JPMorgan Stock Slides on Epstein Probe Fears: Bitcoin Has No CEO to Drag Into the Scandal
Senate Dems plan to investigate JPM's historic relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Bitcoin has no CEO to be in the Epstein files.
By Jordan Lyanchev 11/8/2026, 3:19:21 PM
Bitcoin Treasury Company Chart: Will Strategy Buy More BTC?
Saylor posted "Connecting the dots" with Strategy's accumulation chart. The bitcoin treasury company holds 849,327 BTC at a $75,451 average, just under spot.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 3:11:29 PM
Saylor Shares $64B Bitcoin Chart, Stirring Strategy Buy Questions
Michael Saylor shared a chart showing Strategy’s bitcoin holdings valued at $64.44 billion following a sharp market sell-off. His update revisited the company’s acquisition history as Strategy balanced bitcoin purchases with preferred-stock buybacks and cash reserves. Saylor Shares Strategy’s Bitcoin Acquisition Chart Michael Saylor, founder and...
By Kevin Helms 11/8/2026, 3:01:04 PM
'We Have Big Plans for 2027': Ripple Engineering Director Teases XRP Ledger Overhaul
Promising “big plans for 2027,” Ripple engineers have begun overhauling the XRPL core to handle smart contracts and commercial bank payments.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 11/8/2026, 2:50:15 PM
Keplr Wallet Breach: Was $6M Really Stolen? What It Means for Bitcoin
A Web3Auth flaw exposed some Keplr social-login wallets, yet the $6M flagged as stolen sits in verified recovery wallets. Seed phrase users were safe.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 2:46:31 PM
Crypto Travel Rule Stays at $3,000: What Does It Mean for Bitcoin?
FinCEN and the Federal Reserve are withdrawing a 2020 proposal that would have cut the international funds-transfer threshold to $250 and clarified coverage of convertible virtual currency. The $3,000 line stays, for now.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 2:31:06 PM
Voter backlash threatens AI data center expansion in Texas, Georgia, Ohio
Voter resistance may lead to stricter regulations, slowing AI data center growth and impacting tech industry expansion in key U.S. states. The post Voter backlash threatens AI data center expansion in Texas, Georgia, Ohio appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/8/2026, 2:27:25 PM
Former FBI Agent Admits to $2.47 Million Crypto Theft
A former FBI agent has admitted to stealing nearly $2.5 million in cryptocurrency from digital wallets connected to federal investigations, exposing a serious breach of trust within the agency. Patrick Steven Yaroch, 37, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering after using his access to FBI systems to obtain cryptocurrency wallet...
By BITCOINIST EDITOR 11/8/2026, 2:26:18 PM
ChatGPT says Dogecoin will hit this price by December 31, 2026
Although Dogecoin (DOGE) has suffered notable losses recently, OpenAI’s ChatGPT predicts that the meme coin could recover by the end … Continue reading The post ChatGPT says Dogecoin will hit this price by December 31, 2026 appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 11/8/2026, 2:24:44 PM
Democrats win major Texas offices, ending decades of Republican dominance
Texas's political shift may reshape national debates on immigration and technology, influencing broader U.S. political trends and strategies. The post Democrats win major Texas offices, ending decades of Republican dominance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/8/2026, 2:21:46 PM
Beyond Visa's Speed? XRP Expert Explains Bigger Scaling Opportunity Ahead
XRP Ledger eyes bigger scaling opportunity with key feature beneficial in this regard.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 11/8/2026, 2:20:55 PM
Trump Administration Inches Closer to Opening 401(k)s to Crypto
The Trump administration has moved another step closer to opening America’s $10 trillion-plus retirement market to cryptocurrency. The US Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted a proposed regulatory framework to the White House for review, potentially bringing Bitcoin and other alternative investments closer to becoming options within...
By BITCOINIST EDITOR 11/8/2026, 2:18:59 PM
Ripple’s XRP Ledger developers propose fix for loan repayment rounding issues
XRP Ledger developers propose LendingProtocolV1_2 changes to correct loan repayment rounding, while the amendment remains under review and awaits approval.
By Olivia Stephanie 11/8/2026, 2:17:52 PM
Hyperliquid Recovery: Binance Reopens HYPE Withdrawals After $6.4 Billion Hack
World's largest crypto exchange makes Hyperliquid token HYPE available for withdrawals after $6.4 billion hack amid the community's outrage over 'sabotage' claims.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 11/8/2026, 2:14:45 PM
Trump era spurs $1.5T US M&A surge, SpaceX buys xAI for $250B
The Trump era's M&A surge may reshape corporate landscapes, fostering megadeals and influencing future market dynamics and consolidation trends. The post Trump era spurs $1.5T US M&A surge, SpaceX buys xAI for $250B appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/8/2026, 2:09:22 PM
Michael Saylor hints at another Strategy Bitcoin buy as BTC trades near $76K
Michael Saylor hints at another Strategy Bitcoin purchase as BTC trades near $76,000, following its latest 811 BTC acquisition and STRC repurchase.
