Nigeria: SEC Director welcomes stablecoin firms under regulatory oversight: "Nigeria is open for stablecoin business.” Several firms are already onboarded through the regulatory sandbox.7/8 https://t.co/MDWIQDFCml ...

Elon Musk on AI Risks:“If AI is a danger to the public, there should be regulatory oversight like we have for cars, planes, and food.”He warns about profit driven negligence:“Companies will cut corners unless there’s a referee.”Musk sees AI’s rapid progress as no joke:“Ray Kurzweil predicts superintelligence by 2029 and he’s not far wrong.”While others chase immortality, Musk pushes for caution. ...

Federal Reserve & Monetary Policy - The independence of the Federal Reserve is crucial for the stability of the U.S financial system [2][3][6] - Political interference with the Fed, such as attempts to fire the chair, could destabilize markets and damage U.S credibility [2][4][6] - The appointment of a Fed chair should prioritize independence and economic expertise over loyalty to the president [5][9][10] - The market reacted negatively when there were indications of political interference with the Fed [2][3] Cryptocurrency Regulation - Strong crypto regulation is needed, but the proposed Stablecoin bill and Clarity Act are considered weak and industry-written [12] - Concerns exist that current crypto legislation lacks sufficient safeguards for consumer protection and could be exploited by illicit actors [13] - The Clarity Act contains a provision that could allow companies to opt out of SEC regulation by digitizing themselves on the blockchain, potentially harming the New York Stock Exchange [13][14][15] Government Spending & Appropriations - Republicans are attempting to retract previously agreed-upon budget allocations, specifically targeting U.S aid programs [16][17] - Proposed cuts to U.S aid include reductions in food aid and assistance for countries dealing with AIDS epidemics [17] - These cuts are viewed as detrimental to global health and potentially harmful to U.S interests [18]