Kraken drops Monero spending questions but keeps a $1,500 rolling 30-day withdrawal cap for individuals
Crypto exchange Kraken has withdrawn intrusive compliance demands sent to Monero customers after its co-CEO admitted the requests were unjustified. On Oct. 24, Arjun Sethi said that customers who purchased and withdrew Monero (XMR) had received emails requesting information about their employers, sources of funds, and intended use of the...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/24/2026, 7:00:37 PM
New York Seeks $1.3 Billion From NovaTech Founders In Crypto Fraud Case
A new court filing seeks monetary relief from NovaTech’s founders after an earlier default judgment, alongside settlements with promoters.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Bitcoin Price Sinks to $79,146 as Liquidations Rock Weekend Trading
Bitcoin’s price cracked below $80,000 on Saturday, touching its lowest price in more than a month as leveraged traders absorbed hundreds of millions in liquidations. The weekend selloff handed longtime bitcoin critic Peter Schiff fresh ammunition for an even darker prediction. Bitcoin’s $80,000 Floor Gives Way as Liquidations Mount Bitcoin’s price...
By Jamie Redman 10/24/2026, 6:30:07 PM
Yemeni forces claim 736 strikes on Houthi positions in Taiz in 24 hours
The intensified military actions in Taiz may shift regional power dynamics, influencing market perceptions and strategic calculations in Yemen. The post Yemeni forces claim 736 strikes on Houthi positions in Taiz in 24 hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/24/2026, 6:14:27 PM
New AI billionaires in the US and China add $87 billion in 2026
The rise of AI billionaires highlights growing economic disparities and the increasing dominance of tech wealth, especially in the US. The post New AI billionaires in the US and China add $87 billion in 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/24/2026, 6:11:41 PM
Arthur Hayes exits crypto trading positions as analysts track $26 million in sales
Arthur Hayes has exited Maelstrom's directional crypto positions, and on-chain analysts are tracking about $26 million in token sales. In an Oct. 24 statement, Hayes said he had taken profits on Ethereum (ETH), Ethena (ENA), Uniswap (UNI), and other cryptocurrencies, citing mounting macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty. The decision follows...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/24/2026, 6:00:27 PM
SEC Puts Tokenization On Its 2027 Examination Agenda
The SEC’s new examination agenda puts tokenized securities, clearing infrastructure and technology controls under the spotlight.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/24/2026, 6:00:00 PM
Anthropic targets November IPO as Polymarket traders bet on $ANT ticker
Anthropic's IPO could reshape AI investment, offering public access to AI model developers and highlighting valuation risks amid rapid growth. The post Anthropic targets November IPO as Polymarket traders bet on $ANT ticker appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/24/2026, 5:49:17 PM
Houthi missiles intercepted over Mecca and Medina, shrapnel falls in regions
Increased military tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis could destabilize regional security and impact global market perceptions. The post Houthi missiles intercepted over Mecca and Medina, shrapnel falls in regions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/24/2026, 5:43:03 PM
XRP Wallets Hit Record 8.24 Million as Network Growth Accelerates
XRP Ledger’s wallet count has reached 8.24 million, extending its climb through months of price volatility. Santiment paired the milestone with conditions that could support a recovery, including sustained growth in new addresses. XRP Wallet Growth Accelerates Through Price Volatility XRP’s base of funded addresses reached a record despite months...
By Kevin Helms 10/24/2026, 5:30:53 PM
Oil, AI Credit Stress, and Bitcoin: QCP Flags a Dangerous Macro Mix for Risk Assets
Bitcoin's next major move could have more to do with highly uncomfortable macro pressure points: AI credit stress and oil at local peak prices.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/24/2026, 5:06:45 PM
NYSE’s owner is backing 24/7 stock tokens without Wall Street’s usual price rules
The company that owns the New York Stock Exchange wants people to be able to buy stocks 24/7. Given the trading volume crypto and other tokenized assets have seen in the past year or so, the decision to introduce stock tokens comes as no surprise. People want to trade all the time, and now institutions… Read the full story on CryptoSlate...
