Ethereum delays Glamsterdam test upgrade over security concerns
The delay highlights concerns over Ethereum's stability, impacting market confidence and casting doubt on its near-term technological roadmap. The post Ethereum delays Glamsterdam test upgrade over security concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/23/2026, 5:17:00 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 Ezra Reguerra 10/23/2026, 5:15:14 AM
Circle expands Alliance Program with eight new partner benefits
Circle adds eight new partner benefits and a private Alliance Hub, offering early product access, improved support and networking across its stablecoin ecosystem.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/23/2026, 5:10:17 AM
Ethereum delays Glamsterdam Hoodi testnet launch over security risks
ChainSecurity said it identified 13 real-world examples of smart contracts potentially affected by Glamsterdam’s gas changes and is coordinating responsible disclosure with affected projects.
By Ezra Reguerra 10/23/2026, 5:09:41 AM
Polymarket has reportedly fired its marketing chief, also a close friend of the CEO
Matthew Modabber was reportedly ousted after an internal probe of several instances of misconduct, according to the New York Post.
By Omkar Godbole 10/23/2026, 5:01:19 AM
Ethereum delays Glamsterdam test after security devs flag risk to existing contracts
Developers canceled Monday's Hoodi activation after researchers showed how new gas rules could let smart contracts permanently record failed operations.
By Shaurya Malwa 10/23/2026, 4:59:34 AM
Toto Finance seeks $5M from Cardano treasury for copper reserve
Cardano's treasury decision could redefine its role, balancing between funding innovation and engaging in speculative investments, impacting future allocations. The post Toto Finance seeks $5M from Cardano treasury for copper reserve appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/23/2026, 4:58:40 AM
Ethereum postpones Glamsterdam after EIP-8037 raises security concerns
Ethereum postpones Glamsterdam's October 26 Hoodi testnet upgrade over EIP-8037 compatibility concerns, with no new mainnet activation date confirmed.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/23/2026, 4:38:32 AM
Cardano holders are being asked to bet $5 million on copper hitting a new record
Toto Finance wants 22 million ADA from Cardano’s treasury to buy tokenized copper, and the metal would have to trade well above its all-time high for holders to get their money back.
By Shaurya Malwa 10/23/2026, 4:36:51 AM
Bitcoin Core changes security policy as AI makes bugs easier to find
Bitcoin Core says keeping certain vulnerabilities secret no longer offers much protection in the wake of AI-assisted bug hunting.
By Felix Ng 10/23/2026, 4:34:14 AM
UV-Activated Carbon Composite Breaks Down ‘Forever Chemicals’ by 90% in Lab Tests
A UV-driven composite built from graphene aerogel and the titanium metal-organic framework MIL-125-NH2(Ti) achieved a 90.2% defluorination rate for PFOA in lab tests. The material, developed by teams at Wuxi University, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, and Nanjing University, also broke down shorter-chain PFAS such as PFHxA (65.3%)...
By Guest Author 10/23/2026, 4:30:16 AM
CZ says AI hacking fears in crypto are overblown, warns phishing is the real threat
AI's role in crypto threats highlights the need for vigilance against phishing and social engineering, emphasizing user awareness and system updates. The post CZ says AI hacking fears in crypto are overblown, warns phishing is the real threat appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/23/2026, 4:23:43 AM
Spot Bitcoin ETFs shed $635 million on October 22, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading the exodus
The significant outflow from Bitcoin ETFs highlights potential volatility in institutional sentiment, raising questions about market stability. The post Spot Bitcoin ETFs shed $635 million on October 22, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading the exodus appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/23/2026, 4:22:25 AM
Ethereum postpones Glamsterdam testnet activation on Hoodi
Ethereum has postponed the Glamsterdam upgrade on the Hoodi testnet, pulling a planned 200 million gas-limit test scheduled for October 26 off the calendar. Core [...]
By Tomas Reiner 10/23/2026, 4:20:21 AM
NEAR proposal slashes yield by 36%, dividing network validators
HSP-029 would gradually cut the annual issuance cap by 36%, while tokens bought and held or staked remain in total supply. 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 10/23/2026, 4:10:18 AM
80% of XAO DAO’s XRP Treasury Set for Firelight Deployment
XAO DAO says several proposals have passed in the last couple of weeks, and a community forum is now live, calling it a huge milestone.
By Wayne Jones 10/23/2026, 4:09:15 AM
Top 3 Price Predictions: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC, ETH and XRP rebound as major support levels cap recent sell-off
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) rebound modestly on Friday after correcting and testing their key support zone the previous day. BTC holds the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), ETH finds support around the 100-day EMA, while XRP holds the horizontal floor near $1.300.
By N/A 10/23/2026, 4:06:32 AM
InDrive plans 2027 robotaxi tests in Kazakhstan with Pony.ai and Nvidia
InDrive's robotaxi tests in Kazakhstan could accelerate autonomous vehicle adoption, influencing global ride-hailing and AI integration trends. The post InDrive plans 2027 robotaxi tests in Kazakhstan with Pony.ai and Nvidia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/23/2026, 4:03:35 AM
Why Hyperliquid is losing RWA market share to centralized exchanges
Hyperliquid (HYPE) is losing market share in real-world asset (RWA) perpetual futures to centralized exchanges (CEXs) even as the overall financial market faces pressure.
