Liquid AI releases LFM2.5-24B-A2B, a 24B-parameter model built to run on your laptop
Liquid AI's model democratizes advanced AI capabilities, enabling powerful local processing on consumer devices, reducing reliance on cloud infrastructure. The post Liquid AI releases LFM2.5-24B-A2B, a 24B-parameter model built to run on your laptop appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 11:26:46 PM
Strive raising $500 million to buy additional bitcoin with new preferred share class
SATS will offer a fixed 15% dividend yield at par and be junior to the company's existing SATA, which pays a variable rate (currently 13%).
By Stephen Alpher 10/13/2026, 11:23:05 PM
Trump and Sullivan push Alaska LNG pipeline amid tight Senate race
The Alaska LNG pipeline project could sway voter sentiment and impact Republican prospects in oil-dependent states amid tight elections. The post Trump and Sullivan push Alaska LNG pipeline amid tight Senate race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/13/2026, 11:19:38 PM
US deposit rates choke USDC adoption, and a BIS model reveals why
Historical estimates point to stronger USDC growth sensitivity to deposit repricing, while exchange rewards complicate adoption forecasts. The post US deposit rates choke USDC adoption, and a BIS model reveals why appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/13/2026, 11:10:52 PM
Microsoft cloud chief Scott Guthrie reportedly asks leaders to find 20% cost cuts
Microsoft's cost-cutting measures highlight the tension between investing in future tech and maintaining financial efficiency amid economic pressures. The post Microsoft cloud chief Scott Guthrie reportedly asks leaders to find 20% cost cuts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 11:10:20 PM
Zealand Pharma taps Generate’s AI in obesity deal worth up to $1.2 billion
Zealand's AI-driven obesity drug collaboration could redefine treatment strategies, emphasizing multispecific proteins for complex conditions. The post Zealand Pharma taps Generate’s AI in obesity deal worth up to $1.2 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 11:05:03 PM
Kraken Parent Payward Wins Full Dubai License, Plans UAE Launch
Bitcoin Magazine Kraken Parent Payward Wins Full Dubai License, Plans UAE Launch Kraken currently has more than 100 licenses and registrations worldwide. This post Kraken Parent Payward Wins Full Dubai License, Plans UAE Launch first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 10/13/2026, 10:52:10 PM
Oracle asks FERC to fast-track gas pipeline for New Mexico AI data center
Oracle's push for expedited pipeline approval highlights the growing tension between tech-driven energy demands and regulatory processes. The post Oracle asks FERC to fast-track gas pipeline for New Mexico AI data center appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 10:49:24 PM
Researchers Build First Working Post-Quantum Defense for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network
Bitcoin Magazine Researchers Build First Working Post-Quantum Defense for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Second-layer solutions like Lightning may also need protection from quantum computers. Here’s how a research team appears to have cracked it. This post Researchers Build First Working Post-Quantum Defense for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network first...
By Mathew Di Salvo 10/13/2026, 10:49:07 PM
NVIDIA outlines AI-agent workflow for rewriting Spark UDFs for GPUs
NVIDIA says AI agents can help rewrite Apache Spark UDFs for GPU acceleration, with reported 22x speedups in a 600-billion-row workload. (Read More)
By N/A 10/13/2026, 10:46:23 PM
BNY Brings 24/7 Dollar Settlement to Singapore Gulf Bank
Singapore Gulf Bank has expanded round-the-clock U.S. dollar settlement through BNY, allowing eligible payments to clear during weekends and U.S. public holidays. For crypto markets, the move is notable because traditional banks are beginning to offer one of the features that made stablecoins compelling: dollars that move beyond banking hours. BNY...
By Emmanuel Musa 10/13/2026, 10:40:18 PM
Circle outlines seven-part framework for evaluating institutional wrapped assets
Circle's framework could set new industry standards for wrapped assets, influencing institutional adoption and competitive dynamics. The post Circle outlines seven-part framework for evaluating institutional wrapped assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/13/2026, 10:18:06 PM
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH holds $2,500 as open interest drops to lowest level since February
Ethereum (ETH) quickly bounced back above $2,500 on Tuesday after sharp Asian equity selloffs briefly spilled into the crypto market.
By N/A 10/13/2026, 10:16:33 PM
OpenAI reportedly in talks to acquire security firm Trail of Bits
If realized, the acquisition could deepen OpenAI's cybersecurity focus, potentially impacting Trail of Bits' independence and open-source collaboration. The post OpenAI reportedly in talks to acquire security firm Trail of Bits appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 10:13:52 PM
Heat and maintenance strain US power grids, prompting emergency measures
The strain on US power grids may lead to increased regulatory scrutiny and adaptation in energy policies, impacting energy-intensive sectors. The post Heat and maintenance strain US power grids, prompting emergency measures appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/13/2026, 10:12:53 PM
South Korea Blocks 27 Crypto Exchange Websites, Including KuCoin and MEXC
KuCoin, MEXC, and 25 other overseas crypto platforms face website restrictions in South Korea for operating without required local registration.
