Richard Heart Arrested, XRP DAT Rings Nasdaq Bell, And More – Weekly Recap
This week’s stories included crypto treasuries, legal drama, AI infrastructure and exchange fundraising. Evernorth showcased its 473 million XRP treasury after listing on Nasdaq, while HEX founder Richard Heart was reportedly detained in Istanbul. Larry Fink warned that halting U.S. data center construction could trigger recession, Binance US...
By Alex Richardson 10/17/2026, 3:30:19 PM
Grayscale Opens DeFi And AI Crypto Funds To Investors With Just $2,500
TL;DR: Grayscale and investment platform Republic are offering three specialised crypto funds with minimum commitments starting at $2,500. The products remain restricted to eligible accredited investors. Grayscale is opening another route into sector-specific cryptocurrency investing, reducing the minimum commitment for selected private funds...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/17/2026, 3:13:00 PM
Meta removes controversial scraping language from its commercial terms
Meta's revision highlights the tension between tech giants and publishers, emphasizing the need for clear AI data usage policies to maintain trust. The post Meta removes controversial scraping language from its commercial terms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/17/2026, 3:08:19 PM
Secretive investor behind Ramp and Cognition raises conflict concerns
Investor's dual role in competing startups raises ethical concerns, potentially impacting trust and talent dynamics in the tech sector. The post Secretive investor behind Ramp and Cognition raises conflict concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/17/2026, 3:04:50 PM
RAY Price Slides 23% While Raydium Pockets Its Best Fees in a Year
RAY failed to reclaim its 200-period moving average on the 4-hour chart. Raydium’s quarterly trading fees more than tripled on launchpad and tokenized-stock activity. Buybacks absorbed a noticeable share of RAY’s circulating supply during the quarter. Early October data shows protocol activity cooling after a record September. The RAY price is...
By Alexander Stefanov 10/17/2026, 3:00:27 PM
Stablecoin cards are booming, but who makes money when you swipe?
Someone paying for lunch with a stablecoin card doesn't need the restaurant to know what USDC is. The card works like any other at the terminal, with the customer's digital dollar balance funding the purchase while the merchant receives regular dollars through its usual payment provider. That leaves several companies to collect fees for...
By Andjela Radmilac 10/17/2026, 3:00:18 PM
Citrini sees a tokenization boom. The harder question is who profits
The influential research firm says real-world assets could finally give blockchains a clear role in finance. For investors, the next challenge is figuring out which companies, networks and protocols capture the revenue.
By Krisztian Sandor 10/17/2026, 3:00:00 PM
XRP's $1.30 Retest Triggers First ETF Outflow in 13 Weeks
XRP has posted its worst weekly ETF performance since July as the spot XRP ETFs have just concluded a week of steady withdrawals from investors.
By Caroline Amosun 10/17/2026, 2:59:23 PM
Russia floats nuclear-powered data centers as part of new joint initiatives with the US
The proposed nuclear-powered data centers could reshape US-Russia tech collaboration, challenging existing sanctions and geopolitical dynamics. The post Russia floats nuclear-powered data centers as part of new joint initiatives with the US appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/17/2026, 2:43:58 PM
Solana Mobile Announces Ledger Partnership As New Crypto Device Takes Shape
TL;DR: Solana Mobile has announced Ledger as its first external hardware partner, bringing its software to Ledger’s Atom device. The move extends Solana Mobile’s strategy beyond its own Saga and Seeker smartphones. Solana Mobile is expanding beyond branded smartphones through a new partnership with hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger. The...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/17/2026, 2:43:00 PM
CoreWeave faces bankruptcy risk amid $50B debt, bond yields over 15%
CoreWeave's financial distress highlights the broader risks of debt-financed AI ventures, potentially tightening credit for similar startups. The post CoreWeave faces bankruptcy risk amid $50B debt, bond yields over 15% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/17/2026, 2:41:59 PM
Vitalik Buterin breaks down Bitcoin mining costs versus AI inference
The analysis highlights the strategic shift in resource allocation, emphasizing efficiency and cost management as key factors for industry competitiveness. The post Vitalik Buterin breaks down Bitcoin mining costs versus AI inference appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/17/2026, 2:34:40 PM
Yemeni forces clash with Houthi militia in Al-Jawf Governorate
The clashes in Al-Jawf highlight the ongoing instability in Yemen, affecting regional security and complicating peace efforts and market dynamics. The post Yemeni forces clash with Houthi militia in Al-Jawf Governorate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/17/2026, 2:30:30 PM
Florida Dermatology Group Hit by Cyberattack, Social Security Numbers, Financial Details, and Medical Records of 85,585 Patients at Risk
The personal, financial and medical records of tens of thousands of patients may be in the hands of hackers after a cyberattack on a Florida skin care practice. The Orlando-based Mid Florida Dermatology & Plastic Surgery says an unauthorized party may have copied information from its systems between March 26th and March 30th. The practice, […] The...
