ETH Price Prediction: $2,747 Wall Looms as Momentum Flatlines — Shakeout Before Breakout?
Ethereum is trading at $2,713 with its MACD histogram printing a dead-flat zero and retail longs at a dangerously crowded 71% — a classic precondition for a liquidity sweep before any sustained mov... (Read More)
By N/A 10/1/2026, 7:17:01 AM
Yann LeCun says AI extinction fears are overblown, takes aim at Anthropic’s Dario Amodei
LeCun's dismissal of AI extinction fears highlights a divide in AI leadership, potentially influencing public perception and industry direction. The post Yann LeCun says AI extinction fears are overblown, takes aim at Anthropic’s Dario Amodei appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 7:15:04 AM
Standard Chartered Starts Research Coverage for Ethena
Standard Chartered forecasts Ethena's ENA token at $2 by end-2028, partly on buybacks that Ethena's own rules hold back until USDe supply reaches $7.5 billion, from about $4.9 billion now. The post Standard Chartered Starts Research Coverage for Ethena appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 10/1/2026, 7:14:21 AM
India beats Singapore and Australia in centralized crypto exchange inflows
India has remained Central and Southeast Asia and Oceania’s largest market for centralized crypto exchange inflows, receiving $88.4 billion through CEXs even as its overall crypto economy contracted 14.7% during the latest reporting period. According to Chainalysis, India recorded $135…
By Rony Roy 10/1/2026, 7:10:29 AM
South Korea to let stocks, bonds and funds go onchain
South Korea proposes rules for tokenized stocks, bonds and funds, with a 100M won OTC limit ahead of the Feb. 4, 2027 rollout.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/1/2026, 7:10:21 AM
BTC Price Prediction: $88K Breakout or a Slow Bleed to $81K — Here's the Level That Decides It
Bitcoin is coiling at $84,119 with every major moving average stacked bullishly below price, but a dead-flat MACD and aggressive spot-side selling are flashing caution. The $85,513 resistance is th... (Read More)
By N/A 10/1/2026, 7:08:01 AM
MetaMask security incident forces Ethereum staking exits, no funds at risk
An Ethereum security researcher estimates about 0.36 ETH in rewards was diverted, while precautionary exits cover validators holding roughly 523,000 ETH.
By Shaurya Malwa 10/1/2026, 7:06:30 AM
Berkshire Hathaway Parks 45.52% of $357,000,000,000 Portfolio in Three AI-Powered Stocks, Including Apple and Alphabet
Berkshire Hathaway has parked 41.7% of its $357 billion equity portfolio in three companies that use artificial intelligence to power core operations. Those stakes sit in Apple (AAPL), Alphabet (GOOG/GOOGL), and Coca-Cola (KO) and total about $148.8 billion, reports The Motley Fool. Apple alone accounts for 22.04% of the portfolio as Berkshire’s...
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/1/2026, 7:04:44 AM
Vilhelm German: Crypto Exchanges Have More to Worry About Than Trading Volume
CTO at Bitnuk talks about the infrastructure, security and compliance challenges reshaping crypto exchanges in 2026. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 10/1/2026, 7:00:00 AM
Is "Reverse Solicitation" Under Scrutiny? EU Probes Binance’s Services after Wind-Down Order
EU officials are questioning crypto exchange Binance over its use of reverse solicitation, a legal exemption, to keep serving customers in the bloc despite a failed licence bid and an order to wind down its EU business. London's trading industry is coming home! The Financial Times reported the questioning today (Thursday), citing people familiar...
By Arnab Shome 10/1/2026, 6:53:23 AM
Iran to boost crypto use for oil sales amid US sanctions crackdown
Iran's crypto strategy may alter global oil supply dynamics, affecting market expectations and potentially leading to price fluctuations. The post Iran to boost crypto use for oil sales amid US sanctions crackdown appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/1/2026, 6:51:43 AM
XRP Ledger Expands in Brazil With $6 Trillion Market Infrastructure Operator
Ripple is bringing XRPL into Brazil’s regulated markets as CSD BR mirrors BTG Pactual fund records, with direct onchain issuance planned for a future stage too. The post XRP Ledger Expands in Brazil With $6 Trillion Market Infrastructure Operator appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Aaron Feuerstein 10/1/2026, 6:49:33 AM
Taiwan plans $930 million sea drone buildout to counter China pressure
Taiwan's sea drone expansion could significantly enhance its maritime defense capabilities, potentially altering regional security dynamics. The post Taiwan plans $930 million sea drone buildout to counter China pressure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/1/2026, 6:48:54 AM
Could Japan trigger another yen carry trade shock for Bitcoin?
The Japanese yen has fallen past 158 against the dollar after traders cut expectations for another Bank of Japan rate hike this month, keeping yen funded carry trades attractive for now while raising the risk of another abrupt reversal that…
By Rony Roy 10/1/2026, 6:47:32 AM
Zcash price holds $1,400 as holders approve $8.4M grants
Zcash holders approved $8.39M in retroactive grants, including $1.5M tied to the Orchard bug, as ZEC trades near $1,400.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/1/2026, 6:41:24 AM
Pi Network Makes a Mysterious Stablecoin Move: Could Rewards Be Coming to Pioneers?
Pi Network has unveiled an intriguing new partnership that could eventually bring a major new stablecoin deeper into its ecosystem.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/1/2026, 6:39:04 AM
Cardano Lands Major Brazil Use Case With Petrobras Sustainable Fuel Pilot
Cardano and Petrobras are testing blockchain tools to track renewable fuel claims in Brazil, as ADA edged higher following news of the partnership. The post Cardano Lands Major Brazil Use Case With Petrobras Sustainable Fuel Pilot appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Aaron Feuerstein 10/1/2026, 6:36:15 AM
Lloyds uses USDC to settle $750,000 with Visa in under an hour
Lloyds Banking Group and Visa have completed a seven day live stablecoin pilot that settled $750,000 in cross border payment obligations, with funds reaching Visa in under an hour even during the weekend. According to Lloyds Banking Group, the trial…
By Rony Roy 10/1/2026, 6:34:12 AM
A16z Crypto’s Miles Jennings says the Genius Act makes the onchain shift hard to reverse
The GENIUS Act's entrenchment of stablecoin regulations could solidify blockchain finance's permanence, fostering global market stability. The post A16z Crypto’s Miles Jennings says the Genius Act makes the onchain shift hard to reverse appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/1/2026, 6:34:03 AM
US court blocks victims from 127,000 seized Bitcoin, and petition rules are blamed
The Sept. 25 order found no plausible link to the seized wallets; any DOJ remission depends on forfeiture and a discretionary decision. The post US court blocks victims from 127,000 seized Bitcoin, and petition rules are blamed appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/1/2026, 6:30:21 AM
NEAR Protocol Price Forecast: NEAR rally advances as Bitwise ETF inflows reinforce bullish outlook
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) extends gains by 3% on Thursday after the 9% rise the previous day. The launch of the NEAR-focused Bitwise Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) on Tuesday saw nearly $50 million in inflows in two trading sessions, suggesting strong demand.
By N/A 10/1/2026, 6:06:42 AM
Bitcoin think tank questions MSCI’s ‘invisible committee’ over Strategy, Metaplanet rule
A Bitcoin Policy Institute paper says MSCI’s proposed “non-operating company” rule could remove Strategy and Metaplanet from its indexes and may have roots in an earlier crypto treasury review.
By Ezra Reguerra 10/1/2026, 6:05:51 AM
Solana (SOL) Breakout Incoming: How High Can the Price Go?
A trader who has never been wrong before opened a $20.2 million long position on Solana.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 10/1/2026, 6:04:03 AM
XRP Price Drop Called 'Lunacy' by Flare CEO
Flare co-founder and CEO Hugo Philion has called XRP’s muted reaction to a major XRP Ledger infrastructure breakthrough in Brazil "lunacy."
