๐ฅ CLARITY Act May Be Delayed
Cynthia Lummis has cautioned that failing to pass the CLARITY Act during this congressional session could push the next viable opportunity to 2030โeffectively shelving it for years.
A crucial Senate vote is set for September 15. The bill requires at least 60 votes to move forward, but current odds on Polymarket give it only a 17% chance of passing by the end of 2026.
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Cynthia Lummis has cautioned that failing to pass the CLARITY Act during this congressional session could push the next viable opportunity to 2030โeffectively shelving it for years.
A crucial Senate vote is set for September 15. The bill requires at least 60 votes to move forward, but current odds on Polymarket give it only a 17% chance of passing by the end of 2026.
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๐น Ethereum Gas Without ETH
On August 27, Ethereum developers advanced EIP-8141 (Frame Transactions) to โplanned for inclusionโ status for the Hegotรก upgrade, expected in 2027.
This means appsโor other accountsโcould cover gas fees on your behalf. Services might accept stablecoins from users while settling network costs in ETH behind the scenes. It also opens the door for bundling multiple actions, where failed swaps automatically revoke token approvals.
Users could define custom authorization rules and rotate control keys without migrating funds to a new address.
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On August 27, Ethereum developers advanced EIP-8141 (Frame Transactions) to โplanned for inclusionโ status for the Hegotรก upgrade, expected in 2027.
This means appsโor other accountsโcould cover gas fees on your behalf. Services might accept stablecoins from users while settling network costs in ETH behind the scenes. It also opens the door for bundling multiple actions, where failed swaps automatically revoke token approvals.
Users could define custom authorization rules and rotate control keys without migrating funds to a new address.
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๐ธ How One Trader Turned $1.3K Into $2.17M on ZCAT
A mysterious trader skyrocketed from $1,300 to approximately $2.17 million by purchasing 24.52 million $ZCAT. Their remaining position is now worth around $2.12 million โ a staggering 1,626x return.
This isnโt their first win. The same trader previously turned $19,700 into $1.61 million on $STONK. Total haul? Roughly $3.78 million in profits.
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A mysterious trader skyrocketed from $1,300 to approximately $2.17 million by purchasing 24.52 million $ZCAT. Their remaining position is now worth around $2.12 million โ a staggering 1,626x return.
This isnโt their first win. The same trader previously turned $19,700 into $1.61 million on $STONK. Total haul? Roughly $3.78 million in profits.
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Last week, Strategy didnโt buy or sell any BTC.
Instead, it repurchased $176 million worth of STRC shares, doubled its share buyback program to $2 billion, and as of September 7, held 845,050 BTC and $6.5 billion in cash.
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Instead, it repurchased $176 million worth of STRC shares, doubled its share buyback program to $2 billion, and as of September 7, held 845,050 BTC and $6.5 billion in cash.
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โ CZ Unleashes a New Meta
CZ noticed Robinhood capitalizing on meme-driven shitcoinsโenter MemeFi, a fusion of TradFi and meme cultureโand heโs jumping in with both feet.
BNB now backs its own DAT firm, holding 515K BNB and trading at just 0.47x its reserves. It went live on-chain via BNC4, launching the 4Stock meme token.
4Stock has already hit a $47M valuation, turning early movers into instant winnersโsome bagging 6 to 7 figures overnight. Frankdegods is up $250K; 0xLingard, $400K.
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CZ noticed Robinhood capitalizing on meme-driven shitcoinsโenter MemeFi, a fusion of TradFi and meme cultureโand heโs jumping in with both feet.
BNB now backs its own DAT firm, holding 515K BNB and trading at just 0.47x its reserves. It went live on-chain via BNC4, launching the 4Stock meme token.
4Stock has already hit a $47M valuation, turning early movers into instant winnersโsome bagging 6 to 7 figures overnight. Frankdegods is up $250K; 0xLingard, $400K.
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An unknown trader turned $4,400 into roughly $780,000 in just two hoursโlocking in a 177x return.
They used $4,400 worth of USDC to buy 18.6 million 4Stock tokens, quickly becoming the largest holder of the token.
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They used $4,400 worth of USDC to buy 18.6 million 4Stock tokens, quickly becoming the largest holder of the token.
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๐ง AI Safety Warning
Geoffrey Hinton and Jakub Pachocki, OpenAI's chief scientist, are calling for a pause in the rapid advancement of AI. Hinton warned that chasing superintelligence without a scientific consensus on safety or control could result in losing oversight of systems surpassing human intelligenceโpotentially leading to existential risk.