By N/A 10/23/2026, 4:00:41 AM
Nasdaq CEO warns against tokenized stock derivatives that obscure market trading
Tokenized derivatives risk market fragmentation, reducing transparency and liquidity, potentially undermining investor confidence and market stability. The post Nasdaq CEO warns against tokenized stock derivatives that obscure market trading appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/23/2026, 3:58:21 AM
Cardano Price Forecast: Whale selling deepens ADA correction
Cardano (ADA) edges higher by nearly 2% on Friday, following a roughly 6% decline the previous day. The pullback aligns with the sell-side appeal among large-wallet investors, commonly referred to as whales, and Cardano derivatives.
By N/A 10/23/2026, 3:42:03 AM
Colombian Police Dismantle $42M Crypto Drug Laundering Ring
The operation involved movements across four different locations to capture “Gallo,” the head of an organization accused of drug trafficking and crypto laundering in Puerto Rico, and Nassim Vasquez, indicted in New York for laundering over $42 million with cryptocurrency. Colombia Announces Eight Detentions Involved in Laundering Money From Drug...
By Sergio Goschenko 10/23/2026, 3:30:19 AM
$383 million in crypto longs liquidated in 24 hours
The liquidation of leveraged crypto longs highlights market volatility and the risks of over-leveraging, potentially deterring speculative trading. The post $383 million in crypto longs liquidated in 24 hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/23/2026, 3:27:20 AM
Bitcoin, gold trim early losses as yen gives up gains. Oil stays near $100
Bitcoin and gold pared early losses as the yen gave up gains and Asian stocks rebounded, though oil near $100 keeps inflation risks in focus.
By Omkar Godbole 10/23/2026, 3:13:01 AM
Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo launches in China, delivery into 2027
Apple's foldable iPhone Duo launch in China may boost market sentiment but faces challenges from supply chain issues and economic conditions. The post Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo launches in China, delivery into 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/23/2026, 3:03:51 AM
Chainlink Enters Korea’s $68B Market Through LG CNS Partnership
Chainlink has partnered with LG CNS, the technology contractor behind the Bank of Korea’s Project Hangang, to expand regulated digital asset infrastructure in South Korea. Announced on Thursday, the agreement targets a $68 billion cryptocurrency market with more than 11 million eligible users, bringing oracle technology, institutional blockchain...
By Jamie Redman 10/23/2026, 2:30:24 AM
AI tech fears push global credit spreads to 17-month high
Investor caution towards AI may lead to broader economic impacts, as market shifts to safer assets amid geopolitical and tech uncertainties. The post AI tech fears push global credit spreads to 17-month high appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/23/2026, 2:25:54 AM
CoreWeave faces refinancing risks amid $35B debt challenge
CoreWeave's refinancing struggles could lead to bankruptcy, impacting investor confidence and the broader AI-cloud infrastructure market. The post CoreWeave faces refinancing risks amid $35B debt challenge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/23/2026, 2:23:58 AM
Kazakhstan AI compute buildout widens with NVIDIA GPU deployments
Kazakhtelecom has deployed NVIDIA H200 and B300 GPUs, while inDrive and Pony.ai are exploring robotaxi services in Astana. (Read More)
By N/A 10/23/2026, 2:19:20 AM
a16z drops crypto branding, expands $2.2B fund into AI and frontier tech
The Information’s unconfirmed report follows a16z crypto’s $2.2 billion fifth fund announcement on May 5, 2026. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Gino Matos 10/23/2026, 1:50:52 AM
Fidelity Sees Huge Bitcoin Potential in $150 Trillion Bond Market
Bitcoin-focused preferred stocks could draw more income-seeking capital into cryptocurrency purchases, a new Fidelity analysis suggests. The firm sees room for growth within the $150 trillion global fixed-income market, with investment outcomes tied to bitcoin’s performance and issuer strength. How a $150 Trillion Market Could Fuel Bitcoin Buying...
By Kevin Helms 10/23/2026, 1:30:06 AM
South Korea moves to classify stablecoins as payment instruments under forex law
South Korea's move to regulate stablecoins as payment instruments could reshape its financial landscape, impacting cross-border transactions and compliance. The post South Korea moves to classify stablecoins as payment instruments under forex law appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/23/2026, 1:25:23 AM
Hakeem Jeffries poised to become first Black House Speaker if Democrats win
Jeffries' potential speakership symbolizes a historic shift in political representation, impacting party dynamics and voter engagement strategies. The post Hakeem Jeffries poised to become first Black House Speaker if Democrats win appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/23/2026, 1:17:12 AM
Commodity Markets Council urges CFTC to block Kalshi’s perpetual oil futures contract
Blocking Kalshi's contract could maintain current oil market structures, while approval might lead to increased complexity and volatility. The post Commodity Markets Council urges CFTC to block Kalshi’s perpetual oil futures contract appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/23/2026, 1:13:50 AM
Switzerland approves first spot Bitcoin ETF for retail investors
BIT Asset Management’s Bitcoin Fund ETF is expected to begin trading on SIX Swiss Exchange in November, with its public offering restricted to Switzerland.
