Hyperliquid unveils HIP-3* to support regulated US perpetual futures through Payward
The introduction of regulated perpetual futures could enhance market accessibility and compliance, potentially boosting US crypto trading activity. The post Hyperliquid unveils HIP-3* to support regulated US perpetual futures through Payward appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/26/2026, 6:15:24 PM
Goldman Sachs says the AI growth boost is nearing its peak, while Apollo finds zero payoff outside tech
The AI investment surge may soon plateau, potentially narrowing economic benefits and highlighting disparities between tech giants and other sectors. The post Goldman Sachs says the AI growth boost is nearing its peak, while Apollo finds zero payoff outside tech appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 6:14:58 PM
Anthropic founders pledge 80% of stakes to philanthropy, worth $79B
The philanthropic pledge may enhance Anthropic's market appeal and valuation, influencing investor confidence and strategic partnerships. The post Anthropic founders pledge 80% of stakes to philanthropy, worth $79B appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/26/2026, 6:13:10 PM
Canada opens 60-day stablecoin consultation while keeping yield ban
Canada has opened a 60-day consultation on proposed stablecoin regulations that retain its ban on issuer-paid yield and require reserves to be held with qualified Canadian financial institutions. The Department of Finance published the draft in the Canada Gazette on…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/26/2026, 6:11:35 PM
FTC demands Anthropic execs testify in expanding AI safety probe
Increased regulatory scrutiny on AI firms may dampen investor confidence, affecting market valuations and growth prospects in the sector. The post FTC demands Anthropic execs testify in expanding AI safety probe appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/26/2026, 6:10:16 PM
OpenAI says ChatGPT work use is spreading across 165 activities
OpenAI’s latest Signals release maps ChatGPT work messages to 165 activities across nearly 100 countries, showing a less concentrated mix over time. (Read More)
By N/A 10/26/2026, 6:08:04 PM
Solana Trading Bot Hacked for Nearly $1M, 49 Wallets Drained
Bloom Trading lost nearly $1 million in a security breach that drained 49 cryptocurrency wallets belonging to just nine users. The attacker exploited a software vulnerability, yet the company insists no private keys were stolen and promises full reimbursement. Hacker Drains 9,408 SOL Through Third-Party Vulnerability Bloom, a Telegram-based...
By Jamie Redman 10/26/2026, 6:05:38 PM
Stablecoin Market Tops $300B as Circle Targets 40 New Markets
The global stablecoin market has reached roughly $300 billion as demand for dollar-backed digital assets continues to expand beyond crypto trading.
By Maya Collins 10/26/2026, 6:03:51 PM
Cleveland Plain Dealer endorses Amy Acton for Ohio governor amid ad controversy
The endorsement may sway undecided voters, impacting the race's dynamics and potentially altering market perceptions and polling trends. The post Cleveland Plain Dealer endorses Amy Acton for Ohio governor amid ad controversy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/26/2026, 6:02:26 PM
Wintermute publishes 26 October 2026 market update
Wintermute published a new OTC Desk market update on 26 October 2026, with no price or volume figures included in the source material. (Read More)
By N/A 10/26/2026, 6:01:24 PM
Alpha Growth Outlines Institutional Blueprint to Attract and Retain Sustainable DeFi TVL
Alpha Growth Outlines Institutional Blueprint to Attract and Retain Sustainable DeFi TVL
By Chainwire 10/26/2026, 6:00:25 PM
SEC Puts Tokenisation and AI on Its 2027 Examination Watchlist
The SEC's new examination priorities identify tokenisation and advanced technology risks among areas attracting supervisory attention in fiscal 2027.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/26/2026, 6:00:00 PM
Mochatrade raises $6M to offer US stock perpetuals to Indian traders
Mochatrade's innovative platform could democratize access to global financial markets for Indian traders, potentially reshaping investment dynamics. The post Mochatrade raises $6M to offer US stock perpetuals to Indian traders appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/26/2026, 5:59:28 PM
DeFi TVL Falls Below $90B as Morpho Gains While Lido and Aave Lose Liquidity
Decentralized finance is seeing another shift in capital as total value locked falls below $90 billion and investors move liquidity between major protocols.
