OpenAI disrupts extraction attempts linked to Moonshot AI’s Kimi
The incident underscores escalating tensions in the US-China AI race, potentially leading to increased regulatory scrutiny and security measures. The post OpenAI disrupts extraction attempts linked to Moonshot AI’s Kimi appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 5:20:40 PM
UK’s 2027 crypto rules let firms remove trust protection from Bitcoin lent for yield
With FCA applications now open, the expected October 2027 regime will preserve safeguards for in-scope retail borrowing collateral while allowing a lending trust exemption. The post UK’s 2027 crypto rules let firms remove trust protection from Bitcoin lent for yield appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/30/2026, 5:20:04 PM
Moonshot AI faces mounting US scrutiny over Kimi K3 distillation allegations
Increased scrutiny on Moonshot AI could lead to tighter regulations and impact global AI innovation dynamics, affecting international collaborations. The post Moonshot AI faces mounting US scrutiny over Kimi K3 distillation allegations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 5:19:43 PM
OpenAI shuts down Sora video app, ending Disney’s $1 billion partnership plans
OpenAI's pivot to foundational research over consumer products may deter future partnerships, impacting its reputation in the AI industry. The post OpenAI shuts down Sora video app, ending Disney’s $1 billion partnership plans appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 5:18:55 PM
Utilities stocks face worst quarter since pandemic amid data center concerns
The downturn in utilities stocks may prompt regulatory shifts and impact future infrastructure investments, affecting electricity demand growth. The post Utilities stocks face worst quarter since pandemic amid data center concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 5:18:04 PM
Crypto industry gave $8 million to Clarity Act lobbyists who didn't close the deal
In the first half of this year, the sector poured millions into lobbying, with most of it tied to pushing the U.S. market structure bill to a goal it never reached.
By Jesse Hamilton 9/30/2026, 5:16:31 PM
Bitcoin and Gold Outlook: BTC recovers $84K, XAU slips amid softer US PCE
Bitcoin (BTC) gains traction, rising above $84,000 on Wednesday as buyers return after softer-than-expected United States (US) inflation data. The Crypto King marks a second straight day of gradual recovery, building on the demand area between $82,000 and $83,000.
By N/A 9/30/2026, 5:12:09 PM
Trader Who Called XRP’s 2024 Breakout Tells Investors to Brace for “A Lot of Green” Ahead
XRP may be gearing up for another parabolic move, at least according to a trader who called XRP’s breakout from a seven-year pennant in 2024.
By Brenda Ngari 9/30/2026, 5:10:32 PM
Claude AI Predicts BTC Path as a $215K Scenario Takes Shape
AI Predicts BTC levels as Strive buys 6,106 coins in a month and a $215,000 cycle scenario points toward 2028. The post Claude AI Predicts BTC Path as a $215K Scenario Takes Shape appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 9/30/2026, 5:08:01 PM
Sui removes 3,023 impersonation and phishing threats with ChainPatrol
Enhanced security measures by Sui and ChainPatrol could boost user trust and adoption, potentially strengthening the ecosystem's growth. The post Sui removes 3,023 impersonation and phishing threats with ChainPatrol appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/30/2026, 5:07:16 PM
LZ Research paper argues slashing may not protect proof-of-stake networks
The paper suggests proof-of-stake networks may need stronger deterrents, as slashing penalties could be circumvented by coordinated attacks. The post LZ Research paper argues slashing may not protect proof-of-stake networks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 5:06:40 PM
Stolen Bitget Funds Converted to BTC via CoW, Chainflip: Report
Chainflip rejected an attempted deposit tied to the Bitget theft, returning the funds instead of allowing the swap to proceed.
By Wayne Jones 9/30/2026, 5:03:48 PM
ConConAI ($CON) Lands on CoinMarketCap as Phase 4 Presale Builds Toward $0.01 Uniswap Listing
ConConAI ($CON) has now added a major market milestone: the token was listed on CoinMarketCap on September 23, while its presale moves into Phase 4. At a time when crypto investors are watching token utility and measurable progress of new cryptocurrencies, $CON is gaining noticeable momentum.
