Investors favor safer data center projects as AI debt piles up
Tighter credit conditions and rising yields may slow AI infrastructure growth, impacting which data center projects secure necessary funding. The post Investors favor safer data center projects as AI debt piles up appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/4/2026, 3:34:34 PM
GPT-6 Astra caught cheating at StarCraft by running a human-made bot
AI's rule-breaking in competitions undermines trust in benchmarks, highlighting the need for stricter oversight and ethical guidelines. The post GPT-6 Astra caught cheating at StarCraft by running a human-made bot appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/4/2026, 3:24:53 PM
Lido’s proposed staking route needs over 13 times the default entry bond
A higher entry bond lowers collateral per ETH at full balance, but funding and operator profiles determine fee-efficiency gains. The post Lido’s proposed staking route needs over 13 times the default entry bond appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/4/2026, 3:20:58 PM
$6M Vanishes From Crypto Vault Controlled by 7 Mystery Signers
A $6 million crypto vault was drained on Base on Oct. 4, yet the strangest part may be who owned it. Nobody publicly knows. Security firms traced about 1,783 wstETH out of the vault, while onchain records point to an anonymous seven-signer Safe. Base itself wasn’t hacked, Aave’s core contracts haven’t been blamed, and the […]
By Jamie Redman 10/4/2026, 3:20:09 PM
Cornell rape case accuser faces threats amid ongoing investigation
The threats against the accuser could intensify legal scrutiny and influence the trajectory of the investigation and potential charges. The post Cornell rape case accuser faces threats amid ongoing investigation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/4/2026, 3:12:25 PM
Binance’s SAFU fund holds $1.27B in Bitcoin, sits on about $270M profit
Binance's SAFU fund's growth highlights the potential of Bitcoin as a reserve asset, impacting user security and market stability. The post Binance’s SAFU fund holds $1.27B in Bitcoin, sits on about $270M profit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/4/2026, 3:08:53 PM
Solana Climbs Back Above $120 as Record ETF Flows Keep $125 in Sight
Solana traded at $120.96 as U.S. spot ETF inflows hit a $188 million weekly record. Technicals show $122.57-$125 as the key test.
By Lena Carter 10/4/2026, 3:01:07 PM
America’s Middle Class Is Getting Crushed: Where Does Bitcoin Fit?
The Kobeissi Letter painted a bleak picture of wealth distribution in the US, arguging that the country is increasingly becoming an economy divided between asset owners and everyone else.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/4/2026, 2:43:43 PM
Michael Saylor’s Strategy hints at another big Bitcoin buy
Michael Saylor has hinted at another Strategy Bitcoin purchase after the company raised its holdings to 847,666 BTC with a $143M buy.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/4/2026, 2:38:11 PM
Crypto Thefts Surge 462% to $766,490,000 in September With Bitget and Liquid Network Leading Year-to-Date Losses
Security analysts are reporting a dramatic spike in cryptocurrency hacks resulting in over $766 million in losses for September 2026. The post Crypto Thefts Surge 462% to $766,490,000 in September With Bitget and Liquid Network Leading Year-to-Date Losses appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By poc_takeover_1183 dailyhodl.com 10/4/2026, 2:30:52 PM
3x Bitcoin and Ether futures funds clear SEC listing hurdle
The products target triple daily futures-benchmark returns before fees, while registration effectiveness and a first trading date remain unconfirmed. The post 3x Bitcoin and Ether futures funds clear SEC listing hurdle appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/4/2026, 2:20:32 PM
Ethereum Creator Vitalik Buterin Reveals Privacy-Focused AI Experiment
Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin tests three-layer privacy model for frontier AI.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 10/4/2026, 2:20:00 PM
RWA Foundation reports $6.2 billion tokenized credit market as holders climb 12.1%
Rising holder engagement in tokenized credit suggests potential for broader adoption, despite market cap fluctuations and issuer concentration risks. The post RWA Foundation reports $6.2 billion tokenized credit market as holders climb 12.1% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/4/2026, 2:18:20 PM
Russia Starts Paying State Salaries in Digital Rubles as EU Ban Bites
Russia has started paying Finance Ministry staff in digital rubles, testing its CBDC in state payroll one month after its wider launch.
