XRP debuts on X as Ripple and XRP Ledger Foundation welcome account
XRP has made its debut on X with a 10-second logo video, drawing public welcomes from Ripple and the XRP Ledger Foundation on Oct. 19. Ripple described its work on the XRP Ledger alongside thousands of other contributors when it…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/19/2026, 4:54:04 PM
Trust Wallet cuts 200 MB from its app by deleting nine years of code
Streamlining Trust Wallet enhances performance and security, reducing technical debt and attack surfaces, while optimizing resource allocation. The post Trust Wallet cuts 200 MB from its app by deleting nine years of code appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/19/2026, 4:52:53 PM
Janus Henderson aims for tech leadership with Avalanche partnership
Janus Henderson's tech-driven strategy could redefine asset management, but balancing innovation with traditional roles poses regulatory challenges. The post Janus Henderson aims for tech leadership with Avalanche partnership appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/19/2026, 4:51:59 PM
Interactive Brokers tests location-specific hurricane contracts
The introduction of location-specific hurricane contracts could revolutionize risk management, offering precise hedging but raising liquidity concerns. The post Interactive Brokers tests location-specific hurricane contracts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/19/2026, 4:48:24 PM
U.S. CFTC rebuffs CME legal stance in consequential fight over perpetual futures
The future of perps in the U.S. may be at stake as the CFTC argues that CME hasn't shown the new policy is hurting it after the agency OK'd its first bitcoin perp.
By Jesse Hamilton 10/19/2026, 4:47:00 PM
CoreWeave leads AI stock rebound after Goldman Sachs upgrade
Goldman Sachs' upgrade of CoreWeave may boost market confidence, but ongoing debt challenges could still impact its long-term stability. The post CoreWeave leads AI stock rebound after Goldman Sachs upgrade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/19/2026, 4:46:53 PM
Metaplanet to take 93.7% stake in Super League through 2,100 BTC deal
The transaction would give Metaplanet access to US capital markets, where it plans to use preferred stock offerings to finance additional Bitcoin purchases.
By Sam Bourgi 10/19/2026, 4:41:55 PM
New York, Wyoming collaborate on crypto regulation amid GENIUS Act rules
State-federal crypto regulation alignment may boost market stability, foster institutional investment, and accelerate crypto adoption in the U.S. The post New York, Wyoming collaborate on crypto regulation amid GENIUS Act rules appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/19/2026, 4:40:56 PM
Tether loses nearly $5 billion across crypto exchanges as USDC and RLUSD rivals pay to win liquidity
Crystal’s selected cohort cut USDT balances in Q3, while Allium assigns it 84% of January–September 2026 classified payment value. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/19/2026, 4:40:09 PM
Top Cardano Price Predictions as ADA Slips 12% in a Week
"ADA bulls are showing signs of life - breakout confirmation is key," one analyst stated.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 10/19/2026, 4:38:14 PM
XRP ETFs post $1.84M in outflows, snapping a 13-week inflow streak
The outflow signals potential shifts in investor sentiment and risk appetite, impacting future stability and performance of XRP ETFs. The post XRP ETFs post $1.84M in outflows, snapping a 13-week inflow streak appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/19/2026, 4:36:39 PM
Payoneer survey: 90% of scaled stablecoin users say benefits justify the effort
The widespread adoption of stablecoins by large enterprises could significantly transform financial systems, enhancing efficiency and market access. The post Payoneer survey: 90% of scaled stablecoin users say benefits justify the effort appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/19/2026, 4:35:22 PM
Visa partners with Mesh to enable crypto payments at 175 million merchants
Visa has partnered with crypto payments infrastructure provider Mesh to let consumers spend cryptocurrency and stablecoin balances at more than 175 million merchant locations worldwide without first transferring funds to a bank account or loading a separate payment card. In…
By Rony Roy 10/19/2026, 4:34:31 PM
Arkham reports 35 million labels for Robinhood Chain tracking
Arkham has reported more than 35 million labels on Robinhood Chain, saying its platform supports searches for every address, transfer, and transaction identifier on the Ethereum layer-2 network. Arkham said in an Oct. 19 post that its labels, alerts and…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/19/2026, 4:32:28 PM
US prosecutors allege Saudi royal links in OpenAI bugging case
The case underscores the potential national security risks and geopolitical tensions surrounding AI development and insider threats. The post US prosecutors allege Saudi royal links in OpenAI bugging case appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/19/2026, 4:32:17 PM
Strive Buys 1,223 Bitcoin While Preparing a $630 Million Cash Raise
Strive has added another 1,223 BTC to its corporate treasury, spending approximately $100 million between Oct. 14 and 16 at an average price of $81,734 per bitcoin. The acquisition brings the Nasdaq-listed company’s holdings to 36,818 BTC, worth roughly $3 billion. Meanwhile, Strive is preparing to collect proceeds from a $630 million...