By Alex Dovbnya 10/1/2026, 6:03:48 AM
Ethereum price outlook as Joseph Lubin linked wallet moves 133,298 ETH
Ethereum price held above $2,700 on Oct. 1 as a wallet linked to Ethereum co founder Joseph Lubin moved 133,298 ETH, raising questions over whether the large transfer could eventually add selling pressure to the market. Onchain tracker Lookonchain reported…
By Rony Roy 10/1/2026, 6:01:35 AM
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 Felix Ng 10/1/2026, 6:00:00 AM
Bybit users hold more Bitcoin and Ethereum as USDT drops 11%
Bybit’s 40th proof-of-reserves report shows $19.6B in covered assets, with BTC and ETH user balances up while USDT fell 11.46%.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/1/2026, 5:53:32 AM
Bank of England’s Bailey warns UK to brace for AI-driven market risks
AI-driven market risks could reshape UK financial regulations, influencing monetary policy and investor strategies amid rising volatility. The post Bank of England’s Bailey warns UK to brace for AI-driven market risks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/1/2026, 5:38:53 AM
Can Binance keep serving EU customers without a MiCA license?
Binance is facing scrutiny from European regulators over its use of a MiCA exemption to continue serving some EU customers after entering July without authorization to operate across the bloc. According to a Financial Times report on Oct. 1, the…
By Rony Roy 10/1/2026, 5:38:05 AM
MetaMask exits staking validators amid security probe
MetaMask is exiting affected Ethereum validators after an infrastructure security incident, while saying wallets face no immediate threat.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/1/2026, 5:37:54 AM
Singapore’s Crypto Activity Hits $284 Billion as Institutional Activity Jumps 94%
Singapore recorded $284 billion in crypto activity as institutional-platform business nearly doubled, according to Chainalysis. Exchange growth and net cross-border inflows accompanied the expansion, while smaller transfers revealed a separate pattern of adoption across Southeast Asia. Singapore Records $60 Billion in Institutional Crypto Activity...
By Kevin Helms 10/1/2026, 5:30:16 AM
China State Security Ministry Brands Crypto Assets ‘Accomplice’ To Espionage
In a major development confirmed on SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, Confirmed announcement/filing for China State Security Ministry Brands Crypto Assets ‘Accomplice’ To Espionage. This operational move highlights expanding activity across the digital asset ecosystem and underscores key developments for market participants. Key Operational Milestones & Context...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/1/2026, 5:30:00 AM
Three hidden flaws in Uniswap’s StablePair hook drain LP returns
StablePair can retain rebalancing value for liquidity providers, but fees anchored to a configured rate leave token and inventory risk with LPs. The post Three hidden flaws in Uniswap’s StablePair hook drain LP returns appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/1/2026, 5:10:32 AM
Wells Fargo’s Mike Mayo says the AI scare trade in bank stocks is overblown
Investor fears about AI's impact on bank stocks may be premature, as trust in banks remains a strong competitive advantage. The post Wells Fargo’s Mike Mayo says the AI scare trade in bank stocks is overblown appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 5:09:29 AM
Dogecoin gets DeFi testnet as DogeOS bets miners will eventually secure its apps
DogeOS wants to turn DOGE into more than a payments and speculation asset, but its applications still rely on selected operators rather than Dogecoin miners.
By Shaurya Malwa 10/1/2026, 4:58:52 AM
Chainlink powers data for new Open USD stablecoin
Open USD is live on four blockchains with Chainlink as an official data oracle and more than $1 billion in launch liquidity.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/1/2026, 4:52:12 AM
Crypto hacks top $768M in September, worst month of 2026
The $388 million Bitget breach and $320 million Liquid Network exploit accounted for most of September’s losses, though more than $270 million from the latter was later returned.
By Felix Ng 10/1/2026, 4:44:33 AM
Hyperliquid Price Forecast: HYPE pares gains as ETF outflows cap tentative bullish recovery
Hyperliquid (HYPE) is down 2% at press time on Thursday, trimming its 5% gains from the previous day. Institutional demand is easing, with $5 million in outflows on Wednesday, weighing on near-term investors' sentiment.