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/17/2026, 2:30:07 PM
ZRO Price Faces Its Biggest Test Since the 250% Rally Began
ZRO price has fallen back inside the sideways range it has held since early October. Sellers have rejected every attempt to hold above the first major resistance level. Momentum has cooled from overheated to neutral while the broader uptrend remains intact. LayerZero’s new post-quantum research arrived without lifting the price. The ZRO price...
By Alexander Stefanov 10/17/2026, 2:19:35 PM
Brooklyn prosecutor Alona Katz takes on crypto scam networks behind $11 billion in losses
The crackdown highlights the urgent need for stronger legal frameworks to combat sophisticated crypto scams and protect vulnerable communities. The post Brooklyn prosecutor Alona Katz takes on crypto scam networks behind $11 billion in losses appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/17/2026, 2:14:01 PM
Deutsche Bank Nears Bitcoin Custody Launch As Crypto Push Expands Beyond Europe
TL;DR: Deutsche Bank is preparing to introduce institutional digital asset custody services, initially targeting professional clients in Germany. The planned platform is part of a wider effort to connect cryptocurrencies and tokenized assets to established banking infrastructure. Deutsche Bank is nearing the commercial launch of its institutional...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/17/2026, 2:13:00 PM
Anthropic’s Louisiana data center could generate $1.3 billion a month
Anthropic's data center could significantly boost local economies, influence AI infrastructure strategies, and impact IPO valuations. The post Anthropic’s Louisiana data center could generate $1.3 billion a month appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/17/2026, 2:04:45 PM
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Lose $152M as Blackrock Drives Friday Selloff
U.S. crypto ETFs closed Friday under renewed selling pressure, with bitcoin funds losing $82.39 million and ether ETFs shedding another $69.68 million. Solana, XRP and zcash also finished lower, while NEAR once again attracted fresh capital. Bitcoin ETF Demand Stays Fragile as Friday Outflows Hit $82M The week ended much as it had traded: with […]
By Emmanuel Musa 10/17/2026, 2:00:36 PM
Polygon sees Coinme acquisition as entry to payments sector dominated by Visa, Stripe
CEO Marc Boiron said the Coinme acquisition will help Polygon control customer relationships and capture revenue that previously went to payment intermediaries.
By Olivier Acuna 10/17/2026, 2:00:00 PM
Visa’s Stablecoin Race Was Won by a Remittance Firm Few Had Heard Of
Visa’s stablecoin prefunding now lets eligible businesses fund cross-border payouts with USDC through Inyo Global. Inyo, a licensed US money transmitter, reached production ahead of Visa’s crypto-native partners. Visa’s earlier pilot partner BVNK now belongs to Mastercard. Fees, blockchains, corridors and volumes remain undisclosed. Visa has moved...
