Bitcoin tops $86,000 ahead of U.S. jobs report
Bitcoin is up roughly 3% in October as traders await September’s jobs data, while rising bond yields, a stronger dollar weigh on broader markets.
By James Van Straten 10/2/2026, 8:11:54 AM
DOT Price Prediction: Smart Money Is Loading at $1.22 — But One Level Decides Everything
Polkadot sits at a critical inflection point at $1.22 with momentum indicators grinding to a standstill and smart money positioning aggressively long. A clean break above $1.25 opens the door to $1... (Read More)
By N/A 10/2/2026, 8:09:46 AM
MATIC Price Prediction: $0.31 Is the Next Stop Unless Bitcoin Steps In
Polygon is bleeding out slowly at $0.38, pinned below every major moving average on near-zero volume with momentum flatlined and sellers biding their time. Absent a Bitcoin-driven sector bid, the l... (Read More)
By N/A 10/2/2026, 8:01:46 AM
DOGE Price Prediction: $0.10 Ceiling Test Has Smart Money Leaning Long — But the Trap Is Set
Dogecoin is locked in a high-stakes standoff at the $0.10 resistance wall, with whale positioning skewed aggressively bullish but momentum offering zero conviction. A clean break above $0.10 target... (Read More)
By N/A 10/2/2026, 7:54:46 AM
What drove South Korea crypto exchange profits down 78%?
South Korea crypto exchange profits fell 78% in H1 2026 as daily trading volume dropped 44% and won deposits declined 35%, KoFIU data shows.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/2/2026, 7:51:01 AM
XLM Price Forecast Turns Bullish Again as Stellar Eyes a Return to $0.25
XLM trades near $0.2196 after a 3.4% daily rise as Stellar’s BVNK integration and technical levels frame a potential route toward $0.25.
By Maya Sinclair 10/2/2026, 7:47:30 AM
SOL Price Prediction: $130 Break Incoming or Bull Trap? The Moment of Truth Is Now
SOL is pressing $121.31 with momentum stalling at a critical decision zone — a clean close above $124.47 puts $130 squarely in the crosshairs within the week, but the MACD is sending a warning shot... (Read More)
By N/A 10/2/2026, 7:45:46 AM
DOGE Below $0.10: DogeOS Launch Sets Up a Make-or-Break Week for Dogecoin
Dogecoin traded at $0.095973 as DogeOS opened its public testnet. DOGE now faces $0.10 resistance while key daily EMAs offer support.
By Idris Calloway 10/2/2026, 7:45:28 AM
Superhuman acquires GPTZero, the AI detector with $30 million in annual revenue
Superhuman's acquisition of GPTZero highlights the growing demand for AI authenticity tools, potentially reshaping AI integration in various sectors. The post Superhuman acquires GPTZero, the AI detector with $30 million in annual revenue appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 7:45:26 AM
Hedera Gives Back Its IBM Rally — Here's the Level HBAR Needs to Hold
HBAR trades at $0.1024 after reversing much of its IBM Cloud-linked rally. Daily support at $0.1024 and $0.1007 is now pivotal.
By Karim Daniels 10/2/2026, 7:45:13 AM
EIP-8363 Authors Pull Ethereum Staking Reward Burn From Hegotá Upgrade
Lido's representative asked the authors to pull the burn from Hegotá on August 6, two days after it surfaced.
By Jose Oramas 10/2/2026, 7:42:17 AM
ADA Price Prediction: $0.28 or Flush — ADA's Coiling at a Decision Point That Won't Last
Cardano is parked at $0.25 with every major moving average stacked cleanly below it and smart money running 73% net long, but a dead-flat MACD and fading open interest are screaming that this setup... (Read More)
By N/A 10/2/2026, 7:38:46 AM
XRP Price Prediction: $1.55 Is the Line in the Sand — Break It or Bleed Back to $1.38
XRP sits at $1.52 with its entire moving average stack bullishly aligned, but momentum has flatlined at a critical juncture — a clean break above $1.55–$1.57 opens a path to $1.64+, while failure p... (Read More)
By N/A 10/2/2026, 7:31:46 AM
US Judge Dismisses Libra Crypto Class Action Against Kelsier
Judge Jennifer L. Rochon dismissed all alleged charges against the defendants, including fraud, violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, violations of the New York General Business Law, and unjust enrichment. Rochon also denied the plaintiffs’ request to introduce an amended complaint. Libra Matter Settled:...
