**European regulator publishes second consultation on MiCA**

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The regulator will publish a final report based on feedback received and submit the draft technical standards to the European Commission by June 2024.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/european-regulator-publishes-second-consultation-on-mica


**THORSwap goes into 'maintenance mode' to counter illicit funds movement**

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THORSwap acknowledged the ongoing illicit use of the DEX and are acting to find a permanent block to the misuse.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/thorswap-goes-into-maintenance-mode-to-counter-illicit-funds-movement


**SBF was ‘very resistant’ to investors on FTX board: Paradigm co-founder **

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Matt Huang said he was led to believe that Alameda Research was not being provided any special treatment by FTX.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sam-bankman-fried-ftx-trial-board-directors-matt-huang-paradigm


**Elon Musk hits at SEC, DOJ amid suit to force testimony in Twitter probe**

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Elon Musk claims the SEC and DOJ are abusing their regulatory powers for personal and political gain to receive punitive action.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/elon-musk-scorns-sec-doj-lawsuit-twitter-purchase


**Latest update — Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried trial [Day 3]**

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The former FTX CEO faces seven counts of conspiracy and fraud. A New York court will decide his fate.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sam-bankman-fried-ftx-trial-updates


**FTX deposits went to account controlled by Alameda for months, Yedidia testifies**

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Yedidia was involved in writing a buggy program to automate FTX customer deposits and withdrawals and was concerned by the size of the Alameda Research liability on the FTX books.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-deposits-alameda-controlled-account-adam-yedidia-testifies


**How will CBDCs be used for political oppression in your country?**

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Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are poised to give politicians unprecedented power to track your data, restrict your movements, and control your life.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/how-will-cbdcs-political-oppression-your-country


**'We allowed Alameda to withdraw unlimited funds' — Gary Wang at SBF trial**

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According to FTX's former chief technology officer, Sam Bankman-Fried committed crimes with himself, Nishad Singh and Caroline Ellison.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/alameda-research-withdraw-unlimited-funds-gary-wang


**3 reasons why Bitcoin struggles to rally above $28.5K  **

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Bitcoin started the week with an uptick in investor sentiment, but there are three major factors preventing BTC price from recapturing the $30,000 level.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/3-reasons-why-bitcoin-struggles-to-rally-above-29k


**3 reasons why Bitcoin is struggling to rally above $28.5K  **

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Bitcoin started the week with an uptick in investor sentiment, but there are three major factors preventing BTC price from recapturing the $30,000 level.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/3-reasons-why-bitcoin-struggles-to-rally-above-29k


**Friend.tech copycat StarsArena patches exploit after some funds were drained**

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StarsArena announced that attackers were draining funds through a loophole, but the contract has been patched to prevent further damage.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/friend-tech-copycat-starsarena-patches-exploit-after-some-funds-drained


**Friend.tech copycat Stars Arena patches exploit after some funds drained**

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Stars Arena announced that attackers were draining funds through a loophole, but the contract has been patched to prevent further damage.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/friend-tech-copycat-starsarena-patches-exploit-after-some-funds-drained


**Bitcoin due new local low? Watch these BTC price levels as $28K rejects**

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Bitcoin bulls struggle to top their highs from the start of the week, while BTC price forecasts diverge over what could be next.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-new-local-low-btc-price-levels-28k-rejects


**Macro factors to spark next crypto bull market in Q2 2024, Real Vision's Raoul Pal says**

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Macro factors will play a dominant role in sparking the next crypto bull market, which should start in Q2 2024, according to Raoul Pal.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/macro-factors-spark-next-crypto-bull-market-q2-2024-real-vision-raoul-pal


**College roommate talked to Sam Bankman-Fried about FTX's $8B hole on a paddle tennis court: Trial**

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Adam Yedidia, a former developer at FTX, testified regarding his knowledge of the crypto exchange's use of funds, claiming "Alameda had used customer deposits to pay its loans".

https://cointelegraph.com/news/college-roommate-sam-bankman-fried-ftx-8b-hole


**College roommate talked to Sam Bankman-Fried about FTX’s $8B hole on a paddle tennis court: Trial**

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Adam Yedidia, a former developer at FTX, testified regarding his knowledge of the crypto exchange’s use of funds, claiming “Alameda had used customer deposits to pay its loans.”

https://cointelegraph.com/news/college-roommate-sam-bankman-fried-ftx-8b-hole


**Crypto VC funding falls to 3-year lows as market rout continues**

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Venture capitalists are doing fewer deals and the average deal size is getting much smaller, according to researchers.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-vc-funding-falls-q4-2020-lows-research


**Friend.tech offers login removal solutions after SIM-swap reports **

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Friend.tech has enabled features for users to add and remove login methods on personal accounts after SIM-swaps gave hackers access to personal user information.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/friend-tech-support-remove-login-sim-swap-hack


**CoinDCX exchange expands self-custody wallet to support 155 countries**

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With Transak’s integration, CoinDCX’s Okto wallet has increased the number of supported jurisdictions from 60 to more than 150.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-exchange-coindcx-transak-deal-okto-wallet


**Pioneering generative artist propelled by personal tragedy — Matt Kane, NFT Creator **

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American artist Matt Kane codes a lunar calendar onto the blockchain, inspired by cavemen during prehistoric times.

https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/generative-artist-matt-kane-nft/


**Kraken set to acquire Dutch exchange BCM, eyes European expansion**

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Kraken is set to acquire the Netherlands-based cryptocurrency platform as part of its European expansion plans.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/kraken-to-acquire-dutch-exchange-bcm


**Bitcoin still beating US dollar in 'eggflation' — Fed data**

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Bitcoin is an unlikely choice for egg purchasing, but the amount needed per dozen speaks for itself.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-still-beats-us-dollar-eggflation-federal-reserve


**Blockchain key to verifying authenticity of real-world media — Nodle**

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As AI capabilities continue to evolve, proving the authenticity of real-world images, video and content could hinge on blockchain solutions.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockchain-to-verify-real-world-media-authenticity-nodle


**FTX exploiter moves $36.8M in Ether as Sam Bankman-Fried trial starts**

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While the exploiter initially held 175,496 ETH ($294 million), the current balance in their portfolio has come down to $196.014 million after a series of transfers.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-exploiter-moves-36-8-m-ether-sam-bankman-fried-trial


**CBDC will improve tax collection — Argentine central banker**

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Juan Agustín D’Attellis Noguera publicly supported Sergio Massa in promoting a central bank digital currency as a remedy for the national economy.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/cbdc-argentine-central-bank-cbdc-improve-tax-collection


**Crypto cards facilitated $3B payment volume since 2021 exchange deals — Visa exec **

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Visa executive Akshay Chopra reveals that the company’s partnerships with cryptocurrency exchanges have facilitated billions of dollars in payment volume.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/visa-crypto-cards-facilitate-3-b-dollars-payments-after-2021


**Crypto cards facilitated $3B payment volume post 2021 exchange deals - Visa VP **

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Visa’s CEMEA head of innovation and design Akshay Chopra reveals that the company’s partnership with cryptocurrency exchanges has facilitated billions of dollars in payment volumes.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/visa-crypto-cards-facilitate-3-b-dollars-payments-after-2021


