Robinhood Puts $25M Into Bitcoin, Citing Belief in Crypto’s Future
Robinhood is adding bitcoin to its corporate assets, extending its exposure beyond the cryptocurrency services it offers customers. The allocation reflects a diversification strategy as the brokerage expands its digital asset business and trading infrastructure. Robinhood Puts Its Own Assets Into Bitcoin Bitcoin is becoming part of Robinhood’s...
By Kevin Helms 10/8/2026, 1:30:29 AM
Hashi Mainnet to Launch With $500M in Capital Backing, Adds Anchorage Digital to Coalition
Singapore, Singapore, 8th October 2026, Chainwire The post Hashi Mainnet to Launch With $500M in Capital Backing, Adds Anchorage Digital to Coalition appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Chainwire 10/8/2026, 1:00:13 AM
Avalanche Tokenized Treasury Market Reaches $545 Million After Rapid Growth
Tokenized US Treasury assets on Avalanche have reached roughly $545 million, according to data highlighted this week. The segment has expanded about fourfold over the past year, adding another example of institutional financial products moving onto public blockchain infrastructure.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/8/2026, 1:00:00 AM
Turkish Banking Giant Yapı Kredi Builds Regulated Crypto Trading Business
Yapı Kredi Kripto has selected Integral’s digital-asset technology to power pricing, liquidity and risk management for its upcoming regulated crypto trading service in Türkiye. The launch comes as the country builds a formal licensing framework for digital-asset providers.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/8/2026, 1:00:00 AM
Duke Energy strikes deal with tech giants to shield North Carolina customers from data center costs
The deal could set a precedent for balancing tech growth with consumer protection, influencing future utility cost-sharing frameworks nationwide. The post Duke Energy strikes deal with tech giants to shield North Carolina customers from data center costs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 12:59:05 AM
Trump’s new AI czar heads to Silicon Valley for first sit-downs with top AI executives
Clayton's dual role may streamline AI policy but risks conflating national security with tech innovation, impacting regulatory balance. The post Trump’s new AI czar heads to Silicon Valley for first sit-downs with top AI executives appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 12:48:50 AM
XRP Whale Transfers off Binance Reach Highest Level in 7 Months
XRP whale withdrawals from Binance have surged to a seven-month high, a new analysis shows, raising questions about available trading supply. Persistent transfers away from the platform could reduce tokens readily available for sale, depending on their destinations. XRP Whales Move 1.38 Billion Coins Off Binance Large XRP withdrawals from crypto...
By Kevin Helms 10/8/2026, 12:40:05 AM
Blockchain and digital asset news outlet Cointelegraph explores sale: Report
Cointelegraph's traffic collapse highlights the risks of SEO penalties, impacting brand value and posing challenges for potential buyers in crypto media. The post Blockchain and digital asset news outlet Cointelegraph explores sale: Report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/8/2026, 12:40:03 AM
Crypto news site Cointelegraph seeks buyer after web traffic plunges
The amount of money the crypto media firm has been shopping itself for was not revealed.
By Ian Allison 10/8/2026, 12:35:24 AM
Ashley Hinson helped secure $209 million in funding to strengthen Iowa’s rural healthcare
The funding boost may enhance Hinson's appeal among rural voters, potentially influencing the tight Iowa Senate race dynamics. The post Ashley Hinson helped secure $209 million in funding to strengthen Iowa’s rural healthcare appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/8/2026, 12:34:25 AM
Hinson’s Medicaid cuts spotlighted in tight 2026 Iowa Senate race
The Medicaid cuts could sway voter sentiment, potentially boosting Democratic chances in the competitive Iowa Senate race. The post Hinson’s Medicaid cuts spotlighted in tight 2026 Iowa Senate race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/8/2026, 12:30:51 AM
Samsung Wallet brings USDC to 82 million Galaxy devices with Sui
Samsung's integration of USDC into its Wallet could accelerate mainstream adoption of stablecoins, contingent on regulatory approvals. The post Samsung Wallet brings USDC to 82 million Galaxy devices with Sui appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/8/2026, 12:25:27 AM
Vitalik Buterin says there’s a ‘good chance’ AI could break lattice cryptography within two years
AI advancements could necessitate a shift in cryptographic strategies, impacting blockchain security and broader digital infrastructures. The post Vitalik Buterin says there’s a ‘good chance’ AI could break lattice cryptography within two years appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/8/2026, 12:17:09 AM
Justin Drake urges crypto ‘bunker mode,’ as AI could break wallet security within months
The Ethereum researcher said crypto users should consider moving funds to fresh addresses, warning AI could threaten private-key security before quantum computers do.
