SEC signals more crypto proposals after custody rule overhaul
The SEC's ongoing crypto regulatory efforts could reshape asset custody norms, influencing market dynamics and compliance strategies. The post SEC signals more crypto proposals after custody rule overhaul appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/2/2026, 7:21:44 PM
Whale stakes $1 million in SOL to a new Solana validator
The shift towards organic delegations may challenge decentralization, potentially concentrating power among well-funded validators. The post Whale stakes $1 million in SOL to a new Solana validator appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 7:20:44 PM
Community bankers sue OCC over crypto trust charters
The lawsuit could reshape regulatory landscapes, impacting how digital asset firms integrate into traditional banking systems and consumer protections. The post Community bankers sue OCC over crypto trust charters appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/2/2026, 7:18:52 PM
Meta shares research papers on AI helping solve open math problems
AI's role in solving complex math problems highlights its potential to enhance human research, fostering collaboration and innovation in academia. The post Meta shares research papers on AI helping solve open math problems appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 7:17:06 PM
Goolsbee says inflation going wrong way and stalled there
Persistent inflationary pressures may lead to sustained high interest rates, affecting global economic stability and monetary policy strategies. The post Goolsbee says inflation going wrong way and stalled there appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 7:12:33 PM
Crypto hackers exploit third-party Aave tool to steal 114 ETH
A third-party lending adapter built on Aave was exploited to steal about 114 ETH, worth over $300,000, while the protocol itself remained unaffected. On Oct. 2, blockchain security firm SlowMist said the attacker compromised two Safe multisig wallets through a flaw in the FlashLoopAdapter used with Aave v3 positions. The exploit allowed the...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/2/2026, 7:10:35 PM
Bitcoin price faces $86,500 hurdle as ETF buying returns
Bitcoin price has retreated toward $84,000 after reaching $87,220, while Bitfinex analysts have identified sustained buying above $86,500 as a condition for further gains. Bitfinex’s Analyst Team, in comments provided directly to crypto.news, said renewed U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF inflows…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/2/2026, 7:06:13 PM
Largest cluster of net long Ethereum positions sits at $2,538
Leveraged positions at key price points could trigger significant market volatility, influencing Ethereum's price dynamics and trader strategies. The post Largest cluster of net long Ethereum positions sits at $2,538 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/2/2026, 7:05:16 PM
Meet the New Bitcoin Treasury Firm That Already Plans to Sell BTC
Most bitcoin treasury companies follow the buy-and-try-to-hold model pioneered by Strategy, the publicly traded giant with nearly $72 billion worth of BTC. But a new entrant to the space says it already plans to sell acquired assets in an effort to beat bitcoin’s price moves. A Different Kind of Strategy On Friday, Supercycle Finance announced […]
By Andrew Hayward 10/2/2026, 7:00:25 PM
Bitcoin Crashes Below $84K as Crypto Liquidations Near $600M
Why is bitcoin down so much today despite the positive macro news in the US?
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/2/2026, 6:53:25 PM
SEC Proposes Rules That Could Change How Funds Custody Crypto
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said that the proposed rule could "replace the grey of uncertainty created by custody rules crafted for a bygone era."
By Chayanika Deka 10/2/2026, 6:49:18 PM
Hester Peirce departs SEC after years of advocating for digital assets
Peirce's departure leaves the SEC with a narrowed perspective, potentially impacting future crypto regulation and innovation initiatives. The post Hester Peirce departs SEC after years of advocating for digital assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/2/2026, 6:44:39 PM
$4.2B crypto bank Anchorage Digital cuts 17% of workforce: Report
The reported cuts come as Anchorage expands its institutional footprint, including stablecoin issuance and a $100 million investment from Tether.
