World Banks says 2.8B lack digital ID as APAC adoption varies

Asia-Pacific’s digital ID rollout remains uneven: 2.8 billion people globally lack access, while Bangladesh plans a $747M One-ID project for 180M citizens. The post World Banks says 2.8B lack digital ID as APAC adoption varies appeared first on CoinGeek.

Will Institutions Buy Crypto After Ethereum’s Q3 Run? Tom Lee Thinks So

BitMine Immersion Technologies chairman Tom Lee expects institutions to buy crypto after a strong quarter so far. The firm holds 5.9 million Ethereum (ETH) tokens that sit far below their purchase cost. The company valued its combined crypto, cash, and equity holdings at $15.7 billion on September 7. Lee Points to a Quarter Crypto Led […]

AI Is Splitting the Magnificent Seven Into Winners and Laggards, Says Lo Toney

AI is splitting the Magnificent Seven into separate camps instead of lifting the group as one trade, Plexo Capital founding managing partner Lo Toney told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” this week. CNBC’s Jim Cramer had urged investors days earlier to revisit the group, arguing years of AI spending are starting to pay off. “I think it’s […]

CFTC Considers Hyperliquid Following Trump’s Public Mention

On September 7, 2026, President Trump publicly named Hyperliquid during a White House press briefing, indicating that the CFTC is exploring pathways for its compliance in the U.S. This mention has sparked interest among traders and regulators alike, as it may signify a significant step forward for the platform’s market entry. This evolving situation could […]

FirstFT: Anthropic withheld AI model from UK testers

Anthropic’s cautious AI release strategy may weaken its market position and influence perceptions of its leadership in AI innovation. The post FirstFT: Anthropic withheld AI model from UK testers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

DBS and Citi Launch Cross-Border USD Payments on Swift’s

DBS and Citi have successfully completed their first weekend cross-border USD payment using tokenized deposits on Swift’s ledger. This significant development could help to streamline international transactions and enhance the efficiency of digital asset utilizations. The implications for the wider adoption of tokenized assets in financial transactions are substantial, as highlighted in a recent tweet […]

Bill Gates, Retired, Took Customer Support Duty at His Daughter’s Startup

Bill Gates spent a day handling customer support at Phia, the sustainable fashion startup co-founded by his daughter Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, taking on the role of a “luxury customer advisor.” Phia sells an app and Chrome extension that scans more than 40,000 sites to find fashion deals and second-hand alternatives. Gates later said […]

IMF News: Bangkok Blueprint Aims to Strengthen Digital

The IMF has unveiled a new initiative called the Bangkok Blueprint, aimed at strengthening digital finance safeguards. This proposal, announced by the Bank of Thailand’s Assistant Governor Chayawadee Chai-anant, comes ahead of the 2026 IMF Meetings. The framework underscores a growing emphasis on regulatory oversight in the digital finance sector, potentially reshaping the landscape for […]