Ethereum cancels Oct. 26 Glamsterdam upgrade on Hoodi testnet

The cancellation highlights ongoing challenges in Ethereum's upgrade process, potentially affecting market confidence and future price expectations. The post Ethereum cancels Oct. 26 Glamsterdam upgrade on Hoodi testnet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/22/2026, 3:16:58 PM

Bitcoin ETFs add $470M in Lookonchain tally as Ether figures diverge

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have attracted $470.15 million in net inflows in Lookonchain’s Oct. 22 update, while its reported Ether withdrawals have differed from Farside Investors’ latest completed session. Lookonchain’s supplied update lists 5,766 BTC entering Bitcoin funds over one…

By Lawrence Mondal 10/22/2026, 3:10:59 PM

Lava uncovers banned Nvidia chips linked to China Telecom addresses

The exposure of Nvidia chips highlights vulnerabilities in global tech supply chains and underscores the challenges of enforcing export controls. The post Lava uncovers banned Nvidia chips linked to China Telecom addresses appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/22/2026, 3:10:56 PM

Ethereum ETFs Break Five-Day Outflow Run With $14.9 Million Inflows

Ethereum ETFs returned to net inflows on October 21 after five negative sessions. The $14.9 million gain was modest, with Grayscale and Fidelity offsetting continued withdrawals from BlackRock’s ETHA.

By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/22/2026, 3:10:00 PM

SoFi Offers 4.40% Yield on Digital Dollars With Full FDIC Protection

SoFi has launched SoFi Earn (SOFIE), a tokenized consumer bank deposit offering 4.40% annual percentage yield (APY) and federal deposit insurance. The new product allows customers to earn interest while preparing to purchase cryptocurrencies or transfer money through blockchain networks. It marks the company’s fifth crypto-related offering in less...

By Jamie Redman 10/22/2026, 3:05:43 PM

Kraken’s xStocks lineup tops 1,000 tokenized instruments

Kraken's xStocks expansion highlights the growing demand for accessible, global investment options, potentially reshaping international market access. The post Kraken’s xStocks lineup tops 1,000 tokenized instruments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Vivian Nguyen 10/22/2026, 3:05:32 PM

SpaceX launches Super Intelligence Partner Network for Grok developers

SpaceX's AI partner network could accelerate AI adoption across industries, fostering innovation and integration in enterprise solutions. The post SpaceX launches Super Intelligence Partner Network for Grok developers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/22/2026, 3:04:16 PM

AVAX Price Flashes a Death Cross as Wall Street Warms to Avalanche

AVAX is testing the lower boundary of a falling wedge at key Fibonacci support. A death cross on the 4-hour chart keeps the rebound unconfirmed. Charles Schwab calls Avalanche a leader in institutional blockchains and RWA tokenization. The broker warns that institutional adoption may not translate into demand for AVAX. AVAX price is trading near...

By Alexander Stefanov 10/22/2026, 3:00:56 PM

Tech giants’ AI capex to hit $700B by 2026, impacting cash flow

Rising AI capex may strain tech giants' cash flow, influencing market dynamics and investment strategies across the tech sector. The post Tech giants’ AI capex to hit $700B by 2026, impacting cash flow appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/22/2026, 3:00:21 PM

Robinhood generates $51 million in blockchain fees while Ethereum settlement costs total just $69,000

Bitwise’s Q3 estimates put most fees with the operator before business expenses, while ARB and ETH offer different economic exposures. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox

By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/22/2026, 3:00:14 PM

Visa Reportedly in Final Talks to Buy Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion

Visa could deepen its stablecoin and custody footprint. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

By DailyCoin Team 10/22/2026, 3:00:00 PM

Crypto for Advisors: Stablecoins are ready for prime time

By Prashant Kher 10/22/2026, 2:58:31 PM

Uniswap (UNI) v4 adds aggregator hooks on mainnet, Base and Robinhood Chain

Uniswap (UNI) says aggregator hooks are live in its Web App and API, routing external liquidity through v4 pools across three chains. (Read More)

By N/A 10/22/2026, 2:57:24 PM

Market sees 3% chance of Bitcoin hitting record high this year

The low probability of Bitcoin reaching a new high this year reflects cautious market sentiment and highlights challenges in achieving rapid recovery. The post Market sees 3% chance of Bitcoin hitting record high this year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Vivian Nguyen 10/22/2026, 2:48:11 PM

Fireblocks disputes report of $2.5B Visa acquisition talks

Fireblocks told Cointelegraph that reports of a potential $2.5 billion acquisition by Visa are “not true at present time,” while Visa declined to comment on the reported talks.

