Australia seeks feedback on crypto platform rules ahead of 2027 rollout
The consultation follows Parliament’s passage of digital asset legislation in April, with Australia’s securities regulator now proposing capital, custody and trading standards for crypto platforms.
By Felix Ng 10/15/2026, 5:00:40 AM
Patrick Witt exits as executive director of White House Crypto Council
Witt's departure amid stalled crypto legislation highlights potential instability and uncertainty in U.S. digital asset policy development. The post Patrick Witt exits as executive director of White House Crypto Council appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/15/2026, 4:55:29 AM
BingX gets EU crypto license in Austria, eyes 29 countries
BingX EU receives Austria's MiCA license to provide four regulated crypto services, with expansion planned across 29 European markets.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/15/2026, 4:45:57 AM
Qivalis wins Dutch EMI license, but MiCA rules block launch
The company says issuance is planned in the coming months, subject to MiCA requirements and white-paper publication. 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 10/15/2026, 4:40:28 AM
Australia’s Crypto Platforms Have Until 27 November to Mark ASIC’s Homework
Digital asset platforms in Australia will need an Australian financial services (AFS) licence, customer disclosure documents and platform rules, and must meet asset-holding, transactional and settlement standards plus net tangible asset requirements where relevant. These are the obligations in guidance the Australian Securities and Investments...
By Arnab Shome 10/15/2026, 4:39:14 AM
Tether paid millions to Bo Hines’ firm while he worked at the White House
The scrutiny over Hines' dual roles may undermine trust in stablecoin regulations and impact Tether's US market expansion efforts. The post Tether paid millions to Bo Hines’ firm while he worked at the White House appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/15/2026, 4:34:57 AM
Zcash Price Forecast: ZEC declines as US inflation surprise offsets fresh ETF inflows
Zcash (ZEC) is trading in the red on Friday, extending its previous day’s roughly 6% losses as the broader cryptocurrency market falls on rising US inflation.
By N/A 10/15/2026, 4:31:03 AM
Ripple’s Korean Expansion Reaches From Remittances to Government Bonds
Ripple’s Korean partnerships now connect cross-border business payments, bank-managed digital asset wallets, and blockchain-based settlement of government bonds. Its cooperation with Meritz Securities extends that strategy into capital markets, where regulated firms are preparing to use digital assets. Four Korean Deals Take Ripple Beyond...
By Kevin Helms 10/15/2026, 4:30:14 AM
Nearly $1 billion in crypto bets liquidated as bitcoin, ether and XRP slide
Ether accounted for nearly 60% of the forced closures across the two largest cryptocurrencies, falling roughly twice as much as bitcoin.
By Shaurya Malwa 10/15/2026, 4:25:15 AM
Circle’s USDC becomes first stablecoin under new EU supervision
Circle's USDC becomes the EU's first significant e-money token under MiCA, with new EBA and French regulatory supervision beginning November 12.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/15/2026, 4:24:39 AM
Over $876M in long positions liquidated from crypto market in 24 hours
The liquidation highlights systemic risk concentration in crypto derivatives and suggests traders may not learn from repeated leverage losses. The post Over $876M in long positions liquidated from crypto market in 24 hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/15/2026, 4:16:31 AM
Bitcoin mining pool once handling 2.3% of network shuts after hashrate falls 65%
Computing power directed at Binance Pool has fallen from 26 EH/s in December to about 9 EH/s. Its remaining miners must choose another provider before a Nov. 10 cutoff.
By Shaurya Malwa 10/15/2026, 4:13:56 AM
Ripple and Stellar outlook: XRP and XLM extend losses as US inflation data weighs in
Ripple (XRP) and Stellar (XLM) extend their losses on Thursday as bearish momentum builds, having corrected over 7% and 11% so far this week. XRP and XLM both slip below key support zones, indicating weakening technical structure.
