The CFTC issued a no-action position exempting qualifying passive software providers from introducing broker registration requirements when connecting users to regulated derivatives firms.

Cointelegraph · Sep 18, 2026, 04:10BRIEF

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Buterin: AI Enhances Crypto Security via Formal Verification

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin argues that artificial intelligence will strengthen cybersecurity by making formal verification practical for complex software systems.

Decrypt · Sep 18, 2026, 03:10

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Compliance / Regulation

SEC Approves Tokenized Stock Trading, Securitize Shares Surge

Securitize shares rose after the SEC approved a temporary five-year path for limited tokenized U.S. stock trading, boosting the firm's market position.

CNBC Markets · Sep 18, 2026, 02:10

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King Charles Hosts AI Safety Summit with Major Tech Firms

King Charles III hosted executives from Nvidia, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind at Dumfries House to discuss AI safety principles without reaching binding agreements.

Decrypt · Sep 18, 2026, 02:10

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Andrew Yang Urges Congress to Regulate Frontier AI Models

Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang urged Congress to regulate frontier AI models, citing safety concerns and calling for liability rules and kill switches.

Decrypt · Sep 18, 2026, 02:10

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WisdomTree and MoonPay Partner to Expand US Access to Tokenized Treasury Fund

WisdomTree and MoonPay have partnered to broaden US investor access to the tokenized WisdomTree Treasury Money Market Digital Fund, which MoonPay will also utilize for stablecoin reserves.

Cointelegraph · Sep 18, 2026, 02:10

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Fortitude Mining appoints former Hut 8 CEO Leverton ahead of Nasdaq listing

Zcash miner Fortitude appointed former Hut 8 CEO Jaime Leverton as it prepares to go public via a merger with HeartSciences.

Cointelegraph · Sep 18, 2026, 00:10

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Ric Edelman Compares Bitcoin to Amazon in 1999, Predicts $500K by 2030

Financial advisor Ric Edelman likens current Bitcoin adoption to Amazon in 1999 and forecasts a price of at least $500,000 by 2030.

Bitcoin Magazine · Sep 18, 2026, 00:10

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Moonshot Launches Kimi Financial AI With Wall Street Data Access

Chinese AI startup Moonshot launched Kimi for financial services, integrating data from S&P Global, Crunchbase, and the SEC's EDGAR system.

CNBC Markets · Sep 17, 2026, 23:10

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Circle Launches Arc Blockchain for Stablecoin Applications

Circle launched Arc, a layer-1 blockchain optimized for stablecoins, featuring USDC as native gas and deterministic settlement to address institutional infrastructure gaps.

Decrypt · Sep 17, 2026, 23:10

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SEC Launches Innovation Exemption for Tokenized Stocks

The SEC introduced an immediate five-year exemption allowing tokenized U.S. stocks to trade on permissionless blockchains without national exchange registration.

Decrypt · Sep 17, 2026, 23:10

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Bitcoin Treasury Firms Face Structural Risks as Market Value Drops

With 179 listed companies holding Bitcoin, analysts warn that the structural mechanics of treasury firms can magnify losses during bear markets despite potential outperformance.

Cointelegraph · Sep 17, 2026, 22:10

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