By Andjela Radmilac 10/24/2026, 5:00:27 PM
Bitcoin Hashrate Reclaims One Zettahash As Mining Competition Rebounds
A seven-day hashrate rebound above one zettahash shows why company-level exits cannot be read as a simple decline in Bitcoin mining competition.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/24/2026, 5:00:00 PM
California Fast-Food Manager Admits Stealing $232,282 From Jack in the Box To Feed Gambling Problem
A former Jack in the Box manager in California has pleaded no contest to embezzling more than $232,000 from the restaurant over seven months to feed a gambling problem. The post California Fast-Food Manager Admits Stealing $232,282 From Jack in the Box To Feed Gambling Problem appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/24/2026, 4:55:54 PM
Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Bitcoin Will Hit Zero After Years of Bullish Calls
Chamath Palihapitiya once predicted bitcoin would reach $1 million. Now he says artificial intelligence (AI) will eventually hack the Bitcoin protocol and ultimately send BTC’s value to zero. But the billionaire’s reversal follows a familiar pattern. From selling Tesla shares while publicly praising the company to acknowledging serious flaws in...
By Jamie Redman 10/24/2026, 4:30:42 PM
OpenAI faces financial scrutiny amid reduced valuation and discounting strategy
OpenAI's financial strategies and valuation adjustments may signal deeper liquidity issues, raising concerns about its long-term viability. The post OpenAI faces financial scrutiny amid reduced valuation and discounting strategy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/24/2026, 4:18:52 PM
XRP price prediction ahead of next week’s 1 billion-token unlock by Ripple
XRP could be heading for another price decline as Ripple prepares to unlock 1 billion tokens next week, according to … Continue reading The post XRP price prediction ahead of next week’s 1 billion-token unlock by Ripple appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 10/24/2026, 4:14:20 PM
Near Protocol OI Drops 9.5% Amid 8% NEAR Price Decline
Near Protocol's open interest has declined 9.5% over the past 24 hours as NEAR's price fell 7.9% to around $4.50.
By Dan Burgin 10/24/2026, 4:06:20 PM
Dogecoin ETF Sees Biggest Weekly Withdrawal in October
Dogecoin faces poor ETF performance as demand from institutional investors remains on hold amid continued market volatility.
By Caroline Amosun 10/24/2026, 4:06:00 PM
Sweden’s Government Offices blocks ChatGPT and Claude, approves Microsoft Copilot
Sweden's AI tool restrictions highlight growing concerns over data security, potentially influencing global public sector AI adoption strategies. The post Sweden’s Government Offices blocks ChatGPT and Claude, approves Microsoft Copilot appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/24/2026, 4:04:47 PM
XRP Ascending Channel Remains Intact for Rally to $30, with Lower Boundary at $0.70
Market data suggests that XRP could rise toward the $30 price area if its long-term ascending channel continues to hold. The two-week chart shows that the XRP has followed this pattern since 2017. Visit Website
By Mark Brennan 10/24/2026, 4:03:03 PM
Strategy, Strive face balancing act between bitcoin buying and preferred stock dividends
The securities have financed purchases of nearly 136,000 bitcoin, opening a funding channel that analysts expect to complement the larger ETF market.
By Will Canny 10/24/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Capital Research Raises Metaplanet Voting Stake To 11.11%
Capital Research’s reported Metaplanet voting stake crossed 10%, with the company’s October buyback also affecting the calculation.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/24/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Circle shareholder sues Trump over UAE crypto deals, citing up to $82 million in potential annual revenue
A Circle shareholder sued President Donald Trump, alleging UAE-linked cryptocurrency payments enriched his family and diverted business from USDC. The complaint, filed Oct. 22 in Washington federal court, challenges a $500 million investment in Trump's World Liberty Financial and a separate $2 billion transaction settled using its USD1 stablecoin....
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/24/2026, 3:45:44 PM
Privacy-Minded Casinos for Table Players: 9 Crypto Lobbies Compared on Signup Data
Nine crypto lobbies compared for table players on live blackjack, baccarat and roulette depth, with the details each casino requests at signup and how later checks work.
