Data centers turn to ‘forever chemicals’ instead of water for AI cooling
The shift to PFAS for AI cooling raises environmental concerns, potentially leading to stricter regulations and a push for alternative solutions. The post Data centers turn to ‘forever chemicals’ instead of water for AI cooling appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 7:13:55 AM
BTC Price Prediction: Crowded Longs Meet a Sell-Side Ambush — $78.8K Is the Make-or-Break Line
Bitcoin is trading at $77,632 in a deceptively fragile setup — momentum has gone completely flat, yet 59% of smart money is positioned long while actual order flow is getting crushed by sellers. Ei... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 7:09:17 AM
Wells Fargo Refuses to Reimburse Customer After $39,000 Drained From Account — Then Reverses Denial After News Outlet Investigates
A couple’s battle with Wells Fargo is coming to an end after the bank denied their claim when $39,000 was drained from their account. The theft happened when slick scammers tricked the pair into sharing the one-time passcodes. Charles Doyle says his wife answered a call that looked like Wells Fargo on caller ID, and […] The post Wells Fargo...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/18/2026, 7:04:30 AM
Iran uses bitcoin exchange for Strait of Hormuz tolls, US claims
Iran's use of bitcoin for tolls in the Strait of Hormuz may intensify economic tensions, challenging traditional sanctions and financial systems. The post Iran uses bitcoin exchange for Strait of Hormuz tolls, US claims appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/18/2026, 6:54:09 AM
Iran’s Strait of Hormuz toll booth ran through a bitcoin exchange, U.S. says
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned BitBank, a Tehran exchange it says moved hundreds of millions of dollars in bitcoin to the Revolutionary Guards and handled payments collected from ships buying passage through the world’s most important oil chokepoint.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/18/2026, 6:52:23 AM
Solana moves closer to 200ms slots after latest speed upgrade
Solana has cut its target slot time from 300 milliseconds to 250 milliseconds, increasing the rate at which the network produces slots by nearly 17% without raising its overall processing ceiling by the same amount. According to blockchain data, the…
By Rony Roy 9/18/2026, 6:47:17 AM
XRP Ledger Gets Performance Boost in Latest Upgrade
The release is largely about strengthening the machinery underneath the network.
By Alex Dovbnya 9/18/2026, 6:44:13 AM
AI Agents Could Put Blockchain Blockspace to the Ultimate Stress Test
Avalanche Treasury Company CEO Bart Smith says AI agents entering financial markets could exhaust blockchain capacity, warning blockspace is not infinite and network differences will matter. The post AI Agents Could Put Blockchain Blockspace to the Ultimate Stress Test appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 9/18/2026, 6:38:16 AM
Bitcoin price tops $77K after BOJ lifts rates to 1.25%
Bitcoin traded above $77,400 after the BOJ raised rates to 1.25%, while spot ETFs added $159.5 million and momentum cooled.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/18/2026, 6:34:06 AM
Crypto VC Funding Jumps 31% to $5.7 Billion in Q2 2026
Crypto venture funding rebounded sharply in the second quarter of 2026, with investors deploying about $5.7 billion across 384 deals. The recovery was driven by larger, later-stage financings, while fundraising for new crypto venture funds remained unusually weak. Crypto VC Firms Deploy Funds Across 384 Q2 Deals Crypto venture capital is showing...
By Emmanuel Musa 9/18/2026, 6:30:17 AM
Pi Network Price Forecast: PI halts the decline amid KYC, mainnet migration upgrades
Pi Network (PI) edges higher on Friday after three consecutive days of losses, totaling a 15% decline. Pi Core Team announced clearing 417,000 duplicate accounts with the release of new Know Your Customer (KYC) and mainnet migration upgrades.
By N/A 9/18/2026, 6:22:49 AM
XRP Power expands cloud computing services as digital asset users explore accessible mining solutions
XRP Power is developing a cloud-based computing platform aimed at making blockchain participation more accessible to digital asset users. As digital assets continue to develop, access to computing infrastructure has become an increasingly important part of blockchain-related activities. For users…
By Guest 9/18/2026, 6:22:11 AM
Bolivia to tighten crypto oversight as part of IMF backed reforms
Bolivia has committed to developing a regulatory and supervisory framework for cryptocurrencies as part of its economic program with the International Monetary Fund, with the government seeking to limit illicit capital outflows through digital asset markets. The Bolivian Ministry of…
By Rony Roy 9/18/2026, 6:21:38 AM
JPMorgan: Bitcoin Could See Stronger ETF Demand Than Gold
JPMorgan sees room for stronger Bitcoin ETF demand than gold as heavy hedging could fuel buying if investors unwind defensive positions and sentiment improves. The post JPMorgan: Bitcoin Could See Stronger ETF Demand Than Gold appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Aaron Feuerstein 9/18/2026, 6:18:25 AM
Solana speeds up blocks by 17%, but transaction capacity stays the same
The network is cutting its target slot time to 250 milliseconds, giving apps fresher blockchain data and validators shorter control windows while reducing the amount of work allowed in each slot.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/18/2026, 6:16:57 AM
dtcpay closes $25M Series A with SBI investment
dtcpay closed a $25 million Series A with SBI Group joining as a strategic investor to fund stablecoin payment expansion in Asia and Europe.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/18/2026, 6:03:38 AM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Felix Ng 9/18/2026, 6:00:00 AM
Circle launches Arc Studio AI agent for building onchain apps
Circle has introduced Arc Studio, an AI coding agent that generates full stack onchain applications, smart contracts and agents from natural language prompts. According to an Arc announcement on Sept. 17, Studio can produce frontend interfaces, backend logic and smart…
By Rony Roy 9/18/2026, 5:59:52 AM
SEC Unveils “Innovation Exemption” to Enable Onchain Trading of Tokenised Stocks
The SEC has approved a temporary exemption for certain tokenised US stocks to trade on permissioned onchain venues, with strict investor safeguards in place. The post SEC Unveils “Innovation Exemption” to Enable Onchain Trading of Tokenised Stocks appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Aaron Feuerstein 9/18/2026, 5:59:08 AM
Bitcoin Could Get More Support Than Gold as ETF Hedging Eases: JPMorgan
JPMorgan analysts say Bitcoin could see stronger price support than gold if ETF hedging eases, as short interest in BlackRock’s IBIT reaches its highest level of 2026.