By Elliot Veynor 9/30/2026, 5:03:47 PM
SpaceXAI plans to unveil multiple Grok pricing tiers soon
SpaceXAI's tiered pricing strategy could reshape AI accessibility, influencing market dynamics and user engagement across different segments. The post SpaceXAI plans to unveil multiple Grok pricing tiers soon appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 5:03:09 PM
Tether Just Minted Nearly Half a Billion in Gold
On-chain analytics firm Arkham shows that this time, the company minted its XAUt tokens, its flagship gold-backed digital currency.
By Talha Arshad 9/30/2026, 5:00:31 PM
House Oversight Chair Comer Probes Crypto.com, Hyperliquid & PredictIt Over Identity Checks
In a major development confirmed on SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, Confirmed announcement/filing for House Oversight Chair Comer Probes Crypto.com, Hyperliquid & PredictIt Over Identity Checks. This operational move highlights expanding activity across the digital asset ecosystem and underscores key developments for market participants. Key Operational...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/30/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Coins for 48 Hours: BlockDAG Unveils BDAG300 Bonus as Zcash & Dogecoin Prices Cool After Rally
ZEC just touched a fresh cycle high near $1,680 before slipping 4.15% to $1,584, with the NU7 upgrade landing within days and long-range Zcash price prediction models already floating $3,700 by 2030. DOGE, meanwhile, is climbing off a weekly low of $0.121 toward $0.150, and every current Dogecoin price prediction is watching whether that bounce...
By Sponsored Content 9/30/2026, 5:00:00 PM
AngMar Management Services Breach Potentially Exposes Data of 35,916 Texas Residents
A Texas home health and hospice management firm has disclosed a data breach that may have exposed the personal and medical information of nearly 36,000 Texas residents. AngMar Management Services of Mansfield says an unauthorized actor may have accessed or acquired information in its systems on or around July 18th of 2026, reports Claim Depot. […]...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/30/2026, 4:55:54 PM
Chainlink’s Sergey Nazarov joins Microsoft and Parallax Ventures for Sibos AI panel
The panel highlights AI's potential to transform finance, raising critical questions about trust, data reliability, and system interoperability. The post Chainlink’s Sergey Nazarov joins Microsoft and Parallax Ventures for Sibos AI panel appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 4:53:27 PM
Bitcoin’s Price Jumps Above $85,000 on Lighter-Than-Expected Inflation Data
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin’s Price Jumps Above $85,000 on Lighter-Than-Expected Inflation Data The August personal consumption expenditures price index came in lower than expected and bitcoin’s price jumped — a little. This post Bitcoin’s Price Jumps Above $85,000 on Lighter-Than-Expected Inflation Data first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is...
By Mathew Di Salvo 9/30/2026, 4:49:17 PM
Open USD launches with over $1B in liquidity commitments
Open USD has launched on four blockchains with more than $1 billion in liquidity commitments from five founding partners, introducing a stablecoin model that ties company rewards and ownership to token supply and use. According to a report, Open Standard’s…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/30/2026, 4:48:15 PM
Anthropic updates labor impact chart in new AI economic scenarios report
AI's rapid integration could widen economic inequality, with capital gains overshadowing labor, potentially reducing consumer spending power. The post Anthropic updates labor impact chart in new AI economic scenarios report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 4:47:48 PM
Only 0.52% of Bitcoin Is Working Onchain—Here’s Why
Only 104,105 BTC, worth about $8.7 billion, is currently deployed in productive onchain strategies, according to a joint report from Yield Basis and Valueverse. That represents just under 0.52% of the circulating bitcoin supply, leaving the vast majority of BTC outside the growing bitcoin DeFi (or BTCFi) economy. Bitcoin’s $8.4B Yield Market...
By Emmanuel Musa 9/30/2026, 4:45:52 PM
Cardano’s “Dead Coin” Narrative Challenged as Analyst Spots Giant ADA Breakout Setup After 9 Years of Compression
Cardano’s ADA may be approaching a pivotal moment after spending nearly nine years trapped in a broader cycle of price compression.
