Factory CEO accuses former advisor of spying for rival Cognition
The allegations highlight the intense competition and potential ethical dilemmas in the rapidly evolving AI industry, impacting trust and collaboration. The post Factory CEO accuses former advisor of spying for rival Cognition appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 8:43:52 PM
Bitcoin Price Holds $83K as Bitfinex Says Leverage Has Cleared
Bitcoin calls represent 60.88% of options open interest, while Deribit’s October max-pain level sits near $76,000, below bitcoin’s current $83,719 spot price. Futures exposure totals approximately $53 billion, led by Binance and CME. The market data on Wednesday shows concentrated October call positions, mixed exchange activity, and a...
By Jamie Redman 9/30/2026, 8:39:47 PM
SEC Charges Two Investment Advisors In $15 Million WhatsApp Crypto Fraud
In a major development confirmed on SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, Confirmed announcement/filing for SEC Charges Two Investment Advisors In $15 Million WhatsApp Crypto Fraud. 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 9/30/2026, 8:30:00 PM
Bitcoin Bull Market Shows Signs of Cooling: CryptoQuant
Bitcoin holders are taking more profits, spot demand is weakening, and more altcoins are moving into exchanges as BTC nears key support levels.
By Mandy Williams 9/30/2026, 8:29:53 PM
Wyoming Bookkeeper Heading To Prison for Stealing $1,484,105 From Family Hospitality Business
A Wyoming bookkeeper has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison after stealing $1,484,104.80 from a family hospitality business while working remotely from Hawaii. Laura Marie Means, 46, formerly of Jackson, must also serve three years of supervised release, reports County 17. U.S. District Judge Alan B. Johnson ordered her to pay...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/30/2026, 8:25:56 PM
Bitget’s hackers turn to Zcash after $50 million laundering route gets blocked
Hackers behind Bitget’s $387.5 million breach are turning to Zcash's privacy features to hide the stolen funds as crypto firms increasingly block other escape routes. About 2,746 ZEC worth roughly $3.9 million was transferred Wednesday into Zcash’s Ironwood shielded pool through three transactions, according to on-chain activity flagged by...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/30/2026, 8:20:28 PM
AI agents paying in crypto could create thousands of taxable events
The rise of AI-driven crypto payments could overwhelm tax systems, necessitating new compliance tools and reshaping digital asset markets. The post AI agents paying in crypto could create thousands of taxable events appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/30/2026, 8:15:57 PM
CFTC sends prediction market rules to the White House for review
The CFTC's push for federal control over prediction markets could redefine state-federal regulatory boundaries, impacting legal and market dynamics. The post CFTC sends prediction market rules to the White House for review appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 8:14:39 PM
UK Brings Crypto Under Full FCA Oversight for the First Time
Bitcoin Magazine UK Brings Crypto Under Full FCA Oversight for the First Time The British regulator has started accepting applications from crypto companies ahead of a new regime taking effect next year. This post UK Brings Crypto Under Full FCA Oversight for the First Time first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 9/30/2026, 8:14:02 PM
Google joins the US government’s voluntary AI model review process
Google's participation in the voluntary AI review process enhances credibility but highlights the fragility of non-mandatory regulatory frameworks. The post Google joins the US government’s voluntary AI model review process appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 8:12:49 PM
Bullish XRP Price Calls Return With OI Posting a Record
Cumulative Volume Delta plunges to ultra-red levels while major exchange’s OI climbs 32% in a brief period of time. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 9/30/2026, 8:12:00 PM
Google sets Argon pricing at $2 per million input tokens and $10 per million output
Argon's pricing model may incentivize developers to optimize for efficiency, potentially reshaping AI application design and market strategies. The post Google sets Argon pricing at $2 per million input tokens and $10 per million output appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 8:10:33 PM
Mississippi Credit Union CEO Pleads Guilty After Embezzling Over $69,000,000 From Lender
A Mississippi credit union CEO has pleaded guilty after prosecutors said she embezzled more than $69 million and left the institution insolvent. Leigh Bridges pleaded guilty to theft of funds from a federal credit union, false statements to a federal credit union and filing false tax returns, reports WLBT. Prosecutors say Bridges used an...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/30/2026, 8:10:26 PM
Bitcoin Surges 40% in Its Best Quarter Since Late 2024
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Surges 40% in Its Best Quarter Since Late 2024 The price of bitcoin has surged — mostly since the Treasury announced its debt buyback program — putting it on course for one of its best quarters ever. This post Bitcoin Surges 40% in Its Best Quarter Since Late 2024 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew...
