BMO initiates Vertiv coverage with outperform rating and $329 target
BMO's optimistic outlook on Vertiv highlights potential growth in data center demand, but integration risks and AI spending slowdowns pose challenges. The post BMO initiates Vertiv coverage with outperform rating and $329 target appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/5/2026, 2:11:23 PM
Goldman Sachs forecasts 38% growth in US data-center power demand
Rising data-center power demand may strain energy resources, influence utility costs, and impact local communities amid political resistance. The post Goldman Sachs forecasts 38% growth in US data-center power demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/5/2026, 2:10:23 PM
Bitcoin ETFs Add $241M as 3-Week Streak Holds Despite 90% Slowdown
U.S. bitcoin ETFs attracted $241.08 million in the week through Oct. 2, extending their winning streak to three weeks even as inflows slowed sharply from the previous period. Blackrock Adds $450M as Bitcoin ETF Demand Splits The flood of institutional money into bitcoin slowed last week, but it never disappeared. After attracting $2.39 billion in...
By Emmanuel Musa 10/5/2026, 2:10:08 PM
Kaiko report finds EUR fiat pairs dominate euro crypto trading volumes
The dominance of EUR fiat pairs in euro crypto trading highlights a preference for direct transactions, impacting stablecoin adoption and market dynamics. The post Kaiko report finds EUR fiat pairs dominate euro crypto trading volumes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/5/2026, 2:07:40 PM
A16z’s seventh Top 100 Consumer AI Apps list follows the money
The concentration of AI app revenue among a few heavy spenders highlights potential market volatility and challenges in broadening consumer adoption. The post A16z’s seventh Top 100 Consumer AI Apps list follows the money appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/5/2026, 2:06:51 PM
AI Agents Take on Bigger Role in Cybersecurity, CertiK Says
Faster attacks and growing workloads are pushing firms to automate more security tasks, but the shift also brings new risks.
By Mandy Williams 10/5/2026, 2:00:41 PM
XRP Claims Top Trading Spot in South Korea
XRP claims the top trading spot in South Korea following new infrastructure announcements at a Seoul event.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 10/5/2026, 1:59:15 PM
Bitmine stakes $13.8 billion in ETH as treasury tops 6 million tokens
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has raised its Ethereum treasury to 6,016,414 ETH after buying another 15,112 tokens over the past week, leaving the company just short of its target to own 5% of Ethereum’s supply. According to Bitmine’s Oct. 5 holdings…
By Rony Roy 10/5/2026, 1:55:24 PM
Fugazi Research calls Stablecoin Development Corporation stock uninvestable
Fugazi's report highlights significant risks for SDEV, potentially impacting investor confidence and raising concerns about token-based business models. The post Fugazi Research calls Stablecoin Development Corporation stock uninvestable appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/5/2026, 1:46:41 PM
Stripe to expand stablecoin cards to over 100 countries by the end of the year
The payments giant is planning a major global expansion for its stablecoin cards business, and is exploring tokenized deposits and DeFi use cases, new crypto head Henri Stern said.
By Krisztian Sandor 10/5/2026, 1:46:31 PM
Binance Brings AI Agents Closer to Real-Money Trading
Binance Intelligence turns natural-language ideas into trading workflows as crypto exchanges compete to give AI controlled access to capital.
