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Blockchain could help UK’s $14.5T payments sector, says trade group

Trade group UK Finance hailed experiments on the Regulated Liability Network as a success but called for further talks with regulators to develop the system.

Bhutan has twice as much Bitcoin as El Salvador, says Arkham

Bhutan’s investment arm, Druk Holdings, holds more than 13,000 BTC, which is more than double El Salvador’s stash. 

Intel shares jump 6% after plan to spin off AI chip-making arm

Intel shares closed higher following a new plan to spin off its AI-focused foundry business into an independent subsidiary capable of raising outside funding. 

AI scientists urge ‘contingency plan’ in case humans lose control of AI 

In an open letter, scientists shared worry that the loss of human control or malicious use of AI systems could lead to catastrophic outcomes for all of humanity. 

SEC commissioners slam agency after $750K Flyfish Club NFT settlement

SEC commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda didn’t believe any US securities laws were triggered and urged the commission to give NFT firms more room to experiment.

Donald Trump silent on World Liberty Financial, team unveils WLFI token

Donald Trump didn’t share any details about his family’s new crypto platform during his 45-minute talk on X, but the team later revealed that a token would be launched.

Bitcoin price action ‘tough to call’ after Fed rate decision — Zerocap

Bitcoin could rally as high as $65,000 following expected rate cuts later this week but analysts fear US election uncertainty could keep crypto asset prices lower for longer.

Cathedra Bitcoin cools off mining to tap MicroStrategy playbook

Cathedra Bitcoin said Bitcoin mining simply hasn’t provided enough shareholder value on a Bitcoin basis over the last three years, which prompted a change in strategy.

Ex-SEC officials to speak at hearing on ‘politicized approach’ to crypto

US House lawmakers will hear from a former SEC commissioner and crypto industry leaders at their “Dazed and Confused” digital assets hearing on Sept. 18.

MicroStrategy announces third debt offering of 2024, plans to raise $700M

The proceeds will be used to pay off $500 million in existing debt and to purchase more Bitcoin. MicroStrategy currently holds 244,800 BTC. 

Fantom (FTM) price surges 40% in a month — What’s behind the momentum?

Fantom price flashes a classic bullish trading pattern which could extend its month-long double-digit rally.

41 firms join BIS Project Agora to advance unified ledger applications

The large private companies will work with seven central banks on improving structural inefficiencies in international transfers.

Risc Zero aims to bring blockchain security to ‘any’ off-chain app

Next-gen zero-knowledge proofs are “orders of magnitude” cheaper than existing options, Risc said.

Bitcoin price turns shaky ahead of potential Fed rate cut and weak global economic data

Bitcoin price wobbles near $58,000 as uncertainty over the Fed’s monetary policy decision looms and traders eyeball weak economic data in China.

New tokens are more likely to win if they find institutional investors

Most of the new tokens launched in 2024 have fared poorly compared to their predecessors. However, institutional investment has helped some succeed.

VC Roundup: Asylum Ventures launches $55M fund to back startup “artists,” not assets

This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features Asylum Ventures’ new fund, as well as startups Puffpaw, Permissionless Labs, Infinit, DRiP, IN1 and DeFi.Gold.

Is an ex-Celsius exec planning to attend Token2049?

The timing of a travel request filed by Roni Cohen-Pavon in US court coincides with a crypto conference that Celsius executives have previously attended.

Kraken denies SEC claims, argues digital assets aren’t securities: Law Decoded

Kraken rejects the SEC’s securities allegations, Brazil lifts the freeze on Starlink’s bank account, the UK clarifies crypto property rights, and Coinbase backs NFT’s legal defense.

Price analysis 9/16: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA 

Bitcoin’s failure to hold $60,000 shows hesitation to buy at higher levels before the FOMC decision on Sept. 18.

BitGo launches regulated custody platform for native protocol tokens

The US custodian’s crypto-native clients include Worldcoin, ZetaChain and LayerZero.

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