StablecoinX ENA lock-up ends permanently on Oct. 5
StablecoinX has secured a permanent waiver ending the 48-month lock-up on its ENA holdings from Oct. 5, 2026, while leaving separate controls on token sales in place. StablecoinX ENA restrictions will end on Oct. 5 StablecoinX said in a Sep.…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/17/2026, 7:08:43 PM
Pentagon reports tenfold rise in cybersecurity vulnerabilities due to AI
AI's role in escalating cybersecurity threats highlights the urgent need for robust digital infrastructure and proactive defense strategies. The post Pentagon reports tenfold rise in cybersecurity vulnerabilities due to AI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 7:05:04 PM
CFTC Gives Crypto Wallet Developers a New Regulatory Escape Hatch
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) just opened a regulatory side door for software developers, allowing some to market derivatives, collect trading fees and avoid registering as brokers. The agency’s Market Participants Division extended conditional no-action relief to providers of “passive software” on Sept. 17, taking a...
By Jamie Redman 9/17/2026, 7:01:27 PM
Manchester City seeks opener against Norwich City in Carabao Cup clash
Manchester City's strategic squad rotation in the Carabao Cup highlights the club's depth and focus on developing new talent for future success. The post Manchester City seeks opener against Norwich City in Carabao Cup clash appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 6:58:56 PM
Nigerian National Arrested in Massachusetts, Accused of Illegal Voting in 2022 Midterms
Federal prosecutors have arrested a Nigerian national accused of casting ballots in U.S. elections without ever becoming a citizen. Gladys Adaeze Okafor, 56, of Lynn was taken into custody on September 16, 2026, and charged with unlawfully voting as an illegal immigrant, says the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts. Born in...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/17/2026, 6:58:22 PM
Fal accelerates MiniMax’s open source video model 35x faster without quality loss
Fal's advancements in video model speed and efficiency could revolutionize real-time content creation, enhancing interactive media experiences. The post Fal accelerates MiniMax’s open source video model 35x faster without quality loss appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 6:51:43 PM
Intercepta extends compliance tools to Canton Network’s unique architecture
Intercepta's integration with Canton Network enhances privacy-focused compliance, potentially reshaping institutional blockchain adoption strategies. The post Intercepta extends compliance tools to Canton Network’s unique architecture appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 6:50:09 PM
Tether loses 251,350 Ethereum-based USDT wallets in 11 days
The decline in Ethereum-based USDT wallets may signal market shifts, potential consolidation, or migration to other blockchains, impacting liquidity. The post Tether loses 251,350 Ethereum-based USDT wallets in 11 days appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 6:49:27 PM
Senator Martin Heinrich blocks bipartisan bill to shield consumers from data center energy costs
Heinrich's block highlights the need for stronger federal oversight to ensure equitable energy cost distribution amid rising data center demands. The post Senator Martin Heinrich blocks bipartisan bill to shield consumers from data center energy costs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 6:45:20 PM
SEC, CFTC and FDIC accelerate U.S. crypto adoption amid CLARITY Act delays
Although the CLARITY Act – a proposed legislation in the United States aimed at regulating the cryptocurrency industry – stalled … Continue reading The post SEC, CFTC and FDIC accelerate U.S. crypto adoption amid CLARITY Act delays appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 9/17/2026, 6:44:40 PM
Ducat integrates with TRON to enhance USDT settlement options for Bitcoin-backed dollar tokens
Ducat's integration with TRON could significantly boost Bitcoin-backed stablecoin adoption, enhancing liquidity and stability in emerging markets. The post Ducat integrates with TRON to enhance USDT settlement options for Bitcoin-backed dollar tokens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 6:44:33 PM
Anthropic launches Claude Code Projects for persistent developer coordination
Claude Code Projects' launch signifies a shift towards AI-driven project management, enhancing workflow integration but raising resource concerns. The post Anthropic launches Claude Code Projects for persistent developer coordination appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 6:43:58 PM
Connecticut Ransomware Attacks May Have Exposed Data of More Than 12,600 Residents: Report
Ransomware incidents in New Britain and Meriden may have exposed personal data of more than 12,600 Connecticut residents, according to state breach notices reported by CT Examiner. The post Connecticut Ransomware Attacks May Have Exposed Data of More Than 12,600 Residents: Report appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/17/2026, 6:42:28 PM
Anthropic adopts Google’s SynthID-Text watermarking for all Claude models
Anthropic's adoption of watermarking could set a global standard for AI transparency, influencing regulatory practices and industry norms. The post Anthropic adopts Google’s SynthID-Text watermarking for all Claude models appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 6:42:22 PM
SEC Opens Onchain Stock Trading, but Existing Tokens May Not Qualify
The SEC has granted temporary exemptions allowing onchain trading in tokenised US stocks. But at least two prominent existing products - xStocks and Binance bStocks - may not qualify in their current form. The SEC’s eligibility test focuses on the rights attached to each token. Under the new regime, tokenised stock holders must receive the same...
