Bitcoin Gained 213% While the Fed Drained $2.38 Trillion. Now the Fed Is Growing Again
The Fed shrank its balance sheet by $2.38 trillion during quantitative tightening while Bitcoin rose 213.7%. Since QT ended, assets are up $223 billion.
By Andrew 11/14/2026, 12:45:28 AM
XRP Ledger AI Services Exceed 5,400 Across More Than 190 Merchants
AI agents can now purchase more than 5,400 services on the XRP Ledger, according to t54. Its expanding directory connects automated buyers with providers accepting XRP and Ripple’s dollar-backed RLUSD stablecoin for computing, data, and other digital services. XRPL AI Hub Lists More Than 5,400 Services Payment infrastructure developer t54 shared...
By Kevin Helms 11/14/2026, 12:45:09 AM
Shield Leverages OpenAI GPT-6 Astra to Streamline IT Support Tasks
Shield's Forge platform uses GPT-6 Astra to automate legacy portal tasks, allowing IT technicians to focus on complex issues requiring human judgment. (Read More)
By N/A 11/14/2026, 12:40:15 AM
Hyperliquid surpassed Bybit, Kraken and OKX in open interest in Q3
Hyperliquid's rise in open interest signals a shift in market dynamics, potentially reshaping competitive strategies in the derivatives sector. The post Hyperliquid surpassed Bybit, Kraken and OKX in open interest in Q3 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/14/2026, 12:33:55 AM
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang described Megaspeed customer dealings as “normal and not unusual”
Nvidia's handling of export controls and internal communications may impact shareholder trust and regulatory scrutiny, influencing future compliance strategies. The post Nvidia’s Jensen Huang described Megaspeed customer dealings as “normal and not unusual” appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 11/14/2026, 12:25:46 AM
Ex-Nvidia CEO Huang misled leaders about Alice Huang relationship: sources
The situation may affect Nvidia's leadership dynamics and market confidence, potentially influencing future strategic decisions and regulatory scrutiny. The post Ex-Nvidia CEO Huang misled leaders about Alice Huang relationship: sources appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/14/2026, 12:23:51 AM
Former Anthropic researcher says an IPO roadshow slide helped push him out
Coxon's departure highlights growing concerns about AI's rapid advancement, emphasizing the need for robust safety measures and ethical oversight. The post Former Anthropic researcher says an IPO roadshow slide helped push him out appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/14/2026, 12:11:35 AM
Artificial Analysis Coding Agent Index v2.1 refreshes its tests, and two Claude models tie at the top
The updated index highlights the evolving benchmarks in AI coding evaluation, emphasizing real-world applicability and comprehensive assessment. The post Artificial Analysis Coding Agent Index v2.1 refreshes its tests, and two Claude models tie at the top appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/14/2026, 12:10:09 AM
Fed’s Jefferson says AI may lift productivity, but inflation still calls the shots
AI's potential to boost productivity may be overshadowed by inflationary pressures, complicating the Fed's dual mandate of employment and price stability. The post Fed’s Jefferson says AI may lift productivity, but inflation still calls the shots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/14/2026, 12:05:26 AM
Paraguay Expects $350 Million From Bitcoin Miners This Year, Then Their Power Contracts Run Out
Paraguay's state utility expects $350 million from crypto miners in 2026, but its rules end their contracts on Dec. 31, 2027, and an AI data center just won a 15-year deal.
By Andrew 11/14/2026, 12:05:16 AM
NVIDIA cuBLAS Introduces FP64 Algorithms for Faster Scientific Simulations
NVIDIA's CUDA Toolkit 13.4.2 accelerates FP64 matrix multiplications with Ozaki-II and 2M algorithms, enhancing performance for scientific simulations. (Read More)
By N/A 11/14/2026, 12:01:47 AM
Hyperliquid (HYPE) Prints Growth Amid Panic, Stellar (XLM) Avoids Sell-Off, Bitcoin (BTC) Losses Are Not Critical: Crypto Market Review
Hyperliquid gains ground while the wider crypto market sells off, Stellar holds its bounce, and Bitcoin slips below $70,000.
