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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.

Bitcoin derivatives, spot ETFs, top trader positions and stablecoin demand suggest BTC’s correction is near completion. Key takeaways: The Bitcoin options skew and stablecoin activity show fear remains contained, pointing to limited downside pressure. Spot BTC ETF flows and top trader positioning confirm liquidity and resilience, signaling recovery potential above $120K. Read more

The comments, due by Oct. 17, will focus on “innovative methods to detect illicit activity involving digital assets,” as required by the GENIUS Act. The US Treasury Department has issued a call for comments related to the passage of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump in July. In a Monday notice, the Treasury said “interested individuals and organizations” could provide feedback to the government department on “innovative or novel methods, techniques, or strategies to detect and mitigate illicit finance risks involving digital assets.” Treasury officials said the call for comments by Oct. 17 was part of the requirements under the GENIUS Act. In a Monday X post, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called the move “essential” for implementing the law to “[secure] American leadership in digital assets.” After receiving comments from the public, the Treasury will research the methods proposed and submit reports to the Senate Bank...

This will be the first company in Holland to launch a reserve asset backed by the top cryptocurrency, which has experienced a rough few days and remains in the red.

Bitcoin mining is dominated by major operations these days, but an independent miner managed to score a block and earn a massive bounty.

Bitcoin’s (BTC) stalling between its recent all-time high and range lows is a sign of investors digesting the movement rather than market weakness. According to the August 18 Bitfinex Alpha report, BTC surged to a record $123,640 before retreating 5.44% from peak to trough, returning to the lower end of its established trading range. The […] The post Bitcoin consolidation below $123,000 reflects caution rather than market weakness appeared first on CryptoSlate.

ETH upside remains programmed thanks to record spot ETF inflows even as the altcoin’s price consolidates in the $3,900 to $4,400 liquidity zone. Key takeaways: Ether faces a liquidity battle between the $3,900 support and $4,400 resistance. Record ETF inflows of 649,000 ETH highlight sustained institutional demand. Read more

Shares are lower by 11% on Monday with an analyst noting NAKA's convertible note terms were somewhat more stringent than those afforded to Michael Saylor's Strategy.