Ohio teachers’ pension boosts Strategy stake by 83% to 110,011 shares
Ohio's pension fund's increased stake in a Bitcoin-heavy stock signals growing institutional acceptance of cryptocurrency-linked investments. The post Ohio teachers’ pension boosts Strategy stake by 83% to 110,011 shares appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 11/3/2026, 12:09:18 AM
OpenAI says 250 million people talk to ChatGPT every week
The rise in ChatGPT's voice usage highlights a shift towards more accessible, hands-free AI interactions, impacting user engagement and expectations. The post OpenAI says 250 million people talk to ChatGPT every week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/3/2026, 12:07:21 AM
OpenAI details Pando, a Git-compatible backend for Codex-scale development
OpenAI says Pando is a Git-compatible backend built to support concurrent development and faster repository operations in its monorepo. (Read More)
By N/A 11/3/2026, 12:07:09 AM
Binance Hack Funds Spread Across 12,000 Wallets in Under Four Days
Funds stolen from Binance passed through approximately 12,000 wallets in under four days, Elliptic found. The operation spanned 11 blockchains, while the firm assessed that only a negligible amount had likely been cashed out. Thousands of Wallets Expand the Laundering Trail Crypto assets stolen from Binance moved through approximately 12,000...
By Kevin Helms 11/3/2026, 12:05:30 AM
Near Protocol (NEAR), XRP, Zcash (ZEC) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Analysis for November 3: Is Recovery Still Possible?
Four major altcoins are testing key support levels, and the next daily closes could decide whether a recovery is possible.
By Arman Shirinyan 11/3/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Taurus Adds Stellar Smart-Contract Assets to Institutional Custody and Issuance
Taurus says its Stellar integration now supports smart-contract assets, extending the tasks institutions can perform through existing custody controls.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 11/3/2026, 12:00:00 AM
OpenAI says ChatGPT search volume has reached about one-fifth of Google’s
ChatGPT's rising search volume highlights a shift in user behavior, challenging traditional search engines and impacting web traffic dynamics. The post OpenAI says ChatGPT search volume has reached about one-fifth of Google’s appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 11:59:01 PM
Mercado Bitcoin hack: Chainalysis says nearly $10M was frozen
Chainalysis said it helped freeze nearly $10M in stolen funds after Mercado Bitcoin reported a Nov. 2 security incident. (Read More)
By N/A 11/2/2026, 11:57:42 PM
OpenAI hires former defense secretary Mark Esper to expand military AI efforts
OpenAI's shift towards military AI, marked by Esper's hiring, could significantly impact defense tech dynamics and ethical AI deployment standards. The post OpenAI hires former defense secretary Mark Esper to expand military AI efforts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 11:48:15 PM
North Korea denies involvement in $6.3B Binance hack, calls FBI claims absurd
Kim Yo Jong denies North Korea's role in the $6.3B Binance hack, calling FBI allegations absurd rhetoric as US authorities investigate. The post North Korea denies involvement in $6.3B Binance hack, calls FBI claims absurd appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/2/2026, 11:39:56 PM
NVIDIA says automated recovery can reduce training downtime
NVIDIA described Recovery, part of DSX OS, as an open-source service to detect interruptions and restart distributed training jobs. (Read More)
By N/A 11/2/2026, 11:34:46 PM
Trajectory bets $300 million valuation on AI models that learn on the job
Trajectory's innovation could disrupt AI infrastructure by automating model updates, potentially reducing reliance on costly engineering teams. The post Trajectory bets $300 million valuation on AI models that learn on the job appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 11:17:02 PM
Anthropic reportedly tests Fable 5.5 as OpenAI reportedly eyes GPT-6.2 Astra
The simultaneous development of new AI models by Anthropic and OpenAI could intensify competition, influencing innovation and market dynamics. The post Anthropic reportedly tests Fable 5.5 as OpenAI reportedly eyes GPT-6.2 Astra appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 11:15:30 PM
XRP Ledger adds 7,934 new wallets on November 1, sixth-highest day of 2026
The surge in XRP Ledger wallet activations may indicate growing interest in its ecosystem, potentially signaling a shift from speculative trading. The post XRP Ledger adds 7,934 new wallets on November 1, sixth-highest day of 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/2/2026, 11:14:36 PM
Palantir CFO reports shorter contract durations amid AI adoption
Shorter contracts amid rapid AI adoption may signal a shift towards flexible, scalable solutions, potentially increasing long-term client value. The post Palantir CFO reports shorter contract durations amid AI adoption appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 11:14:36 PM
North Korea denies role in $6.3B Binance hack, points finger at US
Pyongyang has pushed back against the FBI’s attribution of the Binance attack, with Kim Yo Jong calling the US allegations politically motivated.
