Brazil Pits Lula’s Crypto Crackdown vs. Bolsonaro’s Wildcard Stance
The Brazilian election is right ahead, and the cryptocurrency policies of the country, which is ranked as the number one in crypto adoption, might shift as a result. We examine what could happen in the crypto world if President Lula wins, and what would happen if contender Flavio Bolsonaro clinches the victory. Brazil’s Election Will […]
By Sergio Goschenko 10/3/2026, 10:10:44 PM
Crypto Hacks Hit $766M in September With Bitget and Liquid Leading Losses
Strip out Bitget and Liquid, and the other 53 September hacks total about $59 million, less than half of the $136.3 million lost in August.
By Wayne Jones 10/3/2026, 10:10:18 PM
88 Trillion SHIB Threshold Back in Play as Shiba Inu Loses New Price Target
Shiba Inu may be facing intense selling pressure again as its exchange reserve sharply rises back above the closely watched 88 trillion threshold.
By Caroline Amosun 10/3/2026, 10:01:00 PM
Porsche Closes NFT Club After $20 Million Digital 911 Experiment
Porsche has pulled the plug on its Web3 project and PIONEERS CIRCLE, nearly four years after unveiling a 7,500-piece NFT collection built around the 911. The exit comes with a peculiar wrinkle. Holders keep their PORSCHE 911 NFTs onchain, but the Discord community becomes an archive and the project’s X account goes dark. A collection […]
By Jamie Redman 10/3/2026, 9:20:05 PM
Ethereum unstaking queue surges 392% since October start
The surge in Ethereum unstaking highlights potential vulnerabilities in staking infrastructure and could influence future staking strategies. The post Ethereum unstaking queue surges 392% since October start appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/3/2026, 8:34:12 PM
Bitcoin Price at $85K as Bettors Eye $100K, ChatGPT Calls $94K
Bitcoin’s price spent Saturday trapped close to $85,000 after Friday’s charge above $87,000 collapsed, but the forecasts surrounding it were anything but quiet. Polymarket traders give bitcoin a 39% chance of touching $100,000 before 2027, Kalshi’s year-end forecast stands at $86,240, Claude Opus 5.5 predicts $91,500, and ChatGPT-6 Astra goes...
By Jamie Redman 10/3/2026, 8:15:00 PM
GitHub reinstates controversial ‘AI torture chamber’ repository after backlash
The incident underscores the ethical complexities and control challenges in AI research, highlighting tensions between innovation and moral considerations. The post GitHub reinstates controversial ‘AI torture chamber’ repository after backlash appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/3/2026, 8:10:09 PM
Sununu gains ground in competitive New Hampshire Senate race against Pappas
The competitive Senate race in New Hampshire could influence party strategies and voter engagement, impacting broader political dynamics. The post Sununu gains ground in competitive New Hampshire Senate race against Pappas appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/3/2026, 8:02:33 PM
Bankers sue to overturn OCC trust-bank rule used by crypto firms
The Independent Community Bankers of America sued the OCC in federal court in Washington on Oct. 2, two weeks after the agency approved Agora National Trust Bank, Catena Trust Bank and Bastion Platforms. American Banker reported that the complaint asked the court to vacate the OCC's national trust bank rule and Interpretive Letter 1176. It […] The...
By Gino Matos 10/3/2026, 8:00:08 PM
US Banking Group Sues OCC After Wave of Crypto Trust Bank Approvals
The push to bring crypto companies deeper into the US federal banking system is facing new backlash.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/3/2026, 7:35:13 PM
Russia Pays Wages in Digital Rubles and Readies ATM Cashouts
The Ministry of Finance announced it is already allowing its employees to receive wages in digital rubles, using accounts opened on the Bank of Russia platform. Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market, also hinted that ATMs will process digital ruble withdrawals next year. Ministry of Finance Pays Wages in […]
By Sergio Goschenko 10/3/2026, 7:20:53 PM
Illinois Proposes 0.2% Tax on Crypto Transactions Starting 2027
Illinois is moving ahead with a new tax framework for digital assets that would impose a 0.2% levy on certain crypto-related transactions beginning in 2027.
