Google may expand Gemini Desktop permissions for broader computer use
Google's expanded Gemini Desktop permissions could enhance productivity but raise privacy concerns, necessitating careful user control. The post Google may expand Gemini Desktop permissions for broader computer use appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 3:25:06 PM
Morpho tops $500M in deposits on Circle’s Arc in just over two weeks
Arc's rapid deposit growth highlights institutional trust in stablecoin ecosystems, but reliance on Bitcoin collateral poses liquidity challenges. The post Morpho tops $500M in deposits on Circle’s Arc in just over two weeks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 3:19:21 PM
Hyperliquid takes HYPE multichain with Solana, Base, and Unichain via Wormhole
The multichain expansion of HYPE via Wormhole could enhance liquidity and trading efficiency, but also introduces cross-chain dependency risks. The post Hyperliquid takes HYPE multichain with Solana, Base, and Unichain via Wormhole appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 3:18:06 PM
Grayscale’s AI crypto sector gains 54% in September, lapping the broader market
Grayscale's AI crypto surge highlights the growing investor interest in blockchain's role in the emerging agent economy, despite its small market cap. The post Grayscale’s AI crypto sector gains 54% in September, lapping the broader market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/2/2026, 3:18:04 PM
Booking Holdings CFO says even AI’s biggest spenders are guessing on returns
The uncertainty in AI investment returns could pressure hyperscalers to monetize faster, impacting infrastructure providers and investors. The post Booking Holdings CFO says even AI’s biggest spenders are guessing on returns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 3:16:54 PM
Bitcoin and Gold Outlook: BTC extends rally as XAU/USD steadies after NFP misses forecasts
The cryptocurrency market is widely recovering on Friday, with Bitcoin (BTC) trading above $86,000, up from the weekly low of $82,544. The Crypto King's uptrend can be attributed to elevated investor interest, with modest capital flowing into spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs).
By N/A 10/2/2026, 3:14:08 PM
Bitcoin Rejected at $87K Despite Soft PCE and Jobs Data as QNT, NIGHT Explode: Weekly Crypto Recap
The cryptocurrency market has a few new rockstars, led by Quant's QNT this week.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/2/2026, 3:13:07 PM
Robinhood Plans US Crypto Perpetual Futures as It Unveils AI Trading Agents
Robinhood plans US crypto perpetual futures for BTC, ETH and six other tokens, while introducing AI agents with manual trade approval enabled by default.
By Elliot Veynor 10/2/2026, 3:12:49 PM
Only about 2% of US households pay for AI services, a16z finds
Low consumer adoption of paid AI services suggests challenges in monetizing AI, potentially impacting future investment and innovation in the sector. The post Only about 2% of US households pay for AI services, a16z finds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 3:10:11 PM
Bitcoin Price Surges Above $87,000 on Softer-Than-Expected Jobs Data
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Surges Above $87,000 on Softer-Than-Expected Jobs Data The price of bitcoin surged above $87,000 on Friday morning in New York, buoyed by constant exchange-traded fund flows and a jobs report showing that unemployment in the U.S. had ticked up. Bitcoin’s price recently stood at $85,990 after a 2% jump over a 24-hour...