By Felix Ng 10/23/2026, 12:59:35 AM
Michigan Democrat endorses GOP’s Mike Rogers in Senate race
Cross-party endorsements may signal shifting political dynamics, potentially influencing voter sentiment and altering traditional party lines. The post Michigan Democrat endorses GOP’s Mike Rogers in Senate race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/23/2026, 12:57:19 AM
Ethereum’s long-awaited Glamsterdam upgrade hits another roadblock as 13 security risks emerge
Ethereum developers have postponed the Glamsterdam upgrade on a major test network after identifying potential security risks affecting existing smart contracts. The Ethereum Foundation confirmed on Oct. 22 that the upgrade, scheduled for Oct. 26 on the Hoodi testnet, would no longer proceed as planned. Developers agreed to investigate how a...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/23/2026, 12:40:37 AM
Polymarket fires chief marketing officer after internal investigation
Polymarket's decisive action signals a commitment to transparency and integrity, crucial for investor confidence and potential IPO success. The post Polymarket fires chief marketing officer after internal investigation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/23/2026, 12:32:57 AM
Calle launches BitNotes, a multi-mint Cashu wallet that prints ecash on paper
BitNotes could revolutionize financial access in underbanked regions, but trust in mints and security audits remain critical for widespread adoption. The post Calle launches BitNotes, a multi-mint Cashu wallet that prints ecash on paper appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/23/2026, 12:29:06 AM
ICP vs NEAR: Up to 85% Odds ICP Wins Web3 AI Lawsuit
Dominic Williams, the founder of DFINITY Foundation (organization behind Internet Computer or ICP), has continued to attack Near Protocol, now claiming it is a copy of ICP’s technology. Williams: Near Intents are based on ICP proprietary tech Previously, CoinPedia covered how NEAR’s price was rallying despite the protocol being bashed by Williams...
By Steve Muchoki 10/23/2026, 12:21:59 AM
Anthropic’s Claude Opus 5.5 tops AI index with 61.7 score
Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.5's lead in AI rankings may shift market dynamics, influencing future AI development and competitive strategies. The post Anthropic’s Claude Opus 5.5 tops AI index with 61.7 score appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/23/2026, 12:19:46 AM
Bitcoin Bull Score Index Drops From 80 to 60 as Momentum Weakens
Bitcoin’s Bull Score Index has dropped from 80 to 60 since late September, a new analysis shows. The decline signals a slowing trend as the index sits at a threshold the analyst associates with positive momentum. Bitcoin Bull Score Signals Slower Momentum Bitcoin’s market momentum has weakened since late September, with incoming capital and...
By Kevin Helms 10/23/2026, 12:10:32 AM
Kentucky Democrat Dembo faces backlash over law enforcement stance in tight race
The backlash against Dembo may alter voter sentiment, impacting the competitive race dynamics and potentially shifting district political trends. The post Kentucky Democrat Dembo faces backlash over law enforcement stance in tight race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/23/2026, 12:02:10 AM
Monero (XMR), Stellar (XLM), Bitcoin (BTC) and Hyperliquid (HYPE) Price Analysis for October 23: Volatility Is Back, but Market Is Depressed
Volatility has returned to crypto, but sentiment remains depressed: Monero extends its rally, while Stellar, Bitcoin, and Hyperliquid struggle near key support levels.
By Arman Shirinyan 10/23/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Kentucky Democrat Dembo’s campaign linked to $500K dark money controversy
The dark money controversy may alter voter sentiment and campaign strategies, potentially influencing the election's outcome in Kentucky. The post Kentucky Democrat Dembo’s campaign linked to $500K dark money controversy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/23/2026, 12:00:19 AM
Etsy bans AI-generated recipes and patterns from its marketplace
Etsy's ban on AI-generated guides may restore consumer trust and stabilize sales for genuine creators, impacting marketplace dynamics. The post Etsy bans AI-generated recipes and patterns from its marketplace appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/22/2026, 11:56:42 PM
Pentagon bans US forces from using military info to bet in prediction markets
Hegseth warned that prediction market wagers could expose military operations to adversaries.
By Felix Ng 10/22/2026, 11:50:42 PM
XRPL recovers from network slowdown as critical security upgrade faces two-week delay
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has recovered from intermittent transaction-processing delays, although developers are still preparing a permanent software correction. On Oct. 22, XRP Ledger Operations confirmed that ledger-closing times had returned to normal after a configuration change recommended to network operators. The disruption coincided with a...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/22/2026, 11:40:48 PM
Bitcoin falls 4% as chip stocks plunge 6.7% and oil surges
Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $82,000 on Thursday as the crypto market joined a broader market sell-off driven by concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) spending, rising oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions involving the US and Iran.
By N/A 10/22/2026, 11:33:55 PM
Anthropic says Claude proved security properties in 123 open-source libraries
Anthropic says Claude produced formal proofs for 123 open-source libraries and uncovered bugs that had evaded detection for years. (Read More)
By N/A 10/22/2026, 11:15:28 PM