By N/A 10/15/2026, 4:08:11 AM
473M XRP at Work: Evernorth’s Game Plan Takes Shape With Ripple, Coinbase, Kraken, and BitGo
Evernorth has named Ripple, Kraken, Coinbase, and BitGo as partners to help deploy its 473 million XRP treasury starting in Q4 2026.
By Chayanika Deka 10/15/2026, 4:07:10 AM
Bitcoin wilts as Fed rate uncertainty weighs. Kospi plunges 8%
Bets on an October Fed rate hike briefly spiked to nearly 50% after Wednesday’s inflation report, but have since cooled.
By Omkar Godbole 10/15/2026, 3:57:45 AM
ZKsync’s Airbender hits real-time proving on one GPU, and Vitalik Buterin weighs in
Airbender Prime's real-time proving on a single GPU marks a pivotal shift towards enhancing Ethereum's scalability and security verification. The post ZKsync’s Airbender hits real-time proving on one GPU, and Vitalik Buterin weighs in appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/15/2026, 3:42:55 AM
Making Millions in 2 Years: Here’s How This Hyperliquid (HYPE) Trader Did It
Apart from the major gains, the whales keeps holding more than $2 million worth of HYPE.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 10/15/2026, 3:37:09 AM
Analyst Sees Bitcoin Beyond $175K as Market Structure Shifts
Institutional ownership and changes in crypto financing may reduce bitcoin’s vulnerability to severe downturns, Siebert Financial analyst Brian Vieten argues. He sees expanding stablecoin payments as a catalyst for the cryptocurrency’s next advance. $175K Bitcoin Outlook Linked to Institutional Ownership Broader ownership and access to capital...
By Kevin Helms 10/15/2026, 3:30:52 AM
Bitcoin miners plunge up to 13% in Wall Street’s worst selloff since July
TeraWulf, Core Scientific, Cipher Mining and IREN each lost more than 12% as hotter inflation hit AI infrastructure companies.
By Felix Ng 10/15/2026, 3:29:22 AM
Ledger tells CryptoBilis buyers to stop using tampered wallets after $86 million to $93 million drain
The incident underscores the critical need for stringent supply chain security and robust anti-tampering measures in crypto hardware distribution. The post Ledger tells CryptoBilis buyers to stop using tampered wallets after $86 million to $93 million drain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/15/2026, 2:56:43 AM
Bitcoin falls below $81K, triggering $485M in liquidations
The event underscores the volatility of crypto markets, highlighting the risks of leveraged trading and the influence of macroeconomic factors. The post Bitcoin falls below $81K, triggering $485M in liquidations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/15/2026, 2:55:22 AM
ByteDance reportedly in talks to buy MediaTek AI chips for data centers
ByteDance's diversification in AI chip sourcing highlights the strategic shift in global tech supply chains amid geopolitical tensions. The post ByteDance reportedly in talks to buy MediaTek AI chips for data centers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/15/2026, 2:55:12 AM
AI chip stocks in South Korea and Japan tumble after US semiconductor selloff
The selloff highlights vulnerabilities in global tech markets, raising concerns about AI sector stability and potential economic ripple effects. The post AI chip stocks in South Korea and Japan tumble after US semiconductor selloff appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/15/2026, 2:34:18 AM
Ripple and DriveWealth Target Faster Funding for 100+ Global Partners
More than 100 DriveWealth partners, including fintechs and digital wallets, could gain greater flexibility to fund investments outside bank transfer windows. A new Ripple partnership targets capital tied up by cross-border delays as trading extends beyond regular market hours. Ripple Targets the Gap Between Trading Hours and Bank Transfers...