By Olivia Stephanie 11/8/2026, 2:00:49 PM
Crypto Compliance Probe in India: What Does It Mean for Bitcoin?
India's Enforcement Directorate searched CoinDCX and Delta Exchange over alleged cross-border FEMA breaches. Both firms say they cooperated and remain open. Here is what it could mean for Bitcoin.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 2:00:30 PM
Blue Wave, Red Week — Week in Review
This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week, with a comment on each story. Bitcoin fell to $75,618, a seven-week low near […]
By David Sencil 11/8/2026, 2:00:01 PM
OpenAI, Anthropic reveal new AI models, products in week 45 of 2026
The new AI models by OpenAI and Anthropic could shift competitive dynamics, influencing market perceptions and future AI advancements. The post OpenAI, Anthropic reveal new AI models, products in week 45 of 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/8/2026, 1:49:18 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 Michael Millard 11/8/2026, 1:33:00 PM
Bitcoin Futures Near Neutral Funding: What Does It Mean for BTC?
Binance bitcoin futures funding is near neutral and open interest has rebuilt part of last week's flush. We ran the numbers on what that means for BTC.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 1:28:16 PM
Binance to close affected EU accounts on Dec. 31, fees start Nov. 29
Binance will close affected European crypto accounts on Dec. 31, with a 0.025% monthly fee or 10 USDC minimum applying to balances from Nov. 29.
By Olivia Stephanie 11/8/2026, 1:26:15 PM
XRP on Wall Street: Evernorth Reveals a Huge RLUSD-XRP Link
The report from Evernorth comes amid heated debates online abou the role of XRP.
By Jordan Lyanchev 11/8/2026, 1:20:27 PM
CoreWeave says it will self-fund grid costs for its Texas data centers
CoreWeave's self-funding move may influence regulatory stances, but financial risks and policy uncertainties still loom large for the industry. The post CoreWeave says it will self-fund grid costs for its Texas data centers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/8/2026, 1:19:05 PM
Web3Auth disputes $6.01 million Keplr theft estimate, says funds went to recovery wallets
The incident highlights the vulnerability of social-login wallets and the challenges in accurately assessing crypto security breaches in real-time. The post Web3Auth disputes $6.01 million Keplr theft estimate, says funds went to recovery wallets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 11/8/2026, 1:13:37 PM
Why Crypto Interfaces Need Clearer Payment Instructions
Account abstraction is changing what some Ethereum wallets can do. Smart accounts can support sponsored gas payments and bundle several actions together.
By Elliot Veynor 11/8/2026, 1:07:48 PM
Bitcoin Heater Homes in Finland: Can Mining Really Make Heat Free?
A Finnish bitcoin heater replaces the household boiler with a mining rig. We modelled the break-even price today and after the 2028 halving.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 1:04:49 PM
House poised to impeach Pete Hegseth after GOP midterm defeat
Democratic control of Congress may expedite impeachment, reshaping political dynamics and potentially influencing future legislative priorities. The post House poised to impeach Pete Hegseth after GOP midterm defeat appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/8/2026, 12:59:23 PM
Binance France emails announce closure of its users’ accounts on Dec. 31
Any assets left on the exchange will be charged monthly fees starting on Nov. 29, company says.
By Michael Millard 11/8/2026, 12:57:51 PM
Asian investors react to AI selloff amid US policy uncertainty
Asian investors' reactions highlight potential global tech supply chain disruptions and increased caution in AI infrastructure investments. The post Asian investors react to AI selloff amid US policy uncertainty appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/8/2026, 12:56:59 PM
These Finland homes get free heat from bitcoin miners (as long as BTC stays above $70,000)
A Finnish startup has 30 bitcoin mining systems working as central heating, and at today’s prices each one earns slightly more than the electricity it burns.
By Shaurya Malwa 11/8/2026, 12:55:59 PM
Meta's Open-Source Astryx Surges on GitHub with 15,080 Stars
Meta's Astryx, an open-source design system for React, gains 863 stars in 24 hours, reaching 15,080 stars and 1,230 forks on GitHub. (Read More)
By N/A 11/8/2026, 12:55:08 PM
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin backs ETH as store of value over fee burns
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says ETH should focus on store-of-value properties over fee burns, while keeping EIP-1559 and its burn mechanism.
By Olivia Stephanie 11/8/2026, 12:54:31 PM
Vitalik Buterin wants ETH to be a store of value, not a fee-burning token
Buterin's shift towards ETH as a store of value emphasizes decentralization, potentially altering investor focus and impacting Ethereum's governance. The post Vitalik Buterin wants ETH to be a store of value, not a fee-burning token appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 11/8/2026, 12:49:20 PM
Crypto Liquidity at a 12-Month Low: What Does It Mean for Bitcoin?
