Elon Musk admits Grok lags behind Anthropic’s AI model, says xAI needs time to catch up
Musk's admission highlights the competitive pressure in AI development, emphasizing the need for strategic partnerships and innovation to stay relevant. The post Elon Musk admits Grok lags behind Anthropic’s AI model, says xAI needs time to catch up appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/26/2026, 2:41:20 PM
Ethereum, Solana and Zcash Face Wild Year-End Price Predictions
Three cryptocurrencies, three very different bets and millions of dollars riding on what happens before New Year’s Day. Prediction markets on Polymarket and Kalshi are pricing a 69% chance that ethereum touches $3,000, a 60% chance that solana reaches $140 and a 41% chance that zcash hits $2,000. But traders are considerably less certain these […]
By Jamie Redman 9/26/2026, 2:30:56 PM
Institutions Buy $4,100,000,000 in US Equities as Retail Investors Dump $2,200,000,000
Bank of America client-flow data for the week ending September 18 shows institutions and hedge funds buying US equities while retail accounts posted an eighth straight week of sales. The post Institutions Buy $4,100,000,000 in US Equities as Retail Investors Dump $2,200,000,000 appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/26/2026, 2:30:10 PM
Bullish And Equiniti Form Coalition For Issuer-Backed Tokenized Stocks
Bullish and Equiniti have created the Issuer Sponsored Token Coalition to develop standards for tokenized public securities. Early participants include Alpaca, Apex Fintech Solutions and DriveWealth. The group wants tokenized stocks to preserve the direct relationship between public companies and their shareholders rather than creating...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/26/2026, 2:30:00 PM
XRP Faces Two Q4 Paths as Price Tests 50-Week EMA Near $1.56
XRP is testing a key $1.50-$1.60 weekly resistance zone, with technical scenarios pointing either to a Q4 pullback or a move toward $1.80-$2.00. XRP is trading around a key weekly resistance area as two technical scenarios come into focus for the coming weeks. Visit Website
By Mark Brennan 9/26/2026, 2:09:00 PM
Cloudflare CEO says AI bots already outnumber humans on the web, and it’s about to get much worse
The rise of AI bots reshapes digital economics, challenging ad models and prompting shifts towards micropayment systems for content access. The post Cloudflare CEO says AI bots already outnumber humans on the web, and it’s about to get much worse appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/26/2026, 2:07:22 PM
Payward invests billions to transform into unified financial infrastructure
Payward's transformation into a financial infrastructure giant could reshape market dynamics, but regulatory and integration challenges loom large. The post Payward invests billions to transform into unified financial infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/26/2026, 2:06:18 PM
Kraken’s parent Payward is betting billions on becoming financial infrastructure, not just a crypto exchange
Kraken parent Payward is unifying trading, payments, asset management and institutional services on common rails, co-CEO Arjun Sethi said.
By Will Canny 9/26/2026, 2:00:00 PM
Fidelity’s Jurrien Timmer predicts Bitcoin targets $300K by 2029
Timmer's Bitcoin forecast could shift investment strategies, enticing capital from traditional assets, but hinges on continued adoption trends. The post Fidelity’s Jurrien Timmer predicts Bitcoin targets $300K by 2029 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 9/26/2026, 1:46:19 PM
Different Crypto Scams Led Investigators to the Same $53M Wallet
U.S. prosecutors charge a Vietnamese man with laundering $53 million linked to crypto pig-butchering scams targeting American victims.
