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GPT-5.6 has reportedly achieved an IQ score of 136 on Tracking AI's proprietary offline test, surpassing the human "genius" threshold of 130 for the first time. This places it above an estimated 99% of humans in this specific metric. The test is designed to prevent memorization by using a private question bank. Multiple GPT-5.6 variants, including the vision model, consistently scored 136, leading competitors like Claude-5 Fable (130). User anecdotes suggest practical superiority over rivals in real-world coding and problem-solving tasks, such as building a physics simulation or a customer service app from a single prompt. While some speculate this approaches AGI for most users, the article notes IQ tests only measure a narrow slice of cognitive ability like pattern recognition. The significance lies in GPT-5.6's apparent ability to translate high test scores into effective task performance on novel, real-world problems.

The GENIUS Act, the U.S. stablecoin framework passed in July 2027, has missed its first major rulemaking deadline. Regulators, including the Federal Reserve, were required to finalize rules by July 18, 2027, but none of the 10 related proposals have been officially completed. Six are past the comment period, while four remain open. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh indicated final rules could be issued imminently. The banking industry has expressed concerns about the legislation creating an uneven playing field. Despite the regulatory delay, the stablecoin market has responded positively, with total supply growing from $250 billion to over $300 billion since the law's passage, and firms like Fidelity launching new offerings. Senator Bill Hagerty, a co-sponsor, hailed the act as a "watershed moment" for U.S. leadership in digital assets.

One year after the GENIUS Act became law, key implementation rules for stablecoins remain unfinished. Regulators missed a July 18 deadline to finalize core standards covering issuer reserves, capital, liquidity, custody, and risk management. Agencies like the OCC, Federal Reserve, and FDIC are still drafting these rules and gathering public feedback on proposals. This regulatory uncertainty complicates planning for issuers like Circle and Paxos, even as the stablecoin market has grown to over $310 billion. Despite the delays, regulators aim to enforce the Act by January 18, 2027. Institutional adoption is gaining momentum, with firms like BlackRock and JPMorgan launching stablecoin-related products. Lawmakers, including Senator Cynthia Lummis, stress the urgency of completing the framework and passing further legislation like the CLARITY Act to solidify U.S. leadership in digital assets. Finalizing the remaining rules will be crucial for determining the pace of broad institutional adoption of regulated stablecoins in the United States.

US and UK regulators held a high-level meeting in London to advance stablecoin regulations and promote international cooperation. The 13th session of the Financial Regulatory Working Group, involving officials from both countries' treasuries, central banks, and major financial regulators, focused on aligning principles rather than proposing specific rules. Discussions centered on implementing the US's GENIUS Act to establish a federal framework for payment stablecoins and the UK's progress on its Wholesale Financial Markets Digital Strategy. Both nations committed to responsible digital asset development, consumer protection, and supporting stablecoins backed one-for-one with liquid assets. The Bank of England has relaxed certain proposed stablecoin rules, including removing individual holding limits and setting a temporary annual issuance cap of £40 billion for systemic stablecoins. It also adjusted reserve requirements, allowing a higher proportion to be held in UK government bonds, bringing the UK's approach closer to a new transatlantic regulatory alignment.

Genius Sports has signed separate contracts with Kalshi and Polymarket, expanding its role in the prediction markets sector. Under the deal announced on August 5th, Genius will supply Kalshi with official, real-time data for its soccer portfolio, including top leagues like the English Premier League and Serie A. Kalshi will use this verified data as a single source of truth for settling sports event contracts, join Genius's information-sharing processes, restrict certain market types, and access marketing services through Genius's Legend media division. The earlier agreement with Polymarket, announced on August 4th, covers similar settlement data and integrity services but adds exclusive U.S. streaming rights and league IP for specific competitions, including Serie A. It took immediate effect for eligible U.S. users. Financial terms were not disclosed for either deal. CEO Mark Locke stated these deals reflect Genius's strategic position owning crucial official data and the audience at the top of the ecosystem. The company reported strong Q2 results, with revenue up 65% to $195.5M, citing early synergies from its $1.2B acquisition of Legend and contributions from prediction markets. Following the announcements, Genius's stock rose significantly. The partnerships formalize and expand previous event-specific collaborations with both platforms into broader platform-level relationships. Notably, a federal judge in Utah recently ruled against Kalshi in a summary judgment, rejecting its preemption arguments for sports event contracts, a decision Kalshi is appealing.