Zcash Price Hits October Wall Ahead of Its 3x Faster Block Upgrade
Developers proposed a specific mainnet block for activating NU7. The upgrade cuts block times and defers most transaction fees to future miners. Old Sprout shielded funds must be moved before activation or become unspendable. ZEC is testing the resistance that has capped every rally this month. Zcash price climbed about 8% over the past 24 [...]
By Alexander Stefanov 10/21/2026, 3:22:31 PM
Bitcoin vs Gold Forecast: BTC builds momentum toward $84K as XAU springs above $4,100
Bitcoin (BTC) edges higher on Wednesday as buyers appear to increase risk exposure.
By N/A 10/21/2026, 3:20:39 PM
NVIDIA details industrial AI deployments across Europe
NVIDIA said European manufacturers are using CUDA-X, Omniverse, Cosmos and Nemotron for factory operations, simulation and digital twins. (Read More)
By N/A 10/21/2026, 3:19:40 PM
Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Blasts Past $84K – Is $90K the Next Target?
Bitcoin is pushing back toward $86K after buyers defended the $80K short-term demand zone once again, with BTC trading close to $85K. The rebound comes as markets price in roughly a 25% chance of another Fed hike at the late October meeting, following September’s quarter-point increase. Meanwhile, the NVM Ratio has climbed to its highest […]
By Shayan Markets 10/21/2026, 3:17:10 PM
Standard Chartered Takes Full Control of Its Zodia Crypto Custody Arm
On Wednesday, Standard Chartered disclosed that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100% of Zodia Custody, bringing a six-year institutional crypto venture fully into its banking operations. Founded in 2020 alongside Northern Trust, Zodia evolved from a bitcoin and ether custodian into a multinational digital asset business. The...
By Jamie Redman 10/21/2026, 3:15:46 PM
Bybit seeks broker partnerships to challenge Robinhood in the US
Bybit's US expansion could reshape trading by integrating stablecoins with equities, challenging traditional finance and diversifying revenue streams. The post Bybit seeks broker partnerships to challenge Robinhood in the US appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/21/2026, 3:15:03 PM
Italian police target 30 suspects in €68 million mafia-linked crypto laundering probe
The probe may lead to stricter regulations on crypto transactions, impacting market liquidity and financial institutions' crypto engagement. The post Italian police target 30 suspects in €68 million mafia-linked crypto laundering probe appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/21/2026, 3:14:16 PM
Bitcoin price tags $84.6K as US stocks head higher on SpaceX Q3 earnings beat
Bitcoin extended gains to approach $85,000 after US stock markets reacted to higher-than-expected SpaceX earnings.
By William Suberg 10/21/2026, 3:13:17 PM
NVIDIA Cloud Partners Expand European AI Infrastructure
NVIDIA said partners across Europe, the Nordics, Africa and Central Asia are expanding AI cloud capacity, with new work on sovereign, open and agentic AI systems. (Read More)
By N/A 10/21/2026, 3:12:40 PM
XRP flashes a potential bottom signal, but $15.7 billion in exchange supply threatens recovery
XRP's 365-day MVRV ratio has fallen to about 0.92, which places holders in the metric's window roughly 8% below their cost basis, while XRP trades near $1.33, according to Santiment. Glassnode warned Oct. 19 that more than 40% of large-cap altcoins sit near their own yearly leverage highs. XRP's derivatives data sits between Binance shedding… Read...
By Gino Matos 10/21/2026, 3:10:57 PM
Bybit will look for big broker partnerships to take on Robinhood in the U.S.
When it comes to the U.S., Bybit will look to work with with someone like Interactive Brokers (IB), for example, said CEO Ben Zhou.
By Ian Allison 10/21/2026, 3:09:22 PM
Welcome Offers at Crypto Sportsbooks: 8 Platforms Compared on Freebet Terms
Welcome offers at eight crypto sportsbooks compared on freebet and bonus terms, from rollover and minimum odds to combo rules, maximum bets and time limits.
