Analysts predict that once the government shutdown ends, crypto ETF approvals could surge, potentially sparking a new altcoin season. ETFs give investors exposure to cryptocurrencies with lower risk, and delays caused by the SEC shutdown are stalling market growth. “Ironic that political gridlock is holding up crypto’s evolution,” noted ETF expert Nate Geraci.

Fortnite developers helped gamify a laundry: workers sort towels and sheets while “building” a digital village.
Their offline work is synchronized with the actions of avatars in the game.

Screens are placed above employees in a laundry facility in Japan’s Wakayama Prefecture. When workers load sheets and towels into the machines, a timed game session starts, according to Dexerto and Automation Media, citing a report from TBS News Dig.

During the session, the employee’s avatar helps develop the village in auto-mode: farming, constructing buildings, harvesting crops, and mining resources. Once the session ends, the character completes the current task. As a result, bonuses can drop — such as “golden houses” or “glowing objects.”

The game was developed by Real Focus Synergy, an Osaka-based firm specializing in enterprise automation. This is its first experiment of this kind, designed to make routine work less monotonous. For advice, the company reached out to Epic Games, which shared insights that were incorporated into the project.

According to the developer, employee productivity has increased by an average of 8%. For some, it jumped by 18% in the first week. Another benefit is that the game tracks the number of offline tasks completed. Workers themselves note that with the game, shifts feel like they pass much faster.

North Korean hackers have already stolen over $1.5 billion in crypto assets in 2025, with funds likely supporting Pyongyang’s military and sanctions evasion. EtherHiding could amplify these threats, making blockchain platforms vulnerable to stealth malware campaigns.

GTIG recommends that crypto users and developers:

Block suspicious downloads and unauthorized web scripts

Monitor and label malicious code embedded in smart contracts

Enhance cybersecurity practices around wallet management and blockchain nodes

As attackers continue to innovate, security experts warn that EtherHiding may mark the beginning of malware fully integrated into decentralized systems, raising stakes for the crypto ecosystem.

Crypto tax enforcement is intensifying worldwide. In the US, senators are debating exemptions for small transactions and clarifying the treatment of staking rewards. Coinbase’s VP of Tax, Lawrence Zlatkin, urged a de minimis exemption for transactions under $300.

Meanwhile, South Korea’s National Tax Service has warned that even assets in cold wallets may be seized if linked to unpaid taxes.

These developments indicate that governments are increasingly integrating digital asset activity into mainstream tax enforcement, raising the urgency for professional crypto accounting and proactive compliance measures.

Gemini Chatbot to Access Search History and Gain AI Agent Features
Users will also be able to launch AI Mode for information retrieval directly from the address bar.

Source: Google

Google announced that all Mac and Windows users in the U.S. with English set as their browser language will gain access to Gemini’s new features. By clicking the Gemini icon in the top-right corner of Chrome, users can, for example, ask the chatbot to explain information on the currently open page. Wired notes that the icon can also be unpinned if desired.

The chatbot has learned to compare and summarize information across multiple tabs. For example, when planning a trip, it can combine details about flights, hotels, and vacation activities from different websites.

“Coming soon,” the company will add the ability to search past browsing history with Gemini. Instead of manually digging through the browser’s history, users could simply ask: “Which site did I see a walnut desk on last week?” and Gemini will surface the relevant links.

In the “coming months,” Google plans to launch Gemini with agent-like functions in Chrome for tasks such as booking a haircut or ordering groceries. Users will only need to describe the task, and the chatbot will carry out the necessary actions on their behalf.

AI Mode in Search will also be accessible directly from the Chrome address bar. The company expects to release this update in the U.S. at the end of September 2025 in English, with rollout to other countries and languages “in the coming weeks.”

Users will also be able to ask questions about the current tab straight from the address bar. Chrome will suggest possible questions based on the page’s context. Contextual prompts are already available in the U.S. in English and will expand globally “in the coming weeks.”

Soon, Chrome will use AI to manage passwords on supported websites such as Coursera, Spotify, Duolingo, and H&M, allowing users to change compromised saved passwords with a single click.

