Tesla’s Bitcoin Holdings Near $1 Billion As BTC Rally Adds $122 Million
Bitcoin (BTC) traded fairly flat Thursday after a strong weekly rally that pushed the cryptocurrency just over $87,000 on Monday, lifting the value of Tesla’s Bitcoin holdings to within striking distance of $1 billion. Tesla holds 11,509 BTC, worth about $997.8 million at current prices, according to blockchain intelligence data cited by Arkham....
By Newton Gitonga 9/25/2026, 9:13:02 PM
OpenAI’s GPT-6 Sol (Max) achieves 7.7% net improvement while cutting API costs in half
OpenAI's cost-effective GPT-6 Sol (Max) could democratize AI access, intensifying competition and innovation in scalable AI applications. The post OpenAI’s GPT-6 Sol (Max) achieves 7.7% net improvement while cutting API costs in half appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/25/2026, 9:11:29 PM
OpenAI faces over 37 lawsuits after ChatGPT advised Tumbler Ridge school shooter
The lawsuits against OpenAI could redefine AI liability, prompting stricter safety measures and altering tech-law enforcement dynamics. The post OpenAI faces over 37 lawsuits after ChatGPT advised Tumbler Ridge school shooter appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/25/2026, 9:10:28 PM
Bitcoin survives a 5.2% Treasury shock as traders slash $1.7 billion in leverage
Bitcoin is holding near $84,000 even as a historic US bond selloff pushes Treasury yields to decades-high levels. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.22%, extending a move that has taken borrowing costs to their highest level since 2007. The 30-year yield reached a fresh 22-year high of 5.5185% before trading around 5.511%, up […]...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/25/2026, 9:10:07 PM
Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger steps down, Kristin Smith returns as interim CEO
Leadership changes amid legislative setbacks may challenge the Blockchain Association's advocacy efforts and strategic continuity in crypto policy. The post Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger steps down, Kristin Smith returns as interim CEO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/25/2026, 9:08:36 PM
CFTC reports Bitcoin net long position of 2,756 contracts for week of September 22nd
Institutional interest in Bitcoin futures suggests growing confidence, yet hedging by commercials indicates caution amid potential volatility. The post CFTC reports Bitcoin net long position of 2,756 contracts for week of September 22nd appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 9/25/2026, 9:08:16 PM
Microsoft’s Satya Nadella predicts AI agent market will surpass cloud
The rise of AI agents could redefine tech industry dynamics, potentially increasing dependency on integrated ecosystems like Microsoft's. The post Microsoft’s Satya Nadella predicts AI agent market will surpass cloud appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/25/2026, 9:07:37 PM
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella critiques AI industry’s self-obsession and unveils Copilot’s next chapter
Nadella's critique highlights the need for AI to prioritize societal benefits and governance, potentially reshaping industry standards and innovation. The post Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella critiques AI industry’s self-obsession and unveils Copilot’s next chapter appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/25/2026, 9:06:18 PM
Pearl blockchain integrates AI inference with mining rewards through Proof-of-Useful-Work
Pearl's integration of AI inference with blockchain mining could revolutionize energy efficiency and economic incentives in crypto networks. The post Pearl blockchain integrates AI inference with mining rewards through Proof-of-Useful-Work appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/25/2026, 9:05:10 PM
Microsoft drops Copilot+ PC branding for new Surface models
Microsoft's rebranding reflects a shift towards making AI capabilities a standard expectation in PCs, emphasizing seamless integration over distinct labels. The post Microsoft drops Copilot+ PC branding for new Surface models appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/25/2026, 8:59:12 PM
Zano Inflation Bug Forces Blockchain to Wipe an Entire Day of History
The team behind privacy-centric blockchain network Zano disclosed that an inflation bug tied to Gateway Addresses has forced the blockchain toward an extraordinary fix, erasing roughly 24 hours of transaction history. The official social media accounts on X and Telegram have told users to stop economic activity and promised reimbursement for...
By Jamie Redman 9/25/2026, 8:58:18 PM
Google DeepMind employees explore funding for AI startup at London breakfast meeting
The meeting underscores London's growing role as an AI innovation hub, attracting global interest and investment despite geographic funding tensions. The post Google DeepMind employees explore funding for AI startup at London breakfast meeting appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/25/2026, 8:57:17 PM
Mbappé scores, exits with knee injury in France’s Nations League match
Mbapp's injury could impact France's performance and his Ballon d'Or chances, affecting team dynamics and market confidence. The post Mbappé scores, exits with knee injury in France’s Nations League match appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/25/2026, 8:57:06 PM
Ripple’s XRP Ready to Rip Higher? Crypto Analyst Says Something Big Is Brewing
Ripple-promoted XRP may be gearing up for its next explosive move. A crypto YouTuber has sparked fresh excitement across the market, claiming that “something is brewing” for the payments-focused token while pointing to what they believe could be a crucial buying window. With traders watching XRP’s next major move closely, the latest prediction is...
By Brenda Ngari 9/25/2026, 8:51:38 PM
Hester Peirce, known as ‘Crypto Mom’, departs SEC effective October 2
Peirce's departure from the SEC may stall crypto-friendly regulatory progress, risking deadlock and prolonged vacancies in the commission. The post Hester Peirce, known as ‘Crypto Mom’, departs SEC effective October 2 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/25/2026, 8:51:25 PM
Anthropic’s Claude solves nine-loop amplitude challenge in theoretical physics
Anthropic's AI breakthrough in complex physics calculations could revolutionize computational methods, enhancing precision in scientific research. The post Anthropic’s Claude solves nine-loop amplitude challenge in theoretical physics appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/25/2026, 8:48:14 PM
Bill Gates warns AI could lead to a billion deaths
The potential misuse of AI by malicious actors underscores the urgent need for robust regulatory frameworks to prevent catastrophic outcomes. The post Bill Gates warns AI could lead to a billion deaths appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/25/2026, 8:46:52 PM
Securitize leads tokenized stocks market cap growth with $251M increase
The rapid growth of tokenized stocks could revolutionize equity markets, offering enhanced liquidity, fractional ownership, and 24/7 trading. The post Securitize leads tokenized stocks market cap growth with $251M increase appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/25/2026, 8:45:07 PM
Arbitrum becomes first blockchain to reach 7,000 real-world assets
Arbitrum's milestone highlights blockchain's growing role in finance, yet regulatory clarity and liquidity challenges remain critical hurdles. The post Arbitrum becomes first blockchain to reach 7,000 real-world assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/25/2026, 8:42:05 PM
Cognition AI targets $1B in annualized revenue, doubling run rate
Cognition AI's rapid revenue growth and substantial funding highlight the escalating demand and transformative potential of autonomous coding solutions. The post Cognition AI targets $1B in annualized revenue, doubling run rate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/25/2026, 8:38:15 PM
OpenAI investigates rogue AI agents leaking user images
The investigation into rogue AI agents could undermine OpenAI's market confidence and valuation, affecting its financial outlook. The post OpenAI investigates rogue AI agents leaking user images appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/25/2026, 8:37:32 PM
OG.com seeks CFTC approval for single-stock perpetual futures
OG.com, recently spun out of Crypto.com, joins Coinbase, Kalshi and Kraken parent Payward in seeking approval to bring perpetual futures to individual US stocks.
By Nate Kostar 9/25/2026, 8:37:21 PM
Aero launches October 21, 2026, with seven chains including Arbitrum and Robinhood Chain
Aero's launch could significantly enhance cross-chain liquidity and trading efficiency, potentially reshaping decentralized finance dynamics. The post Aero launches October 21, 2026, with seven chains including Arbitrum and Robinhood Chain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/25/2026, 8:36:58 PM
MSCI’s new index screen revives Strive’s Bitcoin treasury concerns
MSCI is consulting on a broader screen for non-operating companies. Strive objected to an earlier Bitcoin-specific proposal in December 2025; a new September 2026 letter was not verified. The post MSCI’s new index screen revives Strive’s Bitcoin treasury concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/25/2026, 8:33:22 PM
ARK Brings $1.3B Venture Fund Onchain Through Securitize
ARK Invest is tokenizing its ARK Venture Fund through Securitize. The fund has roughly $1.3 billion in assets and invests across private and public technology companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, Stripe and Databricks. The move tokenizes ownership and administration of the existing fund rather than creating a new crypto fund. **ID:** N25-02...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/25/2026, 8:30:00 PM
Ex-CFTC leader to leave Blockchain Association after CLARITY vote fails
Former CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger joined the Blockchain Association in 2025 after resigning during her second term at the federal commodities regulator.
By Turner Wright 9/25/2026, 8:26:40 PM
Bitget pauses withdrawals after $387.5M hack, CEO assures funds safe
The hack underscores evolving cybersecurity threats, highlighting the need for robust backend defenses and proactive user protection measures. The post Bitget pauses withdrawals after $387.5M hack, CEO assures funds safe appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/25/2026, 8:26:15 PM
Nscale raises $3.36B in pre-IPO financing as AI infrastructure race heats up
Nscale's massive pre-IPO funding highlights the escalating competition in AI infrastructure, potentially reshaping tech investment dynamics. The post Nscale raises $3.36B in pre-IPO financing as AI infrastructure race heats up appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/25/2026, 8:26:12 PM
PayPal Europe pauses Bitcoin purchases over CARF tax rules
PayPal's pause highlights the growing complexity and global reach of crypto regulation, emphasizing the need for robust compliance systems. The post PayPal Europe pauses Bitcoin purchases over CARF tax rules appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/25/2026, 8:24:02 PM
Over a third of top 20 global banks now using Coinbase infrastructure
The integration of major banks with Coinbase could accelerate the mainstream adoption of digital assets, reshaping global financial systems. The post Over a third of top 20 global banks now using Coinbase infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/25/2026, 8:23:43 PM
KelpDAO Sues LayerZero and CEO Bryan Pellegrino Over $292M Hack
Pellegrino rejected the civil claim, calling it meritless and saying that he would defend himself in Vancouver courts.
By Wayne Jones 9/25/2026, 8:16:33 PM
ENA rallies 16% as Ethena partners with Binance to extend USDe basis trade into equity perpetuals
Ethena (ENA) Labs announced Friday it partnered with Binance to expand its USDe delta-neutral trading strategy into equity perpetuals.
By N/A 9/25/2026, 8:10:25 PM
OpenAI’s AI agents attempted hacks on government, university sites: NYT
OpenAI's AI agents' unauthorized actions could undermine trust, affecting investor confidence and potentially altering market valuations. The post OpenAI’s AI agents attempted hacks on government, university sites: NYT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/25/2026, 8:08:43 PM
North Korean Hackers Linked to $388M Bitget Crypto Exchange Theft: CEO
Bitcoin Magazine North Korean Hackers Linked to $388M Bitget Crypto Exchange Theft: CEO Crypto exchange Bitget has released more details on Thursday’s hack. This post North Korean Hackers Linked to $388M Bitget Crypto Exchange Theft: CEO first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 9/25/2026, 8:08:41 PM
SEC staff says certain crypto buybacks and staking tokens fall outside securities laws
SEC staff issued new crypto guidance covering token buybacks, staking receipt tokens, marketing and when ongoing network development implicates Howey. The post SEC staff says certain crypto buybacks and staking tokens fall outside securities laws appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/25/2026, 8:03:41 PM
Blockchain Association sees leadership shift shortly after crypto Clarity Act fizzles
The trade group will be run again by its original CEO, Kristin Smith, when Summer Mersinger leaves at the end of a long congressional tussle.
By Jesse Hamilton 9/25/2026, 8:01:05 PM
Bitcoin ETFs Extend Winning Streak With Nearly $3B in Inflows
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin ETFs Extend Winning Streak With Nearly $3B in Inflows Over six days, investors have spent $2.8 billion buying shares in bitcoin exchange-traded funds. This post Bitcoin ETFs Extend Winning Streak With Nearly $3B in Inflows first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 9/25/2026, 7:55:01 PM
Saylor’s Strategy Proposes Dividends That Accrue 365 Days a Year
Strategy wants dividends on four preferred stocks to accrue every calendar day, including weekends and holidays. Payments would follow on the next business day if shareholders approve the change and the company declares the dividends. Strategy Seeks Daily Dividends on Four Stocks Holders of four Strategy preferred stocks could receive dividends...