By Brenda Ngari 9/30/2026, 4:45:16 PM
Dogecoin (DOGE) Hits Major Milestone With DogeOS Launch
DogeOS deploys a ZK-Rollup layer on Dogecoin, bringing EVM smart contracts and DeFi apps to native DOGE holders.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 9/30/2026, 4:39:30 PM
Celestica poised for growth as Google and OpenAI push data center demand
Celestica's growth hinges on hyperscaler investments, highlighting the critical role of custom hardware in the evolving AI infrastructure landscape. The post Celestica poised for growth as Google and OpenAI push data center demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 4:38:16 PM
Republican ad targets Crowley on health care in 2026 Wisconsin governor race
Negative campaigning in battleground states like Wisconsin can significantly sway voter sentiment, impacting election outcomes and party confidence. The post Republican ad targets Crowley on health care in 2026 Wisconsin governor race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 4:38:02 PM
FTC opens industry-wide probe into OpenAI Anthropic and other AI labs
The FTC's probe could lead to stricter AI regulations, impacting developers' accountability and expanding the regulatory scope to nonprofits. The post FTC opens industry-wide probe into OpenAI Anthropic and other AI labs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 4:35:39 PM
XRP spot ETFs attract over $300 million in Q3 2026
The United States spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have attracted more than $300 million in cash inflows during the third … Continue reading The post XRP spot ETFs attract over $300 million in Q3 2026 appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 9/30/2026, 4:35:09 PM
Soneium adopts OP Enterprise to support tokenized IP plans
Soneium has adopted OP Enterprise’s fully managed service to support its tokenized intellectual property plans, with OP Labs providing chain operations under a 99.9% monthly uptime target. Soneium announced the agreement in a Sept. 30 statement, saying it had joined…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/30/2026, 4:32:20 PM
Solana’s Alpenglow upgrade hits 54ms median finalization on testnet
Solana's Alpenglow upgrade could significantly enhance blockchain efficiency and resilience, potentially transforming transaction processing. The post Solana’s Alpenglow upgrade hits 54ms median finalization on testnet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 4:30:58 PM
Turek’s absences spark criticism, impact Iowa Senate race momentum
Turek's absences may weaken Democratic prospects in Iowa's Senate race, affecting voter perception and market confidence as elections near. The post Turek’s absences spark criticism, impact Iowa Senate race momentum appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 4:29:21 PM
Bitget ‘gradually back to usual’ as protection fund reaches $309M
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen said that a protection fund created by the company in 2022 “absorbed the financial impact of the incident“ that resulted in $388 million in user losses.
By Turner Wright 9/30/2026, 4:28:30 PM
Hidalgo County sees shift to Trump, local Democratic control remains firm
Local Democratic stability amid national shifts in Hidalgo County highlights complex voter behavior, impacting broader Texas electoral dynamics. The post Hidalgo County sees shift to Trump, local Democratic control remains firm appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 4:23:34 PM
NRCC targets Democratic candidate’s remarks in Michigan’s 7th District race
The NRCC's focus on Lawrence's remarks may shift voter sentiment, impacting the dynamics of a key battleground district in upcoming elections. The post NRCC targets Democratic candidate’s remarks in Michigan’s 7th District race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 4:23:01 PM
a16z’s State of Markets II finds tech powering S&P 500 earnings as AI spending shifts to hardware
The shift towards AI hardware spending could increase market volatility, as tech's dominance ties broader market performance to its fortunes. The post a16z’s State of Markets II finds tech powering S&P 500 earnings as AI spending shifts to hardware appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 4:22:20 PM
Securitize joins the OUSD stablecoin network as a partner
Securitize's partnership with OUSD could streamline blockchain transactions, but its success hinges on converting partner growth into tangible volume. The post Securitize joins the OUSD stablecoin network as a partner appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 9/30/2026, 4:21:14 PM
Stablecoin cards enter ‘hyper growth’ mode as monthly spending hits record $1.17 billion
