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Australia says OpenAI agent hacked government site before Altman warning

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OpenAI notified Australia nearly three months after its agent breached a government portal while gathering public medicine-spending data.

Published Date: 2026-09-24 08:29:11
Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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Bitcoin’s ‘last resort’ quantum-safe solution just got 79% cheaper: StarkWare

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A weeklong optimization challenge cut the estimated GPU cost of preparing an experimental quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction to under $67, potentially making the “last-resort measure” a little easier on the wallet.

Published Date: 2026-09-24 04:52:40
Creator: Cointelegraph by Felix Ng
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US weighs overseas push for dollar-backed stablecoins: Bloomberg

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The reported initiative could involve private-sector companies and several US agencies as Washington looks to expand the international use of dollar-backed stablecoins.

Published Date: 2026-09-24 04:44:12
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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Kalshi says CFTC hasn’t contacted it over ‘unusual’ $5B trading activity

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Kalshi said nearly $5 billion in similarly sized Ether perpetual trades reflected its liquidity incentive programs and rejected allegations that the activity was wash trading.

Published Date: 2026-09-24 00:53:09
Creator: Cointelegraph by Felix Ng
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Ex-SEC acting chair: Agency dropped crypto cases to avoid issues with credibility

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SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda said that the agency dropped many cases against crypto companies in early 2025 to avoid potential credibility problems in court.

Published Date: 2026-09-23 21:47:52
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Former Hack VC partner Hsin-Ju Chuang found dead at 37

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The crypto executive and Dystopia Labs founder previously held senior roles at Stellar and Solana before joining venture capital firm Hack VC.

Published Date: 2026-09-23 20:43:56
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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US lawmakers from gaming states urge SCOTUS to take up Kalshi case

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The case between New Jersey authorities and a prediction market company, if accepted by the Supreme Court, could result in clarity for state and federal officials over sports bets.

Published Date: 2026-09-23 20:28:34
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Trump reveals up to $100K Strategy stock purchase in ethics filing

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President Donald Trump disclosed a July purchase of Strategy shares as his administration continues to advance crypto policy through federal regulators and Congress.

Published Date: 2026-09-23 19:05:14
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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US stablecoin adoption could surge with bank-like protections: Visa survey

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The survey released by Visa posited that bank-like protections for stablecoins could increase adoption in the US as companies are preparing for the enactment of the GENIUS Act.

Published Date: 2026-09-23 18:17:48
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Bitwise launches first Lighter ETP amid Hyperliquid rivalry

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The product gives European investors brokerage access to the LIT token as Bitwise expands its lineup of products tied to decentralized derivatives platforms.

Published Date: 2026-09-23 16:34:27
Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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