By Sam Bourgi 10/2/2026, 6:41:17 PM
Epoch AI data suggests chip stock could support over a billion AI agents
The rapid growth in AI chip infrastructure could revolutionize labor markets, potentially reducing costs and reshaping workforce dynamics. The post Epoch AI data suggests chip stock could support over a billion AI agents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 6:39:45 PM
LetsExchange Has Shut Down, So Which Alternatives Offer the Experience Its Users Valued?
LetsExchange shuts down after five years. See what users valued and how SwapSpace, Exolix and Godex compare as new crypto swap alternatives.
By Crypto Daily 10/2/2026, 6:38:33 PM
Stability AI courts musicians with licensed tools and backing from all three major labels
Stability AI's partnerships with major labels could reshape the music industry by aligning AI innovation with traditional music business interests. The post Stability AI courts musicians with licensed tools and backing from all three major labels appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 6:34:22 PM
Delayed AI access could push Europe’s future tech jobs abroad, Brickken CEO warns
Brickken CEO Edwin Mata has warned that uneven access to three AI products, Dots, Muse, and Siri AI, could steer European companies’ future hiring and investment abroad. Edwin Mata, CEO and co-founder of Barcelona-based tokenization company Brickken, told crypto.news that…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/2/2026, 6:34:02 PM
Bitcoin jumps 42.9% in Q3 2026, leaving gold and stocks behind
Bitcoin's Q3 surge highlights its potential as a high-reward asset, but macroeconomic shifts and profit-taking could impact future performance. The post Bitcoin jumps 42.9% in Q3 2026, leaving gold and stocks behind appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/2/2026, 6:25:45 PM
Blast to wind down Ethereum L2 after costs outpace revenue
Once among Ethereum’s largest layer-2 networks by total value locked, Blast is urging users to move their assets to mainnet ahead of the shutdown.
By Nate Kostar 10/2/2026, 6:24:05 PM
Kraken parent Payward explores crypto and payments partnership with BNY
Kraken parent Payward has entered talks with BNY over a potential partnership covering six areas, including crypto custody, trading and payments, according to two people familiar with the discussions. Two people familiar with the matter said the proposed arrangement could…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/2/2026, 6:15:10 PM
Fidelity explores wider access to its Ethereum tokenized money market fund
Fidelity's move to broaden access to its tokenized fund could democratize investment opportunities, impacting the DeFi landscape significantly. The post Fidelity explores wider access to its Ethereum tokenized money market fund appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/2/2026, 6:12:32 PM
South Africa’s Absa Becomes First Bank on the Continent to Custody Bitcoin: Report
Bitcoin Magazine South Africa’s Absa Becomes First Bank on the Continent to Custody Bitcoin: Report South African bank Absa has become the first African lender to custody bitcoin, according to reports. As reported first by Bloomberg on Friday, the Johannesburg-based lender will serve institutional clients, mostly by custodying bitcoin — but other...
By Mathew Di Salvo 10/2/2026, 6:12:28 PM
Uniswap price eyes $10.30 as cup-and-handle forms
Uniswap price is testing a possible cup-and-handle setup near $8.92 as its September rally cools and a Japan-focused DeFi partnership advances. Uniswap’s rounded recovery meets resistance at $10.30 TradingView’s Binance UNI/USDT daily chart puts Uniswap at $8.926 on Oct. 2,…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/2/2026, 6:01:03 PM
SEC Proposes Last-Resort Crypto Self-Custody for Advisers and Funds
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed allowing investment advisers and regulated funds to self-custody crypto assets when no permitted custodian is available. The exception is designed partly for newer or less widely supported tokens, but would come with extensive operational requirements. Self-custody would be a fallback rather...