**Crypto cards facilitated $3B payment volume since 2021 exchange deals — Visa exec **

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Visa’s CEMEA head of innovation and design, Akshay Chopra, reveals that the company’s partnerships with cryptocurrency exchanges have facilitated billions of dollars in payment volume.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/visa-crypto-cards-facilitate-3-b-dollars-payments-after-2021


**Hong Kong crypto VC opens $100M fund for Asian blockchain startups**

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The “Titan Fund” has already made five investments in different blockchain startups, with two going toward Hong Kong-based projects.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-vc-hong-kong-100-m-fund-asian-blockchain-startups


**Hong Kong crypto VC opens $100M fund for Asian blockchain startups **

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The crypto fund, named Titan Fund, has already made five investments in different blockchain startups with two going toward Hong Kong-based projects.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-vc-hong-kong-100-m-fund-asian-blockchain-startups


**Wrapped Crypto Tokens, Explained**

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Wrapped tokens are blockchain assets that represent other assets from different blockchains, facilitating interoperability within specific ecosystems.

https://cointelegraph.com/explained/wrapped-crypto-tokens-explained


**12 people will decide the fate of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried**

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45 prospective jurors were narrowed down to 12 after they were asked to discuss their background, employment, education, partners, children and their age.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-founder-sam-bankman-fried-sbf-trial-jury-revealed


**Friend.tech clone Stars Arena drives surge of activity on Avalanche**

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The price of AVAX has surged more than 8% amid heightened network activity brought about by Friend.tech look-alike Stars Arena.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/friend-tech-clone-stars-arena-drives-surge-avalanche-avax-token


**Time to ‘pull the brakes’ on Ethereum and rotate back to Bitcoin: K33 report**

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“The gravitational pull in crypto for the time being stays in BTC,” said K33 senior analyst Vetle Lunde.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-eth-etf-launch-lackluster-bitcoin-k33-research


**Bitcoin miners Marathon, Riot, CleanSpark increase BTC output in September**

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Marathon Digital, in particular, produced 1,242 Bitcoin in September, which accounted for a record 4.3% share of Bitcoin miner rewards.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-miner-marathon-digital-riot-platforms-increase-btc-production


**Latest update — Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried trial [Day 2]**

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The former FTX CEO faces seven counts of conspiracy and fraud. A New York court will decide his fate.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sam-bankman-fried-ftx-trial-updates


**Here’s what happened in crypto today**

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Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-happened-in-crypto-today


**Central banks will face unfamiliar challenges to achieve CBDC inclusivity, study says**

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The potential is there, but the difficulties in achieving financial inclusivity are often underestimated, a Bank of Canada study shows.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/central-banks-unfamiliar-challenges-cbdc-inclusivity-study-says


**Argentinian presidential candidate wants CBDCs to 'solve' hyperinflation**

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Sergio Massa’s stance on central bank digital currencies appears to be in complete opposition to Javier Milei, a pro-Bitcoin candidate who wants to abolish Argentina’s central bank.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/argentina-presidential-candidate-push-cbdc-solve-hyperinflation-elections


**Judge rejects SEC’s motion to file an appeal against Ripple ruling**

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District court judge Analisa Torres denied the SEC's motion to file an appeal, claiming that the regulator did not meet its burden to show that were substantial grounds for difference of opinion.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-motion-file-ripple-xrp-interlocutory-appeal-denied


**Judge rejects SEC’s motion to file an appeal against Ripple ruling**

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District court judge Analisa Torres denied the SEC's motion to file an appeal, claiming that the regulator did not show that were substantial grounds for difference of opinion.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-motion-file-ripple-xrp-interlocutory-appeal-denied


**US Treasury sanctions crypto wallets as authorities crack down on fentanyl**

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According to Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo, the sanctioned wallets "received millions of USD funds over hundreds of deposits" used for illicit drugs.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-treasury-sanctions-crypto-wallets-fentanyl


**Latest update — Former FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried trial [Day 1]**

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The former FTX CEO faces seven counts of conspiracy and fraud. A New York court will decide his fate.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sam-bankman-fried-ftx-trial-updates


**Cardano stablecoin project gambled away investors’ money before rug: Report**

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Ardana claimed to be creating a stablecoin platform on Cardano, but new evidence suggests it may have lost investors’ money in bad crypto trades.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/cardano-stabledcoin-project-gambled-away-investors-money-before-rug


**FTX execs who pleaded guilty are potential witnesses in Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal case**

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According to reports from the courthouse, Assistant U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon named Caroline Ellison, Gary Wang and Nishad Singh among those who may offer testimony.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-execs-witnesses-sam-bankman-fried-criminal-trial


**FTX execs who pleaded guilty among names of potential witnesses in Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal case**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-10/12a091d3-0a84-4b74-b4d2-319413db0275.jpg

According to reports from the courthouse, Assistant U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon named Caroline Ellison, Gary Wang, and Nishad Singh among those who may offer testimony.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-execs-witnesses-sam-bankman-fried-criminal-trial


**Bitcoin price drops its early week gains — Here is why**

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Bitcoin price gave up its recent gains as concerning signals from the US economy continue to weigh on investor sentiment.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/why-bitcoin-price-drops-its-early-week-gains


**Sam Bankman-Fried sues insurance company for defense costs as trial opens**

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SBF has directors and officers coverage through FTX Trading parent Paper Bird, but now that two companies have paid out $10 million, the third in line is balking, the suit claims.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sam-bankman-fried-sues-insurance-company-defense-costs-trial-opens


**Bitcoin drives digital asset inflows for the first time in 6 weeks: Report**

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But Solana was the only other major asset to show inflows for the week.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-solana-ethereum-xrp-drives-digital-asset-inflows-6-weeks


**Alex Mashinsky's jury trial scheduled for September 2024 **

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According to a New York court, the former Celsius CEO will remain free on $40-million bail through the legal proceedings.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/alex-mashinsky-trial-september-2024


**As trial begins, Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers push to exclude testimony from FTX users**

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Sam Bankman-Fried's legal team has requested the court block certain witnesses offering testimony on how they thought FTX would protect their assets.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sam-bankman-fried-exclude-testimony-ftx-customers


**ETF filings changed the Bitcoin narrative overnight — Ledger CEO**

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Ledger’s CEO says that, while it may take a few years, big money is getting into crypto.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/etf-bitcoin-ledger-ceo-pascal-gauthier


**Dirham stablecoin DRAM hits Uniswap, developed by relaunched Distributed Technologies Research**

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Distributed Technologies Research has launched DRAM, a Dirham-backed stablecoin that aims to tap into the performance of the United Arab Emirates fiat currency.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/abu-dhabi-firm-launches-dirham-backed-stablecoin


**Exclusive: Hackers selling discounted tokens linked to CoinEx, Stake hacks**

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Blockchain analytics firm Match Systems has contacted an individual who is believed to be selling tokens linked to the recent CoinEx and Stake hacks at discounted prices.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/exclusive-hackers-selling-stolen-tokens-coinex-stake


