Ripple Study Finds Banks Could Unlock $100M Beyond Crypto Custody
Digital asset services and custody choices could improve a regional bank’s financial results by up to $100 million, according to research commissioned by Ripple. The findings position custody as infrastructure for payments, lending, and tokenized assets. BCG Sees Up to $100 Million in Potential Bank Gains Banks could improve their financial...
By Kevin Helms 10/25/2026, 5:30:33 AM
XRP Ledger Fix Upgrade Faces November 4 Earliest Activation After Vote Reset
XRP Ledger’s fixCleanup3_4_0 amendment is counting down again after losing its earlier majority, with activation conditional on sustained validator support.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/25/2026, 5:00:00 AM
US Extradites Chinese National in $36.9M+ Crypto Scam With 174 Victims
A Chinese national faces a U.S. money laundering charge after extradition from the Netherlands in an alleged cryptocurrency scam involving more than $36.9 million. Investigators identified 174 American victims whose funds allegedly moved through offshore banking and digital wallets. Extradition Brings Zhao Before California Court Zheng Zhao, a...
By Kevin Helms 10/25/2026, 4:30:38 AM
Microsoft cancels UK AI data center project due to power delays
The cancellation highlights the UK's grid limitations, potentially hindering its AI leadership ambitions and impacting future tech investments. The post Microsoft cancels UK AI data center project due to power delays appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/25/2026, 4:05:54 AM
Bitcoin ETF Flows Trail Price Moves, DWF Study Finds
DWF’s ETF-flow study raises questions about using a daily fund-flow total as a price forecast.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/25/2026, 4:00:00 AM
Ripple Legal Chief Raises Alarm Over Losses in New Crypto Offerings
Ripple’s legal chief Stuart Alderoty is calling for clearer project promises and issuer accountability amid concerns about losses in new crypto offerings. His comments highlight investor protections as the SEC considers new fundraising rules. Alderoty Calls for Accountability in Crypto Offerings Americans losing money in new crypto offerings need...
By Kevin Helms 10/25/2026, 3:30:56 AM
Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi missile targeting Riyadh
The interception highlights rising regional tensions, potentially affecting airspace security and market perceptions of sustained conflict. The post Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi missile targeting Riyadh appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/25/2026, 3:26:50 AM
WhiteBIT’s W Group Backs SwapGlobal’s Push Into Pre-IPO Derivatives
WhiteBIT’s W Group has backed SwapGlobal, whose institutional derivatives model separates pre-IPO exposure from direct ownership.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/25/2026, 3:00:00 AM
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says Democrats won’t reverse the GENIUS Act
The GENIUS Act's bipartisan support suggests stablecoin regulation will remain stable, impacting the digital dollar's role and market certainty. The post Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says Democrats won’t reverse the GENIUS Act appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/25/2026, 2:38:09 AM
Electrum Wallet Attack Hid Bitcoin Theft Behind a Fee Increase
A malicious bitcoin wallet server could quietly swap a legitimate payment for a thief’s transaction, then wait for its owner to approve the theft. Electrum’s latest security patch closes that loophole after attackers exploited the flaw and stole funds. Malicious Servers Turn Bitcoin Fee Bumps Into Theft Electrum released version 4.8.3 on Saturday,...
By Jamie Redman 10/25/2026, 2:30:17 AM
Aave Says V3.8 Security Proposal Preserves Flash-Loan Liquidations
Aave’s V3.8 clarification addresses how its proposed security guard would interact with flash-loan integrations and liquidations.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/25/2026, 2:00:00 AM
Serbian student movement challenges ruling party in 2026 elections
The student movement's rise signals potential shifts in Serbia's political dynamics, challenging long-standing power structures and engaging youth. The post Serbian student movement challenges ruling party in 2026 elections appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/25/2026, 1:47:28 AM
SoFi’s Fifth Crypto Product in a Year Pays 4.40% APY
SoFi launched SoFi Earn (SOFIE), a tokenized bank deposit paying 4.40% APY with FDIC protection, in what the company called the first-ever bank deposit token on its crypto platform. [...]
By Tomas Reiner 10/25/2026, 1:40:26 AM
Ripple Targets High-Value Real Estate Deals With New Crypto Partnership
Cryptocurrency holders could gain a smoother route to property purchases through a new partnership between Ripple and Cryptescrow. The collaboration aims to support high-value closings while preserving the procedures used by sellers, developers, and title companies. Ripple Partnership Targets High-Value Home Purchases Homebuyers holding...
By Kevin Helms 10/25/2026, 1:30:12 AM
Aave Opens Its First Externally Curated V4 Markets With Sentora
Sentora is managing Aave V4’s first externally curated markets, bringing a new division of lending strategy, liquidity and governance controls to Ethereum.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/25/2026, 1:00:00 AM
Tell Me Lies: Grok, GPT and Claude Voice Modes Guess Bitcoin’s Price
Can artificial intelligence (AI) think as well out loud as it does in writing? A bitcoin forecasting experiment conducted by Bitcoin.com News put ChatGPT, Grok, and Claude Opus 5.5 to the test, exposing shaky predictions, questionable reasoning, and a surprising twist: Claude’s voice model proved more transparent about its limitations than its...
