AMD acquires World Labs AI from Fei-Fei Li for $8B
AMD's acquisition of World Labs AI signifies a strategic shift towards developing a comprehensive AI platform, expanding beyond hardware. The post AMD acquires World Labs AI from Fei-Fei Li for $8B appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 8:11:05 PM
Goldman Sachs brings $100B Treasury fund to Avalanche via Lynq
Goldman's integration of its Treasury fund with blockchain via Lynq could redefine institutional finance by enhancing liquidity and yield efficiency. The post Goldman Sachs brings $100B Treasury fund to Avalanche via Lynq appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 9/28/2026, 8:10:37 PM
Susan Collins voted to keep the Iran war going five times, affecting Mainers’ fuel prices
Collins' voting record may sway voter sentiment, impacting her reelection chances and highlighting the economic effects of foreign policy. The post Susan Collins voted to keep the Iran war going five times, affecting Mainers’ fuel prices appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/28/2026, 7:57:37 PM
Strive Scoops up 1,107 Bitcoin as Its $2.3B Treasury Expands
Per usual, Monday was a day of digital asset treasury (DAT) purchase announcements as Strategy and Bitmine revealed new acquisitions. At the same time, Strive, Inc. disclosed a new bitcoin purchase as it acquired 1,107 BTC between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Strive Adds 1,107 BTC as Treasury Holdings Reach 27,462 Bitcoin Strive now stands […]
By Jamie Redman 9/28/2026, 7:55:35 PM
Bittensor proposes Gamma tokens to enhance subnet collaboration
Gamma tokens could transform subnet dynamics by fostering collaboration, potentially increasing network efficiency and economic integration. The post Bittensor proposes Gamma tokens to enhance subnet collaboration appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/28/2026, 7:55:13 PM
NYC Council to hold hearing with AI executives next week
NYC's AI hearing signals a shift towards proactive local governance in tech regulation, potentially setting a precedent for other cities. The post NYC Council to hold hearing with AI executives next week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 7:55:02 PM
Blockchain.com targets multi-billion dollar IPO as it files confidential S-1 with SEC
Blockchain.com's IPO could reshape crypto markets by setting new valuation benchmarks and accelerating tokenized securities adoption. The post Blockchain.com targets multi-billion dollar IPO as it files confidential S-1 with SEC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/28/2026, 7:53:32 PM
Ripple CEO Unpacks What Really Drives XRP’s Value — Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Ripple CEO has offered a broader look at the forces that shape the token’s long-term value, highlighting the role of real-world utility, demand, and liquidity.
By Brenda Ngari 9/28/2026, 7:51:29 PM
Breaking: Vitalik Buterin Declares Ethereum Is No Longer Just A Blockchain
The Ethereum blockchain is evolving from a traditional blockchain into a qualitatively different cryptographic world computer.
By Olivia Brooke 9/28/2026, 7:45:00 PM
Salesforce launches Hyperagent in Slack for autonomous AI deployment
Salesforce's integration of AI agents in Slack streamlines workflows, potentially transforming enterprise communication and operational efficiency. The post Salesforce launches Hyperagent in Slack for autonomous AI deployment appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 7:44:12 PM
OpenAI plans 20 launches at DevDay, credits Astra for productivity boost
OpenAI's rapid product rollout at DevDay highlights AI's transformative potential in productivity and industry-specific applications. The post OpenAI plans 20 launches at DevDay, credits Astra for productivity boost appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 7:43:21 PM
Shopify enables browser-based AI agents to complete purchases
Shopify's AI integration could revolutionize e-commerce by streamlining shopping processes, increasing traffic, and enhancing consumer trust. The post Shopify enables browser-based AI agents to complete purchases appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 7:42:32 PM
Ethereum Price Forecast: BitMine holdings top 6 million ETH amid geopolitical tensions
Ethereum (ETH) treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) now holds over 6 million ETH following another round of weekly acquisitions of the top altcoin.