By Mathew Di Salvo 10/2/2026, 3:09:38 PM
Corruption allegations against Susan Collins reshape Maine Senate race dynamics
The allegations against Collins could shift voter sentiment, potentially boosting Democratic prospects and altering the Senate race landscape. The post Corruption allegations against Susan Collins reshape Maine Senate race dynamics appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 3:09:15 PM
Only 2% of US households were paying for AI services as of April, while enterprise AI use also remains limited, per a16z
The slow AI adoption may hinder growth for AI firms, affecting market confidence and valuation expectations for companies like Anthropic. The post Only 2% of US households were paying for AI services as of April, while enterprise AI use also remains limited, per a16z appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 3:07:27 PM
GEODNET builds a positioning layer for physical AI with 22,000 base stations
GEODNET's expansive network enhances AI precision, potentially revolutionizing industries reliant on accurate positioning, while impacting token dynamics. The post GEODNET builds a positioning layer for physical AI with 22,000 base stations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/2/2026, 3:06:15 PM
SKY price eyes $0.10 as rising-channel breakout gains strength
SKY price has climbed above $0.09 after recovering from its late-week pullback, with Binance’s daily chart showing a 10.71% advance to $0.09344 on Oct. 2. The move cleared the token’s recent resistance zone as Galaxy Digital’s $100 million sUSDS treasury…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/2/2026, 3:05:25 PM
Blackstone’s Jas Khaira to talk AI company-building at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Blackstone's strategic focus on AI infrastructure signals a shift in private equity, potentially influencing broader investment trends and priorities. The post Blackstone’s Jas Khaira to talk AI company-building at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 3:04:58 PM
Stellar’s tokenized RWA market reaches the $4 billion line, up 360% this year
Stellar's RWA market growth highlights institutional interest but poses concentration risks, with potential volatility if major issuers shift. The post Stellar’s tokenized RWA market reaches the $4 billion line, up 360% this year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/2/2026, 3:01:52 PM
Forward Industries adds 948,601 SOL, lifting its Solana treasury to 8.5 million tokens
Forward Industries' significant Solana holdings could influence market dynamics, highlighting risks of concentrated ownership and debt reliance. The post Forward Industries adds 948,601 SOL, lifting its Solana treasury to 8.5 million tokens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/2/2026, 3:00:50 PM
Blast winds down two years after launching Ethereum L2
The shutdown highlights the volatility and sustainability challenges in the crypto space, impacting investor confidence and future projects. The post Blast winds down two years after launching Ethereum L2 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 3:00:47 PM
Shiba Inu Coin Locks in 'Bull Combo': Why October SHIB Chart Is Primed to Delete a Zero
Shiba Inu coin locks in a 'Bull Combo' setup, mapping out the next strategic levels for a potential Top 20 ranking recovery.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 10/2/2026, 2:58:05 PM
South Korea Opens $5 Trillion Market to Tokenized Stocks, Bonds in 2027
South Korea is laying the regulatory groundwork to bring stocks, bonds, funds and fractional securities onto blockchain infrastructure from February 2027. New FSC Rules Aim to Move Stocks and Bonds Onchain South Korea is preparing to move a significant portion of its traditional financial market onto blockchain rails. The Financial Services...
By Emmanuel Musa 10/2/2026, 2:55:10 PM
Bitcoin Reclaims $87K Following Shocking US Jobs Data
Bitcoin surged back above $87,000 after a shockingly weak U.S. jobs report showed just 29,000 positions added in September.
By Alex Dovbnya 10/2/2026, 2:54:10 PM
Cynthia Lummis slams Senate Democrats after CLARITY Act fails 49-50
The failure of the CLARITY Act may lead to prolonged regulatory uncertainty in the crypto market, impacting innovation and investor confidence. The post Cynthia Lummis slams Senate Democrats after CLARITY Act fails 49-50 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/2/2026, 2:53:41 PM
Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Bulls Eye $3K Again – Can They Finally Break Through?
Ethereum is trading around $2.75K after holding a multi-week consolidation above $2.4K. The broader structure remains constructive, but ETH is now pressing into an important resistance area where the reaction could determine whether the current advance extends toward the next major supply zone. Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart The daily...