**Ethereum futures ETFs garner lukewarm reception on first day of trading**

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Day one trading volume across all nine products stood at less than $2 million.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-futures-etfs-launch-low-volume-trading-first-day


**AI can be used in 'every single process' of JPMorgan’s operations, says CEO **

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JPMorgan’s CEO Jamie Dimon pointed to trading, hedging, research and error detection as just some of the processes that can be streamlined by AI.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ai-every-single-process-jpmorgan-ceo-jamie-dimon


**6 Questions for JW Verret — the blockchain professor who’s tracking the money**

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J.W. Verret is the “Blockchain Professor.” He may be tracking your money, but he’s advocating for crypto.

https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/6-questions-for-jw-verret-an-attorney-whos-tracking-the-money-but-advocating-for-crypto/


**Class-action suit filed against Binance for alleged harm to FTX before its collapse**

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A California resident is suing Binance and its CEO for tweets last November that, according to allegations, led to the collapse of the rival exchange.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/class-action-suit-filed-against-binance-alleged-harm-ftx-collapse


**Investors drop class-action lawsuit against Terraform Labs and Do Kwon**

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The dropping of the suit came amid Terra facing a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Do Kwon possibly nearing the end of his sentence in Montenegro.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/investors-drop-lawsuit-terraform-labs-do-kwon


**Volatility Shares cancels ETH futures ETF launch, ‘didn’t see the opportunity at this point in time’**

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The company’s co-founder and president, Justin Young, told Cointelegraph in an email that plans to launch at a later date were “TBD.”

https://cointelegraph.com/news/volatility-shares-cancels-etheruem-eth-etf-futures-launch


**VC Roundup: Investors eyes blockchain analytics, gaming and crypto privacy  **

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Bubblemaps, CoinScan, Hinkal Protocol, and Mythic Protocol are among the latest crypto and blockchain funding deals.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/vc-roundup-investors-blockchain-analytics-gaming-crypto-privacy


**Tokenization is “securitization done on steroids" — Franklin Templeton CEO**

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Speaking at CNBC’s Delivering Alpha event, Jenny Johnson discussed how digital assets are disrupting securitization and the financial markets.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/tokenization-securitization-on-steroids-franklin-templeton-ceo


**Will Bitcoin ‘Uptober’ bring gains for MKR, AAVE, RUNE and INJ?**

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Bitcoin tends to rally in October, possibly opening the door for MKR, AAVE, RUNE, INJ and other altcoins.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/will-bitcoin-uptober-bring-gains-for-mkr-aave-rune-and-inj


**Microsoft to form nuclear power team to support AI: Report **

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Microsoft is forming a new team of professionals to advance its artificial intelligence plans with Small Modular Reactors and microreactors.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/microsoft-form-nuclear-power-team-support-ai


**Crypto synthetic assets, explained**

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A synthetic asset represents real-world assets digitally, created and traded on blockchain networks, mirroring the value and behavior of its underlying counterpart.

https://cointelegraph.com/explained/crypto-synthetic-assets-explained


**FTX exploiter moved more than $17.1M in ETH within the last 24 hours**

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Within these transactions, a significant portion of 7,749 ETH, equivalent to $13 million, was directed toward the Thorchain router and Railgun contract.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-exploiter-moved-more-than-17m-in-eth-within-the-last-24-hours


**FTX exploiter moved over $17M in ETH in the last 24 hours**

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A significant portion of the 7,749 ETH, worth roughly $13 million, was directed toward the THORChain router and Railgun contract.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-exploiter-moved-more-than-17m-in-eth-within-the-last-24-hours


**DOJ readies witnesses in Bankman-Fried trial, spotlight on FTX assets**

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This initiative also encompasses their comprehension of Sam Bankman-Fried's remarks and conduct, particularly regarding FTX's asset management.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/doj-readies-witnesses-in-bankman-fried-trial-spotlight-on-ftx-assets


**DOJ readies witnesses in Bankman-Fried trial, highlights FTX asset management**

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The DOJ intends to highlight the experiences of retail and institutional clients who entrusted substantial assets to FTX.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/doj-readies-witnesses-in-bankman-fried-trial-spotlight-on-ftx-assets


**Vitalik Buterin voices concerns over DAOs approving ETH staking pool operators**

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The Ethereum co-founder proposes a solution that could lower the likelihood of any individual liquid staking provider growing to a point where it poses a systemic risk.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/vitalik-buterin-dao-staking-pool


**SEC initiates legal action against FTX’s auditor**

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The SEC alleges that Prager Metis, an accounting firm engaged by bankrupt crypto exchange FTX in 2021, committed hundreds of violations related to auditor independence.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-lawsuit-prager-metis-audit-ftx


**SEC initiates legal action against FTX's auditor**

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The SEC alleges that Prager Metis, an accounting firm engaged by bankrupt crypto exchange FTX in 2021, committed hundreds of violations related to auditor independence.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-lawsuit-prager-metis-audit-ftx


**Ether futures ETFs launching, SBF trial to begin and 3AC’s Su Zhu arrested: Hodler’s Digest, Sept. 24-30**

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Ether futures ETFs to debut in the United States, Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial to begin and 3AC co-founder Su Zhu arrested.

https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/ether-futures-etfs-launching-sbf-trial-to-begin-and-3acs-su-zhu-arrested-hodlers-digest-sept-24-30/


**Brazil rolls out blockchain-based digital ID**

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Brazil is launching its new national identity program powered by blockchain technology. Rio de Janeiro, Goiás and Paraná will be the first states to issue identification documents on-chain.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/brazil-rolls-out-blockchain-based-digital-id


**Expect new crypto regulations to follow Bitcoin ETFs**

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Will Bitcoin ETFs attract more regulatory attention to the crypto industry? We can only hope because many questions need to be answered.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/expect-new-crypto-regulations-bitcoin-etfs


**VanEck to donate 10% of profits from Ether ETF to core developers**

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The Protocol Guild, a team of over 150 Ethereum core developers, will be the beneficiary. VanEck argues that asset managers should give back some Ether ETF proceeds to the community.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/vaneck-donate-profits-from-ether-etf-core-developers


**AI tech boom: Is the artificial intelligence market already saturated? **

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The AI sector has seen rapid investment over the last two years, but does that mean the market is overheated?

