xAI unveils Grok 4.5 with 1.5 trillion-parameter V9 model

A private beta at SpaceX and Tesla remained the headline item in a broader roundup that also flagged BIS warnings, MiCA rulemaking and upcoming token unlocks.

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Summary

xAI’s Grok 4.5 remained the lead development, with Elon Musk saying the model entered private testing at SpaceX and Tesla as part of a rollout centered on its 1.5 trillion-parameter V9 system. The broader roundup also highlighted Bank for International Settlements warnings on AI investment and stablecoins, major token unlocks next week led by about $9.4 million in SUI, Loopring’s DEX shutdown, Hyper Foundation’s roughly $10 million allocation for USDH migration, and the European Banking Authority’s proposed MiCA penalty rules ahead of a July 1 licensing deadline.

Terms & Concepts
  • private beta: A limited test phase in which a product is used by a restricted group before wider release.
  • stablecoins: Digital tokens designed to maintain a steady value, typically by being linked to another asset such as a fiat currency.
  • MiCA: The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets framework, which sets rules for crypto firms and issuers.