By Shayan Markets 10/2/2026, 2:50:53 PM
SMBC Nikko partners with Uniswap on Japan-compliant DeFi gateway targeted for mid-2027
This partnership could pave the way for integrating DeFi into regulated markets, potentially transforming financial systems globally. The post SMBC Nikko partners with Uniswap on Japan-compliant DeFi gateway targeted for mid-2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 2:44:13 PM
Why an $88 billion bank reserve drop doesn’t prove a Bitcoin liquidity squeeze – yet
Wednesday reserves fell $88.236 billion while their weekly average rose $17.897 billion, exposing the limits of reserve-based Bitcoin liquidity signals. The post Why an $88 billion bank reserve drop doesn’t prove a Bitcoin liquidity squeeze – yet appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/2/2026, 2:40:37 PM
The Next Generation of Banking: W Group Connects Web2 and Web3
W Group is pleased to share the next stage in the development of hashbank, a fully licensed universal digital bank that combines traditional banking services with the infrastructure of the open Web3 economy in one app. This level of integration remains rare in banking: hashbank brings traditional banking services and connectivity with external...
By Media 10/2/2026, 2:38:07 PM
$80,000,000+ in JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo Belonging to Montana Payments Firm Abruptly Seized Over Potential Fraud
U.S. prosecutors have seized nearly $84 million from bank accounts and cryptocurrency wallets tied to a Montana payments firm linked to Tether. The civil forfeiture targets Capstone, a money services business that allegedly posed as an information technology company to open accounts at major banks while moving money for crypto firms, reports...
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/2/2026, 2:30:48 PM
Robinhood stock tokens fuel $440M memecoin frenzy, Bloomberg reports
The memecoin frenzy on Robinhood's blockchain highlights the volatility and speculative nature of tokenized assets, challenging their stability. The post Robinhood stock tokens fuel $440M memecoin frenzy, Bloomberg reports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/2/2026, 2:29:40 PM
Amazon pledges over $1 billion to communities near its AI data centers
Amazon's investment may ease local opposition, fostering community goodwill and potentially influencing future data center policies and expansions. The post Amazon pledges over $1 billion to communities near its AI data centers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 2:29:23 PM
Solana leads all chains in spot DEX volume for fifth straight quarter with $197B in Q3 2026
Solana's sustained DEX volume dominance suggests a potential shift in trading dynamics, impacting fee structures and liquidity distribution. The post Solana leads all chains in spot DEX volume for fifth straight quarter with $197B in Q3 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/2/2026, 2:28:23 PM
Why is Bitcoin price going up today?
Bitcoin price has climbed roughly 3% and briefly crossed $87,000 on Oct. 2 as weak U.S. jobs data reinforced expectations for an October Federal Reserve pause while a wave of short liquidations added fuel to the move. According to CoinGecko…
By Rony Roy 10/2/2026, 2:28:18 PM
XRP Ledger's Key Growth Metric Shows 60% Increase in 24 Hours
XRP is gaining more network momentum despite the market downturn.
By Arman Shirinyan 10/2/2026, 2:25:00 PM
European issuers argue for USD tokens to complement euro stablecoins
European issuers' push for USD tokens under MiCA could enhance EU oversight but may increase reliance on non-euro currencies in global trade. The post European issuers argue for USD tokens to complement euro stablecoins appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/2/2026, 2:23:21 PM
Bitcoin Lightning Nodes Targeted as Core Lightning Sounds Alarm
Core Lightning operators running version 26.06.7 or earlier are being actively targeted, the Bitcoin Lightning Network node software project warned on Thursday evening, roughly 10 days after a security patch landed. The team hasn’t identified which vulnerabilities attackers are exploiting or reported any stolen funds. Version 26.06.8 fixes several...
By Jamie Redman 10/2/2026, 2:20:57 PM
President Trump says Europe has agreed to release a “massive amount” of their diesel oil
The European diesel release may ease U.S. supply pressures, reducing the likelihood of export bans and stabilizing market expectations. The post President Trump says Europe has agreed to release a “massive amount” of their diesel oil appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 2:18:34 PM
Madrid to host the banks building the next generation of European digital money
Europe wants to prevent the future of digital money from being written exclusively in dollars. As regulators advance the development … Continue reading The post Madrid to host the banks building the next generation of European digital money appeared first on Finbold.
