Fortitude surpasses 5 GSol/s of Zcash hashrate as expansion plans grow

Fortitude's rapid Zcash hashrate growth could centralize mining power, impacting network decentralization and competitive dynamics. The post Fortitude surpasses 5 GSol/s of Zcash hashrate as expansion plans grow appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/15/2026, 3:25:15 PM

Bitcoin retests $82,000 as $20 million in leveraged shorts get liquidated

The liquidation of leveraged shorts highlights the volatility and risk in crypto markets, emphasizing the need for cautious trading strategies. The post Bitcoin retests $82,000 as $20 million in leveraged shorts get liquidated appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Vivian Nguyen 10/15/2026, 3:24:04 PM

BNB price loses $750 pivot as analysts warn of a slide toward $680

BNB price has slipped below its $750 weekly pivot and two daily moving averages, leaving the $700–$710 support zone in focus as analysts point to further downside after its rejection near $800. TradingView’s Binance BNB/USDT daily chart showed the token…

By Lawrence Mondal 10/15/2026, 3:22:15 PM

NYC comptroller urges Anthropic to delay IPO over AI safety concerns

The comptroller's call for delay highlights growing investor caution and could lead to increased scrutiny of AI firms' governance practices. The post NYC comptroller urges Anthropic to delay IPO over AI safety concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/15/2026, 3:20:30 PM

Google rolls out Universal Cart across Search and Gemini in the U.S.

Google says Universal Cart is now available in the U.S. across Search and the Gemini app, adding cross-retailer shopping, alerts and checkout tools. (Read More)

By N/A 10/15/2026, 3:16:17 PM

Crypto Casino Gamdom Goes Dark After a $3 Million Wallet Hack

Crypto casino and sportsbook Gamdom lost more than $3 million in an Oct. 13 hot-wallet breach, according to founder Felix Romer, although independent blockchain analysis places the damage closer to $4.2 million. The attack involved unauthorized access to an automation server, prompting the company to shut down operations and transfer remaining...

By Jamie Redman 10/15/2026, 3:15:25 PM

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says CoreWeave doesn’t need a backstop

Nvidia's stance on CoreWeave highlights the delicate balance between market confidence and the implicit support embedded in strategic partnerships. The post Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says CoreWeave doesn’t need a backstop appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/15/2026, 3:14:41 PM

Bitcoin slips under $80K after US PPI gains most in four years

BTC buyers attempted to defend $80,000 support after September US producer inflation overshot expectations by 100 basis points for the largest monthly gain since March 2022

By William Suberg 10/15/2026, 3:10:44 PM

CoreWeave’s credit risk hits a record high as new borrowing plans spook bondholders

CoreWeave's rising credit risk and borrowing plans may deter investors, impacting AI infrastructure financing and market confidence. The post CoreWeave’s credit risk hits a record high as new borrowing plans spook bondholders appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/15/2026, 3:10:14 PM

Why 13 Weeks Of Strong ETF Flows Haven’t Moved XRP

The cumulative netflow just surpassed $1.80 billion, but the milestone doesn’t add up when you look at XRP’s price. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

By Tadas Klimasevskis 10/15/2026, 3:09:00 PM

CoreWeave credit risk hits record high as borrowing plans escalate

CoreWeave's escalating borrowing and credit risk may undermine investor confidence, potentially impacting its financial stability and market position. The post CoreWeave credit risk hits record high as borrowing plans escalate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/15/2026, 3:08:40 PM

DeFi Development Corp. raises CHAD preferred stock dividend to 14%

The increased dividend may attract more investors, potentially boosting DeFi Development Corp.'s capital for expanding its Solana treasury. The post DeFi Development Corp. raises CHAD preferred stock dividend to 14% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By John Chen 10/15/2026, 3:08:17 PM

Tether backs AIsa in push into AI-powered payments

Tether said it invested in AIsa, a platform for AI agents to access and pay for data, software and computing services. (Read More)

By N/A 10/15/2026, 3:08:17 PM

Cross River Bank brings Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin into its core banking system

The integration of RLUSD into Cross River Bank's system signifies a shift towards mainstream adoption of stablecoins, enhancing payment efficiency. The post Cross River Bank brings Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin into its core banking system appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Kaye Quema 10/15/2026, 3:07:40 PM

Nvidia’s Nemotron 3.5 Super VL takes aim at Claude and GPT models

Nvidia's new model could reshape AI competition, emphasizing open weights and efficiency, but independent validation remains crucial. The post Nvidia’s Nemotron 3.5 Super VL takes aim at Claude and GPT models appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/15/2026, 3:05:32 PM

Cursor probed whether employee Grok use exposed client data to SpaceX

The incident underscores the critical importance of robust data governance in AI acquisitions, impacting trust and future corporate accountability. The post Cursor probed whether employee Grok use exposed client data to SpaceX appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/15/2026, 3:05:09 PM

Former OpenAI engineer arrested for allegedly bugging an executive conference room

This incident underscores the critical need for robust security measures and ethical standards in tech firms to protect sensitive information. The post Former OpenAI engineer arrested for allegedly bugging an executive conference room appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/15/2026, 3:03:55 PM

Ripple (XRP) Deepens Wall Street Push With 24/7 RWA Swaps for Institutions

The company is pushing deeper into the territory traditionally dominated by Wall Street prime brokers.