By Crypto Daily 10/24/2026, 3:34:53 PM
IRS to address crypto tax issues via voluntary disclosure program
The IRS's approach may ease crypto compliance burdens, potentially boosting market confidence and influencing Bitcoin's future price trends. The post IRS to address crypto tax issues via voluntary disclosure program appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/24/2026, 3:32:11 PM
McRib Is Back, and Bitcoin’s Weirdest Bullish Indicator Lives On
Crypto proponents are once again entertaining the curious connection between McDonald’s McRib and bitcoin prices, as the fast-food giant announced the limited-time sandwich will return Oct. 27, reigniting speculation over whether its comeback might serve up a bullish helping of bitcoin price action. Bitcoin Traders Revisit the McRib’s Peculiar...
By Jamie Redman 10/24/2026, 3:30:46 PM
Guest Mode to Full Account: How Crypto Casinos Stage Player Data
How crypto casinos stage player data, from guest browsing and demo play to registration, deposits, bonus claims and full verification, with what each stage asks for and unlocks.
By Crypto Daily 10/24/2026, 3:30:16 PM
Low-Data Signup for Slot Players: 12 Crypto Casinos Ranked on Game Range
Twelve crypto casinos ranked on slot range and studio depth, with the details each asks for at signup, how later checks work and why filters matter more than library size.
By Crypto Daily 10/24/2026, 3:24:53 PM
Block's new voice AI sounds eerily human, sparking awe and scam fears
Reactions split between amazement at how human it sounds and fears it could fuel scams and deception, with CZ eyeing uses in children’s education.
By Francisco Rodrigues 10/24/2026, 3:21:06 PM
Amazon launches TorchNeuron to let AI developers run PyTorch code on Trainium chips
Amazon's TorchNeuron could disrupt the AI hardware market by reducing dependency on Nvidia, potentially lowering costs and increasing competition. The post Amazon launches TorchNeuron to let AI developers run PyTorch code on Trainium chips appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/24/2026, 3:20:36 PM
Crypto under weekend pressure, bitcoin slides below $80,000 on U.S. Middle East evacuations
Bitcoin has sunk below the $80,000 level for the first time in more than one month.
By Stephen Alpher 10/24/2026, 3:11:24 PM
Grok AI favors Republican candidates while OpenAI’s GPT leans Democratic, study finds
AI biases in political preferences highlight the influence of developer choices, raising concerns about neutrality and potential impacts on democracy. The post Grok AI favors Republican candidates while OpenAI’s GPT leans Democratic, study finds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/24/2026, 3:04:19 PM
Why McDonalds, Microsoft and Google saying no to tokenized stocks isn't a dealbreaker
Some of the world's biggest companies objected to being listed on the first tokenized securities trading venue under the SEC's innovation exemption. But the early pushback may say more about issuer caution than about rejection of tokenization itself.
By Krisztian Sandor 10/24/2026, 3:00:00 PM
Sygnum Launches Bitcoin Loans With Collateral Keys Shared Across Parties
Sygnum’s MultiSYG lending service distributes Bitcoin collateral keys among clients, the bank and independent institutional key holders.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/24/2026, 3:00:00 PM
Ripple Price Analysis: XRP Faces Another Rejection as Short-Term Outlook Weakens
XRP’s latest rebound has sharply reversed, pushing the price back toward $1.28 and a key demand zone. The rejection from descending resistance keeps the bearish structure intact, with buyers needing a stronger response to prevent another leg lower. Ripple Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, XRP remains within a descending...
By Shayan Markets 10/24/2026, 2:50:12 PM
Bitcoin Slips Below $80K and Drags Altcoins Even Lower
Bitcoin briefly slipped below a level it had closed above every day since mid-September. Forced closures of leveraged long bets made up most of the day’s liquidations. Altcoins lost more ground than Bitcoin, lifting its share of the total crypto market. Bitcoin now trades under two moving averages that supported it for weeks. Bitcoin slipped [...]
By Alexander Stefanov 10/24/2026, 2:49:47 PM
Bitcoin Core speeds up security fixes as 44% of surveyed nodes run unsupported versions
Bitcoin Core merged a policy amendment on Oct. 22 that lets developers backport fixes for easily rediscovered vulnerabilities to every maintained release line and publish an advisory alongside them. A network snapshot from Oct. 18 shows that 3,671 of 8,422 self-reported Bitcoin Core peers (43.6%) ran release lines that had already reached end of...
