Coinbase Urges US DOJ Action as SEC Mulls Dropping Lawsuit Against Crypto Exchange

Coinbase has urged the US Department of Justice to address fragmented state-level crypto regulations, even as the Securities and Exchange Commission reportedly prepares to drop its high-profile lawsuit against the exchange. While federal lawmakers push for stablecoin and market-structure bills, state attorneys general in New York and Oregon continue aggressive legal action, prompting Coinbase to seek federal preemption and clearer SEC rules to avoid overlapping or inconsistent standards.

Sally Rooney unable to collect award over Palestine Action arrest threat

The Normal People author can no longer safely enter the UK without potentially facing arrest, according to a statement read out by her publisher at the prize ceremony

Irish author Sally Rooney could not travel to collect a literary prize this week over concerns that she may be arrested if she enters the UK, given her support of banned group Palestine Action.

Rooney won the Sky Arts award for literature for her fourth novel, Intermezzo. At a ceremony on Tuesday, audiences were told that Rooney “couldn’t be here”, before her editor, Faber publisher Alex Bowler, collected the award on her behalf.

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Amazon Sale 2025: iPad 11, OnePlus Pad 3, Xiaomi Pad 7, More Listed With Discounts

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025 will start next week in India. Ahead of it, Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus and other prominent brands are selling their popular tablets on Amazon, significantly down from their original price. The iPad Air 3 is confirmed to be priced under Rs. 50,000 soon, though the exact pricing hasn't been disclosed yet. Customers can maximise their savings with a 10 percent instant discount on SBI bank cards and additional cashback benefits through Amazon Pay offerings.

Samsung Project Moohan XR Headset Launch Reportedly Postponed to October

Samsung’s Project Moohan XR headset was earlier rumoured to launch by the end of September. However, a recent report suggests that the South Korean tech giant has postponed the launch of its first XR headset, unveiling the wearable in mid-October, during an online event. On top of this, the company has reportedly also changed the launch date of the Galaxy Z Tri Fold.

Nothing Ear 3 Launched With Super Mic Feature, Up to 45dB Active Noise Cancellation: Price, Features

Nothing Ear 3 was launched in select global markets, featuring a Super Mic in the case that cancels noise up to 95dB and can be activated via the Talk button. The earbuds offer 45dB Real-Time Adaptive ANC, upgraded 12mm drivers, and AI noise cancellation. Connectivity includes Bluetooth 5.4 with LDAC and seamless pairing across Android, iOS, and Windows. Each bud is claimed to offer 10 hours of playback, extending to up to 38 hours with the case.