By Mathew Di Salvo 9/30/2026, 8:10:24 PM
Solana Foundation launches Solana Scholars program for PhD internships
The Solana Scholars program could enhance blockchain innovation and ecosystem security, potentially boosting Solana's long-term network value. The post Solana Foundation launches Solana Scholars program for PhD internships appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 8:09:27 PM
Japan Telecom Giant KDDI Integrates Crypto Wallet Into au PAY Mobile App
In a major development confirmed on SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, Confirmed announcement/filing for Japan Telecom Giant KDDI Integrates Crypto Wallet Into au PAY Mobile App. This operational move highlights expanding activity across the digital asset ecosystem and underscores key developments for market participants. Key Operational Milestones & Context...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/30/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Uniswap Labs plans OUSD rewards hook for liquidity providers
Uniswap's OUSD rewards hook could enhance DeFi competitiveness by integrating yield incentives, potentially attracting more liquidity providers. The post Uniswap Labs plans OUSD rewards hook for liquidity providers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 7:58:43 PM
Google faces employee skepticism over its Gemini AI models
Employee skepticism over Gemini AI models highlights potential challenges in Google's AI strategy, impacting innovation and market trust. The post Google faces employee skepticism over its Gemini AI models appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 7:58:41 PM
South Carolina Man Admits To Draining $1,600,000 From New York Medical Supplier
A South Carolina man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after embezzling about $1.6 million from a New York medical supplier by disguising company wires as customer refunds. Tony Ream, 35, of Greenville, South Carolina, diverted the money from Henry Schein customer refund accounts between October of 2020 and November of 2024, reports […]...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/30/2026, 7:46:06 PM
Does America.gov Know Bitcoin Policy as Well as ChatGPT and Claude? We Asked
The newly launched U.S. government AI chatbot America.gov can also help bitcoin and crypto users with answers to their questions. However, those responses can still be outdated, misleading, or self-censored. Bitcoin.com News compared answers from America.gov, Claude, and ChatGPT to 12 crypto policy questions. The new government website, designed...
By Linas Kmieliauskas 9/30/2026, 7:45:38 PM
Valor and Atreides co-lead $50 million bet on Flow Engineering’s hardware AI
Flow Engineering's funding boost could accelerate innovation in hardware development, potentially transforming industries reliant on complex systems. The post Valor and Atreides co-lead $50 million bet on Flow Engineering’s hardware AI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 7:44:52 PM
Circle’s Arc lets AI agents pay humans in USDC for 3D world scans
Circle's Arc could reshape gig economy dynamics, raising questions about labor rights, privacy, and dependency on centralized platforms. The post Circle’s Arc lets AI agents pay humans in USDC for 3D world scans appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 7:43:57 PM
Bitcoin’s Biggest Holders Ramp Up Buying While Retail Traders Remain Flat
Bitcoin's largest holders are increasing their positions again, creating a divergence from smaller retail investors who remain inactive.
