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Crypto Groups Push SEC for Tailored Rules on Novel ETFs
Groups including The Crypto Council for Innovation, Grayscale, and a16z urged the regulator to preserve existing fund classifications and streamline reviews for new exchange-trade…
Crypto made new friends in U.S. primaries, but focus now shifts to general election
Adding Massachusetts incumbent Auchincloss to the list of winning primary candidates Fairshake supported, the industry's influence moves on to November.
The Guardian view on Kemi Badenoch and the economy: a plan stuck in the Tory comfort zone | Editorial
The Conservative leader’s choice of a new shadow chancellor shows a lack of insight into the reasons why the party was defeated at the last electionTo outlast a prime minister alw…
New Jersey becomes first state to ask Supreme Court to weigh in on prediction markets
After multiple appeals courts ruled differently about whether states can crack down on prediction markets' sports products, New Jersey asked SCOTUS to step in.
Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move
The Dutch central bank removes some of its gold reserves from the US and Canada, saying it is because of "increasing geopolitical unrest".
Mamdani to New York City kids: No AI until high school
NYC, which boasts the largest school system in the nation, issued a one-year moratorium on AI in city elementary and middle schools.
Ben Jennings on the rise of datacentres in Britain – cartoon
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Burnham beware, the bond markets will demand proper answers in the budget | Nils Pratley
Fair to say the current sell-off is international, but the PM has said little yet to make investors rethink the UK’s statusIt’s too soon to say the bond markets have turned on And…
Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring
The company says cutting roles would make its operations "simpler and faster".
The $1 Trump coin: legal tender, depending on what you mean by legal
Various laws and 250 years of tradition prevent the likeness of living people from appearing on currency. Donald Trump and Scott Bessent don’t want you to worry about thatThis was…
Uber to cut 3,300 corporate jobs in management overhaul
Company says it is slashing 10% of its workforce to make operations ‘simpler and faster’ • Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithmUber p…
OpenAI's Astra Becomes Its First AI Model With 'Critical' Hacking Abilities
The unreleased model can find zero-day vulnerabilities and chain them into working exploits without a human walking it through each step, and access to that capability is starting…
Ondo urges SEC, CFTC to bring US stock perpetuals onshore
Ondo says existing US securities laws can accommodate perpetual futures tied to individual stocks as regulators look to bring more derivatives activity onshore.
Bitcoin’s apparent demand turns negative as price struggles with $77K
One of Bitcoin’s onchain demand indicators turns negative again after a brief August rebound, as BTC price slipped below $77,000 amid a broader bond and equities sell-off.
UKG’s CIO says HR tech is AI’s next big bet. The software firm’s employees have already launched 387 AI tools and over 12,000 agents
After two decades at Autodesk, Prakash “PK” Kota joined UKG to give 14,000 broad access to AI tools and encourage them to build thousands of agents to automate work.
Tether Sued Over Alleged Unlawful Freeze of $42.4 Million in USDT
Two Thai businessmen claim Tether blocked access to their stablecoins months before federal authorities secured a seizure warrant.
Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithm
Landmark lawsuit claims tech company’s pay-setting system has breached privacy laws and pushed down earningsUber drivers have launched a landmark legal action against the ride-hai…
G20 members tout ‘clear pathways’ for digital asset innovation
Officials in the G20, under the US’ presidency, recognized that digital assets could support “broad-based economic growth” and called for improvements in cross-border transactions.
Norway Moves to Regulate 'Pervert Glasses,' Weighs Facial Recognition Ban
The country's consumer watchdog went further, urging retailers to stop selling the devices until the law is clear.
Crypto Long & Short: Crypto VCs are mistaking consensus for discipline
In this week's Crypto Long & Short, Varun Datta of Truth Ventures writes that crypto venture capital's retreat to later-stage deals is a consensus trade dressed as discipline. Wit…
Despite being a multimillionaire, Suze Orman still cooks at home whenever possible—and says eating out is one of the biggest wastes of money
Suze Orman has millions in the bank—but she still remains frugal by refusing to eat out or go on a Starbucks run.
As Apple gets a new CEO in John Ternus, Tim Cook shares the 4 a.m. morning ritual he stuck by for 15 years in the top job
Tim Cook woke up before 4 a.m. for 15 years to read hundreds of Apple customer emails—and he said it drove him to “work harder and push further.”
Apple Card vs. Samsung Card: How They Differ
The Apple Card has the edge when it comes to fees and financing options, while the Samsung Galaxy card boasts superior rewards and a welcome bonus.
The struggle to shut down the illegal tobacco trade
There's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards.