The restaking gold rush is over, and top protocols are barely making a profit
As restaking yields dried up and smart-contract risks mounted, Ethereum's top liquid restaking protocol walked away from its core business to build a crypto neobank instead.
By Oliver Knight 9/28/2026, 4:24:51 PM
Quant (QNT) to hit $10,000, Wall Street analyst predicts
Even though Quant (QNT), an enterprise blockchain operating system, skyrocketed last week, up over 340%, Jan Nieuwenhuijs, a popular Wall … Continue reading The post Quant (QNT) to hit $10,000, Wall Street analyst predicts appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 9/28/2026, 4:21:28 PM
Chainlink hits 2026 high of $14.89 as small holders cash out and whales load up
Whale accumulation amid small-holder sell-offs suggests potential market consolidation, impacting future LINK price stability and investor dynamics. The post Chainlink hits 2026 high of $14.89 as small holders cash out and whales load up appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 9/28/2026, 4:20:38 PM
Micron Technology earns Strong Buy rating from Seeking Alpha amid AI skepticism
Micron's strategic contracts may buffer against AI market volatility, highlighting the tension between immediate valuation concerns and long-term growth. The post Micron Technology earns Strong Buy rating from Seeking Alpha amid AI skepticism appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 4:19:09 PM
Polymarket launches 15-minute Bitcoin price markets on US app
Polymarket's new Bitcoin markets could reshape crypto trading dynamics, prompting regulatory scrutiny and influencing competitors' strategies. The post Polymarket launches 15-minute Bitcoin price markets on US app appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/28/2026, 4:18:07 PM
Trump had private dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
Trump dined with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss AI regulation. Anthropic's valuation hitting $200B by December at 67.5% YES. The post Trump had private dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/28/2026, 4:17:59 PM
Top AI researchers call for oversight of automated model development
The call for oversight highlights the urgent need for governance structures to manage AI's rapid self-improvement and potential risks. The post Top AI researchers call for oversight of automated model development appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 4:17:42 PM
Tether is a ‘lifeline’ for Iranian regime, Senate Dems say in new report
Democrats on the Senate's Permanent Subcommittee on Intelligence published a report alleging that USDT had become a key tool for the Iranian government.
By Nikhilesh De 9/28/2026, 4:16:40 PM
Bitcoin vs Gold Outlook: BTC pulls back alongside XAU/USD ahead of US-Iran indirect talks
Cryptocurrency prices are lethargic on Monday, led by Bitcoin’s (BTC) correction below $84,000. Attempts to restart the uptrend last weekend failed to gather momentum, as BTC was rejected around $85,000.
By N/A 9/28/2026, 4:16:03 PM
XRP’s Cup-&-Handle Maps $8 Target To Start With
XRP is looking into the third retest on the multi-year Gaussian Channel with three targets on deck. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 9/28/2026, 4:11:00 PM
Hedera price jumps 30% as RSI tops 80 and AI post draws attention
Hedera price surged about 30% on Sep. 28, climbing above $0.12 as traders reacted to a sharp chart breakout and a new post linking Hedera Council members to NVIDIA’s AI safety initiative. Hedera (HBAR) price traded near $0.1247 on Binance…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/28/2026, 4:10:04 PM
Manus 2.0 launches with Cascade architecture, slashing AI agent costs by 32%
Manus 2.0's cost efficiency and dynamic resource allocation could significantly enhance AI adoption, influencing market competition and innovation. The post Manus 2.0 launches with Cascade architecture, slashing AI agent costs by 32% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 4:07:32 PM
Tom Lee's BitMine Buys More Ethereum to Surpass 6 Million Milestone
Tom Lee's BitMine now holds over 6 million Ethereum as it continues to purchase the asset regardless of the crypto market conditions.
