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Companies · 1 month ago California Woman Convicted in $2 Million Ponzi Scheme Involving Fake Smart Rings Michelle Bisnoff has been found guilty of orchestrating a nearly $2 million Ponzi scheme centered around a fictitious smart ring company, Esos Rings, claiming false endorsements from major brands.

Companies · 1 month ago Meta's Muse AI Sparks Controversy After Sharing User Address Without Consent A tech YouTuber claims Meta's Muse AI shared his home address and arranged a pickup without permission, raising concerns over privacy and data security.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Jumper Announces JUMP Token Sale as It Becomes an Independent Super-App for Onchain Finance Jumper is set to launch its first JUMP token sale on Legion, marking its transition to an independent company focused on onchain finance.

Spot & ETFs · 1 month ago U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Experience Major Recovery with $2.4B in Inflows U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen a significant turnaround, attracting $2.4 billion in net inflows for the week ending September 25, marking the largest inflow week since October 2025.

Policy · 1 month ago California Enacts Law Prohibiting Public Officials from Issuing Meme Coins Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2409, making California the first state to ban public officials from creating or promoting meme coins, effective January 1, 2027.

Opinion · 1 month ago Funding Gap Signals Potential Risks in AI Sector Similar to Past Crises A recent analysis highlights a funding gap in the AI industry that could signal risks reminiscent of the dot-com and housing crises. Experts caution that the capital flow crucial for AI companies may be tightening.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Vitalik Buterin Predicts Hegota as Ethereum's Final Conventional Fork Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin anticipates that the upcoming Hegota upgrade will be the last traditional fork for the network, paving the way for advanced quantum-safe technologies.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Bitcoin and Nasdaq Futures Decline Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions Bitcoin and Nasdaq futures have dropped following President Trump's remarks about potential military actions against Iran, reflecting heightened geopolitical risks and investor caution.

Compliance · 1 month ago Vietnamese National Charged in $53M Cryptocurrency Fraud Case A Vietnamese man faces charges for money laundering linked to cryptocurrency scams that defrauded U.S. victims of over $53 million, including a single loss of $16 million.

Derivatives · 1 month ago $270 Million Liquidated in 24 Hours as Crypto Market Faces Volatility The crypto market experienced significant turmoil as approximately $270 million in positions were liquidated in just 24 hours, primarily affecting long traders amid a volatile trading environment.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Tether Discloses Limited Exposure to EQIBank Amid US Asset Seizure Tether has revealed that its exposure to EQIBank, amid a US asset seizure involving Capstone Limited, is less than 0.034% of its total assets, raising questions about its reserves.

Regulation · 1 month ago Bloomberg Intelligence: Chinese Tech Needs AI Breakthrough to Close Valuation Gap Bloomberg Intelligence highlights a significant valuation gap between Chinese tech companies and their US counterparts, emphasizing the need for a domestic AI breakthrough to enhance profitability and investor confidence.

Markets · 1 month ago Motley Fool Analyzes Hyperliquid and Venice Token's Potential to Surpass Bitcoin A recent analysis by Motley Fool indicates that Hyperliquid and Venice Token could potentially exceed Bitcoin's market value within five years, driven by their current growth trajectories.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Mantle Reports Surge in Tokenized Assets, Reaching 1,473 in 2026 Mantle has announced a significant increase in the number of tokenized assets on its network, growing from 71 to 1,473 within the year, alongside a rise in distributed asset value to approximately $476 million.

Regulation · 1 month ago Anthropic Faces Regulatory Tensions with U.S. Administration Over AI Oversight Anthropic, an AI startup, is in conflict with the U.S. administration regarding AI regulatory frameworks, impacting its valuation and future funding prospects.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Apollo Warns AI Agents Could Trigger Bank Run by Moving Deposits to Higher Yields Apollo Global Management cautions that AI agents like Meta's Muse could lead to a mass withdrawal of deposits from US banks, as they automate the transfer of funds to higher-yield accounts.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Meta Introduces AI-Powered Eyewear and Personal Agent at Connect 2026 During the Connect 2026 conference, Meta unveiled a range of AI-enhanced eyewear and the Muse personal AI agent, signaling a shift away from traditional smartphones.

Regulation · 1 month ago China Considers Allowing ByteDance and Alibaba to Purchase Nvidia RTX Pro 5500 Chips China is reportedly exploring the possibility of allowing ByteDance and Alibaba to purchase Nvidia's RTX Pro 5500 chips, which are designed for high-end professional workstations. This move could signal a shift in China's approach to Nvidia hardware

Macro · 1 month ago Mitchell Askew Discusses 15 Million Inactive BTC and Its Impact on Bitcoin's Future Mitchell Askew from Blockware Intelligence analyzes the implications of 15 million inactive Bitcoin, indicating potential for price growth as selling pressure wanes.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger to Depart; Kristin Smith Returns as Interim Summer Mersinger will step down as CEO of the Blockchain Association on October 16, with Kristin Smith returning as interim CEO amidst significant regulatory changes in the crypto landscape.