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OpenAI supports California bill on marking AI content — Report

[Aug 28 12:30 PM] After previously opposing another AI-related bill, SB 1047, OpenAI has expressed support for AB 3211, which would require watermarks on AI-generated content.

US lawmaker reports AERO, GRT, and VELO investments in 2024

[Aug 27 7:57 PM] Georgia Representative Mike Collins previously disclosed purchasing up to $65,000 in ETH, but seems to have moved onto altcoin investments.

U.S. SEC Charges Two Brothers in $60M Ponzi Scam Using a Crypto Platform

[Aug 27 6:19 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged brothers Jonathan and Tanner Adam of attempting to defraud more than 80 investors with a $60 million Ponzi scheme involving a crypto asset trading platform, it announced on Monday.

Abra settles with SEC over unregistered securities charges

[Aug 26 6:29 PM] The SEC announced securities charges against the lending platform over its Abra Earn service but also said the firm had settled with pending civil penalties and an injunction.

RFK Jr says he is suspending, not terminating presidential campaign

[Aug 23 7:22 PM] The US Independent presidential candidate said he would remove himself from the ballot in ten battleground states where he might be a “spoiler” for Harris or Trump.

Crypto law firm loses appeal to force SEC’s hand on Ether classification

[Aug 23 5:59 AM] Hodl Law sued the SEC in 2022, claiming it could face the regulator’s ire for using Ethereum and wanted a court to force it to decide if ETH is a security.

SEC opposes Richard Heart’s bid to dismiss $1B securities lawsuit

[Aug 23 3:48 AM] The SEC hit back at Richard Heart’s bid to dismiss its lawsuit, claiming it has sway over him as his alleged illicit securities sales targeted the US.

Kamala Harris campaign may focus on highlighting innovation over crypto

[Aug 22 9:50 PM] Many in the industry don’t expect the Vice President to mention digital assets at the DNC, but her views on technology and regulation could signal a shift from Biden-era policies.

Changpeng Zhao moved to custody of field office ahead of Sept release

[Aug 22 7:54 PM] As of Aug. 22, the US Federal Bureau of Prisons listed the former Binance CEO as an inmate of the Residential Reentry Management Long Beach field office.

UK risks quantum startup exodus after Labour slashes incentives

[Aug 22 4:29 PM] A study from August 2023 suggested there were more than 50 UK-based quantum technology startups.

Nvidia crypto sales case could see flood of ‘frivolous’ lawsuits — Advocate body

[Aug 22 6:18 AM] Crypto advocates The Digital Chamber has backed Nvidia in a Supreme Court fight with investors, saying the court’s decision could affect the entire crypto industry.

Harris aide suggests VP will ‘support policies’ for crypto industry growth

[Aug 21 9:26 PM] The Democratic presidential candidate has been largely silent on digital assets since launching her campaign on July 21.

Polymarket odds of RFK Jr dropping out soar before Aug. 23 address

[Aug 21 7:28 PM] It’s unclear if the Independent presidential candidate will join forces with Donald Trump, but both are scheduled to speak in the same area on the same day.

Crypto firms contributed 48% of all corporate political donations in 2024: Report

[Aug 21 6:41 PM] Splits in the US House and Senate coupled with many expected tight elections could allow crypto interest groups to potentially "tip control of Congress one way or the other."

Wyoming mayoral candidate wants to run capital city with AI bot

[Aug 20 7:45 PM] Victor Miller entered the race and now uses a nickname to distinguish himself from the “Virtual Integrated Citizen, The Official Robot” he says is on the ballot.

Private transactions now dominate Ethereum order flow: Report

[Aug 20 5:49 PM] Private orders consume more than 50% of gas used on Ethereum, according to Blocknative.

Solana ETF ‘still in play’ despite Cboe filing removal — VanEck exec

[Aug 19 9:20 PM] VanEck is still advocating for its Solana ETF with regulators, said Matthew Sigel.

No mention of crypto in US Democratic Party’s 2024 platform

[Aug 19 5:54 PM] The 91-page party platform is expected to be passed on Aug. 19 in a vote from the Democratic National Convention.

Tokenized RWAs are ’a $30-trillion opportunity’ — Polygon exec

[Aug 19 4:39 PM] High-net-worth individuals and private equity funds will drive adoption, said Colin Butler.

Franklin Templeton files S-1 for new crypto index ETF

[Aug 16 9:22 PM] Issuers are lining up for the next wave of cryptocurrency exchange-trade funds.

Goldman Sachs, Capula, Avenir were biggest BTC ETF buyers in Q2 — CoinShares

[Aug 16 5:38 PM] The companies collectively purchased nearly $1.3 billion worth of Bitcoin ETF shares during the quarter.

NYSE, Nasdaq withdraw 3 more requests for crypto ETF options rule changes

[Aug 16 4:44 PM] Activity keeps heating up around Bitcoin and Ether ETF options.

US Financial Services Committee leaders want ‘regulatory sandboxes’ for AI

[Aug 16 4:24 PM] In a letter signed only by republicans, the committee responded to a request for information sent by the Department of the Treasury.

Does Hong Kong have issues with USDT and USDC? OSL exec weighs in

[Aug 16 11:21 AM] As Hong Kong looks into creating HKD and USD stablecoins, a local industry executive has addressed possible implications for stablecoins like UDST and USDC.

Solana ETFs will not see significant demand — Sygnum research head

[Aug 15 3:36 PM] Low uptake of Grayscale’s Solana fund is an early indicator, she said.

New Vanguard CEO: "We will not be launching crypto ETFs."

[Aug 14 8:15 PM] Vanguard is the second largest ETF issuer after Blackrock.

Exclusive: Fireblocks granted New York charter for crypto custody

[Aug 14 7:00 PM] The charter allows Fireblocks to offer cold-storage custody to US clients.

US government moves 10,000 Bitcoin

[Aug 14 5:15 PM] The United States government is currently the largest geopolitical holder of Bitcoin, with 203,000 BTC under the control of the US.

Low CPI print is fodder for Bitcoin to retest all-time highs — Grayscale research head

[Aug 14 4:38 PM] Bitcoin’s response to the CPI report was surprisingly muted.

Harris campaign is making a ‘concerted effort’ on crypto — Circle CEO

[Aug 14 3:49 PM] Jeremy Allaire discussed his impressions of Harris campaign representatives on crypto after attending a video call with industry leaders, White House officials, and US lawmakers.