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ai-market-saturated-investment


**Bitcoin price posting best September since 2016 as BTC sellers eye $27.5K**

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Bitcoin remains on track to produce surprisingly solid September performance, but BTC price remains down over 11% in Q3.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-best-september-since-2016


**Leased proof-of-stake (LPoS), explained**

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This article provides a deep dive into leased proof-of-stake (LPoS), establishing how it works, its benefits, key features and its role in blockchains.

https://cointelegraph.com/explained/leased-proof-of-stake-lpos-explained


**FTX hacker’s wallet stirs as Ethereum ETFs prepare for US debut**

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The data reveals two transactions where the exploiter moved 2,500 ETH, each valued at $4 million.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-hacker-wallet-stirs-as-ethereum-etf-prepare-for-us-debut


**Paradigm accuses SEC of bypassing rules in Binance lawsuit**

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Paradigm claimed the SEC is attempting to use the allegations in its complaint to alter the law without adhering to the established rulemaking process.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/paradigm-accuses-sec-of-bypassing-rules-in-binance-lawsuit


**Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyer challenges US gov’t proposed jury questions**

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyer asserts that the proposed questions already insinuate his guilt in fraud and money laundering.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sam-bankman-fried-lawyer-jury-questions


**Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyer challenges US gov't proposed jury questions **

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Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyer asserts that the proposed questions already insinuate his guilt in fraud and money laundering.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sam-bankman-fried-lawyer-jury-questions


**Do Kwon dismisses Slack chat records as irrelevant evidence **

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Leaked Slack conversations between Terraform Labs co-founders, Do Kwon and Daniel Shin, have exposed their contemplation of orchestrating fraudulent transactions.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/terraform-labs-do-kwon-slack-chat-evidence


**Do Kwon dismisses Slack chat records as irrelevant evidence**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/d1115d00-50f0-4116-a482-fad803b45599.jpg

Leaked Slack conversations between Terraform Labs co-founders Do Kwon and Daniel Shin have exposed their contemplation of orchestrating fraudulent transactions.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/terraform-labs-do-kwon-slack-chat-evidence


**Crypto Biz: Kraken offers stock trading as exchanges adapt to changing regulations**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/0ae63f9d-9e38-43ca-8a13-221be06ae54a.jpg

This week’s Crypto Biz explores Kraken’s securities arm, Gemini’s expansion in India, Binance’s return to Belgium, and an oil company in Argentina investing in crypto mining.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-biz-kraken-offers-stock-trading-exchanges-adapt-regulations


**Industry leaders and policymakers weigh in on a potential US gov’t shutdown**

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A U.S. government shutdown is not inevitable, but even if one lasts for just hours or days, lawmakers’ priorities on their return may not be digital assets.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/industry-leaders-policymakers-government-shutdown


**Bitcoin’s inflation-hedge theory tested as rising interest rates bring turbulence to markets**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/1b32e456-c4f3-4ad8-915e-ef8bde0763d3.jpg

The losses on U.S. Treasurys recently surpassed $1.5 trillion, and the likely outcome is turbulent markets, but how will Bitcoin price fare?

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-inflation-hedge-theory-tested-rising-interest-rates-bring-turbulence-markets


**Pond0x DEX claims $100M in trading volume as critics allege it’s a scam**

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Pond0x reported that its DEX reached $100 million in cumulative volume, citing a Dune dashboard as evidence.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/pond0x-dex-claims-100-million-trading-volume-critics-allege-scam


**Here’s what happened in crypto today**

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Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-happened-in-crypto-today


**Chainlink multisig rules face speculation, Mixin offers $20M bounty: Finance Redefined**

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Mixin Network has offered a $20 million bug bounty to the exploiter behind a $200 million hack to return the remaining funds.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/chainlink-quietly-changes-multisig-rules-mixin-offers-20m-bounty-finance-redefined


**Georgia preparing limited live CBDC pilot, considering Ripple among tech providers**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/f0b23310-e1a5-4c86-aa0b-9bfe01efda64.jpg

As the country is considered for EU membership, the digital lari is seen as providing interoperability with a digital euro while preserving monetary freedom.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/georgia-cbdc-pilot-ripple-tech-providers


**Invesco Galaxy applies for spot Ether ETF**

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Investment firms Invesco and Galaxy Digital allegedly filed for a spot Ethereum ETF with the U.S. SEC on Sept. 29.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/invesco-galaxy-ether-spot-etf-application


**Costo sells out of gold bars, but is it a better investment than Bitcoin?**

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Gold bars recently sold out at Costco, reflecting investors’ souring mood about the economy. Is there a silver lining for Bitcoin?

https://cointelegraph.com/news/costo-sells-out-of-gold-bars-is-it-a-better-investment-than-bitcoin


**Bitcoin ETFs: A $600B tipping point for crypto**

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A new report indicated Bitcoin ETFs could release $600 billion in new demand — double Bitcoin’s current market cap. Here’s some math behind the estimates.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-etfs-600-billion-tipping-point-crypto


**Google Cloud is now a validator on the Polygon network**

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According to Polygon, “the same infrastructure used to power YouTube and Gmail” will help secure its network.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/google-cloud-validator-polygon-ethereum-network


**Price analysis 9/29: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, SOL, TON, DOT, MATIC**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/388816f3-9cba-4f26-b440-36e2c8bb72da.jpg

Crypto bulls are attempting a comeback. Here are the altcoins that traders are keeping an eye on.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/price-analysis-9-29-btc-eth-bnb-xrp-ada-doge-sol-ton-dot-matic


**Valkyrie backtracks on Ether futures contract purchases until ETF launch**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/e533c9a8-bd29-4d9b-b738-1d30c05d9ae3.jpg

Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas speculated that the SEC may have pressured Valkyrie to halt ETH futures contract purchases until the ETF was officially approved.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/valkyrie-backtracks-ether-futures-etf-launch


**Why is Ether (ETH) price up today?**

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Ether’s price is up today as traders weigh the possibility of an Ethereum futures ETF launching and a weaker than anticipated inflation print.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/why-is-ethereum-eth-price-up-today


**Ether the Ether: VanEck releases two ETF ads ahead of possible Monday launch**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/729e88f8-48e7-4752-8ec8-8f954f3f1e17.jpg

Once Ethereum futures ETF and spot Bitcoin ETF applications get approved, there will be a marketing war like we've never seen says, Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/vaneck-launch-ethereum-futures-etf-ads-ahead-sec-approval


**The metaverse is real: Zuck's 'incredible' photorealistic tech wows crypto twitter**

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Often roasted for his metaverse tech demos, Zuckerberg appears to have blown away internet users with his latest avatar tech.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaverse-podcast-lex-fridman-mark-zuckerberg-avatars-meta-codec


**The Metaverse is real: Zuck’s ‘incredible’ photorealistic tech wows crypto Twitter**

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Often roasted for his metaverse tech demos, Zuckerberg appears to have blown away internet users with his latest avatar tech.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaverse-podcast-lex-fridman-mark-zuckerberg-avatars-meta-codec


**China dev fined 3 yrs’ salary for VPN use, 10M e-CNY airdrop: Asia Express**

https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/magazine-Asia-Express-Asia-crypto-news-round-up-scaled.jpeg

Crypto industry concerns after Chinese dev fined 3 years’ salary for using a VPN, largest Ponzi in Hong Kong history, JPEX saga, and more.

https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/china-dev-fined-salary-vpn-10m-ecny-airdrop-asia-express/


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**Coinbase International launches perpetual futures trading for retail customers **

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The recent regulatory approval for the international subsidiary of Coinbase comes within a month of getting the NFA nod to offer crypto derivatives services to institutional clients in eligible US states.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-starts-perpetual-futures-trading-retail-customers


**FTX founder’s plea for temporary release should be denied, prosecution says **

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s renewed request for temporary release from jail prior to his upcoming trial should be denied according to the U.S. government.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-sam-bankman-fried-should-stay-jail-prosecution


