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A federal judge overseeing former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal case has issued an order allowing Sam Bankman-Fried to meet with his legal team outside of jail for roughly seven hours.

Coinbase and Circle have redefined their relationship, according to identical announcements on the Coinbaseand Circle blogs on Aug. 21. The two organizations jointly launched the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin and have until now governed the token through the Centre Consortium.

Tesla, the American electric carmaker, Monday in a legal disclosure said two of its former employees were behind a data breach that compromised personal information of over 75,735 people including staff, reported Reuters A total of 75,735 people were affected by the data breach, including nine residents of Maine. The people appear to be current or former employees of the Austin, Texas-based automaker.

Gas prices in Europe have surged due to concerns over possible strikes at a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Australia. The Offshore Alliance union has issued a warning about a potential strike at Australia's North West Shelf facility, scheduled to begin as soon as September 2 if salary negotiations remain unresolved. Bloomberg reported a roughly 10% increase in benchmark gas prices for the European Union and the United Kingdom on Monday. While gas prices had surged following Russia's incursion into Ukraine, they had subsequently decreased. Apprehensions revolve around the North West Shelf facility's role in supplying LNG globally as Australia is a prominent supplier. Alongside this facility, Chevron-operated Gorgon and Wheatstone offshore LNG plants are also undergoing strike votes, with outcomes expected on Thursday. These three plants constitute approximately 10% of the global LNG supply. Ben McWilliams, an associate fellow at Bruegel, a think tank, cautioned that these strikes could have repercussions on worldwide LNG prices. As a response to Russia's reduction in natural gas supplies during the Ukrainian conflict, countries sought alternative energy sources, with LNG being a prominent choice. Australia, alongside Qatar and the United States, is a major global LNG exporter. Cornwall Insight, a research firm, has predicted that the uncertainty surrounding Australia's gas supply could lead to significantly higher gas prices and contribute to a substantial rise in Ofgem's price cap by January. It anticipated a rise in the price cap from £1,925.71 in Q4 2023 to £2,082.56 for a typical annual household bill in Q1 2024.

Britney Spears' music, is set to finish its run on Broadway. Having commenced in June, the show is scheduled to hold its final performance at Marquis Theatre on September 3. By the conclusion, it would have been performed for 123 shows. Choreographed by Keone and Mari Madrid, known for their work in hip-hop, 'Once Upon a One More Time' presents a fantasy story reimagining classic fairytale characters. Britney Spears' songs like «Oops I Did It Again,» «Lucky,» «Circus,» and «Toxic» are integral to the production. The narrative takes off as Cinderella, Snow White, and Little Mermaid's exposure to Betty Friedan's manifesto, «The Feminine Mystique,» triggers a feminist realization, prompting them to reconsider the concept of happily ever after. James L. Nederlander and Hunter Arnold, the producers, expressed their pride in the project. They acknowledged the cast and creative team for their exceptional skills and passion. The production's future plans include global performances. The main cast consists of Briga Heelan, known for «Great News,» Justin Guarini from «American Idol,» and Adam Godley of «The Lehman Trilogy.» Other notable cast members are Jennifer Simard, Brooke Dillman, Aisha Jackson, Ryann Redmond and Tess Soltau. Initially developed and produced by Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington D.C., the show received mixed reviews. Although attendance dropped when the show transitioned to Broadway this summer, it maintained an average capacity of 50%. The producers are actively planning a national tour and international versions, with details to be disclosed later.

Hurricane Hilary struck Los Angeles for the first time since 1939, it left trails of devastation. An aerial view taken from a helicopter shows that the stadium for the LA Dodgers baseball team is surrounded by water from four sides though the field still appears spared.

artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be subject to copyright, according to reports. The judge's decision came on Friday within the context of a legal case involving the US Copyright Office's denial of copyright to Stephen Thaler for an AI-generated image crafted using the Creativity Machine algorithm he had developed. Thaler had pursued copyright protection for the image, intending it to be categorized as a «work-for-hire» for the possessor of the Creativity Machine.

National Cinema Day, set for this Sunday, August 27, featuring discounted movie tickets across 3,000 participating theaters and 30,000 screens. The event offers admission to all movies and formats for a maximum price of $4. Last year's edition, held on September 3 during the Labor Day weekend, drew 8.1 million attendees to theaters, generating $24 million in revenue – an 8% increase from the previous Saturday and the most attended movie day of 2022. Despite ongoing challenges from the slow recovery due to Covid, the event provided a boost to the cinema industry. The event will showcase various movies, including recent releases and re-releases. Notable releases for Cinema Day include The Hill, Golda, Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story, Retribution and Bottoms. These films will join popular hits like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Oppenheimer, Barbie and Sound of Freedom. Additionally, re-releases like American Graffiti, Jurassic Park (3D) and Greta Gerwig’s 2017 Lady Bird from A24 will be screened. Jackie Brenneman, president of The Cinema Foundation, expressed enthusiasm for the event, encouraging people to relish the experience of cinema. She highlighted the significant participation of exhibitors and distributors with movies in the market, emphasizing the collaborative effort behind the event. Michael O’Leary, CEO of NATO, stated that movies possess the ability to bring people together and create a shared experience on the big screen. He acknowledged the importance of celebrating the moviegoing experience and the vital role of theaters within communities.

