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Here’s what’s on the horizon today:

• OpenAI CEO Sam Altman denies sexual abuse allegations

• Washington state sues T-Mobile over 2021 data breach

• CFTC chair Behnam warns of unregulated crypto expansion

• US Prosecutors plan extensive discovery in Do Kwon case

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman denies sexual abuse allegations

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, responded to sexual assault accusations from his estranged sister, Annie Altman, calling the claims "entirely untrue." The lawsuit, filed Monday, alleges sexual assault over a nine-year period, echoing Annie’s 2021 social media claims.

In a statement, Sam and his family denied the allegations, expressing concern for Annie’s mental health. They revealed that they have supported her financially for years but stated she continues to demand more money. The family also addressed other past claims made by Annie, including accusations against various family members.

Late Tuesday, Sam implied that Annie’s lawyer is seeking significant punitive damages, referencing a legal letter that would allow them to pursue his net worth. Sam has been estranged from Annie for years, with a history of strained interactions.

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Washington state sues T-Mobile over 2021 data breach

T-Mobile faces a new lawsuit from Washington state over a 2021 data breach that compromised sensitive data for over 79 million people. The suit claims T-Mobile was aware of security vulnerabilities for years but failed to act, allowing a hacker to infiltrate its systems undetected for months.

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson alleges T-Mobile's customer notifications were misleading, downplaying the breach by omitting that social security numbers and other personal information were exposed. Instead, the messages reassured customers that financial data wasn’t compromised.

The breach affected two million Washington residents, with stolen data later sold on the dark web. T-Mobile's past legal troubles include a decade-old lawsuit over deceptive ads and recent attacks in 2024, though the company insists the impact was minimal.

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CFTC chair Behnam warns of unregulated crypto expansion

CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam, set to step down in February, issued a warning about the crypto industry’s expansion into traditional finance without clear regulatory oversight. In remarks on January 8, he stressed the need for comprehensive regulations to address the industry's evolving nature and the challenges it poses for future regulators.

Behnam highlighted the gap in current rules and advocated for the CFTC to address this gap after his departure. He pointed out that as more entities move away from traditional models, new regulatory questions are emerging around novel products and structures.

Meanwhile, SEC Chair Gary Gensler, also departing in January, discussed the crypto industry’s challenges, describing it as “rife with bad actors.” Gensler emphasized that regulators still have much work to do in overseeing the space.

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US Prosecutors plan extensive discovery in Do Kwon case

Prosecutors in the US criminal case against Do Kwon are requesting search warrants for his email, Twitter, and electronic devices, as they plan to uncover "multiple terabytes of data" relevant to their case. In a January 7 filing, they outlined their discovery strategy, including searches of Kwon's personal and business accounts.

Kwon, facing nine felony charges related to the collapse of the Terra ecosystem in 2022, was active on social media up until his arrest in Montenegro. Prosecutors plan to review his social media posts, trading records, and materials from cryptocurrency exchanges as part of the investigation.

Additionally, prosecutors noted the existence of unauthorized recordings of Kwon, which may also be included in the discovery process. This comes after a superseding indictment in 2024 added a money laundering conspiracy charge to the case.

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