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Here’s Why Critics Are Raising Eyebrows Over Sam Altman’s Iris-Scanning Crypto Project
The rebranded Worldcoin endeavor says its data collection efforts are about AI security. Critics aren’t so sure.Business - Inc. - October 18 -
BlackRock's ETF chief says 75% of its bitcoin buyers are crypto fans new to Wall Street
Bitcoin ETF inflows surpass $2.1 billion in a week as bitcoin touches highest price level since July.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
Crypto's $130 million congressional election binge has candidates like Utah's John Curtis poised for big wins
In running to take Mitt Romney's Senate seat, Republican John Curtis has benefited by being a friend to the crypto industry.Business - CNBC - October 20 -
Top crypto PAC targets close House races as 2024 election hits final stages
The pro-crypto PAC Fairshake disbursed nearly $29 million in September, with a big chunk targeting close House races.Business - CNBC - October 20 -
Mark Cuban Says Crypto Is ‘Waiting for Its Instagram Moment.’ But Hasn’t Its Mainstream Arrival Already Come and Gone?
Crypto gained traction as a libertarian rebuke of traditional finance. With crypto execs making inroads in Washington, has digital currency become everything its proponents used to hate?Business - Inc. - October 22 -
Stripe's $1.1 billion deal for crypto firm Bridge marks much-needed win for VCs
Investors that got into Bridge Network a few months ago are tripling their money after Stripe agreed to buy the crypto company this week.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
Watch PayPal, Visa crypto execs discuss the future of stablecoins and regulation at DC Fintech Week
DC Fintech Week is set to host a panel Wednesday morning called "Stablecoins Unshackled: New Features, Integrations and Frontiers."Business - CNBC - October 23 -
U.S. will be ‘more pro-crypto’ after this election, no matter who wins, says Ripple CEO Garlinghouse
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is a big cynic on U.S. crypto regulation, but highly optimistic about the post-election environment around the corner.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Sam Bankman-Fried’s ex-deputy Nishad Singh spared prison time over crypto fraud
Former FTX executive who shared Bahamas penthouse with Bankman-Fried pleaded guilty to six felony counts. The former cryptocurrency executive Nishad Singh, who once shared a $35m Bahamas penthouse ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
FTX's Nishad Singh gets no jail time, 3 years supervised release for role in crypto fraud
Nishad Singh was the fourth former FTX executive to be handed a punishment tied to the collapse of the crypto exchange in late 2022.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Coinbase, a16z and others pour more than $78 million into pro-crypto PAC for 2026 election
The pro-crypto super PAC Fairshake says it's raised $78 million for the 2026 midterms.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Bitcoin surges 10% to a record above $76,000 as Trump victory heralds wider crypto adoption and weaker regulation
Crypto assets rose as investors bet that a second Trump administration will widen fiscal deficits and boost bitcoin as a hedge against higher inflation.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
The French crypto whale looks to have made $47 million from his Trump bets
The French national who ran four interrelated accounts on the crypto betting site Polymarket has profited handsomely from his bets on former President Donald Trump.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Lower taxes? Surging crypto? 3 ways a Trump presidency could affect your money
Trump will now turn toward enacting his policy agenda, with the help of a Congress that is likely to skew Republican.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Bitcoin surged off Trump’s win – but these smaller cryptos could benefit even more
A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Google becomes the latest tech giant to strike a nuclear-power deal for AI
Amazon, Microsoft and Oracle all have nuclear arrangements of their own as tech companies seek clean-energy solutions for AI’s massive power needs.Business - MarketWatch - October 14 -
Briton becomes youngest woman to climb world’s 14 highest peaks
Adriana Brownlee, 23, reaches summit of Shishapangma three years after setting target at top of Everest. A 23-year-old has become the youngest woman to climb all 14 of the world’s 8,000-metre-plus ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Tom Brady and partner Tom Wagner to pay over $200 million for stake in Las Vegas Raiders
Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion, will own 10% of the Las Vegas Raiders along with his business partner.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
Citi and BofA join other big US banks in beating gloomy forecasts
Stronger than expected earnings add to hopes of a ‘soft landing’ for economyBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
Tom Brady and partner Tom Wagner to pay over $200 million for stake in Las Vegas Raiders
National Football League owners approved Tom Brady as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday.Top stories - NBC News - October 15 -
Gaza at risk of becoming ‘graveyard of international law’ – Palestinian lawyer
Raji Sourani says west is ‘jeopardising something precious’ by shielding Israel from legal consequences. A prominent Palestinian human rights lawyer whose Gaza home was destroyed by an Israeli ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
The story of the California couple mauled by chimps has become even more disturbing
St. James and LaDonna Davis spent 30 glorious years with a pet chimp they raised like a son. A horrific attack changed their lives, and then a man allegedly targeted their bank accounts .Top stories - NBC News - October 12 -
Thomas Tuchel agrees to become new England manager with unveiling expected this week
Reputable German tactician is set to lead English soccer with Three Lions after Chelsea successSports - CBS Sports - October 15 -
Hawaii to become a full-time Mountain West member in 2026
Hawaii has been a football-only member of the conference while other sports played in the Big West.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15 -
Tom Brady, one of many athletes to become owners, adds to his portfolio
Brady joins a list of athletes that includes LeBron James, Serena Williams, Wayne Gretzky and more.Sports - ESPN - October 16