By Kevin Helms 10/15/2026, 2:20:09 AM
Boros launches spread markets to trade funding rate gaps
Boros's spread markets democratize access to funding rate arbitrage, potentially increasing liquidity and efficiency in crypto derivatives. The post Boros launches spread markets to trade funding rate gaps appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/15/2026, 2:20:00 AM
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia failed California bar exam: WSJ
Zacharia's bar exam failure may undermine confidence in her role, affecting perceptions of White House stability and future market expectations. The post White House press secretary Katie Zacharia failed California bar exam: WSJ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/15/2026, 2:11:32 AM
Tesla and SpaceX may announce merger plans before December: Barclays
A Tesla-SpaceX merger could revolutionize AI integration, impacting market dynamics and shareholder strategies significantly. The post Tesla and SpaceX may announce merger plans before December: Barclays appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/15/2026, 2:09:37 AM
Aptos makes Block-STM v2 its default parallel execution engine
Aptos' Block-STM v2 enhances blockchain efficiency, potentially lowering transaction costs and improving DeFi performance amid high demand. The post Aptos makes Block-STM v2 its default parallel execution engine appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/15/2026, 2:05:12 AM
Energy drove Q3 commodity gains as refined-product prices rose
VanEck said energy led Q3 2026 commodity gains as conflicts and refining constraints lifted refined-product prices; CMCITR and BCOM were up about 32% through September. (Read More)
By N/A 10/15/2026, 2:02:09 AM
Bitcoin mining stocks plunge more than 10% in AI debt reckoning
The plunge in Bitcoin mining stocks highlights the financial vulnerability of AI infrastructure investments amid rising borrowing costs and market volatility. The post Bitcoin mining stocks plunge more than 10% in AI debt reckoning appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/15/2026, 1:56:58 AM
BingX EU secures Austrian MiCA license covering 29 EEA countries
BingX's MiCA license could streamline crypto services across the EEA, potentially influencing regulatory practices and market dynamics. The post BingX EU secures Austrian MiCA license covering 29 EEA countries appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/15/2026, 1:53:12 AM
Firelight forces XRP-linked tokens lockup as withdrawal delay queue grows
The October 6 activation moved existing FXRP stakes automatically into pooled cover backing, pairing fee income with claim exposure and longer withdrawals. 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 10/15/2026, 1:30:51 AM
Anthropic’s slowing growth raises questions for the AI investment trade
Anthropic's slowing growth highlights potential risks in AI investments, emphasizing the need for sustainable expansion and diversified revenue. The post Anthropic’s slowing growth raises questions for the AI investment trade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/15/2026, 1:27:47 AM
Why Bitcoin’s Next Target Could Be $93,000
Bitcoin (BTC) is down 2% in the last 24hours, trading at $81,698 after US inflation came in hot and raised the odds of another Fed rate hike. Compounding the decline is a cascade of long liquidations ($63.17 million in the past day) and a break below the $82,000 – $83,000 support zone. Institutions have also …
By Steve Muchoki 10/15/2026, 1:24:42 AM
VanEck seeks to withdraw application for Lido staked Ether ETF
VanEck initially filed an S-1 registration statement for the exchange-traded fund in October last year.
By Felix Ng 10/15/2026, 1:21:52 AM
Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone in eastern Saudi Arabia
The interception highlights ongoing regional tensions and suggests effective Saudi defenses, influencing market perceptions of Houthi advances. The post Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone in eastern Saudi Arabia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/15/2026, 1:18:11 AM
Samsung Wallet adds USDC transfers on Solana for US Galaxy users
Samsung's integration of USDC on Solana into its Wallet app could accelerate mainstream crypto adoption by simplifying cross-border transactions. The post Samsung Wallet adds USDC transfers on Solana for US Galaxy users appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/15/2026, 1:17:46 AM
CoreWeave wants life insurers’ ‘unlimited’ capital as private credit bubble fears grow
CoreWeave's reliance on life insurers' capital amid private credit concerns could destabilize AI infrastructure financing if market conditions shift. The post CoreWeave wants life insurers’ ‘unlimited’ capital as private credit bubble fears grow appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/15/2026, 1:16:00 AM
CoreWeave CEO Mike Intrator says the market is acting irrationally
Market skepticism towards CoreWeave highlights broader concerns about AI infrastructure investments and the sustainability of debt-financed growth. The post CoreWeave CEO Mike Intrator says the market is acting irrationally appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/15/2026, 1:13:31 AM
Why Standard Chartered Is Keeping Crypto Inside the Bank
Standard Chartered launched direct bitcoin and ether trading for wealthy UAE clients, with custody and settlement kept entirely inside the bank. [...]