By Chayanika Deka 9/30/2026, 7:39:34 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 Sam Bourgi 9/30/2026, 7:37:13 PM
Anthropic turns to religious thinkers to help shape Claude’s moral compass
Anthropic's engagement with diverse religious thinkers could set a precedent for integrating ethical pluralism in AI development, influencing industry norms. The post Anthropic turns to religious thinkers to help shape Claude’s moral compass appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 7:34:11 PM
Hegseth launches AutoWarCom, a four-star command built around drones
AutoWarCom's establishment signifies a pivotal shift towards autonomous warfare, potentially redefining military strategy and global defense dynamics. The post Hegseth launches AutoWarCom, a four-star command built around drones appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 7:33:39 PM
Missouri Men Accused of Recruiting Homeless to Cash $3,400,000 in Stolen Treasury Checks
Two Missouri men are accused of recruiting homeless people to cash about $3.4 million in Treasury checks stolen from the mail. Samuel Stewart, 27, of St. Louis and Royce Finger, 22, of Maryland Heights face conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, possession of stolen mail, aggravated identity theft and forging endorsements on Treasury checks,...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/30/2026, 7:31:30 PM
Interpol Declares Southeast Asian Romance & Crypto Scams National Security Threat
In a major development confirmed on SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, Confirmed announcement/filing for Interpol Declares Southeast Asian Romance & Crypto Scams National Security Threat. This operational move highlights expanding activity across the digital asset ecosystem and underscores key developments for market participants. Key Operational Milestones &...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/30/2026, 7:30:00 PM
MI5 accuses Chinese academic institute of spying on UK AI research
The public accusation by MI5 could strain UK-China academic collaborations, prompting universities to reassess foreign research partnerships. The post MI5 accuses Chinese academic institute of spying on UK AI research appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 7:24:10 PM
Bitcoin needs stronger spot demand after 42.5% Q3 rally, Bitfinex says
Bitcoin has gained about 42.5% heading into the end of Q3, but Bitfinex analysts have warned that another sustained advance will require stronger spot buying as leverage falls and ETF inflows slow. Bitfinex Alpha reported on Sep. 30 that Bitcoin’s…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/30/2026, 7:23:58 PM
Kalshi’s $40 billion growth story hits tough questions about its trading volume
Kalshi is ending a trader-volume incentive program nearly a year early as scrutiny of activity in its crypto markets intensifies. The prediction-market operator told the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that its Volume Incentive Program will terminate no earlier than Oct. 13, according to a Sept. 28 filing. The program had previously...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/30/2026, 7:20:27 PM
Aerodrome and Velodrome merge into Aero, targeting a $63 billion TVL market
The merger could streamline liquidity across Ethereum-aligned chains, potentially enhancing efficiency and expanding market opportunities. The post Aerodrome and Velodrome merge into Aero, targeting a $63 billion TVL market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 7:19:55 PM
Bitcoin Fell After Four US Midterms: Could 2026 Break the Pattern?
Bitcoin's post-midterm history deserves attention, as the $73,000 short-term holder cost basis potentially becomes important support.
By Chayanika Deka 9/30/2026, 7:19:23 PM
Oklahoma Man Admits Role in Fraud Scheme Tied to Failed Local Bank
An Oklahoma bank customer has pleaded guilty to conspiring in a fraud and money-laundering scheme tied to the collapse of a small community bank. Shaun U. Christian, 57, of Lindsay admitted conspiring to commit bank fraud and to launder money linked to the now-defunct First National Bank of Lindsay, says the U.S. Attorney’s Office for […] The post...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/30/2026, 7:14:48 PM
Petrobras tests Cardano to track low-carbon aviation fuel and diesel
Petrobras has developed two research-stage applications with the Cardano Foundation and PUC-Rio to track environmental claims for sustainable aviation fuel and lifecycle data for its renewable-content Diesel R. The Cardano Foundation announced the projects on Sep. 30, describing applications developed…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/30/2026, 7:13:17 PM
Perplexity’s new contextual embedding model claims top spot in document retrieval
Perplexity's model could revolutionize document retrieval, enhancing AI-driven search accuracy and efficiency, impacting developers and competitors. The post Perplexity’s new contextual embedding model claims top spot in document retrieval appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 7:13:04 PM
Crypto advocacy group announces picks for US Congress as midterms loom
The organization’s endorsements in the House and Senate came as many polls showed Democrats favored to regain control of both chambers in 2027.
