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US law enforcement group moves to ‘neutral’ position on CLARITY Act
Despite earlier opposition to the CLARITY Act over consumer protection, the National Sheriffs’ Association says it will now “step back and allow the legislative process to proceed.“
OpenAI Agents Hack German Website to Share Rule-Breaking Tactics: Report
The activity began in May and remained undisclosed until Friday, a day after OpenAI launched Astra and U.S. lawmakers proposed restrictions on advanced AI.
BitMEX Co-Founder Ben Delo Gives Farage's Reform UK Another £4 Million
Two April payments supplied three-quarters of the party's donations for the quarter, where the next largest single gift was £180,000.
Robinhood isn't backing down after AMC CEO demands halt to stock tokens
AMC boss Adam Aron called Robinhood’s stock tokens “synthetic equity” and threatened legal action. Vlad Tenev says the brokerage stands behind the product.
From warning to listing: UK’s largest retail investment platform opens access to crypto ETNs
The U.K.'s largest retail investment platform, Hargreaves Lansdown, has reversed course following the FCA's decision to lift its retail ban on crypto ETPs in October.
Revolut, OpenReserve get preliminary US bank approval with crypto plans
Revolut and OpenReserve received preliminary OCC approval to form US national banks, with both planning cryptocurrency and stablecoin-related services.
Token buybacks are booming. But are they good for crypto projects?
Crypto projects are spending hundreds of millions buying their own tokens. But are buybacks creating lasting value — or just making tokens look more valuable than they really are?
U.S. added stronger than expected 162,000 jobs in August as labor market bounced back
This morning's report will be key as the Fed considers whether to raise interest rates at its September policy meeting.
IMF Now Says Donations Funded El Salvador's Bitcoin Growth
A year ago the fund claimed the total had not moved, and that the reserve was only shuffling coins between government wallets.
67,000 More Trezor Customers Exposed as Data Breach Widens
Some records exposed in the breach date to 2019, years beyond the 90-day retention Trezor said its partners had agreed to.
Kalshi US visits soar 1,500% as regulatory pressure mounts
Kalshi’s US web traffic climbed more than 1,500% in less than a year, while trading volume grew even faster and legal scrutiny of its sports contracts intensified.
We checked 6 years of bitcoin data. The NFP report isn't big price mover
Your day-ahead look for Sept. 4, 2026
South Korean regulators introduce tokenized securities roadmap
South Korea’s financial regulator introduced a three-phase roadmap for the issuance of tokenized assets, as the country prepares to adopt its first tokenized securities framework in February 2027.
FinCEN Ties $12.7B to Crypto Scams Run From Asian Compounds
Monthly reported sums rose 18% on average, and the compounds now appear to be spreading beyond Southeast Asia.
IMF confirms El Salvador’s bitcoin growth was funded by private donations, not public money
The IMF confirmed that all bitcoin added to official holdings since June 2025 was sourced from private donations, with no public funds used for accumulation.
Bitcoin ETF inflows hit $731M, highest since January as BTC reclaims $80K
US Bitcoin ETFs drew $730.9 million on Thursday as Bitcoin reclaimed $80,000, though CryptoQuant flagged weak fresh demand and a key $83,000 test.
Live updates: Bitcoin tumbles after blowout August jobs print
Net assets in spot bitcoin ETFs crossed $103 billion for the first time, with BlackRock's IBIT accounting for well over half the money.
El Salvador’s post-review Bitcoin accumulation used no public funds: IMF
The IMF attributed Bitcoin added since June 2025 to private donations, addressing questions raised after El Salvador reported a $100 million acquisition.
U.S. banking agency gives blockchain bank OpenReserve initial OK to operate
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted a provisional charter to the new full-service bank, adding it to the growing mix of crypto-native institutions.
AMC CEO blasts Robinhood for stock token, putting synthetic shares in spotlight
Adam Aron said AMC has no connection to Robinhood’s tokenized shares, reviving questions around how stocks are brought onchain.
Tether sued over $42M in frozen coins, 6,600 students get crypto loans: Asia Express
Thai businessmen sue Tether over $42M frozen USDT tied to pig butchering scam, Aussie crypto firms face big fines unless they meet licensing deadline.
Utah Becomes First State to Target VPNs in Age-Verification Crackdown
Privacy advocates say the law raises First Amendment questions the courts have yet to address.
Bitcoin Miner Ditches Site for AI Deal That Could Top $1.2 Billion
The projected revenue requires two contract extensions, while an option for more computing capacity could bring the total above $3 billion.
Bernie Sanders Pushes Bill to Ban Advanced AI Development
The forthcoming bill would pause advanced AI development, create a federal regulator, and threaten violators with up to 20 years in prison.