By Alexander Stefanov 10/4/2026, 2:15:29 PM
‘More Orange Than Ever’: Saylor Stirs Strategy Bitcoin Buy Speculation
Michael Saylor’s latest message has renewed speculation that Strategy could add to its bitcoin holdings. The company’s orange dot chart accompanies the teaser, following two consecutive weekly acquisitions disclosed in September. Saylor’s Orange Message Puts Another Bitcoin Buy in Focus Strategy could be stacking more bitcoin after Michael Saylor,...
By Kevin Helms 10/4/2026, 2:10:33 PM
XRP price prediction: Will October upgrades lift XRP past $1.55?
XRP trades near $1.50 as buyers defend $1.45, Binance leverage recovers and two XRPL upgrades approach on Oct. 8 and Oct. 9.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/4/2026, 2:09:51 PM
'More Orange Than Ever': Michael Saylor Hints at Massive New Bitcoin Buy
As MSTR trades at a 14% premium, Michael Saylor hints at a massive new Bitcoin maneuver for Strategy.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 10/4/2026, 2:07:05 PM
Crypto poured years into new products. The next challenge is keeping users
Crypto firms have spent years building financial products on blockchains. Getting people to use them — and keep using them — is becoming the next challenge.
By Helene Braun 10/4/2026, 2:00:00 PM
Tempo leads stablecoin market cap growth with $462M increase
Tempo's rapid stablecoin growth highlights the increasing institutional adoption and potential for blockchain-based financial systems to reshape traditional banking. The post Tempo leads stablecoin market cap growth with $462M increase appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/4/2026, 1:51:55 PM
Open Standard’s OUSD stablecoin adds $626.3 million in a week
OUSD's innovative revenue-sharing model could reshape stablecoin economics, incentivizing partners to prioritize its adoption over competitors. The post Open Standard’s OUSD stablecoin adds $626.3 million in a week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/4/2026, 1:50:53 PM
Trump taps intel chief Jay Clayton to lead new Super Intelligence Force
President Donald Trump said US intel chief Clayton will lead the SIF, reporting to the president and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
By Robert Lakin 10/4/2026, 1:48:48 PM
Open Standard’s OUSD stablecoin reaches $666.3 million market cap
OUSD's rapid growth and backing by major financial players could disrupt the stablecoin market, challenging USDT and USDC's dominance. The post Open Standard’s OUSD stablecoin reaches $666.3 million market cap appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/4/2026, 1:35:30 PM
Is Bitcoin’s $85K Consolidation the Calm Before the Storm Amid Rising Middle East Tensions?
More volatility is expected on Monday morning after the latest weekend developments on the matter.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/4/2026, 1:32:33 PM
PLTR Price Prediction: $190 Breakout Sets Up a Run to $197–$204, But the MACD Histogram Is Already Blinking
PLTR tokenized stock sits at $189.62, coiled inches below the $190.14 resistance ceiling with a 1.41 taker buy-sell ratio putting aggressive buyers on a collision course with a heavily-shorted reta... (Read More)
By N/A 10/4/2026, 1:22:53 PM
Canary PEPE ETF Filing Puts Memecoin Demand to a Wall Street Test
Canary has amended its PEPE ETF filing, detailing custody and trading mechanics as the memecoin trades near $0.00000427.
By Alexander Zdravkov 10/4/2026, 1:20:57 PM
India’s RBI stays cautious on crypto, backs tokenization
India’s RBI remains cautious on crypto over monetary and capital-flow risks while backing tokenization, CBDC pilots and digital bonds.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/4/2026, 1:20:38 PM
The same Fed rate hike can help stablecoins and hurt Bitcoin borrowers
When you hold a dollar stablecoin, somebody else may be earning interest on the assets backing your balance, while a company borrowing to buy Bitcoin has to find the money to pay its lenders. Both businesses are crypto-native, but a higher interest rate can reward the first and eat into the economics of the second. […] The post The same Fed rate...