By Newton Gitonga 10/3/2026, 7:01:58 PM
Bitcoin OG Whale Turns $70 Investment Into $1.7M After 15 Years
A Bitcoin (BTC) wallet that sat untouched for more than 15 years has suddenly become active, moving 20.43 BTC, now worth roughly $1.7 million.
By Newton Gitonga 10/3/2026, 6:53:53 PM
AWS ends NDAs with government agencies amid data center transparency push
AWS's transparency shift may influence regulatory debates and public perception, impacting future data center policies and environmental scrutiny. The post AWS ends NDAs with government agencies amid data center transparency push appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/3/2026, 6:46:00 PM
Hedge funds built a $1.2 trillion Treasury trade on money they have to keep borrowing
Companies can own a mountain of US government debt without betting that bond prices will rise. Hedge funds buy Treasury securities and sell futures against them to collect a small pricing gap, borrowing most of the purchase money to make the return worthwhile. The government gets another buyer, whose interest lasts as long as the […] The post...
By Andjela Radmilac 10/3/2026, 6:40:22 PM
Shiba Inu Eyes Most Bullish Q3 as 74 Billion SHIB Leaves Exchanges, Fueling Fresh Accumulation
Shiba Inu has been in overdrive as it is set to finish the third quarter of 2026 with a performance that stands in sharp contrast to its historically weak Q3 trend.
By Brian Njuguna 10/3/2026, 6:39:52 PM
Aleph Alpha releases Kolibri, a 78B-parameter open-weight AI model built in Europe
Kolibri's release could enhance AI innovation in Europe, emphasizing compliance and potentially reshaping sectors like defense and public administration. The post Aleph Alpha releases Kolibri, a 78B-parameter open-weight AI model built in Europe appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/3/2026, 6:39:27 PM
Trader Who Called XRP’s 2024 Breakout Tells Investors to Brace for “A Lot of Green” Ahead
XRP may be gearing up for another parabolic move, at least according to a trader who called XRP’s breakout from a seven-year pennant in 2024.
By Brenda Ngari 10/3/2026, 6:32:19 PM
Crypto Markets Brace for $1.9B in Scheduled Token Unlocks
HYPE, RAIN and SOL lead a heavy month for token unlocks, with cliff releases and continuous emissions creating different supply risks.
By Alexander Zdravkov 10/3/2026, 6:20:20 PM
Scott Bessent criticizes AI leaders’ warnings as alarmist
Bessent's critique highlights the need for AI industry accountability and proactive self-regulation, impacting innovation and legal exposure. The post Scott Bessent criticizes AI leaders’ warnings as alarmist appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/3/2026, 6:18:22 PM
Analyst Sees Bitcoin Path to $97K as Weak Jobs Data Shift Fed Odds
Bitcoin’s recovery is drawing support from softer employment figures and renewed investment demand, according to 21shares. The firm’s strategist views reduced expectations for further monetary tightening as favorable for cryptocurrencies heading into the final quarter. Softer Jobs Data Put Bitcoin’s $87K Barrier in Focus Bitcoin broke through...
By Kevin Helms 10/3/2026, 6:16:27 PM
Guaribas residents reconsider support for Lula amid tight race with Bolsonaro
Shifts in Guaribas' voter sentiment could reshape Brazil's political landscape, influencing strategies and outcomes in future elections. The post Guaribas residents reconsider support for Lula amid tight race with Bolsonaro appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/3/2026, 5:42:59 PM
Ripple Price Analysis: XRP’s Tightening Consolidation Puts $2 Breakout in Focus
XRP is consolidating after a sharp recovery from the $1.00 area, with price now holding well above the major support zones visible on the daily chart. The broader structure has improved, although the 4-hour chart shows that XRP is still trading beneath a descending trendline and remains capped by the $1.60-$1.70 resistance region. XRP Price […]
By Shayan Markets 10/3/2026, 5:41:12 PM
Bitget calls out DeFi protocols after $387.5 million hack, credits NEAR Intents
The hack highlights vulnerabilities in DeFi protocols, potentially prompting increased regulatory scrutiny and debates on asset recovery practices. The post Bitget calls out DeFi protocols after $387.5 million hack, credits NEAR Intents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/3/2026, 5:17:31 PM
Bitcoin Miners Bank Strong September as Difficulty Barely Budges
According to data, Bitcoin’s blockchain logged an extremely modest difficulty adjustment at block height 969696, dropping by a mere 0.03%. Hashprice has held above $40 per petahash, while the network’s computational power has remained below 1,000 exahash per second (EH/s). Bitcoin Difficulty Barely Budges With 0.03% Reduction Bitcoin difficulty is...