By Caroline Amosun 9/28/2026, 4:07:28 PM
Trump, Xi agree to rebrand AI as “super intelligence” to boost infrastructure
The rebranding of AI as "super intelligence" may drive increased political support and investment, impacting tech markets and infrastructure growth. The post Trump, Xi agree to rebrand AI as “super intelligence” to boost infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/28/2026, 4:06:11 PM
Illinois Hospital Sending Cash To Patients in $650,000 Data Breach Settlement
An Illinois community hospital is preparing to hand hundreds of thousands of dollars to patients whose private information may have been exposed in a data breach. Roseland Community Hospital Association has agreed to a $650,000 class action settlement covering about 101,354 people after unauthorized access to its IT network. The lawsuit alleges...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/28/2026, 4:06:05 PM
Bitget Restarts Bitcoin Withdrawals as $388M Hack Investigation Widens
Bitget told Bitcoin.com News that it has started restoring withdrawals after attackers exploited a third-party security vulnerability to steal approximately $388 million from the cryptocurrency exchange. The crypto exchange said its private keys and cold wallets were never compromised, while customer balances remain intact. By Monday morning,...
By Jamie Redman 9/28/2026, 4:05:09 PM
Solana network Real Economic Value hits six-month high
Solana's revenue resurgence signals a shift towards sustainable growth, emphasizing real user activity and financial ecosystem expansion. The post Solana network Real Economic Value hits six-month high appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/28/2026, 4:02:26 PM
StealthEX Celebrates 8th Anniversary With $800 Crypto Giveaway
Eight winners will each receive $100 in cryptocurrency in a community campaign featuring eight participating crypto projects
By Crypto Daily 9/28/2026, 3:58:18 PM
Dan Gambardello Says Cardano’s Midnight Could Be Worth Billions More
Dan Gambardello says Midnight (NIGHT) is undervalued by roughly $5 billion as the Midnight token trades near $0.027 with a $452 million market cap and 24 billion total supply. Crypto analyst Dan Gambardello says Midnight’s NIGHT token is currently undervalued by roughly $5 billion, arguing that the market has yet to price the project alongside...
By Albert Brown 9/28/2026, 3:55:16 PM
Ohio Police Warn Scammers Posing as Bank Workers, Visiting Homes To Steal Debit Cards
Willoughby police have warned that scammers posing as bank employees are contacting residents by phone or text, then showing up at homes in branded clothing to collect debit or credit cards. The post Ohio Police Warn Scammers Posing as Bank Workers, Visiting Homes To Steal Debit Cards appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/28/2026, 3:50:14 PM
Belarus registers first crypto banks under new regulatory framework
Belarus's integration of crypto banks into its financial system could set a precedent for global regulatory frameworks, enhancing crypto legitimacy. The post Belarus registers first crypto banks under new regulatory framework appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/28/2026, 3:45:44 PM
Ethereum price faces $2,700 resistance as ADX falls to 14
Ethereum price fell 1.5% to about $2,665 on Sep. 28 as oil prices rose following a setback in US-Iran talks. ETH remained above its daily moving averages, but its 4-hour chart showed weak trend strength below $2,700. According to Reuters,…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/28/2026, 3:43:04 PM
Strategy Discloses More Bitcoin Buy as BTC Falls Below $83,000
Strategy bought 1,665 Bitcoin last week for $142.7 million, bringing its total holdings to 847,666 BTC. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Simona Ram 9/28/2026, 3:40:06 PM
XRP Price Forecast: Peter Brandt Says XRP Needs No Blind Loyalty
XRP trades near $1.51 as Peter Brandt argues the chart alone justifies a bet, pointing to a long-range $5.40 target amid key support and resistance levels. The post XRP Price Forecast: Peter Brandt Says XRP Needs No Blind Loyalty appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 9/28/2026, 3:38:48 PM
Rajiv Jain shifts stance, embraces AI investments after skepticism
GQG Partners CIO Rajiv Jain reverses his AI skepticism, shifting to overweight tech after $15.1 billion in outflows and Nvidia's multiple The post Rajiv Jain shifts stance, embraces AI investments after skepticism appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 3:37:27 PM
Ethereum Post-Hegotá: Vitalik Buterin Lays Out 2030 Roadmap
Buterin expects Hegotá to be the last ordinary fork. After it comes recursive STARKs, automated formal verification and quantum-safe design.
