Crypto Mining Ban Weighed in New York Town
Plattsburgh, NY, considers a 12-month moratorium on crypto mining and AI data centers amid public concerns over energy use; council meeting set for Sept. 17. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Crypto News
General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
StablecoinX Welcomes Franklin Templeton Veteran
StablecoinX appointed Christopher Jensen, former Franklin Templeton executive, as CEO, overseeing 3.03 billion ENA tokens. Ethena’s USDe stablecoin ranks fifth with $4.4B circulating supply. #Update #Crypto $ENA
AI Development Slows as OpenAI Chief Warns
OpenAI chief scientist Jakub Pachocki advocates for slowing AI model development until safety mechanisms improve, proposing mandatory standards overseen by independent bodies to prevent risks of uncontrolled AI behavior. #Update #Crypto
Copper CEO Departs Amid Buyer Search Delay
@Copper CEO Amar Kuchinad has departed as the firm seeks a buyer for four months, according to sources. #Update #Crypto
Meta Glasses Spark US Police Surveillance Fears
U.S. police warn against Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses over covert recording concerns in facilities; ICE bans them in federal spaces. #Update #Tech
Circle Acquires Tazapay for $400 Million
@Circle agrees to acquire cross-border payments firm Tazapay for $400 million, enhancing its regulated infrastructure for stablecoin integration with traditional banking systems. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Zondacrypto Suspect Charged 7.8 Million Zlotys
Roman Zh. was detained in Poland on Sept. 5, 2026, charged with fraud and misappropriation linked to the Zondacrypto case, with alleged losses of 7.8 million zlotys ($2.1M). #Breaking #Legal $BTC
Crypto Bill Faces Potential Failure Next Week
Senate Republicans warn the CLARITY Act may fail next week due to unresolved ethics provisions, with a cloture vote scheduled for September 15. The bill’s future remains uncertain as House sessions are canceled. #Update #Crypto $BTC
USDC Expands with Circle’s Tazapay Acquisition
@Circle will acquire Tazapay, a Singapore-based cross-border payments platform, to enhance USDC’s global payment capabilities; deal expected to close in 2027. #Update #Crypto $USDC
AI Bug Hunters Urged to Act Responsibly
@Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet urges responsible bug disclosure amid AI’s role in security vulnerabilities, advocating for a 90-day fix timeline before public reporting. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Cocoa Tracking Revolutionizes Provenance Systems
@PwC, @Merck, and @Hashgraph unveil a pioneering provenance system combining physical authentication and digital traceability, starting with cocoa. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Stablecoins Could Save South Korean Merchants $3.8B
South Korea’s budget office warns that stablecoin adoption could undermine banks’ credit roles and destabilize token pegs during mass redemptions, despite potential savings of $3.8 billion for merchants. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Swiss Stablecoin Sandbox Launches Testing Phase
Nine Swiss companies, including @SIX_group and @TWINT, are testing the CHFD stablecoin for programmable payments to enhance online marketplace security and efficiency. #Update #Crypto $CHF
UK Revisits 2019 Prediction Markets Ban
The UK Financial Conduct Authority is considering easing its 2019 ban on retail prediction markets, following discussions with trading platforms. #Update #Legal FCA