By Gino Matos 10/24/2026, 2:45:04 PM
Argentina drops criminal probe into President Milei over crashed memecoin LIBRA
The judge found that Milei's promotion of LIBRA did not constitute fraud, despite the attention his support drew to the token.
By Francisco Rodrigues 10/24/2026, 2:38:47 PM
Bitcoin Price Suddenly Dumps Below $80K as Liquidations Surge to $670M
ETH slides further away from $2,400, SOL just dipped below $100. ZEC is down by over 7%.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/24/2026, 2:34:28 PM
BNB Chain Tops Solana, Robinhood as Equity Volume Jumps 11x to $25.6B
BNB Chain emerged as the leading blockchain for tokenized equities in the third quarter, with trading volume surging to about $25.6 billion and supply reaching $1.13 billion. BNB Chain Widens Tokenized-Stock Lead BNB Chain’s tokenized-stock market went from experiment to major business in a single quarter. Tokenized-equity trading reached roughly...
By Emmanuel Musa 10/24/2026, 2:30:53 PM
New York AG Pursues $1,300,000,0000 From Crypto Pyramid Scheme Targeting Prayer Groups
NY AG Letitia James secured nearly $6M from four promoters in a crypto pyramid scheme and seeks $1.3B from founders after default judgment; scheme defrauded over 11,000 New Yorkers via false promises in religious communities. The post New York AG Pursues $1,300,000,0000 From Crypto Pyramid Scheme Targeting Prayer Groups appeared first on The Daily...
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/24/2026, 2:30:04 PM
XRP Hit by 2008% Liquidation Imbalance as Market Selloff Intensifies
XRP long positions hit in market selloff, making the next price move crucial for short-term sentiment.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 10/24/2026, 2:15:12 PM
XRP Cost Basis Heatmap Shows 2.5 Billion Tokens Stuck at $1.61
On-chain data from Glassnode's XRP Cost Basis Distribution Heatmap (CBDH) shows that a large amount of XRP could face selling pressure if the price recovers. Specifically, the XRP Cost Basis data reveals that approximately 2.5 billion tokens last changed hands around $1.61, which could create a potential resistance level whenever the price tries...
By Sam Wisdom Raphael 10/24/2026, 2:12:58 PM
Ethereum Price Analysis: Is $2K in Play as Bearish Sentiment Builds?
Ethereum’s failed rebound has given way to renewed selling, leaving the price near $2.37K and below its broader ascending channel. With futures taker activity also shifting toward sell dominance, the bearish continuation scenario remains favored unless buyers reclaim nearby resistance. Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily...
By Shayan Markets 10/24/2026, 2:09:17 PM
Wells Fargo, Cisco, Marvell among latest firms objecting to OKXICE's tokenized stock plan
Six more companies have objected to listing tokenized versions of their stock on the venue, Reuters reported, bringing the total to 22.
By Krisztian Sandor 10/24/2026, 2:06:24 PM
Bitcoin’s wealthy holders turning to loans and yield as investment habits mature: Xapo CEO
Borrowing against bitcoin and earning income to build their BTC holdings are becoming priorities for long-term investors, Xapo Bank CEO Seamus Rocca told CoinDesk.
By Will Canny 10/24/2026, 2:00:00 PM
Franklin Moves Bitcoin DRIP ETFs Toward Nasdaq With Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Two Franklin ETF filings combine US equities with a Bitcoin allocation funded through dividends, adding a different route to crypto exposure.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/24/2026, 2:00:00 PM
Bitget hacker just began laundering the $388 million loot
The Bitget hacker has resumed moving stolen cryptocurrency, transferring $19.48 million across 52 transactions in what may signal the start … Continue reading The post Bitget hacker just began laundering the $388 million loot appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 10/24/2026, 1:50:14 PM
HSBC RedCoin Goes Live, and Tokenized Funds Are Next
HSBC RedCoin, the bank’s Hong Kong dollar stablecoin, is now live inside the PayMe payments app. Customers can send RedCoin and pay merchants without opening a crypto wallet or exchange account. The bank plans to use RedCoin for tokenized fund subscriptions before the end of 2026. HSBC has yet to disclose which blockchain RedCoin runs [...]
By Alexander Zdravkov 10/24/2026, 1:50:00 PM