Bitcoin mining hits record difficulty, Anthropic settles a $1.5 billion lawsuit, and AI education ramps up worldwide.
What’s up, Pasar Crew?
Markets are moving, lawsuits are flying, and both crypto and AI are shaping up for another defining week. From Bitcoin miners battling record difficulty to landmark copyright settlements in AI, here’s everything you need to know in just a few minutes.
In crypto, Bitcoin mining is getting tougher, yet solo miners are still striking gold. Ethereum ETFs are seeing heavy outflows and stablecoins like USDT are becoming lifelines in inflation-hit economies. Meanwhile, Michael Saylor adds another billion to his fortune, while Tether fends off sell-off rumours.
On the AI side, Anthropic has agreed to a $1.5 billion copyright settlement with authors, while political right-wing leaders are declaring a ‘holy war’ on Big Tech. NVIDIA, OpenAI, and the tech giants are pushing education programmes to prepare the next generation, even as Warner Bros. takes Midjourney to court for IP misuse.
From regulation to innovation, the Web3 and AI landscapes are moving fast. Here are all the details you need to know in a minute.
Web3
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Soars to New Highs
1️⃣ Bitcoin mining difficulty hit a record 134.7T, straining big firms. Yet solo miners, often via Solo CK, are still landing blocks worth over US$344,000, showing resilience amid rising centralisation concerns.
Ethereum ETFs Face $444M Outflows
2️⃣ US Ethereum ETFs saw $444M withdrawn on 5 Sept, extending a $1B, five-day streak. Analysts cite profit-taking, while Joseph Lubin remains bullish on ETH’s long-term growth.
SOL Strategies Secures Nasdaq Listing
3️⃣ SOL Strategies will list on Nasdaq on 9 Sept, boosting liquidity for its Solana staking. This follows Solana’s Alpenglow upgrade, cutting finality times for Web2-level speed.
Paxos Proposes USDH for Hyperliquid
4️⃣ Paxos has unveiled USDH, a regulated Hyperliquid-first stablecoin. 95% of reserves will buy back HYPE tokens for users, aiming to link Hyperliquid with institutions.
Senate Bill Shields DeFi, Clarifies Assets
5️⃣ The updated US Senate crypto bill confirms tokenised stocks as securities, protects DeFi developers, exempts airdrops, and forms a joint SEC/CFTC advisory panel.
Michael Saylor Adds $1 Billion to Net Worth
6️⃣Strategy’s Bitcoin push lifted Michael Saylor’s fortune by $1B in 2025, now $7.37B. The firm holds 659,739 BTC worth $72.9 billion, claiming its buys don’t move the market.
Tether Denies Bitcoin Sell-Off Rumours
7️⃣ Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino refuted BTC sell-off claims. 19,800 BTC were shifted to XXI Capital, not sold. Holdings rose to 100,521 BTC, while El Salvador added gold reserves.
USDT Overtakes Bolívar in Venezuela8️⃣With inflation at 229%, USDT has replaced the bolívar for salaries and groceries. Stablecoins make up 47% of small transactions, with local banks also adopting USDT.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Anthropic Settles $1.5 Billion Copyright Case
1️⃣ Anthropic will pay at least $1.5 billion to authors in a landmark settlement, around $3K per book. It must also destroy original files and halt AI training on works past Aug 2025.
Right Wing Leaders Declare ‘Holy War’ on AI
2️⃣ At NatCon 5, US populist leaders branded AI and Big Tech as existential threats to their faith and family, calling developers ‘apostates’, with some criticising Elon Musk.
NVIDIA Pledges $25 Million for AI in Schools
3️⃣ NVIDIA will invest $25 million to bring AI education to 1M K–12 students in three years, adapting Deep Learning Institute content with partners CK-12 and Study Fetch.
OpenAI Partners with Greece on AI Access
4️⃣ OpenAI and Greece launched an AI plan including ChatGPT Edu in schools and an AI accelerator for startups, with GDPR compliance and global mentorship.
Big Tech Commits to US AI Education
5️⃣ Google pledged $150 million for AI grants, Microsoft offers free Copilot and LinkedIn courses, while Amazon will train 4 million people in AI skills by 2028 with $30 million in credits.
Tether Adds AI to Keet Messaging App
6️⃣ Tether is integrating AI into Keet for private, on-device features like translation, transcription, and chatbots—plus Bitcoin, USDT, and Lightning payments.
UK AI Sector Hits £2.9 Billion Investment Record
7️⃣ The UK AI sector reached £23.9 billion in revenue and £2.9 billion in investments in 2024 across 5,800 firms. But AI growth still faces hurdles from skills shortages and regulatory gaps.
Warner Bros. Sues Midjourney Over IP Use
8️⃣Warner Bros. is suing Midjourney for generating unauthorised Superman, Batman, and Scooby-Doo content, alleging wilful IP infringement and seeking damages.
That’s all for this week’s Pasar Pulse. Want more insights? Stay tuned to our site or subscribe via email!
Stay updated on the crypto space by following our socials