By Jamie Redman 10/25/2026, 12:30:23 AM
Dogecoin Contributor Outlines Steps for Real DOGE Ecosystem Growth
Dogecoin community member reveals what must be done to help DOGE thrive.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 10/25/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Circle Gateway Adds Bitcoin And Euro Balances With cirBTC And EURC
Circle has expanded Gateway to cirBTC and EURC, bringing bitcoin and euro assets into its unified-balance system with different network and payment limits.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/25/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Nasdaq-Listed XRP Firm Evernorth Puts 13-Year-Old Wallet in Spotlight
Evernorth is drawing on Fuzzybear’s early XRP history for a limited merchandise collaboration. The initiative connects a publicly traded treasury company with supporters who built a community around the wallet and its symbolic trading order. Fuzzybear’s 2014 Offer Becomes Part of XRP History A wallet activated in 2013 inspired a limited...
By Kevin Helms 10/24/2026, 11:30:18 PM
Nvidia H200 rental costs rise about 160% since January
Rising rental costs for Nvidia chips highlight the growing demand and potential strain on AI infrastructure, impacting tech innovation pace. The post Nvidia H200 rental costs rise about 160% since January appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/24/2026, 11:19:56 PM
Stellar Updates Bell Upgrade Guide Ahead Of November Votes
Stellar’s October 23 Bell guide update sets out software preparation for November votes, with new address handling and ledger decoding requirements.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/24/2026, 11:00:00 PM
Morgan Stanley-led credit line for TeraWulf grows to $400 million
The expanded credit line enhances TeraWulf's financial flexibility, potentially accelerating its growth in Bitcoin mining and data center ventures. The post Morgan Stanley-led credit line for TeraWulf grows to $400 million appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/24/2026, 10:34:38 PM
Gold Bugs Meet Their Worst Nightmare: A Machine That Prints Gold
A San Francisco startup claims it has turned mercury into real gold, beating CERN’s production rate by ten times. The nuclear feat comes as gold trades just under $4,000 an ounce, roughly 26% below its January peak, raising questions about future scarcity. Marathon Fusion Claims a Breakthrough in Gold Production Marathon Fusion announced this week...
By Jamie Redman 10/24/2026, 10:30:22 PM
UAE-Led Operation Flags $39B Linked to Crypto and Online Scams
The 3-month operation led to over 960 arrests, while authorities blocked thousands of bank accounts and closed hundreds of social accounts.
By Wayne Jones 10/24/2026, 10:09:47 PM
Salesforce plans to make external AI agents register before they get in
Salesforce's registration requirement for external AI agents could lead to increased costs for businesses, impacting their AI integration strategies. The post Salesforce plans to make external AI agents register before they get in appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/24/2026, 10:08:00 PM
BCG Study Puts Custody At The Center Of Banks’ Digital Asset Plans
New BCG research examines how custody controls, technology choices and integration affect banks’ plans for digital asset services.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/24/2026, 10:00:00 PM
Evernorth CEO Explains Why He Chose XRP Over Bitcoin
In the interview, Evernorth's CEO explained why his company chose XRP over Bitcoin, saying that XRP investments have greater capabilities on-chain.
By Erie Maxwell 10/24/2026, 9:48:30 PM
Elon Musk: Agentic AI demand growing faster than anything I’ve seen
The rapid rise in agentic AI demand could intensify competition, drive innovation, and reshape market dynamics in the AI sector. The post Elon Musk: Agentic AI demand growing faster than anything I’ve seen appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/24/2026, 9:47:52 PM
How to Write a Crypto Press Release: A Complete Guide for Blockchain Projects
Introduction Writing a crypto press release is one of the most effective ways for blockchain...
By ABC Presswire 10/24/2026, 9:46:18 PM
Ethereum’s RWA Dominance Slips as Solana, BNB Chain, Stellar, and Avalanche Gain Ground: Data
The RWA market is evolving rapidly, according to a new report shared today by institutional platform GSR. Although Ethereum continues to lead the sector, the new data revealed that its dominance has declined as other major crypto networks gain significant market relevance. Ethereum’s grip loosens in RWA tokenization The data shows an alarming...
By Erie Maxwell 10/24/2026, 9:43:17 PM
Tesla unveils Optimus Academy to let humanoid robots teach themselves
Tesla's Optimus Academy could revolutionize AI training, potentially accelerating humanoid robot development and deployment across industries. The post Tesla unveils Optimus Academy to let humanoid robots teach themselves appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/24/2026, 9:33:40 PM
Grayscale Tracks 580% Crypto Winner Targeting AI Computing Revenue
Grayscale is highlighting three crypto projects addressing artificial intelligence (AI) training data, hardware financing, and computing revenue. PEARL’s reported 580% three-month gain accompanies the firm’s assessment of blockchain applications across the industry’s supply chain. PEARL’s 580% Gain Puts AI Computing Rewards in Focus Blockchain...
