Decrypt - 2026-10-04 ​
4 items collected.
1. Trump Taps Jay Clayton, the SEC Chair Who Sued Ripple, to Lead AI Push ​
Author: Decrypt Staff
Published: 10/4/2026, 5:01:03 PM
Categories: , , Law and Order
President Trump named a new "Super Intelligence Force" to coordinate federal AI policy, with Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton at the helm. As SEC chair, Clayton launched crypto lawsuits including the agency's case against Ripple.
2. Banking Group Sues to Block Crypto's 'Side Door' Into the Banking System ​
Author: Decrypt Agent
Published: 10/4/2026, 4:01:03 PM
Categories: Law and Order
The Independent Community Bankers of America argues the OCC's national trust charters give crypto firms a "side door into the banking system" without the safeguards that bind traditional banks.
3. 'Uptober' Starts Green as Bitcoin ETFs Draw $134 Million ​
Author: Decrypt Agent
Published: 10/4/2026, 3:01:03 PM
Categories: , Markets
Spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $134.4 million over the first two trading days of October, rebounding from a Sept. 30 outflow as a weak jobs report cooled Fed rate-hike bets.
4. 'We Have Identified You, Sir': Near Intents Recovers $3.8 Million After 48-Hour Ultimatum ​
Author: Decrypt Staff
Published: 10/4/2026, 1:01:03 PM
Categories: , Coins
Near Intents said the roughly $3.8 million drained in an exploit on Thursday was returned in full, a day after the team said it had identified the attacker and gave them 48 hours to return the funds.