Vangrid offers USDC bounties for smartphone scans used in 3D models
Vangrid has opened a USDC-funded market for smartphone footage of real places, with a public post citing more than $675,000 in settlements for captures turned into 3D models. Vangrid described the service in an Oct. 20 X post, saying a…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/26/2026, 8:07:36 PM
BNB Chain leads all blockchains in tokenized fund growth, adding $3.7 billion
BNB Chain's rapid growth in tokenized funds highlights the increasing demand for blockchain-based financial products, reshaping traditional finance. The post BNB Chain leads all blockchains in tokenized fund growth, adding $3.7 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/26/2026, 8:05:57 PM
Galaxy Research says Bitcoin’s bear market ended in June as accumulation begins
Bitcoin's transition to an accumulation phase suggests potential long-term growth, but cautious optimism is advised due to uncertain market dynamics. The post Galaxy Research says Bitcoin’s bear market ended in June as accumulation begins appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/26/2026, 8:04:15 PM
Solana’s Next Latency Idea Has a Geographic Trade-Off Validators Cannot Ignore
Research into a geo-aware leader schedule suggests quicker validator handovers, but also warns that grouping leaders by location introduces security trade-
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/26/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Benson leads James by 12.4 points in Michigan governor race: MSU poll
Benson's lead suggests a strong Democratic foothold in Michigan, potentially influencing future political strategies and voter engagement efforts. The post Benson leads James by 12.4 points in Michigan governor race: MSU poll appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/26/2026, 7:58:53 PM
Low-Friction Sportsbooks for Esports Fans: 6 Platforms Ranked on Signup and Markets
Six crypto sportsbooks ranked for esports fans on signup routes, title range and map and round market depth, with how esports markets work and what shapes the odds.
By Crypto Daily 10/26/2026, 7:58:14 PM
Bitcoin’s $80K Price Level Is Back in Focus as Bulls Look for a $94K Rebound
Bitcoin could climb toward $94,000 if buyers defend the $80,000 support zone and the price closes above its 50-day EMA.
By Chayanika Deka 10/26/2026, 7:55:55 PM
Big Wins and ID Requests: How Crypto Sportsbooks Review Large Payouts
How crypto sportsbooks review large payouts, from identity and bet integrity checks to linked accounts and source of funds, with typical timelines and steps that speed up a review.
By Crypto Daily 10/26/2026, 7:51:44 PM
Anthropic expands Claude for nonprofits with new plugin
Anthropic released a Claude for Nonprofits plugin with workflow tools, added nonprofit support features and said more than 25,000 nonprofits now use Claude. (Read More)
By N/A 10/26/2026, 7:50:25 PM
Ripple connects XRP Ledger to a £22 billion investment giant while chasing the next wave of corporate money
Ripple expanded its institutional reach Monday as Aviva added another tokenized fund share class to the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The British asset manager invested £50 million ($66 million) in a blockchain-based share class of its Sterling Liquidity Fund, bringing its combined investments across two XRP Ledger offerings to more than £86 million ($116...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/26/2026, 7:50:14 PM
AMD heads into earnings as cracks spread across the AI trade
AMD's earnings will reveal if AI demand can sustain growth amid rising financing costs and market volatility, impacting future chip orders. The post AMD heads into earnings as cracks spread across the AI trade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 7:47:47 PM
Canada opens consultation on stablecoins, citing US GENIUS Act
As part of the potential implementation of its Stablecoin Act, the Canadian government will hear from the public on a proposed framework for tokens from non-financial institutions.
By Turner Wright 10/26/2026, 7:47:40 PM
Smart Contract Bets and Privacy: What an On-Chain Wager Reveals
What an on-chain wager reveals, from wallet address and stake to odds, settlement and token approvals, and how smart contract bets differ from bets at custodial crypto sportsbooks.