By Felix Ng 10/8/2026, 12:04:32 AM
Broadcom is lining up over $50 billion in financing for OpenAI’s custom AI chips
The financing move highlights the growing reliance on private credit for AI infrastructure, impacting competition and innovation in the AI sector. The post Broadcom is lining up over $50 billion in financing for OpenAI’s custom AI chips appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 12:04:21 AM
US government moves $470 million in seized crypto to Coinbase wallets, raising Bitcoin sale questions
The US government moved about $470 million in seized crypto to likely Coinbase Prime addresses, according to Arkham, reviving questions over potential asset sales. On Oct. 7, blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence said the transfers included Bitcoin, wrapped Bitcoin and USDT. Arkham linked the transferred assets to seizures involving the...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/8/2026, 12:00:12 AM
SoFi Co-Founder Mike Cagney Raises $19 Million For New On-Chain Finance Startup
Navra, the latest company led by SoFi and Figure co-founder Mike Cagney, has raised $19 million in Series A funding. The startup is building an interface intended to make on-chain lending, yield products and securities markets easier for traditional investors and institutions to access.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/8/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Metaplanet Sold 10,000 Bitcoin, Then Bought 11,000 Back. Here’s Why
Metaplanet disclosed that it sold 10,000 BTC during the third quarter for roughly $790 million before buying 11,000 BTC for around $950 million. The company says the exercise was designed to demonstrate that its Bitcoin treasury can provide liquidity when required, while leaving it with a net increase of 1,000 BTC.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/8/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Samsung quarterly profit surges to $80 billion on AI chip demand
Samsung's profit surge highlights the transformative impact of AI demand on tech giants, potentially reshaping global semiconductor markets. The post Samsung quarterly profit surges to $80 billion on AI chip demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/7/2026, 11:53:21 PM
Grayscale XRP ETF Adds In-Kind Transactions and New Custodian
Grayscale’s XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) has expanded how institutions exchange tokens for shares while adding another provider to safeguard its holdings. The changes could improve trading efficiency and broaden custody arrangements for the fund’s XRP holdings. GXRP Opens Direct XRP Exchanges Alongside Cash The Grayscale XRP Trust ETF (GXRP)...
By Kevin Helms 10/7/2026, 11:45:01 PM
Engineer Who Sabotaged Employer for Bitcoin Ransom Gets Prison Time
A former infrastructure engineer at a New Jersey-based industrial company has been sentenced to 32 months in federal prison after admitting that he sabotaged his employer’s computer systems—and demanded roughly $750,000 in bitcoin to stop the attack. Daniel Rhyne, 59, of Kansas City, Missouri, was sentenced Sept. 28 in federal court in Trenton...