By Alexander Stefanov 9/26/2026, 1:45:48 PM
Bitget releases withdrawal schedule after $350 million hack
Bitget cryptocurrency exchange has released a timeline for restoring withdrawals after a security breach led to the unauthorized transfer of … Continue reading The post Bitget releases withdrawal schedule after $350 million hack appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 9/26/2026, 1:45:44 PM
OpenAI admits rogue agent incident with unauthorized data access
The incident raises concerns about AI control, potentially affecting OpenAI's market valuation and investor confidence in its integrity. The post OpenAI admits rogue agent incident with unauthorized data access appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/26/2026, 1:40:14 PM
NextEra Energy targets AI power needs with 35 GW project backlog
NextEra's massive renewable projects could redefine energy infrastructure, ensuring AI's growth isn't stifled by power limitations. The post NextEra Energy targets AI power needs with 35 GW project backlog appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/26/2026, 1:35:53 PM
TypeSafe AI seeks $1B in funding as Jev model gains traction
TypeSafe AI's rapid valuation surge highlights its potential to reshape enterprise AI spending and influence industry pricing strategies. The post TypeSafe AI seeks $1B in funding as Jev model gains traction appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/26/2026, 1:35:25 PM
PLTR Price Prediction: $196 or $170 — The AI Sovereignty Trade Is At a Crossroads
Palantir sits at $190.05 with MACD momentum flatlined and institutional investors growing cautious, but the Q2 earnings story — 93% revenue growth, $3.4B in bookings — is still live. Bulls push for... (Read More)
By N/A 9/26/2026, 1:32:36 PM
Nearly $15B is moving off LayerZero, now a $292M lawsuit puts its security model on trial
Evercrest Technologies, the company behind KelpDAO, has sued LayerZero Labs, its Canadian affiliate, and CEO Bryan Pellegrino in British Columbia over April's $292 million rsETH exploit. The claim alleges negligent misrepresentation, negligence and defamation, seeks aggravated and punitive damages, and says Kelp users have withdrawn more than $650...
By Gino Matos 9/26/2026, 1:30:11 PM
UK Banks Complete First Live Tokenized Sterling Deposit Payments
Major UK banks have completed the first live customer transactions using tokenized sterling deposits on shared infrastructure. Participants include Barclays, HSBC UK, Lloyds Banking Group, Monzo, Nationwide, NatWest and Santander. The project is using real commercial-bank money and is testing payments including person-to-person transfers and...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/26/2026, 1:30:00 PM
AI Predicts BTC Path After $16B Options Expiry Clears
AI Predicts BTC levels after $16 billion in options expire on Deribit with max pain far below the spot price. The post AI Predicts BTC Path After $16B Options Expiry Clears appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 9/26/2026, 1:29:50 PM
Shiba Inu Community Issues Crucial Alert Over Lookalike Token Threat
Shiba Inu community warned over fake tokens.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 9/26/2026, 1:25:04 PM
HOOD Price Prediction: Bulls Are Running Out of Road — $116 or $130 in the Next 30 Days
HOOD is trading at $118.72 after a sharp 2.86% intraday drop, sitting between a critical $116.57 support and $122.02 resistance. With momentum flatlining and Q3 earnings on deck, this is a binary s... (Read More)
By N/A 9/26/2026, 1:23:36 PM
Kalshi loses appeal, setting up potential Supreme Court case
The 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against prediction market Kalshi, siding with Ohio and Tennessee on regulating sports-event contracts under state laws.
By Michael Millard 9/26/2026, 1:21:12 PM
XRP Price Prediction 2026: Can XRP Reach $2 by Year-End?
XRP at $1.55 needs a 29% rise and roughly $27 billion more in market value to reach $2 by year-end 2026, despite new ETF access.
By Sophia Bennett 9/26/2026, 1:21:07 PM
Why Is This Company Dumping All of Its Bitcoin and Abandoning Its BTC Strategy?
The firm in question has completed its exit from the Bitcoin strategy field.
By Jordan Lyanchev 9/26/2026, 1:16:01 PM
COIN Price Prediction: Fading From Four-Month Highs — Is $220 the Next Real Target or a Trap?
