Despite the regulatory hurdles, the project’s WLD token surged 35% this week, from $1.60 on Sept. 19 to $2.16 on Sept. 26.
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Advanced AI system is already ‘self-aware’ — ASI Alliance founder
ASI Alliance founder Ben Goertzel says the alpha version of the AGI he’s been working on for 20 years is “self aware” and scaling up fast.
Crypto hacks surge to $2.1B in 2024, CeFi hit hardest — Cyvers
Threats like AI-driven attacks and quantum computing vulnerabilities need to be addressed with real-time monitoring and solid regulation.
US House Republicans probe SEC’s Gensler on political hiring claims
Three GOP lawmakers asked SEC Chair Gary Gensler to turn over information on his agency’s hiring process, claiming they had found evidence of a political ideology-driven hire.
Harris-Trump debate: Trump’s odds to win election fall 3% on Polymarket
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump made no mention of digital assets during their first-ever debate as Trump’s odds of victory plunged on betting markets.
US lawmakers divided in first Congressional hearing on DeFi
Pro-crypto Representatives noted the need for a freer financial system, while more skeptical lawmakers blamed DeFi for crime, scams and tax evasion.
Indonesian crypto exchange Indodax goes offline after suspected $22M hack
The breach compromised hot wallets on the exchange, resulting in the loss of Bitcoin, Ether, TRX, MATIC and other cryptocurrencies. Indodax has temporarily suspended operations.
UAE regulators to allow Dubai-licensed VASPs to service entire country
The agreement between UAE regulators covers the mutual supervision of crypto providers, penalty imposition, information exchange and employee training.
Brazilian bank suspends native crypto token trading following 97% price drop
Nubank suspends trading of its native token, offering users the option to convert holdings to Bitcoin or USDC by Dec. 9.
Bitcoin ETFs are next major target for North Korean hackers — Cyvers
North Korean hackers could be eying the infrastructure around Bitcoin ETFs, lured by the $52 billion worth of cumulative holdings.
Proposed change could save Ethereum from L2 ‘roadmap to hell’
Critics say ETH is in a death spiral, with plunging fee revenue and extractive L2s. But researchers have a plan to Make Ethereum Great Again.
Bitcoin will ‘start ripping’ as Trump’s polls improve: Felix Hartmann, X Hall of Flame
The Millennial influencer, who was offered $10M by a billionaire to start a crypto fund, says Bitcoin will rip if Trump looks like winning.