By Wayne Jones 9/28/2026, 3:36:38 PM
SiMa.ai hits $1.45B valuation after $150M Series C as Physical AI chips attract heavyweight investors
SiMa.ai's growth highlights the increasing demand for edge AI solutions, potentially reshaping industries reliant on real-time data processing. The post SiMa.ai hits $1.45B valuation after $150M Series C as Physical AI chips attract heavyweight investors appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 3:35:50 PM
Texas Health Clinic Owner Convicted in $26,000,000 Fraud Scheme
Federal prosecutors have secured a conviction against a Texas mental health clinic owner who orchestrated a multimillion-dollar scheme targeting a military health benefits program. Kevin D. Curry, 64, of Frisco, Texas, was found guilty by a federal jury in Fort Worth of three counts of health care fraud, three counts of offering and paying illegal...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/28/2026, 3:35:45 PM
Bitget reveals attack path behind $387.5M breach as Bitcoin withdrawals restart
Bitget resumed Bitcoin withdrawals after its $387.5M hack as CEO Gracy Chen revealed attackers stole internal credentials through a third-party flaw. The post Bitget reveals attack path behind $387.5M breach as Bitcoin withdrawals restart appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/28/2026, 3:34:31 PM
Franklin’s XRPZ Becomes Second XRP ETF to Hit $500M Inflow Milestone
Franklin Templeton's XRP ETF (XRPZ) has become the second spot XRP fund to cross the $500 million mark in cumulative net inflows. The fund reached the milestone after the U.S. Visit Website
By Sam Wisdom Raphael 9/28/2026, 3:32:19 PM
OKX US to sell USD trading bot positions if users miss Sept 30 deadline
Grid and Smart Portfolio holdings face automatic sales if affected bots remain on old USD pairs. The post OKX US to sell USD trading bot positions if users miss Sept 30 deadline appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/28/2026, 3:30:15 PM
THORChain Refuses to Block Bitget Hacker Wallets After $387.5M Hack
THORChain publicly refused Bitget's request to block hacker wallets after the $387.5M hack, calling itself decentralized and permissionless like Bitcoin and Ethereum. [...]
By Evans Karanja 9/28/2026, 3:25:29 PM
11 Days Until XRP Activates Key Features for Major Use Cases
In exactly 11 days, XRP activates crucial smart-execution features designed to capture trillions in institutional asset volume.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 9/28/2026, 3:24:05 PM
Maryland Bank Teller Admits To Stealing $246,000 From Cash Machines
The Federal Reserve has permanently barred a former Sandy Spring Bank teller supervisor from banking after she misappropriated about $246,000 from teller cash machines. The post Maryland Bank Teller Admits To Stealing $246,000 From Cash Machines appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/28/2026, 3:22:20 PM
Hewlett Packard Enterprise integrates Nvidia OpenShell into private cloud AI platform
HPE's integration of Nvidia OpenShell enhances AI governance and risk management, aligning with evolving regulatory demands for transparency. The post Hewlett Packard Enterprise integrates Nvidia OpenShell into private cloud AI platform appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 3:17:24 PM
What a Modern Digital Asset Management Platform Should Do
According to Visa Onchain Analytics, more than $272 billion in stablecoins are currently in circulation, with adjusted transaction volume over the trailing 12 months at roughly $10.2 trillion.
By Elliot Veynor 9/28/2026, 3:15:28 PM
Dollars In, Bitcoin Out: Breez SDK Debuts New Stablecoin Feature
Bitcoin Magazine Dollars In, Bitcoin Out: Breez SDK Debuts New Stablecoin Feature Despite being so-called digital dollars, stablecoins aren’t always simple to use. They run on various crypto networks that need different digital wallets — the type of thing that can put crypto newbies and seasoned bitcoiners alike off. But Bitcoin software provider...
