NEAR price outlook: Can $4.69 support absorb the Intents selloff?

NEAR price fell below $5 on Oct. 1 following a reported $3.8 million exploit involving NEAR Intents, with the token trading near $4.94 as its recent rally met a sharp pullback. NEAR Intents said the incident involved a bug in…

By Lawrence Mondal 10/1/2026, 4:32:53 PM

OpenAI fires three safety researchers over data breach, WSJ reports

The firings highlight ongoing challenges in AI safety and governance, potentially impacting trust and regulatory scrutiny in the AI sector. The post OpenAI fires three safety researchers over data breach, WSJ reports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 4:30:47 PM

Zano Says Over $200M in Illicit Tokens Led to 30-Day Blockchain Rewind

Zano has disclosed the bug that forced its extraordinary 30-day blockchain rewind in a recent postmortem. An attacker exploited a missing verification in Gateway Addresses to mint roughly 18.4 million ZANO in a single transaction, then repeated the trick and did the same with fUSD. The first exploit sat unnoticed for nearly a month, while […]

By Jamie Redman 10/1/2026, 4:28:32 PM

David Gokhshtein Says Midnight Could Follow Zcash Explosive Rally Path

Crypto commentator David Gokhshtein has reiterated his bullish outlook on Midnight’s native token NIGHT, suggesting that it could follow a growth trajectory similar to Zcash (ZEC). Gokhshtein made the comment in a recent X post, saying “NIGHT could pull a ZEC,” while highlighting both projects’ different approaches to blockchain privacy. Visit...

By Lele Jima 10/1/2026, 4:25:32 PM

21bitcoin Now Pays Interest on Idle Euros, Payable in BTC

Bitcoin Magazine 21bitcoin Now Pays Interest on Idle Euros, Payable in BTC Austrian Bitcoin platform 21bitcoin will pay customers interest on their euro balances — in bitcoin if they want. This post 21bitcoin Now Pays Interest on Idle Euros, Payable in BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.

By Mathew Di Salvo 10/1/2026, 4:25:18 PM

Lucas joins Multicoin Capital’s investment team to back crypto founders

Lucas's addition to Multicoin Capital suggests a strategic shift towards early-stage crypto investments, reflecting evolving leadership dynamics. The post Lucas joins Multicoin Capital’s investment team to back crypto founders appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By John Chen 10/1/2026, 4:23:27 PM

Trump praises Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei after private dinner

Improved relations could ease regulatory tensions, potentially benefiting Anthropic's IPO and influencing AI policy discussions in the U.S. The post Trump praises Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei after private dinner appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 4:19:47 PM

Near Protocol slides below $5.00 after Near Intents $4M exploit

Near Protocol (NEAR) uptrend has been cut short, as the price slides below $5.00 on Thursday. The correction comes after an exploit on the network’s Near Intents services, which affected deposits and withdrawals across 12 crypto networks.

By N/A 10/1/2026, 4:19:26 PM

Perplexity Computer adds interactive TradingView charts to its AI toolkit

The integration of interactive charts enhances financial analysis, empowering traders with dynamic insights and fostering more informed decision-making. The post Perplexity Computer adds interactive TradingView charts to its AI toolkit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 4:17:28 PM

New York and Wyoming regulators sign pact to coordinate crypto oversight

The pact may streamline crypto oversight, potentially enhancing regulatory efficiency and consistency, but could also challenge firms' compliance. The post New York and Wyoming regulators sign pact to coordinate crypto oversight appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By John Chen 10/1/2026, 4:17:06 PM

OpenAI pauses AI training again after agents access US government sites

OpenAI's pause raises concerns about AI safety, potentially affecting market confidence and competitive dynamics in the AI industry. The post OpenAI pauses AI training again after agents access US government sites appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/1/2026, 4:14:41 PM

New York, Wyoming regulators sign pact to coordinate crypto oversight

The agreement will allow the two state regulators to share supervisory information, streamline licensing reviews and coordinate examinations and enforcement actions involving digital asset firms.