By Andrew Hayward 10/7/2026, 11:05:22 PM
Arbitrum DAO Weighs 100 Million ARB Push To Make USDG A Core Stablecoin
Arbitrum has joined Paxos’ Global Dollar Network, and a new DAO proposal asks the community to back USDG as a strategic stablecoin for the ecosystem. The plan includes adding 100 million ARB to the DRIP incentive budget to support liquidity, integrations and adoption.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/7/2026, 11:00:00 PM
BitGo And HashKey Expand Asia Partnership Across Staking, Custody And Tokenization
BitGo and HashKey Cloud have expanded an earlier staking relationship into a broader Asia-Pacific partnership covering staking, trading, custody and real-world asset tokenization. HashKey will support validator services for eligible BitGo clients, initially across Ethereum and Solana.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/7/2026, 11:00:00 PM
Developer builds free Adobe Creative Cloud alternatives using Claude Opus 5.5
The emergence of open-source Adobe alternatives highlights AI's potential to democratize software development, challenging industry norms. The post Developer builds free Adobe Creative Cloud alternatives using Claude Opus 5.5 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/7/2026, 10:45:15 PM
OpenAI math breakthroughs raise ‘bunker mode’ alarm from Bitcoin researcher Justin Drake
OpenAI’s latest advances in mathematics have prompted a leading Ethereum researcher to warn that crypto’s core wallet security could face an unexpected AI threat. On Oct. 7, Ethereum researcher Justin Drake urged the blockchain industry to prepare for what he described as “bunker mode,” including a controlled migration of digital assets into fresh...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/7/2026, 10:24:45 PM
Saudi-led coalition destroys 82 Houthi military targets in Yemen
The coalition's actions may shift the conflict dynamics, potentially reducing Houthi advances and impacting regional stability and market perceptions. The post Saudi-led coalition destroys 82 Houthi military targets in Yemen appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/7/2026, 10:15:33 PM
Coinbase connects US traders to global derivatives liquidity
Coinbase's integration of global derivatives liquidity could significantly enhance US traders' market access, potentially boosting institutional participation and market efficiency. The post Coinbase connects US traders to global derivatives liquidity appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/7/2026, 10:10:44 PM
Kalshi’s 15-Minute Gold Bets Top Ether as Fast Markets Drive Fees
Kalshi’s public data shows its 15-minute gold markets traded more contracts than their ether counterparts in September, their second month of operation. The short-duration markets now bring in most of the exchange’s non-sports fees. Gold Passes Ether in Its Second Month Kalshi’s 15-minute gold markets traded more contracts than its ether markets...
By Luci Kelemen 10/7/2026, 10:05:59 PM
Grok Bot gains native X search, analyzing more than 100 posts per prompt
Grok Bot's enhanced capabilities streamline data analysis, offering strategic insights for marketers and researchers, but posting limitations remain. The post Grok Bot gains native X search, analyzing more than 100 posts per prompt appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/7/2026, 10:05:32 PM
Orca and Loopscale merge into Formation, setting sights on AI, robotics and defense financing
Formation's focus on AI, robotics, and defense financing could reshape DeFi's role in traditional sectors, introducing new regulatory and credit risks. The post Orca and Loopscale merge into Formation, setting sights on AI, robotics and defense financing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/7/2026, 10:04:43 PM
Anthropic launches Claude Haiku 5.5 with 75% lower average costs
Anthropic launched Claude Haiku 5.5 with 75% lower average costs, cut Sonnet cache pricing and announced API credits for Max and Team users. The post Anthropic launches Claude Haiku 5.5 with 75% lower average costs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/7/2026, 10:01:50 PM
Kraken Lets Traders Bet On Oura And Moonshot Before Their IPOs
Kraken Pro has launched a trading competition around perpetual futures linked to Oura and Moonshot ahead of their anticipated IPOs. The contracts provide price exposure to the private companies without conferring shares or an allocation in any future public offering.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/7/2026, 10:00:00 PM
Winklevoss Zcash ETF Filing Brings Privacy Coin Exposure To Nasdaq
Winklevoss Asset Services has filed an S-1 with the SEC for the Winklevoss Zcash ETF, a proposed Nasdaq-listed product designed to hold ZEC directly. The preliminary prospectus sets a 0.25% sponsor fee, while Winklevoss Capital has indicated nonbinding interest in purchasing up to $100 million of shares.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/7/2026, 10:00:00 PM
Fed minutes show most officials favored another rate hike by year end
Fed minutes show most officials favored another rate hike by year end as persistent inflation, energy prices and AI spending fueled concern. The post Fed minutes show most officials favored another rate hike by year end appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/7/2026, 9:55:59 PM
Coinbase opens full PONS-USD trading with limit, market, and stop orders
Coinbase's rapid PONS-USD listing enhances market accessibility, potentially boosting trading volume and liquidity despite regional restrictions. The post Coinbase opens full PONS-USD trading with limit, market, and stop orders appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/7/2026, 9:55:34 PM
Hyperliquid Faces Singapore Regulatory Questions Despite Local HQ: Report
Singapore's regulatory question is less about where Hyperliquid Labs is registered and more about whether it falls under MAS oversight.