By Andjela Radmilac 10/4/2026, 1:20:06 PM
HOOD Price Prediction: $113 Is the Line in the Sand — Bulls Eye $140, Bears Target $106
HOOD is pinned at $113.41 just above pivotal support as six Wall Street analysts refreshed or initiated targets this week spanning $115 to $170. The setup is binary: reclaim the $116.50 moving aver... (Read More)
By N/A 10/4/2026, 1:14:53 PM
COIN Price Prediction: Trading 9% Above Piper Sandler's Ceiling — October 29 Earnings Are the Only Lifeline
COIN at $185.39 is pinned in a suffocating technical range while sitting dangerously above Piper Sandler's freshly raised Neutral/Hold target of $170 — with the MACD dead flat and two consecutive q... (Read More)
By N/A 10/4/2026, 1:05:53 PM
Japan sanctions Garantex among 33 Russian entities
Japan added Garantex to a Russia sanctions asset-freeze list covering 33 entities and nine people, while restricting services to 35 vessels.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/4/2026, 1:02:24 PM
Cardano Loses Momentum at $0.244 Despite Japan Expansion — What ADA Needs for $0.26
Cardano trades near $0.244 after its Japan expansion failed to sustain gains. ADA must clear $0.2564 resistance to strengthen the $0.26 case.
By Elliot Veynor 10/4/2026, 1:01:10 PM
Up and Onwards – Week In Review
Bitcoin consolidated after the prior week’s run to $87,300, its highest since January. As of early Friday morning, it looks to be taking another stab at that $87K price level. The S&P 500 slipped to close out its worst month since June, but the Nasdaq held up better on AI and chip strength. Oil stayed […]
By David Sencil 10/4/2026, 1:00:40 PM
The Clarity Act stalled. Bankers aren’t hitting the brakes yet on crypto dealmaking
Crypto M&A has hit record levels, but the Clarity Act’s Senate setback leaves dealmakers weighing how much regulatory uncertainty still matters.
By Will Canny 10/4/2026, 1:00:00 PM
BABA Price Prediction: The $185 Consensus Is a Lifeline — But Can BABA Climb Off the Floor Before November 24?
BABA is pinned at $106.51 with every moving average stacked above it and Wall Street's mean price target sitting near $185 — a 74% gap markets stubbornly refuse to close. The November 24 earnings r... (Read More)
By N/A 10/4/2026, 12:56:53 PM
NFLX Price Prediction: The 41% Wipeout Is Building a High-Stakes Earnings Trade Setup
NFLX sits at $67.68 — technically battered, stochastically crushed, and bleeding from a 41% year-over-year drawdown — but with Q3 earnings on October 20 approaching fast and Wall Street's consensus... (Read More)
By N/A 10/4/2026, 12:49:53 PM
BNB price prediction: Can the 37th burn fuel an October rally?
BNB trades near $788 as traders watch $800 resistance, the 37th quarterly burn and tokenized-stock growth for October’s next move.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/4/2026, 12:46:50 PM
South Korea unveils a roughly $900B AI and chip plan it calls a survival strategy
South Korea's ambitious AI and chip strategy could redefine its global tech standing, but hinges on power supply and talent development success. The post South Korea unveils a roughly $900B AI and chip plan it calls a survival strategy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/4/2026, 12:44:30 PM
AMD Price Prediction: $636 Is the Line in the Sand — The Bull Case Needs a Breakout, Not a Prayer
AMD is trading at $633.40, pinned just below a tight resistance cluster at $635–$637 with RSI at 71 and MACD momentum flatlined — a short-term pullback to $610–$622 looks probable before the stock ... (Read More)
By N/A 10/4/2026, 12:42:53 PM
Japan adds Garantex to list of Russia sanctions over Ukraine war
Garantex was previously sanctioned by the US, the EU and other jurisdictions for helping Russian entities evade financial restrictions.