By Alexander Stefanov 10/5/2026, 1:45:47 PM
Ripple President Ties $30B Inflows To XRP Appreciation
Monica Long puts her prediction hat on, putting a $30 billion figure on Real-World Assets on XRP’s Ledger. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 10/5/2026, 1:44:00 PM
Agentic AI is becoming part of the crypto security workforce: Certik
Agentic AI has started taking over work once handled directly by human analysts across cybersecurity, anti money laundering and compliance, with autonomous systems now investigating threats, tracing funds and acting on security incidents with limited human intervention. According to a…
By Rony Roy 10/5/2026, 1:39:40 PM
PLTR Price Prediction: Bears Are Leaning Into a Freight Train — $197 Is the Next Stop
PLTR is grinding at $189.35, pinned just below critical resistance with momentum stalling — but institutional buying pressure and scorching fundamental growth make shorting this name a dangerous ga... (Read More)
By N/A 10/5/2026, 1:34:26 PM
US Treasury withdraws proposed crypto rules on unhosted wallets, mixers
The withdrawal may ease regulatory pressure, potentially boosting crypto adoption and market dynamics, but uncertainty in U.S. policy persists. The post US Treasury withdraws proposed crypto rules on unhosted wallets, mixers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/5/2026, 1:32:19 PM
Binance Brings ‘Vibe Coding’ to Crypto Trading Strategies
Binance has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) product stack built directly into its cryptocurrency exchange to help users analyze markets, automate trading strategies, and build custom financial tools. Three-Tier AI Product Stack Binance unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) product suite Monday designed to integrate customized...
By Terence Zimwara 10/5/2026, 1:30:17 PM
Bitcoin gets a 20-day window to see whether energy relief can move the Fed
The diesel-release window sets an implementation test for fuel relief, while any easing in Bitcoin financing costs remains conditional. The post Bitcoin gets a 20-day window to see whether energy relief can move the Fed appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/5/2026, 1:30:01 PM
US Treasury scraps proposed reporting rules for unhosted wallets and crypto mixers
The withdrawal may boost decentralized finance, reduce compliance burdens, and signal a more favorable regulatory climate for crypto users. The post US Treasury scraps proposed reporting rules for unhosted wallets and crypto mixers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/5/2026, 1:27:35 PM
HOOD Price Prediction: Smart Money Is Positioned — Now HOOD Must Prove It at $116
HOOD is coiling at $114.54 with institutional traders heavily long and Wall Street targets ranging from $115 to $150. The next 72 hours either confirm a breakout toward $126–$140 or expose a swift ... (Read More)
By N/A 10/5/2026, 1:26:26 PM
Trump backs Ricketts in tight Nebraska Senate race amid beef import backlash
Trump's support in Nebraska may reshape traditional party dynamics, highlighting the potential influence of independent candidates amid local discontent. The post Trump backs Ricketts in tight Nebraska Senate race amid beef import backlash appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/5/2026, 1:25:15 PM
HIVE Digital’s BUZZ HPC turns Bitcoin mining sites into Canadian AI infrastructure
HIVE's pivot to AI infrastructure could bolster Canada's tech ecosystem, ensuring data sovereignty and fostering innovation domestically. The post HIVE Digital’s BUZZ HPC turns Bitcoin mining sites into Canadian AI infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/5/2026, 1:24:28 PM
COIN Price Prediction: Bulls Are Loading at $188 — But $190 Has to Break or This Stalls Out
COIN tokenized stock sits at $187.98, wedged just beneath a dense technical resistance cluster at $189–$190 while the market digests a Q2 earnings miss that wiped out year-ago profitability. Wall S... (Read More)
By N/A 10/5/2026, 1:17:26 PM
QNT Rally Is Now Out of Steam: What Will Happen Next?
