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U.S. Clarity Act vote nears as crypto industry and banks clash in last-minute lobbying

With the U.S. Senate set to hold a procedural vote on the Clarity Act on Sept. 15, lobbying by the cryptocurrency industry and regional banks is spreading to senators’ home states. Both sides used the August recess to press their case through local events, meetings, op-eds, calls, emails and advertising. The bill would set federal rules for digital assets and split oversight between the SEC and CFTC, with stablecoin reward provisions a key flashpoint.

Games & Commerce

This year's Chuseok gift trends: heritage, wellness and homeconomy gain ground

Products with stories and scarcity are gaining traction in the holiday gift market, Wadiz said on Wednesday, citing data from its "Autumn Bumper Harvest Warehouse" promotion. The company identified three trends for this year’s Chuseok gifts: heritage, wellness and homeconomy. Heritage items led funding, including a jewellery collection using domestic white jade and limited-edition traditional spirits. Wellness gifts focused on convenient health management. Homeconomy products eased cooking, storage and cleaning tasks.

Games & Commerce

Smilegate Futurelab launches 'Prompt to Film' to support AI short filmmaking

Smilegate Futurelab said on Wednesday it is recruiting participants for 'Prompt to Film', an AI film-creation support programme for creators aged 16 to 24. Applicants can apply via the Futurelab website through Oct. 12. Participants will produce a short film over about four months using AI and attend expert lectures on storytelling, AI film production and schedule management. Mentors include Lee Sang-yong, Jang Kwon-ho and Shin Young-sik. Completed works will be shown in February 2027.