By Nate Kostar 10/22/2026, 2:39:00 PM

Fireblocks Denies Report of $2.5 Billion Visa Takeover Talks

Bitcoin Magazine Fireblocks Denies Report of $2.5 Billion Visa Takeover Talks Fireblocks has denied an Axios report that Visa is in late-stage talks to acquire the crypto custody firm for about $2.5 billion. This post Fireblocks Denies Report of $2.5 Billion Visa Takeover Talks first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

By Micah Zimmerman 10/22/2026, 2:38:25 PM

Sundar Pichai says Gemini 5 will surpass Argon, backing a bigger compute bet

Google's investment in computing infrastructure for Gemini 5 highlights a strategic shift towards long-term revenue stability and responsible AI deployment. The post Sundar Pichai says Gemini 5 will surpass Argon, backing a bigger compute bet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/22/2026, 2:37:25 PM

Hyperliquid market orders of up to $20M moved Papertrade prices at launch

The launch highlights the vulnerability of synthetic exchanges to external market influences, posing risks for traders and liquidity providers. The post Hyperliquid market orders of up to $20M moved Papertrade prices at launch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Vivian Nguyen 10/22/2026, 2:37:16 PM

Crypto custody specialist Fireblocks denies it's in talks to be acquired by Visa

The company is in talks with Visa over a potential $2.5 billion acquisition, Axios reported.

By Ian Allison 10/22/2026, 2:37:12 PM

$20M market orders on Hyperliquid drive papertrade price at launch

The significant early demand and activity on Hyperliquid could signal growing confidence and interest in synthetic-perpetuals markets. The post $20M market orders on Hyperliquid drive papertrade price at launch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/22/2026, 2:36:23 PM

HBAR Risks a Retreat Below $0.08 If This Support Fails

Analyst: weak buying activity and declining network metrics cloud Hedera's near-term outlook. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

By DailyCoin Team 10/22/2026, 2:35:00 PM

Researchers flag inflated swETH and rswETH rates after Swell hot key compromise

The incident highlights vulnerabilities in DeFi protocols, emphasizing the need for robust security measures to protect against key compromises. The post Researchers flag inflated swETH and rswETH rates after Swell hot key compromise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/22/2026, 2:31:12 PM

Analyst Who Nailed 2026 Bitcoin Bottom Unveils the ‘Only Chart That Really Matters’ for BTC

A widely followed crypto strategist is revealing what he believes is the only chart that matters for Bitcoin after BTC briefly went below $80,000 last week. Pseudonymous analyst DonAlt tells his 797,800 followers on X that Bitcoin investors should look at BTC on a long-term timeframe to see its strength. “If you zoom out a […] The post Analyst Who...

By Henry Kanapi 10/22/2026, 2:30:46 PM

Arbitrum active addresses reach 571,767 before retreating

The surge in Arbitrum's active addresses highlights the volatility and competitive nature of Ethereum layer-2 networks, impacting user engagement and liquidity dynamics. The post Arbitrum active addresses reach 571,767 before retreating appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/22/2026, 2:30:12 PM

Bitcoin ETFs Draw $524.8 Million As BlackRock And Fidelity Lead

US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $524.8 million on October 21, according to Farside Investors. BlackRock and Fidelity supplied most of the inflow, extending a three-session run of net buying.

By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/22/2026, 2:30:00 PM

Archax Turns To Chainlink Data Streams For Tokenised Treasury Collateral

TL;DR: Archax has adopted Chainlink Data Streams to supply pricing information for GOVY, its tokenised US Treasury product, as it develops collateral use cases. Putting Treasury bills on a blockchain is only the beginning. If an institution wants to borrow against them or use them as margin in an automated market, the software also needs […]

By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/22/2026, 2:30:00 PM

Tether Backs Fintech Peso to Push USDT Retail Payments Across Bolivia

The company said its undisclosed investment in fintech firm Peso will expand its local ramps in four key Latin American markets—Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina—and accelerate the launch of point-of-sale systems that enable USDT for everyday retail transactions. Tether Leads Pre-Seed Round in Bolivian Fintech Peso The company behind the...

By Sergio Goschenko 10/22/2026, 2:28:54 PM

Bitcoin Hashrate Back in Uptrend as Miners Run at Full Capacity

Bitcoin hashrate returns to a strong uptrend as public miners run at max capacity with massive TradFi backing.

