers.

Senator Mike Lee has proposed a bill called the "Abolish Act," which seeks to dismantle the Federal Reserve System as a government entity. This legislation also aims to repeal the foundational Federal Reserve Act of 1913, which established the Fed.

A vulnerability in WhatsApp Messenger allows fraudulent groups or government organizations to track who users are messaging and their approximate locations, though the messages themselves remain encrypted. This was disclosed by developers in an internal security report.

TSMC's U.S. operations are set to receive a $6.6 billion grant for constructing facilities in Arizona, along with an additional $5 billion in low-interest government loans. The company aims to launch the production of 2-nanometer technology chips by 2028.