By N/A 9/28/2026, 7:40:20 PM
Australia calls Altman, Amodei to testify after AI agent hacks government systems
The AI hacking incident prompts scrutiny on governance, potentially affecting investor confidence and OpenAI's future valuation prospects. The post Australia calls Altman, Amodei to testify after AI agent hacks government systems appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/28/2026, 7:40:11 PM
Blockchain.com targets up to $6B valuation in planned IPO this year: Report
Blockchain.com is targeting a $4B to $6B valuation and about $500M raise in a potential IPO this year as it expands its crypto business. The post Blockchain.com targets up to $6B valuation in planned IPO this year: Report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/28/2026, 7:39:01 PM
Avalanche surpasses all chains in $131M tokenized stock inflows
Avalanche's dominance in tokenized stocks could reshape blockchain finance, driving increased adoption and competition in digital asset markets. The post Avalanche surpasses all chains in $131M tokenized stock inflows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 9/28/2026, 7:36:41 PM
Citi and Coinbase Working Together To Build Stablecoin Infrastructure for Businesses
Bitcoin Magazine Citi and Coinbase Working Together To Build Stablecoin Infrastructure for Businesses Citigroup is working with America’s biggest crypto exchange, Coinbase, in its latest blockchain-based venture. The two companies said in a joint statement Monday that they were teaming up to allow Citi clients to move between regular money and...
By Mathew Di Salvo 9/28/2026, 7:36:21 PM
Bitget says Bitcoin withdrawals are open after $387M hack, but ETH and USDT must wait
Sept. 28 public fills show BTC and ETH futures activity before the scheduled 08:00 UTC Bitcoin withdrawal restart. The post Bitget says Bitcoin withdrawals are open after $387M hack, but ETH and USDT must wait appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/28/2026, 7:35:25 PM
Polygon boosts POL staking rate to 8% for two months starting October 1
The temporary staking rate increase may boost short-term participation, but long-term sustainability hinges on future automation proposals. The post Polygon boosts POL staking rate to 8% for two months starting October 1 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/28/2026, 7:34:47 PM
Anthropic enforces strict no-discount policy for enterprise customers
Anthropic's strict pricing model may deter smaller enterprises but aligns revenue with costs, appealing to investors and reflecting industry trends. The post Anthropic enforces strict no-discount policy for enterprise customers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 7:34:18 PM
Claude Sonnet 5.5 nears Opus performance while cutting task costs up to 30%
Anthropic launched Claude Sonnet 5.5 with 30% faster output and up to 30% lower per-task costs while approaching Opus 5.5 performance. The post Claude Sonnet 5.5 nears Opus performance while cutting task costs up to 30% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/28/2026, 7:33:55 PM
Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company pulls plug on SPAC merger, chooses to stay private
BSTR's decision to remain private highlights the volatility and challenges in the crypto market, impacting future public listing strategies. The post Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company pulls plug on SPAC merger, chooses to stay private appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/28/2026, 7:33:24 PM
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to attend White House meeting Tuesday
Huang's White House presence underscores the strategic importance of AI policy in global tech leadership and economic competitiveness. The post Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to attend White House meeting Tuesday appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 7:31:59 PM
Blockchain.com targets $500M raise at $4-6B valuation in IPO
Blockchain.com's IPO could reshape crypto market dynamics, influencing investor confidence and regulatory approaches amid fluctuating valuations. The post Blockchain.com targets $500M raise at $4-6B valuation in IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/28/2026, 7:31:30 PM
SpaceXAI subpoenaed by NYC Council in sweeping AI safety investigation
NYC's AI safety probe highlights growing regulatory scrutiny, potentially reshaping AI governance and accountability frameworks globally. The post SpaceXAI subpoenaed by NYC Council in sweeping AI safety investigation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 7:30:04 PM
Novogratz Sees Bitcoin Hitting $100,000 by Year-End
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz remains bullish on Bitcoin despite the cryptocurrency hovering near a key technical level, saying he still likes the chart and would not be surprised to see BTC reach $100,000 before the end of the year.
