OpenAI is distancing itself from online brokerage Robinhood after the platform started selling something called "OpenAI tokens." These tokens aren’t officially affiliated with OpenAI, and the company wants to make it clear they had nothing to do with them—basically saying, "Don’t blame us if this goes sideways."

Editor’s Note: This is a classic case of brand confusion in the wild west of crypto. OpenAI’s quick disavowal shows how cautious big tech is about being tied to speculative or misleading financial products. For everyday investors, it’s a reminder to double-check who’s really behind a crypto offering before jumping in—because sometimes, the name on the label isn’t the one calling the shots.

Fred Thiel, CEO of Bitcoin-mining giant MARA, just dropped some intriguing insights in a Bloomberg TV interview. He’s seeing massive institutional interest in Bitcoin—big players like hedge funds and corporations are diving in, not just retail investors. Thiel also touched on how MARA is navigating the volatile crypto-mining landscape, hinting at strategic moves to stay ahead.

A Chinese fintech company that's worked on China's digital yuan is teaming up with a Hong Kong firm to explore stablecoin and crypto projects. This signals growing mainland interest in Hong Kong's push to regulate and license cryptocurrency businesses.

Editor’s Note: Hong Kong is trying to position itself as a crypto-friendly hub while keeping things regulated, and this deal shows that mainland firms are paying attention. It could mean more collaboration—or competition—between China’s tightly controlled digital currency system and Hong Kong’s more open approach to crypto. Worth watching if you're into how digital money evolves in Asia.