By Jordan Lyanchev 10/15/2026, 3:03:48 PM

HKMA schedules RMB750 million reopening of 03GB2807001 bond issue

HKMA set an Oct. 22 tender for RMB750 million of 03GB2807001, a 1.59% bond maturing July 28, 2028. (Read More)

By N/A 10/15/2026, 3:00:17 PM

Crypto for Advisors: Wall Street is done waiting on Congress for crypto rules

By Eric Soufer 10/15/2026, 3:00:00 PM

XRP price slides below $1.32 as analyst eyes $1.25 rebound zone

XRP price has fallen toward $1.31 as daily momentum weakens, while analyst Ali Martinez sees a possible test of $1.25 before a rebound toward $1.42 or $1.60. TradingView’s Binance XRP/USDT charts placed the token around $1.317–$1.318 on Oct. 15, following…

By Lawrence Mondal 10/15/2026, 2:54:03 PM

NVIDIA adds DLSS 4.5 controls to GeForce NOW

NVIDIA said GeForce NOW now offers DLSS 4.5 controls, while Enshrouded 1.0 and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 join the cloud at launch. (Read More)

By N/A 10/15/2026, 2:53:17 PM

OKX opens onchain spot and perps beta with 250K USDT reward pool

OKX's beta fosters risk-free trading practice, potentially democratizing access to complex financial instruments while highlighting regulatory challenges. The post OKX opens onchain spot and perps beta with 250K USDT reward pool appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Vivian Nguyen 10/15/2026, 2:51:34 PM

Aztec targets full post-quantum migration by end of 2030

Aztec's post-quantum migration plan pressures Ethereum to prioritize security upgrades, impacting blockchain privacy and data integrity. The post Aztec targets full post-quantum migration by end of 2030 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/15/2026, 2:50:28 PM

German government plans Nvidia partnership, Handelsblatt reports

Germany's AI capacity boost via Nvidia partnership could enhance digital sovereignty, benefiting local industries and attracting AI investments. The post German government plans Nvidia partnership, Handelsblatt reports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/15/2026, 2:48:48 PM

Ripple Prime brings Hyperliquid RWA perpetuals to institutional clients across 100 markets

Ripple Prime's 24/7 perpetual swaps could revolutionize institutional trading by enhancing liquidity access and risk management beyond traditional hours. The post Ripple Prime brings Hyperliquid RWA perpetuals to institutional clients across 100 markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By John Chen 10/15/2026, 2:47:13 PM

Binance says bStocks tops $1B in AUM; fastest tokenized equity product

Binance said bStocks surpassed $1 billion in assets under management on Oct. 15, 2026, with over $40 billion in cumulative volume and nearly 100 assets listed. (Read More)

By N/A 10/15/2026, 2:44:17 PM

Russia to ban peer-to-peer crypto trades: What does it mean for traders?

Russia has confirmed that direct peer-to-peer cryptocurrency transactions between individuals will be prohibited from July 1, 2027, requiring residents to conduct trades through authorized intermediaries. According to updated guidance published by the Bank of Russia on Oct. 12, individuals can…

By Rony Roy 10/15/2026, 2:41:45 PM

Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Lose $391M as Single-Day Rebound Vanishes

U.S. crypto ETF flows swung sharply back into negative territory on Wednesday, with bitcoin and ether funds shedding a combined $390.97 million. The reversal erased Tuesday’s improvement and pushed the two largest ETF categories to roughly $341 million in combined outflows for the week so far. Bitcoin ETFs Shed $261M as Fidelity, BlackRock Reverse...

By Emmanuel Musa 10/15/2026, 2:40:09 PM

OpenAI gives $5 million to Simons Foundation to help mathematicians vet AI results

This initiative could accelerate mathematical advancements and ensure AI-generated solutions meet rigorous academic standards. The post OpenAI gives $5 million to Simons Foundation to help mathematicians vet AI results appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/15/2026, 2:39:58 PM

Blackstone bets big on AI under President and COO Jon Gray

Blackstone's AI integration across sectors could redefine investment strategies, emphasizing stable growth over speculative tech booms. The post Blackstone bets big on AI under President and COO Jon Gray appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/15/2026, 2:39:35 PM

Why Tether and Stablecoins Are Powering Everyday Crypto Spending

Stablecoins like Tether are making everyday crypto payments more practical. Learn how dollar-pegged tokens support spending, how payments work, and what risks to consider before using them. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

By DailyCoin Team 10/15/2026, 2:38:47 PM

Binance publishes H1 2026 API uptime report with limited disclosed metrics

Binance said it published an H1 2026 API uptime report, but no verified half-year aggregate or latency dataset is available in the source material. (Read More)

By N/A 10/15/2026, 2:36:17 PM

Bitcoin breaks down as stocks slide on inflation data

US price increases went from an annual rate of 3.4% in August, to 3.7% in September, dealing a blow to the U.S. stock market and pushing Bitcoin into a potential breakdown. With the S&P 500 facing a further fall at the open on Thursday could this result in Bitcoin confirming its breakdown?