By Alex Dovbnya 9/28/2026, 7:27:27 PM
Bitget hacker moves $6.3 million into Bitcoin after THORChain rejects freeze request
A wallet linked to the Bitget hacker has swapped about $6.3 million in ETH for Bitcoin through THORChain after the network rejected the exchange’s request to block addresses tied to its Sep. 24 breach. According to CoinDesk’s review of THORChain…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/28/2026, 7:25:08 PM
Kuaishou Technology’s AI spinoff unveils Kling 4.0 video model ahead of Hong Kong listing
Kling 4.0's launch and potential IPO highlight the growing trend of AI spinoffs in tech, aiming for higher valuations and market independence. The post Kuaishou Technology’s AI spinoff unveils Kling 4.0 video model ahead of Hong Kong listing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 7:23:44 PM
Pennsylvania Police Warn Bank Customers of Scam Pushing Parking Lot Cash Handovers
Springfield Township police say fraudsters are texting TD Bank customers fake security alerts, then steering them to withdraw cash and hand it off in parking lots. The post Pennsylvania Police Warn Bank Customers of Scam Pushing Parking Lot Cash Handovers appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/28/2026, 7:22:24 PM
OpenAI rumored to unveil Aeon AI agent at 2026 DevDay
The introduction of persistent AI agents like Aeon could redefine user interaction, raising accountability and resource allocation challenges. The post OpenAI rumored to unveil Aeon AI agent at 2026 DevDay appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 7:21:12 PM
Telegram’s crypto lineup expands as Wallet rebrands to Walt alongside new Gram wallet
Wallet in Telegram is rebranding as Walt as Telegram launches Gram wallet, separating simple crypto payments from advanced trading and investing. The post Telegram’s crypto lineup expands as Wallet rebrands to Walt alongside new Gram wallet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/28/2026, 7:21:06 PM
Compound DAO reserve conversion faces governance challenge
A Compound delegate challenged the use of DAO reserves to acquire COMP voting power. Independent on-chain research supports the transfer timeline but says the votes did not flip the proposals. The post Compound DAO reserve conversion faces governance challenge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/28/2026, 7:20:44 PM
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son goes all in on AI, raises $11.1B in the largest junk bond sale ever
SoftBank's massive AI investment could redefine tech landscapes but risks financial instability amid high debt and economic uncertainty. The post SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son goes all in on AI, raises $11.1B in the largest junk bond sale ever appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 7:17:19 PM
Spark allocates $210M for institutional loans backed by BTC with Anchorage Digital
Spark's BTC-backed institutional loans via Anchorage Digital bridge DeFi and traditional finance, enhancing compliance and liquidity access. The post Spark allocates $210M for institutional loans backed by BTC with Anchorage Digital appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/28/2026, 7:17:03 PM
Banking Giant Citi Taps Coinbase to Turn Stablecoins Into Cash
Citigroup is teaming up with Coinbase to let corporate clients accept stablecoin payments without having to handle the tokens themselves. Coinbase will provide the blockchain infrastructure, while Citi converts incoming payments into traditional currency and handles settlement, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. The arrangement...
By Jamie Redman 9/28/2026, 7:15:41 PM
NEAR AI Cloud becomes provider on OpenRouter, serving GLM 5.3 Flash with 1M token context
NEAR AI Cloud's integration with OpenRouter enhances secure AI processing, potentially transforming data privacy standards in cloud services. The post NEAR AI Cloud becomes provider on OpenRouter, serving GLM 5.3 Flash with 1M token context appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 7:13:56 PM
Meta unveils palm-sized gadget for Muse AI assistant
Meta's new AI gadget raises privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny, highlighting the challenges of integrating AI into everyday life. The post Meta unveils palm-sized gadget for Muse AI assistant appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 7:13:52 PM
Broccoli Sprout Salmonella Outbreak Reaches 32 Cases Across 6 States, Triggering Recall
A broccoli sprout salmonella outbreak has sickened dozens of people across six states, prompting a recall and a halt to production. As of September 24th of 2026, 32 people have been infected with Salmonella Bovismorbificans linked to sprouts grown by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC of Moyie Springs, Idaho, says the FDA. The cases span Idaho, […] The...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/28/2026, 7:08:36 PM
Cardano Foundation, UCLA partner on blockchain education
The Cardano Foundation has announced a multi-year partnership with the Venture Accelerator at UCLA Anderson School of Management that will bring blockchain coursework, five startup fellowships, and a founder showcase sponsorship to the Los Angeles campus. The Cardano Foundation said…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/28/2026, 7:04:43 PM
Hyperliquid (HYPE) Drops 5% – Could Whales Trigger an Even Bigger Sell-Off?
