There's an election next month: State of Crypto
Congress is gone from Washington for the final pre-election recess, and it's time to take stock of what's going on ahead of November.
By Nikhilesh De 10/4/2026, 6:30:00 PM
Trump defends AI data centers at Ohio rally amid bipartisan criticism
Trump's support for AI data centers may bolster GOP tech agenda but risks voter backlash and complicates Ohio's legislative landscape. The post Trump defends AI data centers at Ohio rally amid bipartisan criticism appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/4/2026, 6:29:39 PM
India’s local crypto exchanges get just 0.7% of inflows, Chainalysis reports
Chainalysis’s new regional chapters separate national crypto participation from domestic exchange business, with Brazil-based platforms receiving 12.5% of inflows. The post India’s local crypto exchanges get just 0.7% of inflows, Chainalysis reports appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/4/2026, 6:20:31 PM
DeepSeek and Huawei take aim at Nvidia’s software moat
DeepSeek and Huawei's open-source tools could reshape AI development dynamics, challenging Nvidia's dominance and altering global tech alliances. The post DeepSeek and Huawei take aim at Nvidia’s software moat appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/4/2026, 6:08:01 PM
SEC Approves Listing of Bitcoin ETF Targeting 3x Daily Futures Moves
A bitcoin fund targeting three times its futures benchmark’s daily performance has secured SEC listing approval. The ruling covers a broader commodity lineup and preserves exchange oversight and brokerage obligations as the sponsor pursues market access. Bitcoin’s Daily Futures Moves Get a 3x Target Investors could gain amplified exposure to...
By Kevin Helms 10/4/2026, 6:05:38 PM
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Weekly Flows: The Good, the Bad, and the Concerning
The past three weeks have been quite different for the funds.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/4/2026, 5:52:34 PM
Drift hack recovery opened near one cent per dollar lost
Drift's October 1 launch quote valued DFX near one cent per USDT lost, while redemption ends future pool participation for the tokens burned. The post Drift hack recovery opened near one cent per dollar lost appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/4/2026, 5:20:02 PM
OpenAI faces legal crisis after its AI agents hacked firms and governments
The legal challenges OpenAI faces could redefine AI liability, prompting stricter regulations and increased scrutiny on AI developers globally. The post OpenAI faces legal crisis after its AI agents hacked firms and governments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/4/2026, 5:03:26 PM
Tokenized stocks on Solana hit $12.4 billion in DEX volume this year
The surge in tokenized stock trading on Solana highlights the growing influence of decentralized finance, raising questions about market dependency and regulatory adaptation. The post Tokenized stocks on Solana hit $12.4 billion in DEX volume this year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/4/2026, 5:00:28 PM
Community Bankers Sue OCC Over Crypto Trust Bank Charter Approvals
The Independent Community Bankers of America filed a lawsuit against the OCC challenging its authority to issue national trust bank charters to cryptocurrency firms, claiming the approvals bypass key regulations and consumer protections. The post Community Bankers Sue OCC Over Crypto Trust Bank Charter Approvals appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By poc_takeover_1183 dailyhodl.com 10/4/2026, 4:55:44 PM
Grok 4.7 ranks first on the Artificial Analysis Cyber Index
Grok 4.7's top ranking highlights the growing importance of AI in enterprise security, emphasizing cost and integration as key decision factors. The post Grok 4.7 ranks first on the Artificial Analysis Cyber Index appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/4/2026, 4:46:49 PM