By Crypto Daily 10/26/2026, 7:47:13 PM
Backpack Securities tops $584 million in weekly tokenized stock volume
Backpack Securities' dominance in tokenized stock trading highlights the importance of execution quality over supply in market dynamics. The post Backpack Securities tops $584 million in weekly tokenized stock volume appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/26/2026, 7:45:58 PM
Kraken Parent Payward Eyes First CFTC-Regulated Hyperliquid Futures Market
Kraken parent Payward plans to become the first Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-regulated operator to deploy perpetual futures markets on Hyperliquid for eligible U.S. customers. The proposal would combine Hyperliquid’s onchain trading infrastructure with Bitnomial’s regulated exchange and clearing operations and Ninjatrader’s...
By Jamie Redman 10/26/2026, 7:43:53 PM
OpenAI’s agent leads say user interfaces aren’t going anywhere
Despite AI advancements, user interfaces remain crucial, balancing human preference for direct interaction with evolving agent capabilities. The post OpenAI’s agent leads say user interfaces aren’t going anywhere appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 7:36:03 PM
Bitcoin’s $80K consolidation could end within days as macro events approach, ARP Digital says
Bitcoin's price movement could significantly shift soon, impacting investor strategies and market dynamics amid key macroeconomic events. The post Bitcoin’s $80K consolidation could end within days as macro events approach, ARP Digital says appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/26/2026, 7:35:53 PM
AI agents found paths into Anthropic’s business systems in under 12 hours, startup says
The incident highlights the critical need for robust supply-chain security, as vulnerabilities in third-party software can expose sensitive data. The post AI agents found paths into Anthropic’s business systems in under 12 hours, startup says appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 7:35:49 PM
Anthropic paused frontier model training over security fears, IPO filing shows
Anthropic's security pause highlights the growing tension between rapid AI advancement and the need for robust safety measures, impacting investor confidence. The post Anthropic paused frontier model training over security fears, IPO filing shows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 7:34:54 PM
Hacker Drains Nearly $1,000,000 in SOL From Solana Trading Bot Users in 94 Seconds
A hacker has drained about 9,408 SOL, worth nearly $1 million, from 49 wallets belonging to nine users of the Bloom Telegram trading bot. Bloom says it will fully repay the losses. The post Hacker Drains Nearly $1,000,000 in SOL From Solana Trading Bot Users in 94 Seconds appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/26/2026, 7:33:38 PM
Cathedral AI agents find access paths into Anthropic systems in under 12 hours
The incident highlights the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures and may influence investor confidence in Anthropic's future valuation. The post Cathedral AI agents find access paths into Anthropic systems in under 12 hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/26/2026, 7:33:30 PM
DeFi Development Corp buys 5,346 Solana, lifting its treasury to about 2.595M SOL
DeFi Development Corp's SOL accumulation strategy could enhance shareholder value and influence Solana's market dynamics, despite volatility. The post DeFi Development Corp buys 5,346 Solana, lifting its treasury to about 2.595M SOL appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/26/2026, 7:30:50 PM
OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Terra for ChatGPT Work and Codex
OpenAI says GPT-6.1 Terra is rolling out in ChatGPT Work and Codex, with API access, a 1,050,000-token context window and vendor-reported benchmark results. (Read More)
By N/A 10/26/2026, 7:30:28 PM
Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Praised by Billionaire Tim Draper
Billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper has praised Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto for his bold vision and optimism, crediting the mysterious figure with challenging the foundations of the global financial system.
By Alex Dovbnya 10/26/2026, 7:25:47 PM
Coinbase Institutional Co-CEO: Bitcoin’s “Second Wave” of Institutional Capital has Arrived
▶ Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase Institutional Co-CEO: Bitcoin’s “Second Wave” of Institutional Capital has Arrived Seven mega banks tap Coinbase infrastructure. Brett Tejpaul explains why stablecoin rails are driving adoption, while institutions still view BTC as tech. This post Coinbase Institutional Co-CEO: Bitcoin’s “Second Wave” of Institutional...