Quant (QNT) faces further sideways trading or a deeper pullback as the market cools off from the sharp rally to $374 in late September. In a post on X, analyst Sebastian said QNT’s jump to $374 was strong and came with high trading volume. Visit Website
By Abdulkarim Abdulwahab 10/5/2026, 1:14:15 PM
AI XRP price prediction for end of Q4 2026
Although XRP has struggled to reclaim the $2 mark in 2026, insights generated by OpenAI’s ChatGPT suggest the cryptocurrency could … Continue reading The post AI XRP price prediction for end of Q4 2026 appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 10/5/2026, 1:13:38 PM
OKX and ICE tap Uniswap v4 hooks for a tokenized stock venue
The integration of tokenized stocks into DeFi could revolutionize 24/7 trading, challenging traditional market structures and regulatory frameworks. The post OKX and ICE tap Uniswap v4 hooks for a tokenized stock venue appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/5/2026, 1:12:42 PM
Nvidia outlines strategies to accelerate US nuclear energy renaissance
Nvidia's AI-driven nuclear energy initiatives could reshape energy infrastructure, fostering policy shifts and innovation in sustainable power. The post Nvidia outlines strategies to accelerate US nuclear energy renaissance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/5/2026, 1:11:42 PM
BABA Price Prediction: Wall Street Targets $186 While the Stock Trades at $107 — This Disconnect Is Unsustainable
BABA sits at $107.68, a staggering 72% below the Street's consensus price target of $186, while Alibaba Cloud's AI engine posts 45% external revenue growth. Either $105 holds as the floor and bulls... (Read More)
By N/A 10/5/2026, 1:09:26 PM
Wintermute launches Armitage vault curation business on Morpho
Wintermute's Armitage vault curation on Morpho could reshape crypto lending by leveraging internal liquidation capabilities for enhanced risk management. The post Wintermute launches Armitage vault curation business on Morpho appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/5/2026, 1:08:28 PM
Top 5 Rollup Tokens in October 2026
As Ethereum adoption grows, the network faces increasing demand for transaction capacity while continuing to maintain its security and decentralisation. Layer 2 solutions have emerged as an important part of the answer, with rollups becoming one of the most widely used approaches to scaling Ethereum. By processing transactions away from the...
By N/A 10/5/2026, 1:08:11 PM
Cohere launches North 2, giving its AI agents memory and tighter controls
Cohere's North 2 enhances enterprise AI management, addressing data security and operational efficiency, crucial for regulated industries. The post Cohere launches North 2, giving its AI agents memory and tighter controls appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/5/2026, 1:05:21 PM
3 cryptocurrencies to buy before Halloween
The crypto market remains volatile as Halloween approaches, but several major digital assets stand out as potentially strong performers this … Continue reading The post 3 cryptocurrencies to buy before Halloween appeared first on Finbold.
By Marko 10/5/2026, 1:05:04 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 Felix Ng 10/5/2026, 1:04:57 PM
Metaplanet Sold 10,000 BTC – Then Bought Back Even More: Here’s Why
Here's what happened with Metaplanet's unusual BTC transaction in Q3.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/5/2026, 1:03:37 PM
NFLX Price Prediction: RSI at 29 and Smart Money Stacked Long — Bounce to $73 or Trapdoor at $66.49?
Netflix Tokenized Stock (NFLX) is coiled at $67.47 with multi-indicator oversold readings not seen in weeks, while institutional traders are 83% long and Wall Street price targets sit as high as $9... (Read More)
By N/A 10/5/2026, 1:01:26 PM
Bitcoin Price Grinds at $86K as Resistance Refuses to Give Way
Bitcoin’s price held between $85,800 to $86,000 per unit on Oct. 5 at 8:45 a.m. Eastern time, with its larger trend still favoring bulls, yet the market was pressing directly into resistance rather than breaking free. Every tracked daily exponential moving average and simple moving average from 10 through 200 periods remained bullish, while...
By Jamie Redman 10/5/2026, 1:00:10 PM
Ripple Price Forecast: XRP seeks higher support amid cooling on-chain activity and ETF demand
Ripple (XRP) is trading above $1.50 on Monday, as bulls struggle to sustain recovery. Despite the sideways price action between support at $1.45 and supply at $1.60, XRP remains supported by uptrending major moving averages and key momentum indicators.
By N/A 10/5/2026, 1:00:00 PM
China P2P stablecoin wallets grew 43x despite crypto restrictions: Chainalysis
Unique wallets sending P2P stablecoin transactions in China grew 43-fold between Q1 2024 and Q2 2026 as crypto activity increasingly shifted toward direct wallet-to-wallet transfers.
