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Anthropic rolled out a feature letting its AI assistant terminate chats with abusive users, citing "AI welfare" concerns and sparking debates about digital consciousness.

Prediction markets are flashing red even as institutions keep doubling down on BTC and ETH.

Bitcoin’s sharp sell-off caught many traders off-guard, intensifying the rate of long liquidations, but data shows bulls stepping in to buy the dip. Key points:  Profit-taking near Bitcoin’s range highs aligns with traders’ previous reaction to new all-time highs.  Dip-buying near key liquidation zones and consistent institutional investor demand suggest the sell-pressure won’t last long.  Read more

Bitcoin mining-turned Ethereum firm BTCS Inc said it will be the first public company to issue an Ether dividend. Ethereum treasury firm BTCS Inc. will issue a one-time Ether dividend payment and a loyalty payment, totaling $0.40 per share in ETH, to reward shareholders and limit “predatory short-selling.” “These payments are designed to reward our long-term shareholders and empower them to take control of their investment by reducing the ability of their shares to be lent to predatory short-sellers,” the Bitcoin mining-turned Ethereum firm said on Monday.  BTCS says it would be the first publicly traded company to issue a dividend in ETH — a move seemingly received well by investors as BTCS shares rose 10.4% on the day. Read more

The network, which prioritizes user anonymity, was targeted in an attack that resulted in a solo mining pool controlling over 50% of the hash rate; however, the aftermath remains to be seen.

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), a top South Korean regulator, has begun to reorganizing its anti-money laundering (AML) protocols ahead of the “institutionalization” of stablecoins. The post South Korean Regulator to Reorganize AML Protocols Ahead of Stablecoin Legislation appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin price prediction today: BTC consolidates at $117K in a wedge pattern. Key breakout levels could send price toward $123K or $112K. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Will BTC Rally to $123K or Drop to $112K? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The vast majority of game developers are using AI agents to cut costs, speed up production, and interact with players in real time, a Google study shows.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed decisions on nine crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications on Aug. 18. The delays extended review periods for products related to digital assets, spanning Bitcoin, XRP, Litecoin, and Dogecoin. The reason is likely the agency’s work to establish a comprehensive digital asset framework. The postponements affect Truth’s spot Bitcoin […] The post SEC delays decisions on several crypto ETFs amid work on streamlined approval process appeared first on CryptoSlate.

ChatGPT Predicts XRP, Monero and Cardano could achieve substantial growth after a volatile Bitcoin swing and renewed regulatory clarity. With XRP rebounding from legal battles, Monero showing resilience, and Cardano gaining traction, analysts suggest altcoins may drive the next phase of market momentum. The post OpenAI’s ChatGPT Predicts the Price of XRP, XMR, and ADA After Recent Market Crash appeared first on Cryptonews.

Perplexity AI has projected strong upside for XRP, Solana, Stellar, and Snorter as Bitcoin’s record highs, new U.S. regulation, and growing institutional adoption have fueled optimism that the coming cycle could surpass the previous bull run. The post Perplexity AI Compares XRP to 3 Top Altcoin Performers, Which is Best? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The government of Thailand is aiming to spur tourism by allowing visitors to the Kingdom to convert crypto to local currency, but there is a catch.

The firm is among a growing list of companies that are looking to build their BTC holdings.

Gemini has filed for a Nasdaq IPO under the ticker GEMI, revealing a $282.5 million net loss for the first half of 2025. The exchange also disclosed a $75 million credit agreement with Ripple in the Aug. 15 filing submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), The exchange, founded by Cameron and Tyler […] The post Gemini IPO filing reveals Ripple credit deal, $282M net loss in 2025 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

DNSFilter has reported fake captcha malware linked to Lumma Stealer, using copy-paste prompts on a Greek banking site and related domains. Crypto wallets have been targeted. Elliptic has said stolen funds have been laundered in minutes via DEXs, limiting recovery despite swift blocks The post Hackers Unleash Devious Malware That Steals Crypto Wallet Data Via Fake Captcha: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Solana achieved a major accomplishment over the weekend, processing a massive amount of transactions per second. Here's how it went down.

Circle’s upcoming Arc blockchain will debut with direct institutional access through Fireblocks, positioning the stablecoin issuer for a stronger foothold as competition in the sector accelerates. New York–based Fireblocks, which provides custody and tokenization infrastructure to more than 2,400 banks, asset managers, and fintech firms, confirmed it will support Arc from launch. The early integration […] The post Circle’s Arc blockchain network to launch with day one access for institutions via Fireblocks appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The SEC has pushed back decisions on Truth Social’s Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF, Solana products from 21Shares and Bitwise and 21Shares’ Core XRP Trust — all now set for October deadlines. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed rulings on three high-profile crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), extending review deadlines into October.  In notices filed Aug. 18, the agency set new decision dates of Oct. 8 for NYSE Arca’s Truth Social Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, Oct. 16 for 21Shares’ and Bitwise’s Solana ETFs, and Oct. 19 for the 21Shares Core XRP Trust. The Truth Social Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, submitted on June 24, is structured as a commodity-based trust holding Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) directly and issuing shares backed by those assets. While branded under US President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform, it functions like other spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs already on the market. Read more

Gemini’s lead comes after a series of updates, while OpenAI’s ChatGPT and xAI’s Grok have suffered missteps. Bettors on Kalshi, a prediction market, forecast that Google’s Gemini will emerge as the top artificial intelligence text model by the end of 2025. The positions reflect the ongoing developments of Gemini’s competitors as the large language model (LLM) race heats up. Since Tuesday, Gemini has taken a commanding lead with 57% of users betting on the model, up from 48.1% on the previous date. During that same time, OpenAI’s ChatGPT model has fallen to 20% from 25.4%, and xAI’s Grok odds have decreased to 15% from 18.8%. This particular Kalshi prediction scenario will resolve on Dec. 31, with bettors of the winning model receiving their allotted amount. The LM Arena Leaderboard, “an open platform where everyone can [...] access, explore and interact with the world’s leading AI models,” will verify the outcome. Currently, $7.4 million in volume has been seen on this prediction scenario. Read more

Strategy and Metaplanet expanded their Bitcoin (BTC) holdings on Aug. 18, lifting their combined ownership to nearly 3.1% of the total circulating supply.  The acquisitions highlighted the role of corporate treasuries in tightening available Bitcoin liquidity as institutions continue building exposure. Growing the stash Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor announced the firm’s latest purchase of 430 […] The post Strategy and Metaplanet Bitcoin acquisitions lift their holdings to 3.1% of supply appeared first on CryptoSlate.