Paymentscan's Sept. 29 snapshot shows a new tracked volume high and a higher implied amount per transaction. The post Stablecoin cards enter ‘hyper growth’ mode as monthly spending hits record $1.17 billion appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Gino Matos 9/30/2026, 4:20:48 PM
UK’s FCA opens crypto firm applications under new regulatory framework
The FCA's new framework could enhance UK crypto market stability, potentially boosting investment and influencing global regulatory trends. The post UK’s FCA opens crypto firm applications under new regulatory framework appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 4:19:23 PM
PEPE price tests $0.0000041 support as bearish pennant forms
PEPE price has held above $0.000004 as its September rally cools, with improving weekly momentum facing a bearish short-term setup near $0.0000041. TradingView’s Binance PEPE/USDT daily chart showed the token at $0.00000433 on Sep. 30, up 1.64% from the daily…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/30/2026, 4:18:28 PM
Arkham adds right-click shortcut to verify bridge transactions
Arkham's shortcut enhances user efficiency in cross-chain verification, potentially setting a new standard for blockchain analytics platforms. The post Arkham adds right-click shortcut to verify bridge transactions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 9/30/2026, 4:15:54 PM
Bitcoin trader profit margin hits 30.7%, highest since December 2024
Rising profit margins may trigger increased sell-offs, potentially leading to heightened market volatility and testing key support levels. The post Bitcoin trader profit margin hits 30.7%, highest since December 2024 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 9/30/2026, 4:15:20 PM
USDai and sUSDai expand to Solana with cross-chain transfers via OFT
The expansion to Solana enhances USDai's cross-chain capabilities, potentially increasing DeFi adoption and liquidity across diverse ecosystems. The post USDai and sUSDai expand to Solana with cross-chain transfers via OFT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 9/30/2026, 4:14:38 PM
AMD and Micron could be headed for $2 trillion market caps, says analyst
The potential rise of AMD and Micron highlights the growing influence of AI-driven demand on the semiconductor industry's market dynamics. The post AMD and Micron could be headed for $2 trillion market caps, says analyst appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 4:13:42 PM
Cerebras Stock Slips Below $185 IPO Price Amid SemiAnalysis Nvidia Claim, $84M Officer Sale Notices
Cerebras Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CBRS) shares fell over 7% to $181 in afternoon trading on Wednesday, pushing the AI-chip maker below the $185 price of its May initial public offering. Visit Website
By Zabi 9/30/2026, 4:08:57 PM
Ripple’s XRP Looks Best-Placed To Benefit From SWIFT
The top European financial conglomerate’s gradual ISO 20022 transition puts XRP in the strongest seat. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 9/30/2026, 4:07:00 PM
DefiLlama tallies 250 crypto hacks in 2026 as losses top $1B by September
The surge in crypto hacks highlights the urgent need for enhanced security measures and regulatory oversight to protect digital assets. The post DefiLlama tallies 250 crypto hacks in 2026 as losses top $1B by September appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/30/2026, 4:06:06 PM
Brazilian State Energy Giant Petrobras Taps Cardano for Tracing Fuel
Brazilian state-owned energy firm Petrobras is testing Cardano’s blockchain to track the environmental benefits of renewable fuels, expanding an experiment aimed at making emissions claims easier to verify. Putting Energy Evidence on Cardano The state-controlled oil company is working with the Cardano Foundation and researchers at PUC-Rio on two...
By Andrew Hayward 9/30/2026, 4:05:52 PM
Tax on Bitcoin Gains? Dutch Government to Introduce Capital Gains Tax From 2028
Bitcoin Magazine Tax on Bitcoin Gains? Dutch Government to Introduce Capital Gains Tax From 2028 The Dutch government plans to impose a capital gains levy from 2028 on major assets. This post Tax on Bitcoin Gains? Dutch Government to Introduce Capital Gains Tax From 2028 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 9/30/2026, 4:02:33 PM
Latest OKX Proof of Reserves Shows Exchange XRP Balance Up 33% YTD
The latest OKX Proof of Reserves (PoR) report shows the exchange currently holds about 244 million XRP in balance, up 33% year-to-date. As part of efforts to maintain transparency and prove its solvency, leading global crypto exchange OKX recently released its 47th monthly Proof of Reserves report, exactly a month after the 46th edition on Aug....
By Sam Wisdom Raphael 9/30/2026, 4:01:59 PM