The Outsiders,' and Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 film will have previews starting March 16, 2024, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. The official opening night is set for April 11, 2024.Angelina Jolie joins the production as a lead producer, along with American Zoetrope, Olympus Theatricals, The Araca Group, and Sue Gilad & Larry Rogowsky. Casting details will be revealed later, and tickets for the general public go on sale on November 1. The musical is written by Adam Rapp with Justin Levine, and the music and lyrics are by Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Justin Levine. Danya Taymor is directing it. The story unfolds in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1967, focusing on the lives of teenagers Ponyboy Curtis and Johnny Cade, and their chosen 'outsider' family, exploring the divide between the privileged and the less fortunate. Co-producers include The Shubert Organization, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Sony Masterworks, James L. Nederlander, Stephen Lindsay & Brett Sirota, Sue Marks, Indelible InK, Green Leaf Partnership, Belle Productions, Michael & Elizabeth Venuti, Deborah & Dave Smith, Mike & Molly Schroeder, Chas & Jen Grossman, Jennifer & Jonathan Allan Soros, Tanninger Entertainment, Tamlyn Shusterman, ATx Random, Paul Liljenquist, Bob & Claire Patterson, Scott Stanton & Carrie Clark, Wendy Gillespie/Karen Tanz, John Gore Organization, Betsy Dollinger, Tima Productions (LaChanze & Marylee Fairbanks), Playhouse Square, Geffen Playhouse/Howard Tenenbaum/Linda B. Rubin Prods, Margot Astrachan, Rose Maxi, Toni R. Israel, and Cornice Productions. 'The Outsiders' had its world premiere in March 2023 at La Jolla Playhouse.

Digital asset investment products saw $55 million in outflows for the week of September 13-19, according to a report from CoinShares. 

Finra said Monday that it appointed Bill St. Louis as head of enforcement, making him responsible for the agency’s 350 enforcement staffers in 11 offices across the United States.

An SEC enforcement action against Titan Global Capital Management USA highlights the dangers investment advisors face when using hypothetical returns in their advertising, compliance experts said Monday.

Cryptocurrency advocacy group Coin Center has provided suggestions for United States lawmakers to consider in potential legislation related to the taxation of digital assets.

BNB, the tokens that powers the Binance Smart Chain or BNB Chain, fell to its lowest level since July 2022 under $210 on Monday.

Co-founder and managing partner at Blockchain Capital, Bart Stephens, has taken legal action against an unidentified hacker who allegedly stole $6.3 million worth of cryptocurrencies from his digital wallets, Forbes reported. 

(Reuters) — Arm, the British chip designer owned by Japan's SoftBank (TYO:9984) Group, on Monday disclosed its financial details in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering.

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has received approval from the United States National Futures Association to offer investments in crypto futures to eligible customers. The approval enables Coinbase to introduce Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) futures contracts through its Commodity Futures Trading Commission-regulated derivatives exchange. 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of AH-64E Apache helicopters and related equipment to Poland in a deal valued at up to $12 billion, the Pentagon said on Monday.

The past week dealt a blow to Bitcoin's recent uptrend that started in June, steering us toward a critical support zone.

PensionPlus and Capital Group announced a partnership Monday aimed at launching a lifelong personalized paycheck service for retirees. The companies say the program will complement the Capital Group and American Funds target-date retirement series and will be offered to select retirement plan participants.

That lull snapped Thursday, when Bitcoin plunged more than 8% in the space of a few hours to a two-month low of $25,314 late in the New York day. The slump sparked a broad decline across all of crypto, leading to more than $1 billion in liquidations and putting Bitcoin on pace for its worst week since November and crypto exchange FTX’s collapse. The carnage — fueled by the prospect of prolonged high interest rates and exacerbated by thin crypto trading — was a reminder of the various threats that continue to stalk digital assets, from hostile regulators to a broader rout in risk assets. And even as Bitcoin has recovered smartly from last year’s lows, many investors are still sitting out, depriving the market of the breadth and depth that are key ingredients for a sustained bull run. “There are still significant amounts of macro uncertainty keeping investors away, and liquidity is still thin,” said Noelle Acheson, author of the “Crypto Is Macro Now” newsletter and former head of market insights at Genesis Trading. “Bottom line, there’s not yet enough conviction.”