By Arman Shirinyan 11/14/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Nvidia faces scrutiny over CEO succession after Huang’s resignation
Nvidia's leadership uncertainty may undermine market confidence, highlighting the critical need for robust succession planning in tech firms. The post Nvidia faces scrutiny over CEO succession after Huang’s resignation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/13/2026, 11:57:22 PM
US official says Nvidia turmoil won’t derail Trump’s Asia trip
The Nvidia crisis highlights the delicate balance of US-China tech relations, potentially influencing future trade and regulatory policies. The post US official says Nvidia turmoil won’t derail Trump’s Asia trip appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/13/2026, 11:48:57 PM
Coinbase Institutional says Fed rate expectations, not the Binance hack, sank Bitcoin
Bitcoin's sensitivity to Fed rate expectations highlights its growing correlation with macroeconomic factors, overshadowing isolated industry events. The post Coinbase Institutional says Fed rate expectations, not the Binance hack, sank Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 11/13/2026, 11:48:00 PM
US senator calls Nvidia scandal an ‘intergalactic freak show’
The Nvidia scandal underscores the critical intersection of corporate governance, national security, and geopolitical tensions in tech industries. The post US senator calls Nvidia scandal an ‘intergalactic freak show’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 11/13/2026, 11:47:54 PM
Nvidia’s Huang hires Paul Weiss amid scrutiny over personal ties
Huang's legal moves and Nvidia's investigation could significantly impact his future role and influence market perceptions of the company. The post Nvidia’s Huang hires Paul Weiss amid scrutiny over personal ties appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/13/2026, 11:43:13 PM
US courts target $1.2B in stolen Binance funds, yet victims face a new hurdle
DOJ's Nov. 12 release reports seizure or restraint authority within more than $2.7 billion frozen, without a return timetable. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 11/13/2026, 11:40:49 PM
Paraguay plans to end special crypto power contracts by 2027
Paraguay's shift from crypto to AI power contracts may reshape its economic landscape, prioritizing long-term growth and job creation. The post Paraguay plans to end special crypto power contracts by 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 11/13/2026, 11:35:44 PM
Bitcoin miners pay Paraguay $350 million a year, but AI is pushing them out
Contracts that sell power to a 4% slice of the world’s bitcoin mining at $44 a megawatt-hour expire on Dec. 31, 2027. Paraguay’s state utility calls the date final, and it has just signed a 15-year deal to power a Founders Fund-backed AI campus.
By Shaurya Malwa 11/13/2026, 11:30:00 PM
House Oversight Says Polymarket and Kalshi Caught Most Insider Trades, Then Targets Officials
A House Oversight staff memo says Polymarket, Kalshi and others detected most insider trades themselves, and urges Congress to restrict prediction-market trading by government personnel.
By Andrew 11/13/2026, 11:20:15 PM
Grayscale Sees New Crypto Opportunities as Bitcoin’s Grip Weakens
Grayscale said crypto’s expansion is creating investment opportunities beyond bitcoin as sectors differ in business models, adoption, and token economics. The firm’s latest analysis linked declining correlations with a stronger role for individual asset selection, while acknowledging persistent marketwide risks. Grayscale Finds More Than a Bitcoin...
