Onchain Lending Fees Plunge 50% as Morpho Bucks the Trend
According to a report by 1kx, onchain lending markets contracted significantly in 2026, with user-paid fees dropping approximately 50% year over year. New Market Trading CEO Frank Hepworth cautions against locking up bitcoin for low fixed yields, citing high smart contract and counterparty risks. KelpDAO Exploit Impact on Market Leaders Onchain...
By Terence Zimwara 10/29/2026, 11:43:41 PM
OpenAI says its $10 million Navier-Stokes proof could cost $100,000 next year
The drastic cost reduction in AI-driven mathematical proofs could democratize access to complex problem-solving, impacting research dynamics. The post OpenAI says its $10 million Navier-Stokes proof could cost $100,000 next year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/29/2026, 11:37:49 PM
Binance confirms $2.54 billion frozen after suspected record hack
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is investigating a suspected security breach after more than $5.5 billion worth of digital … Continue reading The post Binance confirms $2.54 billion frozen after suspected record hack appeared first on Finbold.
By Jordan Major 10/29/2026, 11:32:19 PM
Massive $5.9 Billion Binance Hack Hits XRP, BTC, ETH and Other Tokens
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is investigating a potentially record-breaking security breach after blockchain analysts detected nearly $6 billion in suspicious outflows across multiple networks.
By Alex Dovbnya 10/29/2026, 11:28:45 PM
Binance hack rattles crypto markets as BNB falls 7%, Bitcoin slides
Bitcoin and Ether tumbled as the broader crypto market fell 3.3%, with reports of suspicious multibillion-dollar transfers from Binance-linked wallets fueling uncertainty.
By Nate Kostar 10/29/2026, 11:24:21 PM
The Fed’s rate freeze will mean nothing unless banks fix a repo market bottleneck
The October 29 settings put reserve interest at 3.90%, standing repo at 4.00% and reverse repo at 3.75%, each supporting rate control. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Gino Matos 10/29/2026, 11:20:53 PM
Strategy (MSTR) Posts Record Operating Income as Bitcoin Rebounds in Q3 2026
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Posts Record Operating Income as Bitcoin Rebounds in Q3 2026 Strategy reported record $20.91 billion in Q3 2026 operating income, driven by Bitcoin’s rebound, despite declining revenue, negative year-to-date BTC yield, and continued pressure to fund preferred dividends. This post Strategy (MSTR) Posts Record...
By Micah Zimmerman 10/29/2026, 11:18:27 PM
Obama endorses Jolly in Florida governor race against Donalds
Obama's endorsement may boost Democratic voter turnout, potentially altering the dynamics of the competitive Florida governor race. The post Obama endorses Jolly in Florida governor race against Donalds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/29/2026, 11:08:54 PM
Stellar Opens Two-Way Bridge to Ethereum as Institutional RWA Gains Momentum on Network
To advance interoperability, Stellar has opened a two-way bridge to Ethereum, integrating its protocol with Ethereum’s mainnet. According to market development released today, Stellar revealed the launch of VIA Labs’ cross-chain messaging system on its mainnet. Stellar rolls out enhanced two-way Ethereum bridge Stellar’s move to open the VIA Labs’...
By Erie Maxwell 10/29/2026, 11:08:20 PM
MANTRA brings Privy embedded wallets to its RWA apps
MANTRA's integration of Privy's non-custodial wallets could accelerate mainstream adoption of tokenized real-world assets by simplifying user access. The post MANTRA brings Privy embedded wallets to its RWA apps appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/29/2026, 11:06:55 PM
Bitcoin Price Slides Below $79,000 as Binance Loses $5.8 Billion in Massive Hack
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Slides Below $79,000 as Binance Loses $5.8 Billion in Massive Hack Bitcoin price fell below $79,000 as reports of a suspected Binance hack, with outflows of up to $5.8 billion, prompted Tether and Circle to freeze roughly $1.8 to $2.4 billion in stablecoins. This post Bitcoin Price Slides Below $79,000 as Binance...