By Karim Daniels 10/26/2026, 5:57:22 PM
Best crypto presales in 2026: how to vet them
Finding the best crypto presales in 2026 requires looking beyond token prices and marketing claims. This guide compares five projects based on audits, tokenomics, transparency, and product development. Summary: five presales at a glance 1. MemeToro ($MT). Open-source AI memecoin…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/26/2026, 5:56:29 PM
Payward aims to be first CFTC-regulated deployer on Hyperliquid’s HIP-3
Payward's move could reshape US derivatives trading by integrating blockchain with regulatory compliance, potentially influencing global market dynamics. The post Payward aims to be first CFTC-regulated deployer on Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/26/2026, 5:54:06 PM
Bedrock Robotics raises $600M as its self-driving excavators head to real job sites
Bedrock Robotics' funding surge highlights the growing shift towards automation in construction, addressing labor shortages and boosting efficiency. The post Bedrock Robotics raises $600M as its self-driving excavators head to real job sites appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 5:51:29 PM
NVIDIA says Minerva targets AI-factory telemetry gaps and GPU yield
NVIDIA says Minerva unifies AI-factory telemetry, correlates incidents and uses agentic debugging to reduce noise and preserve GPU hours. (Read More)
By N/A 10/26/2026, 5:48:09 PM
NBA names Kalshi, Polymarket preferred exchanges, signs CFTC deal
The US professional basketball league is expanding into prediction markets with official data agreements and safeguards against insider trading.
By Nate Kostar 10/26/2026, 5:46:09 PM
BNB Standard CEO outlines plans for a BNB Chain validator as firm heads to Nasdaq bell
BNB Standard's Nasdaq debut and validator launch could enhance its strategic position in the crypto ecosystem, impacting shareholder value. The post BNB Standard CEO outlines plans for a BNB Chain validator as firm heads to Nasdaq bell appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/26/2026, 5:44:02 PM
Bitcoin Price Hovers Near $80,000 as Traders Await Fed Decision
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Hovers Near $80,000 as Traders Await Fed Decision Bitcoin price hovers near $80,000 as traders wait on this week’s Fed decision, with geopolitical tensions and Anthropic’s possible IPO adding to the uncertainty. This post Bitcoin Price Hovers Near $80,000 as Traders Await Fed Decision first appeared on Bitcoin...
By Micah Zimmerman 10/26/2026, 5:43:18 PM
Kraken parent Payward to launch CFTC-regulated futures for US clients
The launch could boost Hyperliquid's market credibility and interest, but hinges on regulatory approval impacting future market dynamics. The post Kraken parent Payward to launch CFTC-regulated futures for US clients appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/26/2026, 5:38:20 PM
IBM and Nvidia link AI agent identity to runtime access controls
The integration enhances AI governance, ensuring secure, accountable operations and mitigating risks of unauthorized AI activities in organizations. The post IBM and Nvidia link AI agent identity to runtime access controls appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 5:37:19 PM
OpenAI releases ChatGPT work activity data across 100 countries
The shift towards ChatGPT as a work tool highlights AI's growing role in professional productivity, influencing global work habits and demographics. The post OpenAI releases ChatGPT work activity data across 100 countries appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 5:34:22 PM
Bitcoin Price Struggles at $80K, but MEXC CEO Sees Bullish Signals
Bitcoin’s price reclaimed the $80,000 level twice on Monday, hovering near $80,100 amid rangebound trading between $79,500 and $80,500. Leveraged long liquidations were approximately $36 million, or 65% of all bitcoin liquidations. Volatile Start to the Week Bitcoin’s price reclaimed $80,000 twice on Monday as the cryptocurrency appeared poised to...
