Banks move on-chain, Bitcoin reacts to tariff shocks, and AI spreads across finance, policing and energy amid rising scrutiny.
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In Web3, traditional finance continued its steady move on-chain as BNP Paribas issued a tokenised money market fund on Ethereum. At the same time, Bitcoin volatility returned following fresh US tariff announcements, while miners such as Bitdeer redirected capital from BTC reserves into AI infrastructure. Regulatory and security pressures also intensified, with sanctions scrutiny, exchange investigations and fresh scam incidents reminding markets that risk remains close to the surface.
AI’s expansion is proving just as disruptive. Governments are deploying algorithmic systems to monitor police conduct, banks are piloting AI agents for automated payments, and global energy policy is being reshaped to power data centres. Yet concerns around privacy, surveillance and platform responsibility are growing, particularly after revelations that OpenAI had previously flagged warning signs linked to a later violent attack.
Get up to speed with the latest in Web3 and AI with this week’s Pasar Pulse.
Crypto and Web3
BNP Paribas Issues Tokenised Money Market Fund
BNP Paribas Asset Management has issued a tokenised French money market fund on Ethereum. The bank implemented a permissioned access model to ensure transfers remain restricted to authorised participants.
Bitdeer Liquidates BTC Reserves for AI Expansion
Bitcoin miner Bitdeer has sold its entire corporate Bitcoin reserve, reducing treasury holdings to zero. The firm disposed of 943 BTC alongside newly mined coins to finance AI cloud growth and data centre expansion.
Crypto Exchanges Accused of Facilitating Russian Evasion
Elliptic has identified five Russia-linked exchanges allegedly enabling the circumvention of international sanctions. One platform, ABCeX, reportedly processed US$11 billion from Moscow, while Exmo continues to share its wallet infrastructure.
OpenClaw Creator Bans Crypto Mentions After Scam
The creator of the AI framework OpenClaw has prohibited all references to crypto within the project’s Discord community. The move follows a US$16 million fake token scam and subsequent harassment from speculators.
SBI to Launch Bonds Offering XRP Rewards
SBI Holdings is launching a ¥10 billion blockchain-based bond targeted at retail investors. The three-year security offers up to 2.45% annual interest and provides XRP token rewards to eligible investors.
BTC Falls After Trump Announces 15% Global Tariff
BTC declined to US$68,000 after President Trump announced a 15% worldwide tariff on imported goods. The increase marks an escalation from an earlier 10% proposal and was revealed on Truth Social.
Uniswap Founder Warns of Fraudulent Search Ads
Uniswap founder Hayden Adams warned users about scam ads impersonating the platform after one victim reportedly lost a mid-six-figure portfolio to a malicious top search result. These poisoned links trick users into connecting wallets to fake sites.
IoTeX Investigates US$4.3 Million Token Safe Breach
IoTeX is examining suspicious activity involving a token safe that resulted in an estimated US$4.3 million loss. Analysts suspect a private key compromise enabled an attacker to drain USDC, USDT and IOTX.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
UK Uses AI to Weed Out Police Misconduct
The UK police adopted Palantir’s AI tools to monitor staff behaviour in an attempt to spot officer misconduct. The police force has come under controversy for failing to vet its officers, but concerns about the privacy of officers are also being raised.
Trump Revives Coal to Power AI Data Centres
The Trump administration has repealed Biden-era mercury emission limits to support new AI data centre construction. With demand rising, the Tennessee Valley Authority is keeping ageing coal plants operational.
Coca-Cola Turns to AI-Driven Marketing
Coca-Cola is testing automated advertising pipelines to draft scripts and content, adopting a hybrid model in which AI manages data-intensive processes while human teams oversee brand strategy.
India Signs Pax Silica, Aligns With US on AI
India Signs Pax Silica, Aligns With US on AI
India has signed the Pax Silica agreement, aligning India more closely with US technology firms such as OpenAI and Google to counter Chinese influence. The partnership will accelerate economic growth while reinforcing technological sovereignty.
US Farmers Reject Data Centre Offers
Farmers in Kentucky and Wisconsin declined offers of up to US$80 million from companies seeking land for AI data centres. Despite the financial incentives, landowners cited their agricultural heritage as reasons for refusing the deals.
Buterin Proposes AI Agents for DAO Governance
Buterin has suggested deploying personal AI agents to automate voting within decentralised autonomous organisations. The approach aims to address the attention burden of large-scale governance.
OpenAI Flagged School Shooting Suspect Before Attack
OpenAI identified the account of the Tumbler Ridge shooter as prompting violent content in June 2025, but chose not to notify the Canadian authorities. The Tumbler Ridge has left eight people dead.
DBS, Visa Pilot AI Agents for Automated Payments
DBS Bank and Visa are testing a system that allows AI agents to conduct routine purchases on behalf of customers. The framework uses tokenised credentials and issuer-controlled approvals to ensure human oversight.
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