By Sergio Goschenko 10/2/2026, 7:30:24 AM
“The Rules Haven’t Caught Up”: Vilhelm German on AI Agents and the Future of Payments
AI agents are ready to spend. The bigger question is whether payments infrastructure is ready to trust them. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 10/2/2026, 7:30:00 AM
Fed officials lean toward pausing rate hikes in October, could Bitcoin benefit?
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson has signaled that policymakers may need more time before raising interest rates again, lowering expectations for an October hike as Bitcoin tries to recover while U.S. Treasury yields remain above 5%. Federal Reserve Vice…
By Rony Roy 10/2/2026, 7:29:09 AM
Why are Bitcoin whales sending $30.5B to Binance?
Bitcoin whale stablecoin inflows to Binance climbed 40% to $30.5B over 30 days, while BTC trades near $86,000 and exchange liquidity rises.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/2/2026, 7:25:32 AM
Fidelity Names Bitcoin as Key Diversifier Beyond Stocks and Bonds
Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer has identified Bitcoin as a key portfolio diversifier, pointing to its relatively low correlation with stocks and near-zero correlation with long-term U.S.
By Alex Dovbnya 10/2/2026, 7:25:17 AM
BNB Price Prediction: $808 in Reach, But Crowded Longs Are One Headline Away From a Nasty Flush
BNB sits at $777.51 with smart money and retail stacked long and takers aggressively buying the ask — but the MACD has gone dead flat and 69% of the book is already positioned bullish, setting up a... (Read More)
By N/A 10/2/2026, 7:23:46 AM
Solana enters US banking with 90 North Dakota banks leading it
Roughrider enters production with VersaBank USA issuance and institutional access, while actual payment volume remains undisclosed. The post Solana enters US banking with 90 North Dakota banks leading it appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/2/2026, 7:20:39 AM
ETH Price Prediction: Stalling at $2,758 — Expect a Shakeout Before $2,850 Breaks
Ethereum is coiling just below critical resistance at $2,758 with MACD momentum dead flat and retail traders crowding the long side at a hazardous 2.3:1 ratio. The higher-probability path runs thro... (Read More)
By N/A 10/2/2026, 7:14:46 AM
Getting Started with Crypto Casino Games at mBit Casino
To play casino games with cryptocurrency, you need a funded player account and a game whose rules you understand. On a deposit-based site, you register, send a supported cryptocurrency to the account’s receiving address, and wait for the balance to be credited. You can then select a game, set the stake, and start a round. Connecting a wallet is...
By Alex Costa 10/2/2026, 7:14:03 AM
Trump suggests US could take stakes in AI firms as Anthropic eyes $2T IPO
Government stakes in AI firms could boost investor confidence, potentially leading to higher valuations and increased regulatory support. The post Trump suggests US could take stakes in AI firms as Anthropic eyes $2T IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 7:12:57 AM
BTC Price Prediction: Rally Stalling at $87.5K — Bulls Need a Clean Break or Face a $4K Slide
Bitcoin is pushing $85,944 on a 2.16% daily gain, but momentum oscillators are flattening, open interest is shrinking, and taker sell flow is overwhelming buyers — the $87,509 resistance is a make-... (Read More)
By N/A 10/2/2026, 7:07:46 AM
Upbit adds AI powered tools to explain why crypto prices are moving
Upbit has expanded its AI powered market analytics platform with new tools that summarize daily crypto market conditions and identify news and events linked to price moves in individual digital assets. Dunamu, the operator of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange…
By Rony Roy 10/2/2026, 7:05:18 AM
Minneapolis Bank Teller Allegedly Steals Nearly $41,000, Covers Up by Fabricating Records and Swapping Real Cash With Fake Bills
A Minneapolis bank teller is accused of stealing nearly $41,000 by falsifying records and swapping real cash for counterfeit bills before disappearing from the job, and possibly heading to the Bahamas. Kendrell Lashawna Maliya Stuart, 25, faces a felony theft-by-swindle charge tied to the U.S. Bank branch at 4930 34th Avenue South in Minneapolis,...
