Robinhood CEO urges U.S. to clear path for tokenized stocks as overseas markets advance
Vlad Tenev says tokenized stocks could bring real-time settlement and 24/7 trading, but U.S. rules remain a hurdle.
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Pennsylvania Cracks Down on AI Data Centers as Backlash Grows
Gov. Josh Shapiro ordered new restrictions on large data centers aimed at shielding residents from higher electricity costs and giving communities more control over proposed projects.
Decrypt · Aug 18, 2026
Mozilla Tests an AI 'Smart Window' in Firefox—But Only If You Opt In
The optional window puts an assistant of your choice next to your tabs, with a switch to disable it.
Decrypt · Aug 18, 2026
Rare Books Traced to Amazon AI Training Facility to Be Scanned and Destroyed
A tracking device planted in a book order ended at a Las Vegas facility where Amazon strips bindings to scan pages for training data.
Decrypt · Aug 18, 2026
U.S. accounting-standards group proposes way to see stablecoins as 'cash equivalent'
The Financial Accounting Standards Board, a nonprofit that governs accounting practices, proposed that certain stablecoins should fit the bill as cash-like.
CoinDesk · Aug 18, 2026
SEC proposes new crypto rules in absence of CLARITY Act
The proposed rules from the US securities regulator would provide companies with a safe harbor from tokens being treated as“investment contracts” and certain exemptions for token issuance.
Cointelegraph · Aug 18, 2026
Arguing With People on X May Get You More Posts You Hate as Algo Feeds on Ragebait
X’s algorithm may turn argumentative replies into a feedback loop that serves users more content that clashes with their values, with the effect stronger among Democrats, researchers found.
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Decrypt · Aug 18, 2026
FalconX, Interstice Connect Canton to Ethereum, Solana and Robinhood Chain
The non-custodial cross-chain swap engine connects Canton’s institutional tokenized-asset markets with liquidity and trading activity across major public blockchains.
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Cointelegraph · Aug 18, 2026
SEC Proposes Crypto Fundraising Exemptions in Abrupt About-Face
The proposed rules would let crypto projects raise capital through token sales without full securities registration and create a path for tokens to separate from investment contracts.
Decrypt · Aug 18, 2026
Ripple- and Coinbase-funded PAC spends $2M in Florida race with little mention of crypto
A Florida representative not running for reelection who voted against the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts has endorsed a Democratic candidate, possibly leading to PAC-funded negative ads.
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Cointelegraph · Aug 18, 2026
Cypherpunk launches Zcash mining fleet controlling 18% of network hashrate
The $33.3 million Winklevoss Capital deal expands Cypherpunk’s ZEC strategy as it targets 5% ownership of the cryptocurrency’s circulating supply.
Cointelegraph · Aug 18, 2026
Markets Confident OpenAI Releases Its Next AI Model in Weeks
Traders are betting OpenAI's next frontier model lands within weeks—even after the company pumped the brakes.
Decrypt · Aug 18, 2026
U.S. SEC proposes first major crypto rule in surprise announcement
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the "Regulation Crypto" proposal after having cancelled a meeting days before meant to vote on it.
CoinDesk · Aug 18, 2026
Wyoming joins $15 billion LayerZero exodus with state stablecoin move
This is the first time a U.S. government entity has publicly replaced its blockchain infrastructure specifically on security grounds.
CoinDesk · Aug 18, 2026
Trump Family Crypto Firm Tied to Chinese AI Models US Government Called a Security Risk
WorldClaw accepts World Liberty’s USD1 stablecoin while offering AI models from Chinese companies facing U.S. national security restrictions.
Decrypt · Aug 18, 2026
Bitcoin Wallet Maker BitBox Says AI Found Severe Flaws in Firmware
The Swiss hardware-wallet maker found two severe bugs with the help of frontier AI models, and warns that older firmware leaves you exposed.
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Decrypt · Aug 18, 2026
Kraken’s Krak debuts US debit card as Payward broadens financial services push
The multi-asset card lets US customers spend crypto and fiat and earn cashback as Kraken’s parent company expands across financial services.
Cointelegraph · Aug 18, 2026
Google Is Paying $10 Million to Use Spirit Airlines Data to Train Its AI Models
The bankrupt airline’s internal communications and business records could soon be used to improve Google’s AI systems.
Decrypt · Aug 18, 2026