By Jamie Redman 10/19/2026, 4:30:26 PM
Strive buys $335M in Bitcoin, boosting holdings to 36,818 BTC
The Bitcoin treasury company added another 1,223 BTC after an earlier purchase pushed it past MARA Holdings, while continuing to expand its reserves through equity financing.
By Nate Kostar 10/19/2026, 4:30:18 PM
Solana (SOL) Hits 1.4 Million Tokenized Stock Holders in Historic Retail Surge
Solana clinches a landmark 1.4 million equity holders milestone, exposing a massive new divide on the RWA market $SOL.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 10/19/2026, 4:24:15 PM
People’s Bank of China to monitor AI’s impact on economy and policy
The PBOC's focus on AI's economic impact highlights the need for adaptive policies to balance technological advances with sustainable growth. The post People’s Bank of China to monitor AI’s impact on economy and policy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/19/2026, 4:23:30 PM
Fidelity report gives Solana a clean bill of health, with a few notes
Fidelity's positive assessment of Solana could boost institutional confidence, but concerns over validator concentration may impact decentralization. The post Fidelity report gives Solana a clean bill of health, with a few notes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/19/2026, 4:20:32 PM
CME’s Bitcoin Cash and UNI futures debut as BCH open interest returns to earth
CME's BCH and UNI futures could influence ETF applications and market dynamics, highlighting the importance of regulatory frameworks and timing. The post CME’s Bitcoin Cash and UNI futures debut as BCH open interest returns to earth appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/19/2026, 4:19:46 PM
Mastercard expands crypto team as stablecoins, not Bitcoin, take center stage
Mastercard's focus on stablecoins over Bitcoin highlights a shift towards integrating blockchain with traditional finance, impacting global payments. The post Mastercard expands crypto team as stablecoins, not Bitcoin, take center stage appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/19/2026, 4:18:48 PM
No ‘Uptober’ Yet: Bitcoin Slips 2% in a Month That’s Historically Bullish
Bitcoin Magazine No ‘Uptober’ Yet: Bitcoin Slips 2% in a Month That’s Historically Bullish Bitcoin’s price is currently down so far in October — albeit slightly — as speculators last week cashed out of ETFs. Will investors change course? This post No ‘Uptober’ Yet: Bitcoin Slips 2% in a Month That’s Historically Bullish first appeared on Bitcoin...
By Mathew Di Salvo 10/19/2026, 4:18:41 PM
Hyperliquid HYPE tops Multicoin’s hedge fund as firm rejects AI pivot
Hyperliquid’s HYPE has become Multicoin Capital’s largest hedge-fund position as the investment firm has reaffirmed its focus on crypto over standalone artificial intelligence investments. Bloomberg reported that Spencer Applebaum, Multicoin’s general partner and co-head of venture investments, identified HYPE as…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/19/2026, 4:18:28 PM
Strategy Keeps Buying: Third Purchase This Month Brings October Spending to $73 Million
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Keeps Buying: Third Purchase This Month Brings October Spending to $73 Million The bitcoin treasury company notched its third buy of October last week. This post Strategy Keeps Buying: Third Purchase This Month Brings October Spending to $73 Million first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 10/19/2026, 4:14:02 PM
El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office Hosts Five November Events Led by Herbert and Keiser
Bitcoin Magazine El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office Hosts Five November Events Led by Herbert and Keiser El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office, led by Stacey Herbert and Max Keiser, has scheduled five Bitcoin-focused events from November 10–20, including Bitcoin Histórico at the National Palace and a new Renaissance Rodeo. This post El...
