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Vitalik Buterin rejected concerns that AI poses an existential threat to cryptocurrency security on Wednesday, arguing instead that advanced AI models could make formal verification practical for complex software systems. In a post on X, the Ethereum co-founder said AI could mathematically prove software security as rigorously as it solves difficult mathematical theorems. Buterin noted that crypto holders, including himself with roughly 90% of his net worth in crypto, are betting that defensive

Argentina's statistics bureau reported in Q2 2026 that the country's GDP grew 2.0% year-over-year, while the unemployment rate reached 7.9%.

Kevin O'Leary predicted that despite the Clarity Act's failure in the Senate, Congress will likely restart digital asset tax legislation in the first or second quarter of 2027, citing the progress of the House's digital asset tax bill.

According to the Associated Press, on September 18 the U.S. State Department approved Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to attend next week's United Nations General Assembly high-level meeting. The department confirmed that Iran's core delegation and necessary staff will be permitted to participate but face travel restrictions and are prohibited from purchasing luxury goods and other restricted items under U.S. policy. The decision comes amid ongoing U.S.-Ir

According to Whale Alert, 199,900,000 USDC (worth $199.93 million) was transferred to Zero Hash today (Sept. 17). The transaction was sent from an unknown wallet.

According to the U.S. State Department, the United States recently imposed sanctions on eight entities and three individuals as part of efforts to counteract what the administration describes as malicious activities by the Cuban regime. The sanctions target Cuba's nickel mining operations and military-industrial complex, with state-owned mining company Pinares SA among the sanctioned entities. The Treasury Department characterized some sanctioned entities as state-owned research and development

According to the Houthi movement, the Saudi air force launched 37 airstrikes in the past 24 hours using F-15 fighter jets deployed from Khamis Mushait air base, targeting Taiz and Hodeidah provinces in Yemen. The strikes resulted in civilian casualties, according to the group's statement.

WTI October crude futures declined 0.52 per barrel to $101.91, down 0.51 percent today (September 17). Abu Dhabi Murban crude futures fell more sharply, dropping 4.05 percent to $118.80 per barrel.

According to CCTV, on September 17, President Putin signed an order extending Russia's ban on Western agricultural product imports. The ban's validity period has been prolonged from the previously set expiration of January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2028.

According to Jin10, Shanghai gold futures closed up 0.66% at 942 yuan/gram on September 18, while Shanghai silver rose 2.24% to 15,992 yuan/kg and SC crude oil fell 5.28% to 763 yuan/barrel as of 2:30 AM.

According to Shanghai Gold Exchange data, gold T+D contracts rose 1.2% to close at 941.93 yuan per gram on September 17 evening, while silver T+D contracts gained 2.84% to 15,951.0 yuan per kilogram.

Shanghai crude oil futures 2611 contract closed down 5.28% overnight, trading at 762.50 yuan per barrel. Meanwhile, Shanghai gold futures rose 0.66% and Shanghai silver futures climbed 2.24% in the same overnight session.

Pyth Network announced the addition of Anthropic and OpenAI as Pyth Indices, marking the first pre-IPO names on its platform. The integration enables real-time data updates, effective immediately, providing traders with enhanced market insights for digital assets.

On September 17, Exxon Mobil's Joliet refinery in Illinois experienced a power outage as flooding submerged pump stations at the facility. The operational disruption stems from severe weather-related flooding in the region.

According to recently unsealed court documents, executives from OpenAI and Microsoft admitted that their AI tools can replace articles published by news outlets such as The New York Times, and acknowledged that the technology poses a threat to the journalism industry.

Anthropic opened its Life Sciences Verification Program on September 17, offering gated beta access to advanced AI models for drug discovery and biological research. Qualifying organizations can access Mythos 5.1, Opus 5, and Sonnet 5—the company's highest-capacity models for biology-related tasks, including protein engineering and virology research. The program requires an eligibility review with approval not guaranteed. Selected organizations also gain access to Anthropic's existing AI for Sci

CleanSpark announced on September 17 that it raised $2.227 billion through high-yield bonds to build a 175 MW AI data center campus in Sandersville, Georgia. Anviran LLC, a Meta subsidiary, committed to a 20-year triple-net lease covering the facility. The senior secured notes, due 2031, carry an initial yield of approximately 8.5%. Rent payments are scheduled to begin in November 2027 once the initial network hall is completed. The lease is expected to generate roughly $6.6 billion in contracte

According to a Treasury announcement on Thursday, the US sanctioned BitBank, an Iranian crypto exchange controlled by Babak Zanjani, alleging the platform processed payments related to safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Treasury identified BitBank as a key part of Zanjani's digital asset-based sanctions-evasion network and said it transferred payments to Iran's Hormuz Safe Marine Services Authority. The sanctions also targeted Pishtaz Simorgh Electronic Trade Company, the software develo

Nasdaq-listed AI and DeFi media platform Roundtable signed a 10-year agreement worth $1 billion with Paradium on September 17 to migrate the latter's entire media portfolio onto its Enterprise Media Operating System. The deal covers brands including TheStreet, Parade, and Men's Journal, collectively reaching approximately 100 million monthly consumers. Roundtable is investing $89 million for roughly 49% equity in Paradium, with closing targeted for Q4 2026. The agreement includes a non-cancelabl

According to Jin10 Data, on Sept. 17, Romanian President Dacian Cioloş appointed European Parliament member Siegfried Mureşan as Prime Minister, marking the third prime ministerial appointment this year.