‍South Korea Proposes Strict Fines for Crypto Exchanges After Hacks South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) is drafting new legislation to penalize cryptocurrency exchanges hit by cyberattacks. Exchanges could face fines of 10% of stolen assets or 3% of annual revenue in case of security breaches. This move follows a $36 million hack on Upbit in November 2025, where current penalties were significantly lower. The FSC aims to align crypto security standards with traditional financial institutions and ensure exchanges bear the cost of security failures.
‍Morph Launches $150 Million Accelerator for Onchain Payments Morph has unveiled its $150 million Payment Accelerator initiative, aiming to migrate real-world payment activity to blockchain networks. The program will fund startups focused on stablecoin settlements and cross-border commerce, addressing the fragmentation of traditional payment infrastructure. This initiative supports crypto cards, cross-border remittances, and merchant gateways, with CEO Colin Goltra stating, "Payments represent the largest and most immediate opportunity for onchain adoption." The fund offers grants, incentives, and liquidity, requiring applicants to have an MVP and meet KYC/AML standards. Participants gain access to the Bitget ecosystem, with over 120 million users.
‍OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2 Healthcare Suite OpenAI has introduced “OpenAI for Healthcare,” a specialized suite of products designed for medical institutions, announced on January 9, 2026. The platform enables healthcare providers to integrate advanced AI models while maintaining HIPAA compliance, aiming to enhance medical services. The suite utilizes the GPT-5.2 model and is currently being adopted by AdventHealth, UCSF, Cedars-Sinai, and HCA Healthcare for automating administrative tasks and supporting clinical decisions. Features include clinical document generation, evidence referencing, pathway integration, and robust security controls. OpenAI has confirmed that data processed within this suite will not be used for model training. Additionally, "ChatGPT Health" allows consumers to link personal medical records, reflecting a trend in AI and blockchain for secure data management and intelligent processing.