**Bitcoin halving to raise ‘efficient’ BTC mining costs to $30K**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/f44c8ed9-14bb-408b-b278-6fb581c75d47.jpg

Bitcoin miners may see “severe” economic consequences from BTC price action staying below $30,000 after the 2024 halving, Glassnode warns.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-halving-efficient-btc-mining-costs-30k


**Crypto.com to become preferred exchange for PayPal USD**

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PayPal launched its U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin in August 2023.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-com-preferred-exchange-pay-pal-usd


**Crypto.com to become preferred exchange for PayPal USD **

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/1f136277-1cbb-4990-994b-9b23c90f4fde.JPG

PayPal launched its U.S. dollar-backed, Ethereum-built stablecoin in August 2023.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-com-preferred-exchange-pay-pal-usd


**Crypto.com to become preferred exchange for PayPal USD**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/1f136277-1cbb-4990-994b-9b23c90f4fde.JPG

PayPal launched its U.S. dollar-backed, Ethereum-built stablecoin in August 2023.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-com-preferred-exchange-pay-pal-usd


**France, Singapore and Switzerland test cross-border CBDCs**

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Project Mariana was developed under the aegis of the Bank for International Settlements.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/cbdc-bis-france-singapore-switzerland-test


**Celsius valuation advisor approves value of debtors’ assets and liabilities**

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Stout Risius Ross, LLC, the valuation advisor for Celsius Network confirmed the accuracy of the bankrupt firm's valuation report.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/celsius-network-advisor-approves-valuation-report


**Celsius valuation advisor approves value of debtors’ assets and liabilities**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/d023dc43-db02-402e-8adf-8e7bbb5704b4.jpg

Stout Risius Ross, the valuation advisor for Celsius Network, confirmed the accuracy of the bankrupt firm’s valuation report.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/celsius-network-advisor-approves-valuation-report


**Brazil's crypto surge prompts Central Bank to tighten regulation**

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According to the Central Bank’s data, from January to August 2023, imports of crypto rose by 44.2%, compared to the same period last year.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-surge-brazil-central-bank-to-tighten-regulation


**Brazil’s crypto surge prompts central bank to tighten regulation**

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According to the central bank’s data, from January to August 2023, imports of crypto rose by 44.2% compared with the same period in 2022.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-surge-brazil-central-bank-to-tighten-regulation


**Is Bitcoin price going to crash again?**

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Bitcoin is still down 60% from its November 2021 all-time high, so many traders wonder if the BTC price could crash further in the coming months.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/is-bitcoin-price-going-to-crash-again


**Is Bitcoin price going to crash again?**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/991d8476-34e3-4dd4-a09b-915cb8c63bda.jpg

Bitcoin is still down 60% from its November 2021 all-time high so many traders are wondering if BTC price could crash further in the coming months.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/is-bitcoin-price-going-to-crash-again


**Binance urges users to convert Euros to USDT after Paysafe debank**

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Binance’s European debanking woes continue as it urges Paysafe users to convert their Euros to digital dollars.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-urges-users-to-convert-euros-to-usdt-after-paysafe-debank


**Binance urges users to convert euros to USDT after Paysafe debank**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/cb33428e-90dd-4cd5-8dc7-ee3415d0ea07.jpg

Binance’s European debanking woes continue as it urges Paysafe users to convert their euros to digital dollars.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-urges-users-to-convert-euros-to-usdt-after-paysafe-debank


**5 lowlights of Gary Gensler’s evasive testimony before Congress**

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The U.S. SEC chief was asked whether the purchase of Pokemon trading cards is a security transaction and whether Bitcoin is a commodity.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/gary-gensler-sec-testimony-congressional-hearing


**5 lowlights of Gary Gensler's evasive testimony before Congress**

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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission chief was asked whether the purchase of Pokemon trading cards is a security transaction and whether Bitcoin is a commodity.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/gary-gensler-sec-testimony-congressional-hearing


**Mark Zuckerberg reveals Meta AI chatbot, his answer to ChatGPT**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/2219770c-1038-450a-94fc-a935fc36afe5.jpg

The new AI assistant, Meta AI, will be initially available from Sept. 27 for a limited group of U.S.-based users.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/meta-ai-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-unveil-chatbot-rayban-metaverse


**Mark Zuckerberg reveals Meta AI chatbot, his answer to ChatGPT**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/2219770c-1038-450a-94fc-a935fc36afe5.jpg

The new AI assistant, Meta AI will be initially available from Sept. 27 for a limited group of U.S.-based users.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/meta-ai-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-unveil-chatbot-rayban-metaverse


**Ethereum futures ETFs could start trading next week — Bloomberg analyst**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/3da8d626-6149-48d7-a77f-0195a81e20c3.jpg

An impending U.S. government shutdown may be accelerating the launch of Ethereum futures ETFs, analysts suggest.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ether-futures-etfs-launch-next-week-government-shutdown


**Ethereum futures ETFs could start trading next week — Bloomberg analyst**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/3da8d626-6149-48d7-a77f-0195a81e20c3.jpg

An impending U.S. government shutdown may be accelerating the launch of Ether futures ETFs, analysts suggest.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ether-futures-etfs-launch-next-week-government-shutdown


**Do Kwon says SEC’s extradition request is impossible**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/d95eb1e9-12f3-4772-9365-d09f3e74b8cc.jpg

The Terraform Labs co-founder has pushed back against the SEC’s request to question him in the United States.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/do-kwon-sec-extradition-request-impossible-deposition-united-states


**Bitcoin miner Marathon mines invalid block in failed ‘experiment’**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/ecc84916-2068-40b0-8c65-1680b1243f8b.jpg

Marathon said the bug emanated from its experimental mining pool used to research ways to optimize operations.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-mining-firm-marathon-mines-invalid-block-btc


**Minecraft bans Bitcoin P2E, iPhone 15 & crypto gaming, Formula E: Web3 Gamer**

https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/magazine-web-3-gaming1-scaled.jpg

Microsoft bans play-to-earn Bitcoin Minecraft server Satlantis, iPhone 15 has big potential for crypto gaming, Formula E preview, and more.

https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/minecraft-bans-bitcoin-play-earn-iphone-15-crypto-gaming-formulae-preview-web3-gamer/


**SEC pushes deadlines for ARK 21Shares, VanEck spot Ether ETF applications**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/3f494e48-8003-4dce-b68f-540a915ff6b3.jpg

The commission also designated a longer period to reach a decision on spot Bitcoin ETF applications from ARK 21Shares and GlobalX on Sept. 26.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-pushes-deadlines-spot-ether-etfs


**SEC pushes deadlines for ARK 21Shares, VanEck spot Ether ETF applications**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/3f494e48-8003-4dce-b68f-540a915ff6b3.jpg

The commission also designated a longer period to decide on spot Bitcoin ETF applications from ARK 21Shares and Global X on Sept. 26.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-pushes-deadlines-spot-ether-etfs


**Former CEO of sham crypto miner IcomTech pleads guilty of wire fraud for Ponzi scheme**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/7fa5d18e-2143-4652-bcd7-b00bdc2f14e6.jpg