By Jamie Redman 10/3/2026, 5:11:23 PM
Lyft Handing Out $272,500,000 After Ride-Hailing Giant Settles Over Alleged Misclassification of California Drivers
Lyft has agreed to hand hundreds of millions of dollars to California drivers who say the company treated them as contractors instead of employees. The settlement totals $272.5 million, including fees and costs, and resolves claims from the state attorney general, city attorneys, the labor commissioner and private plaintiffs covering April 5th,...
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/3/2026, 4:55:19 PM
Injective activates first meme perp treasury for RUNNER token
RUNNER's innovative treasury strategy could significantly impact token supply dynamics, linking its value closely to INJ's market performance. The post Injective activates first meme perp treasury for RUNNER token appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/3/2026, 4:49:21 PM
Stacks Labs CTO Adriano Di Luzio outlines what changes with PoX-6
PoX-6's shift to decentralized, algorithmic governance could enhance transparency and competition, impacting BTC and STX market dynamics. The post Stacks Labs CTO Adriano Di Luzio outlines what changes with PoX-6 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/3/2026, 4:34:24 PM
Blockchain Fee Market Narrows as Most Networks Generate Almost Nothing
Blockchain fees are concentrated among a handful of networks as 514 of 558 tracked chains generated less than $1,000 in 24 hours.
By Alexander Stefanov 10/3/2026, 4:30:24 PM
BTC Price Analysis: Is Bitcoin Gearing Up for $96K or a Retest of $82K?
Bitcoin is trading around $84.7K after a strong recovery from the $60K area over the past couple of months. The charts show improving market structure, but BTC is now approaching a significant resistance cluster at $88K. Meanwhile, futures taker flow has turned predominantly buyer-driven again, providing a constructive momentum signal, although...
By Shayan Markets 10/3/2026, 4:23:00 PM
Bitcoin Time Capsules Resurface as 5,419 Dormant BTC Moved in September
While August set a record for dormant bitcoin spending, September still saw a healthy batch of long-idle coins stir, with 5,419.45 BTC valued at $457.23 million shifting to new addresses. Although the pace cooled, dormant spending last month remained comfortably above July’s tally. Sleeping Bitcoin Stirs Across 93 Transfers A great deal of...
By Jamie Redman 10/3/2026, 4:20:02 PM
Cardano (ADA) Completes First Daily Golden Cross of 2026 After 14-Month Wait
Cardano’s long-awaited golden cross finally arrives after 14 months.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 10/3/2026, 4:10:41 PM
OpenAI suspended PewDiePie twice as he built his Ajax AI model, he says
The incident highlights the growing tension between individual developers and major AI firms, emphasizing the push for decentralized AI solutions. The post OpenAI suspended PewDiePie twice as he built his Ajax AI model, he says appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/3/2026, 4:06:55 PM
Crypto job postings more than triple to 1,241 in September as applications slide
The surge in crypto job postings amid declining applications suggests a tightening talent market, potentially boosting leverage for skilled candidates. The post Crypto job postings more than triple to 1,241 in September as applications slide appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/3/2026, 4:06:30 PM
ESMA proposes ending EU custody and transfer services for non-compliant stablecoins
Non-compliant tokens could lose licensed custody and transfer access if the proposal becomes law, with exit rules still unresolved. The post ESMA proposes ending EU custody and transfer services for non-compliant stablecoins appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/3/2026, 4:00:54 PM
Crypto job postings triple to over 1,200 in September, but applications fall
Finance, engineering and trading led hiring demand, while Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana were the most frequently requested blockchain skills.
By Jamie Crawley 10/3/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Payments firm OpenPayd targets year-end Nasdaq listing to fund U.S. expansion and acquisitions
CEO Iana Dimitrova said OpenPayd aims to launch in the U.S. by April 2027 and is eyeing deals to add licenses and technology.
