STRK surges 322% in four weeks, outpacing Bitcoin and Ether
Starknet's potential shift to a Layer 1 blockchain could redefine Ethereum's scaling model, impacting security dynamics and market strategies. The post STRK surges 322% in four weeks, outpacing Bitcoin and Ether appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/12/2026, 1:04:41 AM
Ethereum Foundation-linked wallets send 4,393 ETH to Kraken
The Ethereum Foundation's recurring transfers to Kraken may indicate strategic financial maneuvers, impacting market perceptions and liquidity. The post Ethereum Foundation-linked wallets send 4,393 ETH to Kraken appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/12/2026, 1:04:24 AM
Meta’s Muse AI app loses momentum as downloads slip 8.1%
Muse's declining user growth raises concerns about Meta's strategic direction and highlights challenges in AI adoption and privacy issues. The post Meta’s Muse AI app loses momentum as downloads slip 8.1% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/12/2026, 12:39:58 AM
XRP Gaining Nasdaq Exposure as Evernorth Takes 473M XRP Public
Evernorth has completed its merger, bringing an actively managed XRP treasury to public markets ahead of expected Nasdaq trading. Its debut week will also feature a Times Square premiere celebrating the community behind the cryptocurrency. 473 Million XRP Moves Into a Public Company Stock market investors are set to gain exposure to an actively...
By Kevin Helms 10/12/2026, 12:35:48 AM
US reverses course, restores UK access to frontier AI models for testing
The restored UK access to AI models highlights the fragility of international tech collaborations amid shifting political landscapes. The post US reverses course, restores UK access to frontier AI models for testing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/12/2026, 12:34:50 AM
America’s Credit Unions takes on crypto policy as stablecoin rules take shape
Credit unions' involvement in crypto policy could reshape their competitive landscape, impacting deposit retention and regulatory dynamics. The post America’s Credit Unions takes on crypto policy as stablecoin rules take shape appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/12/2026, 12:18:47 AM
XRP, Zcash (ZEC), Hyperliquid (HYPE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Analysis for October 12: Are Bears Getting Exhausted?
The current state of the market is far from bullish as the momentary correction might turn into a full-blow trend reversal.
By Arman Shirinyan 10/12/2026, 12:01:00 AM
OpenAI raises GPT-6.1 Sol default context length to 500,000 tokens
The increased context length in GPT-6.1 Sol enhances its ability to handle complex tasks, potentially transforming professional workflows. The post OpenAI raises GPT-6.1 Sol default context length to 500,000 tokens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/11/2026, 11:56:45 PM
Avalanche’s AVAX gains 50% in four weeks, outpacing Bitcoin and Ether
AVAX's surge highlights the growing importance of blockchain upgrades and tokenized assets, potentially reshaping institutional investment strategies. The post Avalanche’s AVAX gains 50% in four weeks, outpacing Bitcoin and Ether appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/11/2026, 11:38:52 PM
China Sees Explosive Growth of AI-Powered ‘One Person Companies’
According to a recent report from the School of Journalism at Fudan University, by May 2026, there were 426 so-called One Person Company (OPC) communities registered in China, featuring the use of AI tools and run by entrepreneurs building solutions across several business fields. China rises as AI One Person Company Powerhouse As it builds […]
By Sergio Goschenko 10/11/2026, 11:23:39 PM
OpenAI aims to curb election interference from deepfakes
OpenAI's proactive measures against deepfake election interference highlight the growing need for robust AI regulations and industry collaboration. The post OpenAI aims to curb election interference from deepfakes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/11/2026, 11:17:15 PM
Moonshot AI executives in talks to settle shareholder dispute ahead of Hong Kong IPO
Resolving the shareholder dispute is crucial for Moonshot AI's IPO success, impacting investor confidence and the broader AI market dynamics. The post Moonshot AI executives in talks to settle shareholder dispute ahead of Hong Kong IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/11/2026, 11:14:13 PM
Starknet considers leaving Ethereum for a quantum-resistant Layer 1
Starknet's STRK token more than doubled over seven days while developers considered leaving Ethereum to build an independent Layer 1 blockchain. A CoinGlass snapshot checked at 20:28 UTC on Oct. 11 showed STRK at $0.1190, up 17.7% over 24 hours and 116.7% over seven days. On Oct. 8, Starknet said it was actively considering becoming […] The post...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/11/2026, 11:00:46 PM
Ledger attack spreads to EU, AI finds ’18 trillion XRP’ bug: Hodler’s Digest
An user reports buying a tampered Ledger from a big retailer in Europe. Security researchers use AI to uncover a “$94 billion” XRP bug — but receive just a $250K bounty.
