Crypto Digest by MINE.exchange (September 22

The Pope warns of a “paradise for machines” driven by AI
On September 25, Pope Leo XIV called for stronger ethical oversight of artificial intelligence during a visit to France. He warned that technology could shape everyday life so deeply that humanity risks losing part of its identity in a “paradise for machines.”
ECB proposes changing the MiCA rule that pushed Tether away from licensing
European central banks want to revise the MiCA requirement forcing stablecoin issuers to keep 30% of reserves in bank deposits, rising to 60% for systemically important issuers. Instead, regulators are considering a liquidity-based approach. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino previously cited the current rule as one reason USDT did not seek an EU license.
White House asks OpenAI and Anthropic not to share new models with the UK
The request reportedly came from the U.S. Office of the National Cyber Director, which wants the most powerful models to be assessed domestically first. Anthropic has already withheld Claude Mythos 5.1 from the UK AI Security Institute, which had previously tested major models before public release.
New York man gets up to 12 years for stealing $16M from Coinbase users
Twenty-three-year-old Ronald Spector of Brooklyn impersonated Coinbase staff and persuaded customers to move assets to supposedly secure wallets. Around 100 people were affected, with some losing more than $1 million. He was sentenced to 4–12 years and ordered to repay nearly $16 million.
Losses from deepfake scams rise 263%
According to TRM Labs, losses linked to deepfake fraud in the first months of 2026 already exceeded the total for all of 2025 by 263%. Criminals are using AI to clone voices and faces, forge documents, and bypass KYC checks; the firm’s AI-enabled crime index rose from 28 in 2024 to 54 in 2026.
U.S. plans to promote dollar-backed stablecoins overseas
The Trump administration is considering international initiatives involving the Treasury, State Department, and DFC to expand the use of stablecoins backed by U.S. dollars and Treasury securities. The GENIUS Act, signed on July 18, 2025, requires issuers to maintain at least 1:1 reserve backing.
New York sues Polymarket
New York Attorney General Letitia James accused Polymarket US of offering unlicensed gambling and is seeking to block the platform from operating in the state without authorization. The state is also seeking user compensation and penalties of up to $100,000 for each unauthorized sports offering. Polymarket responded with a federal countersuit.

Crypto Digest by MINE.exchange (September 22–28 2026)