[POLICY] Desk

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Technology law, regulation, courts and policy. Every ticker item and desk story tagged [POLICY], newest first, each with its Why it matters.

• [POLICY] Homeland Security ordered DeepSeek's AI products removed from federal civilian agencies' systems.
  Why it matters

  the government is treating some foreign AI apps as security risks; the order covers federal systems, not your phone.

  Oct 25, 2026 · The Moon Plan Resets, AI Pays for Rockets, and a New Way to Stop Hepatitis B · source
• [POLICY] Treasury proposed rules barring U.S. investment in advanced chips, quantum computing and certain AI in China and other countries of concern; comments are due Dec. 7.
  Why it matters

  it limits where American money can help build advanced technology abroad.

  Oct 25, 2026 · The Moon Plan Resets, AI Pays for Rockets, and a New Way to Stop Hepatitis B · source

• [POLICY] Stablecoins get their federal rulebook

  

  The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency finalized its rule for stablecoins under the GENIUS Act, effective Jan. 18, 2027. Separately, Treasury proposed outbound investment limits on advanced chips, quantum computing and AI in countries of concern, with comments due Dec. 7. Congress is in recess until after the midterm elections.

  Oct 25, 2026 · The Moon Plan Resets, AI Pays for Rockets, and a New Way to Stop Hepatitis B · source

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