By Juan Galt 10/19/2026, 4:12:55 PM
Meta confirms bug exposed hidden chatbot instructions on WhatsApp
The incident highlights the critical need for robust security measures in AI deployment, as exposure of internal guidelines can undermine trust. The post Meta confirms bug exposed hidden chatbot instructions on WhatsApp appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/19/2026, 4:07:47 PM
Circle and Proof demo AI agents that verify identity and pay in USDC at Money20/20
The integration of identity verification and payment in AI agents could streamline transactions, reduce data liability, and influence regulatory frameworks. The post Circle and Proof demo AI agents that verify identity and pay in USDC at Money20/20 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/19/2026, 4:06:56 PM
Bitcoin is rejected at $83K as US bond yields reverse higher with equities
Bitcoin price action failed to improve with equities as a sell wall at $83,000 kept BTC in a tight range.
By William Suberg 10/19/2026, 4:05:57 PM
Mastercard unveils Stablecoin Security tool for fraud screening
Mastercard's tool could enhance trust in stablecoin transactions, potentially accelerating their adoption and integration into mainstream finance. The post Mastercard unveils Stablecoin Security tool for fraud screening appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/19/2026, 4:05:09 PM
Hedera’s AI Agents Spend Dollars While HBAR Collects Fees
Hedera’s proposed AI agent accounts could boost automated payments without driving substantial demand for HBAR. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 10/19/2026, 4:05:00 PM
Metaplanet Wins Vote to Rival Strategy for U.S. Bitcoin Capital
Super League shareholders approved Metaplanet’s 2,100 BTC investment and the switch to the Superplanet name. Superplanet gives Metaplanet a Nasdaq vehicle for raising money from U.S. investors. The company will compete with Strategy for buyers of Bitcoin-backed preferred stock. Strategy holds roughly 400 times more Bitcoin than Superplanet will at...
By Alexander Stefanov 10/19/2026, 4:04:36 PM
Morpho sees record Bitcoin-backed borrowing on Base markets
The surge in Bitcoin-backed borrowing on Base highlights the growing integration of DeFi into mainstream finance, driven by platforms like Coinbase. The post Morpho sees record Bitcoin-backed borrowing on Base markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/19/2026, 4:03:39 PM
Maple’s SYRUP slides 24% in a week, lagging Bitcoin and Ether
Despite strong financial metrics, SYRUP's price drop highlights market volatility and liquidity challenges impacting altcoin stability. The post Maple’s SYRUP slides 24% in a week, lagging Bitcoin and Ether appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/19/2026, 4:02:46 PM
Hoskinson Hails Midnight as His Career’s “Magnum Opus,” Says Leios Will Complete Cardano
Cardano (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson has revealed he is developing what he considers the defining work of his career through Midnight.
