Grayscale Tracks 580% Crypto Winner Targeting AI Computing Revenue
Grayscale is highlighting three crypto projects addressing artificial intelligence (AI) training data, hardware financing, and computing revenue. PEARL’s reported 580% three-month gain accompanies the firm’s assessment of blockchain applications across the industry’s supply chain. PEARL’s 580% Gain Puts AI Computing Rewards in Focus Blockchain...
By Kevin Helms 10/24/2026, 9:30:57 PM
Nvidia and SPIL plan 15x expansion of co-packaged optics capacity by mid-2027
The expansion of optical networking capacity could significantly enhance AI data center efficiency, driving technological and infrastructure growth. The post Nvidia and SPIL plan 15x expansion of co-packaged optics capacity by mid-2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/24/2026, 9:23:06 PM
Houthis vow continued attacks on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid airport
The ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure could destabilize regional security, affecting airspace operations and market dynamics. The post Houthis vow continued attacks on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid airport appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/24/2026, 9:19:51 PM
Firedancer makes bounty hunters burn 1 SOL even for duplicate bug reports
The spring contest allowed eligible duplicates to earn rewards, while Bhatt's retrospective links repeated discoveries partly to slow review. 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 10/24/2026, 9:00:59 PM
Kraken Parent Payward Wins In-Principle Approval For Kazakhstan Expansion
Payward’s Kazakhstan plan moves forward with preliminary approval for trading and custody, while full licensing remains a separate step.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/24/2026, 9:00:00 PM
US AI data center projects face delays, rising costs amid grid issues
Delays and rising costs in US AI data center projects may signal increased regulatory scrutiny, impacting future investments and timelines. The post US AI data center projects face delays, rising costs amid grid issues appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/24/2026, 8:35:09 PM
Morgan Stanley sees $2.9 trillion in data center spending, and a $1.5 trillion hole
The anticipated $1.5 trillion financing gap in data center spending highlights potential growth in private credit markets and increased financial risk. The post Morgan Stanley sees $2.9 trillion in data center spending, and a $1.5 trillion hole appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/24/2026, 8:34:30 PM
Google reportedly cut down 250,000 trees to build data center
The incident may trigger global regulatory scrutiny on tech projects, influencing moratoriums and emphasizing environmental accountability. The post Google reportedly cut down 250,000 trees to build data center appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/24/2026, 8:32:24 PM
Pump.fun surpasses Hyperliquid in daily revenue with $2M in 24 hours
Pump.fun's revenue surge underscores memecoin sector's growing influence, potentially reshaping decentralized finance dynamics and market confidence. The post Pump.fun surpasses Hyperliquid in daily revenue with $2M in 24 hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/24/2026, 8:32:20 PM
Keystone Wallet Data Breach Exposes Buyers’ Addresses to Scammers
Hardware wallet maker Keystone disclosed a customer data breach on Saturday, after unauthorized access to its website exposed names, shipping addresses, contact information and purchase details. The company says recovery phrases and private keys remain secure. The incident adds Keystone to a growing list of hardware wallet manufacturers facing...
