Daily TEA – SEC Drops Coinbase Case? AI, Crypto, and More!
Silicon Valley, Ethereum, OpenAI, Interest-Bearing Stablecoin & Prompting Bonus
Hello, dear TEA-mates! ☕️ Here’s what you missed today:
1. 🤖 Together AI Hits $3B Valuation in Latest Funding Round
AI startup Together AI has secured a $106M Series B funding round, pushing its valuation to $3 billion. The company, which builds open-source AI models, received backing from investors including Salesforce Ventures and Lux Capital. The investment highlights continued demand for AI innovation despite a competitive landscape. Read More
2. ⚖️ SEC Drops Charges Against Coinbase Staff, But Legal Battle Continues
In a surprising turn, the SEC has agreed to dismiss charges against Coinbase’s former product manager Ishan Wahi, his brother Nikhil Wahi, and an associate who were accused of insider trading. The trio had been convicted for using confidential information to trade crypto assets before they were publicly listed on the platform. However, Coinbase itself remains locked in a broader legal battle with the SEC, as the agency continues to challenge its business model and the classification of certain crypto assets. This decision could signal a shift in the SEC’s enforcement strategy. Read More
3. ⛓️ Vitalik Buterin Calls for a ‘Moral Reversal’ in Crypto
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is urging the crypto community to rethink its moral compass, calling for decentralization, ethics, and long-term vision over short-term profits. In a recent post, he criticized the industry’s embrace of gambling-driven applications:
“Perhaps the most disappointing thing for me recently was when someone said that Ethereum is bad and intolerant because we don’t respect the ‘casinos’ on the blockchain enough, and other chains are happy to accept any application, so they are better.”
Buterin argues that crypto should prioritize innovation over speculative gambling. Read More
4. 🔥 OpenAI Bans Accounts for Misusing ChatGPT
OpenAI is cracking down on malicious activities tied to ChatGPT, banning accounts involved in:
• Automated spam and misinformation campaigns
• Coordinated influence operations
• Fraudulent financial schemes
• Deepfake content creation
• Illegal hacking assistance
The move follows reports that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and other foreign actors were leveraging ChatGPT to manipulate online discourse. OpenAI reaffirmed its commitment to preventing AI misuse in ways that threaten public safety and trust. Read More
5. 💵 SEC Approves First Interest-Bearing Stablecoin in the U.S.
The SEC has approved the first-ever interest-bearing stablecoin in the U.S., offering 3.85% annual yield to verified holders. Figure Markets CEO Mike Cagney sees this as a major shift in financial services, questioning whether traditional banks are necessary when digital assets can offer similar benefits without intermediaries. This decision could reshape the crypto and DeFi landscape, increasing adoption among mainstream investors. Read More
📝 Prompting Bonus: Top Tips from AI Experts
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This guide reveals pro prompting techniques from AI experts—helping users generate better, more accurate outputs in ChatGPT and other LLMs. Read More
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