By Tanya Chepkova 10/2/2026, 6:00:00 PM
Another former GOP governor backs Hamilton over Marshall for Kansas Senate
The endorsements may signal a shift in political alliances, potentially altering the balance of power and influencing future bipartisan cooperation. The post Another former GOP governor backs Hamilton over Marshall for Kansas Senate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 5:59:17 PM
Anchorage Digital lays off about 17% of staff as sector-wide cost pressures bite
Anchorage Digital's layoffs highlight ongoing financial strain in the crypto sector, potentially impacting innovation and market stability. The post Anchorage Digital lays off about 17% of staff as sector-wide cost pressures bite appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/2/2026, 5:56:54 PM
Ethereum Layer 2 Network Blast to Shut Down After Revenue Collapse
Blast, a once-buzzy Ethereum Layer 2 network, is set to shut down later this month after a dramatic decline in activity left the scaler too costly to maintain. Blast Heads for the Exits Launched in early 2024, Blast hailed from the founder of NFT marketplace Blur, Tieshun “Pacman” Roquerre, and arrived with backing from prominent […]
By Andrew Hayward 10/2/2026, 5:54:54 PM
Evernorth’s Nasdaq XRP treasury is approved, but its real buying power isn’t the $300 million expected
Roughly $88.5 million in closing-linked gross sources remains conditional, with expenses and spending choices deciding additional XRP demand. The post Evernorth’s Nasdaq XRP treasury is approved, but its real buying power isn’t the $300 million expected appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/2/2026, 5:50:25 PM
El Salvador’s Bitcoin stash sits at $618 million despite IMF strings
El Salvador's Bitcoin strategy highlights the complexities of balancing national financial autonomy with international loan conditions. The post El Salvador’s Bitcoin stash sits at $618 million despite IMF strings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 5:48:01 PM
Powerus tokenized stock PUSA hits $8 million in volume on Solana in four hours
The rapid trading volume of $PUSA on Solana highlights the growing appeal and potential of tokenized stocks for 24/7 global market access. The post Powerus tokenized stock PUSA hits $8 million in volume on Solana in four hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/2/2026, 5:47:48 PM
Conway Research lands a16z backing for Underdog, a private AI that never leaves your device
Underdog's on-device AI model could redefine privacy standards and cost structures in the AI market, challenging cloud-based solutions. The post Conway Research lands a16z backing for Underdog, a private AI that never leaves your device appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 5:45:10 PM
Satoshi's Missing Feature? Direct Bitcoin to Zcash Swaps Finally Go Live
Bitcoin holders gain a direct, decentralized route to Zcash shielded pools with zero intermediaries.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 10/2/2026, 5:44:25 PM
BNY weighs digital asset infrastructure deal with Kraken parent Payward: CoinDesk
A potential BNY-Payward partnership could significantly enhance crypto infrastructure, fostering greater integration with traditional finance. The post BNY weighs digital asset infrastructure deal with Kraken parent Payward: CoinDesk appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/2/2026, 5:40:53 PM
Meta reportedly cuts the Virtue AI team it hired in June
Meta's reported layoffs highlight potential instability in AI safety commitments, raising concerns about Big Tech's strategic priorities. The post Meta reportedly cuts the Virtue AI team it hired in June appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 5:36:19 PM
BNY in talks with Kraken parent Payward over infrastructure partnership
The potential agreement could span digital assets, custody, trading, payments and other financial-market infrastructure.
By Will Canny 10/2/2026, 5:34:40 PM
Pi Network (PI) in October: 3 AIs Speculate What Will Happen With the Price
According to Perplexity, PI may crash to a new all-time low in the coming weeks.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 10/2/2026, 5:33:20 PM
Solana ETFs Overtake XRP Funds With $1.91 Billion in Assets
Solana ETFs have overtaken XRP products in total net assets after an eight-day inflow streak brought in nearly $254 million. The shift is notable because SOL still has a smaller market capitalization than XRP, yet its ETF complex now represents a much larger share of the underlying token’s value. $254M in 8 Days Sees Solana […]
By Emmanuel Musa 10/2/2026, 5:25:56 PM
Anthropic commits $100 million to train 10,000 enterprise AI engineers
Anthropic's initiative could significantly enhance AI integration in enterprises, setting new industry standards and addressing talent shortages. The post Anthropic commits $100 million to train 10,000 enterprise AI engineers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 5:24:20 PM
NEAR Intents recovers $3.8 million from exploit and closes its investigation
The incident underscores the vulnerability of cross-chain protocols, highlighting the need for robust security measures and rapid response strategies. The post NEAR Intents recovers $3.8 million from exploit and closes its investigation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 5:23:02 PM
Alibaba’s Qwen AI model has censorship built in, and researchers say they can strip it out
The integration of censorship in AI models like Qwen raises concerns about bias and control, impacting global AI ethics and innovation standards. The post Alibaba’s Qwen AI model has censorship built in, and researchers say they can strip it out appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 5:17:41 PM
Once a $2 billion Ethereum layer-2, Blast is shutting down after assets plunge 98%
Once home to more than $2 billion in crypto assets, Blast is shutting down as activity fades, costs rise, and bigger platforms like Coinbase and Robinhood build networks of their own.
