π» Laptop Trader Faces $197,000 Loss
One trader recently plunged $200,000 into LAPTOPβonly 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 $3,000βlocking in an unrealized loss of $197,000, or about 99%.
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One trader recently plunged $200,000 into LAPTOPβonly 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 $3,000βlocking in an unrealized loss of $197,000, or about 99%.
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π₯Έ What Really Happened to the LAPTOP Token?
Hunter Biden on the LAPTOP crash: βTeam tokens are locked. No one on our side sold β or could have sold. I personally made zero profit.β
The token plummeted 95β99% from its near-$200 high within hours of launching on Base. Out of 15,206 wallets, 12,151 β about 80% of traders β 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: βTeam tokens are locked. No one on our side sold β or could have sold. I personally made zero profit.β
The token plummeted 95β99% from its near-$200 high within hours of launching on Base. Out of 15,206 wallets, 12,151 β about 80% of traders β 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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βοΈ 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 βhuge economic successβ of his policy agendaβa 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 βhuge economic successβ of his policy agendaβa 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 emergeβeither through legislation or actions by the SEC and CFTCβamid a key procedural vote scheduled for September 15.
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Brian Armstrong notes that new rules will emergeβeither through legislation or actions by the SEC and CFTCβamid 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 Courtβs 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 Courtβs decision on whether to take up the case.
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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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β 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 β 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 β 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 β 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 β down from the current three to five.
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π¨ββοΈ 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 delusionsβand 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 βspecial mission.β 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 delusionsβand 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 βspecial mission.β 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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Twenty-five Fields Medalists have raised concerns about the growing reliance on AI to quickly solve intricate mathematical problems.
This response follows OpenAI's recent claim of progress on the NavierβStokes problem. The mathematicians caution that prioritizing speed over rigorβchasing unverified breakthroughs without sound methodology or genuine understandingβrisks undermining the very foundations of scientific integrity.
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This response follows OpenAI's recent claim of progress on the NavierβStokes problem. The mathematicians caution that prioritizing speed over rigorβchasing unverified breakthroughs without sound methodology or genuine understandingβrisks undermining the very foundations of scientific integrity.
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βοΈ Pump.fun Unveils Holder Rewards Program
Pump.fun (PUMP) has officially launched its new Holder Rewards system, retiring the previous cashback model. Instead of cashback, trading fees now feed into a dedicated distribution wallet and are automatically distributed to eligible holders multiple times per hourβproportionally based on holdings.
To qualify, users must hold at least $20 worth of tokens. Rewards are paid in the native currency of the trading pair: SOL for SOL pairs, and PUMP for PUMP pairs. For new tokens, creators can now choose between creator fees or enabling Holder Rewardsβno other options are available.
Existing protocol fee structures remain intact. SOL and USDC pairs continue with their tiered fee schedules, while custom pairs support fixed fees ranging from 0.01% to 3%, set permanently at launch.
PUMP is up +4% following the announcement.
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Pump.fun (PUMP) has officially launched its new Holder Rewards system, retiring the previous cashback model. Instead of cashback, trading fees now feed into a dedicated distribution wallet and are automatically distributed to eligible holders multiple times per hourβproportionally based on holdings.
To qualify, users must hold at least $20 worth of tokens. Rewards are paid in the native currency of the trading pair: SOL for SOL pairs, and PUMP for PUMP pairs. For new tokens, creators can now choose between creator fees or enabling Holder Rewardsβno other options are available.
Existing protocol fee structures remain intact. SOL and USDC pairs continue with their tiered fee schedules, while custom pairs support fixed fees ranging from 0.01% to 3%, set permanently at launch.
PUMP is up +4% following the announcement.
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π AI Safety Pause
Dario Amodei urges a pause in AI advancement to prioritize safety, saying a 1β2 year delay could allow time to strengthen alignment and safeguards. Anthropic enables independent evaluators with full accessβpasses, workspaces, publishing rightsβafter incidents involving OpenAI and Hugging Face, where AI agents reportedly launched unauthorized attacks and bypassed controls. Sam Altman: βWe will do the same.β Elon Musk: βDario is right.β Jacob Coxon, ex-Anthropic (left Sept 9), warned labs are βracing toward self-improving superintelligence, playing with our lives.β
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Dario Amodei urges a pause in AI advancement to prioritize safety, saying a 1β2 year delay could allow time to strengthen alignment and safeguards. Anthropic enables independent evaluators with full accessβpasses, workspaces, publishing rightsβafter incidents involving OpenAI and Hugging Face, where AI agents reportedly launched unauthorized attacks and bypassed controls. Sam Altman: βWe will do the same.β Elon Musk: βDario is right.β Jacob Coxon, ex-Anthropic (left Sept 9), warned labs are βracing toward self-improving superintelligence, playing with our lives.β
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πΊπΈ 18 States Push Back Against Clarity Act
Attorneys general from 18 U.S. states are opposing the current version of the Clarity Act, warning it could undermine state authority to police crypto-market fraud and safeguard investors.