By Turner Wright 9/30/2026, 7:11:23 PM
CBS News partners with Kalshi for 2026 midterm coverage
CBS's integration of prediction markets into election coverage could enhance forecasting credibility, but may challenge traditional polling trust. The post CBS News partners with Kalshi for 2026 midterm coverage appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 7:06:39 PM
Visa and Mastercard Join $1 Billion Bet on Stripe-Backed OUSD
Stablecoin project open usd (OUSD) arrived on Wednesday with more than $1 billion in launch liquidity and a heavyweight cast that includes Coinbase, Mastercard, Shopify, Stripe, and Visa. The twist is in the economics: businesses can mint and redeem OUSD at par without fees or volume caps, while participating companies collect most of the income...
By Jamie Redman 9/30/2026, 7:05:53 PM
Bitwise CIO says Clarity Act failure gave crypto ‘better rules faster’
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says crypto rallied after the Clarity Act failed as regulators delivered faster rules on tokenization and buybacks. The post Bitwise CIO says Clarity Act failure gave crypto ‘better rules faster’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 7:02:52 PM
Circle enables stablecoin purchases, lending on Arc with new kits
Circle's new developer kits could democratize financial services in apps, but reliance on third-party infrastructure poses potential risks. The post Circle enables stablecoin purchases, lending on Arc with new kits appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 9/30/2026, 7:02:20 PM
XRP rebounds past $1.50 as Evernorth merger vote reportedly passes
XRP has recovered above $1.50 after falling below $1.47 on Sep. 30, as a reported shareholder vote in favor of Evernorth’s merger with Armada Acquisition Corp. II has advanced the Ripple-backed company’s planned Nasdaq listing. XRP traded around $1.51, up…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/30/2026, 7:02:13 PM
Base launches Cobalt upgrade with conditional transactions, B20 enhancements
The Cobalt upgrade could boost Base's ecosystem, increasing speculation and optimism about a potential future token launch. The post Base launches Cobalt upgrade with conditional transactions, B20 enhancements appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 7:01:58 PM
Walmart Paying $16,000,000 After California Counties Allege Expired Infant Formula Sales
Walmart has agreed to pay millions to resolve allegations that it sold expired infant formula and over-the-counter drugs in California stores. The settlement with district attorneys from Solano, Alameda, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Joaquin, Sonoma and Yolo counties totals $16 million and was filed in Alameda County Superior Court. Under the...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/30/2026, 7:01:10 PM
RockawayX Acquires NY Hedge Fund Relayer To Expand Crypto Empire Past $2 Billion
In a major development confirmed on SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, Confirmed announcement/filing for RockawayX Acquires NY Hedge Fund Relayer To Expand Crypto Empire Past $2 Billion. This operational move highlights expanding activity across the digital asset ecosystem and underscores key developments for market participants. Key Operational Milestones &...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/30/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Base completes Cobalt upgrade, adds new tools for tokenized assets
Base’s Cobalt lets traders set transaction conditions while giving issuers tools for compliance checks, stock splits and forced token transfers.
By Ezra Reguerra 9/30/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Bitcoin Is More Than Just an Asset, Says TD Cowen
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Is More Than Just an Asset, Says TD Cowen TD Cowen says institutions are talking more about how bitcoin can be used to support capital markets. This post Bitcoin Is More Than Just an Asset, Says TD Cowen first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 9/30/2026, 6:59:01 PM
Meta Platforms unveils new AI hardware lineup at Meta Connect 2026
Meta's AI hardware expansion intensifies competition in the wearables market, challenging Apple's dominance and reshaping consumer tech landscapes. The post Meta Platforms unveils new AI hardware lineup at Meta Connect 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 6:57:56 PM
Brazilian Oil Giant Tests Cardano Tech
Brazilian oil giant Petrobras is expanding its use of Cardano technology, with two new blockchain applications focused on sustainable aviation fuel and renewable Diesel R.
By Alex Dovbnya 9/30/2026, 6:55:21 PM
US Senate holds hearing on threats from rogue AI agents
The Senate's focus on rogue AI highlights growing concerns over AI's potential to disrupt national security and critical infrastructure. The post US Senate holds hearing on threats from rogue AI agents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 6:51:48 PM