By Jamie Redman 10/24/2026, 8:30:08 PM
A16z analysts flag a 9% slide in US electrical equipment production
Rising costs and supply shortages in electrical equipment could hinder AI-driven growth, necessitating increased imports or new manufacturing capacity. The post A16z analysts flag a 9% slide in US electrical equipment production appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/24/2026, 8:09:17 PM
Circle’s new USDC auctions let institutions collect the fees others pay to cash out
Eligible institutions can collect rebates funded by matched redeemers, whose auction fees are capped at the Express rate. 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 10/24/2026, 8:00:46 PM
FCA Proposes Crypto Crime Guidance On Wallet Checks And Blockchain Analytics
The FCA’s Financial Crime Guide consultation sets out proposed examples of good and poor practice as crypto firms prepare for wider supervision.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/24/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Apollo economist warns AI boom may be unsustainable as stocks tumble
The AI boom's sustainability is in question, risking market corrections and repricing if productivity gains and spending growth falter. The post Apollo economist warns AI boom may be unsustainable as stocks tumble appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/24/2026, 7:53:39 PM
Economist warns AI sector’s financial sustainability in question
The AI sector's financial sustainability concerns could lead to increased market volatility and a shift towards more stable investments. The post Economist warns AI sector’s financial sustainability in question appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/24/2026, 7:51:44 PM
Solana co-founder Toly floats a validator stake-weighted oracle to mint SOL against tokenized collateral
The proposal could reshape Solana's ecosystem by altering SOL supply dynamics and challenging existing oracle providers, impacting network governance. The post Solana co-founder Toly floats a validator stake-weighted oracle to mint SOL against tokenized collateral appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/24/2026, 7:46:25 PM
Keystone Hardware Wallet says website breach exposed customer data
The breach highlights the ongoing vulnerability of customer data in the crypto industry, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures. The post Keystone Hardware Wallet says website breach exposed customer data appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/24/2026, 7:33:21 PM
X 100 Global Loses Millions as Three-Seat Senate Is Hijacked
Several reports say X 100 Global suffered a devastating governance takeover on Saturday, after attackers reportedly captured two of its three Senate seats and exploited their majority to raid the project’s treasury. Blockaid traced approximately $4.85 million in USDT proceeds and additional token withdrawals. The X token plunged more than 96%,...
By Jamie Redman 10/24/2026, 7:30:56 PM
Scott Bessent Calls GENIUS Act a ‘Watershed Moment’ as OCC Sets Stablecoin Rules
The OCC's final rule laid out regulatory requirements for stablecoin issuance and certain custody activities, while leaving some compliance matters for later rules.
By Chayanika Deka 10/24/2026, 7:21:29 PM
Kraken drops Monero spending questions but keeps a $1,500 rolling 30-day withdrawal cap for individuals
Crypto exchange Kraken has withdrawn intrusive compliance demands sent to Monero customers after its co-CEO admitted the requests were unjustified. On Oct. 24, Arjun Sethi said that customers who purchased and withdrew Monero (XMR) had received emails requesting information about their employers, sources of funds, and intended use of the...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/24/2026, 7:00:37 PM
New York Seeks $1.3 Billion From NovaTech Founders In Crypto Fraud Case
A new court filing seeks monetary relief from NovaTech’s founders after an earlier default judgment, alongside settlements with promoters.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Bitcoin Price Sinks to $79,146 as Liquidations Rock Weekend Trading
Bitcoin’s price cracked below $80,000 on Saturday, touching its lowest price in more than a month as leveraged traders absorbed hundreds of millions in liquidations. The weekend selloff handed longtime bitcoin critic Peter Schiff fresh ammunition for an even darker prediction. Bitcoin’s $80,000 Floor Gives Way as Liquidations Mount Bitcoin’s price...