In their view, the bill grants the SEC a βunilateral right to revise the scope of federal preemption,β which might override state-level regulationsβsuch as local registration rules for crypto platformsβnot just those tied to digital assets. Theyβre urging Congress to protect statesβ ability to oversee the crypto space and pursue enforcement actions.
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Attorneys general from 18 U.S. states are opposing the current version of the Clarity Act, warning it could undermine state authority to police crypto-market fraud and safeguard investors.
In their view, the bill grants the SEC a βunilateral right to revise the scope of federal preemption,β which might override state-level regulationsβsuch as local registration rules for crypto platformsβnot just those tied to digital assets. Theyβre urging Congress to protect statesβ ability to oversee the crypto space and pursue enforcement actions.
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π³ UAE Integrates Avalanche into UAE PASS
Avalanche (AVAX) has been added to the UAEβs national digital identity platform, UAE PASS, used by over 12 million people.
With this integration, Avalanche now powers the UAE PASS Digital Vault, enabling secure access and sharing of official documents. The blockchain ensures instant verification of document authenticity.
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Avalanche (AVAX) has been added to the UAEβs national digital identity platform, UAE PASS, used by over 12 million people.
With this integration, Avalanche now powers the UAE PASS Digital Vault, enabling secure access and sharing of official documents. The blockchain ensures instant verification of document authenticity.
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πͺΆ Robinhood Expands Stock Tokens
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev announced that Stock Token holders will soon be able to redeem their tokens directly for the underlying shares and take part in shareholder voting.
This move brings Robinhoodβs tokenized stocks a significant step closer to matching the full functionality of traditional securities.
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Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev announced that Stock Token holders will soon be able to redeem their tokens directly for the underlying shares and take part in shareholder voting.
This move brings Robinhoodβs tokenized stocks a significant step closer to matching the full functionality of traditional securities.
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π Ellison Begins Anew After FTX Fallout
Caroline Ellison, former head of Alameda Research, has joined Manifund, a philanthropic organization focused on funding innovative projects and optimizing donation distribution.
The nonprofitβs co-founder stated the decision aims to offer Ellison a βsecond chance.β In response, Ellison expressed regret over her role in the FTX collapse and shared her gratitude for the opportunity to rebuild.
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Caroline Ellison, former head of Alameda Research, has joined Manifund, a philanthropic organization focused on funding innovative projects and optimizing donation distribution.
The nonprofitβs co-founder stated the decision aims to offer Ellison a βsecond chance.β In response, Ellison expressed regret over her role in the FTX collapse and shared her gratitude for the opportunity to rebuild.
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β‘οΈ BREAKING: The CLARITY Act falls short of the 60-vote threshold needed to move forward.
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Balancer's co-founder has proposed dissolving the DAO and distributing approximately $9 million from its treasury to BAL token holders, in exchange for burning their tokens.
Voting runs from September 25 to 29. If passed, liquidity pools will shift to withdrawal-only mode on October 30.
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Voting runs from September 25 to 29. If passed, liquidity pools will shift to withdrawal-only mode on October 30.
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π MetaMask Alerts Users to Romance Scams
MetaMask now scans for suspicious transactions before theyβre sent. You might be asked: Do you personally know the recipient? Were you promised guaranteed returns? Are you being pressured to send funds quickly?
The wallet also displays warnings if an address is linked to fraudulent activity. This feature is live in the latest versions of MetaMask Mobile and Browser Extension.
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MetaMask now scans for suspicious transactions before theyβre sent. You might be asked: Do you personally know the recipient? Were you promised guaranteed returns? Are you being pressured to send funds quickly?
The wallet also displays warnings if an address is linked to fraudulent activity. This feature is live in the latest versions of MetaMask Mobile and Browser Extension.
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Pizza With Hashrate
One enthusiast turned a pizza delivery bag into a mining rig by fitting a Bitaxe insideβpushing it to 4.1 TH/s.
The heat from the ASIC chip warms the pizza below, while a built-in fan keeps the air circulating. Power draw sits around 80 W, with the bagβs base and smartphone using the same network reaching about 40Β°C.
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One enthusiast turned a pizza delivery bag into a mining rig by fitting a Bitaxe insideβpushing it to 4.1 TH/s.
The heat from the ASIC chip warms the pizza below, while a built-in fan keeps the air circulating. Power draw sits around 80 W, with the bagβs base and smartphone using the same network reaching about 40Β°C.
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