Evan Luthra details Oxford kidnapping, losing over $2M in crypto
The incident highlights the vulnerability of crypto investors to physical threats and underscores the need for enhanced security measures and legal frameworks. The post Evan Luthra details Oxford kidnapping, losing over $2M in crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 11/9/2026, 3:39:39 AM
BlackRock Bitcoin Holdings Hit 801,033 BTC, Its Biggest Quarter-End Stash Yet
IBIT's new 10-Q shows the fund held 801,033 BTC on September 30, its highest quarter-end total, after adding 66,772 BTC in Q3.
By Andrew 11/9/2026, 3:26:21 AM
Bitcoin drops, then pops as Nvidia cheating scandal and failed Iran talks trigger volatility
Volatile price action has once again liquidated leveraged bullish plays worth millions.
By Omkar Godbole 11/9/2026, 3:21:49 AM
King Yuan Electronics keeps its Texas AI chip testing plant on schedule
KYEC's Texas plant underscores a strategic shift in AI chip supply chains, enhancing US capacity and reducing reliance on Asian testing hubs. The post King Yuan Electronics keeps its Texas AI chip testing plant on schedule appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/9/2026, 3:07:50 AM
Trump defends family’s crypto business in 60 Minutes interview
Trump's defense of his family's crypto ventures highlights ongoing concerns about potential conflicts of interest and regulatory scrutiny. The post Trump defends family’s crypto business in 60 Minutes interview appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 11/9/2026, 3:05:30 AM
Nvidia perpetual futures slide about 3% on Hyperliquid
The 3% drop in Nvidia futures highlights the volatility and risk in leveraged crypto markets, impacting trader strategies and market dynamics. The post Nvidia perpetual futures slide about 3% on Hyperliquid appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 11/9/2026, 3:01:34 AM
Cipher Digital Starts Booking HPC Lease Revenue as $9.1B Contract Takes Shape
Cipher Digital says it recognised its first high-performance-computing lease revenue in the third quarter of 2026 and extended its Barber Lake lease to 20…
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 11/9/2026, 3:00:00 AM
Treasury Hits 45 More Prince Group Targets as 127,271 Seized Bitcoin Await a Final Ruling
Treasury sanctioned four people and 41 companies tied to the Prince Group on Nov 5, bringing OFAC's total to 226, while 127,271 seized BTC await a court decision.
By Andrew 11/9/2026, 2:48:19 AM
China’s LNG import drop may shift global energy market dynamics
China's reduced LNG imports may signal a broader global energy demand decline, potentially lowering crude oil prices and altering market dynamics. The post China’s LNG import drop may shift global energy market dynamics appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/9/2026, 2:37:32 AM
Google DeepMind’s Alex Imas says AI agents may yield only 4% to 5% GDP growth
AI's impact on GDP may be modest, but its potential to enhance overall welfare and reshape economic structures is significant. The post Google DeepMind’s Alex Imas says AI agents may yield only 4% to 5% GDP growth appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/9/2026, 2:34:21 AM
Binance CFO Exits After 5 Years to Pursue AI and Crypto Tokenization
Binance Chief Financial Officer Kaiser Ng said he was leaving after five years to build ventures spanning AI, Web3, and tokenized assets. His plans covered several projects involving sports, entertainment, computing, and physical assets. Kaiser Ng Hands Over Binance’s Finance Leadership Binance Chief Financial Officer Kaiser Ng outlined his...
By Kevin Helms 11/9/2026, 2:30:51 AM
Bitcoin Volatility Has Nearly Halved Since 2021. Is BTC Finally Growing Up?
Bitcoin's annualised realised volatility is about 45% in 2026, down from 81% in 2021 and 93% in 2017, and BTC is steadier than Ether and Solana.
By Andrew 11/9/2026, 2:09:37 AM
Bill Ackman defends Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as board probe unfolds
The unfolding investigation could impact Nvidia's market stability and investor confidence, highlighting the intersection of corporate ethics and national security. The post Bill Ackman defends Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as board probe unfolds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/9/2026, 2:08:09 AM
Core Scientific’s AI Colocation Revenue Jumps to $215M as Mining Role Shrinks
Core Scientific reported $215.4 million in third-quarter colocation revenue, nearly 60% above the prior quarter, while billing 485 MW of capacity. Its…
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 11/9/2026, 2:00:00 AM
Ex-FBI Agent Admits Taking $2.47M in Crypto From 35 Bureau Investigations
A former FBI agent pleaded guilty to taking about $2.47 million in crypto using wallet credentials from 35 FBI investigations, prosecutors said.
By Andrew 11/9/2026, 1:21:47 AM
Upbit weekly volume falls 20.8% to 6.7 trillion won as XRP leads trading
The decline in Upbit's volume suggests a broader market slowdown and increased caution among traders, despite XRP's continued popularity. The post Upbit weekly volume falls 20.8% to 6.7 trillion won as XRP leads trading appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/9/2026, 1:07:47 AM
Hut 8 Expands AI Campus Commitments While Funding Buybacks With Bitcoin Sales
Hut 8 says it fully commercialised its Beacon Point AI campus with a second 352 MW lease, taking expected aggregate base-term contract value across its AI…
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 11/9/2026, 1:00:00 AM
Bitcoin Rallied 48% Into the Highest Real 10-Year Treasury Yield Since 2008
The inflation-adjusted 10-year Treasury yield peaked at 2.95% on October 5, the highest since 2008, while Bitcoin rallied about 48% from its July low.