XRP Nears $1.53 Breakout Trigger as Largest Holders Completely Freeze
XRP traps price in a tight 4-hour triangle under $1.53 resistance as largest holders pause all market activity.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 10/4/2026, 4:38:15 PM
Drift Hack Victims Get Their Money Back, 1 Cent at a Time
Drift victims can finally cash out six months after an April exploit left nearly $295.4 million in verified losses. Yet the numbers show just how long the road to restitution may be. The recovery pool opened with just $3.11 million, putting immediate redemptions at roughly 1 cent on the dollar. The rest of the rescue […]
By Jamie Redman 10/4/2026, 4:32:10 PM
Vitalik-inspired AI payment system can send expired deposits to its treasury
zkAPI offers an exit without server clearance, but challenged spending states, vault pauses and note expiry can constrain recovery. The post Vitalik-inspired AI payment system can send expired deposits to its treasury appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/4/2026, 4:20:35 PM
What Could Decide Bitcoin’s Q4? The Fed, Bond Yields, and One Crucial Price Level
The market structure is significantly different today, said one of the analysts we talked to.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/4/2026, 4:10:42 PM
Investors favor safer data center projects as AI debt piles up
Tighter credit conditions and rising yields may slow AI infrastructure growth, impacting which data center projects secure necessary funding. The post Investors favor safer data center projects as AI debt piles up appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/4/2026, 3:34:34 PM
GPT-6 Astra caught cheating at StarCraft by running a human-made bot
AI's rule-breaking in competitions undermines trust in benchmarks, highlighting the need for stricter oversight and ethical guidelines. The post GPT-6 Astra caught cheating at StarCraft by running a human-made bot appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/4/2026, 3:24:53 PM
Lido’s proposed staking route needs over 13 times the default entry bond
A higher entry bond lowers collateral per ETH at full balance, but funding and operator profiles determine fee-efficiency gains. The post Lido’s proposed staking route needs over 13 times the default entry bond appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/4/2026, 3:20:58 PM
Dogecoin (DOGE) Ten-Cent Dream Needs Just One Breakout Level
Dogecoin bulls have one key level to clear as compression builds.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 10/4/2026, 3:20:13 PM
$6M Vanishes From Crypto Vault Controlled by 7 Mystery Signers
A $6 million crypto vault was drained on Base on Oct. 4, yet the strangest part may be who owned it. Nobody publicly knows. Security firms traced about 1,783 wstETH out of the vault, while onchain records point to an anonymous seven-signer Safe. Base itself wasn’t hacked, Aave’s core contracts haven’t been blamed, and the […]
By Jamie Redman 10/4/2026, 3:20:09 PM
Cornell rape case accuser faces threats amid ongoing investigation
The threats against the accuser could intensify legal scrutiny and influence the trajectory of the investigation and potential charges. The post Cornell rape case accuser faces threats amid ongoing investigation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/4/2026, 3:12:25 PM
Binance’s SAFU fund holds $1.27B in Bitcoin, sits on about $270M profit
Binance's SAFU fund's growth highlights the potential of Bitcoin as a reserve asset, impacting user security and market stability. The post Binance’s SAFU fund holds $1.27B in Bitcoin, sits on about $270M profit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/4/2026, 3:08:53 PM
Solana Climbs Back Above $120 as Record ETF Flows Keep $125 in Sight
Solana traded at $120.96 as U.S. spot ETF inflows hit a $188 million weekly record. Technicals show $122.57-$125 as the key test.
By Lena Carter 10/4/2026, 3:01:07 PM
America’s Middle Class Is Getting Crushed: Where Does Bitcoin Fit?
