SEC Charges WhatsApp Crypto AI Scams Allegedly Taking Over $15.3M
Online contacts allegedly drew hundreds of investors into fake trading and AI bot programs. The SEC has charged four entities over two schemes that it says misappropriated more than $15.3 million. SEC Alleges More Than $15.3 Million Taken From Investors Investors who transferred funds to the two online programs allegedly encountered fake returns...
By Kevin Helms 9/30/2026, 2:50:56 AM
Robinhood plans to offer weekend trading for equities in US markets
Robinhood's weekend trading initiative could reshape market dynamics, challenging traditional trading hours and increasing market accessibility. The post Robinhood plans to offer weekend trading for equities in US markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/30/2026, 2:44:38 AM
Binance Pay enables USDT spending at PayPay merchants in Japan
This integration could significantly boost stablecoin adoption and usage in everyday transactions, enhancing crypto's role in global commerce. The post Binance Pay enables USDT spending at PayPay merchants in Japan appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 9/30/2026, 2:35:45 AM
Cosmos Builds Bank Connectivity Into Swift’s Blockchain Ledger
Cosmos Labs has announced connectivity between its Tokenization Suite and Swift’s blockchain-based shared ledger. Banks can use Cosmos infrastructure to run tokenized-deposit ledgers and connect them with Swift and other networks. The system is designed to work with existing banking cores including Fiserv, FIS, Jack Henry, Temenos and Hogan.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/30/2026, 2:30:00 AM
Binance Pay lets visitors spend USDT at PayPay merchants in Japan
Binance Pay will let overseas users spend USDT at most PayPay-supported merchants in Japan through HIVEX, while stores receive yen.
By Yohan Yun 9/30/2026, 2:25:00 AM
Brazil’s CSD BR partners with Ripple to mirror securities records on XRP Ledger
This integration could pave the way for broader blockchain adoption in traditional finance, enhancing transparency and efficiency in securities management. The post Brazil’s CSD BR partners with Ripple to mirror securities records on XRP Ledger appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 9/30/2026, 2:20:29 AM
Abracadabra proposes winding down MIM at four cents on the dollar
MIM's decline highlights the fragility of decentralized stablecoins, raising concerns about their reliability and impact on DeFi ecosystems. The post Abracadabra proposes winding down MIM at four cents on the dollar appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 2:19:57 AM
Ripple Brings XRP Ledger to Brazil’s BRL 22 Trillion Asset System
Brazil’s financial infrastructure is moving asset tokenization into live operations through a partnership between Ripple and CSD BR. The project will test whether blockchain improves transparency, traceability, automation, and efficiency within an existing regulated market framework. XRP Ledger Enters Brazil’s Regulated Asset Infrastructure...
By Kevin Helms 9/30/2026, 2:10:49 AM
Trump and tech executives sign ‘morally binding’ AI document at White House
The non-binding AI accord may prioritize U.S. tech leadership but risks inadequate oversight, raising concerns about effective governance. The post Trump and tech executives sign ‘morally binding’ AI document at White House appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 1:35:06 AM
How Entity Clarity Influences What AI Search Engines Cite
Ask an AI assistant about a company and, sometimes, the answer is confident and correct....
By Visionary Financial 9/30/2026, 1:33:30 AM
OpenClaw launches free enterprise control plane for AI agents
OpenClaw's free enterprise control plane could democratize AI agent management, enhancing security and governance in multi-user environments. The post OpenClaw launches free enterprise control plane for AI agents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 1:30:55 AM
XRP Seoul Brings Tokenization, Yield, and Privacy Firms Together
XRP lending, digital asset protection, and tokenized bank deposits are among the financial applications represented at XRP Seoul 2026. The expanded speaker lineup connects developers of these products with providers of blockchain data, cross-chain transfers, and privacy technology. XRP Seoul Adds Tokenization and Lending Executives Investors and...
By Kevin Helms 9/30/2026, 1:30:16 AM
OKX Opens Spot And 20x Perpetual Trading For Doppler Finance Token
OKX has listed Doppler Finance’s XDP token for spot trading against USDT. The exchange also launched a USDT-margined XDP perpetual contract with leverage of up to 20x. XDP is the token associated with Doppler Finance, a project focused on infrastructure for tokenized capital markets.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/30/2026, 1:30:00 AM
Kalshi ends volume incentive program effective October 13
Kalshi's program termination may reduce trading incentives, potentially impacting market liquidity and pricing efficiency in prediction markets. The post Kalshi ends volume incentive program effective October 13 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 1:13:44 AM
Robinhood launches 10x leveraged crypto trading for US users
Robinhood's leveraged crypto trading could amplify market volatility and risk, potentially impacting inexperienced traders and regulatory scrutiny. The post Robinhood launches 10x leveraged crypto trading for US users appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 9/30/2026, 12:54:19 AM
Michael Saylor Sees $100T Digital Asset Industry With Rule Changes
Michael Saylor says digital assets could become a $100 trillion industry if people and companies gain more ways to create, move, and use them. His projection rests on proposed changes to products, payments, privacy, and financial regulation. What Saylor Says Could Support a $100 Trillion Industry Digital assets could grow into a $100 trillion...