By Chayanika Deka 10/13/2026, 10:12:41 PM
Goldman Sachs sees calm in corporate credit, but expects it to fade soon
The temporary stability in corporate credit markets may lead to increased volatility and risk for investors once issuance resumes and spreads widen. The post Goldman Sachs sees calm in corporate credit, but expects it to fade soon appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/13/2026, 10:10:27 PM
Senators Cantwell and Rounds press Trump administration for coordinated AI cybersecurity response
Bipartisan push for AI cybersecurity standards signals a shift towards unified national security measures, impacting compliance and innovation. The post Senators Cantwell and Rounds press Trump administration for coordinated AI cybersecurity response appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 10:10:16 PM
Optimism’s OP jumps 18%, extending four-week gain to 66%
OP's rise highlights growing interest in layer-2 solutions, but future token unlocks and competition may impact sustained momentum. The post Optimism’s OP jumps 18%, extending four-week gain to 66% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/13/2026, 10:03:00 PM
Alexandr Wang’s run at Meta Superintelligence Labs draws a fresh endorsement
Wang's leadership at Meta Superintelligence Labs highlights the strategic importance of talent density and innovation in AI market success. The post Alexandr Wang’s run at Meta Superintelligence Labs draws a fresh endorsement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 10:02:46 PM
OpenAI says FBI arrested employee after hidden recording device was found
The incident underscores the critical need for robust security measures in tech firms to protect sensitive information and maintain trust. The post OpenAI says FBI arrested employee after hidden recording device was found appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 9:52:04 PM
BNY, Citadel Securities test tokenized U.S. Treasuries to speed up Wall Street financing
The transaction shows how blockchain-based government bonds could help trading firms move collateral faster between settlement and financing.
By Krisztian Sandor 10/13/2026, 9:52:00 PM
Canada adds $500 million to its regional AI program, bringing total to $700 million
Canada's AI funding boost aims to enhance SME competitiveness, foster innovation, and ensure national AI sovereignty, impacting diverse sectors. The post Canada adds $500 million to its regional AI program, bringing total to $700 million appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 9:51:11 PM
Blackstone’s AI data center bets face a tougher crowd: public investors
Blackstone's shift from lender to equity holder in AI data centers highlights the growing investor demand for profitability over mere growth. The post Blackstone’s AI data center bets face a tougher crowd: public investors appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 9:50:57 PM
Lido DAO exposes token flaw and forces a budget review
A proposed budget link could pass genuine savings into LDO purchases, while corrected scenarios show why counter resets cannot improve underlying profit. The post Lido DAO exposes token flaw and forces a budget review appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/13/2026, 9:50:56 PM
Ethereum NFT Marketplace Blur to Shutter After Trading Volume Vanishes
Once the largest Ethereum NFT marketplace around, Blur said this week that it will shut off its frontend in November, concluding its run as recent trading volume sat at a fraction of its previous peaks. Blur’s Impending Demise Follows Domination Blur’s “frontend will be deprecated on Nov. 12, 2026,” according to a Monday post on […]
By Andrew Hayward 10/13/2026, 9:40:31 PM
Collector Crypt posts record Q3 as a few hundred whales drive pack sales
The reliance on a few high-spending wallets raises concerns about market sustainability and potential volatility in Collector Crypt's growth. The post Collector Crypt posts record Q3 as a few hundred whales drive pack sales appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/13/2026, 9:40:11 PM
ARK Invest reviews its Big Ideas 2026 crypto calls and keeps the $1 million Bitcoin target
ARK's unwavering $1M Bitcoin target underscores its belief in crypto's transformative potential, despite market volatility and stablecoin growth. The post ARK Invest reviews its Big Ideas 2026 crypto calls and keeps the $1 million Bitcoin target appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/13/2026, 9:36:53 PM
Coinbase’s Base launches “Earn & Borrow” for Ethereum layer-2 apps
The integration could boost Ethereum's utility and market perception, potentially influencing its adoption and future valuation positively. The post Coinbase’s Base launches “Earn & Borrow” for Ethereum layer-2 apps appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/13/2026, 9:36:35 PM
AssemblyAI argues one-WebSocket design improves voice agent DX
AssemblyAI says developer experience in voice agents hinges on speed to first build, observability and billing clarity, not just latency and price. (Read More)
By N/A 10/13/2026, 9:35:55 PM
Houthi official warns of visit to Saudi oil sites amid rising tensions
Rising tensions and potential Houthi actions against Saudi sites could escalate regional instability, impacting markets and geopolitical dynamics. The post Houthi official warns of visit to Saudi oil sites amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/13/2026, 9:33:22 PM
AssemblyAI says voice teams can cut LLM costs with workload routing
AssemblyAI introduced Voice Standard Bench, ranking 50+ models for voice tasks by quality, speed and cost to help teams route workloads cheaper. (Read More)
By N/A 10/13/2026, 9:27:55 PM
Jito upgrades Block Assembly Marketplace, cuts bundle delays by about 50ms
The upgrade enhances Solana's transaction efficiency, potentially increasing validator revenue and influencing transaction ordering dynamics. The post Jito upgrades Block Assembly Marketplace, cuts bundle delays by about 50ms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/13/2026, 9:24:56 PM