Google first began rolling out Gemini-powered screen analysis in Chrome back in May 2025, initially available only to AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S.

Ripple is fueling XRP optimism with strategic corporate initiatives. The firm reportedly plans to launch a $1 billion Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) to manage and accumulate XRP for its long-term reserves.

Over the past two years, Ripple has invested around $3 billion in acquisitions, including Metaco, Hidden Road, Rail, and GTreasury, building an integrated finance stack for XRP and the Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin.

Speculation is also growing that the SEC may soon approve an XRP ETF, driving increased applications for leveraged XRP products. Together, these moves highlight institutional interest and confidence in XRP’s long-term adoption.

While Endless Summer lets users try out AI-generated vacation photos, paid tiers unlock more capabilities. Pricing includes:

$3.99 for 30 images

$17.99 for 150 images

$34.99 for 300 images

A “Room Service” mode delivers two AI-generated photos each morning, and users can choose to auto-save images to their iPhone. Auto-generation can also be turned off, ensuring privacy. Del Rey emphasizes that selfies aren’t stored unless this mode is enabled, and users can delete all data with two taps.

The app’s interface is minimal, featuring a single camera preview button that produces images in a camera roll-style view.

Serenity Forge and Bay 12 Games have announced the Dwarf Fortress 20th Anniversary Archival Collector’s Edition, now open for pre-order. The release date hasn’t been revealed yet.

Celebrating two decades of Dwarf Fortress, originally released in 2005, the collector’s edition includes:

Gorlak Plushies

Urist Bottle Opener Keychain

Physical Game CD & Soundtrack CD

Steam Download Code

Cloth Map Poster

Exclusive Art and Stories Booklet

Lenticular Warranty Card

Collector’s Edition Box Art

The game, renowned for its complexity and cult following, has evolved from its ASCII origins to feature a full graphical interface. It’s also been recognized in the Museum of Modern Art’s exhibit on video game history.

Dwarf Fortress is available on Steam as a construction/management/roguelike simulation still in active development since 2003.

Free to use with monthly generation limits.

ElevenLabs has updated its editor to version Studio 3.0, expanding beyond audio to allow users to upload and process video files as well.

The new release includes tools for generating background music and sound effects, modifying voices, dubbing with synthetic voices, and removing unwanted noise.

Two major new features have also been introduced:

Automatic subtitle generation

“Re-voicing” segments — with the help of a built-in text editor. The service automatically transcribes the video, and users can correct phrases directly in the text. Neural networks then clone the speaker’s voice and replace the incorrect line seamlessly.

In the free plan, ElevenLabs provides 10,000 credits per month, which is enough to process roughly ten minutes of audio, depending on the tools used. Paid plans start at $5 per month (about 415 RUB as of Sept. 18, 2025), offering 30,000 credits monthly.

The next billion crypto users won’t care about Wall Street ETFs—they need tools for everyday financial empowerment. Mobile-first, low-cost infrastructure for remittances, fiat on-ramps, and education should be the priority. Platforms serving real-world needs in developing markets, where crypto provides genuine economic relief, will define the future of global finance. The real frontier has never been Wall Street—it’s everywhere else.

Ethereum’s new privacy efforts come as regulators move in the opposite direction. The US Treasury is weighing proposals that would require government identity checks for DeFi smart contracts.
Critics argue such measures could undermine decentralization and turn Web3 into another layer of financial surveillance. The clash between innovation and regulation is becoming more visible than ever.

The British-based neobank, which now manages nearly $35 billion in customer assets, is deepening its crypto presence after securing a MiCA license from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.
The approval allows Revolut to offer regulated crypto services across 30 European Economic Area countries.
The move follows a broader trend in traditional payments — with Western Union, Zelle, and MoneyGram also rolling out stablecoin-powered settlement systems.

Tencent is defending itself against Sony’s lawsuit claiming copyright infringement related to its upcoming game, Light of Motiram. Sony alleges the game infringes on trademarks from the Horizon series.