By Felix Ng 11/2/2026, 11:07:07 PM
Tether freezes $4.5 million as Mercado Bitcoin hacker holds $46 million in crypto
The exchange said restoration work was continuing and released tracking addresses, without giving a reopening timetable or financial amount. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 11/2/2026, 11:00:12 PM
Airtm and BVNK Plan Wallet Payments for Merchants in Emerging Markets
Airtm’s planned BVNK integration connects wallet balances to merchant payments, testing whether digital dollars can move beyond storage and transfers.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 11/2/2026, 11:00:00 PM
Stolen Binance Funds Drive DeFi Protocol Revenue Gains: Investigator
Daily revenue for some of the platforms rose as high as 2,229% as the Binance hacker laundered part of the stolen funds through them.
By Wayne Jones 11/2/2026, 10:50:57 PM
Crypto Bank Custodia Urges Supreme Court to End ‘Tyranny’ of Federal Reserve
Custodia Bank has filed a reply brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a 10th Circuit decision that allowed regional Federal Reserve banks to deny master accounts to eligible institutions. Supreme Court Appeal Crypto-focused Custodia Bank has issued a renewed plea to the U.S. Supreme Court to take up its battle against the Federal […]
By Terence Zimwara 11/2/2026, 10:50:16 PM
Bitwise’s Matt Hougan says median top-20 crypto asset is down 15% this year
The disparity between median and mean returns highlights market volatility, emphasizing the need for careful asset selection and risk assessment. The post Bitwise’s Matt Hougan says median top-20 crypto asset is down 15% this year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 11/2/2026, 10:46:28 PM
Crypto wallet revenues drop 60% in H1 2026, 1kx report finds
The decline in crypto wallet revenues highlights the sector's vulnerability to market fluctuations, urging a reevaluation of revenue models. The post Crypto wallet revenues drop 60% in H1 2026, 1kx report finds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 11/2/2026, 10:45:34 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 11/2/2026, 10:36:09 PM
Ari Redbord calls Binance theft the largest bank robbery in history
The Binance theft underscores the vulnerability of digital assets, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security measures and regulatory oversight. The post Ari Redbord calls Binance theft the largest bank robbery in history appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 11/2/2026, 10:30:22 PM
AMD adds dynamic LoRA switching to Ryzen AI Software 1.9
AMD says Ryzen AI Software 1.9 supports dynamic LoRA switching at inference time for selected models, reducing duplication on the NPU. (Read More)
By N/A 11/2/2026, 10:29:49 PM
Blockstream moves 300 BTC into Liquid, cutting reserve shortfall to 250 BTC
Blockstream's BTC deposit narrows Liquid's reserve gap, highlighting ongoing challenges in restoring full trust and functionality. The post Blockstream moves 300 BTC into Liquid, cutting reserve shortfall to 250 BTC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/2/2026, 10:29:14 PM
AMD set to report Q3 results as AI hopes collide with a chip selloff
AMD's Q3 results will be pivotal in gauging AI-driven growth potential amid sector volatility, influencing broader chip market sentiment. The post AMD set to report Q3 results as AI hopes collide with a chip selloff appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 10:27:55 PM
Strategy’s deployable cash falls 45% as buybacks outpace Bitcoin purchases
Strategy‘s deployable USD Cash fell 45.3% during the week ended Nov. 1, from $242 million to $133 million, as preferred-stock buybacks exceeded its Bitcoin purchases. That balance is available for broader treasury uses. Strategy also held a separate $4.79 billion USD Reserve intended for preferred-stock dividends and debt interest. The company...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 11/2/2026, 10:25:25 PM
New Jersey drops Coinbase staking order ahead of crypto’s midterm test
New Jersey lifted its staking ban and dropped a $5 million penalty, clearing the way for Coinbase to restore staking access for users in the US state.
By Isabelle Castro 11/2/2026, 10:22:30 PM
Strive’s Jeff Walton says Bitcoin-backed credit can absorb volatility
Strive's Bitcoin-backed credit instruments could bridge digital assets with traditional finance, potentially unlocking vast institutional capital. The post Strive’s Jeff Walton says Bitcoin-backed credit can absorb volatility appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 11/2/2026, 10:14:14 PM
VanEck Sees Bitcoin Reaching $500,000 Through Gold, and Explains How
Analysts from investment management company VanEck today issued a bullish outlook for Bitcoin, convinced that the digital asset could reach $500,000 in the near term. An analysis report prepared by Mathew Sigel, a senior researcher at VanEck, and his team today revealed that the cryptocurrency is poised to gain 5x in the medium term, indicating […]
By Erie Maxwell 11/2/2026, 10:12:29 PM
Aehr Test Systems revenue triples to $33M as AI orders pile up
Aehr's revenue surge highlights the growing demand for AI processors, underscoring potential risks of customer concentration and margin sustainability. The post Aehr Test Systems revenue triples to $33M as AI orders pile up appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 10:07:12 PM
Tight-Band Squeeze Puts XRP On Alert for a Violent Break
XRP’s price readies a hard move as Ali Martinez identifies a long-unseen Bollinger Band Squeeze. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 11/2/2026, 10:07:00 PM
Evernorth going live on Nasdaq is a golden opportunity for XRP holders; industry expert explains why
According to the analyst, the move is set to unlock major opportunities for XRP investors and expand capital access to the XRPL ecosystem.
