Super PAC spends $70K on crypto-focused Senate race as primary looms
In November, Massachusetts voters will likely have to choose between incumbent Elizabeth Warren and Republican John Deaton or Ian Cain for the US Senate. Go to Source
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What the California AI ‘killswitch’ bill means for decentralized AI
The AI industry is split over new legislation in California that would implement a sort of emergency stop in AI systems. Go to Source
Nigeria Approves Two Crypto Exchanges, Warns Against Patronizing ‘Illegal Operators’
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted “approval-in-principle” to Busha Digital and Quidax Technologies, the first digital asset exchanges to operate in the country. Additionally, four digital asset offering platforms and one custodian have been admitted to the regulatory incubation program to test their technology. The SEC has cautioned the Nigerian public to … Read more
Brazilian judge suspends X after Elon Musk refuses to name representative
Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes began investigating the spread of misinformation during the government of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. Go to Source
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
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