By Kevin Helms 10/24/2026, 9:30:57 PM
Nvidia and SPIL plan 15x expansion of co-packaged optics capacity by mid-2027
The expansion of optical networking capacity could significantly enhance AI data center efficiency, driving technological and infrastructure growth. The post Nvidia and SPIL plan 15x expansion of co-packaged optics capacity by mid-2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/24/2026, 9:23:06 PM
Houthis vow continued attacks on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid airport
The ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure could destabilize regional security, affecting airspace operations and market dynamics. The post Houthis vow continued attacks on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid airport appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/24/2026, 9:19:51 PM
Firedancer makes bounty hunters burn 1 SOL even for duplicate bug reports
The spring contest allowed eligible duplicates to earn rewards, while Bhatt's retrospective links repeated discoveries partly to slow review. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/24/2026, 9:00:59 PM
Kraken Parent Payward Wins In-Principle Approval For Kazakhstan Expansion
Payward’s Kazakhstan plan moves forward with preliminary approval for trading and custody, while full licensing remains a separate step.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/24/2026, 9:00:00 PM
US AI data center projects face delays, rising costs amid grid issues
Delays and rising costs in US AI data center projects may signal increased regulatory scrutiny, impacting future investments and timelines. The post US AI data center projects face delays, rising costs amid grid issues appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/24/2026, 8:35:09 PM
Morgan Stanley sees $2.9 trillion in data center spending, and a $1.5 trillion hole
The anticipated $1.5 trillion financing gap in data center spending highlights potential growth in private credit markets and increased financial risk. The post Morgan Stanley sees $2.9 trillion in data center spending, and a $1.5 trillion hole appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/24/2026, 8:34:30 PM
Google reportedly cut down 250,000 trees to build data center
The incident may trigger global regulatory scrutiny on tech projects, influencing moratoriums and emphasizing environmental accountability. The post Google reportedly cut down 250,000 trees to build data center appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/24/2026, 8:32:24 PM
Pump.fun surpasses Hyperliquid in daily revenue with $2M in 24 hours
Pump.fun's revenue surge underscores memecoin sector's growing influence, potentially reshaping decentralized finance dynamics and market confidence. The post Pump.fun surpasses Hyperliquid in daily revenue with $2M in 24 hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/24/2026, 8:32:20 PM
Keystone Wallet Data Breach Exposes Buyers’ Addresses to Scammers
Hardware wallet maker Keystone disclosed a customer data breach on Saturday, after unauthorized access to its website exposed names, shipping addresses, contact information and purchase details. The company says recovery phrases and private keys remain secure. The incident adds Keystone to a growing list of hardware wallet manufacturers facing...
By Jamie Redman 10/24/2026, 8:30:08 PM
A16z analysts flag a 9% slide in US electrical equipment production
Rising costs and supply shortages in electrical equipment could hinder AI-driven growth, necessitating increased imports or new manufacturing capacity. The post A16z analysts flag a 9% slide in US electrical equipment production appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/24/2026, 8:09:17 PM
Circle’s new USDC auctions let institutions collect the fees others pay to cash out
Eligible institutions can collect rebates funded by matched redeemers, whose auction fees are capped at the Express rate. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/24/2026, 8:00:46 PM
FCA Proposes Crypto Crime Guidance On Wallet Checks And Blockchain Analytics
The FCA’s Financial Crime Guide consultation sets out proposed examples of good and poor practice as crypto firms prepare for wider supervision.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/24/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Apollo economist warns AI boom may be unsustainable as stocks tumble
The AI boom's sustainability is in question, risking market corrections and repricing if productivity gains and spending growth falter. The post Apollo economist warns AI boom may be unsustainable as stocks tumble appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/24/2026, 7:53:39 PM
Economist warns AI sector’s financial sustainability in question
The AI sector's financial sustainability concerns could lead to increased market volatility and a shift towards more stable investments. The post Economist warns AI sector’s financial sustainability in question appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/24/2026, 7:51:44 PM
Solana co-founder Toly floats a validator stake-weighted oracle to mint SOL against tokenized collateral
The proposal could reshape Solana's ecosystem by altering SOL supply dynamics and challenging existing oracle providers, impacting network governance. The post Solana co-founder Toly floats a validator stake-weighted oracle to mint SOL against tokenized collateral appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/24/2026, 7:46:25 PM
Keystone Hardware Wallet says website breach exposed customer data
The breach highlights the ongoing vulnerability of customer data in the crypto industry, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures. The post Keystone Hardware Wallet says website breach exposed customer data appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/24/2026, 7:33:21 PM
X 100 Global Loses Millions as Three-Seat Senate Is Hijacked
Several reports say X 100 Global suffered a devastating governance takeover on Saturday, after attackers reportedly captured two of its three Senate seats and exploited their majority to raid the project’s treasury. Blockaid traced approximately $4.85 million in USDT proceeds and additional token withdrawals. The X token plunged more than 96%,...
By Jamie Redman 10/24/2026, 7:30:56 PM
Scott Bessent Calls GENIUS Act a ‘Watershed Moment’ as OCC Sets Stablecoin Rules
The OCC's final rule laid out regulatory requirements for stablecoin issuance and certain custody activities, while leaving some compliance matters for later rules.
By Chayanika Deka 10/24/2026, 7:21:29 PM