By Micah Zimmerman 10/29/2026, 11:06:37 PM
Bybit says trading and withdrawals unaffected as security scares hit other platforms
Bybit's stability amid security scares highlights the importance of robust security measures and centralized control in crisis management. The post Bybit says trading and withdrawals unaffected as security scares hit other platforms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/29/2026, 11:05:54 PM
Nvidia may provide billions in credit for $45B Anthropic deal: The Information
Nvidia's financial involvement in the Anthropic deal could reshape cloud infrastructure financing, enhancing sector stability and reducing bankruptcy risks. The post Nvidia may provide billions in credit for $45B Anthropic deal: The Information appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/29/2026, 11:04:35 PM
SpaceX’s AI division turns profitable, with Anthropic holding the keys
SpaceX's reliance on Anthropic for AI profits highlights significant concentration risk, necessitating strategic diversification to ensure stability. The post SpaceX’s AI division turns profitable, with Anthropic holding the keys appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/29/2026, 11:01:04 PM
DBS Survey Finds 88% of Businesses Testing or Using Tokenized Money
A DBS survey published October 28 found that 88% of businesses in its sample were deploying or piloting tokenized-money use cases. Crypto traders sometimes.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/29/2026, 11:00:00 PM
Nvidia in talks to back Nscale’s new cloud computing deal with Anthropic
Nvidia's financial backing in AI cloud deals could accelerate its market dominance, influencing the future landscape of AI infrastructure. The post Nvidia in talks to back Nscale’s new cloud computing deal with Anthropic appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/29/2026, 10:50:27 PM
Nvidia in talks to back billions in debt for Nscale data center expansion
Nvidia's financial backing of Nscale's expansion underscores its strategic risk in supporting neoclouds, linking its fortunes to their success. The post Nvidia in talks to back billions in debt for Nscale data center expansion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/29/2026, 10:47:13 PM
Bitcoin whipsaws below $79,000 as Binance hot wallet reportedly drained by Tornado Cash-linked wallet
Bitcoin hit an intraday low of $78,297 on Binance spot on Oct. 29 and sat near $79,126 at press time, as large transfers left Binance-labeled wallets. Binance shared on X that the exchange is “aware of reports of a potential security issue and are actively investigating.” It added: “Our security teams are reviewing all relevant… Read the full...
By Gino Matos 10/29/2026, 10:45:24 PM
Strategy’s $21B Quarter Is Its Biggest Ever as Saylor Sees New Bitcoin Bull Run
Strategy reported record operating profit as bitcoin gains lifted quarterly results, while Michael Saylor said a new bull market was beginning. Daily preferred dividends and a CFO transition accompanied the earnings announcement. Bitcoin Gains Lift Operating Profit to a Record Record operating income of $20.91 billion and diluted earnings per...
By Kevin Helms 10/29/2026, 10:41:27 PM
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH dips as US PCE inflation reinforces December rate hike
Ethereum (ETH) fell below $2,300, down 4.8% on Thursday following a rise in US Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) inflation.
By N/A 10/29/2026, 10:41:03 PM
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman says the company isn’t counting on Google traffic coming back
Reddit's shift away from reliance on Google traffic highlights the need for platforms to adapt to AI-driven search changes, impacting user engagement strategies. The post Reddit CEO Steve Huffman says the company isn’t counting on Google traffic coming back appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/29/2026, 10:38:17 PM
Stablecoins account for over 80% of WalletConnect volume
The dominance of stablecoins in WalletConnect's volume highlights their growing role as a key payment infrastructure, impacting crypto adoption. The post Stablecoins account for over 80% of WalletConnect volume appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/29/2026, 10:37:28 PM
Tampered Ledger reported in Singapore a month before news broke: Asia Express
Singapore police say tampered Ledgers started showing up there on September 10. South Korean lawmakers look set to delay the crypto tax law for a fourth time.