By Andrew Fenton 10/11/2026, 10:57:53 PM
Coinbase fine-tunes Qwen3.5-9B model for fraud prevention, beating frontier models
Coinbase's success with a tailored AI model highlights the potential for specialized, cost-effective solutions in fraud prevention over general models. The post Coinbase fine-tunes Qwen3.5-9B model for fraud prevention, beating frontier models appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/11/2026, 10:37:12 PM
Trader nets over $1M on Papertrade’s launch, then loses $450K
High leverage trading on Papertrade highlights risks of rapid gains and losses, impacting liquidity and staker rewards in volatile markets. The post Trader nets over $1M on Papertrade’s launch, then loses $450K appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/11/2026, 10:30:16 PM
Papertrade’s Wild Weekend Ends With 93.7% Open Interest Wipeout
After a whirlwind of trading activity on Papertrade, the newly launched perpetuals decentralized exchange (DEX) built on Hyperliquid, the platform’s open interest has collapsed by 93.7% over the past 24 hours. The project’s total value locked (TVL) has also taken a substantial hit, shedding $48 million over the same period. Papertrade’s $11...
By Jamie Redman 10/11/2026, 10:18:40 PM
Optimism’s Unichain deal will put more chains under one operator
The October migration would concentrate more chain operations at Optimism, while Ethereum fallback routes depend on each chain’s deployed contracts. The post Optimism’s Unichain deal will put more chains under one operator appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/11/2026, 10:00:06 PM
London Man Gets 2.5 Years for SIM-Swap Crypto Theft
The defendant pleaded guilty on 28 September, ten days before sentencing, to conspiracy to commit fraud and transferring criminal property.
By Wayne Jones 10/11/2026, 9:48:36 PM
Amazon in talks to acquire AI startup Decart for about $7 billion
Amazon's potential acquisition of Decart could reshape AI hardware dynamics, impacting competition and innovation in the tech industry. The post Amazon in talks to acquire AI startup Decart for about $7 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/11/2026, 9:43:36 PM
John Collison says Stripe considers January 1, 2026, the start of the singularity
Stripe's singularity declaration highlights the transformative impact of AI on business creation and economic structures, signaling a new era. The post John Collison says Stripe considers January 1, 2026, the start of the singularity appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/11/2026, 9:35:45 PM
Coinbase and Robinhood Futures Arms Now Hold More Client Money Than the US Retail Forex Pool
The futures brokers of Coinbase and Robinhood held $581.4 million of segregated client money at the end of August. That is more than the $470 million all six US retail forex dealers owed their clients in the same month. Two years earlier the two firms' futures commission merchants (FCMs) held $40.3 million, according to FM Intelligence...
By Damian Chmiel 10/11/2026, 9:35:20 PM
Hackers reportedly drain up to $93 million through compromised Ledger reseller
This breach undermines trust in hardware wallets, highlighting vulnerabilities in supply chains and the need for enhanced security measures. The post Hackers reportedly drain up to $93 million through compromised Ledger reseller appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/11/2026, 9:32:01 PM
DWF Labs Takes Bitgo to Court Over $141M Token Lock-up Dispute
DWF Labs affiliates have taken cryptocurrency custodian Bitgo to London’s High Court, demanding $141 million over allegedly premature sales of discounted tokens. The plaintiffs claim Bitgo violated contractual lock-up restrictions by moving Falcon Finance (FF) and ESPORTS tokens onto exchanges roughly two months before their scheduled release. The...
