Onchain finance challenges Wall Street as tokenized assets cross $17B
Onchain finance's rise could redefine financial markets by enhancing efficiency and compliance, but it also introduces new legal and technical challenges. The post Onchain finance challenges Wall Street as tokenized assets cross $17B appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 12:36:31 PM
Anthropic targets 5GW AI compute capacity by end of 2026: NY Times
Anthropic's expansion could redefine AI industry standards, intensifying competition and innovation among tech giants by 2026. The post Anthropic targets 5GW AI compute capacity by end of 2026: NY Times appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/18/2026, 12:35:10 PM
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe partners with Kalshi to launch prediction market app
The partnership may redefine tribal gaming dynamics, potentially influencing regulatory frameworks and economic diversification strategies. The post Tunica-Biloxi Tribe partners with Kalshi to launch prediction market app appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 12:32:20 PM
Traders adapt to low currency volatility as the new normal
Low currency volatility fosters carry trades and hedging benefits but may mask underlying risks, potentially leading to abrupt market shifts. The post Traders adapt to low currency volatility as the new normal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 12:30:40 PM
Ripple Price Forecast: XRP bulls battle to retain control amid growing whale inflows
Ripple (XRP) ticks up and trades above $1.32 on Friday. Bulls are slowly returning to the market as dust from this week’s macro crosswinds and regulatory headwinds settles.
By N/A 9/18/2026, 12:30:00 PM
AMZN Price Prediction: AWS Is a Rocket Ship — But the Chart Says Buckle Up Before Liftoff
Amazon trades at $252.29, sitting below its key moving averages with momentum stuck in neutral — but with AWS firing on all cylinders and Wall Street consensus targeting $323–$328, the dip is a set... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 12:29:17 PM
$7T quad-witching marks second largest event ever
The massive quad-witching event underscores heightened market volatility and the significant impact of monetary policy shifts on trading dynamics. The post $7T quad-witching marks second largest event ever appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 12:28:48 PM
Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, highest level since 1995
Japan's rate hike aims to curb inflation but may weaken the yen further, impacting global trade dynamics and investor strategies. The post Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, highest level since 1995 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 12:27:45 PM
Macron considers options to release strategic energy reserves as French fuel shortages worsen
Macron's strategic reserve release consideration highlights the urgent need for global energy security collaboration amid geopolitical tensions. The post Macron considers options to release strategic energy reserves as French fuel shortages worsen appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 12:25:19 PM
Mantic raises $25M to build AI that predicts the future better than humans
Mantic's AI advancements could revolutionize strategic planning, offering more accurate medium-term forecasts for businesses and governments. The post Mantic raises $25M to build AI that predicts the future better than humans appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 12:24:53 PM
Lithuania plans evacuation routes through Poland amid military threat concerns
Lithuania's strategic planning underscores regional instability, potentially escalating NATO-Russia tensions and impacting European security dynamics. The post Lithuania plans evacuation routes through Poland amid military threat concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/18/2026, 12:24:36 PM
META Price Prediction: $700 Breakout or Earnings Overhang Reversal — What Happens Next 30 Days
META trades at $685.69, pressing hard against its $693.10–$700.52 resistance ceiling with an RSI deep in overbought territory at 77.72. Either the stock clears $700 decisively and runs toward the $... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 12:21:17 PM
Giorgetti critiques European Central Bank rate hikes as ineffective against supply-driven inflation
Giorgetti's critique highlights the risk of exacerbating economic disparities within the eurozone, potentially destabilizing debt markets. The post Giorgetti critiques European Central Bank rate hikes as ineffective against supply-driven inflation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 12:20:56 PM
Macron reveals Russia’s hybrid attacks on France in recent weeks
Macron's disclosure highlights escalating geopolitical tensions, potentially prompting stronger NATO responses and impacting European security dynamics. The post Macron reveals Russia’s hybrid attacks on France in recent weeks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/18/2026, 12:17:48 PM
AMD Stock Climbs Above $553 as AI Selloff Recovery Continues
Advanced Micro Devices shares were up 1.5% at $553.35 around 6:40 a.m. ET Friday after jumping 6.4% Thursday, extending a three-session rebound from Monday’s AI-led semiconductor selloff. Visit Website
By Zabi 9/18/2026, 12:17:42 PM
MSFT Price Prediction: $550 in 30 Days Is Achievable — But First, Clear $502
Microsoft is coiling just below its near-term resistance at $502.23, with momentum indicators flat and the bears holding a positioning edge in the short term — but with Wall Street's consensus targ... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 12:13:17 PM
Solana DEXs execute 208M trades in a single week, surpassing NYSE and closing in on Nasdaq