By Wayne Jones 10/7/2026, 9:55:06 PM
Trump to award science and tech medals to Musk, Dell, Nadella at White House summit
Trump's awards to tech leaders highlight a strategic push to bolster U.S. dominance in AI and innovation through public-private collaboration. The post Trump to award science and tech medals to Musk, Dell, Nadella at White House summit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/7/2026, 9:46:01 PM
Saudi-led forces claim advances against Houthis near Mokha in Yemen
The reported advances may alter conflict dynamics, impacting market perceptions and potentially influencing future diplomatic or military strategies. The post Saudi-led forces claim advances against Houthis near Mokha in Yemen appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/7/2026, 9:44:18 PM
Microsoft prices Nvidia-powered Surface Laptop Ultra at $2,599
Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra could redefine AI computing standards, intensifying competition and innovation in the high-end laptop market. The post Microsoft prices Nvidia-powered Surface Laptop Ultra at $2,599 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/7/2026, 9:38:53 PM
Coinbase Pro returns with enhanced features, expands market options
Coinbase Pro's relaunch could boost market activity and influence Ethereum's price dynamics, reflecting strategic ecosystem expansion. The post Coinbase Pro returns with enhanced features, expands market options appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/7/2026, 9:36:03 PM
Robert Rubin warns AI boom carries financial and social risks
The AI investment surge risks creating a fragile financial ecosystem, potentially amplifying economic instability and social inequality. The post Robert Rubin warns AI boom carries financial and social risks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/7/2026, 9:33:49 PM
GCC condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports as “systematic crimes”
The GCC's condemnation may lead to increased regional unity and potential military escalation, impacting geopolitical stability and market dynamics. The post GCC condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports as “systematic crimes” appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/7/2026, 9:33:15 PM
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH drops below $2,600 as Tom Lee says BitMine will end buying spree
Ethereum (ETH) treasury firm BitMine Immersion (BMNR) will halt its weekly accumulation of the top altcoin over the next few months.
By N/A 10/7/2026, 9:23:49 PM
Over 200,000 displaced in Yemen as fighting escalates: IOM
The escalating conflict in Yemen exacerbates humanitarian crises, destabilizes the region, and complicates peace efforts, impacting global security. The post Over 200,000 displaced in Yemen as fighting escalates: IOM appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/7/2026, 9:18:38 PM
AWS rolls out a physical AI toolchain for robots and autonomous machines
AWS's new AI toolchain could accelerate robotics innovation by lowering development costs and integrating NVIDIA's advanced AI capabilities. The post AWS rolls out a physical AI toolchain for robots and autonomous machines appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/7/2026, 9:14:47 PM
US Government Moves Half a Billion Worth of Crypto in Just Few Hours
The U.S. government moved roughly $566 million in seized cryptocurrency to Coinbase Prime within hours.
By Alex Dovbnya 10/7/2026, 9:11:55 PM
Europol Warns Quantum Threat Could Put Crypto Fortunes at Risk
Europol is pushing back on crypto’s quantum doomsday scenario. In a report published Wednesday, the agency says quantum computers pose a far greater threat to exposed wallet keys than to blockchains themselves, warning that vulnerable keys cannot be retroactively secured and will eventually need to be migrated. Europol Says Quantum Computers...
By Jamie Redman 10/7/2026, 9:05:32 PM
French Hill says SEC and CFTC crypto rules fall short of legislation
House Financial Services Committee Chair French Hill has renewed his push for a permanent US crypto law, saying regulatory action falls short of legislation as the Senate faces just 22 session days after November’s elections. Fox Business carried Hill’s comments…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/7/2026, 9:00:00 PM
Ethereum ETFs Lose $201.9 Million As Bitcoin Funds Return To Inflows
US spot Ethereum ETFs recorded $201.9 million in net outflows on October 6, according to Farside Investors. Bitcoin ETFs moved the other way with roughly $118.8 million of net inflows, creating a sharp one-day divergence between institutional flows into the two largest crypto assets.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/7/2026, 9:00:00 PM
Polymarket Rebuilds Its Core With Protocol V2 And pUSD Collateral
Polymarket has begun testing Protocol V2, a major rebuild of the smart contracts behind its prediction markets. The architecture consolidates markets around a unified exchange system and pUSD collateral, with canary testing expected to continue through October 30 ahead of a tentative November 2 transition for new markets.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/7/2026, 9:00:00 PM