By Tanya Chepkova 9/17/2026, 6:42:14 PM
Stellar activates Protocol 28 as network hits record throughput and RWA value climbs
The opt-in Soroban tools also ease data migrations, while raw-ledger systems must handle a new empty-ledger value. The post Stellar activates Protocol 28 as network hits record throughput and RWA value climbs appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/17/2026, 6:40:46 PM
Kevin O’Leary says Congress will revisit CLARITY early next year as crypto tax bill advances
The Shark Tank investor says Congress will face pressure to revive crypto market structure legislation as it moves to establish tax rules for digital assets.
By Helene Braun 9/17/2026, 6:40:38 PM
SEC opens door to tokenized U.S. stock trading. Here’s who could benefit
The five-year experiment gives DeFi-style trading venues, tokenization firms and liquidity providers a new U.S. pathway while leaving synthetic stock tokens outside the framework.
By Krisztian Sandor 9/17/2026, 6:38:10 PM
Trump says AI needs only one guardrail: a strong, smart president
The consolidation of AI oversight under presidential control could centralize power, impacting regulatory independence and global competitiveness. The post Trump says AI needs only one guardrail: a strong, smart president appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 6:35:20 PM
Bloxtel brings private 5G infrastructure onchain with Avalanche
Bloxtel's integration of private 5G with blockchain could revolutionize network security, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in enterprise settings. The post Bloxtel brings private 5G infrastructure onchain with Avalanche appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 6:35:09 PM
Coinbase partners with Stablecore to integrate crypto services in US banks
This partnership could accelerate crypto adoption in traditional finance, potentially boosting market confidence and Ethereum's valuation. The post Coinbase partners with Stablecore to integrate crypto services in US banks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 6:34:51 PM
AI crypto tokens rally as King Charles hosts tech leaders
AI-linked crypto tokens have added about 9.4% in market value over the past 24 hours as King Charles III has hosted executives from Nvidia, OpenAI, Anthropic and Google DeepMind for talks on artificial intelligence safety. According to CoinGecko data, the…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/17/2026, 6:34:19 PM
JPMorgan says Bitcoin has more upside than gold, and short sellers are the reason
Bitcoin's potential surge, driven by ETF dynamics and short interest, could reshape investment strategies and challenge traditional safe havens. The post JPMorgan says Bitcoin has more upside than gold, and short sellers are the reason appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 6:33:59 PM
OpenAI staff recognized AI’s existential threat to publishers, New York Times claims in ongoing lawsuit
The lawsuit could reshape AI industry norms, compelling companies to secure content licenses, impacting the economics of AI training. The post OpenAI staff recognized AI’s existential threat to publishers, New York Times claims in ongoing lawsuit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 6:30:16 PM
Private credit defaults vary significantly by reporting source, creating a transparency problem for investors
Investor confidence in private credit is undermined by inconsistent default reporting, complicating risk assessment and portfolio decisions. The post Private credit defaults vary significantly by reporting source, creating a transparency problem for investors appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 6:29:12 PM
CFTC grants broker registration relief to crypto developers
The CFTC has granted conditional broker-registration relief to passive software providers under a no-action position that sets 10 requirements for developers offering tools connected to regulated derivatives trading. CFTC relief covers passive derivatives software The CFTC’s Market Participants Division said…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/17/2026, 6:15:48 PM
Zcash climbs 18% in 24 hours as governance vote and Grayscale inflows fuel rally past $1,500
Zcash's surge highlights the impact of governance decisions and institutional interest on cryptocurrency market dynamics and investor confidence. The post Zcash climbs 18% in 24 hours as governance vote and Grayscale inflows fuel rally past $1,500 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 6:12:49 PM