By Andrew 11/9/2026, 12:49:48 AM
Trump says AI risks are manageable and signals openness to guardrails
Trump's openness to AI regulation suggests a shift towards bipartisan cooperation, balancing innovation with global competitiveness concerns. The post Trump says AI risks are manageable and signals openness to guardrails appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/9/2026, 12:48:31 AM
The Solana Company Targets Hong Kong for Massive APAC Expansion
The company, which holds 2.2 million SOL, stressed that it is targeting an expansion in Hong Kong, as the city has identified tokenization as a key area of fintech development. The expansion could increase the company’s headcount to 30 people to potentially serve local banks. Solana Company Aims To Expand in Hong Kong Amid Tokenization […]
By Sergio Goschenko 11/9/2026, 12:30:45 AM
Trump expresses confidence in Rubio’s role as Secretary of State
Trump's confidence in Rubio may stabilize diplomatic strategies, impacting U.S. foreign policy continuity amid political uncertainties. The post Trump expresses confidence in Rubio’s role as Secretary of State appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/9/2026, 12:26:32 AM
Bloom Energy stock falls 16% despite two major data center deals
Bloom Energy's stock drop highlights the tension between its growing international deals and investor concerns over domestic policy shifts. The post Bloom Energy stock falls 16% despite two major data center deals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/9/2026, 12:19:51 AM
Kalshi, Polymarket face scrutiny from Democrats after midterms
Increased scrutiny on prediction markets could lead to tighter regulations, impacting their operation and the broader financial landscape. The post Kalshi, Polymarket face scrutiny from Democrats after midterms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 11/9/2026, 12:12:52 AM
Core Scientific Sold 3,374 Bitcoin as AI Colocation Revenue Jumped 14-Fold
Core Scientific's 10-Q shows it sold 3,374 BTC in 2026 as AI colocation revenue jumped 14-fold, while TeraWulf's filing shows mining costs rising to 74% of each coin's value.
By Andrew 11/9/2026, 12:04:16 AM
US midterms show backlash against local data centers, Missouri moratorium possible
Public opposition to local data centers may drive stricter regulations and influence legislative actions, potentially affecting tech infrastructure. The post US midterms show backlash against local data centers, Missouri moratorium possible appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/9/2026, 12:03:04 AM
Shiba Inu (SHIB), Tron (TRX), Zcash (ZEC) and Near Protocol (NEAR) Price Analysis For November 9: From the Market Fear to Neutrality
SHIB, TRX, ZEC and NEAR are all trading near key technical levels as the market looks for direction.
By Arman Shirinyan 11/9/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Riot Sells More Than 20,000 Bitcoin as AI Data-Centre Contracts Reach $38B
Riot Platforms says it sold 20,264 BTC in the first nine months of 2026, raising about $1.5 billion primarily for data-centre development. Its latest…
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 11/9/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Gold prices fall as strong US jobs data fuels December rate hike expectations
The anticipation of a rate hike could lead to tighter financial conditions, impacting investment strategies and economic growth prospects. The post Gold prices fall as strong US jobs data fuels December rate hike expectations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/8/2026, 11:55:03 PM
Samsung, SK hynix and Micron pursue a common charging standard for fab robots
Standardizing robot charging in fabs could reduce costs, enhance automation, and foster industry collaboration, impacting global chip production. The post Samsung, SK hynix and Micron pursue a common charging standard for fab robots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/8/2026, 11:49:45 PM
Stanford and Google DeepMind build TURTLE to make AI benchmarks evolve
TURTLE's evolving AI benchmarks could drive more accurate assessments of AI capabilities, fostering innovation and adaptability in AI development. The post Stanford and Google DeepMind build TURTLE to make AI benchmarks evolve appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/8/2026, 11:42:42 PM
Three men charged in alleged $129 million AI voice-cloning fraud scheme
AI-driven fraud schemes highlight vulnerabilities in corporate security, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced verification protocols. The post Three men charged in alleged $129 million AI voice-cloning fraud scheme appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/8/2026, 11:39:45 PM
AI spending added 0.9 points to third-quarter US GDP growth
AI's growing GDP impact highlights a shift towards infrastructure investment, posing risks if hyperscaler budgets slow, affecting broader economic growth. The post AI spending added 0.9 points to third-quarter US GDP growth appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/8/2026, 11:35:05 PM
Senator Blumenthal sets January 4 deadline for Binance and Tether records
The deadline underscores increasing regulatory scrutiny on crypto firms, potentially reshaping compliance norms and market dynamics. The post Senator Blumenthal sets January 4 deadline for Binance and Tether records appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 11/8/2026, 11:29:21 PM
Core CPI Holds Near 2.6% as Energy Runs 20% Hot Before Tuesday’s Data