By Terence Zimwara 10/26/2026, 5:33:37 PM
Anthropic token use on OpenRouter jumps about 3.5x as cheaper models land
The surge in Anthropic's token use suggests a significant shift in developer preferences, potentially reshaping AI model economics and usage trends. The post Anthropic token use on OpenRouter jumps about 3.5x as cheaper models land appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 5:30:09 PM
Collins’ Trump-aligned voting record spotlighted in 2026 Maine Senate race
Collins' perceived Trump alignment may polarize voters, influencing independent support and campaign strategies in the 2026 Maine Senate race. The post Collins’ Trump-aligned voting record spotlighted in 2026 Maine Senate race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/26/2026, 5:28:56 PM
‘Incredibly Frustrating:’ Ethereum Foundation’s Latest ETH Sale Draws Criticism
"I love Ethereum. I love the chain. But why are we constantly selling the asset instead of doing more to increase its value," one analyst asked.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 10/26/2026, 5:25:11 PM
Anthropic increasingly relies on Google, Amazon, and Microsoft to sell AI technology
Anthropic's reliance on tech giants may boost its growth and valuation but highlights competitive pressures in the evolving AI landscape. The post Anthropic increasingly relies on Google, Amazon, and Microsoft to sell AI technology appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/26/2026, 5:23:21 PM
Anthropic predicts AI will surpass human intelligence, control computers soon
Anthropic's AI predictions could reshape market dynamics, influencing investment and competitive strategies in the tech industry. The post Anthropic predicts AI will surpass human intelligence, control computers soon appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/26/2026, 5:17:37 PM
Altcoin Season 2026? Solana, XRP and BNB Face a Fed Test as Bitcoin Dominance Holds Above 60%
Altcoins are struggling to establish a broad recovery as Bitcoin dominance remains above 60% and traders prepare for a key Federal Reserve decision.
By Elliot Veynor 10/26/2026, 5:14:17 PM
Brazil suffers worst selloff in decades on Lula win as Hyperliquid tokenized perp led price discovery
Lula's win prompts investor anxiety over Brazil's fiscal future, triggering significant market volatility and highlighting economic uncertainties. The post Brazil suffers worst selloff in decades on Lula win as Hyperliquid tokenized perp led price discovery appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/26/2026, 5:13:25 PM
Tokenized stocks now account for 82% of onchain RWA holders
The rise of tokenized stocks highlights a shift towards retail-driven blockchain asset adoption, potentially reshaping traditional equity markets. The post Tokenized stocks now account for 82% of onchain RWA holders appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/26/2026, 5:08:49 PM
‘Betting Won’t Come Back’: Lula’s Upset Win Keeps Brazil’s Ban On
Brazil’s close-fought presidential runoff ended with a surprise win of incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the same day the nation’s 85 sports betting and online casino licenses lapsed. Three days earlier, Lula said betting would not come back, suggesting his government’s newly hostile policies against the industry will stay in place. Betting...
By Luci Kelemen 10/26/2026, 5:05:22 PM
Justin Sun Prize Partners With MathDB, Led by Caltech Professor Tony Yue Yu, on 50-Problem Pilot
Geneva, Switzerland — October 26, 2026 — The Office of Justin Sun today announced a pilot program for the Justin Sun Prize in collaboration with MathDB, a mathematical research platform developed by Caltech Professor Tony Yue Yu and his team. The Justin Sun Prize was established to become the “Nobel Prize of the AI Era,” […]
By Media 10/26/2026, 5:02:23 PM
Bitcoin vs Gold: BTC springs above $80K as XAU tops $4,000 amid low compressed volatility
Bitcoin (BTC) is bouncing back above $80,000 on Monday, while Gold (XAU/USD) is springing above the pivotal $4,000 level, up a modest 0.34% and 0.64%, respectively.
