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OpenAI announced Thursday it reached a non-binding agreement with Microsoft, its largest investor, on a revised partnership that would allow the startup to convert its for-profit arm into a public benefit corporation (PBC). The transition, should it be cleared by state regulators, could allow OpenAI to raise additional capital from investors and, eventually, become a public company. In a blog post, OpenAI Board Chairman Bret Taylor said under the non-binding agreement with Microsoft, OpenAI’s nonprofit would continue to exist and retain control over the startup’s operations. OpenAI’s nonprofit would obtain a stake in the company’s PBC worth upwards of $100…

In brief The price of Dogecoin has risen by nearly 20% over the last week. A publicly traded Dogecoin treasury has announced $125 million worth of DOGE purchases this week. Rex-Osprey will launch a Dogecoin ETF in the U.S. on Friday. Dogecoin is one of crypto’s biggest gainers over the last week, beating majors like...

California has taken a big step toward regulating AI. SB 243 — a bill that would regulate AI companion chatbots in order to protect minors and vulnerable users — passed both the State Assembly and Senate with bipartisan support and now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. Newsom has until October 12 to either veto the bill or sign it into law. If he signs, it would take effect January 1, 2026, making California the first state to require AI chatbot operators to implement safety protocols for AI companions and hold companies legally accountable if their chatbots fail to meet…

Crypto analyst Whale Guru has outlined his targets for altcoins on their next massive pump to the upside. He predicted that the Ethereum price would reach as high as $25,000 and expects the XRP price to reach triple digits.  XRP Price To Reach $300 As Ethereum Rallies To $25,000 In an X post, Whale Guru predicted that the XRP price would reach $300 as Ethereum rallies to $25,000. He highlighted these price levels as his targets for the next pump to the upside. Meanwhile, the analyst also predicted that SOL would reach $2,000, DOGE would reach $5, SUI would reach…

They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved…

In brief Solana is outperforming its major peers and Myriad predictors think a new all-time high is coming by the end of 2025. TROLL has been one of the best performing meme coins of the summer, but predictors feel a dump is likely. Predictors are confident that SharpLink Gaming will not eclipse its first ETH...

A New Hampshire House committee plans to move forward with a bill to legalize marijuana–even though members accept that it is unlikely to advance beyond the chamber given opposition in the Senate and the threat of a veto by the governor. “We know where it’s going to go. Let’s send a virtue signal,” the sponsor...

In brief Downloads of Jack Dorsey’s decentralized messaging app Bitchat have surged in Nepal and Indonesia amid national protests. Nepal’s ban on multiple social media platforms drove mass adoption of the decentralized, offline chat app, with downloads surging from 3,300 last week to over 48,000 on Monday. Decentralized apps like Bitchat offer a measure of...

Bitcoin is trading at a critical level after several days of tight consolidation between $115,000 and $110,000. The price action reflects a tense standoff, with bulls working to regain ground while mounting selling pressure keeps gains in check. Despite the cautious mood, momentum appears to be leaning bullish, as buyers continue to defend key support zones and prepare for the next decisive move. Related Reading Adding weight to this outlook, top analyst Maartunn shared new insights showing that dormant Bitcoin coins are beginning to move onchain. This activity suggests that long-term holders, who typically sit through volatility, are repositioning themselves,…

In brief Figure Technologies and its investors raised $787.5 million through its IPO. It is among several crypto firms that have debuted on Wall Street this year. The market cap of Figure’s tokenized HELOC loans is $12.5 billion. Blockchain lender Figure Technologies was set to begin trading on the Nasdaq on Thursday under the ticker...