Former IcomTech head Marco Ochoa is the latest crypto fraudster to face charges, while the CFTC charged another company and its head.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sham-crypto-miner-icom-tech-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-ponzi-scheme


**ChatGPT can browse the internet now, no longer limited to info from 2021**

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The browsing update is limited to Plus and Enterprise subscribers for now, but will roll out to all users "soon," says OpenAI.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/chat-gpt-ai-openai-browse-internet-no-longer-limited-info-2021


**ChatGPT can now browse the internet, no longer limited to info from 2021**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/d1b87150-115f-4462-89dd-edaa2588dc40.jpg

The browsing update is limited to Plus and Enterprise subscribers for now but will roll out to all users “soon,” says OpenAI.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/chat-gpt-ai-openai-browse-internet-no-longer-limited-info-2021


**SEC's Gensler taken to task over crypto custody guidance again in House hearing **

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/9ca1132c-9e1f-4947-83fe-96562e23d412.jpg

The SEC’s controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 has received a steady flow of criticism since its publication in March 2022.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-gensler-crypto-custody-guidance-house-hearing


**Crypto exchange Kraken plans move into US stock trading: Report**

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The firm reportedly acquired a broker-dealer license from the U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority as part of the expansion plan.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/kraken-launches-stock-trading


**Bitcoin price holds steady as S&P 500 plunges to 110-day low**

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The S&P 500 dropped to a 110-day low as the market digests what “higher for longer” means for stocks. Will Bitcoin begin to chart its own path?

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-holds-steady-as-s-p-500-plunges-to-110-day-low


**Bitcoin price holds steady as S&P 500 plunges to 110-day low**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/fc307d25-4efc-4bee-b89e-7d35408df1d3.jpg

The S&P 500 dropped to a 110-day low as the market digested what “higher for longer” meant for stocks. Will Bitcoin begin to chart its own path?

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-holds-steady-as-s-p-500-plunges-to-110-day-low


**SEC’s Gensler is loyal to banks, not an impartial regulator — Rep. Tom Emmer**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/6658f66e-4dde-4e82-9e6e-412a67393f1a.jpg

During a hearing on Sept. 27, Emmer hinted that Gary Gensler’s Wall Street background limits his impartiality as an industry regulator.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-gensler-loyal-banks-not-impartial-regulator-rep-tom-emmer


**SEC's Gensler is loyal to banks, not an impartial regulator — Rep. Tom Emmer**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/6658f66e-4dde-4e82-9e6e-412a67393f1a.jpg

During a hearing on Sept. 27, Emmer hinted that Gary Gensler's Wall Street background limits his impartiality as an industry regulator.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-gensler-loyal-banks-not-impartial-regulator-rep-tom-emmer


**UK politicians enter the metaverse, mainstream media says NFTs are worthless: Nifty Newsletter**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/9ed9f40c-25a9-4f1c-9d87-249176f5723a.jpg

British politicians went to the metaverse to discuss the benefits and potential challenges that Web3 technology brings.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/uk-politicians-enter-metaverse-mainstream-media-says-nf-ts-are-worthless-nifty-newsletter


**Uniswap Foundation targets $62M in additional funding**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/f23618f6-152e-4cfb-bb68-c7a4a5c2286d.jpg

The foundation plans to issue $15 million per year in community grants to fund DeFi projects.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/uniswap-foundation-targets-62-million-additional-funding


**Uniswap Foundation targets $62M in additional funding**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/f23618f6-152e-4cfb-bb68-c7a4a5c2286d.jpg

The Foundation plans to issue $15 million per year in community grants to fund DeFi projects.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/uniswap-foundation-targets-62-million-additional-funding


**IBM, Microsoft, others form post-quantum cryptography coalition**

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The coalition includes Google sibling company SandboxAQ and the University of Waterloo.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ibm-microsoft-form-post-quantum-cryptography-coalition-encryption-computing-bitcoin


**IBM, Microsoft, others form post-quantum cryptography coalition**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/076b2758-3645-4964-b3ec-f1be359e1a9d.jpg

The coalition includes Google’s sibling company SandboxAQ and the University of Waterloo.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ibm-microsoft-form-post-quantum-cryptography-coalition-encryption-computing-bitcoin


**Texas is home to nearly 30% of all Bitcoin hash rate — Foundry**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/a8e39042-40ce-4d9a-84df-09ffeaed9918.jpg

According to Foundry’s data pool, Texas accounts for 28.5% of all Bitcoin hash rate in the United States.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/texas-home-nearly-30-percent-bitcoin-hash-rate-foundry


**How AI is changing crypto: Hype vs. reality  **

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/8ff23536-44c7-4773-a996-337344c2be2e.jpg

The latest Cointelegraph Report assesses the value AI is bringing to the crypto industry by separating the hype from real use cases.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/how-ai-changing-crypto-hype-reality


**Hong Kong police recover $11M worth of assets in JPEX case: Report **

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/78bd17ec-3d98-4d64-a8a5-9602d87e2ed4.jpg

The JPEX scandal has grown to become one of the largest fraud case in the country with over 2300 victims and losses estimated over $175 million.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/jpex-hong-kong-police-recover-11-m-worth-of-assets


**Coinbase CEO slams Chase UK for ‘totally inappropriate’ crypto move**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/4aa1351b-6736-414b-b420-2932cd34558d.jpg

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has been actively pursuing the exchange's expansion ambitions in the United Kingdom amid mounting legal issues in the U.S..

https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-ceo-slams-chase-uk-for-totally-inappropriate-crypto-move


**CIA to build its own Chat-GPT-style AI bot for investigations: Report **

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/62e0bef6-d381-45bb-bf19-09dd71a2350e.jpg

The CIA says it is creating its own Chat-GPT AI tool for its agencies to conduct open-source investigations through analyzing public information.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/cia-builds-its-own-chatgpt-style-ai-bot


**Binance still struggling to find banking partner in France: Report**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/5902bc29-075b-43f8-817b-7819dc29eec1.jpg

The local subsidiary of the world’s largest crypto exchange has suggested that customers convert all their fiat currency on the exchange to crypto.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-still-struggling-find-french-banking-partner-report


**Mixin Network offers $20M bug bounty to hackers in $200M hack **

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/d6c36c64-fbc4-40df-bd2e-b33d09db0895.jpg

Mixin Network suffered a breach in its third-party cloud server database resulting in the theft of nearly $200 million worth of digital assets.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/mixin-network-offers-20-m-bug-bounty-200-m-hack


**Argentinian oil company to start mining crypto with gas power leftovers**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/84ff2238-f79f-4883-81af-5c155e3d2e2b.jpg

Tecpetrol hopes to reduce environmental impact by avoiding gas emissions, and generate some additional profits in the meantime.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/argentinian-oil-company-starts-mining-crypto-gas-power-leftovers


**Gensler testimony - crypto enforcement actions driven by “wide-ranging noncompliance”**

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SEC chair Gary Gensler is set to highlight a new focus on AI, predictive data analytics and the cryptocurrency sector before the U.S. financial services committee.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/gensler-testimony-crypto-enforcement-actions-due-to-noncompliance


