California vs. AI deepfakes, SEC’s crypto politics, Trump buys burgers with Bitcoin

In today’s episode, we dive into California’s new laws to combat AI-generated deepfakes in elections and protect voter integrity, former Coinbase executives will launch their own exchange using the PayPal stablecoin for settlement, lawmakers in the US continue to scrutinize the SEC for allegedly politicizing its enforcement of crypto firms, and Bitcoin saw a price bump after the Federal Reserve cut US interest rates for the first time since 2020. Meanwhile, Donald Trump bought burgers with Bitcoin in New York City. Tune in for these stories and more from the world of crypto and tech.

Further reading:

• California passes package of laws to combat election deepfakes
• Ex-Coinbase execs to launch exchange using PayPal stablecoin for settlement
• Silvergate Capital files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware
• US lawmaker accuses SEC of ‘enforcement abuse’ against crypto firms
• Bitcoin price attempts to turn the tide after Fed’s 0.5% rate cut
• Donald Trump uses Bitcoin to buy burgers at NYC bar
  
  

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