Solana DEXs executed over 208 million trades in one week, surpassing the NYSE in transaction count and reaching 88% of Nasdaq's weekly trades. The post Solana DEXs execute 208M trades in a single week, surpassing NYSE and closing in on Nasdaq appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 12:06:59 PM
QQQ Price Prediction: Post-Hike Bounce Is Real, But the Next Wall Could End It
QQQ is trading at $720.57 — a 1% bounce off Wednesday's Fed-hike shock that briefly crushed the ETF to $700. The setup is intriguing but fragile: $724.85 is the line in the sand, and the Fed's hawk... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 12:06:17 PM
Spain calls up 7 Barcelona players for UEFA Nations League campaign
Spain's reliance on Barcelona talent highlights the club's pivotal role in shaping national team dynamics and future football strategies. The post Spain calls up 7 Barcelona players for UEFA Nations League campaign appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 12:02:40 PM
Ethereum price breakout could open a move toward $2,800
Ethereum price recovered toward $2,500 on Sep. 18 as buyers defended support near $2,400, but daily and 4-hour charts show that the $2,550 area remains the main barrier to a larger breakout. Ethereum (ETH) price traded around $2,500 at the…
By Rony Roy 9/18/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Hungary plans to end Russian gas imports within a year
Hungary's shift from Russian gas reshapes EU energy dynamics, boosting regional cooperation but potentially raising domestic energy costs. The post Hungary plans to end Russian gas imports within a year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 11:59:56 AM
MKOI faces NAVI in LEC loser bracket final with the last Worlds spot on the line
The outcome will shape the future of both teams, influencing roster decisions and strategic directions for the upcoming seasons. The post MKOI faces NAVI in LEC loser bracket final with the last Worlds spot on the line appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 11:59:32 AM
ETFs surpass $1.5 trillion in record flows with 3.5 months remaining in 2026
The ETF surge underscores a shift towards cost-effective, flexible investment vehicles, potentially reshaping global asset management dynamics. The post ETFs surpass $1.5 trillion in record flows with 3.5 months remaining in 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 11:59:12 AM
Coinbase Just Wired 3,000 Banks for a Ruling That Hasn’t Happened
Summary Most of the crypto features Coinbase and Stablecore are installing in banks sit switched off on purpose Over 3,000 banks are pre-wiring infrastructure they cannot legally activate yet The whole rollout is timed to an OCC decision expected in November If that ruling stalls or comes back restrictive, thousands of banks are left holding [...]
By Alexander Stefanov 9/18/2026, 11:59:12 AM
Why Is Uniswap (UNI) Up 30% Today?
UNI's market cap surged to almost $6 billion, making it the 21st-biggest cryptocurrency.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 9/18/2026, 11:58:48 AM
MSTR Price Prediction: Bitcoin Treasury Premium Eyes $160 as Barclays Raises the Bar
MSTR just posted a 5.67% surge to $137.40 and is pressing hard against the $141.29 resistance wall, days after Barclays hiked its price target to $160 — bulls have a clean fundamental anchor, but m... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 11:58:17 AM
Kevin O’Leary projects Bitcoin peak at $150,000 amid price surge
O'Leary's Bitcoin optimism highlights potential institutional adoption, contingent on regulatory clarity, reshaping asset allocation norms. The post Kevin O’Leary projects Bitcoin peak at $150,000 amid price surge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 11:56:48 AM
Bitcoin Weekly Forecast: BTC shrugs off CLARITY Act setback and hawkish Fed
Bitcoin (BTC) price action has remained resilient this week, trading above $78,000 at the time of writing on Friday, heading toward a key resistance zone.
By N/A 9/18/2026, 11:56:35 AM
XRP Analyst Says “Going to Zero” For This Reason; But There’s A Catch
XRP is facing a seemingly extreme warning from crypto analyst ChartNerd, but the chart behind his “going to zero” call may not be as bearish as it first appears.
By Newton Gitonga 9/18/2026, 11:56:12 AM
Bank of Japan raises rates to 31-year high, signals further hikes
Japan's rate hikes could trigger global capital shifts, impacting foreign bond markets as domestic investment becomes more attractive. The post Bank of Japan raises rates to 31-year high, signals further hikes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 11:55:24 AM
HYPE hits record above $90 as Hyperliquid launches manual borrowing
HYPE hit a record $90.92 after Hyperliquid opened manual borrowing, letting users borrow stablecoins against HYPE and Bitcoin collateral.
By Helen Partz 9/18/2026, 11:54:24 AM
AAPL Price Prediction: $370 in 30 Days or a Valuation Reckoning — New CEO, Foldable iPhone, and a Stock Hugging the Ceiling
Apple's tokenized shares are pressing against Bollinger upper-band resistance at $339.60 with momentum stalling at the MACD crossover zone — but a new CEO, a foldable iPhone launch cycle, and a Q4 ... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 11:51:17 AM
Your crypto hardware wallet can stay secure while everything around it fails
Separate software-signing and vendor-data failures show why self-custody security extends beyond the device. The post Your crypto hardware wallet can stay secure while everything around it fails appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/18/2026, 11:50:25 AM
What's It Worth Selling Bitcoin and Gold For? Bloomberg Strategist Points to 5% US Bonds
Bloomberg strategist Mike McGlone reveals why 5% US Treasuries are now worth selling Bitcoin and gold for.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 9/18/2026, 11:50:05 AM
Crypto’s Elite Explodes as 290 People Now Hold $100M+ Fortunes
The top crypto investor list is growing with more people breaking into the million-dollar fold despite long periods in the doldrums.