By Will Canny 10/3/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Top Weekly Crypto News: Bitcoin (BTC) Reclaims $87,000, Ripple Pushes XRPL Lending Forward, Shiba Inu (SHIB) Posts Best Month of 2026
This week in crypto: Ripple, XRPL, Bitcoin and Shiba Inu.
By Dan Burgin 10/3/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Pi network price prediction for October: The best and worst cases for PI
Pi Network enters October with a scheduled protocol upgrade and a coin still struggling to hold nine cents. PI changed hands near $0.0888 on October 3, according to CoinGecko, after a week in which it traded between roughly $0.0861 and…
By Rony Roy 10/3/2026, 3:54:56 PM
Sam Altman warns against giving AI models religious status
The debate over AI's moral status could influence public trust, regulatory approaches, and investment strategies in the AI industry. The post Sam Altman warns against giving AI models religious status appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/3/2026, 3:49:19 PM
Flare, Doppler Bringing Direct FXRP Vault Access to XRP Holders
Flare and Doppler are partnering on an integration to bring direct FXRP vault access to XRP holders through Doppler’s platform. The collaboration will add investment strategies from outside providers as Doppler expands beyond its own yield products. Doppler Plans a Direct Route to Flare Vaults XRP holders using Doppler could soon reach Flare’s...
By Kevin Helms 10/3/2026, 3:17:49 PM
Ethereum Price Holds $2,600 as Futures Activity Dominates
The Ethereum price is holding above the $2,600 zone, keeping $3,400 firmly in focus after ETH broke through the liquidity area and began consolidating above it. The setup is simple, $2,600 has been reclaimed, the breakout is intact for now, and the next major target highlighted by the analysis sits at $3,400. Ethereum Price Holds …
By Yash Jain 10/3/2026, 3:06:38 PM
Cathie Wood wants investors to follow the money AI agents spend
AI's shift to autonomous spending could redefine monetization models, benefiting infrastructure providers and challenging traditional vendors. The post Cathie Wood wants investors to follow the money AI agents spend appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/3/2026, 3:06:36 PM
CLARITY Act stalls in Senate, future uncertain amid political cycles
The CLARITY Act's stagnation highlights the complex interplay of political cycles and regulatory frameworks impacting crypto legislation. The post CLARITY Act stalls in Senate, future uncertain amid political cycles appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/3/2026, 3:02:26 PM
Cathie Wood says smart investors need to start watching where AI agents spend money
As AI agents evolve from answering questions to spending real money, investors and tech giants are scrambling to control the financial networks powering machine-driven commerce.
By Helene Braun 10/3/2026, 3:00:00 PM
XRP Lights Up Iconic Namsan Seoul Tower in Historic Crypto Move
Namsan Seoul Tower illuminated to celebrate a record day for the XRP community in Korea.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 10/3/2026, 2:55:51 PM
Over $1.5 Billion in Bitcoin Tops BlackRock Holdings in One Month
BlackRock spent over $1.5 billion on recent Bitcoin purchases, expanding its holdings while retaining its dominance in the Bitcoin ETF market.
By Caroline Amosun 10/3/2026, 2:38:00 PM
Central Bank of Iran plans to block rial accounts tied to crypto exchanges
Iran's crypto restrictions could stifle local exchanges, complicate rial-to-crypto conversions, and heighten economic isolation amid sanctions. The post Central Bank of Iran plans to block rial accounts tied to crypto exchanges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/3/2026, 2:34:46 PM
399,086 People Warned After DC Medicaid Agency Potentially Exposed Sensitive Data – Personal and Health Records Now at Risk
Hundreds of thousands of Medicaid beneficiaries in the District of Columbia now face fraud risk after its Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) potentially exposed sensitive member data. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights says the District of Columbia’s DHCF experienced unauthorized access/disclosure that...
By Henry Kanapi 10/3/2026, 2:30:44 PM
Citi Turns More Bullish on Bitcoin and Strategy: Here Are the New Targets
The banking behemoth has increased both targets after the latest price developments.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/3/2026, 2:22:46 PM