The Kobeissi Letter painted a bleak picture of wealth distribution in the US, arguging that the country is increasingly becoming an economy divided between asset owners and everyone else.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/4/2026, 2:43:43 PM
Michael Saylor’s Strategy hints at another big Bitcoin buy
Michael Saylor has hinted at another Strategy Bitcoin purchase after the company raised its holdings to 847,666 BTC with a $143M buy.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/4/2026, 2:38:11 PM
Crypto Thefts Surge 462% to $766,490,000 in September With Bitget and Liquid Network Leading Year-to-Date Losses
Security analysts are reporting a dramatic spike in cryptocurrency hacks resulting in over $766 million in losses for September 2026. The post Crypto Thefts Surge 462% to $766,490,000 in September With Bitget and Liquid Network Leading Year-to-Date Losses appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By poc_takeover_1183 dailyhodl.com 10/4/2026, 2:30:52 PM
3x Bitcoin and Ether futures funds clear SEC listing hurdle
The products target triple daily futures-benchmark returns before fees, while registration effectiveness and a first trading date remain unconfirmed. The post 3x Bitcoin and Ether futures funds clear SEC listing hurdle appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/4/2026, 2:20:32 PM
Ethereum Creator Vitalik Buterin Reveals Privacy-Focused AI Experiment
Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin tests three-layer privacy model for frontier AI.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 10/4/2026, 2:20:00 PM
RWA Foundation reports $6.2 billion tokenized credit market as holders climb 12.1%
Rising holder engagement in tokenized credit suggests potential for broader adoption, despite market cap fluctuations and issuer concentration risks. The post RWA Foundation reports $6.2 billion tokenized credit market as holders climb 12.1% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/4/2026, 2:18:20 PM
Russia Starts Paying State Salaries in Digital Rubles as EU Ban Bites
Russia has started paying Finance Ministry staff in digital rubles, testing its CBDC in state payroll one month after its wider launch.
By Alexander Stefanov 10/4/2026, 2:15:29 PM
‘More Orange Than Ever’: Saylor Stirs Strategy Bitcoin Buy Speculation
Michael Saylor’s latest message has renewed speculation that Strategy could add to its bitcoin holdings. The company’s orange dot chart accompanies the teaser, following two consecutive weekly acquisitions disclosed in September. Saylor’s Orange Message Puts Another Bitcoin Buy in Focus Strategy could be stacking more bitcoin after Michael Saylor,...
By Kevin Helms 10/4/2026, 2:10:33 PM
XRP price prediction: Will October upgrades lift XRP past $1.55?
XRP trades near $1.50 as buyers defend $1.45, Binance leverage recovers and two XRPL upgrades approach on Oct. 8 and Oct. 9.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/4/2026, 2:09:51 PM
'More Orange Than Ever': Michael Saylor Hints at Massive New Bitcoin Buy
As MSTR trades at a 14% premium, Michael Saylor hints at a massive new Bitcoin maneuver for Strategy.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 10/4/2026, 2:07:05 PM
Bitcoin Price Forecast: Rainbow Chart Highlights October 31 $1.36M Target
The Bitcoin price forecast long-term valuation model, the Rainbow Chart, suggests that the cryptocurrency remains below its historical trend valuation as October begins. The outlook comes as Bitcoin failed to reclaim the $90,000 level, a move that could have opened the door to a push toward six-figure valuations. At press time, Bitcoin was trading...
By Daniel Francis 10/4/2026, 2:00:14 PM
Crypto poured years into new products. The next challenge is keeping users
Crypto firms have spent years building financial products on blockchains. Getting people to use them — and keep using them — is becoming the next challenge.
By Helene Braun 10/4/2026, 2:00:00 PM
Tempo leads stablecoin market cap growth with $462M increase
Tempo's rapid stablecoin growth highlights the increasing institutional adoption and potential for blockchain-based financial systems to reshape traditional banking. The post Tempo leads stablecoin market cap growth with $462M increase appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/4/2026, 1:51:55 PM
Open Standard’s OUSD stablecoin adds $626.3 million in a week
OUSD's innovative revenue-sharing model could reshape stablecoin economics, incentivizing partners to prioritize its adoption over competitors. The post Open Standard’s OUSD stablecoin adds $626.3 million in a week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/4/2026, 1:50:53 PM
Trump taps intel chief Jay Clayton to lead new Super Intelligence Force
President Donald Trump said US intel chief Clayton will lead the SIF, reporting to the president and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
By Robert Lakin 10/4/2026, 1:48:48 PM
Best Altcoins To Buy And Hold Till 2030: Standard Chartered’s Geoffrey Kendrick Names Top 4
Standard Chartered’s head of digital assets research, Geoffrey Kendrick, says tokenization is now “100% locked in.” As traditional finance moves on-chain, he expects four altcoins to capture a large share of the money that follows: Uniswap (UNI), Aave (AAVE), Morpho (MORPHO) and Arbitrum (ARB). Uniswap: $100 by 2030 “may be too low” Kendrick set a...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 10/4/2026, 1:36:11 PM
Open Standard’s OUSD stablecoin reaches $666.3 million market cap
OUSD's rapid growth and backing by major financial players could disrupt the stablecoin market, challenging USDT and USDC's dominance. The post Open Standard’s OUSD stablecoin reaches $666.3 million market cap appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/4/2026, 1:35:30 PM
Is Bitcoin’s $85K Consolidation the Calm Before the Storm Amid Rising Middle East Tensions?