By Patrick Green 10/26/2026, 7:24:08 PM
OpenAI says Ultrafast cut incident investigations to minutes
OpenAI says Ultrafast helped engineers investigate incidents in minutes, alongside faster security analysis, code refactoring and daily workflows. (Read More)
By N/A 10/26/2026, 7:22:28 PM
TSMC reportedly weighs CoWoS price hikes of up to 20% as AI packaging stays scarce
Rising CoWoS prices could strain AI chipmakers' budgets, potentially slowing innovation and intensifying competition for packaging resources. The post TSMC reportedly weighs CoWoS price hikes of up to 20% as AI packaging stays scarce appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 7:22:11 PM
Americans pay more for gas in Trump’s second term than under Biden: AAA
Higher fuel costs under Trump may weaken Republican Senate prospects, as economic factors like gas prices influence voter sentiment. The post Americans pay more for gas in Trump’s second term than under Biden: AAA appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/26/2026, 7:18:39 PM
Senate Democrats to investigate Trump’s oil profits amid rising gas prices
The investigation could heighten political tensions and influence market dynamics, impacting both oil prices and the Senate's power balance. The post Senate Democrats to investigate Trump’s oil profits amid rising gas prices appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/26/2026, 7:13:32 PM
Indian Exchange CoinDCX Admits $16M Hit After CEO Dismissed Suspicious Transfers
CoinDCX has confirmed a $16 million cryptocurrency loss just three days after its CEO dismissed suspicious wallet activity as a “false alarm.” The Indian exchange acknowledged that deposits had accumulated in compromised, supposedly retired wallets after an automated transfer system failed. CoinDCX says it absorbed the losses and customer balances...
By Jamie Redman 10/26/2026, 7:10:27 PM
Hyperliquid outlines Payward’s bid for first regulated US HIP-3 markets
Hyperliquid has outlined Payward’s plan to become its first CFTC-regulated HIP-3* market deployer, with Kraken’s parent seeking to offer onchain perpetual futures to US clients through Bitnomial, subject to regulatory approval. Hyperliquid said in an Oct. 26 X post that…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/26/2026, 7:06:54 PM
OCC urges US community banks to become stablecoin issuers before January 2027 deadline
Community banks face a pivotal choice: embrace stablecoin issuance to retain deposits or risk diminished lending capacity and community impact. The post OCC urges US community banks to become stablecoin issuers before January 2027 deadline appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/26/2026, 7:03:25 PM
Anthropic plans unusual IPO lockup that lets some insiders sell early
Anthropic's IPO strategy could influence future tech IPOs by altering traditional lockup norms, impacting market dynamics and valuations. The post Anthropic plans unusual IPO lockup that lets some insiders sell early appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 7:01:41 PM
Tokenised US Stock Venues Must Give 30 Days’ Public Notice, SEC Clarifies
SEC staff guidance spells out a 30-day public-notice requirement for venues seeking to operate under the temporary tokenised-stock exemption.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/26/2026, 7:00:00 PM
NBA names Kalshi and Polymarket preferred exchanges amid state fights
The NBA has named Kalshi and Polymarket its two preferred prediction-market exchanges, giving both platforms access to official league data and U.S. marketing rights as Kalshi faces a Utah lawsuit seeking up to $61.2 million in allegedly unlawful fees. The…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/26/2026, 6:52:24 PM
Tesla-SpaceX merger hopes send ratings consistent with NO outcome support to 11-year low
The merger speculation could reshape market dynamics, influencing investor strategies and potentially redefining industry standards. The post Tesla-SpaceX merger hopes send ratings consistent with NO outcome support to 11-year low appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/26/2026, 6:50:35 PM
Ripple’s David Schwartz says heavy content filtering weakens protection from XRP scams
With nearly $443 billion estimated to be stolen by scammers globally in 2025, David Schwartz argued that excessive control by … Continue reading The post Ripple’s David Schwartz says heavy content filtering weakens protection from XRP scams appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 10/26/2026, 6:42:56 PM
Analyst Sets Downside Targets for 3 AI-Related Altcoins
Both VVV and TRAC need a 4-hour close below support to confirm the bearish read, while ARC needs a daily close below its price channel.
