Ethereum open interest drops 11.7% to lowest level since June 2026
The decline in Ethereum open interest suggests a cautious market sentiment, potentially reducing volatility but indicating bearish expectations. The post Ethereum open interest drops 11.7% to lowest level since June 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/8/2026, 7:17:40 PM
NFL backs New Jersey authorities in SCOTUS petition over Kalshi
According to the league, Kalshi and other prediction markets “threaten game integrity” because many event contracts are “highly susceptible to manipulation.”
By Turner Wright 10/8/2026, 7:17:18 PM
AI Coding Agents Drive Surge in Bitcoin Integration Requests: Breez
Bitcoin Magazine AI Coding Agents Drive Surge in Bitcoin Integration Requests: Breez Bitcoin software company Breez said demand for its developer tools has surged since AI coding agents went mainstream, with partnership inquiries rising roughly 14-fold as developers, and increasingly the agents they deploy, look to add bitcoin payments to their...
By Mathew Di Salvo 10/8/2026, 7:17:12 PM
Banking Giant Standard Chartered Expands Crypto Custody to Singapore
Standard Chartered is preparing to bring institutional crypto custody to Singapore, expanding its digital asset operations into another major financial center. Announced on Thursday, the proposed service would cover selected cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) for institutional and accredited corporate clients....
By Jamie Redman 10/8/2026, 7:15:46 PM
Fired OpenAI safety researchers publish open letter on AI oversight
The open letter highlights the urgent need for industry-wide collaboration on AI safety, emphasizing transparency and independent oversight. The post Fired OpenAI safety researchers publish open letter on AI oversight appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 7:11:21 PM
Anthropic expands its cyber verification program into a three-tier access system
Anthropic's tiered access system could enhance cybersecurity collaboration, potentially accelerating threat response and vulnerability management. The post Anthropic expands its cyber verification program into a three-tier access system appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 7:10:26 PM
Bitcoin Dominance Hits 1-Month High, Altcoins Remain at Risk
Bitcoin dominance has surged to a one-month high of 60.05% as a brutal crypto market selloff sends major altcoins.
By Alex Dovbnya 10/8/2026, 7:10:23 PM
WhiteBIT Integrates Lightning Network for Fast and Cheap Bitcoin Transactions
Bitcoin Magazine WhiteBIT Integrates Lightning Network for Fast and Cheap Bitcoin Transactions The Swiss crypto exchange has onboarded the Lightning Network to help people withdraw and deposit bitcoin with ease. This post WhiteBIT Integrates Lightning Network for Fast and Cheap Bitcoin Transactions first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written...
By Mathew Di Salvo 10/8/2026, 7:10:07 PM
Wall Street’s biggest banks extend borrowing binge to fund AI boom
The borrowing surge to fund AI growth could strain credit markets, impacting bank balance sheets and tech valuations if returns lag. The post Wall Street’s biggest banks extend borrowing binge to fund AI boom appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 7:09:28 PM
Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Is Ready to Explode as Analyst Eyes SSL Sweep
Dogecoin (DOGE) traded lower Thursday as a broader crypto market selloff weighed on digital assets. Bitcoin fell below $84,000, hitting $81,254 before partially recovering. The downturn triggered a wave of long-position liquidations across the market. According to CoinGlass, traders liquidated about $688.8 million in crypto positions over the past...
By Newton Gitonga 10/8/2026, 7:07:46 PM
ACAMS and Chainalysis expand crypto crime training as scam losses hit $17B
ACAMS and Chainalysis have expanded their crypto financial crime training program after Chainalysis estimated that scams and fraud stole $17 billion in cryptocurrency during 2025. ACAMS said in its Oct. 8 announcement that its redesigned Certified Cryptoasset AFC Specialist certification…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/8/2026, 7:06:21 PM
USDT’s grip on Asia-Pacific stablecoin payments loosens to 91%
The shift towards compliance-focused stablecoins in Asia-Pacific may signal a broader trend of regulatory integration influencing market dynamics. The post USDT’s grip on Asia-Pacific stablecoin payments loosens to 91% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/8/2026, 7:05:17 PM
State of AI report returns for its ninth year with Anthropic atop the benchmarks
The report underscores AI's evolving role in self-development, robotics, and cybersecurity, shaping future tech and policy landscapes. The post State of AI report returns for its ninth year with Anthropic atop the benchmarks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 7:03:01 PM
Mississippi utility warns AWS of potential disconnection during peak demand
The situation underscores the need for infrastructure upgrades to support data center growth, potentially influencing policies in other states. The post Mississippi utility warns AWS of potential disconnection during peak demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/8/2026, 7:02:51 PM
Oleg Fomenko publishes offline threshold Schnorr wallet for Bitcoin
Fomenko's offline wallet enhances Bitcoin security by enabling decentralized key management, but its unaudited status raises security concerns. The post Oleg Fomenko publishes offline threshold Schnorr wallet for Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/8/2026, 7:02:46 PM
Polygon Opens Its Money Stack To TRON’s $94 Billion USDT Market
Polygon Open Money Stack now supports TRON, giving payment and fintech businesses a single infrastructure layer for bank transfers, wallets, cross-chain routing and payouts involving TRC-20 USDT. Polygon says more than $94 billion of USDT currently circulates on TRON.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Lawrence Wong warns the AI tech rally will eventually face a correction
The AI tech rally's eventual correction could challenge economies reliant on semiconductor demand, urging strategic investment and skill development. The post Lawrence Wong warns the AI tech rally will eventually face a correction appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 6:59:02 PM
Trump’s Super Intelligence Force leaders meet Thursday to set the agenda
The SIF's light regulation approach may spark debate on AI oversight, balancing innovation with national security and ethical concerns. The post Trump’s Super Intelligence Force leaders meet Thursday to set the agenda appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 6:54:10 PM
Hone raises $60 million to build AI agents for business operations
Hone's launch highlights a shift towards AI-driven business operations, signaling investor confidence in scalable, long-term AI solutions. The post Hone raises $60 million to build AI agents for business operations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 6:47:46 PM
Hunter Biden Blasts Market Makers Over LAPTOP’s 99% Price Crash
Hunter Biden is firing back over the disastrous launch of his LAPTOP meme coin project, which briefly rocketed more than 600,000% before collapsing 98% within an hour. An independent forensic review points to two market makers that allegedly pocketed millions while traders took a beating. But onchain investigator Dethective has thrown another...