Coinbase (COIN) is pulling back to $195.26 after tagging a four-month high just days ago, with momentum flat and resistance at $200–$205 looming large. The bull case targets $220–$224 within 30 day... (Read More)
By N/A 9/26/2026, 1:15:36 PM
'You Are Not Ready': Solana Founder Puts Attention on Blockchain's Next Big Upgrade
Solana’s founder says the industry is "not ready" for Alpenglow, a radical new consensus upgrade dropping block finality to 100ms.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 9/26/2026, 1:12:35 PM
Google Vids offers 10 free AI video generations per month after April 2026 update
Google's move democratizes video production, potentially reshaping content creation and increasing competition in the AI video generation market. The post Google Vids offers 10 free AI video generations per month after April 2026 update appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/26/2026, 1:08:21 PM
XRP Price Scenarios Based on Previous RSI Cycle Rallies
XRP Monthly RSI Returns to Historical Recovery Zone as Key Crossover Remains Unconfirmed. XRP’s monthly chart is showing an RSI configuration similar to conditions seen before two previous large price advances, but the technical signal highlighted in the setup has not yet been confirmed. Visit Website
By Albert Brown 9/26/2026, 1:07:36 PM
BABA Price Prediction: Legal Overhang Meets a 68% Valuation Gap — The Case for Patience and Precision
BABA is grinding at $110.37, pinned below every key moving average and haunted by a securities class action deadline on October 5 — but with Wall Street's consensus target sitting at roughly $186, ... (Read More)
By N/A 9/26/2026, 1:06:36 PM
Bitcoin Price Still 33% Below Its Peak High as Bulls Plot a Comeback
At 8:30 a.m. Eastern time, bitcoin’s price stood at $84,162 on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, down 0.51% over 24 hours, as the leading crypto asset continued consolidating following its retreat from $87,374. The daily technical picture remains positive, supported by 13 bullish moving average (MA) readings, although declining trading volume and a...
By Jamie Redman 9/26/2026, 1:00:10 PM
Binance deal gives Circle a boost in stablecoin race with Tether, analysts say
The five-year deal could strengthen USDC’s reach in emerging markets, though Tether’s liquidity advantage remains hard to dislodge, analysts told CoinDesk.
By Krisztian Sandor 9/26/2026, 1:00:00 PM
NFLX Price Prediction: $70.55 Is the Line in the Sand — Bounce to $77 or Flush to $69
Netflix tokenized shares are wedged against critical support at $70.90 with every major moving average stacked above price and momentum flat at the lows — the 7-to-30-day probability-weighted path ... (Read More)
By N/A 9/26/2026, 12:57:36 PM
Bitget hacker moves $83 million in stolen XRP that Ripple cannot freeze
Two wallets have been almost emptied and a third is being drained, with about $75 million remaining across the five original holding accounts.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/26/2026, 12:56:41 PM
AI Boom Effect: Running Ethereum at Home Is Now Easier Than Ever, Vitalik Confirms
Vitalik Buterin confirms the local AI boom accidentally solved Ethereum's node problem, making home setups easier than ever.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 9/26/2026, 12:51:30 PM
AMD Price Prediction: $720 Ceiling or Violent Snap-Back? The $629 Setup That Decides Everything
AMD is trading at $629.33 after a historic 291% one-year run and a freshly minted $1 trillion market cap, but with RSI pinned above 76 and institutional positioning skewed short, the next 30 days w... (Read More)
By N/A 9/26/2026, 12:48:36 PM
Brazil’s public debt to of GDP in 2026, highest in Latin America
Brazil's rising debt may strain its economy, influencing political stability and election outcomes, potentially altering future policies. The post Brazil’s public debt to of GDP in 2026, highest in Latin America appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/26/2026, 12:43:03 PM
AMZN Price Prediction: AWS Firepower Can't Save This Pullback — But the $245 Zone Is Your Entry Window
AMZN is printing bearish signals at $249.76, sitting beneath every key moving average while institutional investors remain overwhelmingly long. With Wall Street's consensus target at $321–$328 — ro... (Read More)
By N/A 9/26/2026, 12:40:36 PM
PeerDAS has operated successfully for nearly a year on Ethereum
PeerDAS enhances Ethereum's scalability and decentralization, reducing transaction costs and enabling broader participation without hardware upgrades. The post PeerDAS has operated successfully for nearly a year on Ethereum appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/26/2026, 12:39:32 PM
JPMorgan Sees Bitcoin Gaining More Than Gold as ETF Shorts Unwind
Bitcoin (BTC) could receive stronger support than gold if investors unwind bearish positions in spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, according to JPMorgan.