By Jamie Redman 10/11/2026, 9:21:20 PM
Ledger Reveals New Twist in Crypto Wallet Draining Saga, Says Scope Is Limited
Cryptocurrency hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger has provided a new update on the ongoing wallet-draining scandal.
By Alex Dovbnya 10/11/2026, 9:06:07 PM
Yemen government claims 1,732 strikes, over 900 Houthis neutralized
The intensified military operations in Yemen may shift regional power dynamics, impacting market perceptions and future strategic developments. The post Yemen government claims 1,732 strikes, over 900 Houthis neutralized appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/11/2026, 8:15:05 PM
Finance executives tighten budgets as AI costs surge
As AI costs rise unpredictably, companies centralize budget control, potentially stifling innovation and prioritizing proven over experimental tools. The post Finance executives tighten budgets as AI costs surge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/11/2026, 8:13:57 PM
SoftBank’s $100 billion AI fund push hints at a late-stage boom
SoftBank's AI fund strategy shift signals a maturing AI market, focusing on enhancing existing businesses rather than new tech startups. The post SoftBank’s $100 billion AI fund push hints at a late-stage boom appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/11/2026, 8:09:06 PM
User Exposes Hidden Hardware Implant in European Ledger Wallet
New social media reports indicate that physically exploited Ledger wallets may not be limited to Asia, with similar tampered devices reportedly found in Europe. The report comes as the company confirmed a hidden hardware implant in a wallet affected by the recent $93.4M exploit. New Tampered Ledger Wallets Allegedly Found Outside Asia While the...
By Sergio Goschenko 10/11/2026, 8:05:43 PM
Some Aave loans sit near liquidation with collateral that can take hours to cash out
October 9 borrower snapshots put the focus on whether collateral sales or redemptions can fund stablecoin repayment. The post Some Aave loans sit near liquidation with collateral that can take hours to cash out appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/11/2026, 8:00:33 PM
Solana captures 65% of tokenized equities trading volume
Solana's dominance in tokenized equities highlights the growing shift towards decentralized finance, challenging traditional stock exchanges. The post Solana captures 65% of tokenized equities trading volume appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/11/2026, 7:33:31 PM
Solana captures 65% of tokenized equities volume, leads blockchain market
Solana's dominance in tokenized equities could reshape blockchain finance, influencing market dynamics and future regulatory landscapes. The post Solana captures 65% of tokenized equities volume, leads blockchain market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/11/2026, 7:31:36 PM
Singapore’s MAS puts Hyperliquid on its investor alert list
MAS's alert on Hyperliquid highlights regulatory challenges in balancing innovation with consumer protection, potentially influencing global crypto oversight. The post Singapore’s MAS puts Hyperliquid on its investor alert list appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/11/2026, 7:08:49 PM
ESMA Opens Review of Whether Tokenized Collateral Can Withstand a Market Crisis
ESMA has opened an evidence call on whether tokenized collateral can be accessed, transferred and liquidated during CCP market stress.
By Elliot Veynor 10/11/2026, 7:01:07 PM
TRON Tests Quantum-Resistant Signatures Ahead of Mainnet Vote
TRON advances quantum-resistant cryptography on testnet, but mainnet deployment still faces security reviews and performance challenges.
By Alexander Stefanov 10/11/2026, 7:00:51 PM
Russia’s Moscow Exchange Pilots Crypto Trading for December Launch
The exchange is currently testing its crypto trading capabilities with professional participants in a pilot environment that will escalate to full production before December. Boris Blokhin, Managing Director of Securities Market at the Moscow Exchange, stressed that the exchange’s current licenses allow for this inclusion. Moscow Exchange...