By Jamie Redman 10/8/2026, 6:45:44 PM
Europol says crypto’s quantum upgrade could take years and urges work to start now
Wallet keys are the main exposure, Europol says, with users urged to migrate as quantum-resistant wallets become available. The post Europol says crypto’s quantum upgrade could take years and urges work to start now appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/8/2026, 6:40:23 PM
DOT price tests $1 support as Polkadot launches dotUSD stablecoin
DOT price has fallen toward $1 as Polkadot launches its native dotUSD stablecoin, with daily support under pressure and a rounded top forming on the 4-hour chart. TradingView’s Binance DOT/USDT daily chart showed Polkadot trading at $1.032 on Oct. 8,…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/8/2026, 6:40:18 PM
Greece Plans Crypto Capital Gains Tax: Report
Bitcoin Magazine Greece Plans Crypto Capital Gains Tax: Report Greece is planning a law to tax crypto investors’ capital gains at a rate of 15%, according to reports. According to Reuters and local media, the country’s Finance Ministry has drafted a bill with the proposal. Greece currently has no legal framework for taxing crypto. Under the draft,...
By Mathew Di Salvo 10/8/2026, 6:39:39 PM
THORChain Launches Native Zcash Swaps
[PRESS RELEASE – George Town, , October 8, 2026 —, Cayman Islands, October 8th, 2026] THORChain, a decentralized exchange, announced that native Zcash (ZEC) swaps are now live, allowing users to exchange ZEC with assets across other supported blockchain networks without relying on wrapped tokens or a centralized exchange. The launch follows...
By Chainwire 10/8/2026, 6:39:01 PM
NEAR Cracks the Top 20: Why Bitwise’s Matt Hougan Is Paying Attention
Despite criticism that humans still dominate NEAR's user base, Hougan sees value in its growing Intents business.
By Chayanika Deka 10/8/2026, 6:38:56 PM
Harvey LAB-AA v1.1 adds hallucination checks to legal AI benchmark
The addition of hallucination checks in legal AI benchmarks enhances accuracy, potentially reducing errors and improving trust in AI-assisted legal work. The post Harvey LAB-AA v1.1 adds hallucination checks to legal AI benchmark appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 6:38:01 PM
Consensys and ClearToken team up on 24/7 settlement for wholesale markets
The partnership could revolutionize financial markets by enabling seamless, around-the-clock transactions, reducing settlement risks and delays. The post Consensys and ClearToken team up on 24/7 settlement for wholesale markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/8/2026, 6:32:33 PM
IMF Keeps Both XRP & Stellar In The Institutional Convo
The International Monetary Fund just released their latest stability report, a vibe check including XRP & XLM. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 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 10/8/2026, 6:29:33 PM
4 Proof-of-Work Coins Still Accepted at Crypto Casinos
Four proof-of-work coins still accepted at crypto casinos, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Dash and Monero, with launch dates, mining algorithms, block times and how confirmations shape the wait.
By Crypto Daily 10/8/2026, 6:27:27 PM
Oracle weighs trucked natural gas for Project Jupiter as pipeline slips
Oracle's reliance on costly trucked gas for AI centers highlights infrastructure challenges, potentially impacting project timelines and budgets. The post Oracle weighs trucked natural gas for Project Jupiter as pipeline slips appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 6:25:45 PM
Synopsys reportedly eyes Chinese AI labs to speed up chip design
Synopsys' strategic AI collaborations could redefine chip design efficiency, impacting global semiconductor innovation and competitive dynamics. The post Synopsys reportedly eyes Chinese AI labs to speed up chip design appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 6:21:22 PM
AWS CEO Matt Garman defends AI spending with a spread-out customer base
AWS's diversified customer base mitigates risk, supporting sustainable AI investment growth and positioning AWS as a key player in AI infrastructure. The post AWS CEO Matt Garman defends AI spending with a spread-out customer base appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 6:19:30 PM
Netflix drops trailer for series based on FTX’s SBF and Caroline Ellison
Sam Bankman-Fried remains in federal prison following his 2023 conviction, while Caroline Ellison was released in January.