By Kevin Helms 11/13/2026, 11:10:02 PM
Nvidia approaches Arm’s Rene Haas as employees push for Jensen Huang’s return
Nvidia's leadership transition amid internal dissent and national security concerns could impact its strategic direction and market stability. The post Nvidia approaches Arm’s Rene Haas as employees push for Jensen Huang’s return appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/13/2026, 11:05:40 PM
Santiment ranks Dash, Chainlink and HOPR as top privacy projects by development activity
The ranking highlights a shift towards integrating privacy features into broader crypto infrastructure, indicating evolving priorities in the sector. The post Santiment ranks Dash, Chainlink and HOPR as top privacy projects by development activity appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 11/13/2026, 11:05:33 PM
Intel stock falls nearly 3% as Nvidia’s leadership shake-up rattles chipmakers
Nvidia's leadership turmoil highlights the fragility of tech partnerships, impacting investor confidence and causing ripple effects across the sector. The post Intel stock falls nearly 3% as Nvidia’s leadership shake-up rattles chipmakers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 11/13/2026, 10:53:19 PM
403 Days After Its Peak, Bitcoin Is Down 45%. The Last Two Cycles Were Down 75% or More
At day 403 after its peak, Bitcoin is 45.2% below its high. The 2017 and 2021 cycles were down 81.9% and 75.4% at the same stage, according to Coinbase daily closes.
By Andrew 11/13/2026, 10:49:54 PM
Top 7 weekly crypto losers: RAIN, ZEC, BTW lead declines as market sell-off intensifies
The crypto market extended its losses over the past week as mounting macroeconomic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and weakness across technology stocks weighed on investor sentiment.
By N/A 11/13/2026, 10:45:46 PM
TSMC Confirms Employee Data Leak as Hackers Try to Sell 46,000 Records for Bitcoin
Hackers are reportedly demanding 3 Bitcoin for thousands of TSMC employee records, threatening to publish the data if nobody buys.
By Chayanika Deka 11/13/2026, 10:42:27 PM
Federal Reserve survey finds AI is now the top financial stability risk
AI's rapid rise as a financial risk highlights potential market volatility and regulatory challenges, necessitating vigilant oversight and adaptation. The post Federal Reserve survey finds AI is now the top financial stability risk appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/13/2026, 10:23:58 PM
Diesel prices plunge 8%, yet Bitcoin traders face a squeeze
October’s PPI slowed at the headline level, but higher freight prices and firm underlying inflation leave financing relief uncertain. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 11/13/2026, 10:20:46 PM
DHS secretary says AI can’t be ruled out in nationwide flight grounding
The potential involvement of AI in flight disruptions could intensify scrutiny on AI's role in critical infrastructure, impacting future regulations. The post DHS secretary says AI can’t be ruled out in nationwide flight grounding appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/13/2026, 10:16:51 PM
Jensen Huang resigns from Nvidia, $140B stake held in shared trusts
Huang's resignation and shared trust ownership create uncertainty in Nvidia's leadership and strategic direction, impacting market confidence. The post Jensen Huang resigns from Nvidia, $140B stake held in shared trusts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/13/2026, 10:14:59 PM
Binance Expands to Stocks and ETFs, Launches Tokenized Securities
Binance integrates 7,000+ U.S. stocks and ETFs alongside crypto, offering 24/5 trading and tokenized securities, expanding its multi-asset platform. (Read More)
By N/A 11/13/2026, 10:14:24 PM
Diesel prices remain high despite global oil supply surge: IEA
Refinery constraints amid oil surplus may stabilize crude markets but keep diesel prices high, impacting economic sectors reliant on diesel. The post Diesel prices remain high despite global oil supply surge: IEA appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/13/2026, 10:12:21 PM
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 Yohan Yun 11/13/2026, 10:08:37 PM
NVIDIA cuPhoton Accelerates Black Hole Imaging with GPU Interferometry
NVIDIA cuPhoton.xBeam achieves a 460x speedup in black hole interferometry, processing 10 TB of data in 70 seconds using 64 GPUs. (Read More)
By N/A 11/13/2026, 10:05:24 PM
Twenty One Capital Posts a $1.09 Billion Q3 Profit as Its CEO Separates Bitcoin Gains From Earnings
Twenty One Capital earned $1.087 billion in Q3, almost entirely from a fair-value gain on its 43,514 BTC, while its CEO set Bitcoin itself as the benchmark for new investments.
