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Fed Rate Hike Debate Shifts Toward Wall Street Concerns
Goldman Sachs has dropped its forecast that the Federal Reserve will hold rates next week, becoming the last major bank to do so. CoinDesk frames the debate as increasingly focused on Wall Street rather than inflation.
Circle’s $400M Tazapay Deal Targets Emerging-Market Stablecoin Growth
Circle’s $400 million Tazapay deal is aimed at expanding USDC in emerging markets, where Tether has long been strong. The transaction provides market links and relationships that could otherwise take years to establish.
Crypto Clarity Act Faces Crucial Week With September 15 Vote Uncertain
The crypto industry is watching a possible September 15 vote on the Clarity Act, but CoinDesk says it may be canceled, delayed or reintroduced in another form. The legislation’s immediate path remains uncertain.
Anthropic Chief Calls for Slower, Safer AI Development
Anthropic’s chief urged a slower, safer pace for AI development, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman agreed with the safety concerns. Altman also said there would be no initial share sale this year, Cointelegraph reported.
Revolut reports customer information exposed through fraudulent government email
Revolut said a fraudster using a government agency domain obtained passports, selfies and financial transaction histories from some customers. Cointelegraph reported the disclosure, without specifying the number of affected users.
Reform UK Receives $97 Million in Crypto-Backed Donations
Reform UK has secured $97 million from two cryptocurrency billionaires in 24 hours, CoinDesk reported. The combined donations equal the largest individual political contributions in U.K. history and mark a sharp rise in crypto-industry backing.
Revolut Exposed Passports and Bitcoin Histories After Fake Government Request
Revolut exposed passports and complete crypto transaction histories belonging to a limited number of users after fulfilling a fraudulent request sent from a government agency’s own email domain, Decrypt reported.
North Korea Reportedly Uses Foreign IT Workers to Enter US Companies
Cointelegraph reports that North Korea is using IT workers from third countries to pass interviews for jobs at US companies. North Korean operatives allegedly take over those positions after the workers secure employment.
Ripple’s RLUSD Targets $13 Trillion Corporate Treasury Market
Ripple stablecoin chief Jack McDonald sees a $13 trillion corporate treasury opportunity for RLUSD, now valued at $2.4 billion, as the company pursues payments, capital-markets growth and a MiCA-based European expansion.
Two crypto billionaires give nearly $97 million to Farage’s Reform UK
Cointelegraph reports that BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo and crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne each gave nearly $50 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, bringing their combined donations to about $97 million.
Nvidia Reportedly Weighs $10 Billion Investment in Anthropic IPO
Nvidia is reportedly considering up to $10 billion in Anthropic’s potential IPO. The AI company could seek as much as $100 billion, implying a valuation of about $2 trillion, according to Reuters.
GTA V Mod Turns Surveillance Cameras Into Destructible Targets
A GTA V surveillance mod adds Flock cameras that track players across Los Santos and can be destroyed. Decrypt reported the feature, but supplied material gives no details linking it to FLOCK or other crypto assets.