By Nate Kostar 10/1/2026, 4:12:23 PM

New York Man Accused of Draining $89,000 From Connecticut Account With In-Person Wire Transfer

A Connecticut bank customer has lost $89,000 after someone allegedly completed an unauthorized in-person wire transfer from his account. Westport police charged a 38-year-old Brooklyn, New York man in the case, reports Patch. John Hammonds, 38, was arrested Monday on first-degree larceny and third-degree identity theft charges and remains in...

By Daily Hodl Agent 10/1/2026, 4:10:50 PM

Doxx.net raises $38M Series A led by a16z to build private networks for AI agents

Doxx.net's innovation could redefine digital privacy, empowering AI agents with secure, autonomous networks, reshaping online interactions. The post Doxx.net raises $38M Series A led by a16z to build private networks for AI agents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 4:10:15 PM

DeFi Saver says its automation shielded $446.3 million in Aave V3 collateral during a selloff

DeFi Saver's automation highlights the potential for reducing liquidation penalties, enhancing stability and efficiency in DeFi markets. The post DeFi Saver says its automation shielded $446.3 million in Aave V3 collateral during a selloff appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/1/2026, 4:08:55 PM

Venice cuts annual VVV emissions to 2 million as deflationary push continues

Venice's emission cuts enhance token scarcity, potentially boosting value, but rely heavily on sustained revenue growth for deflationary success. The post Venice cuts annual VVV emissions to 2 million as deflationary push continues appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By John Chen 10/1/2026, 4:08:06 PM

RWA perps market hits $117.3B in monthly volume, up 44x in a year

The surge in onchain trading of RWA perps highlights the transformative impact of decentralized platforms on financial markets. The post RWA perps market hits $117.3B in monthly volume, up 44x in a year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Vivian Nguyen 10/1/2026, 4:05:57 PM

Bitcoin’s October outlook hinges on $82K support, analysts say

Bitcoin has surrendered a post-inflation rally above $85,500 to trade around $83,500, according to ViaBTC’s Jeff Ko, as analysts have identified $82,000 as the key support level entering October. Jeff Ko, chief analyst at ViaBTC, and Lacie Zhang, research lead…

By Lawrence Mondal 10/1/2026, 4:05:10 PM

Trump’s Meme Coin Dinner’s Back. This Time With Prizes

Holders compete on a time-weighted leaderboard with 18 karat gold watches as the top prize. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

By Tadas Klimasevskis 10/1/2026, 4:04:00 PM

Open USD bets Stripe’s $1.9 trillion network can break USDT and USDC’s grip

Transactions carry an unspecified fee, while Stripe product limits and Visa's restricted beta shape business access. The post Open USD bets Stripe’s $1.9 trillion network can break USDT and USDC’s grip appeared first on CryptoSlate.

By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/1/2026, 4:00:14 PM

Blackstone’s QTS, NextEra and Siemens Energy launch Texas coalition to defend AI infrastructure

The coalition's efforts highlight the growing importance of community relations in securing AI infrastructure projects amid rising local opposition. The post Blackstone’s QTS, NextEra and Siemens Energy launch Texas coalition to defend AI infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 3:58:41 PM

AI Predicts BTC as Bitcoin Beats Gold and Stocks Again

AI Predicts BTC levels as October's 18% average meets fading ETF inflows and Bitcoin's first outflow day in two weeks. The post AI Predicts BTC as Bitcoin Beats Gold and Stocks Again appeared first on Coinspeaker.

By Daniel Francis 10/1/2026, 3:57:46 PM

Bitcoin fights for local uptrend as US bond yields drop from new 24-year highs

US bond yields fell sharply around Thursday’s Wall Street open as Bitcoin price action sought to preserve a local trend of higher lows.

By William Suberg 10/1/2026, 3:55:19 PM

Americans Can File for a Share of $96,500,000 in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Settlements

Consumers can file for a share of about 6.5 million from settlements with six generic-drug makers after alleged price-fixing, Michigan AG Dana Nessel says. The post Americans Can File for a Share of $96,500,000 in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Settlements appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

By Daily Hodl Agent 10/1/2026, 3:50:56 PM

Illinois agrees to delay 0.2% crypto tax until July 2027

Illinois has agreed to seek a six-month delay to its 0.2% crypto transaction tax, moving the proposed enforcement date from Jan. 1 to July 1, 2027, according to an agreed court motion. The joint court motion asks for a preliminary…

By Lawrence Mondal 10/1/2026, 3:46:30 PM

MetaMask Security Incident Triggers 17,000 Ethereum Validator Exits

MetaMask is exiting nearly 17,000 Ethereum validators after a security incident, while onchain data shows an attacker diverted 0.36 ETH in rewards.