By Jose Oramas 9/18/2026, 5:56:29 AM
US Treasury Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchange Over Alleged IRGC Bitcoin Transfers
US Treasury sanctioned Tehran-based exchange BitBank, alleging Iranian financier Babak Zanjani used it to move hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The post US Treasury Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchange Over Alleged IRGC Bitcoin Transfers appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 9/18/2026, 5:51:53 AM
Ethereum warns Glamsterdam testnet faces builder abuse
Ethereum set Oct. 6 for Glamsterdam on Sepolia as developers warned free test ether could let disposable builders disrupt payload delivery.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/18/2026, 5:43:42 AM
Corporate treasuries bought just 5,900 bitcoin in 3 months. Other demand signals look weak, too.
Corporate treasuries bought just 5,900 bitcoin in three months, while broader demand signals remain weak.
By Omkar Godbole 9/18/2026, 5:43:21 AM
UK Lords Want Gambling Ads Banned, Sector Growth Goal Dropped
A cross-party House of Lords committee has told the UK government to ban almost all gambling advertising as soon as it is “practicable” to do so, and to abandon its objective of growing the sector along the way. The industry’s lobby group, the Betting and Gaming Council, immediately called the report “deeply misguided.” A Ban […]
By Luci Kelemen 9/18/2026, 5:30:35 AM
Cardano’s IOG warns users after YouTube channel hijack
Input Output warned users to avoid its YouTube channel after a suspected hijack aired a fake Charles Hoskinson crypto giveaway livestream.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/18/2026, 5:28:57 AM
Ethereum confirms Glamsterdam dates, but warns 'fake' builders could stall the chain
Free test ether lets fake builders outbid rivals and withhold transaction payloads, while client teams get half the usual review time before Sepolia.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/18/2026, 5:23:29 AM
Russian strike sets Zaporizhzhia shopping center ablaze amid ongoing conflict
The attack heightens geopolitical tensions, increasing the risk of NATO-Russia conflict and impacting global diplomatic and security dynamics. The post Russian strike sets Zaporizhzhia shopping center ablaze amid ongoing conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/18/2026, 5:20:47 AM
Arbitrum Price Forecast: ARB extends rally on “Innovation Exemption” amid rising tokenized funds
Arbitrum (ARB) continues a clear bullish rally, up 28% so far on Friday, approaching the $0.2300 mark. This rally aligns with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granting an “Innovation Exemption” on Thursday, a five-year temporary relief for crypto platforms to trade tokenized stocks.
By N/A 9/18/2026, 5:19:54 AM
Liverpool signs Alexander Isak for British record £125M transfer
Liverpool's record-breaking transfer of Isak highlights the escalating financial stakes in football, raising questions about sustainability and pressure. The post Liverpool signs Alexander Isak for British record £125M transfer appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 5:18:26 AM
Zcash targets Nov. 5 for NU7 mainnet upgrade
Zcash developers target Nov. 5 for NU7 mainnet activation, with 25-second blocks, preserved halvings and an Oct. 6 testnet rollout.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/18/2026, 5:13:40 AM
Fake AI crypto software is secretly replacing browser wallet extensions
Needle Stealer used signed Microsoft software to target seven browser wallets without breaching Coinbase or MetaMask. The post Fake AI crypto software is secretly replacing browser wallet extensions appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/18/2026, 5:10:30 AM
A cargo vessel in Ukraine’s Chornomorsk was hit by Russia, according to Russian news agencies citing the Defence Ministry
The attack on Ukraine's maritime logistics could destabilize regional security and diminish Ukraine's strategic military capabilities. The post A cargo vessel in Ukraine’s Chornomorsk was hit by Russia, according to Russian news agencies citing the Defence Ministry appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/18/2026, 5:02:26 AM
Neutrl opens NUSD redemptions as contract reads 0.51
Neutrl opened NUSD and sNUSD redemptions for USDC through Nov. 14 as on-chain data showed a 0.51 redemption rate tied to liquid reserves.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/18/2026, 4:55:15 AM
Zcash targets November for NU7 mainnet upgrade with 25-second blocks
NU7 will cut Zcash block times to 25 seconds and preserve its halving schedule, with testnet activation planned for Oct. 6.
