Democrats send counteroffer to Republicans over Clarity Act provisions Democrats have sent Republicans a counteroffer concerning provisions in the Clarity Act, signaling ongoing negotiations over the legislation’s language. The details of the counteroffer were not provided. As a result, it remains unclear which provisions Democrats are seeking to change or how Republicans may respond. The…
MetaMask Adds New Wallet Protections Against Crypto Scams MetaMask, the self-custodial crypto wallet built by Consensys, has rolled out new protections aimed at reducing losses from scams and fraudulent transfers. The update is designed to help users identify suspicious activity before funds leave their wallet. The release comes as crypto users continue to face a…
OpenAI’s Sam Altman Warns Humans Could Lose Control of AI OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is urging the AI industry to “pace” development, warning that advanced systems could create outcomes that “go very badly” if safety and governance fail to keep up with capabilities. In a post on X, Altman outlined two core risks he believes…
Crypto’s Clarity Act heads into a make-or-break week with no clear outcome The U.S. Senate is approaching a pivotal procedural vote on the CLARITY Act, a major crypto market structure bill that could reshape how digital assets are regulated in the United States. A cloture vote has been scheduled for September 15, and it will…
DNA From a 42,000-Year-Old “Last Neanderthal” Points to 50,000 Years of Isolation DNA recovered from a 42,000-year-old Neanderthal suggests that the individual’s population had remained isolated for roughly 50,000 years. The finding offers a rare glimpse into the genetic history of Neanderthals and the extent to which some of their communities remained separated over long…
Bitcoin at $400,000 by 2030 Still “Reasonable Target,” Coinbase CEO Says Bitcoin reaching $400,000 by 2030 remains a “reasonable target,” according to the chief executive of Coinbase. The projection reflects a long-term view of Bitcoin’s potential valuation rather than a near-term price forecast. It also highlights the growing focus among major crypto industry executives on…
DeepSeek’s New Model Nearly Matches GPT-6 Astra on Design at 1.4% of the Cost DeepSeek’s new artificial intelligence model reportedly performs nearly as well as GPT-6 Astra on design-related tasks while costing just 1.4% as much. The comparison highlights the growing focus on the efficiency of AI systems, not only their capabilities. If the figures…
Albuquerque Bans Bitcoin ATMs, Giving Operators 45 Days to Remove Them Albuquerque has approved a new ordinance that bans cryptocurrency ATMs within city limits, joining a growing list of U.S. cities moving to restrict the machines amid rising fraud complaints. KOAT Action 7 News reported that the measure passed on a 6–3 vote. Under the…
ChatGPT Images 2.5 vs. Nano Banana 2: Which One Is Better? No supporting information was provided to establish what ChatGPT Images 2.5 or Nano Banana 2 are, how they compare, or what happened. As a result, there is not enough verified material to assess their features, performance, availability, or broader significance.
Bitwise Amends Ethereum ETF Filing to Include Staking Mechanics Bitwise has amended its filing for an Ethereum exchange-traded fund to include provisions related to staking, adding a new element to its proposed product structure. Staking allows participants to help secure the Ethereum network by committing ether to the protocol. In return, stakers may receive network…
Metaplanet cuts executive reward pool by 41%, extinguishing $220 million in value Metaplanet has reduced its executive reward pool by 41%, eliminating $220 million in value associated with the program. The reduction represents a significant change to the company’s executive compensation structure. However, the available information does not specify the pool’s original size, the timing…
Trader Bought STONK at a $1M Market Cap and Walked Away With $320K Profit A memecoin trader known as loshmi said he closed every open position on Sept. 13, finishing with $327,436 in realized profit. The gains were led by STONK, a token he said he began accumulating when its market capitalization was near $1…
DoubleZero Brings Kalshi Election Data to Crypto Traders DoubleZero is expanding access to Kalshi’s political markets, giving institutional and automated traders real-time election data ahead of the U.S. midterms. The move strengthens the link between prediction markets, trading infrastructure, and crypto-style market speculation. The development comes as election betting activity continues to grow, creating fresh…
Robinhood CEO says companies shouldn’t get veto over stock tokens in AMC feud Robinhood’s chief executive has argued that companies should not have the power to veto the creation or distribution of stock tokens, a position that has emerged amid a dispute involving AMC. Stock tokens are digital assets designed to represent exposure to shares…
Crypto Groups Challenge Illinois Tax Before It Takes Effect The Chamber of Digital Commerce and Blockchain Association are asking to block Illinois’ planned 0.2% tax on cryptocurrency activity. The groups argue the levy is unconstitutional and could saddle businesses with expensive, complicated compliance requirements before it takes effect in January. The legal challenge follows an…
Quantum-proof blockchain: why math, not machines, holds the key No underlying news details were provided to establish a specific development, announcement or event related to quantum-resistant blockchain technology.
Germany Reportedly Eyes 25% Crypto Tax From 2028 Germany’s Finance Ministry is reportedly considering a 25% tax on cryptocurrency gains, a major shift from rules that can make long-term crypto profits tax-free after a one-year holding period. The proposal could weaken one of Europe’s most attractive crypto tax advantages and force investors to rethink how…
The legal drama of imprisoned Sam Bankman-Fried is waiting on its last act Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, is pushing his case to the U.S. Supreme Court after failing to overturn his conviction in lower courts. His lawyers are formally asking the Supreme Court to review a decision by the…
Tom Lee Says a 2% Bitcoin Allocation Grew Into 85% of Some Portfolios Fundstrat Global Advisors founder and Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee says a small Bitcoin allocation recommended more than a decade ago dramatically reshaped the portfolios of clients who followed it. According to Lee, Fundstrat advised clients who were willing to take on crypto…
Court Slaps CFTC Over Kalshi Election-Bet Approval Federal judges just told the CFTC to stand down on blocking Kalshi’s election contracts, handing the derivatives exchange a rare win against federal oversight. The D.C. Circuit denied the agency’s emergency bid to freeze a lower-court ruling that already green-lit the contracts, meaning traders can start betting on…
