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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warned that naive AI governance is vulnerable to exploits, like jailbreak prompts used to divert funds. He supports an info finance model where open markets allow multiple AI models, combined with human spot checks and jury reviews, to ensure diversity and faster problem solving. This approach reduces risks and improves security by balancing AI automation with human oversight, preventing manipulation and protecting decentralized governance systems.

On September 12th, OKX’s blockchain, X Layer, reached a record 71,400 active addresses, pushing the total addresses to over 4 million. The network has generated nearly $1 million in fees for the OKX DEX, making it the second-highest fee earner among EVM networks after BNB Chain. This milestone highlights the growing adoption and activity on X Layer, supporting its position as a strong player in blockchain scalability and decentralized finance.

Binance is launching its 39th HODLer Airdrop, offering 15 million Boundless (ZKC) tokens, which is 1.5% of the total supply, to eligible users. Boundless (ZKC) is a cutting-edge zero-knowledge protocol designed to enhance blockchain scalability and privacy. ZKC trading will officially start on September 15, 2025, at 14:00 UTC, featuring pairs with USDT, USDC, BNB, FDUSD, and TRY, making it easy for investors to join in.

UK trade groups have urged the UK Business Secretary to include blockchain collaboration in the upcoming UK–US Tech Bridge agreement. In their letter, they stressed the strategic importance of stablecoins and tokenization for both economies. They warned that excluding digital assets could sideline the UK in future global financial standard-setting, potentially harming innovation and competitiveness in the fast-evolving digital asset space. They call for blockchain to be a core part of transatlantic tech cooperation.

The Rex-Osprey Spot XRP ETF is set to launch today, September 12, becoming the first spot XRP ETF in the United States. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the fund after completing its 75-day review without objections. This ETF offers investors direct exposure to XRP tokens through traditional brokerage accounts, simplifying crypto investing. The launch positions XRP alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum in the regulated ETF market, potentially boosting institutional and retail interest.

Polygon Labs has partnered with Cypher Capital to expand institutional access to $POL, Polygon’s native token, across the Middle East. This collaboration aims to attract institutional investors by offering yield-generating strategies and boosting liquidity. Both firms will host events and roundtables to raise awareness about $POL’s potential. This move positions Polygon as a key blockchain infrastructure in the region, aligning long-term capital with network growth and security.

The first-ever U.S. memecoin ETF, $DOJE, is expected to launch next week, according to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas. This marks a major milestone as the first ETF built around a meme-based cryptocurrency with no intended utility. The launch signals growing institutional interest in Dogecoin, with prices rallying ahead of the debut. This new fund offers retail investors a regulated way to invest in the popular memecoin.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s appeal hearing is set for November 4, nearly two years after his 25-year prison sentence following the collapse of FTX. His defense claims the trial was unfair and hopes for a new trial or reduced sentence, but overturning the conviction looks tough due to strong testimony from ex-colleagues. The outcome could set a major precedent for future crypto cases and keeps the spotlight on SBF and the FTX scandal.

Fidelity’s Solana ETF (FSOL), Canary’s HBAR ETF (HBR), and Canary’s XRP ETF (XRPC) have been listed on the DTCC website as part of the standard preparation process for launching new ETFs. However, this listing does not mean they have received regulatory approval or finished the other steps needed for launch. It simply marks the early stages, and official trading can only begin after getting the green light from regulators.

After 13 years of dormancy, three likely connected wallets moved a total of 955 BTC ($108.8M), including 137.03 BTC ($15.63M), with 5 BTC sent to a Kraken address. These coins were originally acquired when Bitcoin was around $12 each. This unusual activity hints at profit-taking or portfolio rebalancing and could stir short-term volatility, as traders closely monitor for additional transfers to exchanges.