By Laurie Dunn 10/15/2026, 2:36:05 PM

Ireland’s national police warns of hacked X accounts promoting crypto scams

The incident highlights the vulnerability of social media platforms to cyberattacks, posing significant risks to public trust and institutional reputations. The post Ireland’s national police warns of hacked X accounts promoting crypto scams appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By John Chen 10/15/2026, 2:35:38 PM

Tron Inc. sets up $200 million ATM share offering to fund TRX purchases

Tron Inc.'s ATM share offering may lead to shareholder dilution and governance concerns, impacting investor confidence and market stability. The post Tron Inc. sets up $200 million ATM share offering to fund TRX purchases appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By John Chen 10/15/2026, 2:34:58 PM

AWS, Anthropic invest billions in AI engineers to boost tech deployment

The strategic investment in AI engineers by AWS and Anthropic could reshape market dynamics, influencing AI deployment and valuation trends. The post AWS, Anthropic invest billions in AI engineers to boost tech deployment appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/15/2026, 2:34:41 PM

Firelight adds $30.5M of cover to Kraken USDC vault

Firelight's coverage enhances DeFi security, yet reliance on FXRP and consortium decisions introduces potential risks for depositors. The post Firelight adds $30.5M of cover to Kraken USDC vault appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/15/2026, 2:34:06 PM

Ripple Taps $9 Billion Perpetual Futures Boom

Ripple is expanding its Wall Street ambitions by giving institutional investors access to perpetual futures tied to more than 100 traditional asset markets, tapping into a rapidly growing $9 billion trading sector.

By Alex Dovbnya 10/15/2026, 2:32:49 PM

Ethereum, XRP and Solana slide as hot inflation data rattles crypto

Rising inflation pressures could prolong high interest rates, dampening risk appetite and impacting crypto market stability and investor sentiment. The post Ethereum, XRP and Solana slide as hot inflation data rattles crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Vivian Nguyen 10/15/2026, 2:32:19 PM

Five Fraudsters Steal $800,000+ From Casino Customers Using Counterfeit IDs

Federal prosecutors have sentenced five defendants to prison terms totaling more than 15 years for a conspiracy that stole over $800,000 from a casino and online gaming services company using stolen identities and counterfeit driver’s licenses. Jeremy Cushing, 53, of Topeka, was sentenced to 95 months; Rachael Matoian, 36, of Topeka, received 38...

By Daily Hodl Agent 10/15/2026, 2:30:54 PM

AI agents keep coming back for crypto as x402 wallet refill rate surges to 89%

Chainalysis’s rate covers wallets already active on multiple days, leaving overall retention and independent commercial demand unmeasured. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox

By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/15/2026, 2:30:53 PM

Russia plans to ban direct peer-to-peer crypto trades from July 2027

Russia's crypto trade regulation may drive informal markets, impacting domestic crypto accessibility and potentially altering global trade dynamics. The post Russia plans to ban direct peer-to-peer crypto trades from July 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By John Chen 10/15/2026, 2:28:51 PM

NVIDIA joins EU AI in Science initiative with tools, training and compute

NVIDIA said it is joining the European Commission’s AI in Science Enablers Initiative with open models, training resources and compute access. (Read More)

By N/A 10/15/2026, 2:27:17 PM

Russia to ban direct peer-to-peer crypto trades starting July 2027

Russia plans to ban direct P2P crypto trades from July 1, 2027, while separate rules already prohibit transfers from digital accounts to self-custody wallets.

By Helen Partz 10/15/2026, 2:22:43 PM

KubeRay standardizes Ray deployment on Kubernetes, per AnyScale

AnyScale outlines KubeRay as the operator for running Ray clusters, jobs and Serve apps on Kubernetes. (Read More)

By N/A 10/15/2026, 2:20:17 PM

AI Predicts Bitcoin After PPI Shock Breaks the $80,660 Floor

AI predicts Bitcoin holds between $80,660 and $74,340 after September PPI hit 6.3%, breaking the floor that held all month. The post AI Predicts Bitcoin After PPI Shock Breaks the $80,660 Floor appeared first on Coinspeaker.

By Fatima 10/15/2026, 2:19:13 PM

ARK Invest says Bitcoin ETF holders are back in the green

Renewed institutional interest in Bitcoin ETFs suggests a potential market recovery, highlighting increased investor confidence and engagement. The post ARK Invest says Bitcoin ETF holders are back in the green appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Vivian Nguyen 10/15/2026, 2:18:31 PM

Cardano Foundation launches Research Exchange series on October 19

The Research Exchange series fosters transparency and collaboration, potentially enhancing Cardano's research impact and community engagement. The post Cardano Foundation launches Research Exchange series on October 19 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/15/2026, 2:17:27 PM

Centrifuge CEO Bhaji Illuminati says the market is getting pickier about tokens

The shift from tokens to equity reflects a broader trend towards traditional financial structures, enhancing institutional appeal and stability. The post Centrifuge CEO Bhaji Illuminati says the market is getting pickier about tokens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By John Chen 10/15/2026, 2:17:06 PM