By Alexander Stefanov 10/1/2026, 3:45:38 PM

Robinhood holds about $25B in crypto across 12 chains, Arkham data shows

Robinhood's significant crypto holdings highlight retail investors' influence on market volatility and the growing importance of meme assets. The post Robinhood holds about $25B in crypto across 12 chains, Arkham data shows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By John Chen 10/1/2026, 3:45:10 PM

NEAR Intents suffers $3.8M exploit after assistance with Bitget breach

The platform said it will compensate users affected by the hack, which stemmed from a bug that affected deposits and withdrawals.

By Turner Wright 10/1/2026, 3:43:34 PM

Understanding the Crypto Market Recovery Near the $3 Trillion Mark

The crypto market’s recovery near $3 trillion reflects renewed Bitcoin momentum and broader altcoin gains. Market dominance, ETF flows, and economic conditions may help indicate whether the recovery can last. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

By DailyCoin Team 10/1/2026, 3:41:02 PM

Lloyds Sends Visa $750K in USDC While Banks Are Closed

Lloyds Banking Group used USDC to settle $750,000 in live payment obligations with Visa during a seven-day trial, with funds reaching Visa in under an hour, even over the weekend. The test was the first stablecoin settlement trial between Visa and a major U.K. banking group and crossed both private and public blockchain environments. Lloyds […]

By Jamie Redman 10/1/2026, 3:40:23 PM

Banking Behemoth Citibank Raises Bitcoin Target

Wall Street banking giant Citi has dramatically raised its 12-month Bitcoin price target to $113,000, reversing a major bearish revision made only three months ago as renewed ETF inflows.

By Alex Dovbnya 10/1/2026, 3:38:31 PM

Bitcoin Needs About $29,000 More to Reach Citi Bank New 12-Month Target

Citi raises its 12-month Bitcoin target to $113,000 from $82,000, implying about 35% upside as the bank expects $5 billion in crypto inflows. Citi has upgraded its 12-month Bitcoin forecast to $113,000, lifting its previous $82,000 target by nearly 38%. Visit Website

By Mark Brennan 10/1/2026, 3:38:12 PM

Circle mints about 13.50 billion USDC on Solana in September

The surge in USDC minting on Solana highlights its growing role in crypto finance, potentially boosting its ecosystem and institutional appeal. The post Circle mints about 13.50 billion USDC on Solana in September appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Kaye Quema 10/1/2026, 3:37:15 PM

Elon Musk explains how xAI built its data centers so fast

xAI's rapid data center construction sets a new industry benchmark, potentially reshaping AI infrastructure development standards globally. The post Elon Musk explains how xAI built its data centers so fast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 3:32:48 PM

Hyperliquid price outlook: Can HYPE break resistance as HPC seeks EU clarity?

Hyperliquid’s HYPE traded near $88.45 on Oct. 1, down 2.74% on the daily chart, as Hyperliquid Policy Center pressed European regulators to classify perpetual futures under existing derivatives rules. The token remained below its recent $97.88 peak, with the 4-hour…

By Lawrence Mondal 10/1/2026, 3:32:25 PM

PrimeXBT Insights: Memecoins Are Back in Focus: What Is Driving the Volatility?