By Turner Wright 10/8/2026, 6:17:35 PM
How Plinko and Dice Games Set Their Odds at Crypto Casinos
How Plinko and Dice games set their odds at crypto casinos: a seeded random number, a probability map and a payout rule, with a worked Plinko table and its return.
By Crypto Daily 10/8/2026, 6:15:46 PM
US Government Shifts $1 Billion in Bitcoin, $94 Million in Tether
The U.S. government’s cryptocurrency shuffle isn’t over. Following two days of bitcoin transfers totaling $770 million, federal wallets moved another 12,267.02 BTC worth approximately $1.01 billion on Thursday. The latest activity also included $94.15 million in USDT and some small test transactions, raising fresh questions about the government’s...
By Jamie Redman 10/8/2026, 6:15:14 PM
UK sanctions crypto platforms accused of helping Russia evade restrictions
The United Kingdom has sanctioned three cryptocurrency exchanges, two payment platforms and one individual in an Oct. 8 package of 38 designations targeting financial services, oil revenue and suppliers accused of supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Foreign, Commonwealth &…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/8/2026, 6:14:39 PM
Crypto crumbles as anniversary of flash crash nears
It was October 10, 2025, when bitcoin plunged from about $122,000 to $105,000, with much of the decline occurring within minutes.
By Stephen Alpher 10/8/2026, 6:14:39 PM
Union Square Ventures raises $900 million and reduces active partnership
USV's streamlined approach and larger funds position it to lead significant early-stage investments, impacting AI-driven sectors and VC dynamics. The post Union Square Ventures raises $900 million and reduces active partnership appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 6:14:13 PM
Applied Materials posts record $9.12 billion quarter as AI chip demand surges
The surge in AI chip demand signals a transformative shift in the semiconductor industry, potentially reshaping global tech dynamics and economies. The post Applied Materials posts record $9.12 billion quarter as AI chip demand surges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 6:11:40 PM
Each-Way Betting Explained for Crypto Racing Fans
Each-way betting explained for crypto racing fans: how the stake splits, the place-fraction formula, three outcomes worked through, and the win odds where each-way starts to pay.
By Crypto Daily 10/8/2026, 6:10:14 PM
Bitcoin price risks $78,000 as bearish MACD crossover forms
Bitcoin price has fallen toward $80,800, bringing its 50-day moving average into focus as a bearish daily MACD crossover and an oversold 4-hour RSI put the $80,000 level under pressure. TradingView’s Binance BTC/USDT daily chart showed Bitcoin trading at $80,806…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/8/2026, 6:07:08 PM
NFL joins pushback against prediction markets as U.S. Supreme Court asked to act
In opposition to federal oversight of the prediction markets, the National Football League has sided with states, Gary Gensler and one of the authors of the relevant law.
By Jesse Hamilton 10/8/2026, 6:06:41 PM
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee warns a 6% 10-year Treasury yield would pressure stocks
A 6% Treasury yield could destabilize financial markets, challenging stock valuations and exposing vulnerabilities in leveraged sectors. The post Fundstrat’s Tom Lee warns a 6% 10-year Treasury yield would pressure stocks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/8/2026, 6:04:20 PM
USA Today sues OpenAI, seeking more than $250 million
This lawsuit highlights growing tensions between AI developers and content creators, potentially reshaping copyright law and AI training norms. The post USA Today sues OpenAI, seeking more than $250 million appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 6:02:34 PM
Trump urges “super intelligence” terminology as White House still uses AI
Trump's terminology shift to "super intelligence" may influence federal policy and tech industry dynamics, highlighting geopolitical tensions. The post Trump urges “super intelligence” terminology as White House still uses AI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 6:01:18 PM
Sui’s Hashi Bitcoin Finance Network Launches With More Than $500 Million Committed
Hashi, Sui's native Bitcoin finance infrastructure, will begin a phased mainnet rollout later this month with more than $500 million in committed capital. Anchorage Digital has joined the launch coalition, giving institutional clients routes into Hashi through qualified custody and self-custody infrastructure.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM
Binance Puts 400 BNB Behind A Meteora Trading Competition
Binance has launched a Meteora spot trading competition running through October 15, with 400 BNB in token vouchers allocated to the main prize pool. Eligible users must register and trade at least $500 worth of MET pairs to qualify.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM
Samsung To Bring Solana Stablecoins to 1 Billion Devices Globally
Samsung, the world’s largest smartphone maker, is partnering with Solana (SOL) to bring USDC stablecoin transfers directly to Galaxy devices.
By Newton Gitonga 10/8/2026, 5:58:18 PM
Oracle reports faster recruiting and engineering work with OpenAI tools
Oracle's integration of AI tools highlights the potential for increased efficiency but raises concerns about cost management and AI oversight. The post Oracle reports faster recruiting and engineering work with OpenAI tools appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 5:48:38 PM