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Windows previews ‘Intelligent Media Search’ that transcribes videos and audio

The feature could be very useful, but privacy analysts have raised concerns over its reach. 

Bitcoin is capped at $60K, but LTC, FET, MNT and AAVE show promise

Traders could be waiting for Bitcoin to bounce off the $55,724 support opening positions in LTC, FET, MNT and AAVE.

Vitalik Buterin has radical scheme for the pseudo-decentralization of entire cities

The Ethereum creator’s utopia seems a lot like a decentralized autonomous organization, but with taxes.

Area 51 for AI? US gov secures early access to cutting edge models

It’s unclear whether the government would be required to inform the general public in the event an AI model becomes sentient.

Bitcoin loses 8.6% in August as September starts with fresh 2-week low

BTC price conditions fail to improve over the weekend, and liquidity grabs could be on the menu next, one Bitcoin trader suggests.

Canadian court orders $1.2M Bitcoin loan repayment

The Supreme Court of British Columbia has ordered $1.2 million in damages to be paid in a Bitcoin-related loan dispute, reflecting the growing legal acceptance of cryptocurrencies.

Are Vitalik Buterin’s $10M Ethereum sales bad news for ETH bulls?

Buterin’s recent transfer of 1,100 ETH to exchanges coincides with the Ethereum Foundation’s Ether sales worth over $200 million.

Crypto losses to hacks exceed $313M in August

The two largest phishing attacks together made up 93.5% of the total stolen funds, amounting to $293.4 million.

Bitcoin onchain indicator signals $58.5K price near 'favorable' buy level

A CryptoQuant contributor has indicated that a slight decrease in Bitcoin's Puell Multiple index could present a 'favorable buying opportunity.'

80-year-olds making crypto withdrawals will ‘get a call,’ says crypto exec

Independent Reserve CEO Adrian Przelozny says the exchange has a team that spends all day calling potential scam victims to question their suspicious transactions.

Telegram CEO cannot leave France, OpenSea receives Wells notice, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Aug. 25 – 31

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been placed under judicial supervision after a court appearance, OpenSea receives Well Notice: Hodler’s Digest

Anthropic CEO says future of AI is a hive-mind with a corporate structure

Even artificial workers can’t escape the bureaucracy.

Physics for fintech: How quantum AI can make humans better crypto traders

Scientists are using quantum algorithms to uncover new insights into how our brains learn and apply information.

Telegram financial statement shows it holds $400 million in crypto 

The messaging app had about four million premium users at the end of 2023.  

Why is the SEC going after digital art and monkey pictures?

The SEC has targeted the largest NFT marketplace for unregistered securities trading, and the crypto community is outraged.

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.

Mpeppe investors say project stole their coins ahead of casino plans

Blockchain data shows that the project has not sent tokens to any investors.

Hong Kong accepts crypto license application past deadline

Hong Kong Digital Asset Xchange is the latest firm to apply for a license, having submitted its application on Aug. 27.

Vitalik Buterin denies selling Ether for profit

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin addresses allegations of profiting from ETH sales, emphasizing his long-term support for Web3 projects and charities.

Bankrupt Bitcoin miner Rhodium gets court approval for loan in BTC or USD

The company was authorized to choose between receiving a $30 million or a 500 Bitcoin loan from Galaxy Digital.

Bitcoin must reach a ‘higher high’ to confirm uptrend after dip below $58K

If Bitcoin is to maintain its longer-term uptrend, it must avoid breaking down below $56,000, according to a crypto analyst.

Coinbase sees its first crypto transaction between AI agents 

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong sees the transaction as an “important step to AIs getting useful work done.”

'Absolutely nuts' — Crypto community reacts to X suspension in Brazil

Some members of the crypto community believe this could trigger a domino effect, with other countries potentially following Brazil's lead.

Scientific paper argues Bitcoin mining can reduce methane emissions

According to a United Nations report, Methane gas runoff is “80 times more harmful than CO2 for 20 years after it is released.”

Bitcoin price volatility expected at Fed September FOMC meeting — Here’s how to prepare

Bitcoin traders expect BTC to rally if the Fed rolls out a 0.50% rate cut, but hedging these bullish positions is also necessary. Here is how it's done.

OpenAI to expand ‘capped for-profit’ status to woo whale investors — report

The change comes amid reports the firm plans to hold an investment round at a valuation of more than $100 billion. 

Crypto Biz: Telegram and OpenSea on authorities’ radar

This week’s Crypto Biz explores Pavel Durov’s arrest and consequences for Telegram, Nvidia’s earnings results, OpenSea’s Wells notice, Rhodium’s bankruptcy, BlackRock’s new crypto ETF and SxT Labs’ fundraising.

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.

Price analysis 8/30: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB

Bitcoin’s failure to maintain above $60,000 is pulling altcoin prices toward their recent swing lows. What will it take to turn the market around?

Zero-day vulnerability in Chrome exploited by North Korean hackers

A hacker group is using its signature trojan malware to infect users of web browsers with Chromium engines. 

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