By Alexander Stefanov 10/17/2026, 1:59:08 PM
Wall Street Stays Bullish on Strategy Despite MSCI Threat, CryptoQuant CEO Says
Saylor also spoke about the potential removal.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/17/2026, 1:44:56 PM
Coinbase And Marqeta Team Up To Bring Stablecoin Payments To Millions Of Merchants
TL;DR: Coinbase and card infrastructure company Marqeta are expanding their work on stablecoin-backed payment cards. The arrangement aims to let businesses build programmes that connect digital-dollar balances to conventional merchant payment networks. Coinbase and Marqeta are making another attempt to close the gap between cryptocurrency wallets...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/17/2026, 1:43:00 PM
152 Million SHIB Tokens Sent to Dead Wallets From Coinbase Uncovered
Coinbase takes SHIB burn spotlight with 152.3 million tokens sent to dead addresses.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 10/17/2026, 1:38:52 PM
Bitget to end services for select users in one-off move
Bitget's service cut for select users highlights the growing regulatory pressures and security challenges facing crypto exchanges globally. The post Bitget to end services for select users in one-off move appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/17/2026, 1:38:05 PM
PLTR Price Prediction: 8% Flush Lands Exactly on the 50-Day Average as Derivatives and Analysts Pull in Opposite Directions
Palantir's tokenized stock on Binance Futures fell 8.12% in the past 24 hours to $185.10, a level that aligns almost precisely with its 50-day simple moving average at $185.12, while two equity ana... (Read More)
By N/A 10/17/2026, 1:33:51 PM
Major Bulgarian bank Postbank to add crypto and stock investments to app in early 2027
Postbank's app expansion could democratize investing in Bulgaria, fostering financial inclusion and potentially reshaping the local banking landscape. The post Major Bulgarian bank Postbank to add crypto and stock investments to app in early 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/17/2026, 1:33:24 PM
Binance Pool shuts on November 10, with record access ending two weeks later
Mining stops at 07:00 UTC, while final payments depend on eligibility and historical pages close two weeks later. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/17/2026, 1:30:39 PM
Bitcoin price outlook for November: Can BTC recover after the Fed decision?
Bitcoin enters the final weeks of October near $82,000 after a brief fall below $80,000. The October 28 Federal Reserve decision, uneven demand for U.S. spot funds and November inflation data will help determine whether the recovery survives. A forecast…
By Rony Roy 10/17/2026, 1:30:00 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 Michael Millard 10/17/2026, 1:29:00 PM
HOOD Price Prediction: Bears Crack Near-Term Structure as Analysts Diverge Sharply on Equity Value
Robinhood's Binance-listed tokenized contract slid 4.25% to $98.78 on October 17, pressing against the lower Bollinger Band and within striking distance of the 200-day SMA, while analyst actions fr... (Read More)
By N/A 10/17/2026, 1:25:51 PM
SWIFT, Ripple (XRP) & BNP Paribas: Connecting The Dots
At Sibos 2026, BNP Paribas highlighted the potential of SWIFT to expand settlement options for clients worldwide. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 10/17/2026, 1:20:00 PM
COIN Price Prediction: Price Below Every Moving Average as Citi's $230 Target Sits 32% Above the Contract
The Binance tokenized COIN contract fell 3.67% to $173.83, dropping beneath all four tracked simple moving averages including the 200-day SMA, while Citigroup on October 13 raised its price target ... (Read More)
By N/A 10/17/2026, 1:16:51 PM
Binance bStocks Hits $1 Billion As Tokenized Stock Trading Accelerates
TL;DR: Binance says its bStocks tokenized-equity offering has surpassed $1 billion in assets under management, four months after launch. The milestone illustrates growing interest in trading blockchain-based representations of traditional shares. Binance says its bStocks platform has crossed $1 billion in assets under management, marking a...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/17/2026, 1:13:00 PM
Fidelity report finds Solana resilient but flags concentration in stake, hosting and clients
Solana's resilience is notable, but its stake concentration poses systemic risks, potentially impacting network stability and decentralization. The post Fidelity report finds Solana resilient but flags concentration in stake, hosting and clients appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/17/2026, 1:10:16 PM
BABA Price Prediction: Analysts Hold $178–$200 Targets on the Underlying as Technicals Hit an Inflection Point
Alibaba's Binance-listed tokenized stock is trading at $109.09 after a 1.92% decline over the past 24 hours. Bank of America and JPMorgan both issued revised price targets on the underlying US-list... (Read More)
By N/A 10/17/2026, 1:09:51 PM
PSV, Feyenoord or AZ? The Eredivisie Title Race for Fans Abroad
The 2026-27 Eredivisie title race for fans outside the Netherlands: Feyenoord, PSV and AZ after eight rounds, how title markets work and the fixtures that could swing the race.
By Crypto Daily 10/17/2026, 1:03:27 PM
NFLX Price Prediction: Every Analyst Target Sits Above the Binance Contract Price as Sell Flow Dominates Short-Term Tape
The Netflix tokenized stock on Binance futures was changing hands at $70.47 as of October 17, 2026 — below all five analyst price targets published in the preceding four days, ranging from Rosenbla... (Read More)
By N/A 10/17/2026, 1:02:51 PM
Ethereum Derivatives Flash Mixed Signals as Bulls Hold the Edge
Ethereum’s price has spent the week bouncing between $2,324 and $2,575, but beneath the price swings, derivatives traders are carrying $30.59 billion in futures exposure while options bulls command nearly 62% of outstanding positions. The catch is that futures positions are contracting, short-term liquidations favor longs, and major options...