By Mathew Di Salvo 9/28/2026, 3:15:14 PM
Fireblocks: 88% of financial institutions budget for digital asset infrastructure in 2026
Fireblocks' 2026 survey found that 88% of financial institutions had committed or expected to commit digital asset infrastructure budgets, while 16% had reached production. The post Fireblocks: 88% of financial institutions budget for digital asset infrastructure in 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/28/2026, 3:15:12 PM
Coinbase enables AI agents to trade crypto, US stocks, and derivatives on a single platform
Coinbase's integration of AI agents for diverse trading could reshape brokerage landscapes, enhancing automation and accessibility in financial markets. The post Coinbase enables AI agents to trade crypto, US stocks, and derivatives on a single platform appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 3:07:28 PM
Traders see 57% chance of Anthropic IPO in November
Anthropic's potential IPO highlights market anticipation and strategic timing, reflecting broader economic and political influences on major listings. The post Traders see 57% chance of Anthropic IPO in November appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 3:06:00 PM
Tom Lee’s Bitmine Hits 6 Million Ether Milestone With $46M Buy
Bitmine Immersion Technologies, the largest publicly traded ether treasury, surpassed another milestone this week, announcing that it now holds over 6 million ETH following a fresh round of purchases. Bitmine’s ETH Stockpile Grows The Nasdaq-listed company now holds a total of 6,001,302 ETH valued just above $16 billion at a recent price of $2,681...
By Andrew Hayward 9/28/2026, 3:05:21 PM
Citi and Coinbase Put Stablecoins Behind the Corporate Checkout
Citi expands its Coinbase partnership, letting corporate clients accept stablecoins while keeping fiat settlement within its banking network.
By Alexander Zdravkov 9/28/2026, 3:05:00 PM
Chinese National Accused of Stealing $53,000 From Elderly Woman in New York
Federal authorities have denied a bond hearing to a man accused of defrauding an elderly woman of $53,000 in northern New York. The DOJ says 42-year-old Chun Yan, a native and citizen of China, entered the country illegally from Mexico in 2023 and remains in ICE custody pending removal. Yan allegedly drove from Brooklyn to […] The post Chinese...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/28/2026, 3:03:01 PM
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Pull In $2.4B in Their Strongest Week Since October 2025
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs logged $2.4 billion in net inflows for the week ending September 25, their strongest weekly gain since October 2025.
By Elliot Veynor 9/28/2026, 3:01:07 PM
Cardano (ADA) Price Down 68% in One Year: Can 'Uptober' Reverse Trend?
Cardano (ADA)'s 68% price drop on a one-year basis has bulls watching October closely.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 9/28/2026, 3:00:04 PM
Tether and Shiga plan self-custodial wallets for Africa and the GCC
Tether and Shiga have announced plans to bring self-custodial wallets for USD₮, Bitcoin, and Tether Gold to individuals and institutions across Africa and the Gulf Cooperation Council. Tether said in its Sep. 28 announcement that both products will use its…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/28/2026, 2:55:34 PM
Solana processes over 800M non-vote transactions, setting new weekly record
Solana's record transaction surge highlights its growing role in DeFi and NFT markets, potentially reshaping blockchain competition dynamics. The post Solana processes over 800M non-vote transactions, setting new weekly record appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/28/2026, 2:52:42 PM
Stellar (XLM) Breaks Historic Transaction Speed Record
Stellar (XLM) breaks its historic speed record, hitting 217.4 TPS as institutional real-world asset funds flood the network.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 9/28/2026, 2:52:05 PM
How will ESMA supervise crypto firms under MiCA in 2027?
The European Securities and Markets Authority has set operational resilience, outsourcing and sufficient EU based operations among its main crypto supervisory priorities for 2027 as the bloc moves further into enforcement of the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation. ESMA said…
By Rony Roy 9/28/2026, 2:51:57 PM
Adobe forecasts ChatGPT-driven traffic to retail sites will surge 130% this holiday season
AI-driven retail traffic growth highlights a transformative shift in consumer behavior, potentially reshaping marketing strategies and sales dynamics. The post Adobe forecasts ChatGPT-driven traffic to retail sites will surge 130% this holiday season appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 2:47:36 PM