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The FTC announced on Thursday that it is launching an inquiry into seven tech companies that make AI chatbot companion products for minors: Alphabet, CharacterAI, Instagram, Meta, OpenAI, Snap, and xAI. The federal regulator seeks to learn how these companies are evaluating the safety and monetization of chatbot companions, how they try to limit negative impacts on children and teens, and if parents are made aware of potential risks. This technology has proven controversial for its poor outcomes for child users. OpenAI and Character.AI face lawsuits from the families of children who died by suicide after being encouraged to do…
Bitcoin has slipped more than 8% from its all-time high of $124,500, fueling bearish sentiment across the market. While this correction is relatively modest compared to previous drawdowns in the current cycle, the tone surrounding BTC has turned noticeably negative. Traders and investors appear cautious, with many questioning whether the market has the strength to stage another push higher in the short term. Related Reading Top analyst Axel Adler provided insights that add important context to the current landscape. According to Adler, Bitcoin is now trading with only a 4% markup above the average purchase price of Short-Term Holders (STHs).…
A GOP senator says that if Congress moves forward with a proposal to ban hemp products with any amount of THC, nobody is going to buy the remaining CBD preparations—in large part because “even a little bit” of the intoxicating cannabinoid makes an important difference for health effects. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has made abundantly...
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In brief Identical “civil war” posts flooded X hours after Kirk’s killing, many from generic or low-engagement accounts. Past studies show botnets can generate billions of impressions; researchers warn AI tools make them harder to spot. Analysts see echoes of Russian and Chinese ops, but no confirmed attribution for this week’s spike in violent rhetoric....
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Bitcoin miners are shifting strategies as the BTC price rebounds back above $114,000 after declining from all-time highs. Instead of sticking to familiar patterns, mining firms are adjusting how they manage their holdings and operations, signaling a change in the status quo as market conditions slowly recover. Bitcoin Miners Shift From Selling To Accumulating A new analysis from CryptoQuant suggests that Bitcoin miners are breaking away from historic patterns as BTC hovers above $114,000. The data reveals a significant structural shift in miner strategies, with long-term accumulation taking precedence over aggressive sell-offs, even during price surges. Related Reading The Miners’…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed an executive order on Sept. 10 that directs three state agencies to implement polices to further regulate the state’s multibillion-dollar market for hemp products containing THC and other intoxicating cannabinoids.The governor plans to utilize his executive powers after Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the presiding officer of the state Senate,...
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Even as the Trump administration vigorously works to fulfill its promise to end crypto debanking, another country rediscovers one of crypto’s core principles. Decentralization in Belarus offers a crucial way to bypass economic sanctions, echoing one of crypto’s core principles. Both the US and Belarus show how crypto and tokenization are shifting from the outskirts of financial innovation to the heart of regulatory and economic strategies. Regulatory Shift in the U.S. From Exclusion to Inclusion Jonathan Gould, head of the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), has announced a decisive change in how the agency will handle…
The Trump administration has announced a “Make Our Children Healthy Again” initiative that will involve having the U.S. surgeon general launch an educational campaign on the impact of marijuana on youth health. On Tuesday, the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission unveiled the plan, which would be coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
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In brief Rising demand from ETFs and DATs has scooped up 8.40% of Ethereum‘s market cap, according to digital asset bank Sygnum. Crypto-friendly regulation under Trump’s administration has helped drive massive capital inflow into Ethereum. The successful Pectra upgrade also played a key role in shaping Ethereum’s value proposition, analysts argued. Ethereum’s renewed bullish momentum...
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 hits Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27 to 29, bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders for three days of bold ideas, groundbreaking tech, and future-shaping conversations. One of the most highly anticipated sessions happening on one of the two AI Stages will spotlight where AI hardware is heading next, featuring a live look at the robotics and autonomous systems pushing boundaries in real time. AI may be reshaping software, but when it comes to robotics and autonomous systems, the big breakout moment is still on the horizon. That’s what makes this session at TechCrunch…