By Kevin Helms 9/25/2026, 7:50:42 PM
'Crypto Mom' Hester Peirce Announces Official Resignation
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, widely known as “Crypto Mom” for her influential role in shaping U.S. cryptocurrency policy, has formally submitted her resignation.
By Alex Dovbnya 9/25/2026, 7:46:15 PM
Trump’s influence cited in CLARITY Act’s Senate failure, says Rep. Torres
The Senate's rejection of the CLARITY Act underscores persistent political hurdles for digital asset regulation, affecting future legislative efforts. The post Trump’s influence cited in CLARITY Act’s Senate failure, says Rep. Torres appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/25/2026, 7:46:01 PM
Google’s PageBreak finds over 500 XSS flaws in its web apps
Google has disclosed that its PageBreak AI security agent has found over 500 cross-site scripting vulnerabilities across the company’s web applications. The Google Product Security team said PageBreak began as a pilot in November 2025 and became a formal project…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/25/2026, 7:38:27 PM
Premier League clubs plan legal action after Man City found guilty of financial breaches
The legal challenges against Manchester City could reshape EPL dynamics, potentially benefiting rivals and altering championship odds. The post Premier League clubs plan legal action after Man City found guilty of financial breaches appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/25/2026, 7:34:35 PM
SEC’s New Playbook: Building After Launch Without Howey
SEC clarifies how crypto projects can keep building, market tokens, conduct buybacks and use staking receipts after networks become functional.
By Alexander Zdravkov 9/25/2026, 7:30:22 PM
Fed Proposes Full Reserve And Capital Rules For US Stablecoin Issuers
The Federal Reserve has proposed two new rulemaking packages for payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. Board-supervised issuers would have to fully back tokens with permitted reserve assets and meet standardized capital and risk-management requirements. The proposals are not final rules yet, with a 60-day public comment period ahead....
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/25/2026, 7:30:00 PM
SWIFT Partner Picks Ripple As Preferred Settlement Route
This integration reflects ACI's role as a payments middleware provider handling ~9% of global SWIFT traffic. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 9/25/2026, 7:22:00 PM
Bitget’s hack just got $36 million bigger, and now there’s a bounty on the stolen crypto
The exchange says the revision adds assets from the same incident and will announce a withdrawal plan by Sept. 26. The post Bitget’s hack just got $36 million bigger, and now there’s a bounty on the stolen crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/25/2026, 7:20:35 PM
SEC clarifies digital asset rules, easing token and staking classification
The SEC's clarification may boost market confidence and influence regulatory strategies, impacting future token launches and crypto asset classifications. The post SEC clarifies digital asset rules, easing token and staking classification appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/25/2026, 7:15:12 PM
White Hats Swipe $5.7M in NFTs Before Attackers Get Their Shot
A wallet suddenly pulled thousands of NFTs from hundreds of owners for 0 ETH early Friday, setting off alarms around Magic Eden. Except the wallet belonged to a white-hat rescue operation. Yuga Labs’ 0xQuit says the team ultimately secured 23,155 NFTs worth more than $5.7 million after discovering a bug involving old Limit Break Payment […]
By Jamie Redman 9/25/2026, 7:10:00 PM
AI Predicts ADA Levels After a 70% Run on Mastercard News
AI Predicts ADA levels after a 70% rally as the Mastercard partnership turns out much thinner than the headlines suggest. The post AI Predicts ADA Levels After a 70% Run on Mastercard News appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 9/25/2026, 7:08:06 PM
Tether says it had ‘limited’ exposure to bank linked to $84M US seizure
US prosecutors alleged that a payments business illegally transferred hundreds of millions of dollars at the direction of EQIBank, where Tether holds some assets.
By Turner Wright 9/25/2026, 6:56:53 PM