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California passes bill to prohibit unauthorized AI replicas of the deceased

California’s Senate passed Assembly Bill 1836, prohibiting unauthorized AI-generated replicas of deceased personalities without prior consent to protect performers’ rights and likenesses.

Japan’s Sakana AI partners Nvidia for research, raises $100M

The Tokyo-based startup raised $100 million in a Series A funding round led by New Enterprise Associates, Khosla Ventures and Lux Capital, with participation from Nvidia.

Could centralization be the silent killer of AI and cloud innovation?

Explore the risks of centralization in cloud computing and AI and discover how decentralized models are changing the landscape for innovation and independence.

Help! My parents are addicted to Pi Network crypto tapper

With no monetary investment required, Pi Network users believe they have nothing to lose — but critics say otherwise.

Major Swiss bank ZKB launches Bitcoin and Ether trading

Zurich Cantonal Bank will take on the function of securely storing the private keys for its customers, according to exec Alexandra Scriba. 

Trump’s crypto gambit in Bitcoin, NFTs and DeFi intensifies ahead of election

Trump and his family’s crypto ventures continue to expand as they aim to attract voters through supporting digital assets.

Brazil’s X ban: Are VPN users at risk for accessing the platform?

VPN providers agree that tracking individuals accessing X via VPNs in Brazil would be challenging but not impossible.

AI deepfake crypto scammers ramp up operations in Q2: Gen Digital

Gen Digital’s Siggi Stefnisson warned users that scammers are adept at using what is already on their target’s minds, including love, financial security and elections. 

South Korea to inspect crypto exchanges for suspicious transactions

South Korea’s FSS is set to enforce stricter regulations on crypto exchanges, with possible legal repercussions for noncompliance.

Solana price falls 12% as Pump.fun sells $41M SOL tokens

Memecoin launches and a sluggish Bitcoin price could continue to put downward pressure on  SOL, which could be the next major crypto to receive spot ETF approval in the United States.

Magic Eden dominates NFT trading volume, surpassing Blur and OpenSea: CoinGecko

Magic Eden led the NFT market in August with $122.47 million in trading volume, securing 36.7% market share.

Bitcoin price eyes 'relief rally' to $61K after downside liquidation wipeout

Bitcoin's downward price action led to another round of liquidations, with over $78 million over the past 24 hours. 

Total crypto market sinks below $2T as analysts eye Bitcoin reversal below $54K

Analysts are eying a potential correction below $54,000 to $50,000 despite growing expectations of an interest rate cut in the United States.

Sui blockchain taps radio waves to bank the unbanked offline

The Sui blockchain is innovating with alternative methods, such as radio waves, to enable offline crypto transactions for unbanked communities, even those without internet access.

Former Mt. Gox CEO to launch EllipX crypto exchange in Europe

EllipX will comply with the EU’s MiCA regulations, with plans to add fiat services and offer fee cuts for former Mt. Gox users.

Penpie hacker launders 26% of $27M stolen funds in 12 hrs

The Penpie protocol hacker funneled $7 million through Tornado Cash hours after stealing $27 million, highlighting DeFi security risks.

Bitcoin price targets include $50K as Nvidia crash shakes Nikkei, gold

Bitcoin investors join risk assets in a "rush to the sidelines" amid BTC price lows of under $56,000.

Polygon’s MATIC upgraded to POL, driving ‘hyperproductive’ token utility

According to the CEO of Polygon Labs, POL has evolved into a “hyperproductive” token, enabling the community to engage more effectively in the network’s growth.

Crypto scams involving Bitcoin ATMs explode by 1,000% since 2020 — FTC

As Bitcoin ATM scams surge, particularly targeting older adults, the FTC and industry leaders stress the importance of caution and preventive measures.

Maker, now Sky’s, stablecoin freeze process could be decided by decentralized court

A “decentralized governance” body could decide the fate of frozen USDS if the stablecoin goes ahead with a freeze feature, says Sky co-founder Rune Christensen.

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