By Sergio Goschenko 10/11/2026, 7:00:48 PM
XRP’s next Wall Street expansion comes with an unexpected complication from Ripple
Management retains cost less impairment, so an unrealized XRP price rise alone will not lift earnings by revaluing the holdings. The post XRP’s next Wall Street expansion comes with an unexpected complication from Ripple appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/11/2026, 7:00:09 PM
CFTC’s new crypto market plan faces scrutiny after Loper Bright
The CFTC's crypto market plan could reshape regulatory dynamics, but its success hinges on judicial interpretation and industry adoption. The post CFTC’s new crypto market plan faces scrutiny after Loper Bright appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/11/2026, 6:43:10 PM
TCB Daily Edition: What Happened in Crypto on October 11, 2026
Wallet security and exchange updates feature in this October 11 roundup. Coldcard issued a phishing warning, two exchanges announced token listings, and Toobit notified customers of a withdrawal suspension affecting three assets. Visit Website
By Albert Brown 10/11/2026, 6:38:14 PM
Ledger Confirms Hardware Implant as Tampered Wallet Reports Allegedly Spread to Europe
The company confirmed physical tampering in at least one affected device. In addition, reports emerged that the incident has spread to Europe.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/11/2026, 6:37:09 PM
Everyone wants SCOTUS to take up prediction markets: State of Crypto
The U.S. Supreme Court hasn't yet indicated whether it will take up cases surrounding prediction markets, but there are now several amicus briefs, an interim final rule and a rule proposal.
By Nikhilesh De 10/11/2026, 6:30:00 PM
AI companies face borrowing slowdown amid $466B debt concerns
Investor caution and tighter credit conditions may hinder AI sector growth, affecting valuations and infrastructure financing prospects. The post AI companies face borrowing slowdown amid $466B debt concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/11/2026, 6:14:06 PM
SVRN Acquires FastNEAR, Bringing Core NEAR Data Infrastructure In-House
SVRN has acquired FastNEAR as a wholly owned subsidiary, bringing an operator of NEAR RPC, archival and data services into the company.
By Lena Carter 10/11/2026, 6:01:10 PM
Lightning apps using unpatched LDK risk Bitcoin theft from a reconnect lie
The October 1-dated v0.2.7 and v0.1.13 patches close a reconnect theft path, while v0.2.7 also fixes an LSPS2 payment-amount flaw. The post Lightning apps using unpatched LDK risk Bitcoin theft from a reconnect lie appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/11/2026, 6:00:02 PM
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By ABC Presswire 10/11/2026, 5:51:59 PM
Bitcoin tops $84,000 and liquidates nearly $83 million in short bets
Bitcoin's surge highlights the volatility and risk in leveraged trading, emphasizing the need for cautious market strategies and robust risk management. The post Bitcoin tops $84,000 and liquidates nearly $83 million in short bets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/11/2026, 5:50:15 PM
Goldman Sachs projects $600 billion in US equity issuance in 2027
Increased equity issuance could strain market absorption, impacting valuations and investor returns, especially if buyback support wanes. The post Goldman Sachs projects $600 billion in US equity issuance in 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/11/2026, 5:34:15 PM
Ledger confirms draining cases linked to CryptoBilis-sold devices
The incident highlights vulnerabilities in supply chains, urging stricter controls and verification to protect crypto assets from unauthorized access. The post Ledger confirms draining cases linked to CryptoBilis-sold devices appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/11/2026, 5:21:41 PM
Bitcoin Price Eyes $85K, but Momentum Has Yet to Show Up
Bitcoin’s price is holding near $83,770 on Oct. 11, 2026, after recovering from a recent low of $80,308, but the climb toward $84,000 is proving difficult. Short-term moving averages paint a mixed picture, while longer-term indicators remain largely positive. Oscillators suggest momentum has yet to catch up with the recovery, leaving bitcoin...
By Jamie Redman 10/11/2026, 5:20:59 PM
Saylor teases Strategy Bitcoin buying after ending September with STRC buybacks
Investors will have to wait an extra day to find out if and how much Strategy added to its Bitcoin treasury in the first week of October.
By Robert Lakin 10/11/2026, 5:03:00 PM