By Jordan Major 10/2/2026, 2:14:50 PM
Blockworks launches public dashboard tracking OlympusDAO’s books
The launch of Blockworks' dashboard enhances transparency in DeFi, potentially boosting institutional trust and investment in OlympusDAO. The post Blockworks launches public dashboard tracking OlympusDAO’s books appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 2:13:11 PM
‘Euro stablecoin isn’t enough’: EU issuers make case for USD tokens
European issuers say Europe cannot ignore demand for dollar stablecoins as businesses seek USD liquidity for global payments and settlement.
By Helen Partz 10/2/2026, 2:12:48 PM
US payrolls rise just 29,000 in September, can Bitcoin price rally?
Bitcoin could get more room to recover after U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by just 29,000 in September, well below forecasts, adding to expectations that the Federal Reserve may hold interest rates steady at its October meeting. According to Reuters, payrolls…
By Rony Roy 10/2/2026, 2:09:18 PM
Bull Market Targets for BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL: Analyst
Martinez believes these cryptocurrencies may reach new ATHs during the next bull run.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 10/2/2026, 1:59:33 PM
Korea Blockchain Week asks whether blockchains are ready for AI agents
The integration of AI agents into blockchain systems could redefine economic interactions, necessitating new infrastructure and regulatory frameworks. The post Korea Blockchain Week asks whether blockchains are ready for AI agents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 1:58:01 PM
RWA Foundation counts 717 stablecoin deployments in its latest quarterly report
The fragmentation of stablecoin deployments across multiple blockchains highlights the growing need for improved cross-chain liquidity solutions. The post RWA Foundation counts 717 stablecoin deployments in its latest quarterly report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/2/2026, 1:57:01 PM
Circle wants EU to ease MiCA bank deposit rules for stablecoins
Circle has urged the European Commission to remove fixed bank deposit requirements for stablecoin reserves as the EU reviews its Markets in Crypto Assets regulation. Circle said in its response to the Commission’s MiCA consultation that forcing e money token…
By Rony Roy 10/2/2026, 1:56:03 PM
Shiba Inu's Long-Awaited Golden Cross Back for First Time in Two Years: What's Next?
The development follows the appearance of such a signal on Shiba Inu's chart for the first time in nearly two years.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 10/2/2026, 1:50:34 PM
Bitcoin rises as weak jobs data dims October hike odds
Bitcoin's rise amid weak jobs data highlights the potential for sustained liquidity-driven market dynamics, impacting broader risk assets. The post Bitcoin rises as weak jobs data dims October hike odds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 10/2/2026, 1:50:06 PM
Bitcoin Tests $87K as Leverage Runs Ahead of Spot Demand
Bitcoin breaks above $87,000 as leverage surges and ETF demand improves, but U.S. spot buying has yet to fully confirm the rally.
By Alexander Zdravkov 10/2/2026, 1:45:18 PM
Ethereum’s zkAPI hides who pays for AI. The model still sees the prompt
The Ethereum Foundation and Open Anonymity Project launched zkAPI on Ethereum mainnet on October 1. A user can deposit credits and prove a later AI API request is paid for without giving the payment server an identity or the model…
By Rony Roy 10/2/2026, 1:43:57 PM
Understanding On-Chain Metrics: How to Track Crypto Movements Before Prices React
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By Andrew MacGill 10/2/2026, 1:42:26 PM
$TRUMP memecoin plans third gala for top holders as token sits 97% below peak
The $TRUMP memecoin's decline and concentrated ownership highlight risks of market manipulation and investor losses, impacting crypto trust. The post $TRUMP memecoin plans third gala for top holders as token sits 97% below peak appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/2/2026, 1:41:40 PM
Cardano’s DeFi has shrunk by more than half and RealFi is betting credit can revive it
Eligible retail holders rely on market liquidity, while verified institutions can request issuer redemption and stakers absorb losses after protocol reserves. The post Cardano’s DeFi has shrunk by more than half and RealFi is betting credit can revive it appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/2/2026, 1:40:24 PM