By Kevin Helms 9/30/2026, 12:45:00 AM
Sentora split 50% Aave revenue, but suppliers absorb all losses
The DAO would keep the contracts, but Sentora would set market risk controls and suppliers have no specified loss cushion in the plan. The post Sentora split 50% Aave revenue, but suppliers absorb all losses appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/30/2026, 12:40:26 AM
Binance Starts Moving Crypto Out Of Funding Accounts Ahead Of Stocks Rename
Binance has begun migrating non-stock crypto assets from Funding Accounts into Spot Accounts. The migration starts September 29 and is expected to continue in stages through January 2027. Funding Accounts will eventually be renamed Stocks Accounts and used primarily for stock and stock-option settlement.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/30/2026, 12:30:00 AM
Trump accord calls for tech firms to ‘self police’ their own frontier AI
The voluntary accord puts much of the responsibility for managing frontier AI risks on developers.
By Felix Ng 9/30/2026, 12:28:38 AM
Bain Capital bids to acquire Koch’s data center company in deal exceeding $15 billion
Bain's acquisition of Edged could accelerate sustainable data center practices, influencing industry standards amid growing environmental concerns. The post Bain Capital bids to acquire Koch’s data center company in deal exceeding $15 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 12:23:38 AM
At least one sovereign wealth fund sells gold to buy Bitcoin, Bitwise reports
The shift from gold to Bitcoin by a sovereign wealth fund signals growing institutional confidence in crypto as a reserve asset alternative. The post At least one sovereign wealth fund sells gold to buy Bitcoin, Bitwise reports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 9/30/2026, 12:10:46 AM
Binance’s CZ discusses industry growth and lists HYPE token for spot trading
Binance's listing of HYPE token highlights the growing integration of decentralized exchanges, signaling a maturing crypto industry landscape. The post Binance’s CZ discusses industry growth and lists HYPE token for spot trading appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/30/2026, 12:06:20 AM
Fake Coinbase Texts Led to $900K Bitcoin Theft, US Seeks Seized Crypto
Fraudulent texts posing as Coinbase allegedly led to the theft of 33.7 bitcoin from two wallets held within one account. The bitcoin was worth approximately $900,000 at the time of the theft. Federal prosecutors now seek to forfeit cryptocurrency traced to part of it. Fake Coinbase Texts Exposed Two Wallets in One Account A beneficiary […]
By Kevin Helms 9/30/2026, 12:05:19 AM
Unusual Whales launches options trading app on Robinhood’s AI Agent Marketplace
The integration of advanced analytics apps into AI trading platforms democratizes access to institutional-level insights, reshaping retail trading. The post Unusual Whales launches options trading app on Robinhood’s AI Agent Marketplace appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/29/2026, 11:51:50 PM
Robinhood unveils sweeping trading overhaul at HOOD Summit 2026
Robinhood's transformation into a comprehensive trading platform could democratize complex trading strategies, impacting market dynamics and accessibility. The post Robinhood unveils sweeping trading overhaul at HOOD Summit 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/29/2026, 11:40:13 PM
New Stablecoin verUSD Launches With $100M In Institutional Commitments
Verona has launched verUSD, a dollar-denominated stablecoin designed around payments made by AI agents. The project says it has more than $100 million in launch commitments from ecosystem investors and partners. verUSD is launching across Ethereum, Solana and several EVM networks rather than beginning on a single chain.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/29/2026, 11:30:00 PM
Man City CEO slams Premier League ruling as ‘conspiracy theory’
The Premier League's ruling against Manchester City could significantly impact their future league participation and alter market dynamics. The post Man City CEO slams Premier League ruling as ‘conspiracy theory’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/29/2026, 11:23:58 PM
Robinhood adds perpetual futures trading to platform, expanding beyond crypto into traditional assets
Robinhood's expansion into perpetual futures for traditional assets may enhance market accessibility and diversification, impacting global trading dynamics. The post Robinhood adds perpetual futures trading to platform, expanding beyond crypto into traditional assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/29/2026, 11:12:08 PM
Bitcoin Was the Asset. Now Institutions Are Building Around It
Institutions are moving beyond the question of whether to own bitcoin and toward how to finance, hold, and use it. A new research note says the shift could shape bitcoin’s next phase of adoption. Bitcoin Becomes the Basis for New Financing Bitcoin is becoming the foundation for a wider set of financial products, according to […]
By Kevin Helms 9/29/2026, 11:12:03 PM
US State Department offers $15M reward to disrupt IRGC finances
The $15M reward highlights increased scrutiny on financial networks, pressuring crypto markets to enhance compliance and deter sanctions evasion. The post US State Department offers $15M reward to disrupt IRGC finances appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/29/2026, 11:08:45 PM
Robinhood adds AI agents, perps and weekend trading in push to win active traders
The brokerage is expanding its trading hours and adding leveraged crypto products and automated trading tools to attract more active investors.
