Odaily Planet Daily reports that the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued an official warning, alerting the public to be cautious of a suspicious investment product promoted by Jin Feng Lai and Angel Guardian Alliance Technology Limited. The product is AI-themed and involves so-called high-frequency trading arrangements, claiming to generate monthly returns of approximately 3% to 8% through "AI Quantum High-Frequency Trading." The SFC pointed out that it has received reports of investors encountering difficulties when attempting to withdraw funds and urged the public to stay vigilant.

The Marshall Islands recently launched a nationwide Universal Basic Income (UBI) program, allowing citizens to receive government subsidies via cryptocurrency. This makes it one of the first countries in the world to incorporate blockchain technology into its national UBI system. According to The Guardian, the program stipulates that each eligible resident citizen can receive approximately $200 per quarter, totaling about $800 annually. The goal is to alleviate the rising cost of living and slow down population outflow. The first UBI payments were distributed in late November. Citizens can choose from three payment methods: bank transfer, paper check, or receiving funds through a government-supported blockchain digital wallet. The digital wallet payments use a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar to ensure price stability, while enabling fast, traceable transfers across islands.

ChainCatcher news reports that, according to Forbes, Ant International is applying AI and blockchain technology to the global payments sector. The company has launched multiple technological innovations: Antom Copilot AI agent supports full lifecycle management of merchant payments; collaborating with Google, Mastercard, and Visa to develop AI payment protocols; Falcon prediction model has processed $1.5 trillion in transactions with 90% accuracy, reducing foreign exchange costs by 60%; SHIELD risk management system has enhanced transaction security. Ant International CEO Peng Yang stated at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2025 that the company is actively participating in global regulatory initiatives, including the Monetary Authority of Singapore's Guardian project and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's