In a motion to dismiss, Tencent argues that the wrong entities are being targeted. The company states that Light of Motiram is being developed by Tencent-affiliated companies Polaris Quest and Singapore-based Proxima Beta PTE, not Tencent itself.

Tencent also points out that the game hasn’t even been released yet, saying, “The alleged infringements have not occurred and may in fact never occur.” The company contends that Sony is attempting to claim long-established ideas and imagery as its exclusive property, rather than addressing any genuine intellectual property threat.

The legal situation mirrors past disputes, such as Nintendo vs. Palworld, where the indie game faced legal pressure but continued updates and reached 32 million players despite minor gameplay adjustments.

Quantic Dream has announced the closed beta registration for Spellcasters Chronicles, a free-to-play 3v3 MOBA launching on PC via Steam. Players can sign up by clicking “Request Access” on the game’s store page.

Spellcasters Chronicles features aerial combat, customizable playstyles, and over 50 spells and summons from seven magic schools. CEO David Cage said the game represents a bold new direction for the studio, pushing boundaries in interactive storytelling while exploring fresh gameplay concepts.

First of all, I have to say that Bitcoin’s movements over the last 12 days have been a bit difficult to trade, generally, the hardest market to make a profit in is the range market with a swing movement.

Bitcoin(BTCUSDT) is currently trading near the Resistance zone($121,000-$119,500), Cumulative Short Liquidation Leverage($121,336-$120,000), and the upper line of the descending channel.

Since Bitcoin has lost support lines, we can consider this increase in Bitcoin over the last two days as a pullback to the support lines(broken). Do you agree with me!?

In terms of Elliott Wave theory, it appears that Bitcoin is still completing the main wave B. The main wave B is a Regular Flat(ABC/3-3-5). The structure of the microwave B of the main wave B was a Double Three Correction(WXY).

Additionally, the SPX 500 index(SPX), which Bitcoin is correlated with, is poised for a correction in my opinion, which could also impact Bitcoin.

Also, unlike previous Mondays, MicroStrategy has NOT purchased Bitcoin, and the company currently holds 607,770 BTC.

Old Bitcoin wallets also seem to be waking up to the fact that they can create movements in the crypto market. "In recent days, 471,867.8 BTC worth $56.39 million have been transferred from old wallets from 2012 to 2017.".

I expect Bitcoin to decline to at least the Support zone($116,900-$115,730) and fill the CME Gaps in the coming hours.

New CME Gap: $119,500-$118,295

CME Gap: $115,060-$114,947

Cumulative Long Liquidation Leverage: $117,401-$116,615

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Surveys and forecasts back up Visser’s call:

83% of institutional investors plan to raise crypto allocations in 2025 (Coinbase/EY)

Bitwise projects up to $300B inflows by 2026

US spot BTC ETFs have already absorbed $56B+ in 2024
The wall of money is only getting bigger.

Wall Street veteran Jordi Visser says US institutions are set to increase Bitcoin allocations before the end of the year. He told Anthony Pompliano that BTC will see bigger positions across TradFi portfolios as firms prepare for 2025. Visser emphasized: “That is going to happen.”

Crypto losses totaled $163M in August, mainly from social engineering and exchange breaches. But white hats can turn this risk into opportunity, protecting billions while earning millions.
Takeaway: Strong cybersecurity skills + understanding of DeFi vulnerabilities = potential career path with exponential earnings in Web3.

Top ethical hackers in DeFi are pulling in millions, far exceeding traditional cybersecurity salaries of $150–300k. Platforms like Immunefi have paid out over $120M to researchers, with 30 already becoming millionaires.
Takeaway: In crypto, the risk-reward for ethical hacking can dwarf corporate roles — your skill directly translates to potential payouts.

Upwork’s inaugural Monthly Hiring Report shows a rising need for human-centric freelance skills like fact-checking and video editing, even as AI reshapes the labor market. Large businesses increased high-value freelance work by 31%, while small and medium businesses boosted AI and machine learning hiring by 40%. Human expertise remains crucial in an AI-driven economy.