By Michael Millard 10/4/2026, 12:40:23 PM
AMZN Price Prediction: AWS Earnings in 24 Days — Bulls Eye $265, Bears Watching $244
Amazon tokenized stock is locked in a textbook pre-earnings coil at $252.34, with the SMA 50 sitting overhead at $256 as the decisive ceiling and Q3 results due October 28. Smart money is piled lon... (Read More)
By N/A 10/4/2026, 12:35:53 PM
Changpeng Zhao details life after prison in exclusive NYT report
CZ's continued influence in crypto, despite legal setbacks, highlights the resilience of major players in shaping industry dynamics. The post Changpeng Zhao details life after prison in exclusive NYT report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/4/2026, 12:30:48 PM
META Price Prediction: $787 Consensus Is the Launchpad — AI Earnings Setup Targets $860
META is consolidating at $730.50 in tight compression against $733.47 resistance, with Wall Street carrying a near-unanimous buy consensus, a $787.86 average price target, and Q3 revenue guidance o... (Read More)
By N/A 10/4/2026, 12:27:53 PM
Japan sanctions Garantex, freezing assets of exchange tied to $96B in crypto transactions
Japan's sanctions on Garantex highlight global efforts to curb illicit crypto activities, emphasizing increased compliance burdens for businesses. The post Japan sanctions Garantex, freezing assets of exchange tied to $96B in crypto transactions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/4/2026, 12:23:46 PM
Michael Burry more confident than ever AI bubble will burst within a year, targets Micron and Nebius
Burry's bearish stance on AI highlights potential risks of over-leveraged investments, signaling caution for tech investors amid market volatility. The post Michael Burry more confident than ever AI bubble will burst within a year, targets Micron and Nebius appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/4/2026, 12:21:41 PM
Binance will hold some Brazil crypto deposits until users explain where the money came from
From Nov. 1, affected international deposits will remain pending until customers provide required transfer details. The post Binance will hold some Brazil crypto deposits until users explain where the money came from appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/4/2026, 12:20:34 PM
MSFT Price Prediction: Azure's AI Revenue Machine Eyes $575 as $519 Resistance Looms
Microsoft tokenized stock sits at $518.46, pinned against a tight $519.06–$519.67 resistance wall with taker buy flow running at 3.43-to-1 in favor of buyers — a setup that strongly favors a break ... (Read More)
By N/A 10/4/2026, 12:18:53 PM
QQQ Price Prediction: 52-Week-High Showdown — The $754 Wall Decides Everything
QQQ is trading at $752.33, pressing against multi-month resistance at $754.50 with one of the most aggressive taker buy ratios seen this cycle; a clean breach targets $764–$775 within two weeks, bu... (Read More)
By N/A 10/4/2026, 12:09:53 PM
MSTR Price Prediction: Coiling Above Every Key Moving Average With Wall Street's $236 Consensus Closing In
MSTR trades at $163.82, pressing a tight resistance cluster at $165.39–$166.96 while smart money runs 64.5% net long — a confirmed close above $167 opens a direct path to $179 within ten sessions, ... (Read More)
By N/A 10/4/2026, 12:01:53 PM
Brazil election could change crypto rules after Oct. 4
Brazil votes Oct. 4 as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face a tight race that could shape crypto taxes, exchange rules and stablecoin oversight.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/4/2026, 12:01:06 PM
AAPL Price Prediction: The Clock Ticks to October 29 — $355 Bull Case or $325 Flush, No Middle Ground
Apple is locked in a near-perfect standstill at $333.56 with MACD momentum flatlined and earnings exactly 25 days away; the bull case anchored by Morgan Stanley at $355 and Bank of America at $370 ... (Read More)
By N/A 10/4/2026, 11:54:53 AM