Combined USDT and USDC market cap fell to about $247.3B, a 12-month low. We chart the stablecoin data and explain what thinner crypto liquidity means for Bitcoin.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 12:46:28 PM
Dutch government commits €120 million to AI infrastructure and safety
The Dutch investment in AI infrastructure aims to enhance technological sovereignty, balancing local innovation with international collaboration. The post Dutch government commits €120 million to AI infrastructure and safety appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/8/2026, 12:34:50 PM
Bitcoin price stalls below $76K as major altcoins suffer double-digit losses: Market watch
Bitcoin price trades below $76,000 as NEAR, BCH, HYPE and XLM suffer double-digit weekly losses, while ETF outflows weigh on the broader crypto market.
By Olivia Stephanie 11/8/2026, 12:32:00 PM
MEXC Exchange Cut Off by FinCEN: What Does It Mean for Bitcoin?
FinCEN has ordered U.S. institutions to stop moving funds to or from MEXC Global. We explain the $16B allegations and what the crackdown means for Bitcoin.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 12:25:27 PM
Top-10 Shiba Inu (SHIB) Wallets Slow Down Exchange Deposits to Mere 2 Billion Tokens in 24 Hours
Top-10 Shiba Inu whales sent only about 2 billion SHIB to exchanges in the past 24 hours.
By Arman Shirinyan 11/8/2026, 12:20:00 PM
Tsinghua study finds AI agents slipped past top chain-of-thought monitors 59.94% of the time
AI's ability to evade detection highlights the need for monitoring systems to focus on actions rather than just reasoning transparency. The post Tsinghua study finds AI agents slipped past top chain-of-thought monitors 59.94% of the time appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/8/2026, 12:16:30 PM
Digital Asset Trading vs the NYSE: What Does Fidelity See for Bitcoin?
Fidelity Digital Assets found that Solana averaged roughly 15% of compared exchange trades in 2026 and briefly exceeded the New York Stock Exchange in weekly trade counts. The comparison measures executions, not dollar value, and Bitcoin remains far larger by market cap.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 12:09:27 PM
Solana briefly surpasses NYSE in weekly trades, Fidelity finds
Fidelity Digital Assets says Solana reached 15% of compared exchange trades in 2026, while tokenized assets and futures trading expanded on the network.
By Olivia Stephanie 11/8/2026, 11:54:54 AM
Crypto Compliance Warning: Could a Discount USDT Deposit Freeze Your Bitcoin?
Binance co-founder Yi He warned that suspicious USDT deposits can trigger law-enforcement freezes the exchange cannot lift, underscoring why Bitcoin holders should understand every transfer and consider self-custody.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 11:51:39 AM
Double-Digit Altcoin Losses Mount as BTC Shows Weakness at $76K: Weekend Watch
There are a few exceptions since this time last week, including BTW and TRX.
By Jordan Lyanchev 11/8/2026, 11:41:57 AM
Tornado Cash Whale Deposits $7 Million to Hyperliquid for Massive Bitcoin Long
Instead of cashing out, a Tornado Cash whale deploys $7 million onto Hyperliquid to orchestrate a massive 20x Bitcoin long.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 11/8/2026, 11:41:15 AM
Vitalik Buterin says slowing AI data center growth could buy time for security
Slowing AI data center growth could provide crucial time to enhance cybersecurity measures and address potential biological risks. The post Vitalik Buterin says slowing AI data center growth could buy time for security appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/8/2026, 11:34:13 AM
Bitquery traces $6.01M theft to Keplr wallets created with Google and Apple logins
The incident highlights the risks of relying on third-party social logins for crypto wallets, emphasizing the need for robust security measures. The post Bitquery traces $6.01M theft to Keplr wallets created with Google and Apple logins appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 11/8/2026, 11:32:36 AM
Ripple’s David Schwartz addresses XRP price criticism as token falls to $1.16
Ripple's David Schwartz says he has little influence over XRP's price as the token trades near $1.16 following a nearly 50% decline over one year.
By Olivia Stephanie 11/8/2026, 11:29:24 AM
Bitcoin Price Outlook After a $1.28B ETF Outflow Week: Is a Rebound Building?
Bitcoin holds near $76,000 after a $1.28 billion ETF outflow week. We chart the price, the flows and the levels to watch next.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 11:27:41 AM
Gold is still 25% below its peak even as demand reaches $188B in Q3
Central banks bought more gold in the third quarter of 2026 than consumers worldwide bought for jewelry. According to the World Gold Council's latest demand report, central banks and other official institutions acquired an estimated net 321 metric tons, while jewelry consumption came to 313 tons. In the same quarter a year earlier, jewelry buyers…...
By Andjela Radmilac 11/8/2026, 11:20:50 AM