JUSTICE Skyrockets While Bitcoiners Cheer Return of Julian Assange
The native token of AssangeDAO, JUSTICE, jumped fourfold in a couple of hours amid low trading volume as Wikileaks founder Julian Assange returned to X after two years of silence, prompting welcome messages from bitcoiners. “I’m back,” Assange posted on X on Thursday, sharing a post by Wikileaks with his picture and fueling the JUSTICE […]
By Linas Kmieliauskas 9/17/2026, 6:12:32 PM
FIFA Collect surpasses 1 million users after migrating to its own Avalanche-powered blockchain
FIFA's blockchain success highlights the growing importance of digital assets in sports, enhancing fan engagement and revenue streams. The post FIFA Collect surpasses 1 million users after migrating to its own Avalanche-powered blockchain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 6:12:12 PM
StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson links Zcash rise to Bitcoin ossification fears
Zcash's rise highlights shifting market dynamics, emphasizing adaptability and governance as key factors in crypto's evolving landscape. The post StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson links Zcash rise to Bitcoin ossification fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 6:11:39 PM
HBAR Call Puts a 455% Target On a Level Tested 4 Times
Hedera’s native coin is looking to bounce off this mirror-like structure for 455% upside potential. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 9/17/2026, 6:10:00 PM
Equinix data center in New Jersey leaks 5,000 gallons of diesel into local waterway
The spill highlights the environmental risks of aging infrastructure in data centers, prompting potential regulatory scrutiny and industry reforms. The post Equinix data center in New Jersey leaks 5,000 gallons of diesel into local waterway appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:55:33 PM
Harley Bassman questions Simplify Asset Management’s governance in shareholder letter
Bassman's critique of Simplify's governance could prompt increased scrutiny on ETF structures, potentially influencing industry transparency standards. The post Harley Bassman questions Simplify Asset Management’s governance in shareholder letter appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:55:31 PM
Iran downed at least 2 unmanned American aircraft in recent days, US officials say
Escalating military tensions in the Persian Gulf could lead to significant geopolitical instability and impact global markets and diplomacy. The post Iran downed at least 2 unmanned American aircraft in recent days, US officials say appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 5:54:43 PM
Federal market regulators prepare for crypto policy shift under Clarity Act
The Clarity Act's passage signals a new era of regulatory certainty, potentially fostering innovation and stability in the crypto market. The post Federal market regulators prepare for crypto policy shift under Clarity Act appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:54:35 PM
Anthropic launches beta Life Sciences Verification Program for AI models
Anthropic's program could accelerate breakthroughs in drug discovery and biological research, while raising important ethical and safety considerations. The post Anthropic launches beta Life Sciences Verification Program for AI models appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:53:15 PM
King Charles III hosts private AI summit at Dumfries House with tech leaders and policymakers
The summit underscores the UK's role as a neutral platform for AI dialogue, fostering global consensus on ethical AI development without binding policies. The post King Charles III hosts private AI summit at Dumfries House with tech leaders and policymakers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:48:41 PM
CleanSpark stock gains 5% on proposed $2.23B debt deal
CleanSpark shares have gained 4.73% to close near $13.40 after the Bitcoin miner proposed a $2.227 billion secured notes offering to finance construction at its Sandersville data center campus. CleanSpark said on Sep. 17 that its wholly owned subsidiary, CSDC…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/17/2026, 5:47:37 PM
From Bear to Bull: Analyst Says Bitcoin UTXO Data Points to a Cycle Shift
Bitcoin barely reacted to CLARITY's failure, and one analyst says it's the clearest sign that markets are in a bad news doesn't matter phase.