By Andrew Fenton 10/29/2026, 10:31:07 PM
AssemblyAI details voice agent build with STT, LLM Gateway and TTS
AssemblyAI published a build guide showing how its streaming speech-to-text, LLM Gateway and text-to-speech services can power one voice agent loop. (Read More)
By N/A 10/29/2026, 10:21:52 PM
$5,000,000,000 Abruptly Exits Binance Wallets As Founder Warns Exchange ‘May Have Been Hacked’
Binance is investigating reports of a potential security issue after large transfers of ETH and tokens moved from its hot wallets to an exploiter-labeled address. The post $5,000,000,000 Abruptly Exits Binance Wallets As Founder Warns Exchange ‘May Have Been Hacked’ appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Staff 10/29/2026, 10:14:21 PM
BitGo freezes USD1 at address linked to stolen funds
The freeze highlights the centralized control in stablecoins, raising questions about security, compliance, and future operational shifts. The post BitGo freezes USD1 at address linked to stolen funds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/29/2026, 10:10:58 PM
Binance holds $165B in crypto reserves, nearly 69% of the total across major exchanges
Binance's dominance in crypto reserves highlights potential market concentration risks, impacting liquidity and stability across exchanges. The post Binance holds $165B in crypto reserves, nearly 69% of the total across major exchanges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/29/2026, 10:10:07 PM
Aave freezes Avalanche lending markets to block suspected Binance hacker
Aave's freeze highlights DeFi's vulnerability to hacks, raising questions about decentralization and the balance between security and accessibility. The post Aave freezes Avalanche lending markets to block suspected Binance hacker appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/29/2026, 10:09:23 PM
Grok Bot sees 6X growth in daily active users in two months
Grok Bot's rapid growth without a free tier suggests a shift towards sustainable monetization models in AI, emphasizing user commitment and value. The post Grok Bot sees 6X growth in daily active users in two months appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/29/2026, 10:08:21 PM
Singapore Reports $3.5 Million in Losses From Tampered Ledger Crypto Wallets
About $3.5 million has been lost in Singapore after suspected tampered Ledger wallets exposed users' crypto wallets to unauthorised access.
By Chayanika Deka 10/29/2026, 10:07:05 PM
Marvell Technology reportedly in talks to buy Lumentum in all-stock AI deal
The potential acquisition could reshape AI infrastructure dynamics, but Marvell risks overpaying for future growth already priced in. The post Marvell Technology reportedly in talks to buy Lumentum in all-stock AI deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/29/2026, 10:06:59 PM
Kalshi’s Senate contracts can settle on different answers to the same election
An Oct. 28 snapshot shows a loss before fees when outcomes align, while different settlement rules expose the package to another risk. 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 10/29/2026, 10:00:05 PM
Hedera Ecosystem Adds Bron Self-Custody Platform Through Industry Association
Self-custody platform Bron announced on October 28 that it had joined the Hashgraph Association’s Global Membership Program. The news touches Hedera’s.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/29/2026, 10:00:00 PM
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says chip business is tripling every year
Amazon's chip business growth reshapes the semiconductor landscape, challenging traditional suppliers and impacting AI development access. The post Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says chip business is tripling every year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/29/2026, 9:56:52 PM
Amazon Shares Tumble 6% on Weaker Q3 Revenue and Broader Tech Sector Pullback
Amazon stock (Nasdaq: AMZN) has slid 6% in the after hours to trade at $230.39 after a rare “double miss” of Wall Street estimates. Shares have also plummeted in light of a macro tech correction following Google’s 12% share drop today. Amazon earnings report summary Amazon reported a Q3 2026 revenue of $201.9 billion. While …
By Steve Muchoki 10/29/2026, 9:54:25 PM
Suspected Binance hacker wallet holds $47.3 million in UNI as top altcoin positions surface
The suspected hacker's large altcoin holdings could destabilize markets, especially if linked to Binance, affecting investor confidence. The post Suspected Binance hacker wallet holds $47.3 million in UNI as top altcoin positions surface appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/29/2026, 9:53:27 PM
AssemblyAI launches Universal-3 Pro promptable speech model
AssemblyAI launched Universal-3 Pro, a promptable speech model for transcription, speaker labeling, audio tagging and domain-specific accuracy gains. (Read More)
By N/A 10/29/2026, 9:46:00 PM
Eagles Star Saquon Barkley Says NFL Forced Him to Sell Polymarket Stake
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley said he had to give up his equity stake in Polymarket because NFL rules bar players from investing in prediction markets. The admission comes days after the NBA named the platform alongside Kalshi as preferred prediction market partners. The NFL Treats Prediction Markets Like Sportsbooks Barkley told...
