Kraken denies SEC claims, argues digital assets aren’t securities
Kraken firmly disputes SEC allegations, citing the lack of clarity in federal securities law and overreach in its regulatory scope.
US lawmakers unite against AI abuse, support NO FAKES Act
A legal professional warns that the bill could lead to private censorship, posing risks to free speech and creators’ rights.
Exploring the intersection of data, AI and blockchain with Chainbase COO
Chainbase chief operating officer Chris Feng discusses how onchain data is evolving into a new asset class and how AI is reshaping the Web3 ecosystem.
Hong Kong considers new licensing regime for OTC crypto trading
Hong Kong’s SFC is exploring new licensing regulations for OTC cryptocurrency services, seeking input from industry participants.
Altcoins need ‘substantial bull market’ to avoid VC funding drought: Analyst
A “substantial bull market” is needed to avoid VC funds drying up after too much money was allocated to funds “clearly underperforming benchmarks,” a crypto analyst says.
Vitalik Buterin ups X activity in August, posts more than last 18 months
After moving to Farcaster, Vitalik Buterin appears to be back on X with over 150 posts or replies in the last month.
OpenAI says latest o1 model on ‘new level’ can ‘think before it answers’
OpenAI claims its newest model, OpenAI o1, is so advanced it was “resetting the counter back to one” for naming its AIs.
Sky proposes dropping Wrapped Bitcoin over claimed Justin Sun ties
The team behind Sky, formerly Maker, wants to drop WBTC due to what it claimed were recent changes in ownership and control “likely involving Justin Sun or affiliates.”
Consumer watchdogs call for EU action on in-game digital money
Consumers fall prey to many deceptive practices when buying and using in-game currencies in video games, claims BEUC.
Trump to launch World Liberty Financial crypto platform on Monday
Donald Trump said in a video posted to X that his World Liberty Financial crypto project would launch Sept. 16.