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[Kazakhstan Pilots Stablecoin Payments for Regulatory Fees] Odaily Planet Daily reports that the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) in Kazakhstan has launched a pioneering project allowing member institutions to use USD-pegged stablecoins to pay regulatory fees. (Cointelegraph)

[White House Economic Advisor Says Fed May Discuss Significant Rate Cuts] White House economic advisor Hassett stated that the Federal Reserve might need to evaluate future policy actions and is expected to discuss larger rate cuts.

[Nasdaq-Listed Company Blue Gold Plans to Launch Gold-Backed Digital Token] According to a report by Golden Finance, the Financial Times has revealed that Nasdaq-listed company Blue Gold has announced plans to launch a gold-backed digital token. The company currently owns a mine in Ghana (with disputed licensing rights). Its CEO, Andrew Cavaghan, disclosed that the upcoming digital token may be linked to gold production. He stated: 'I believe that gold-backed tokens could achieve great success globally as a form of currency because people can clearly perceive the authenticity of such tokens, which can also be directly used for consumption or exchanged for physical gold.' In earlier news, stablecoin giant Tether recently held discussions with mining and investment groups about plans to invest in gold mining, channeling its substantial cryptocurrency profits into the gold market.

[Belarusian President Lukashenko Calls for Clearer Crypto Framework] Golden Finance reports that Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has instructed lawmakers to establish transparent rules for the country's cryptocurrency market. Lukashenko noted that in 2023, he 'issued a series of directives to ensure comprehensive regulation of the digital token and cryptocurrency sector.' He was referring to Belarus Presidential Decree No. 80, which mandates the development of a national crypto framework. The roles of government agencies and the government-supported IT economic zone, the High-Tech Park, in the cryptocurrency industry must be clearly defined. Previously, in March, Lukashenko had instructed his energy minister to begin developing the country's cryptocurrency mining industry.