By Jamie Redman 10/24/2026, 6:30:07 PM
Yemeni forces claim 736 strikes on Houthi positions in Taiz in 24 hours
The intensified military actions in Taiz may shift regional power dynamics, influencing market perceptions and strategic calculations in Yemen. The post Yemeni forces claim 736 strikes on Houthi positions in Taiz in 24 hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/24/2026, 6:14:27 PM
New AI billionaires in the US and China add $87 billion in 2026
The rise of AI billionaires highlights growing economic disparities and the increasing dominance of tech wealth, especially in the US. The post New AI billionaires in the US and China add $87 billion in 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/24/2026, 6:11:41 PM
Arthur Hayes exits crypto trading positions as analysts track $26 million in sales
Arthur Hayes has exited Maelstrom's directional crypto positions, and on-chain analysts are tracking about $26 million in token sales. In an Oct. 24 statement, Hayes said he had taken profits on Ethereum (ETH), Ethena (ENA), Uniswap (UNI), and other cryptocurrencies, citing mounting macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty. The decision follows...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/24/2026, 6:00:27 PM
SEC Puts Tokenization On Its 2027 Examination Agenda
The SEC’s new examination agenda puts tokenized securities, clearing infrastructure and technology controls under the spotlight.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/24/2026, 6:00:00 PM
Anthropic targets November IPO as Polymarket traders bet on $ANT ticker
Anthropic's IPO could reshape AI investment, offering public access to AI model developers and highlighting valuation risks amid rapid growth. The post Anthropic targets November IPO as Polymarket traders bet on $ANT ticker appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/24/2026, 5:49:17 PM
Houthi missiles intercepted over Mecca and Medina, shrapnel falls in regions
Increased military tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis could destabilize regional security and impact global market perceptions. The post Houthi missiles intercepted over Mecca and Medina, shrapnel falls in regions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/24/2026, 5:43:03 PM
XRP Wallets Hit Record 8.24 Million as Network Growth Accelerates
XRP Ledger’s wallet count has reached 8.24 million, extending its climb through months of price volatility. Santiment paired the milestone with conditions that could support a recovery, including sustained growth in new addresses. XRP Wallet Growth Accelerates Through Price Volatility XRP’s base of funded addresses reached a record despite months...
By Kevin Helms 10/24/2026, 5:30:53 PM
Oil, AI Credit Stress, and Bitcoin: QCP Flags a Dangerous Macro Mix for Risk Assets
Bitcoin's next major move could have more to do with highly uncomfortable macro pressure points: AI credit stress and oil at local peak prices.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/24/2026, 5:06:45 PM
NYSE’s owner is backing 24/7 stock tokens without Wall Street’s usual price rules
The company that owns the New York Stock Exchange wants people to be able to buy stocks 24/7. Given the trading volume crypto and other tokenized assets have seen in the past year or so, the decision to introduce stock tokens comes as no surprise. People want to trade all the time, and now institutions… Read the full story on CryptoSlate...
By Andjela Radmilac 10/24/2026, 5:00:27 PM
Bitcoin Hashrate Reclaims One Zettahash As Mining Competition Rebounds
A seven-day hashrate rebound above one zettahash shows why company-level exits cannot be read as a simple decline in Bitcoin mining competition.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/24/2026, 5:00:00 PM
California Fast-Food Manager Admits Stealing $232,282 From Jack in the Box To Feed Gambling Problem
A former Jack in the Box manager in California has pleaded no contest to embezzling more than $232,000 from the restaurant over seven months to feed a gambling problem. The post California Fast-Food Manager Admits Stealing $232,282 From Jack in the Box To Feed Gambling Problem appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/24/2026, 4:55:54 PM
Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Bitcoin Will Hit Zero After Years of Bullish Calls
Chamath Palihapitiya once predicted bitcoin would reach $1 million. Now he says artificial intelligence (AI) will eventually hack the Bitcoin protocol and ultimately send BTC’s value to zero. But the billionaire’s reversal follows a familiar pattern. From selling Tesla shares while publicly praising the company to acknowledging serious flaws in...
By Jamie Redman 10/24/2026, 4:30:42 PM
OpenAI faces financial scrutiny amid reduced valuation and discounting strategy
OpenAI's financial strategies and valuation adjustments may signal deeper liquidity issues, raising concerns about its long-term viability. The post OpenAI faces financial scrutiny amid reduced valuation and discounting strategy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/24/2026, 4:18:52 PM
XRP price prediction ahead of next week’s 1 billion-token unlock by Ripple
XRP could be heading for another price decline as Ripple prepares to unlock 1 billion tokens next week, according to … Continue reading The post XRP price prediction ahead of next week’s 1 billion-token unlock by Ripple appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 10/24/2026, 4:14:20 PM
Near Protocol OI Drops 9.5% Amid 8% NEAR Price Decline
Near Protocol's open interest has declined 9.5% over the past 24 hours as NEAR's price fell 7.9% to around $4.50.