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/2/2026, 7:04:16 AM
SBI wants stablecoin QR payments for Japan-Korea travel
SBI DigiTrust, NICE and DSRV are testing stablecoin QR payments for Japanese travelers in South Korea, with results due by December.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/2/2026, 6:51:17 AM
Sam Altman Stares Into a Bright Light Every Morning and Fasts 15 Hours a Day. Here’s Why
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, starts many mornings by spending about 10 to 15 minutes under a full-spectrum LED light while clearing email, a routine he once called “a ridiculous gain for me.” A 2026 BBC Science Focus Magazine comment piece also notes that Altman typically fasts around 15 hours a day and takes […]
By Guest Author 10/2/2026, 6:50:26 AM
Ethereum zkAPI Brings Unlinkable AI Payments to Mainnet
Ethereum's zkAPI separates AI payments from user requests with zero-knowledge proofs as Glamsterdam approaches Sepolia testing.
By Alexander Zdravkov 10/2/2026, 6:45:11 AM
Top Altcoins Price Forecast: Ripple, Cardano, Solana – Strong recovery signals breakout rally
Top altcoins, including Ripple (XRP), Cardano (ADA), and Solana (SOL), are trading in the green, with gains of over 2% so far on Friday. The recovery aligns with Bitcoin (BTC) rising above $86,000 at press time, likely driven by strong inflows into Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).
By N/A 10/2/2026, 6:41:09 AM
Why Is the Crypto Market Up Today?
Crypto market today is turning higher as Bitcoin, Ethereum and major altcoins regain momentum, putting the broader market back in focus at the start of October. Bitcoin has climbed toward $86,000, while Ethereum and XRP are also advancing as traders position ahead of the U.S. jobs report. Strong September ETF inflows, shifting Federal Reserve rate...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 10/2/2026, 6:37:50 AM
US Spot Bitcoin ETF 9-Day Streak Ends, as $150M Leave Funds
US spot Bitcoin ETFs ended a nine-day inflow streak with $148.7m outflows, though September remained positive and institutional BTC holdings remained resilient. The post US Spot Bitcoin ETF 9-Day Streak Ends, as $150M Leave Funds appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Aaron Feuerstein 10/2/2026, 6:35:21 AM
Bitcoin Lightning security alert issued as attackers target older Core Lightning nodes
Core Lightning has warned Bitcoin Lightning Network node operators to upgrade immediately after receiving reports that attackers are targeting systems still running version 26.06.7 or earlier. According to the Core Lightning team, operators using affected older releases should move to…
By Rony Roy 10/2/2026, 6:34:22 AM
Amazon explores $8B deal to shift Nvidia chips off its balance sheet
Amazon's potential SPV deal could enhance financial flexibility, reduce capital expenditure, and offer investors unique AI market exposure. The post Amazon explores $8B deal to shift Nvidia chips off its balance sheet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 6:29:20 AM
The 24/7 Stock Market: How Tokenized Equities Could Rewrite Wall Street Trading
Wall Street is moving toward a market that never fully closes. Tokenized equities are bringing stocks onto blockchain rails capable of continuous trading and settlement, while traditional brokers are expanding access beyond conventional market hours. Tokenized stock activity has accelerated sharply in 2026, with billions of dollars now represented...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 10/2/2026, 6:22:31 AM
Evernorth Set for Nasdaq Debut as XRP Treasury Firm
Evernorth plans to list as XRPN with 473m XRP, creating the largest public pure-play XRP treasury and expanding institutional exposure to the token. The post Evernorth Set for Nasdaq Debut as XRP Treasury Firm appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Aaron Feuerstein 10/2/2026, 6:20:19 AM
South Korea clears token rules for stocks, bonds and funds
South Korea proposed rules for tokenized stocks, bonds and funds, with a KRW100M retail OTC cap before the Feb. 4, 2027 rollout.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/2/2026, 6:11:46 AM
CFTC Wants Event Contracts Defined as Swaps, but Not Casino Games
