SEC Approves Listing of 3x Bitcoin ETF and 3x Ether ETF on Cboe BZX
The SEC approved Cboe BZX’s proposal to list six VS Trust products, including funds offering three-times-daily exposure to bitcoin and ether futures.
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David Robinson Leaves OpenAI and Criticizes Its Safety Culture
Former employee David Robinson said he resigned from OpenAI after working on safety reports for major releases. His public criticism comes shortly after a confirmed incident involving an internal agent and DNS.
SEC Approves Listing of 3x Leveraged ETPs on Bitcoin and Ether Futures
The U.S. SEC approved a Cboe BZX rule change to list six 3x leveraged ETPs from VS Trust. The Bitcoin and ether products are expected to use futures rather than directly hold cryptocurrencies.
SEC Proposes Crypto Asset Custody Rules for Advisers and Funds
On October 1, 2026, the U.S. SEC published proposed rules for the custody of crypto assets by registered investment advisers, funds and business development companies.
OpenAI reasoning traces: Company disrupted an extraction campaign
OpenAI said it disrupted coordinated activity aimed at obtaining protected internal reasoning traces from its models. The company denied any compromise of databases or access to users’ stored conversations.
Donald Trump and AI Companies Sign Voluntary Audit Agreement
Donald Trump and representatives of six major technology companies signed a voluntary agreement on internal controls, external audits and board oversight in AI development.
OpenAI Delays GPT-6.1 Astra Over Internal Safety Concerns
OpenAI has delayed the release of GPT-6.1 Astra, according to the AP, after internal researchers raised concerns about safety risks.
SEC Staff Explains Token Buybacks in Functional Networks
An SEC staff FAQ states that merely announcing a buyback of a crypto asset that is not a security in a functional crypto system does not automatically satisfy one element of the Howey test.
Bitwise NEAR ETF SEC Registration Effective; NRR Trading Not Yet Confirmed
Bitwise NEAR ETF registration became effective on September 24, and NYSE Arca approved the listing application. The start date for trading under the NRR symbol has not been announced.
Token Buybacks: SEC Staff Issues New FAQ
Staff in the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance clarified how token buybacks may factor into analysis under federal securities laws. However, the FAQ is neither a binding rule nor a general determination of tokens’ nature.