**Gensler testimony — Crypto enforcement actions driven by “wide-ranging noncompliance”**

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler is set to highlight a new focus on AI, predictive data analytics and the cryptocurrency sector before the U.S. Financial Services Committee.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/gensler-testimony-crypto-enforcement-actions-due-to-noncompliance


**Ethereum OFAC compliance dips to 45% post-Merge upgrade**

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The list of top censorship offenders is populated by popular platforms such as Binance, Celsius Network, Bitfinex, Ledger Live, Huobi (HTX) and Coinbase.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-ofac-compliance-dips-45-post-merge-upgrade


**Binance fully exits Russia with sale to CommEX**

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The financial details of the deal remain undisclosed, however as a full exit from Russia, Binance will have no ongoing revenue split, nor any option to buy back shares, the companies said.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-fully-exits-russia-with-sale-to-commex


**Binance fully exits Russia with sale to CommEX**

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The financial details of the deal remain undisclosed. However, as a full exit from Russia, Binance will have no ongoing revenue split, nor any option to buy back shares, the companies said.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-fully-exits-russia-with-sale-to-commex


**6th Swiss bank joins SDX crypto exchange**

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Hypothekarbank Lenzburg, a regional Swiss bank with over $7 billion in assets, joins SDX’s central securities depository.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sdx-crypto-exchange-gets-sixth-swiss-bank


**Sixth Swiss Bank Joins SDX Crypto Exchange **

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Hypothekarbank Lenzburg, a regional Swiss bank with over $7 billion in assets, joins the Central Securities Depositary of SDX.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sdx-crypto-exchange-gets-sixth-swiss-bank


**Will Bitcoin price hold $26K ahead of monthly $3B BTC options expiry?**

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Bitcoin trading volumes at a five-year low and the S&P 500 reaching its lowest levels in over three months could spell trouble for BTC bulls.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-26k-monthly-3-billion-btc-options-expiry


**Bitcoiner who tried to trade his way to Alaska has failed, 900 miles from finish**

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Despite coming up short of his goal, crypto trader Thomas Kralow said the crypto-funded expedition was all about two things: “Bitcoin and happiness.”

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-trader-thomas-kralow-bitcoin-trading-journey-united-states


**Bitcoin Ordinals haven’t wrestled blockspace from money TXs: Glassnode**

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Inscriptions have been acting more as a "packing filler," stuffed into any remaining space once higher-value monetary transfers are packed into blocks, said the firm.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-ordinals-have-not-displaced-money-transfers-blockspace-glassnode


**AirBit Club 'ponzi' co-founder gets 12 years prison**

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Convicted fraudster Pablo Renato Rodriguez will also need to serve three years of supervised release after he finishes his 12 year imprisonment sentence.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/airbit-club-co-founder-sentenced-prison-crypto-mining-ponzi


**Sam Bankman-Fried's political donations can be surfaced in trial, rules judge**

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Despite campaign finance charges being dropped in July, the prosecution has been granted permission to present evidence of Bankman-Fried’s political donations in his upcoming fraud trial.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sam-bankman-fried-political-donations-allowed-upcoming-trial


**Crypto lender BlockFi gets court nod to repay customers**

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The approval is seen as a milestone moment for BlockFi's 100,000-plus creditors, who have been long awaiting repayment.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-lender-block-fi-liquidation-plan-approval-repay-customer


**Crypto lender BlockFi gets court nod to repay customers**

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The approval is seen as a milestone moment for BlockFi's over 100,000 creditors, who have been long awaiting repayment.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-lender-block-fi-liquidation-plan-approval-repay-customer


**Crypto lender BlockFi gets court nod for plan to repay customers**

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The approval is seen as a milestone moment for BlockFi's 100,000-plus creditors, who have been long awaiting repayment.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-lender-block-fi-liquidation-plan-approval-repay-customer


**Nomura’s Laser Digital receives in-principal approval for operations in Abu Dhabi**

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The Japanese bank joins a rapidly growing number of digital asset firms operating in Abu Dhabi and the rest of the United Arab Emirates.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/nomura-laser-digital-receives-in-principal-approval-abu-dhabi


**SEC pushes deadline for ARK 21Shares spot Bitcoin ETF to January**

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The commission gave itself an additional 60 days to consider the listing of ARK 21Shares’ investment vehicle on the Cboe BZX Exchange, with a final deadline set for Jan. 10.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-pushes-deadline-ark-21shares-spot-bitcoin-etf


**Here’s what happened in crypto today**

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Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-happened-in-crypto-today


**Celsius creditors vote in favor of reorganization plan **

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The majority of Celsius creditors have voted in favor of a plan that will see approximately $2 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum returned to creditors.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-lender-celsius-creditors-vote-favor-reorganization-plan


**Crypto exchange Binance reopens exchange services in Belgium**

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In June, Binance was ordered to halt its services in Belgium "with immediate effect," leading to the exchange redirecting Belgian users to its Binance Poland entity.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-exchange-binance-resumes-services-belgium


**Vitalik Buterin’s Privacy Pool proposal is just the start**

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Vitalik Buterin's September paper about Privacy Pools touched on an idea that could be the start of a new approach to privacy for crypto transactions.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/vitalik-buterin-privacy-pool-interesting-but-just-the-start


**Crypto bills could be delayed as many prepare for US gov't shutdown**

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Bills focused on crypto regulation, market structure, and stablecoins could all be put on hold if U.S. lawmakers don't reach a decision on government spending by Sept. 30.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-bills-delayed-us-government-shutdown


**MetaMask ‘glitch’ caused opBNB recommended fees to be too high: Report**

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According to BNB Chain, MetaMask was averaging recommended fees from multiple networks, causing opBNB recommended fees to be too high.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/metamask-glitch-caused-opbnb-recommended-fees-too-high-report


**NASA plans to prove its next Moon landing is real using blockchain**

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The Isle of Man and Florida-based computing startup Lonestar are partnering with NASA to pioneer a blockchain-verified, data storage solution on the Moon.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/nasa-plans-prove-next-moon-landing-real-blockchain


**mBridge CBDC project preparing for new members, launch of minimum viable product**

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The project now includes central and commercial banks from China, Hong Kong, Thailand and the UAE. Future new members were not identified.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/mbridge-cbdc-project-preparing-new-members-minimum-viable-product


**Gemini legal team accuses DCG of ‘gaslighting’ Genesis creditors**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/d3b42a6e-cd8f-41f7-8194-6a250083a2ea.jpg

Lawyers representing Gemini Trust filed a response in bankruptcy court to Digital Currency Group’s plan claiming to offer unsecured creditors a “70–90% recovery."

https://cointelegraph.com/news/gemini-legal-team-accuses-dcg-gaslighting-genesis-creditors


**Crypto Biz: PayPal rolls out crypto ramps, Franklin Templeton joins BTC ETF race, and more**

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This week’s Crypto Biz looks at PayPal’s crypto gateway, Franklin Templeton’s BTC ETF filing, Coinbase’s Lightning Network integration, and Meta’s plans for a new AI model.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-biz-paypal-rolls-out-crypto-ramps-franklin-templeton-joins-btc-etf-race-and-more


