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Crypto

Would a bank charter make crypto safer? Two sides of U.S. federal trust bank approval

An analysis says crypto firms may not fully escape political pressure or supervisory risks even if they obtain a U.S. federal trust bank charter. The charter can strengthen legal standing for custody while bringing firms into direct oversight by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The article contrasts interpretations of Silvergate’s liquidation and notes conditional approvals for several trust bank moves. It adds that regulators retain control through approval conditions and revised supervisory rules.

Telecommunications & Media

From iPhone Duo to AirPods 5: Apple event round-up

Apple unveiled its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, and announced new devices including the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, AirPods 5, Apple Watch 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. The iPhone Duo has a 7.6-inch display, starts at $1,999 and goes on sale in October. Apple highlighted foldable-focused features, upgrades to cameras, performance and battery life in the iPhone 18 Pro line, and outlined iOS 27 and Siri AI changes.

Industry

Korea to ease conflict-of-interest rules for state researchers\' startups and tech transfer

South Korea will ease conflict-of-interest rules that applied when researchers at government-funded research institutes started companies using their institutes\' technologies or held stakes in firms that received transferred technologies. The Ministry of Science and ICT said revised laws were approved at a Cabinet meeting on Sept. 8 after passing the National Assembly on Aug. 20. The ministry plans to revise startup guidelines before the law takes effect in March 2027.