By Ezra Reguerra 10/5/2026, 1:00:00 PM
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 6.02 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash & Marketable Securities Holdings of $17.4 Billion
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 6.02 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash & Marketable Securities Holdings of $17.4 Billion
By Chainwire 10/5/2026, 12:58:13 PM
XRP Ledger’s RWA trading volume explodes 224x in 30 days
Despite XRP Ledger (XRPL) experiencing a low holder count for its tokenized Real-World Asset (RWA), its 30-day RWA transfer volume … Continue reading The post XRP Ledger’s RWA trading volume explodes 224x in 30 days appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 10/5/2026, 12:53:47 PM
AMD Price Prediction: Data Center Hypergrowth Meets a Skeptical Market — $680 or $600 in the Next 30 Days?
AMD Tokenized Stock sits at $629.15 as October opens, with MACD momentum dead-flat and institutional traders positioned 60% net short — but record Q2 fundamentals and a November 2 earnings catalyst... (Read More)
By N/A 10/5/2026, 12:52:26 PM
Strategy opts for bigger spending on STRC buybacks over BTC purchases
Strategy bought 334 Bitcoin for $28.7 million last week while spending $176.3 million to repurchase about 1.77 million shares of STRC.
By Helen Partz 10/5/2026, 12:46:47 PM
XRP Ledger's Low Fees Under Fire? Ripple CTO Emeritus Defends Burn Mechanism
XRP Ledger fee burn model gets a strong defense from Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 10/5/2026, 12:45:14 PM
Bitmine acquires 15,112 Ethereum, raising total to 6.02M ETH
Bitmine's aggressive ETH acquisition strategy could amplify Ethereum's market influence and attract increased institutional investment. The post Bitmine acquires 15,112 Ethereum, raising total to 6.02M ETH appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/5/2026, 12:44:49 PM
Meme coins hit record low share of altcoin market, CryptoQuant analyst says
The decline in meme coins' market share highlights shifting investor preferences and could signal potential volatility or a future rebound. The post Meme coins hit record low share of altcoin market, CryptoQuant analyst says appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/5/2026, 12:43:44 PM
AMZN Price Prediction: AWS Is Running at 37% Growth and This Stock Has No Business Being at $251
Amazon is coiling at $251.03 as Q3 earnings approach on October 28, trading at a trailing P/E of just 20x while 75 Wall Street analysts point to a mean 12-month target of $323.84. The SMA 200 at $2... (Read More)
By N/A 10/5/2026, 12:43:26 PM
XRP Sentiment Turns Bearish: Analysts See a Potential Contrarian Setup As “Uptober” Starts
XRP traded relatively weak Saturday as bearish sentiment spread across crypto communities at the start of October.
By Newton Gitonga 10/5/2026, 12:40:48 PM
META Price Prediction: Earnings Catalyst in 23 Days — $795 or Bust
META is grinding at $726.25, coiled below its seven-day moving average with stochastic momentum sitting in oversold territory — a setup that historically resolves sharply before a major earnings ev... (Read More)
By N/A 10/5/2026, 12:36:26 PM
Strive Completes Its Third-Largest Bitcoin Purchase, Adding 2,000 BTC
It was also the second-biggest completed this year.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/5/2026, 12:34:36 PM
Top 10 Layer-1 Blockchain Cryptos in October 2026
Layer-1 blockchains form the underlying infrastructure of the Web3 ecosystem, providing the foundation for decentralised applications (dApps), smart contracts, and other blockchain-based solutions. These networks use distributed ledger technology (DLT) to validate and record transactions across a decentralised network rather than relying on a...
By N/A 10/5/2026, 12:32:10 PM
Bitcoin’s Most Important Indicator Just Flashed Green: Can BTC Hold Above $85,000?
Bitcoin (BTC) is showing renewed bullish momentum after reclaiming a key long-term market indicator, with BTC holding above $85,000 after breaking through a major seller wall. Notably, the crypto asset climbed to $87,096 on October 2, its highest level since September 23, before pulling back slightly. The move marked a 15.6% recovery from its...
By Newton Gitonga 10/5/2026, 12:32:10 PM