By Ezra Reguerra 9/18/2026, 4:51:29 AM
Ether and XRP ETFs post outflows as bitcoin moves above $77,000
Ether funds shed money for a third straight session even as the token rose, while every major gained and zcash extended its run.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/18/2026, 4:49:17 AM
Binance MiCA bid faces new scrutiny after Lagarde report
WSJ reports Christine Lagarde opposed Binance’s Greek MiCA license bid as the exchange remains without EU-wide authorization after withdrawing.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/18/2026, 4:44:37 AM
A Family Found a Trove of Sealed 1980s Nintendo Games in a Closet. It Could Be Worth a Fortune
Heritage Auctions in Dallas traced a rare video-game hoard in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and sent partner Cris Bierrenbach to meet the seller without knowing what he would find. About 90% of the games in the Dallas-Fort Worth Collection were sealed, including early prints of The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, and Contra alongside dozens of […]
By Guest Author 9/18/2026, 4:30:45 AM
XRP Ledger 3.4.0 adds lending and protocol fixes
XRP Ledger 3.4.0 adds LendingProtocolV1_1, closed-ended vaults, cash-basis accounting and a bundled protocol-fix amendment for servers.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/18/2026, 4:26:09 AM
Cardano Price Forecast: ADA extends gains on bullish derivatives
Cardano (ADA) extends its recovery, trading above $0.210 at the time of writing on Friday, after finding support around a key zone earlier this week. Improving derivatives positioning and supporting technical indicators indicate growing bullish sentiment among ADA traders.
By N/A 9/18/2026, 4:20:21 AM
Galaxy launches 2 stablecoin vaults on Kamino
Galaxy launched USDC and USDT lending vaults on Kamino, bringing its institutional risk framework and curated yield strategies to Solana.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/18/2026, 4:17:22 AM
Cardano’s IOG warns users to avoid YouTube channel amid apparent hijack
Input Output Group told users to avoid its YouTube channel after it began livestreaming a suspected AI-manipulated Charles Hoskinson video promising to “double your wealth.”
By Felix Ng 9/18/2026, 4:11:40 AM
WisdomTree plans MoonPay access for WTGXX
WisdomTree and MoonPay plan U.S. access to WTGXX, while MoonPay expects to use the tokenized Treasury fund in stablecoin reserve management.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/18/2026, 4:10:19 AM
Ripple (XRP) Prints an Extremely Bullish Signal: Is This the Perfect Buying Opportunity?
"By the time the crowd feels safe again, you may already be looking at XRP from behind," one popular analyst stated.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 9/18/2026, 4:04:51 AM
Russians vote in parliamentary elections amid Ukraine conflict, occupied territories
The elections underscore Russia's strategic political consolidation, potentially altering regional power dynamics and international relations. The post Russians vote in parliamentary elections amid Ukraine conflict, occupied territories appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/18/2026, 4:04:51 AM
UN report suggests US committed war crimes in Iran conflict
The UN report may hinder U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts, affecting potential deal terms and complicating future negotiations. The post UN report suggests US committed war crimes in Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/18/2026, 4:02:29 AM
Coinbase connects crypto services to 3,000+ U.S. banks
Coinbase and Stablecore are linking crypto trading, custody, staking and stablecoin payments to existing systems used by U.S. community banks.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/18/2026, 4:02:22 AM
Exxon Mobil shuts down major Joliet refinery, impacting Midwest diesel supply
The refinery shutdown may exacerbate diesel shortages, elevate fuel prices, and potentially drive crude oil prices to unprecedented levels. The post Exxon Mobil shuts down major Joliet refinery, impacting Midwest diesel supply appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/18/2026, 3:57:29 AM
Trump hosts Xi Jinping for trade talks amid commodity market focus
The outcome of these talks could reshape global trade dynamics, impacting commodity markets, supply chains, and geopolitical alliances. The post Trump hosts Xi Jinping for trade talks amid commodity market focus appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 3:54:42 AM
CFTC Staff Clears Passive Crypto Trading Software Providers From Broker Registration
CFTC staff issued no-action relief on September 17 letting passive crypto trading software providers connect users to regulated derivatives without broker registration. [...]
By Evans Karanja 9/18/2026, 3:50:35 AM
The Real AI Safety Threat Isn’t Speed—It’s Centralized Control
Growing concerns over AI safety have sparked an intense debate on regulation. While Andrew Yang warns that rogue self-replicating code is already corrupting web training data, Sentient Labs argues that simply slowing down AI development is ineffective without dynamic evaluation and independent verification infrastructure. Rogue Code Forces Tech...
By Terence Zimwara 9/18/2026, 3:50:34 AM