A collection of DeFi social media posts from September 29, 2026: TartSwap announces $TART token listing on KuCoin Alpha; Dan Umma discusses STON.fi's cross-chain campaign with a waitlist-based rewards system offering miles and priority passenger benefits; and a Quebec-focused political post critiques immigration policy discourse.
Quebec-based author Thélyson Orélien's debut novel 'C'était ça ou mourir' faces allegations of AI authorship after an anonymous account claimed AI-detection tool Pangram found the text 100% AI-generated. The prestigious Goncourt Prize removed the book from its longlist, while Orélien denies the accusations and attributes his poetic style to Caribbean literary tradition. The scandal raises broader questions about AI detection reliability in the publishing industry.
Montreal city council adopted a bylaw banning insults and harassment against police officers and municipal employees, with fines of $300–$1,000 for first offences. The vote passed 35–25 despite Opposition concerns about vague definitions, lack of public consultation, and potential infringement on freedom of expression. Other Quebec municipalities have similar bylaws.