Core CPI rose 2.6% in September while energy prices ran 20.4% hotter, setting up Tuesday's October inflation report as a key test for the Fed and Bitcoin.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 11:26:06 PM
Physical Superintelligence claims unreleased Anthropic model proved Aaronson-Ambainis conjecture
The potential breakthrough in quantum complexity theory highlights AI's growing role in solving longstanding mathematical problems, yet raises concerns about transparency and verification. The post Physical Superintelligence claims unreleased Anthropic model proved Aaronson-Ambainis conjecture appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/8/2026, 11:20:28 PM
OpenAI CFO says Democratic midterm wave didn’t change IPO plans
OpenAI's IPO plans remain steady despite political shifts, but potential regulatory scrutiny on data centers could impact future growth. The post OpenAI CFO says Democratic midterm wave didn’t change IPO plans appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/8/2026, 11:11:04 PM
Coinbase Explains Cold-Storage Defences After Binance Breach Shakes Crypto Industry
Coinbase says it was not affected by the reported Binance hot-wallet incident and that more than 99% of customer assets are kept in cold storage. The…
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 11/8/2026, 11:00:00 PM
Vitalik ‘pivots’ ETH to store of value, crypto suffers after US midterms: Hodler’s Digest
Vitalik Buterin wants Ethereum to embrace a store of value narrative, upsetting Bitcoin maxis. The crypto industry faces an uncertain future following the US elections.
By Andrew Fenton 11/8/2026, 10:59:06 PM
CME Bitcoin Futures Shorts Drop 22% in a Week to Their Lowest Since 2023
CFTC data shows leveraged funds cut CME Bitcoin futures shorts to 7,705 contracts as open interest fell to 87,635 BTC, its lowest since October 2023.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 10:49:24 PM
Hypercall to Open Anthropic Options on Hyperliquid November 9 as IPO Timing Draws Doubts
Hypercall's Anthropic options will settle on a 30-minute average of a Hyperliquid perp's oracle price, not on any traded share.
By Jose Oramas 11/8/2026, 10:38:42 PM
Nvidia investigation raises uncertainty for Asian tech markets
The investigation into Nvidia may destabilize Asian tech markets, affecting investor confidence and altering market dynamics significantly. The post Nvidia investigation raises uncertainty for Asian tech markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/8/2026, 10:36:22 PM
Binance Restores HYPE, APT as Data Reveals Billions in Reserve Outflows
Binance restored withdrawals for the altcoins hyperliquid (HYPE) and aptos (APT) on Sunday, Nov. 8, advancing its recovery from the $6.3 billion October hack. Meanwhile, Cryptoquant’s latest exchange metrics reveal substantial declines in bitcoin, ethereum, and stablecoin reserves, even as daily withdrawal pressures appear to be easing. Binance...
By Jamie Redman 11/8/2026, 10:30:51 PM
$1B liquidated from crypto market as Bitcoin, Ethereum drop
The crypto market's vulnerability to external financial events highlights the risks of high leverage and its cascading effects on traders. The post $1B liquidated from crypto market as Bitcoin, Ethereum drop appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 11/8/2026, 10:10:11 PM
Calls Still Outnumber Puts in Bitcoin Options After an 11% Slide
Deribit data shows a 0.69 put-to-call ratio and a $90,000 call wall for November 27, even after BTC slid about 11% from late October.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 10:07:50 PM
Atlanta Fed survey shows AI spending among US firms nearly doubled
Rising AI investments may drive demand for tech services but could also lead to job reductions, especially for less-educated workers. The post Atlanta Fed survey shows AI spending among US firms nearly doubled appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/8/2026, 10:05:20 PM
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang defends global chip competition against Anthropic’s Amodei
The debate highlights the tension between maintaining competitive global markets and addressing national security concerns in AI technology. The post Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang defends global chip competition against Anthropic’s Amodei appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/8/2026, 10:04:07 PM
Circle Says It Froze $1.1B in USDC Linked to Binance Hack Investigation
Circle says it froze roughly $1.1 billion in USDC connected with the reported Binance exploit while working with law enforcement. The stablecoin issuer…
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 11/8/2026, 10:00:00 PM
Bitcoin Block Reward: 74,900 Blocks Left Before the Next Halving
The bitcoin block reward is 3.125 BTC, with 74,900 blocks to go before the next halving. Here is what the data says about fees and supply.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 9:40:05 PM
Nvidia CEO apologizes, pledges to protect US national security amid probe
Nvidia's leadership stability amid the probe may bolster investor confidence, potentially influencing stock performance and market sentiment. The post Nvidia CEO apologizes, pledges to protect US national security amid probe appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/8/2026, 9:37:58 PM
XRP could double while this yield strategy leaves you far behind
The indicative fee estimate accompanies a changing XRP–RLUSD portfolio, with different outcomes from all-XRP and untouched 50/50 holdings. 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 11/8/2026, 9:30:38 PM