By Wayne Jones 10/26/2026, 6:42:43 PM
AI company Anthropic announces IPO, expected as early as November
The artificial intelligence company disclosed more than $16 billion in revenue and an $80 billion net loss for the first half of 2026.
By Turner Wright 10/26/2026, 6:42:41 PM
Strategy makes record $205 million STRC buyback as Strive spends $511 million on Bitcoin
Bitcoin treasury firms Strategy and Strive made record purchases last week, but directed their capital toward different assets. While Michael Saylor's Strategy intensified its preferred-stock buybacks, Strive accelerated its Bitcoin accumulation, highlighting diverging priorities in how the companies deploy capital. Strategy's STRC purchases...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/26/2026, 6:40:26 PM
South Korea’s Crypto Tax Faces Fourth Delay as 2029 Date Looms: Report
South Korea is preparing to push its cryptocurrency gains tax back for a fourth time, according to local reporting, potentially giving investors until 2029 before the government collects a dime. The proposed delay would extend a tax policy first scheduled to launch in 2022. A Crypto Tax That Keeps Missing Its Start Date According to […]
By Jamie Redman 10/26/2026, 6:35:58 PM
Anthropic files for US IPO amid rapid growth and rising costs
Anthropic's IPO highlights the tension between rapid AI growth and financial sustainability, impacting investor confidence and market valuation. The post Anthropic files for US IPO amid rapid growth and rising costs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/26/2026, 6:35:20 PM
Credit default risk for AI companies surges to record highs
Rising credit risk for AI firms may signal broader financial instability, impacting investor confidence and future funding in the tech sector. The post Credit default risk for AI companies surges to record highs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/26/2026, 6:34:27 PM
Coinbase bank deals span PNC Bitcoin trading, Chase links and Citi payments
Coinbase has built partnerships with PNC, JPMorgan Chase, and Citi covering Bitcoin trading, account funding, and stablecoin payments, with PNC’s service allowing eligible private banking clients to buy, sell, and hold BTC inside its digital banking platform. PNC announced the…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/26/2026, 6:32:22 PM
MetaMask offers Anthropic pre-IPO perpetual contracts via Hyperliquid
The introduction of pre-IPO contracts for Anthropic may boost market engagement and liquidity, influencing perceptions of its future valuation. The post MetaMask offers Anthropic pre-IPO perpetual contracts via Hyperliquid appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/26/2026, 6:32:14 PM
Google DeepMind study finds LLMs can’t reliably roll their own dice
The inability of LLMs to generate true randomness poses security risks, necessitating external random inputs for reliable AI decision-making. The post Google DeepMind study finds LLMs can’t reliably roll their own dice appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 6:28:55 PM
SoFi’s tokenized deposits put banks in competition with stablecoins, Truth Ventures CEO says
SoFi's tokenized deposits may drive innovation in banking, challenging stablecoins and prompting regulatory and consumer protection considerations. The post SoFi’s tokenized deposits put banks in competition with stablecoins, Truth Ventures CEO says appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/26/2026, 6:26:58 PM
Anthropic IPO poised to deliver Menlo Ventures’ largest-ever return
Anthropic's IPO could significantly boost investor confidence in AI valuations, influencing market dynamics and future tech investments. The post Anthropic IPO poised to deliver Menlo Ventures’ largest-ever return appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/26/2026, 6:26:46 PM
$2 Trillion-Tracking ETF Adds XRP & SHIB
A new multi-asset crypto ETF is coming up, hemming in a $2 trillion crypto price index. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 10/26/2026, 6:22:00 PM
OpenAI puts GPT-6.1 Terra into Agent Arena and Code Arena for public testing
Public testing of GPT-6.1 Terra could redefine AI evaluation standards, offering insights into real-world applicability and cost efficiency. The post OpenAI puts GPT-6.1 Terra into Agent Arena and Code Arena for public testing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 6:21:18 PM