By Crypto Daily 10/21/2026, 3:08:55 PM
NVIDIA unveils DSX POD reference design for Europe AI factories
NVIDIA said DSX POD can cut AI factory deployment from six months to as little as 14 days at prepared sites, with partner deliveries planned for early 2027. (Read More)
By N/A 10/21/2026, 3:05:40 PM
The Block and The Hill will host the Capitol Crypto Forum on November 19
The forum's timing post-midterms could significantly influence new legislative approaches to crypto, impacting industry regulation and investor sentiment. The post The Block and The Hill will host the Capitol Crypto Forum on November 19 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/21/2026, 3:03:35 PM
Malaysia keeps 322 Bitcoin from the Bitkingdom scam after court ruling
Malaysia's retention of Bitcoin from the Bitkingdom scam highlights the complexities of asset recovery in crypto fraud cases, impacting victim restitution. The post Malaysia keeps 322 Bitcoin from the Bitkingdom scam after court ruling appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/21/2026, 3:02:53 PM
BlackRock’s IBIT Draws $665M, Its Biggest Daily Inflow Since October 2025
BlackRock’s IBIT recorded $665.16 million in net inflows on October 19, 2026, its biggest single-day intake since October 7, 2025.
By Ethan Caldwell 10/21/2026, 3:01:08 PM
Crypto Long & Short: Why real-world assets need fixed-rate loans onchain
Real-world assets already back the largest stablecoins, yet borrowing against them onchain still runs through variable-rate pools. Peter Gaffney of O2O Capital Partners explains why fixed-rate, fixed-term lending is the missing piece, and how a 5% shift in Sky and Ethena reserves could create $1.8 billion of demand for real-world assets.
By Peter Gaffney 10/21/2026, 3:00:53 PM
DTCC plans to launch its Tokenization Service this month after 30-plus firms tested the rails
The launch of DTCC's Tokenization Service could revolutionize asset liquidity and transaction efficiency, impacting global financial markets. The post DTCC plans to launch its Tokenization Service this month after 30-plus firms tested the rails appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/21/2026, 3:00:36 PM
Injective burns over 7.2 million INJ through its buyback and revenue flywheel
Injective's token burn strategy enhances scarcity, potentially boosting INJ's value and positioning it as a high-revenue Layer-1 network. The post Injective burns over 7.2 million INJ through its buyback and revenue flywheel appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/21/2026, 2:58:10 PM
BitGo says its platform is unaffected by critical PHP vulnerabilities
BitGo's proactive security measures highlight the critical importance of preemptive strategies in safeguarding digital assets against emerging threats. The post BitGo says its platform is unaffected by critical PHP vulnerabilities appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/21/2026, 2:57:08 PM
Trump Crypto Scam Crackdown Hits Telegram Markets and USDT Wallets
The Trump crypto scam crackdown takes center stage at a White House cybersecurity event, with the president expected to present his administration’s campaign against overseas fraud networks. Americans reported $11.37 billion in crypto-related losses to the FBI in 2025. Federal prosecutors have restrained about $938 million in crypto tied to scam...
By Alexander Stefanov 10/21/2026, 2:56:58 PM
NVIDIA says DSX can cut AI factory cooling water use to near zero
NVIDIA said European partners are adopting DSX reference designs that reduce cooling water use and power demand for AI factories. (Read More)
By N/A 10/21/2026, 2:56:40 PM
'Shibes Together Strong': Dogecoin Sparks Social Media Wave After Launching Dogecoin Labs
Official Dogecoin X account sets social networks on alert by backing a massive new ecosystem consolidation project under 'Dogecoin Labs' monicker.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 10/21/2026, 2:55:30 PM
Meta faces scrutiny over Muse AI agent ahead of Wednesday earnings call
Meta's Muse AI agent could redefine revenue streams beyond ads, but privacy concerns and high capex may challenge its long-term viability. The post Meta faces scrutiny over Muse AI agent ahead of Wednesday earnings call appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/21/2026, 2:54:05 PM
President Trump to Highlight Crackdown on Overseas Crypto Scams
Bitcoin Magazine President Trump to Highlight Crackdown on Overseas Crypto Scams Trump to tout seizures of fraudulent crypto sites at White House cybercrime event as FBI data shows $11.3 billion in U.S. crypto fraud losses in 2025. This post President Trump to Highlight Crackdown on Overseas Crypto Scams first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is...
