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Google Gets $35 Billion Offer for Chrome as AI Browser Fight Escalates

Search.com has entered the race to acquire Google Chrome, topping Perplexity AI’s $34.5 billion bid with a $35 billion counteroffer backed by JPMorgan Chase and a consortium of private equity firms. The $500 million move intensifies a high-stakes battle over the future of web browsing and AI search, as more challengers position themselves to take control of the world’s most-used browser. “We see this as both offense and defense,” Melissa Anderson, president of Public Good, which owns Search.com, told Decrypt. “Acquiring Chrome gives us the scale to accelerate adoption of our AI search platform—and a direct connection to users.” The…

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AI coalition launches $100M SuperPAC to shape US tech policy and rival China

A coalition of AI companies unveiled a Super Political Action Committee (SuperPAC), designed to influence US technology policy and strengthen the nation’s position in the global AI race, according to an Aug. 25 press release. The group, Leading the Future (LTF), pledged to back candidates who support innovation while pushing back against legislation that could slow deployment. The launch is backed by more than $100 million in contributions from high-profile investors and technologists. Notable supporters include venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), OpenAI’s Greg and Anna Brockman, Rob Conway, Joe Lonsdale, and AI startup Perplexity. LTF’s mission According to its…

Regulation

Brazil to Start Applying VASP Regulation by 2026

Authorities at the Central Bank of Brazil stated that it aims to start enacting VASP regulation in 2026, following the definition of the rules those regulations will follow. The bank stressed that the rules will allow for freedom but should not be “too bold.” Central Bank of Brazil Aims to Finalize VASP Regulation by 2026 Brazil, one of the largest economies in Latin America, is preparing to make regulation for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) effective by 2026. According to local reports, authorities at the Central Bank, the sector watchdog, are currently finalizing the rules these institutions must follow to…

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Ether could see the ‘biggest bear trap’ this month: Analysts

Ether may take a lot of bears by surprise next month, with a deepening correction in September that could completely “invalidate” by the time October comes around. “It might look bearish at first, but if it plays out, it could be the biggest bear trap I’ve ever seen,” full-time crypto trader and analyst Johnny Woo said on Monday. He added that the charts could paint a head-and-shoulders pattern in September “to spook everyone,” then invalidate it in “Uptober.” This would trap paper-handed traders, forcing them to buy higher. “We’ve seen this before plenty of times, so it’s definitely possible,” he…

Ethereum

A Bold $10M Leap into Crypto Treasury

The corporate world is increasingly recognizing the potential of cryptocurrency, and now, a surprising player has entered the arena. Galmed Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: GLMD), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, just made headlines with a groundbreaking decision. They have approved a bold new crypto treasury strategy, intending to deploy up to $10 million of their cash reserves into Galmed digital assets. This significant allocation represents approximately 50% of their current cash holdings, signaling a transformative step for the company. Why is Galmed Embracing Galmed Digital Assets Now? Galmed’s move into digital assets reflects a growing trend among forward-thinking companies seeking innovative ways to…

Regulation

FDIC Outlines Pro-Crypto Reforms With Clearer Rules and Fair Banking Policies

The FDIC spotlighted a forward-looking crypto agenda and fair access reforms, signaling a major pivot toward transparency, institutional clarity, and broader participation in digital finance. US Banking Regulator Drives Forward-Looking Crypto Agenda and Equal Access Initiatives The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the agency responsible for safeguarding depositors and maintaining stability in the U.S. banking system, placed digital assets and debanking at the center of its policy agenda during the September 2025 Financial Stability Oversight Council meeting. Acting Chairman Travis Hill stated that the FDIC had “rescinded Biden-era ‘prior notification’ requirements” and “provided clarity that banks may engage in permissible…

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Binance Pay enters South Africa’s checkout lanes through Zapper tie-up

Binance Pay is now live across Zapper’s extensive payment infrastructure, turning everyday QR codes at over 31,000 merchants into crypto on-ramps. The move strategically positions digital assets at the heart of routine consumer spending. Summary Binance Pay has partnered with South Africa’s Zapper, enabling crypto payments at 31,000 merchants. The integration expands Binance Pay’s global merchant network to over 63,000 locations. The platform claims it has processed more than 300 million transactions to date. According to a blog post dated September 9, Binance Pay has integrated with South African payment processor Zapper, instantly granting its users access to a network…

Exchanges

Ethereum Whale Cashes Out Millions in DAI After Price Rally: $13.2 DAI Earned

One Ethereum whale has captured global attention by selling off its entire 3,158.5 ETH for $13.2 million worth of DAI at an average price of $4,376. The sale also brings to an end an eight-month holding period and points to a timely shift in the Ethereum price dynamic. A whale sold 3,158.5 $ETH for $13.2M $DAI at a price of $4,376, after holding it for 8 months. Initially, the whale bought 6,317 $ETH for 326 $cbBTC ($21.24M) 8 months ago and sold all $ETH for $27.67M, making a profit of $6.43M. Address:… pic.twitter.com/d88aPmznfi — Onchain Lens (@OnchainLens) September 1, 2025…

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Checking in on crypto markets as the Jackson Hole dust settles

This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. A couple days after Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s widely watched Jackson Hole speech feels like a great time for a high-level update — particularly as macro’s effect on crypto markets has increased over time. We still don’t know what the Fed will do at its Sept. 17 meeting. But to many, Powell’s comments had a dovish tilt, leaving the door open for an interest rate cut next month. If we look at CME Group’s FedWatch tool — based on 30-Day fed funds futures prices, as of…

Regulation

Most People Are Unaware, But a Major Threat to Cryptocurrencies May Be Looming in the US

The US Treasury Department is preparing to impose a comprehensive ban on tools that provide privacy for cryptocurrency transactions. Andrea Gacki, Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), announced this week in Congress that the “mixer rule” has reached its final stages. The regulation, which uses PATRIOT Act powers to ban privacy-enhancing software and methods for cryptocurrency transactions, is now in its final stages. The PATRIOT Act, enacted in 2001 after the September 11 attacks, gave the government broad oversight and investigative powers. Over the years, the law has tightened “know your customer” (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) frameworks…

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