By Erie Maxwell 11/2/2026, 10:03:21 PM
Grok Bot Data Bot expands access to company data science
SpaceXSI says its Data Bot can query warehouses, run analyses and support product, marketing and revenue teams through shared Team Bot skills. (Read More)
By N/A 11/2/2026, 10:03:04 PM
Palantir says a fine-tuned 4B Nvidia model beat bigger AI rivals at lower cost
Smaller, fine-tuned AI models could revolutionize industries by offering cost-effective, task-specific solutions, challenging the bigger-is-better paradigm. The post Palantir says a fine-tuned 4B Nvidia model beat bigger AI rivals at lower cost appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 10:01:17 PM
WalletConnect Adds Stellar Payments as Bermuda Ticketing Rollout Targets 2027
WalletConnect Pay now supports Stellar, while its planned Bermuda ticketing integration is expected in the second quarter of 2027.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 11/2/2026, 10:00:00 PM
AI poses greater threat to Bitcoin than quantum computing, Swan founder says
The Swan Bitcoin founder warned that hackers are using large language models to exploit security flaws with just a few prompts.
By Nate Kostar 11/2/2026, 9:54:41 PM
Kalshi, Polymarket Predictors Favor Democrats to Sweep 2026 Midterms
Both prediction market platforms predict Democrats will retake control of both the House and Senate in the upcoming midterm elections, although their record has been muddled by President Lula’s upset victory in Brazil’s recent runoff election. Polymarket and Kalshi Predict Democrat Sweep in Upcoming Elections Prediction markets, which have proven...
By Sergio Goschenko 11/2/2026, 9:50:14 PM
Cardano’s Japan Footprint Grows With New Mega Partnership to Power Real-World Blockchain Use Cases
ADA is becoming a bigger focus in the Japanese market, as Pacific Meta Inc.’s move to adopt the Cardano blockchain shows today.
By Erie Maxwell 11/2/2026, 9:48:00 PM
Vitalik is making private Ethereum payments without a crypto website
Retaining local code can reduce repeated website delivery while leaving package updates, signatures and submission as separate trust decisions. 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 11/2/2026, 9:40:13 PM
Big crypto wants the one thing it can’t buy: your vote
Our loyalty has been to the technology. This election, the trap is to let the biggest intermediaries claim it for themselves, argues Berkeley Law lecturer Hermine Wong.
By Hermine Wong 11/2/2026, 9:38:53 PM
Information Services Group says AI sales now exceed half of its revenue
ISG's AI revenue dominance highlights a shift in enterprise priorities, offering investors a low-risk entry into the growing AI advisory market. The post Information Services Group says AI sales now exceed half of its revenue appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 9:30:25 PM
Trajectory launches self-serve platform for post-training AI models on production data
Trajectory's platform could revolutionize AI model refinement but raises critical concerns about data privacy, user consent, and quality control. The post Trajectory launches self-serve platform for post-training AI models on production data appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 9:27:11 PM
Citi Raises Bitcoin Target to $113,000, Sees $181,000 Within 12 Months
US Wall Street bank Citi Group made a fresh bold prediction on Bitcoin price, now convinced that the asset is set to reach $113,000 before 2027.
By Erie Maxwell 11/2/2026, 9:22:51 PM
Kamino CEO ties team token incentives to long-term valuation milestones
Aligning team incentives with long-term valuation fosters sustainable growth, ensuring stakeholder interests are unified and transparent. The post Kamino CEO ties team token incentives to long-term valuation milestones appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/2/2026, 9:20:59 PM
Onsemi agrees to acquire Ferric for $600M, raises AI revenue target
Onsemi's potential acquisition of Ferric highlights the strategic importance of advanced power management in scaling AI infrastructure efficiently. The post Onsemi agrees to acquire Ferric for $600M, raises AI revenue target appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 9:18:38 PM
Crypto investigators flag suspected $106M theft, $786K Solana bot drain
A European entity may have lost $106 million from exchange accounts, while a wallet associated with a Solana arbitrage bot may have lost another $786,000.
By Nate Kostar 11/2/2026, 9:16:24 PM
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Buys the Dip, Acquiring $66,000,000 Worth of Bitcoin (BTC) in the Past Week
Bitcoin’s price dipped over the past week, but the BTC treasury firm Strategy (MSTR) still opted to buy $66 million worth of the top crypto asset. Strategy says it accumulated 811 Bitcoin at an average purchase price of $80,846 per BTC, stretching its total holdings to 849,327 BTC. The firm didn’t add or sell any […] The post Michael Saylor’s...
By Conor Devitt 11/2/2026, 9:14:27 PM
XRP’s Security Fix Puts Validator Trust Under Scrutiny
An XRP Ledger security patch released before full code disclosure has sparked debate over vulnerability management and validator influence. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 11/2/2026, 9:07:00 PM