By Evans Karanja 10/15/2026, 1:10:13 AM
21shares Strategist Sees Bitcoin Path to $90K After Hotter CPI Report
Bitcoin could advance toward $90,000 once near-term economic uncertainty clears, according to 21shares strategist Matt Mena. He points to last week’s selling and historically positive returns after hotter core inflation prints as support for his outlook. Bitcoin’s $90K Forecast Faces an $85K Test Bitcoin could regain $85,000 and move toward...
By Kevin Helms 10/15/2026, 1:10:03 AM
Asian markets slide as hot US CPI data drags AI stocks lower
Rising US inflation expectations could lead to higher interest rates, impacting global tech sectors and challenging AI growth prospects. The post Asian markets slide as hot US CPI data drags AI stocks lower appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/15/2026, 1:05:44 AM
OpenAI engineer charged over hidden recording device, had one-way flight to Saudi Arabia
The incident underscores the critical need for enhanced security measures in AI firms to safeguard against potential espionage threats. The post OpenAI engineer charged over hidden recording device, had one-way flight to Saudi Arabia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/15/2026, 1:04:09 AM
Solana plants a flag in Shanghai while BNB Chain stays quiet
Solana's strategic focus on infrastructure and AI in China may foster developer engagement, potentially influencing blockchain adoption trends. The post Solana plants a flag in Shanghai while BNB Chain stays quiet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/15/2026, 1:02:56 AM
Polygon gains US payments licenses after closing Coinme deal
The deal gives Polygon access to 37 money transmitter licenses and 11 state exemptions.
By Felix Ng 10/15/2026, 12:55:21 AM
Gartner warns $3.5 trillion in AI infrastructure spending faces write-down risk by 2030
AI infrastructure investments risk significant financial losses, prompting potential market consolidation and strategic reevaluation by 2030. The post Gartner warns $3.5 trillion in AI infrastructure spending faces write-down risk by 2030 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/15/2026, 12:25:52 AM
Inside PulseChain, HEX, PulseX 50% Crash Amid Richard Heart’s Arrest
Richard Heart, the founder of PulseChain, Hex and PulseX, was today arrested in Istanbul, Turkey on allegations of aggravated tax fraud. Officially known as Richard James Schueler, the crypto mogul was taken into custody based on an Interpol Red Notice issued at the request of Finland. The operation was conducted by the Istanbul Police,...
By Steve Muchoki 10/15/2026, 12:12:37 AM
Evernorth Rings Nasdaq Closing Bell, Showcasing XRP Treasury
Evernorth’s 473 million XRP treasury took the spotlight at Nasdaq’s closing bell. The ceremony highlighted a corporate investment model that connects stock ownership with actively managed cryptocurrency holdings. Nasdaq Ceremony Highlights Publicly Traded XRP Exposure Stock investors’ access to an actively managed XRP treasury took the spotlight...
By Kevin Helms 10/15/2026, 12:05:58 AM
Near Protocol (NEAR), XRP, Zcash (ZEC) and Chainlink (LINK) Price Analysis for October 15: Can Bulls Sustain Liquidity?
The market is heading down towards major local support levels where bulls and bears are going to clash.
By Arman Shirinyan 10/15/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Solana sets October 21 for massive Alpenglow upgrade that could make transactions 99% faster to finalize
The mainnet plan calls for a live consensus replacement, with roughly 150ms finality dependent on network conditions and a coordinated validator handoff. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/15/2026, 12:00:17 AM