By Aliyu Pokima 9/18/2026, 11:49:39 AM
Meta’s AI agent app Muse hits number two on the US Apple App Store
Meta's Muse AI agent app reached number one on the US Apple App Store after launching September 8, 2026, with over 83,000 iOS downloads in two The post Meta’s AI agent app Muse hits number two on the US Apple App Store appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 11:48:58 AM
Hyperliquid Adds Native Lending as Borrowing Demand Surges
Hyperliquid launches manual borrowing with HYPE and BTC collateral, adding stablecoin credit and new liquidation dynamics to HyperCore.
By Alexander Zdravkov 9/18/2026, 11:45:57 AM
Bank Insider Responsible for Stopping Fraud Steals $1,000,000+ From Elderly Customers Aged Between 90 to 103: Report
A former KeyBank quant analytics manager was sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing about $1.2 million from elderly customers aged 90 to 103 through identity theft and bank fraud. The post Bank Insider Responsible for Stopping Fraud Steals $1,000,000+ From Elderly Customers Aged Between 90 to 103: Report appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/18/2026, 11:45:54 AM
TSLA Price Prediction: $390 Is the Gate — Bulls Need a Cybercab Verdict Before This Stock Breaks Out
Tesla trades at $368.88, caught in a technical no-man's-land between a flattening MACD and an SMA-200 ceiling at $379.57. With the NHTSA Cybercab deadline hitting September 30 and Q3 earnings loomi... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 11:44:17 AM
Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump weighs military response
Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could destabilize global energy markets and increase the likelihood of broader military conflict. The post Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump weighs military response appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/18/2026, 11:43:25 AM
Dragonfly’s Qureshi calls for Zcash development fund to end around 2028
Qureshi's proposal to end Zcash's development fund by 2028 aims to prevent institutionalization, ensuring technical focus and finite governance. The post Dragonfly’s Qureshi calls for Zcash development fund to end around 2028 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 11:41:06 AM
Veteran Financial Adviser Ric Edelman Predicts $500,000 Bitcoin by 2030, Says BTC Resembles Amazon in 1999
Bitcoin’s long-term trajectory continues to draw ambitious price forecasts, with veteran financial adviser Ric Edelman putting a striking number on the table.
By Brenda Ngari 9/18/2026, 11:41:02 AM
Xi Jinping reportedly assembling US business delegation including BYD, CATL, and Xiaomi
Xi's delegation could reshape US-China economic ties, potentially easing tariffs and fostering investment, impacting global markets and supply chains. The post Xi Jinping reportedly assembling US business delegation including BYD, CATL, and Xiaomi appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 11:39:44 AM
Ripple's David Schwartz Addresses Exchanges' Hesitation on Listing Bitcoin-Based Asset
Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz suggests reasons why exchanges are holding back from listing a Bitcoin-split asset, while they had previously supported other Bitcoin forks.
By Caroline Amosun 9/18/2026, 11:36:07 AM
Intel options trading surges as stock rallies, Cboe volatility drops
Increased options trading and stock rallies suggest growing investor confidence in tech, potentially stabilizing market volatility. The post Intel options trading surges as stock rallies, Cboe volatility drops appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 11:35:29 AM
NVDA Price Prediction: $240 or Bust — Nvidia's AI Earnings Machine Stalks a Critical Breakout
NVDA is coiling at $221.79 with institutional money heavily positioned long, but a single failed test of $223.85 resistance sends it straight back to the $214–$218 support pocket. The 7–30 day setu... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 11:35:17 AM
Hyperliquid sees $269M borrowed on first day of manual borrowing feature
Hyperliquid's borrowing surge highlights its potential to reshape decentralized finance, attracting increased market interest and strategic growth. The post Hyperliquid sees $269M borrowed on first day of manual borrowing feature appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/18/2026, 11:33:37 AM
XRP Price Forecast: Token Jumps 3% to $1.33 as ETF Flows Turn Red
XRP ETF inflows outpace Bitcoin outflows again. Full price analysis, key levels, and whether now is the time to buy XRP. The post XRP Price Forecast: Token Jumps 3% to $1.33 as ETF Flows Turn Red appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 9/18/2026, 11:33:25 AM
XRP Open Interest Is Back Above Pre-CLARITY Levels
Binance traders now hold more XRP in futures contracts than they did before the Senate sank the CLARITY Act on Sept. 15, even with XRP still about 65% below its all-time high. The Number That Came Back Open interest, i.e. the total amount of futures contracts still open, is the cleanest read on how much […]
By Shiraz Jagati 9/18/2026, 11:30:21 AM
AAVE Price Prediction: $144 Breakout in Sight, But This Is Where Bulls Need to Prove It
AAVE has ripped 9.6% in 24 hours and is pressing against its Bollinger upper band at $137.08 with momentum going flat — the next 48–72 hours likely determine whether this leg reaches $144 or rolls ... (Read More)
By N/A 9/18/2026, 11:27:17 AM