AI & Web3 Weekly: CEATEC Breakthroughs, Google’s AI Mode, Stablecoin Surge & Market Warnings

This week in tech: Fujitsu debuts human-augmentation AI at CEATEC, Google expands its “AI Mode” in Search, and investors raise alarms over an AI stock bubble. Meanwhile in Web3, Aptos readies a USD stablecoin launch, the SEC eyes tokenized stocks, Brex adopts stablecoin payments, and TOKEN2049 Singapore draws 25,000+ global attendees.

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Azhar Uddin
October 02, 2025

AI Snippets

Fujitsu unveils human-augmentation AI at CEATEC

At CEATEC 2025, Fujitsu demonstrated AI systems for “skeleton recognition + agent feedback” to suggest real-time motion optimizations in sports and healthcare contexts.

Google expands “AI Mode” in Search + drops “num parameter”

The October Google Webmaster update shows wider rollout of AI Mode (more visual, agentic features) and the removal of the “num” parameter — causing some disruption in SERP tools & analytics.

AI is designing new materials — but can they deliver?

Large tech firms are using generative models to propose millions of new material candidates (e.g. for batteries, semiconductors), but the challenge remains in validating them in the lab.

Valuation alarm: warnings of an “AI stock bubble”

A prominent UK tech investor publicly cautioned that valuations in AI firms are showing “disconcerting” signs, suggesting market froth and the risk of a correction.

Web3 Snippets

Aptos + WLFI to launch USD1 stablecoin

WLFI (World Liberty Financial) plans to release a USD-pegged stablecoin on the Aptos blockchain starting 6 October 2025, with integrations into DeFi protocols and wallets.

SEC mulls tokenized stocks on blockchain

 The US SEC is reportedly formulating policies to allow traditional equities (e.g. Tesla, Apple) to be issued and traded as cryptographic tokens, blending securities markets and blockchain infrastructure.

Brex to support stablecoin payments for businesses

Brex will enable business customers to pay card balances using USDC and accept stablecoin deposits, with built-in conversion flows between stablecoins and USD accounts.

BTCC triples global headcount amid TOKEN2049 momentum

In Singapore, BTCC announced it is tripling its workforce to support a global push during the TOKEN2049 cycle and expand Web3 operations.

TOKEN2049 Singapore draws 25,000+ attendees

TOKEN2049 week is underway, with over 25,000 participants, 300 speakers, and hundreds of side events — a major moment for global crypto networking and dealflow.