Semafor

National Sher

2026-09-05 11:31:31

U.S. National Sheriffs Association Drops Opposition to Crypto Bill, Turns Neutral

The National Sheriffs Association (NSA), a prominent law enforcement organization representing sheriffs across the United States, has informed lawmakers in a letter that it is withdrawing its opposition to the CLARITY Act and assuming a neutral position. The decision, which is based on the complexity of the legislation and details still under review, is intended to allow the legislative process to move forward. Previously, the NSA had expressed concerns that the proposal could increase the difficulty for law enforcement agencies to prosecute illegal financial activities, a stance that had influenced the support of some Democratic senators. Currently, the bill faces other obstacles, including provisions to limit the president's ability to profit from digital assets. The NSA's shift in stance represents a notable change in the regulatory landscape, as the association had been a vocal opponent. The letter was reported by Semafor.

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Intel

2026-08-11 15:38:34

Semafor: Intel CEO previously sought U.S. approval for secondary stock offering

Semafor reported on Aug. 11 that Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan had previously sought U.S. approval for a secondary stock offering involving Intel (INTC.O). The report said the Trump administration chose not to participate in the process. It also said U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick approved the idea of the company pursuing the secondary issuance. The development was cited by BlockBeats in a brief item that referenced Semafor as the source. No additional terms, timing details, or offering size were disclosed in the source material provided here. The report centers on the approval effort, the administration’s decision not to take part, and Lutnick’s stance on the proposed secondary issuance.

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Intel

2026-07-21 23:49:02

Semafor says Intel and SK hynix are not in talks over Ohio chip plant

Semafor reported that Intel and SK hynix have not been engaged in deal talks involving Intel’s chip plant in Ohio, pushing back on speculation around a potential transaction tied to the site. In a statement, Intel said it does not comment on media speculation regarding future business agreements as a matter of practice. The company added that it remains committed to its development plans in Ohio and will continue investing to speed up preparations for bringing the facility into operation. The report and Intel’s response together indicate that no negotiations are underway between the two companies over the Ohio wafer fab, while Intel maintains that work tied to the project is still moving forward.

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White House

2026-07-15 09:20:07

Semafor: White House does not rule out action on open-source AI models

The White House is not ruling out action targeting open-source AI models, according to a brief item cited by Odaily and attributed to U.S. financial media outlet Semafor. The source report, as summarized in the newsflash, did not specify what kind of action could be taken, when any move might happen, or which models or developers could be affected. No additional policy details, official statements, or implementation timeline were provided in the item. The update was published by Odaily as a 7x24 newsflash.

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