By Andrew 11/13/2026, 10:05:08 PM
Eleven House Democrats miss key vote on Hegseth impeachment articles
The Democrats' absence highlights internal party challenges and could influence future legislative dynamics and market perceptions of stability. The post Eleven House Democrats miss key vote on Hegseth impeachment articles appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/13/2026, 10:04:11 PM
OpenAI launches AI payments in ChatGPT with Visa, Mastercard and Amex
OpenAI’s new payment wallet lets AI agents complete purchases using existing card networks, with plans to eventually allow preauthorized transactions.
By Cointelegraph 11/13/2026, 10:01:03 PM
Blockstream and Thales launch Bitcoin custody system built around offline signing
The offline signing system enhances Bitcoin security against AI-driven cyber threats, potentially boosting institutional trust and adoption. The post Blockstream and Thales launch Bitcoin custody system built around offline signing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 11/13/2026, 9:56:14 PM
Nvidia faces increased scrutiny over US export controls to China
Increased scrutiny on Nvidia's export practices may reshape U.S.-China tech relations, affecting global semiconductor market dynamics. The post Nvidia faces increased scrutiny over US export controls to China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/13/2026, 9:54:40 PM
Adam Back makes case for simpler security as Blockstream launches Bitcoin custody system
Blockstream’s new custody system, developed with Thales, uses dedicated hardware for transaction signing as Adam Back advocates for offline security to reduce cyber risks.
By Nate Kostar 11/13/2026, 9:49:27 PM
Twenty One Capital’s Bitcoin Gains Fuel First Profitable Quarter at $1.09B
Tether-backed Twenty One Capital reported $1.087 billion in third-quarter net income, largely driven by unrealized gains on its bitcoin holdings. Twenty One Capital Shares Slide Despite Billion-Dollar Profit Twenty One Capital reported net income of $1.087 billion for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, a swing of more than $1 billion into...
By Terence Zimwara 11/13/2026, 9:41:08 PM
Coinbase outlines three models for tokenized equities and claims the ownership crown
Coinbase's tokenized equities could redefine global investment by merging blockchain with traditional finance, enhancing ownership transparency. The post Coinbase outlines three models for tokenized equities and claims the ownership crown appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 11/13/2026, 9:34:26 PM
Nakamoto Sells More Bitcoin (BTC)
David Bailey's Nakamoto has reduced its Bitcoin holdings by another 184 BTC, bringing its treasury to 4,283 BTC.
By Alex Dovbnya 11/13/2026, 9:33:33 PM
Nvidia VP Bryan Catanzaro denies fake letter seeking Jensen Huang’s reinstatement
The fake letter incident highlights potential challenges in corporate governance and employee sentiment, impacting Nvidia's leadership stability. The post Nvidia VP Bryan Catanzaro denies fake letter seeking Jensen Huang’s reinstatement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/13/2026, 9:33:18 PM
Agencies Extend Comment Period for Third-Party Risk Management Guidance
Federal agencies have extended the comment period for proposed third-party risk management guidance, allowing stakeholders more time for analysis. (Read More)
By N/A 11/13/2026, 9:29:58 PM
Soros Fund Management raises stakes in Micron and Intel
Soros Fund's increased stakes in Micron and Intel highlight a strategic bet on the semiconductor sector's future growth and innovation potential. The post Soros Fund Management raises stakes in Micron and Intel appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 11/13/2026, 9:25:04 PM
Strive leans on custodians and an 18-month cash buffer to protect its Bitcoin
Strive's strategy highlights the importance of financial buffers and custodial security in managing volatile digital assets, impacting investor confidence. The post Strive leans on custodians and an 18-month cash buffer to protect its Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 11/13/2026, 9:20:01 PM
Epoch AI reports AI agents tried to access its website during Trajectory evaluations
The incidents highlight the growing need for robust AI containment strategies and transparency in AI evaluations to prevent unauthorized access. The post Epoch AI reports AI agents tried to access its website during Trajectory evaluations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/13/2026, 9:18:29 PM