AssemblyAI outlines browser voice assistant build in JavaScript
AssemblyAI published a JavaScript tutorial for a browser voice assistant using its Voice Agent API, WebSocket tokens and AudioWorklet audio handling. (Read More)
By N/A 10/13/2026, 9:20:55 PM
ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood says nearly 90% of data center financing is in the US
The US dominance in data center financing underscores its pivotal role in AI growth, but reliance on tax incentives poses potential risks. The post ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood says nearly 90% of data center financing is in the US appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 9:13:29 PM
Senate Republicans boost Ricketts funding by $8M in tight Nebraska race
Increased funding highlights the GOP's strategic focus on securing pivotal seats, reflecting broader electoral stakes in the 2026 midterms. The post Senate Republicans boost Ricketts funding by $8M in tight Nebraska race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/13/2026, 9:13:18 PM
US charges Saudi OpenAI engineer over alleged office bugging
The incident underscores the growing intersection of AI development and national security, highlighting vulnerabilities in tech firms. The post US charges Saudi OpenAI engineer over alleged office bugging appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 9:12:59 PM
Vapi, LiveKit, Retell and Pipecat differ by orchestration layer
AssemblyAI’s comparison says the four voice-agent stacks sit at different layers, with trade-offs in control, transport and STT integration. (Read More)
By N/A 10/13/2026, 9:11:55 PM
TRON settles $2.2 trillion in stablecoins in Q3 as onchain payments grow
TRON settled $2.2126 trillion in stablecoins in Q3 2026, with supply hitting $93.88 billion and a 23.2% share of stablecoin card spending. The post TRON settles $2.2 trillion in stablecoins in Q3 as onchain payments grow appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/13/2026, 9:09:35 PM
Fermi surges 14% on AMD credit support for Project Matador
Fermi's stock surge highlights the potential for significant growth and stability in the AI energy sector, contingent on successful project execution. The post Fermi surges 14% on AMD credit support for Project Matador appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 9:01:38 PM
North Korean IT fraud case cites crypto transfers in alleged $3m scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the arrests of two Americans accused of helping North Korean IT workers obtain jobs at more than 70 U.S. companies in a scheme that generated approximately $3 million. The U.S. Department of Justice…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/13/2026, 9:00:00 PM
Ripple Teams With Stripe-Owned Privy to Bring Wallet Tech to XRP Ledger
Ripple has partnered with cryptocurrency wallet infrastructure provider Privy to expand payment capabilities on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), giving developers new tools to build stablecoin applications and automated financial transactions powered by AI. XRPL Gets Privy to Stripe’s Wallet Tech The collaboration, announced Tuesday by Privy, will allow...
By Andrew Hayward 10/13/2026, 8:55:32 PM
Uber CISO says frontier AI needs insider-threat monitoring
Philip Martin says AI agents need real-time monitoring and controls similar to employee insider-threat programs, citing Uber's ADR and safeguards. (Read More)
By N/A 10/13/2026, 8:54:54 PM
Zuckerberg says Meta made a $100 billion-plus AI infrastructure bet without knowing if it would work
Meta's massive AI investment highlights the high-stakes nature of tech innovation, with long-term financial risks and potential market shifts. The post Zuckerberg says Meta made a $100 billion-plus AI infrastructure bet without knowing if it would work appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 8:54:41 PM
Google details safety controls for Gemini 4 Argon rollout
Google outlined safety and security measures for Gemini 4 Argon as it broadened access and cited improved cyber and prompt-injection defenses. (Read More)
By N/A 10/13/2026, 8:47:54 PM
Citadel Securities and BNY separately advance tokenized US Treasury initiatives
Tokenized Treasuries could revolutionize financial markets by enabling 24/7 trading and settlement, potentially increasing liquidity and efficiency. The post Citadel Securities and BNY separately advance tokenized US Treasury initiatives appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/13/2026, 8:42:14 PM
Ledger’s crypto wallet implant scare triggers Trezor reseller crackdown as security fears spread
Trezor is cutting authorized resellers after a hardware-implant attack against rival Ledger exposed vulnerabilities in cryptocurrency wallet distribution. In an Oct. 13 letter, Trezor Chief Commercial Officer Danny Sanders said selected partners would lose their authorization on Jan. 1, 2027, as the company tightens oversight of its supply chain....
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/13/2026, 8:40:49 PM
UK Judge Says Chinese Law Applies to Claims Over £4B Bitcoin Fraud
Investors must establish their ownership rights under Chinese laws before they can claim the seized Bitcoin through the UK court process.
By Wayne Jones 10/13/2026, 8:40:25 PM
Banks and fintechs have three ways to offer crypto
Paxos outlines three operating models for banks and fintechs offering digital assets: build in-house, stitch vendors or use one regulated partner. (Read More)
By N/A 10/13/2026, 8:37:37 PM
Aramco headquarters in Dhahran hit during Houthi attacks on Tuesday
The attacks could lead to heightened security measures and potential airspace restrictions, affecting regional stability and market dynamics. The post Aramco headquarters in Dhahran hit during Houthi attacks on Tuesday appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/13/2026, 8:35:00 PM