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has sent the White House two rules that would redraw the legal definition of a swap. That definition is at the center of prediction markets’ fight with the states. One rule would bring event contracts inside the definition, and the other would carve casino-style gambling out of it. While there […]
By Luci Kelemen 10/2/2026, 6:10:30 AM
NEAR Protocol weighs proposal to cut token issuance to 1.6% over two years
Reducing NEAR's token issuance could stabilize its value but may lower staking appeal, impacting network competitiveness and treasury funding. The post NEAR Protocol weighs proposal to cut token issuance to 1.6% over two years appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 6:06:26 AM
PancakeSwap Infinity passes $150 billion in total trading volume
PancakeSwap Infinity's growth highlights the increasing importance of customizable and efficient decentralized exchanges in the crypto ecosystem. The post PancakeSwap Infinity passes $150 billion in total trading volume appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 6:05:34 AM
Solana chosen for Fiserv’s new bank stablecoin platform
Fiserv launches its digital asset platform with Roughrider Coin, giving 90+ North Dakota banks and credit unions access to tokenized settlement.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/2/2026, 6:05:03 AM
NEAR Intents Halts Services After $3.8M Exploit
NEAR Intents paused services on Thursday after a bug in its Omni deposit and withdrawal system let an attacker take about $3.8 million, which the team has pledged to repay to users in full. The post NEAR Intents Halts Services After $3.8M Exploit appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 10/2/2026, 6:03:20 AM
AI tools suspected in Shinhan Bank cyberattack that exposed 25,000 customers
The incident underscores the growing need for robust AI-driven cybersecurity in banking, potentially shifting investor focus and capital allocation. The post AI tools suspected in Shinhan Bank cyberattack that exposed 25,000 customers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 6:03:06 AM
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 Felix Ng 10/2/2026, 6:00:00 AM
FlashLoopAdapter exploit drains $305K from Aave linked Safe wallets
A custom FlashLoopAdapter used to manage leveraged Aave v3 positions has been exploited on Ethereum, leaving two Safe wallets with losses estimated at $305,000 after an attacker bypassed the module’s access controls. Blockchain security firm SlowMist said the attacker exploited…
By Rony Roy 10/2/2026, 5:59:41 AM
Trump to Host Third Memecoin Dinner for Top TRUMP Holders
Donald Trump is billed to speak at a 22 November dinner for the 185 top-ranked TRUMP holders, weeks after Public Citizen estimated losing buyers of the memecoin were down a combined $3.2 billion. The post Trump to Host Third Memecoin Dinner for Top TRUMP Holders appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 10/2/2026, 5:54:20 AM
South Korea crypto exchange profits fall 78% in H1 amid trading slump
South Korean crypto exchange operating profits fell 78% in the first half of 2026 as trading volumes, market capitalization and customer deposits declined.
By Ezra Reguerra 10/2/2026, 5:53:27 AM
SEC Proposes New Crypto Custody Framework
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a sweeping new crypto custody framework that could make it easier for registered investment advisers and regulated funds to hold digital assets on behalf of clients.
By Alex Dovbnya 10/2/2026, 5:45:28 AM
OpenAI fires three researchers over handling of sensitive information
OpenAI's firings highlight the critical balance between AI innovation and safeguarding sensitive data, impacting trust and internal dynamics. The post OpenAI fires three researchers over handling of sensitive information appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 5:44:08 AM
Franklin Templeton teams up with ChinaAMC for its first ETFs in Asia
Franklin Templeton's strategic entry into Asia's ETF market with ChinaAMC may spur increased competition and innovation in the region's investment landscape. The post Franklin Templeton teams up with ChinaAMC for its first ETFs in Asia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/2/2026, 5:36:16 AM