The video discusses the latest news about DM, a cryptocurrency developed by Meta as Libre. In 2019, it was sold for $200 million to Cryptobase Bank, owned by Silvergate Capital, which is seen as a setback for Meta’s goal of making crypto more accessible to users. Concerns have been raised about the potential for DM to be used for fraudulent and terrorist activities, as well as data privacy issues. Initially, well-known firms like PayPal, Visa, and Stripe were on board with DM, but they dropped out as concerns grew. The video also mentions a free ebook on cryptocurrency and provides tips for getting started in the description.