**SEC reverses decision on sealing, redacting some documents in Binance.US case**

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The documents filed Aug. 28 may be seen by the public in a week. They are not all the sealed documents in the case, however.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-reverses-itself-sealing-redacting-some-documents-binance-us-case


**Sam Bankman-Fried says, ‘I did what I thought was right,' in leaked docs: Report**

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Documents provided by crypto influencer Tiffany Fong reportedly revealed details about the former FTX CEO’s life under house arrest and his relationship with Caroline Ellison.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sam-bankman-fried-leaked-docs-revealed


**Coinbase CEO stands up for DeFi, Polygon says $1B ZK-rollup paying off: Finance Redefined **

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Coinbase’s CEO has become the latest ally of the DeFi space, calling for apt regulations of the ecosystem rather than enforcement action by regulatory bodies.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-ceo-stands-up-for-defi-polygon-says-1b-zk-rollup-paying-off-finance-redefined


**Nvidia AI partner Databricks raises $500M to achieve $43B valuation**

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Capital One also joined the investment round, despite being the top client of rival cloud platform Snowflake.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/nvidia-ai-partner-databricks-raises-500-m-43-b-valuation


**Alibaba launches its ChatGPT-like AI model for public use amid loosening restrictions in China**

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The launch comes just weeks after Chinese authorities began accepting applications for public-facing AI systems.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/alibaba-launches-chat-gpt-like-ai-model-for-public-restrictions-china


**Court approves sale of FTX digital assets **

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Assets will be sold off weekly, with special handling for BTC, ETH and "insider-affiliated tokens."

https://cointelegraph.com/news/court-approves-sale-ftx-digital-assets


**Paxos confirms it’s responsible for $500K mistaken Bitcoin transaction**

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The account that paid $500,000 to move $2,000 worth of Bitcoin was a Paxos server, the company stated.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/paxos-confirms-responsible-for-500k-mistaken-bitcoin-transaction


**Why is Bitcoin price up today?**

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Bitcoin’s price gains strength despite today’s CPI report reflecting a slight energy price-induced increase in inflation.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/why-is-bitcoin-price-up-today


**Ripple says security incident accelerated its acquisition of Fortress Trust**

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A multimillion-dollar security breach involving a third-party vendor hastened Ripple’s acquisition of Fortress Trust on Sept. 8.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ripple-security-incident-accelerated-fortress-trust-acquisition


**Google to allow NFT game ads, metaverse ‘hot’ in Asia: Nifty Newsletter**

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Google will allow NFT game advertisements that do not have any gambling or gambling services included within the games.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/google-to-allow-nft-game-ads-metaverse-hot-in-asia-nifty-newsletter


**EU parliament votes overwhelmingly in support of DAC8 crypto tax reporting rule**

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The measure received 535 votes for with 57 against and 60 abstentions in a plenary session.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/eu-parliament-votes-overwhelmingly-support-dac8-cryptocurrency-tax-reporting-rule


**Here’s what happened in crypto today**

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Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-happened-in-crypto-today


**Cosmos Hub upgrades to offer liquid staking**

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The upgrade introduces a liquid staking module, eliminating a 21-day locking period applied for unstaked ATOM tokens.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/cosmos-hub-upgrades-offer-liquid-staking


**SEC charges company behind Stoner Cats NFT series with unregistered securities sale **

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/8639f850-46d4-495a-95f6-26ed259728cf.jpg

The animated series, accessible only to NFT holders, had a cast that included Vitalik Buterin, Gary Vaynerchuk and Hollywood A-listers.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-charges-company-behind-stoner-cats-nft-series-unregistered-securities-sale


**Bitcoin at $25K: Discount or disaster?**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/c51eefa1-59b0-4dee-b891-4f0e8b12cc26.jpg

This week, The Market Report discusses Bitcoin’s recent dip below $25,000 and what it means for the near future. Was it a discount or a disaster?

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-at-25k-discount-or-disaster


**Huobi’s new name, HTX, raises community eyebrows**

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The name HTX represents the exchange, the blockchain project Tron and the company’s 10th anniversary.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/huobi-new-name-htx-stands-for-exchange-tron-and-10th-anniversary


**Huobi’s new name, HTX, raises community eyebrows**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/5fdc494e-20c4-4013-a9f7-254180ed8c7d.jpg

Huobi’s new name, HTX, represents the exchange, the blockchain project Tron and the company’s 10th anniversary.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/huobi-new-name-htx-stands-for-exchange-tron-and-10th-anniversary


**Are DAOs overhyped and unworkable? Lessons from the front lines**

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Many contend that DAOs have failed to deliver on their promises, but developers are coming up with novel solutions.

https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/dao-hyped-voting-decentralization/


**BNB Smart Chain Optimism-powered layer-2 opBNB hits mainnet**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/503eaa44-3735-4474-a650-4474485fc0d3.jpg

Binance’s Ethereum layer-2 scaling platform, opBNB, is now publicly available, following extensive testing of the OP Stack-based platform.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-optimism-scaling-platform-op-bnb-hits-mainnet


**Are real world assets set to take market share?**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/c37befea-ffef-4df4-a0ce-4cc2ed81abd5.jpg

The blockchain has seen many narratives over the years. Some of these have turned into actual use cases and continued with strength.

https://cointelegraph.com/innovation-circle/are-real-world-assets-set-to-take-market-share


**Bitcoin price reacts as 3.7% CPI sees inflation jump beyond forecasts**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/a825260d-3c9d-495c-9eeb-8b8d53552421.jpg

BTC’s price clings to $26,000, with Bitcoin traders braced for the Wall Street open, following the latest CPI report.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-cpi-inflation-jump-beyond-forecasts


**Gemini Earn users could recover all funds in new DCG remuneration scheme **

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/869a7e41-6c40-424c-9820-dbdf0da35b31.jpg

DCG suggests a new deal in Genesis bankruptcy, offering unsecured creditors 70%–90% baseline recovery; if approved, it would involve the renegotiation of a $630-million loan between Genesis and DCG.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/gemini-earn-users-recover-all-funds-dcg-remuneration


**Grammy CEO clarifies AI Drake song ineligible for award over copyright issues **

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/adc1ac72-c7de-4ff9-908c-e2bc465b7019.jpg

The Record Academy executive clearly stated that the track is “not eligible” and cited that the vocals were not legally obtained nor were they cleared by the label or artist.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/grammy-ceo-ai-drake-song-ineligible-for-award


**North Korea’s Lazarus Group responsible for $55M CoinEx hack: Report**

https://images.cointelegraph.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=90,width=840/https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2023-09/2480e2c8-95c8-43db-9a7b-cb65bd6fab44.jpg

Security firm SlowMist estimated that at least $55 million in digital assets were taken by the CoinEx hackers.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinex-north-korea-s-lazarus-group-responsible-for-55-m-coin-ex-hack-report


**Ponzi vs. pyramid schemes: What’s the difference?**

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Ponzi schemes promise returns generated from the money of future investors, while in pyramid schemes, income flows up through recruitment.

https://cointelegraph.com/explained/ponzi-vs-pyramid-schemes-whats-the-difference