By Krisztian Sandor 10/2/2026, 5:15:35 PM
Trump’s potential AI czar, Jay Clayton, helped pioneer the SEC’s crypto crackdown
The former SEC chairman who may be tapped to oversee the Trump administration's AI work has a potentially divisive history as a watchdog of tech innovation.
By Jesse Hamilton 10/2/2026, 5:12:48 PM
Bitpanda CEO says MiCA boosts retail trust in regulated crypto firms
MiCA's regulatory framework enhances consumer confidence in crypto, fostering market growth and cross-border operations within Europe. The post Bitpanda CEO says MiCA boosts retail trust in regulated crypto firms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/2/2026, 5:08:19 PM
Circuit Breaker Labs builds crash test dummies for mental health chatbots
Circuit Breaker Labs' innovation could significantly enhance chatbot reliability, potentially reducing psychological harm in vulnerable users. The post Circuit Breaker Labs builds crash test dummies for mental health chatbots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 5:06:35 PM
The SEC is turning crypto custody into a fight over asset coverage
The SEC's proposal could reshape the crypto custody landscape, emphasizing asset coverage and integration over regulatory status alone. The post The SEC is turning crypto custody into a fight over asset coverage appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Mark Edward 10/2/2026, 5:04:22 PM
Binance Adds Seven Tokenized Stocks as Margin Collateral for Eligible VIP Users
Binance will add seven bStocks tokenized securities as Cross Margin and Portfolio Margin collateral at 12:00 UTC on September 30, 2026.
By Karim Daniels 10/2/2026, 5:01:12 PM
Centrifuge brings tokenized Treasury and credit funds to Arc
Arc's integration of tokenized funds could attract more institutional capital on-chain, setting a precedent for future financial innovations. The post Centrifuge brings tokenized Treasury and credit funds to Arc appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/2/2026, 4:55:00 PM
Tether’s USDT eyes Bitcoin return as Utexo plans October launch
Utexo has outlined an October launch for USDT on Bitcoin, with three planned services covering private transfers, direct BTC swaps, and Bitcoin-backed loans. Utexo has secured a commercial license to issue USDT on Bitcoin and use its trademark for distribution…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/2/2026, 4:48:02 PM
Bitcoin Price Taps $87K as SEC Moves to Unlock Institutional Custody
Driven by weak U.S. employment data and a major SEC regulatory proposal, bitcoin briefly reclaimed $87,000 for the first time since Sept. 23. Back near $85,000 as of this writing, bitcoin remains up over the last day. Bitcoin Reclaims $87,000 Amid Weak Labor Data In price action likely to fuel “Uptober” sentiment, the price of […]
By Terence Zimwara 10/2/2026, 4:47:44 PM
Why Strategy’s STRC calculator shows $210 for a share it can redeem at $101
The illustrative Oct. 2 output holds the dividend constant, while Strategy controls optional redemption at $101 or higher plus applicable unpaid dividends. The post Why Strategy’s STRC calculator shows $210 for a share it can redeem at $101 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/2/2026, 4:40:55 PM