By Micah Zimmerman 10/21/2026, 2:52:06 PM
NVIDIA DSX POD moves AI factory integration into factories
NVIDIA says its DSX POD reference design shifts AI factory integration and validation into controlled manufacturing before shipment. (Read More)
By N/A 10/21/2026, 2:47:40 PM
SpaceX earnings and falling yields lift risk assets as Bitcoin tops $84K
The rise in risk assets highlights investor confidence in growth, but the market's cautious sentiment suggests potential volatility ahead. The post SpaceX earnings and falling yields lift risk assets as Bitcoin tops $84K appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/21/2026, 2:45:04 PM
Trump highlights crackdown on foreign crypto scams at White House event
The crackdown on foreign crypto scams underscores the need for international cooperation to protect consumers and secure financial systems. The post Trump highlights crackdown on foreign crypto scams at White House event appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/21/2026, 2:44:50 PM
OpenEvidence hits $15 billion valuation as AI reshapes how doctors treat patients
AI-driven platforms like OpenEvidence could significantly transform healthcare by enhancing diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficiency. The post OpenEvidence hits $15 billion valuation as AI reshapes how doctors treat patients appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/21/2026, 2:44:07 PM
Ripple Price Analysis: Is XRP Out of the Woods After 10% Rebound?
XRP is attempting a recovery after buyers defended the $1.25-$1.30 demand zone earlier this week. Now trading around $1.36, the asset is approaching the upper boundary of its short-term descending channel. This level could decide whether the rebound develops into a broader recovery or fades into another lower high. XRP Price Analysis: The USDT...
By Shayan Markets 10/21/2026, 2:42:10 PM
Charles Schwab names Avalanche a leader in real-world assets and institutional use
Avalanche's recognition by Charles Schwab could accelerate institutional blockchain adoption, influencing the future of financial tokenization. The post Charles Schwab names Avalanche a leader in real-world assets and institutional use appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/21/2026, 2:41:57 PM
OKX expands euro-native trading with EURC through unified order book
OKX's euro-native trading expansion could enhance market efficiency and liquidity for European traders, reducing reliance on USD conversions. The post OKX expands euro-native trading with EURC through unified order book appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/21/2026, 2:40:37 PM
NVIDIA details agent-assisted workflow for AI factory digital twins
NVIDIA outlined an agent-assisted workflow for building AI factory digital twins with Omniverse DSX Blueprint, OpenUSD and SimReady assets. (Read More)
By N/A 10/21/2026, 2:39:40 PM
Solana’s Alpenglow Upgrade Goes Live, Promising 99% Faster Finality
Solana activated its long-awaited Alpenglow network upgrade on Wednesday, Oct. 21, marking one of the most significant overhauls in the blockchain’s history and promising to slash transaction finality times by roughly 99%. Solana’s Big Step Forward The upgrade, which Solana announced had gone live on its mainnet, replaces the blockchain’s existing...
By Andrew Hayward 10/21/2026, 2:38:44 PM
DefiLlama report: nearly 90% of FXRP supply is locked in DeFi
Nearly 90% of circulating FXRP supply is deployed across DeFi protocols. Flare Data Connector fees now account for 45% of protocol revenue. Flare plans Bitcoin integration and mainnet deployment of confidential computing. Nearly 90% of the circulating supply of FXRP, Flare’s XRP-focused token, is deployed across decentralised finance (DeFi)...
By News Team 10/21/2026, 2:36:34 PM
Susan Collins linked to operatives in alleged pay-for-play scheme amid 2026 campaign
Collins' campaign faces potential setbacks as resurfaced allegations may sway voter sentiment and impact her re-election prospects in 2026. The post Susan Collins linked to operatives in alleged pay-for-play scheme amid 2026 campaign appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/21/2026, 2:35:53 PM
Musk considers SpaceX-Tesla merger to advance AI singularity: FT
A potential SpaceX-Tesla merger could revolutionize industries by integrating advanced technologies, impacting global markets and innovation. The post Musk considers SpaceX-Tesla merger to advance AI singularity: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/21/2026, 2:34:12 PM
NVIDIA launches OpenShell reference architecture for safe AI agents
NVIDIA introduced OpenShell Reference Architecture for enterprise and edge AI agents, combining Vera Rubin, Vera CPUs and BlueField-4 enforcement. (Read More)
By N/A 10/21/2026, 2:31:40 PM
Estée Lauder To Hand $210,000,000 to Investors and Attorneys After Allegedly Overstating Growth Amid China Crackdown
A federal judge approved a $210 million class action settlement resolving securities fraud claims against Estée Lauder over allegedly misleading growth forecasts tied to Chinese daigou sales. The deal, led by Michigan pension funds, provides recovery for eligible shareholders who bought shares from 2022 to 2025. The post Estée Lauder To Hand...
