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September 23, 2024, 9:30 AM

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Sergiu Gatlan / BleepingComputer:
The FBI arrests and charges two people in Miami over a conspiracy to steal and launder 4,100+ BTC, worth $230M+; ZachXBT says they targeted a Genesis creditor  —  Two suspects were arrested in Miami this week and charged with conspiracy to steal and launder over $230 million in cryptocurrency using crypto exchanges and mixing services.
Felicia Schwartz / Financial Times:
The US Commerce Department proposes banning Chinese software and hardware for internet connected vehicles, effectively banning Chinese vehicles in the US  —  The Biden administration fears Beijing could collect data on American drivers or hack into cars  —  The US Commerce Department …
Bloomberg:
Sources: Apollo Global Management has offered to make an equity-like investment of as much as $5B in Intel  —  - Investment firm offered equity-like investment in chipmaker  — Move comes as rival Qualcomm makes approach about takeover … The alternative asset manager has indicated …
Wall Street Journal:
Sources: TSMC and Samsung executives have visited the UAE and are considering building UAE-funded chip factories; TSMC denies any new international expansion  —  Potential projects in the United Arab Emirates could be worth more than $100 billion, though major hurdles remain
Mark Gurman / Bloomberg:
Thoughts on Apple's slowing pace of iPhone hardware innovation, a closer look at its Apple Intelligence rollout plans, and iPhone 16 Pro Max first impressions  —  The new iPhone has tantalizing camera improvements, but the device is emblematic of Apple's slower pace of hardware innovation.
Jennifer Epstein / Bloomberg:
In an event that raised $27M, Kamala Harris vowed to help grow investments in “AI and digital assets”, her first comments on crypto as the presidential nominee  —  - Vice president says she'll encourage ‘innovative technologies’  — Fundraiser at Cipriani Wall Street venue raises $27 million

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