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OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever launches AI firm focused on safety above all

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever launches AI firm focused on safety above all

The firm aims to take a "straight shot" at developing a "safe superintelligence."

Trump reaffirms pledge to end Biden’s ‘war on crypto’ at Wisconsin rally

Trump reaffirms pledge to end Biden’s ‘war on crypto’ at Wisconsin rally

The statement marks Trump's latest support for the crypto sector.

Pantera may invest $100 million in Bitwise spot Ethereum ETF, optimistic toward all funds

Pantera may invest $100 million in Bitwise spot Ethereum ETF, optimistic toward all funds

Pantera could potentially invest $100 million in Bitwise's spot Ethereum ETF driven by the firm's growing optimism in the digital asset.

SEC concerns over USDC may complicate Circle’s IPO plans – Barron’s

SEC concerns over USDC may complicate Circle’s IPO plans – Barron’s

The agency also considered whether Circle is an investment company.

Brazil’s tax department to begin collecting information from foreign crypto exchanges

Brazil’s tax department to begin collecting information from foreign crypto exchanges

The Special Department of Federal Revenue will soon issue a summons.

US-listed Bitcoin miners hit record $22.8 billion market cap amid stock surge

US-listed Bitcoin miners hit record $22.8 billion market cap amid stock surge

According to a recent analysis by JP Morgan, the growth is driven by an increase in network hashrate share and diversification into artificial intelligence (AI) data center ventures.

Germany’s Deutsche Telekom looking to mine Bitcoin, Chinese telecom Coolpad adds hashrate

Germany’s Deutsche Telekom looking to mine Bitcoin, Chinese telecom Coolpad adds hashrate

Two telecom firms are involved in crypto mining.

SEC head of crypto asset enforcement David Hirsch exits agency

SEC head of crypto asset enforcement David Hirsch exits agency

Hirsch led the SEC's Crypto Asset and Cyber Unit in the Division of Enforcement starting in October 2022, during which the agency undertook at least 45 crypto cases.

SEC commissioner Uyeda acknowledges benefits of securities tokenization

SEC commissioner Uyeda acknowledges benefits of securities tokenization

Uyeda said that other efforts, including in the UK, can provide direction to regulators.

Meta pauses European AI assistant launch due to regulatory objections

Meta pauses European AI assistant launch due to regulatory objections

The Irish DPC has asked the firm to pause LLM training on EU users.

NYAG completes settlement with Gemini over Earn program, recovers remaining $50 million for impacted users

NYAG completes settlement with Gemini over Earn program, recovers remaining $50 million for impacted users

Gemini will make the final distribution of customer assets available within seven days.

Coinbase derides SEC’s $2.6 billion budget request; American Securities Association calls for lower amount

Coinbase derides SEC’s $2.6 billion budget request; American Securities Association calls for lower amount

Both entities criticized shortcomings in the SEC's operations.