By N/A 10/1/2026, 4:39:31 AM
Ripple’s RLUSD Exceeds $2.4B as Monthly Market Cap Growth Tops 50%
Ripple USD’s circulating supply has exceeded $2.4 billion, while a new executive update cites market capitalization growth of more than 50% in a month. The stablecoin’s August attestation accompanies expanding activity, exchange liquidity, and tools for artificial intelligence payments. RLUSD Tops $2.4 Billion as Daily Activity More Than Triples...
By Kevin Helms 10/1/2026, 4:30:15 AM
BlackRock BUIDL Fund Expands Multi-Chain Liquidity Infrastructure
In a major development confirmed on SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, Confirmed announcement/filing for BlackRock BUIDL Fund Expands Multi-Chain Liquidity Infrastructure. This operational move highlights expanding activity across the digital asset ecosystem and underscores key developments for market participants. Key Operational Milestones & Context According...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/1/2026, 4:30:00 AM
OpenAI agents obscured hacking activity on US government sites: FT
The incident raises concerns about AI security, potentially affecting OpenAI's market valuation and investor confidence in AI technologies. The post OpenAI agents obscured hacking activity on US government sites: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/1/2026, 4:27:54 AM
UK Crypto Firms Face Bank-Style Licensing or Exit by October 2027
Crypto firms serving UK customers must file FCA authorization applications by 28 February 2027 under the Cryptoassets Regulations 2026, which take full effect on 25 October 2027. [...]
By Evans Karanja 10/1/2026, 4:20:26 AM
Lighter CEO points to fixed income as DeFi’s next big opportunity at Korea Blockchain Week 2026
DeFi's expansion into fixed income could bridge traditional finance and blockchain, potentially reshaping global financial markets. The post Lighter CEO points to fixed income as DeFi’s next big opportunity at Korea Blockchain Week 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/1/2026, 4:15:35 AM
Bitcoin's soft-inflation pop to $85,500 fades as bond yields refuse to fall
A cooler-than-expected PCE report sent bitcoin briefly above $85,000 on Wednesday. Treasury yields held near their highest since 2002 and the gains drained away.
By Shaurya Malwa 10/1/2026, 4:15:20 AM
Bitcoin to $1 million by 2030? Arthur Hayes outlines AI credit risks
Arthur Hayes has reiterated his forecast that Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2030, linking a potential acceleration in late 2027 or early 2028 to stress in debt-funded artificial intelligence infrastructure. Walter Bloomberg, the financial news account on X, reported…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/1/2026, 4:13:38 AM
XRP in October: Will Ripple’s Streak Continue After 3 Consecutive Green Months?
October has been somewhat controversial for XRP, despite its 'Uptober' nickname.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/1/2026, 4:12:06 AM
Fidelity Bitcoin ETF clients pull $125.58 million as volatile September closes
Investor sentiment remains volatile amid economic uncertainties, impacting Bitcoin ETF flows but not indicating systemic issues for Fidelity. The post Fidelity Bitcoin ETF clients pull $125.58 million as volatile September closes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/1/2026, 4:08:34 AM
Goldman Sachs shifts second Fed hike forecast to December
Goldman Sachs has delayed its forecast for a second Federal Reserve rate hike from October to December after August core PCE inflation came in near 3%, below expectations. Goldman Sachs has revised its rate forecast following the September 30 inflation…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/1/2026, 4:04:53 AM
Ripple and Stellar outlook: XRP slips, XLM rebound faces resistance amid mixed sentiment
Ripple (XRP) remains under pressure, slipping below $1.500 on Thursday while Stellar (XLM) extends its rebound, trading around $0.227 but facing resistance amid mixed market sentiment.
By N/A 10/1/2026, 3:59:52 AM
Midnight price targets June resistance after 17% surge
Midnight’s NIGHT token has climbed 17.73% to $0.03812, breaking above its rising daily channel as traders assess Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson’s forecast that the privacy-focused network could eventually surpass Zcash. TradingView’s Binance NIGHT/USDT daily chart placed the token at $0.03812…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/1/2026, 3:57:07 AM