Hate speech and deepfakes threaten democracy and peace — UN secretary general
The United Nations says the focus is on artificial intelligence for 2024’s “Day of Democracy.” Go to Source
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Judge orders ex-FTX exec to appear after request to vacate guilty plea
Despite withdrawing a petition to void his guilty plea, Ryan Salame must appear in a New York courtroom on Sept. 12 as scheduled. Go to Source
24X Exchange files amended application that could bring 24/7 trading to crypto ETFs
It would be the first time crypto ETF shares that could be traded after-hours in the US. Go to Source
Trump’s approach to crypto voters ‘seems to have paid off’ — Poll
The results of a poll conducted before Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped out of the 2024 race suggested that Donald Trump had more support among crypto owners than Kamala Harris. Go to Source
Ex-FTX exec scraps vacating guilty plea, refers matter to partner’s case
Former FTX Digital Markets co-CEO Ryan Salame pleaded guilty to two felony charges in September 2023 and was sentenced to 90 months in prison in May 2024. Go to Source
‘Bitcoin hasn’t had the widespread adoption we hoped for’ — Nayib Bukele
The El Salvador President seemed to embrace the ”authoritarian” label while admitting the country had not seen as many benefits from Bitcoin as he anticipated. Go to Source
In prison and awaiting sentencing — Where are the FTX execs now?
Sam Bankman-Fried faces 25 years behind bars, while the fate of four others indicted in the case has largely yet to be determined. Go to Source
Hong Kong Regulator Launches Sandbox to Test Tokenized Asset Transactions
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has launched a sandbox to test the use of tokenized assets in real-world scenarios. The sandbox aims to promote interbank settlement using tokenized currency and central bank digital currencies. The HKMA will collaborate with other regulators and industry players to support the development of Hong Kong’s tokenization market. Testing Tokenized … Read more
SEC Issues Wells Notice to Opensea, Alleging NFTs on the Marketplace Are Securities
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a Wells notice to Opensea, signaling potential enforcement action against the NFT marketplace. Opensea’s CEO criticized the SEC’s move, claiming it could negatively impact innovation and creators’ livelihoods. The platform is prepared to contest the action and has committed $5 million to support NFT creators facing … Read more
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov charged, barred from leaving France
After his arrest on Aug. 25, French prosecutors said they had indicted Pavel Durov with criminal charges related to his role at Telegram. Go to Source