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A new model release highlights higher token usage while a court ruling reframes built-in safety tools as a legal exposure rather than a selling point. Anthropic has released Sonnet 5.5, an updated version of its mid-tier language model. BeInCrypto reported that the new model's performance now approaches that of Opus, Anthropic's top-tier flagship system.

The pontiff's remarks come as measured concern over artificial intelligence risk reportedly climbed sharply Pope Leo has directed public criticism at Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang over artificial intelligence safety, according to reports from CryptoBriefing and Cryptopolitan. The pontiff's comments frame the Vatican as a moral counterweight to the world's largest technology companies.

The request follows Tether's freeze of $550 million in tokens tied to Iran amid a widening sanctions review. A member of the US Senate has formally urged federal authorities to open an investigation into Tether. The request centers on USDT transactions allegedly connected to Iran, a country under extensive US sanctions.

The approval lets the exchange operate regulated crypto trading services inside Bhutan's planned special economic zone. BTSE Bhutan has received a financial services license authorizing it to provide digital asset trading services within Gelephu Mindfulness City. The approval was reported by multiple outlets on September 29, 2026.

Three stories filed within the same hour on September 28th reached independent corroboration by 00:11 the next day, but the size of that confirmation differs by what kind of claim it was. Three stories filed within the same hour on September 28th reached independent corroboration by 00:11 the next day, but the size…

The chipmaker is rallying a broad coalition of technology firms to build guardrails around autonomous AI systems. Nvidia has unveiled an Open Agent Safety Platform aimed at containing so-called rogue AI agents. The company said more than 100 partners have joined the effort. The announcement was reported by CryptoBriefing and Cointelegraph on September 29, 2026.

The approval limits Coinbase to fully collateralized derivatives, completing its in-house trading, clearing and custody chain. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has approved Coinbase to register as a derivatives clearing organization, according to Unchained, CoinTurk News EN and The Block.

crypto.news and Crypto Economy give different dates and times for when the attacker's API key was created during the MEXC $340K withdrawal incident. crypto.news and Crypto Economy give different dates and times for when the attacker's API key was created during the MEXC $340K withdrawal incident.

The move came after THORChain reportedly declined a request to freeze the funds The individual or group behind a $350 million hack of crypto exchange Bitget has moved a portion of the stolen funds for the first time since the breach.

A new state law targets public officials who issue crypto tokens, though enforcement over secondary market trading remains uncertain. California has enacted legislation restricting public officials from issuing meme coins, according to reporting from crypto.news and CryptoSlate. The law specifically targets the act of launching or issuing these tokens, rather than broader crypto activity.

Her departure comes as a key comment period on crypto market structure remains open, raising questions about who finishes the job. Hester Peirce is stepping down from the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to reporting from crypto.news and Forkast. Her exit lands at a delicate moment for the agency's crypto policy work.

Exchange resumes Bitcoin withdrawals after tracing the breach to vulnerabilities in outside vendor software. Bitget's CEO has publicly detailed the cause of a significant security incident that resulted in a large loss of funds.

Bitget's phased restart, an unresolved standoff with THORChain, and ETF flows all carry a mechanism that can move price before the US session opens. Bitget's phased restart, an unresolved standoff with THORChain, and ETF flows all carry a mechanism that can move price before the US session opens.

The exchange has reopened Bitcoin withdrawals first, as it works through a staged recovery process following the hack. Bitget has begun a phased resumption of withdrawals following an exploit that resulted in losses of $388 million, according to reports from The Block and Unchained.

The decentralized protocol says its permissionless design does not allow it to block wallets, reigniting debate over crypto's censorship-resistance principles. Bitget disclosed a security breach that resulted in losses reported at $387.5 million. Following the hack, the exchange asked THORChain to block wallets connected to the attacker's funds. THORChain declined the request.

Regulators tighten oversight of digital asset businesses as the city pushes for tighter market structure standards. Hong Kong regulators have broadened financial reporting oversight to cover licensed cryptocurrency firms, according to reporting from Cointelegraph and CryptoBriefing. The expanded requirements apply to businesses already holding licenses to operate in the city's digital asset sector.

Neville's exit coincides with reports of a Circle CFO departure and a regulatory green light for the trust bank venture Catena. Sean Neville, one of the co-founders of stablecoin issuer Circle, has stepped down from the company's board of directors.

Traders are eyeing a tight band between $0.26 and $0.30 as Cardano's next move takes shape this week. Cardano’s native token, ADA, is once again the subject of close technical scrutiny as traders try to determine its next move.