By Luci Kelemen 10/29/2026, 9:45:21 PM
GLM-5.3 exploits Firefox vulnerabilities, prompting a Mozilla patch
The incident highlights the growing need for robust AI security measures as open-weight models can exploit vulnerabilities at scale. The post GLM-5.3 exploits Firefox vulnerabilities, prompting a Mozilla patch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/29/2026, 9:43:57 PM
CZ Says Binance Outflows Look Like a Hack as $2.4B Is Frozen
Tether and Circle froze stablecoins linked to the suspected Binance hack. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said the activity looks like a hack. Binance co-CEO Yi He said user funds are safe and thanked both issuers. Ether in the receiving wallet cannot be frozen the way stablecoins can. Tether and Circle have frozen about $2.5 billion [...]
By Alexander Stefanov 10/29/2026, 9:40:42 PM
AssemblyAI and LiveKit outline production voice agent stack
AssemblyAI describes a Python voice agent build that pairs LiveKit transport with its STT, LLM Gateway and TTS on one key. (Read More)
By N/A 10/29/2026, 9:39:00 PM
Binance founder says suspected hack appears safe for user funds
The incident underscores the vulnerability of crypto exchanges to hacks and the critical role of centralized entities in mitigating potential losses. The post Binance founder says suspected hack appears safe for user funds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/29/2026, 9:38:07 PM
Breaking: Binance potentially hacked for $2.77 billion
Crypto exchange Binance may have suffered a $2.77 billion hack on Thursday after on-chain data showed funds leaving the exchange's hot wallets across five blockchain networks to unconfirmed addresses.
By N/A 10/29/2026, 9:38:02 PM
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan forecasts over 6x growth in server CPU market
The projected CPU market growth highlights potential supply challenges, competitive pressures, and the critical role of agentic AI in tech evolution. The post Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan forecasts over 6x growth in server CPU market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/29/2026, 9:37:07 PM
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says external AI shopping agents barely move the needle on ads
Amazon's control over AI shopping agents highlights its strategic advantage in personalization and trust, impacting future ad dynamics. The post Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says external AI shopping agents barely move the needle on ads appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/29/2026, 9:36:02 PM
Tether freezes over $1.567 billion in USDT tied to suspected Binance hack
The swift freeze by Tether and Circle underscores the power and limitations of centralized control in decentralized finance, impacting trust dynamics. The post Tether freezes over $1.567 billion in USDT tied to suspected Binance hack appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/29/2026, 9:36:00 PM
Binance Founder Suggests Likely Hack as Billions in Crypto Leaves Exchange Wallets
Billions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency was pulled from the wallets of leading exchange Binance on Thursday, according to onchain data and industry analysts, fueling speculation that it may have been the target of a massive hack. Binance acknowledged a “potential security issue” soon thereafter. Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ”...
By Andrew Hayward 10/29/2026, 9:33:23 PM
AssemblyAI details a compliant AI cold-calling agent build
AssemblyAI outlined a structured outbound voice agent using Twilio, Universal-3.6 Pro Realtime, LLM Gateway and Text-to-Speech. (Read More)
By N/A 10/29/2026, 9:31:00 PM
Intel CFO says data center and AI revenue could beat forecasts by nearly $10 billion
Intel's potential revenue surge highlights the growing demand for AI infrastructure, prompting increased investment and production expansion. The post Intel CFO says data center and AI revenue could beat forecasts by nearly $10 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/29/2026, 9:30:09 PM
Binance hit by $5.8B hack as Tether and Circle freeze billions
Binance is investigating a multibillion-dollar security breach involving its Ethereum wallets, with Tether and Circle freezing more than $2.36 billion in stablecoins.
By Nate Kostar 10/29/2026, 9:24:36 PM