By Newton Gitonga 10/19/2026, 4:01:54 PM
Bitmine buys 12,535 ETH as Tom Lee expects firm to outperform in upcoming bull market
Bitmine's strategic ETH acquisition and staking could enhance its market position, potentially driving significant returns in a bullish crypto market. The post Bitmine buys 12,535 ETH as Tom Lee expects firm to outperform in upcoming bull market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/19/2026, 4:00:18 PM
Anthropic’s IPO could become the AI industry’s biggest stress test yet
Anthropic's IPO could redefine AI market valuations, influencing investor confidence and setting benchmarks for future AI industry offerings. The post Anthropic’s IPO could become the AI industry’s biggest stress test yet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/19/2026, 4:00:12 PM
European Banking Authority Puts USDC Under Significant-Token Supervision
The European Banking Authority has designated USDC as the EU’s first significant e-money token under MiCA, setting up an additional layer of supervision for Circle’s euro-area issuing entity. TL;DR: The classification was announced on October 14. From November 12, the EBA takes direct responsibility for specified prudential areas of USDC...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/19/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Elon Musk Pledges $10.5B in SpaceX Shares to American Children
Musk posted on social media that he would give one of his SpaceX shares to every kid in America next year, and that this offering would be “the first of many”—without offering more details on how this massive wealth transfer would work. Musk Pledges Over $10 Billion Worth of SpaceX Shares Elon Musk, the richest […]
By Sergio Goschenko 10/19/2026, 3:58:01 PM
JPMorgan’s Ethereum move could open tokenization to smaller banks, Brickken CEO says
JPMorgan's Ethereum integration may democratize tokenization, enabling smaller banks to enhance liquidity and financial service access. The post JPMorgan’s Ethereum move could open tokenization to smaller banks, Brickken CEO says appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/19/2026, 3:57:12 PM
Just 13 Dogecoin addresses control 46% of DOGE supply
As Dogecoin (DOGE) retested a major support level around $0.8 on Monday, October 19, after a 31% rebound in the … Continue reading The post Just 13 Dogecoin addresses control 46% of DOGE supply appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 10/19/2026, 3:56:05 PM
Investors are pushing back on sky-high AI valuations, and stock sales are getting harder
Investor skepticism on AI valuations signals a broader market shift towards demanding tangible profitability over speculative growth. The post Investors are pushing back on sky-high AI valuations, and stock sales are getting harder appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/19/2026, 3:52:32 PM
Solana sets Oct. 21 Alpenglow upgrade with 150ms finality target
Solana’s developers have scheduled the Alpenglow consensus upgrade for Oct. 21, targeting roughly 150-millisecond finality while asking validators and application operators to prepare for changes during the mainnet handoff. Quicknode’s maintenance notice identifies Wednesday as the planned activation day, but…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/19/2026, 3:51:46 PM
Zerohash launches AUTH to move crypto without copying wallet addresses
AUTH's launch could streamline crypto transactions, enhancing user experience and potentially increasing adoption by reducing entry barriers. The post Zerohash launches AUTH to move crypto without copying wallet addresses appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/19/2026, 3:51:11 PM
Multicoin Capital skips the AI gold rush and doubles down on crypto
Multicoin Capital's focus on crypto over AI highlights a strategic bet on specialization, potentially influencing venture capital trends. The post Multicoin Capital skips the AI gold rush and doubles down on crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/19/2026, 3:50:51 PM
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Can BTC Reclaim $84K Before Another Slide Toward $77K?
Bitcoin is attempting to stabilize after another defense of the $80K demand zone. The biggest crypto asset is now trading around $82.8K and remains below the $88K resistance area that rejected its recent advance, leaving the market between a continuation of the broader recovery and a deeper correction toward lower support. Meanwhile, the Adjusted...
By Shayan Markets 10/19/2026, 3:50:33 PM
SkyAI sells entire Solana treasury, holds $223.8M in cash ahead of buyback
SkyAI's strategic pivot from Solana to cash buybacks highlights shifting priorities in corporate crypto strategies, impacting market dynamics. The post SkyAI sells entire Solana treasury, holds $223.8M in cash ahead of buyback appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/19/2026, 3:49:35 PM
Meme Coins Face $1.4 Billion Sell-Off on Binance as Bitcoin Slides From Its Peak
Meme coins are losing ground as investors retreat from risky crypto assets.
By Chayanika Deka 10/19/2026, 3:49:09 PM
US government bars DeepSeek from civilian agency use
The ban highlights growing tensions in tech geopolitics, potentially influencing global AI market dynamics and national security policies. The post US government bars DeepSeek from civilian agency use appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/19/2026, 3:48:24 PM
Visa partners with Mesh to enable crypto payments at 175 million merchants worldwide
The partnership could enhance crypto's mainstream acceptance, integrating digital assets into everyday transactions without disrupting merchants. The post Visa partners with Mesh to enable crypto payments at 175 million merchants worldwide appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/19/2026, 3:47:27 PM