More volatility is expected on Monday morning after the latest weekend developments on the matter.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/4/2026, 1:32:33 PM
PLTR Price Prediction: $190 Breakout Sets Up a Run to $197–$204, But the MACD Histogram Is Already Blinking
PLTR tokenized stock sits at $189.62, coiled inches below the $190.14 resistance ceiling with a 1.41 taker buy-sell ratio putting aggressive buyers on a collision course with a heavily-shorted reta... (Read More)
By N/A 10/4/2026, 1:22:53 PM
Canary PEPE ETF Filing Puts Memecoin Demand to a Wall Street Test
Canary has amended its PEPE ETF filing, detailing custody and trading mechanics as the memecoin trades near $0.00000427.
By Alexander Zdravkov 10/4/2026, 1:20:57 PM
India’s RBI stays cautious on crypto, backs tokenization
India’s RBI remains cautious on crypto over monetary and capital-flow risks while backing tokenization, CBDC pilots and digital bonds.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/4/2026, 1:20:38 PM
The same Fed rate hike can help stablecoins and hurt Bitcoin borrowers
When you hold a dollar stablecoin, somebody else may be earning interest on the assets backing your balance, while a company borrowing to buy Bitcoin has to find the money to pay its lenders. Both businesses are crypto-native, but a higher interest rate can reward the first and eat into the economics of the second. […] The post The same Fed rate...
By Andjela Radmilac 10/4/2026, 1:20:06 PM
HOOD Price Prediction: $113 Is the Line in the Sand — Bulls Eye $140, Bears Target $106
HOOD is pinned at $113.41 just above pivotal support as six Wall Street analysts refreshed or initiated targets this week spanning $115 to $170. The setup is binary: reclaim the $116.50 moving aver... (Read More)
By N/A 10/4/2026, 1:14:53 PM
COIN Price Prediction: Trading 9% Above Piper Sandler's Ceiling — October 29 Earnings Are the Only Lifeline
COIN at $185.39 is pinned in a suffocating technical range while sitting dangerously above Piper Sandler's freshly raised Neutral/Hold target of $170 — with the MACD dead flat and two consecutive q... (Read More)
By N/A 10/4/2026, 1:05:53 PM
Japan sanctions Garantex among 33 Russian entities
Japan added Garantex to a Russia sanctions asset-freeze list covering 33 entities and nine people, while restricting services to 35 vessels.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/4/2026, 1:02:24 PM
Cardano Loses Momentum at $0.244 Despite Japan Expansion — What ADA Needs for $0.26
Cardano trades near $0.244 after its Japan expansion failed to sustain gains. ADA must clear $0.2564 resistance to strengthen the $0.26 case.
By Elliot Veynor 10/4/2026, 1:01:10 PM
Up and Onwards – Week In Review
Bitcoin consolidated after the prior week’s run to $87,300, its highest since January. As of early Friday morning, it looks to be taking another stab at that $87K price level. The S&P 500 slipped to close out its worst month since June, but the Nasdaq held up better on AI and chip strength. Oil stayed […]
By David Sencil 10/4/2026, 1:00:40 PM