This appeal follows the introduction of the Artificial Superintelligence Security Bill in the UK Parliament on 8 September by ControlAI and Alex Sobel. Pachocki emphasized that AI models are already conducting independent research, and recursive self-improvement may be within reach. He advocates for a voluntary slowdown until shared safety frameworks can be established.
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Geoffrey Hinton and Jakub Pachocki, OpenAI's chief scientist, are calling for a pause in the rapid advancement of AI. Hinton warned that chasing superintelligence without a scientific consensus on safety or control could result in losing oversight of systems surpassing human intelligenceโpotentially leading to existential risk.
This appeal follows the introduction of the Artificial Superintelligence Security Bill in the UK Parliament on 8 September by ControlAI and Alex Sobel. Pachocki emphasized that AI models are already conducting independent research, and recursive self-improvement may be within reach. He advocates for a voluntary slowdown until shared safety frameworks can be established.
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An initial $300,000 investment in Hunter Bidenโs $LAPTOP token at launch is now valued at $2,000.
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First look at Appleโs foldable iPhone Duo has just surfaced.
This marks Appleโs debut foldable phone, featuring an under-display camera, support for running two apps side by side, and the return of Touch ID to the power button.
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This marks Appleโs debut foldable phone, featuring an under-display camera, support for running two apps side by side, and the return of Touch ID to the power button.
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๐บ๐ธ Treasury Announces $6 Billion Bond Buyback
The U.S. Treasury is buying back up to $6 billion in bonds maturing between 2037 and 2046.
The buyback limit has been tripledโincreased from $2 billion per operation to at least $4 billion starting September 9. The September 10 operation is capped at $6 billion, marking one of the largest recent repurchases in this sector.
This move is moderately positive for markets. Increased Treasury demand may support bond prices and help lower yields, easing financial conditions. In turn, this could make risk-free assets less attractive compared to equities, BTC, and other risk assets.
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The U.S. Treasury is buying back up to $6 billion in bonds maturing between 2037 and 2046.
The buyback limit has been tripledโincreased from $2 billion per operation to at least $4 billion starting September 9. The September 10 operation is capped at $6 billion, marking one of the largest recent repurchases in this sector.
This move is moderately positive for markets. Increased Treasury demand may support bond prices and help lower yields, easing financial conditions. In turn, this could make risk-free assets less attractive compared to equities, BTC, and other risk assets.
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๐ป Laptop Trader Faces $197,000 Loss
One trader recently plunged $200,000 into LAPTOPโonly to see nearly the entire position wiped out shortly after launch.
The trader pulled $250,000 from Binance and bought 919 LAPTOP tokens at an average price of around $218. After the sharp downturn, the holding dropped to a value of just $3,000โlocking in an unrealized loss of $197,000, or about 99%.
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One trader recently plunged $200,000 into LAPTOPโonly to see nearly the entire position wiped out shortly after launch.
The trader pulled $250,000 from Binance and bought 919 LAPTOP tokens at an average price of around $218. After the sharp downturn, the holding dropped to a value of just $3,000โlocking in an unrealized loss of $197,000, or about 99%.
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๐ฅธ What Really Happened to the LAPTOP Token?
Hunter Biden on the LAPTOP crash: โTeam tokens are locked. No one on our side sold โ or could have sold. I personally made zero profit.โ
The token plummeted 95โ99% from its near-$200 high within hours of launching on Base. Out of 15,206 wallets, 12,151 โ about 80% of traders โ ended up in the red.
Biden attributes the collapse to liquidity issues, not a rug pull, pointing to overwhelming demand, sniper bots, and technical glitches. All team tokens are locked for six months, with a two-year vesting schedule.
Moving forward, his foundation plans to inject 4 million tokens into liquidity pools and permanently burn an additional 10 million.
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Hunter Biden on the LAPTOP crash: โTeam tokens are locked. No one on our side sold โ or could have sold. I personally made zero profit.โ
The token plummeted 95โ99% from its near-$200 high within hours of launching on Base. Out of 15,206 wallets, 12,151 โ about 80% of traders โ ended up in the red.
Biden attributes the collapse to liquidity issues, not a rug pull, pointing to overwhelming demand, sniper bots, and technical glitches. All team tokens are locked for six months, with a two-year vesting schedule.