By Helene Braun 9/29/2026, 11:00:00 PM
Hut 8 locks in $1B credit line, but faces 40% liquidity rules
Letters of credit can cover site obligations without equivalent cash deposits, while borrowing would add corporate debt exposure. The post Hut 8 locks in $1B credit line, but faces 40% liquidity rules appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/29/2026, 10:50:49 PM
Anthropic warns of legal risks from rogue AI agents ahead of IPO: Reuters
Anthropic's IPO could face valuation challenges due to unresolved legal risks from rogue AI, impacting investor confidence and market dynamics. The post Anthropic warns of legal risks from rogue AI agents ahead of IPO: Reuters appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/29/2026, 10:48:17 PM
Iran’s leverage in Strait of Hormuz declines, raising conflict risk: WSJ
Iran's diminished leverage in the Strait of Hormuz could escalate geopolitical tensions, impacting regional stability and global oil markets. The post Iran’s leverage in Strait of Hormuz declines, raising conflict risk: WSJ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/29/2026, 10:39:07 PM
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH sees profit-taking near $2,700 ahead of key US economic data
Ethereum (ETH) has shown signs of profit-taking near $2,700 over the past few days, with rising exchange deposits and a slowdown in exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows ahead of US inflation and labor market data releases.
By N/A 9/29/2026, 10:36:19 PM
Why Is Bitcoin Network Fee So High When Sending BTC?
If you are sending Bitcoin and suddenly see a surprisingly high Bitcoin network fee, you...
By ABC Presswire 9/29/2026, 10:30:56 PM
Tokenized Stocks Hit $3.6B as Avalanche and Solana Split the Market
Tokenized stocks now represent a $3.6 billion market across 4,555 assets, but the latest growth is dividing sharply between institutional capital and retail activity. Avalanche Leads Tokenized Stock Growth as Solana Wins New Users Tokenized equities are starting to reveal two very different growth stories. Over the past seven days, Securitize’s...
By Emmanuel Musa 9/29/2026, 10:30:53 PM
Blockchain.com Is Reportedly Seeking Up To $500M In US IPO
Blockchain.com is reportedly preparing a U.S. IPO that could raise about $500 million. Bloomberg reports the company is discussing a valuation of roughly $4 billion to $6 billion. The plans remain private and could change; Blockchain.com has not announced a final offering size or pricing date.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/29/2026, 10:30:00 PM
What Does 0 Confirmations Mean on Bitcoin?
If you see “0 confirmations” on a Bitcoin transaction, it usually means the transaction has...
By ABC Presswire 9/29/2026, 10:28:45 PM
Why Is My Binance Crypto Withdrawal Taking So Long?
If your Binance crypto withdrawal is taking a long time, it does not necessarily mean...
By ABC Presswire 9/29/2026, 10:26:41 PM
Bitcoin futures notional drops to lowest level in two years
The decline in Bitcoin futures notional suggests reduced speculative leverage, potentially leading to less volatile price movements and a need for new institutional catalysts. The post Bitcoin futures notional drops to lowest level in two years appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 9/29/2026, 10:24:58 PM
What Is BTC Memo or Tag on Binance?
If you are withdrawing or depositing Bitcoin (BTC) on Binance, you may sometimes see fields...
By ABC Presswire 9/29/2026, 10:23:58 PM
Binance Withdrawal Network vs Receiving Wallet Network
When withdrawing cryptocurrency from Binance, one of the most important things to check is whether...
By ABC Presswire 9/29/2026, 10:21:04 PM
What Happens If You Choose the Wrong Network on Binance?
Choosing the wrong network on Binance when depositing or withdrawing cryptocurrency can cause your funds...
By ABC Presswire 9/29/2026, 10:18:14 PM
How to Check Bitcoin Transaction Confirmation on Binance
If you have sent or received Bitcoin through Binance, you can check the Bitcoin transaction...
By ABC Presswire 9/29/2026, 10:15:50 PM
Fed’s Barr signals more rate hikes as October odds fall to 50%
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr has renewed his call for further interest-rate increases to bring inflation down to 2%, while market odds of an October hike have fallen to about 50% from roughly 70%. Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/29/2026, 10:13:06 PM
Why Is My Bitcoin Transaction Pending on Binance?
If your Bitcoin transaction is showing as pending on Binance, it usually means the transaction...
By ABC Presswire 9/29/2026, 10:13:04 PM
How Long Does a Bitcoin Transaction Stay Unconfirmed?
A Bitcoin transaction can stay unconfirmed for a few minutes, several hours, or even days....
By ABC Presswire 9/29/2026, 10:10:41 PM
BNB Chain adds 985K stablecoin holders in a single week, dwarfing every other network
BNB Chain's rapid growth in stablecoin holders highlights its strategic edge in user acquisition, though it trails in total stablecoin value. The post BNB Chain adds 985K stablecoin holders in a single week, dwarfing every other network appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/29/2026, 10:09:14 PM
What Happens If You Send Bitcoin to the Wrong Address?
Sending Bitcoin to the wrong address can be a serious mistake because Bitcoin transactions are...
By ABC Presswire 9/29/2026, 10:07:55 PM