By Jamie Redman 10/17/2026, 1:00:33 PM
Ontario's Model and the Rest of Canada: How Provincial Gambling Rules Differ
How Ontario's regulated online gambling model differs from the rest of Canada: the AGCO and iGaming Ontario split, advertising and bonus rules, Alberta's 2026 launch, provincial monopolies and where crypto fits.
By Crypto Daily 10/17/2026, 12:59:35 PM
Solana shows resilience, but some areas need continued observation, Fidelity says
Solana has had no reported mainnet outages in two years, but concentrations in stake, hosting and client software should be monitored, according to a report.
By Michael Millard 10/17/2026, 12:58:03 PM
AMD Price Prediction: Binance Contract Slides to Lower Bollinger Band While Arete Lifts Underlying Equity Target to $612
The AMD tokenized stock contract on Binance Futures dropped 4.14% to $532.75, trading at or below its lower Bollinger Band as open interest collapsed 32.55% in 24 hours. That technical deterioratio... (Read More)
By N/A 10/17/2026, 12:53:51 PM
How Clearly Does a Casino Name Its Licence? 9 Web3 Platforms Checked
How clearly do Web3 casinos name their licence? Nine platforms checked on operator name, regulator, register match and consistency, plus where licence details usually appear on a casino site.
By Crypto Daily 10/17/2026, 12:52:26 PM
AMZN Price Prediction: Tokenized Shares Slip Below Every Moving Average as Taker Flow Turns Sharply Negative
Amazon's tokenized stock on Binance Futures is trading at $250.27, down 1.97% over 24 hours and below its SMA 7, SMA 20, SMA 50, and SMA 200 simultaneously, while a taker buy/sell ratio of 0.2879 p... (Read More)
By N/A 10/17/2026, 12:46:51 PM
Crypto Scammer Loses $4.8 Million In Stolen Bitcoin To Another Group Of Thieves
TL;DR: A cryptocurrency scammer reportedly lost roughly 60 BTC, worth around $4.8 million, after depositing proceeds into compromised hardware wallets. The story forms part of a wider supply-chain attack involving modified Ledger devices. Someone accused of stealing cryptocurrency from victims of an online employment scam appears to have suffered...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/17/2026, 12:43:00 PM
META Price Prediction: Truist Raises Target to $1,000 as Tokenized Contract Tests Bollinger Support After Sharp 4% Drop
Truist Securities analyst Youssef Squali lifted his price target on Meta Platforms' underlying equity to $1,000 on October 16, 2026 — yet the Binance-listed tokenized contract has shed 4.15% intrad... (Read More)
By N/A 10/17/2026, 12:39:51 PM
Only 10.7% of tokenized stock market cap is issuer-sponsored
The dominance of synthetic tokens over issuer-sponsored ones highlights potential risks in investor rights and market dependency on custodians. The post Only 10.7% of tokenized stock market cap is issuer-sponsored appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/17/2026, 12:37:09 PM
MSFT Price Prediction: Analyst Targets Cluster at $600–$650 While Binance Futures Signal Near-Term Selling Pressure
Microsoft's tokenized stock on Binance Futures is trading at $529.30, down 2.18% over the past 24 hours, as the underlying equity draws Buy-equivalent ratings from five sell-side firms with targets... (Read More)
By N/A 10/17/2026, 12:31:51 PM
QQQ Price Prediction: Binance Contract Breaks Below Bollinger Floor as Stochastic Touches Single Digits
The QQQ Binance futures contract fell 2.52% to $711.70 in the latest 24-hour session, closing below the lower Bollinger Band of $714.51 while the Stochastic oscillator collapsed to %K 5.37 — placin... (Read More)
By N/A 10/17/2026, 12:24:51 PM
Fed May Pause Rate Hike in October, but a December Hike Is Still on the Table
The Federal Reserve may hold interest rates steady in October, with markets putting the odds of a hike at just 15%. But rising inflation and higher oil prices could push it to raise rates again in December. As a result, markets now see an 89% chance of a 25-basis-point December hike, which would lift the …
By Rizwan Ansari 10/17/2026, 12:23:41 PM