By Wayne Jones 9/17/2026, 5:46:42 PM
CleanSpark seeks $2.2B through junk-bond offering for Meta-linked AI data center
CleanSpark's bond strategy highlights a shift in data center financing, emphasizing the growing importance of AI infrastructure investments. The post CleanSpark seeks $2.2B through junk-bond offering for Meta-linked AI data center appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:40:24 PM
US targets Iranian crypto exchange BitBank over Strait of Hormuz payments
The sanctions on Iranian crypto exchanges could destabilize global crypto liquidity and heighten compliance risks for international platforms. The post US targets Iranian crypto exchange BitBank over Strait of Hormuz payments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:39:49 PM
Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo says tokenization won’t go mainstream without non-crypto buyers
Tokenization's growth hinges on attracting traditional investors, enhancing market liquidity and fostering broader institutional adoption. The post Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo says tokenization won’t go mainstream without non-crypto buyers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:39:26 PM
US imposes sanctions on Bitbank cryptocurrency exchange, accusing it of enabling Iranian government
The sanctions on Bitbank may hinder U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations, reducing chances for a deal and complicating diplomatic efforts. The post US imposes sanctions on Bitbank cryptocurrency exchange, accusing it of enabling Iranian government appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 5:36:47 PM
XRP Price Forecast: 75% Holders Bought Above $2, Should You Sell?
XRP trades near $1.30 as most holders remain underwater from $2 entries. Key support, resistance levels, and an early-stage alternative explained. The post XRP Price Forecast: 75% Holders Bought Above $2, Should You Sell? appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 9/17/2026, 5:35:43 PM
Sports Illustrated Tickets partners with Premier League clubs as it expands onchain ticketing
The expansion of onchain ticketing in the Premier League could revolutionize fan engagement and stadium operations, enhancing security and flexibility. The post Sports Illustrated Tickets partners with Premier League clubs as it expands onchain ticketing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:34:35 PM
Securitize manages $5B in tokenized assets, targets non-crypto users
Securitize's focus on non-crypto users may drive mainstream adoption of tokenized assets, influencing traditional finance and regulatory landscapes. The post Securitize manages $5B in tokenized assets, targets non-crypto users appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 5:34:32 PM
Goldman Sachs reverses Fed call twice in four days, sending ripples through Bitcoin and XRP markets
Goldman's forecast shifts highlight market volatility, impacting crypto's stability and investor strategies amid potential sustained Fed tightening. The post Goldman Sachs reverses Fed call twice in four days, sending ripples through Bitcoin and XRP markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:34:04 PM
Roundtable secures $1B deal with Paradium.AI for media platform migration
The deal could reshape media monetization, integrating AI and DeFi, potentially setting new industry standards and influencing future partnerships. The post Roundtable secures $1B deal with Paradium.AI for media platform migration appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/17/2026, 5:33:59 PM
Trump: Major progress on US Army base in Poland, location announcement soon
The potential establishment of a U.S. Army base in Poland could solidify NATO's eastern defense, complicating peace efforts in Eastern Europe. The post Trump: Major progress on US Army base in Poland, location announcement soon appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/17/2026, 5:33:36 PM
BlackRock Snaps Up $1B in Bitcoin While Grayscale Dumps
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF has purchased a massive $1.08 billion worth of BTC, on-chain reporting firm Arkham shows.
By Talha Arshad 9/17/2026, 5:33:36 PM