Moving forward, his foundation plans to inject 4 million tokens into liquidity pools and permanently burn an additional 10 million.
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โ๏ธ Trump Proposes $5,000 Payouts
Trump has pledged to send $5,000 to every adult in the U.S. if Republicans maintain control of both the House and Senate following the midterm elections.
With around 240 million adults nationwide, the total cost could reach approximately $1.2 trillion. He attributed the potential funding to the โhuge economic successโ of his policy agendaโa claim made as his approval ratings face a downturn.
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Trump has pledged to send $5,000 to every adult in the U.S. if Republicans maintain control of both the House and Senate following the midterm elections.
With around 240 million adults nationwide, the total cost could reach approximately $1.2 trillion. He attributed the potential funding to the โhuge economic successโ of his policy agendaโa claim made as his approval ratings face a downturn.
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Coinbase anticipates regulatory clarity, whether or not the CLARITY Act moves forward.
Brian Armstrong notes that new rules will emergeโeither through legislation or actions by the SEC and CFTCโamid a key procedural vote scheduled for September 15.
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Brian Armstrong notes that new rules will emergeโeither through legislation or actions by the SEC and CFTCโamid a key procedural vote scheduled for September 15.
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Sam Bankman-Fried has petitioned the US Supreme Court to overturn his conviction and the $11 billion forfeiture order.
His legal team argues that the trial court excluded evidence showing FTX and Alameda had sufficient assets to repay customers. Currently serving a 25-year sentence, Bankman-Fried awaits the Courtโs decision on whether to take up the case.
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His legal team argues that the trial court excluded evidence showing FTX and Alameda had sufficient assets to repay customers. Currently serving a 25-year sentence, Bankman-Fried awaits the Courtโs decision on whether to take up the case.
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You donโt need to be a meme market guru to rake in $181K in referral earnings from 58K TikTok followersโjust share your wild ride through the chaotic worlds of SOL and Robinhood, spiced with a healthy dose of FOMO.
One single trade netted him $1,250, turning him into the ultimate basement-dwelling, mom-funded memecoin mentor.
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One single trade netted him $1,250, turning him into the ultimate basement-dwelling, mom-funded memecoin mentor.
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โ SEC Eyes Blockchain as Official Ownership Registry
The SEC is proposing a major shift: using blockchain as the primary ownership registry for tokenized stocks. Right now, on-chain records and traditional off-chain shareholder lists run in parallel โ but only the off-chain version holds legal weight.
This new proposal aims to modernize decades-old transfer agent rules by phasing out redundant paper-based systems. Blockchain records would become the source of truth, eliminating the need to maintain and reconcile dual registries. Key controls like identity verification and transfer restrictions would stay embedded in the token itself.
One major benefit? Inheritance transfers could be processed in as little as one day โ down from the current three to five.
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The SEC is proposing a major shift: using blockchain as the primary ownership registry for tokenized stocks. Right now, on-chain records and traditional off-chain shareholder lists run in parallel โ but only the off-chain version holds legal weight.
This new proposal aims to modernize decades-old transfer agent rules by phasing out redundant paper-based systems. Blockchain records would become the source of truth, eliminating the need to maintain and reconcile dual registries. Key controls like identity verification and transfer restrictions would stay embedded in the token itself.
One major benefit? Inheritance transfers could be processed in as little as one day โ down from the current three to five.
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๐จโโ๏ธ Man Files Lawsuit Against OpenAI Over ChatGPT Interaction
A 34-year-old from California is suing OpenAI, claiming that during a manic episode, ChatGPT failed to question his religious delusionsโand instead validated the belief that he might be Jesus or the messiah.
The plaintiff states he disclosed his bipolar disorder and expressed concerns about delusional thinking, yet the AI continued engaging with and reinforcing his idea of a โspecial mission.โ The incident culminated in a suicide attempt and subsequent hospitalization. He argues that OpenAI lacks sufficient protections for users experiencing psychosis or mania.
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A 34-year-old from California is suing OpenAI, claiming that during a manic episode, ChatGPT failed to question his religious delusionsโand instead validated the belief that he might be Jesus or the messiah.
The plaintiff states he disclosed his bipolar disorder and expressed concerns about delusional thinking, yet the AI continued engaging with and reinforcing his idea of a โspecial mission.โ The incident culminated in a suicide attempt and subsequent hospitalization. He argues that OpenAI lacks sufficient protections for users experiencing psychosis or mania.
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