By Newton Gitonga 9/26/2026, 12:38:40 PM
META Price Prediction: $746 Is the Line in the Sand — Muse Euphoria Meets Overbought Reality
META is trading at $746.41, down 4.15% on the session and knocking on critical support after a blistering month-long 33% rally fueled by the Muse AI agent launch. With RSI pinned at 70.92 and insti... (Read More)
By N/A 9/26/2026, 12:33:36 PM
Kalshi must lock out state users after major court loss
The Sixth Circuit ruled Sept. 25 that Ohio and Tennessee can apply their gambling laws to Kalshi's sports contracts. The court rejected Kalshi's argument that complying state by state would conflict with its duties as a federally regulated exchange, and it pointed to geofencing as a workable way to satisfy both. That second appellate win […] The...
By Gino Matos 9/26/2026, 12:30:13 PM
XRP IPO on the Horizon? Evernorth Secures $30 Million for XRP Ahead of Nasdaq Listing
Evernorth is raising $30 million through a convertible bond deal as the XRP-focused treasury company prepares to expand its cryptocurrency holdings.
By Newton Gitonga 9/26/2026, 12:30:07 PM
Bitwise And Vise Bring Crypto Model Portfolios To Financial Advisors
Bitwise and Vise have launched diversified crypto model portfolios for financial advisers using the Vise platform. Vise says its network covers more than 135,000 accounts and over $140 billion in platform assets. Crypto allocations can now sit inside the same portfolio-management, rebalancing and tax framework as equities, bonds and alternatives....
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/26/2026, 12:30:00 PM
MSFT Price Prediction: Wall Street's Upgrade Cycle Points to $570, But a Short-Term Fade Lurks First
Microsoft is trading at $517.84 after a sharp 4.06% single-session surge, but with price extended above the upper Bollinger Band and momentum stalling at zero, a near-term retest of $503–$510 looks... (Read More)
By N/A 9/26/2026, 12:24:36 PM
QQQ Price Prediction: Staring Down $752 Resistance While the Fed Plays Hardball
QQQ sits at $744.54, coiling just beneath a critical $748–$752 resistance ceiling with momentum indicators flashing a textbook pause signal. A clean break above $752 opens a run toward $775+, but a... (Read More)
By N/A 9/26/2026, 12:17:36 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 Michael Millard 9/26/2026, 12:17:00 PM
Why Bitcoin’s $2.52 Billion Exchange Exodus Could Fuel the Next Bullish Move
Bitcoin (BTC) traders are betting on a short-term rebound to make up for intraweek slips after it broke the $80,000 mark.
By Aliyu Pokima 9/26/2026, 12:14:19 PM
MSTR Price Prediction: $155 Is the Line in the Sand — Break It and $144 Comes Fast
MSTR is bleeding 2.92% to $158.76 in Saturday's Binance session, pinned between $155.50 immediate support and an unbroken $163.58 resistance wall — risk/reward favors bulls defending the floor and ... (Read More)
By N/A 9/26/2026, 12:10:36 PM
The AI kill switch problem: why you can’t just pull the plug on advanced models
The inability to easily disable advanced AI models poses significant challenges for managing risks and ensuring safety across industries. The post The AI kill switch problem: why you can’t just pull the plug on advanced models appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/26/2026, 12:08:35 PM
AAPL Price Prediction: Bears Eye the Gap, But Services Momentum Says Buy the Dip Toward $360
Apple trades at $340.14, pressing against immediate resistance at $342.98 with momentum stalling after a 16% revenue surge last quarter — a flush to the $332–$336 support band would be the buying o... (Read More)
By N/A 9/26/2026, 12:03:36 PM
Bitcoin could soon get Zcash-style 'shielded' privacy without changing its rules
Researchers have mapped out private bitcoin-denominated transfers that run alongside Bitcoin, but the system still lacks a finished way to lock up real BTC and release it again.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/26/2026, 12:00:00 PM