By Dan Burgin 10/24/2026, 4:06:20 PM
Dogecoin ETF Sees Biggest Weekly Withdrawal in October
Dogecoin faces poor ETF performance as demand from institutional investors remains on hold amid continued market volatility.
By Caroline Amosun 10/24/2026, 4:06:00 PM
Sweden’s Government Offices blocks ChatGPT and Claude, approves Microsoft Copilot
Sweden's AI tool restrictions highlight growing concerns over data security, potentially influencing global public sector AI adoption strategies. The post Sweden’s Government Offices blocks ChatGPT and Claude, approves Microsoft Copilot appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/24/2026, 4:04:47 PM
XRP Ascending Channel Remains Intact for Rally to $30, with Lower Boundary at $0.70
Market data suggests that XRP could rise toward the $30 price area if its long-term ascending channel continues to hold. The two-week chart shows that the XRP has followed this pattern since 2017. Visit Website
By Mark Brennan 10/24/2026, 4:03:03 PM
Strategy, Strive face balancing act between bitcoin buying and preferred stock dividends
The securities have financed purchases of nearly 136,000 bitcoin, opening a funding channel that analysts expect to complement the larger ETF market.
By Will Canny 10/24/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Capital Research Raises Metaplanet Voting Stake To 11.11%
Capital Research’s reported Metaplanet voting stake crossed 10%, with the company’s October buyback also affecting the calculation.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/24/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Circle shareholder sues Trump over UAE crypto deals, citing up to $82 million in potential annual revenue
A Circle shareholder sued President Donald Trump, alleging UAE-linked cryptocurrency payments enriched his family and diverted business from USDC. The complaint, filed Oct. 22 in Washington federal court, challenges a $500 million investment in Trump's World Liberty Financial and a separate $2 billion transaction settled using its USD1 stablecoin....
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/24/2026, 3:45:44 PM
Privacy-Minded Casinos for Table Players: 9 Crypto Lobbies Compared on Signup Data
Nine crypto lobbies compared for table players on live blackjack, baccarat and roulette depth, with the details each casino requests at signup and how later checks work.
By Crypto Daily 10/24/2026, 3:34:53 PM
IRS to address crypto tax issues via voluntary disclosure program
The IRS's approach may ease crypto compliance burdens, potentially boosting market confidence and influencing Bitcoin's future price trends. The post IRS to address crypto tax issues via voluntary disclosure program appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/24/2026, 3:32:11 PM
McRib Is Back, and Bitcoin’s Weirdest Bullish Indicator Lives On
Crypto proponents are once again entertaining the curious connection between McDonald’s McRib and bitcoin prices, as the fast-food giant announced the limited-time sandwich will return Oct. 27, reigniting speculation over whether its comeback might serve up a bullish helping of bitcoin price action. Bitcoin Traders Revisit the McRib’s Peculiar...
By Jamie Redman 10/24/2026, 3:30:46 PM
Guest Mode to Full Account: How Crypto Casinos Stage Player Data
How crypto casinos stage player data, from guest browsing and demo play to registration, deposits, bonus claims and full verification, with what each stage asks for and unlocks.
By Crypto Daily 10/24/2026, 3:30:16 PM
Low-Data Signup for Slot Players: 12 Crypto Casinos Ranked on Game Range
Twelve crypto casinos ranked on slot range and studio depth, with the details each asks for at signup, how later checks work and why filters matter more than library size.
By Crypto Daily 10/24/2026, 3:24:53 PM
Block's new voice AI sounds eerily human, sparking awe and scam fears
Reactions split between amazement at how human it sounds and fears it could fuel scams and deception, with CZ eyeing uses in children’s education.
By Francisco Rodrigues 10/24/2026, 3:21:06 PM
Amazon launches TorchNeuron to let AI developers run PyTorch code on Trainium chips
Amazon's TorchNeuron could disrupt the AI hardware market by reducing dependency on Nvidia, potentially lowering costs and increasing competition. The post Amazon launches TorchNeuron to let AI developers run PyTorch code on Trainium chips appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/24/2026, 3:20:36 PM