One popular analyst suggested HYPE could plunge to the mid-70s, yet insists that it remains a "must-have" in any crypto portfolio.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 9/28/2026, 7:04:16 PM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Yohan Yun 9/28/2026, 7:02:45 PM
HBAR Rallies: This 218% Skyward Move Could Be Next
IBM signs a deal for Hedera-based AI agents, while BlackRock’s net assets on HBAR soar beyond $40 billion. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 9/28/2026, 6:58:00 PM
Ohio Woman Loses Over $1,100 to Hidden Recurring Bank Fraud: Report
An unauthorized monthly cell phone charge has drained more than $1,100 from a checking account after going unnoticed for roughly a year and a half. Cincinnati resident Dorothy Bush only spotted the fraud after her balance went negative, reports WCPO 9. She identified a recurring $78 cell phone fee she never authorized and contacted the […] The...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/28/2026, 6:57:26 PM
Bitcoin price tests $83K support as 4-hour Supertrend turns bearish
Bitcoin price traded near $84,000 on Sep. 28 after retreating from a recent high above $87,000, leaving traders focused on whether U.S. spot ETF demand can help the price hold its September breakout. Lacie Zhang, research lead at Bitget Wallet,…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/28/2026, 6:55:05 PM
GQG’s Rajiv Jain reverses AI stance, signaling sector confidence boost
Jain's AI investment shift may drive increased sector interest and capital inflows, impacting market sentiment and company valuations. The post GQG’s Rajiv Jain reverses AI stance, signaling sector confidence boost appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/28/2026, 6:52:16 PM
US SEC follows CFTC in staff guidance for crypto
With the failed cloture vote on the CLARITY Act, the SEC announced updates on how federal securities laws could apply to token issuers, following similar guidance from the CFTC.
By Turner Wright 9/28/2026, 6:39:09 PM
Brazil’s $252 billion crypto market gets $10,000 self-custody reporting rule
Central bank-authorized institutions must notify Coaf when transfers to or from user-controlled wallets meet the threshold. The post Brazil’s $252 billion crypto market gets $10,000 self-custody reporting rule appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/28/2026, 6:30:37 PM
California Bans Officials’ Memecoins After TRUMP Buyers Lost $3.8B
California’s new memecoin law targets conflicts of interest after President Donald Trump’s token generated substantial proceeds for him while many buyers lost money. Governor Gavin Newsom also signed a separate measure addressing crypto fraud and victim recovery. What California’s Memecoin Ban Covers California state and local public officers will...
By Kevin Helms 9/28/2026, 6:30:34 PM
Strategy buys 1,665 Bitcoin amid renewed geopolitical tensions
Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below $84,000 on Monday as Strategy (MSTR) announced a fresh treasury purchase of $143 million last week, boosting its holdings to 847,666 BTC.
By N/A 9/28/2026, 6:10:27 PM
Wallet in Telegram rebrands as Walt as Telegram prepares Gram wallet
Wallet in Telegram has rebranded as Walt, with more than 300 supported assets, as Telegram prepares to extend its separate Gram wallet to its users. In a Sep. 28 announcement shared with crypto.news, Wallet in Telegram said the Walt name…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/28/2026, 6:07:43 PM