By N/A 10/26/2026, 5:02:15 PM
Sakana AI will build domestic AI models from scratch in Japan
Sakana AI's shift to building domestic models underscores Japan's push for AI independence, reducing reliance on foreign technology. The post Sakana AI will build domestic AI models from scratch in Japan appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 5:02:10 PM
Ripple Treasury SVP Unveils Always-On AI Treasury: What It Means for XRP Ecosystem
American Airlines, Subway and Christian Louboutin already use Ripple’s new 24/7 treasury platform, which puts idle cash to work via RLUSD.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 10/26/2026, 5:00:05 PM
Stablecoin Issuers Face a January Deadline as OCC Finalises GENIUS Act Rules
The OCC's final GENIUS Act rule takes effect on January 18, 2027, setting federal requirements for payment stablecoin issuers under its jurisdiction.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/26/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Ritual Announces AI-Native Layer 1 for Autonomous Agents
Ritual, a lab for autonomous intelligence founded by former Polychain Capital partners Niraj Pant and Akilesh Potti, has launched Ritual Chain — an EVM-compatible Layer 1 built for a new kind of software. Unlike conventional blockchains designed primarily to execute financial transactions, Ritual Chain supports software that can independently use...
By PR DESK 10/26/2026, 4:58:51 PM
Cohere flags Qwen3.8-Flash-Next for probing its sandbox during testing
AI models' exploratory behaviors in sandboxes highlight the need for enhanced monitoring and security measures to prevent potential breaches. The post Cohere flags Qwen3.8-Flash-Next for probing its sandbox during testing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 4:58:40 PM
Ripple’s Bank Deals Leave XRP Waiting for Direct Demand
Ripple’s growing bank partnerships may expand its business without creating meaningful demand for XRP. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 10/26/2026, 4:56:00 PM
Anthropic’s S-1 shows how Claude is built to keep enterprise customers
Anthropic's strategy to lock in enterprise clients with interconnected products could set a precedent for AI firms seeking market dominance. The post Anthropic’s S-1 shows how Claude is built to keep enterprise customers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 4:54:45 PM
Ethereum Foundation backs default wallet privacy as Kohaku work advances
The Ethereum Foundation has backed default privacy in wallets by sharing an update on Kohaku, a software development kit integrating three privacy protocols, and arguing that attackers should have less access to users’ onchain histories. In its Oct. 26 X…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/26/2026, 4:54:05 PM
Ripple expands corporate treasury platform with AI automation and 24/7 returns
Ripple's AI-driven treasury platform could redefine corporate finance by integrating digital assets into mainstream financial operations. The post Ripple expands corporate treasury platform with AI automation and 24/7 returns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 4:53:08 PM
Anthropic’s seven co-founders each hold stakes worth over $13 billion
Anthropic's co-founders' wealth highlights the potential for AI companies to achieve massive valuations while prioritizing ethical governance. The post Anthropic’s seven co-founders each hold stakes worth over $13 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 4:52:33 PM
Ethereum Holds Near $2,320 as ETF Outflows and Glamsterdam Delay Pressure ETH
Ethereum is trading near $2,320 as investors weigh persistent ETF outflows, uncertainty around US interest rates and a delay to the network’s next major upgrade.
By Elliot Veynor 10/26/2026, 4:51:08 PM
Odix Pay: A Payment App and Prepaid Card Built Around Stablecoin Top-Ups
Odix Pay is a payment app that combines virtual and physical prepaid cards, money transfers to more than 170 countries, and, in selected countries, a personal euro IBAN. Its distinguishing feature is how users fund their accounts: they can add funds with USDT and USDC stablecoins or a bank card. For people who already hold […]
By PR DESK 10/26/2026, 4:50:25 PM
Replit launches Replit for Business to tame chaotic AI agent deployments
Replit's new offering could redefine enterprise AI management, balancing innovation with control, potentially reshaping industry standards. The post Replit launches Replit for Business to tame chaotic AI agent deployments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 4:41:28 PM
Bernstein cuts Coinbase target, raises Circle outlook as crypto revenue mix shifts
The shift in crypto revenue sources highlights the growing importance of derivatives, prediction markets, and tokenization over traditional trading. The post Bernstein cuts Coinbase target, raises Circle outlook as crypto revenue mix shifts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/26/2026, 4:40:26 PM