Memecoins are back in focus after a sharp September rally and an equally quick pullback. The move showed how fast speculative crypto can react when Bitcoin rises, trading activity increases and leveraged positions are forced out. Visit Website

By Andrew MacGill 10/1/2026, 3:32:02 PM

Wyoming Bank Customers Still Seeing Surprise Charges a Week After Cyber Outage

Hilltop Bank customers in Wyoming are still seeing surprise pending charges a week after accounts returned from a cyber outage, Cowboy State Daily reports. The post Wyoming Bank Customers Still Seeing Surprise Charges a Week After Cyber Outage appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

By Daily Hodl Agent 10/1/2026, 3:30:48 PM

Pharaoh Exchange posts record monthly volume and fees on Avalanche

Pharaoh Exchange's record performance on Avalanche highlights the growing influence and potential profitability of decentralized finance platforms. The post Pharaoh Exchange posts record monthly volume and fees on Avalanche appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/1/2026, 3:30:01 PM

Near Intents Breaks Silence on $3.8 Million Exploit, NEAR Token Slumps 7.5%

NEAR Intents isolates 11 blockchains for emergency fixes following a $3.8 million exploit that caused a 7.5% token drop.

By Gamza Khanzadaev 10/1/2026, 3:27:30 PM

Altcoin Trading Volume Hits 4x Bitcoin as One Trader Says He’s Out

Altcoin volume has surged fourfold against Bitcoin, prompting Doctor Profit to take profits and reduce exposure amid rising leverage.

By Chayanika Deka 10/1/2026, 3:23:42 PM

Ripple Locks 700 Million XRP in Escrow

Ripple returns 700 million XRP to escrow wallets after unlocking up to a billion tokens from escrow a few hours earlier.

By Caroline Amosun 10/1/2026, 3:20:53 PM

Halluminate raises $30M to train AI agents for Wall Street work

Halluminate's funding highlights the growing demand for AI infrastructure, but reliance on few large clients poses significant business risks. The post Halluminate raises $30M to train AI agents for Wall Street work appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 3:20:13 PM

Here’s the Price Level That Could Make or Break XRP

XRP is back at a critical point in its recent price move, with the token trading between two levels that could decide where it goes next. XRP climbed to nearly $1.70 in the week ending Aug. Visit Website

By Sam Wisdom Raphael 10/1/2026, 3:16:43 PM

Latvia’s central bank grants MiCA crypto licence to UK-backed Noah

Latvia's strategic positioning as a crypto-friendly hub could boost foreign investment and intensify regional competition within the EU. The post Latvia’s central bank grants MiCA crypto licence to UK-backed Noah appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By John Chen 10/1/2026, 3:15:07 PM

21X Group Announces Collaboration with Circle as it joins Arc as a Day-1 Launch Partner

Frankfurt, New York, 1st October 2026, Chainwire The post 21X Group Announces Collaboration with Circle as it joins Arc as a Day-1 Launch Partner appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

By Chainwire 10/1/2026, 3:11:21 PM

XRP price tests $1.48 support as Evernorth’s 473M XRP deal advances

XRP price has slipped below $1.50 to trade near $1.48 as Evernorth’s proposed 473 million XRP treasury deal has cleared a shareholder vote, with the token holding just above its daily 20-day moving average. TradingView’s Binance XRP/USDT daily chart showed…

By Lawrence Mondal 10/1/2026, 3:07:03 PM

Florida Man Masterminds Nationwide $3,010,000 Staffing and Payroll Fraud Scheme, Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison

Crispian Atkins of Valrico was sentenced to 12 years and ordered to pay .01 million after a staffing and payroll wire fraud scheme, the Business Observer reports. The post Florida Man Masterminds Nationwide $3,010,000 Staffing and Payroll Fraud Scheme, Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

By Daily Hodl Agent 10/1/2026, 3:01:41 PM

Crypto for Advisors: The CLARITY Act failed, but the rules came anyway

By Alex Tapscott 10/1/2026, 3:00:00 PM

Bitcoin Enters Q4 Ahead of Stocks and Gold: Can the Momentum Continue?

Strong September gains and renewed institutional demand put Bitcoin in focus as markets look ahead to Q4. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

By Simona Ram 10/1/2026, 3:00:00 PM

Litecoin Foundation signs MOU with Greywick Digital to bring cLTC to Canton Network

The Litecoin Foundation and Greywick Digital are developing cLTC, a tokenized LTC for the Canton Network aimed at institutional traders. The post Litecoin Foundation signs MOU with Greywick Digital to bring cLTC to Canton Network appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Kaye Quema 10/1/2026, 2:55:51 PM