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'We have lost control': Crypto pioneer warns AI could trigger systemic banking and infrastructure shocks

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CoinDesk
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What happened

Marc van der Chijs sold much of his bitcoin to invest in AI.

Now, growing concerns about the technology accompany a move to put some profits back into crypto.

Key facts

  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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  3. Vietnam and Austria Partner on Crypto Oversight

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  5. 'We have lost control': Crypto pioneer warns AI could trigger systemic banking and infrastructure shocks

  6. How the Clarity Act's Defeat Handed the SEC and CFTC the Wheel on Crypto

  7. Anthropic’s potential $2 trillion IPO is fueling an $80 million crypto trade

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