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/21/2026, 2:30:00 PM
OpenAI’s Codex Security helps uncover two critical PHP flaws before attackers do
AI-driven vulnerability detection highlights the critical need for proactive security measures to protect vast web infrastructures from exploitation. The post OpenAI’s Codex Security helps uncover two critical PHP flaws before attackers do appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/21/2026, 2:28:33 PM
Binance data shows Bitcoin liquidation clusters stacked around $87K
Bitcoin's price movements around $87K could trigger significant market volatility, impacting leveraged positions and ETF breakeven zones. The post Binance data shows Bitcoin liquidation clusters stacked around $87K appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/21/2026, 2:25:32 PM
PLTR Price Prediction: Mizuho Raises Target to $245 But Futures Stall Below Key SMA
Palantir's Binance Futures contract trades at $192.98, barely changed over the prior 24 hours, as it consolidates beneath its 20-day moving average with the MACD histogram converging to zero. Mizuh... (Read More)
By N/A 10/21/2026, 2:24:40 PM
Polkadot warns Fearless Wallet users to move funds after key leak
The incident underscores the critical need for robust security measures and timely communication to protect users in decentralized ecosystems. The post Polkadot warns Fearless Wallet users to move funds after key leak appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/21/2026, 2:24:18 PM
PaperTrade tightens controls after manipulation attempts on Hyperliquid BBO
PaperTrade's reliance on external price feeds raises concerns about security and investor confidence, impacting its market valuation prospects. The post PaperTrade tightens controls after manipulation attempts on Hyperliquid BBO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/21/2026, 2:23:46 PM
GENIUS Act rules finalized by OCC ahead of January deadline
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has finalized its regulations implementing the GENIUS Act which is set to come into effect on January 18, 2027. In an October 21 announcement, the OCC said the final rule covers permitted…
By Rony Roy 10/21/2026, 2:20:27 PM
NVIDIA details OpenShell reference architecture for AI agents
NVIDIA outlined OpenShell, Vera CPUs and BlueField-4 as a hardware-rooted stack for governing AI agent workloads on Oct. 21, 2026. (Read More)
By N/A 10/21/2026, 2:15:40 PM
Fed decision make-or-break for Bitcoin’s Q4, Nexo data suggests
Bitcoin (BTC) ended the third quarter up 42.7%, from $58,544 to $83,570, snapping three consecutive down quarters. The Federal Reserve’s … Continue reading The post Fed decision make-or-break for Bitcoin’s Q4, Nexo data suggests appeared first on Finbold.
By Diana Paluteder 10/21/2026, 2:14:25 PM
OpenAI uses nearly 2,000 AI agents to analyze brain CRISPR data in 32 minutes
AI-driven rapid analysis could revolutionize drug discovery, significantly reducing research timelines and enhancing collaborative efforts. The post OpenAI uses nearly 2,000 AI agents to analyze brain CRISPR data in 32 minutes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/21/2026, 2:13:47 PM
Japan Considers Stablecoins for Tourist Tax Refund System
Key Highlights: Japan’s land and transport minister, Tatsunori Ibayashi, says the administration will consider stablecoins for consumption tax…
By Khwaish Manwani 10/21/2026, 2:06:55 PM
Gemini’s prediction markets pass 329 million contracts traded
Gemini's rapid growth in prediction markets highlights regulatory challenges and potential shifts in how event-based trading is perceived and managed. The post Gemini’s prediction markets pass 329 million contracts traded appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/21/2026, 2:06:49 PM