By Gamza Khanzadaev 10/22/2026, 2:25:30 PM

Robinhood wins authorization to offer trading and crypto in Dubai

Robinhood's expansion into Dubai highlights the growing global influence of fintech, potentially reshaping investment landscapes in MENA. The post Robinhood wins authorization to offer trading and crypto in Dubai appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By John Chen 10/22/2026, 2:22:50 PM

Kalshi index shows Democrats favored in Senate, House, and 2028 presidency

Democratic dominance in forecasts may reshape political strategies, influence market dynamics, and alter future electoral landscapes. The post Kalshi index shows Democrats favored in Senate, House, and 2028 presidency appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/22/2026, 2:22:22 PM

Goldman Sachs estimates AI could temporarily displace 9% of US workers

AI-driven job displacement could reshape the labor market, challenging traditional career paths and necessitating rapid adaptation and reskilling. The post Goldman Sachs estimates AI could temporarily displace 9% of US workers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/22/2026, 2:22:02 PM

Modern Warfare 4 launches on GeForce NOW with RTX 5080-class cloud support

NVIDIA says Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is launching on GeForce NOW, alongside RTX 5080-class performance for Ultimate members. (Read More)

By N/A 10/22/2026, 2:22:01 PM

AI server market value climbs on pricing, not volume: TrendForce

Rising AI server market values, driven by pricing and investments, may reshape growth dynamics and valuations in the AI sector. The post AI server market value climbs on pricing, not volume: TrendForce appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/22/2026, 2:18:32 PM

Blackstone’s Jon Gray confident CoreWeave can manage $50B debt challenges

CoreWeave's ability to manage debt could stabilize its market position, reducing bankruptcy risk and enhancing investor confidence in tech growth. The post Blackstone’s Jon Gray confident CoreWeave can manage $50B debt challenges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/22/2026, 2:17:46 PM

Circle outlines USDC treasury workflow for settlement and controls

Circle published a step-by-step guide to using USDC in treasury operations, covering onboarding, controls, testing, reconciliation and intercompany flows. (Read More)

By N/A 10/22/2026, 2:15:01 PM

Lido files Blockworks B2 transparency report with 7 gaps still open

Lido's incomplete transparency report may impact investor confidence and governance clarity, affecting future institutional engagement and trust. The post Lido files Blockworks B2 transparency report with 7 gaps still open appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/22/2026, 2:14:40 PM

Why Visa Would Buy Fireblocks Instead of Building Its Own Rails

Visa Fireblocks talks have reportedly reached a late stage, with a deal valued at about $2.5 billion. The price sits far below the $8 billion valuation Fireblocks reached in early 2022. Fireblocks would give Visa custody, wallet and stablecoin technology already used by thousands of institutions. Neither company has confirmed the deal, and its...

By Kosta Gushterov 10/22/2026, 2:12:49 PM

Major US banks detect unauthorized third-party AI agents in customer accounts

The emergence of unauthorized AI agents in banking could redefine liability, alter personal finance dynamics, and prompt regulatory changes. The post Major US banks detect unauthorized third-party AI agents in customer accounts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/22/2026, 2:06:34 PM

Algorand (ALGO) names Global x402 Challenge winners after 115 submissions

Algorand (ALGO) said 115 projects deployed paid x402 endpoints on MainNet, with 20 winners sharing 500,000 ALGO and 10 finalists advancing to a USDC pitch. (Read More)

By N/A 10/22/2026, 2:06:01 PM

Trust Wallet Shuts Down Speculation Over PHP Exploit Fallout

The major crypto wallet answers rumors about the massive PHP hack and confirms total safety for all users.

By Gamza Khanzadaev 10/22/2026, 2:05:30 PM

Fireblocks denies report of $2.5 billion Visa acquisition talks

The denial of acquisition talks highlights valuation challenges in the crypto sector, potentially impacting investor confidence and industry dynamics. The post Fireblocks denies report of $2.5 billion Visa acquisition talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By John Chen 10/22/2026, 2:05:16 PM

A Midnight privacy-vault demo needs outside signers to release Ethereum tokens

SIG’s Ethereum example burns a shielded claim before payout, while restoring it after failure requires an attested outcome. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox

By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/22/2026, 2:00:42 PM

Cypherium Unveils COLOSSUS-X to Monetize Idle AI GPUs via PoW

New architecture enables AI data centers to monetize idle GPUs via Proof-of-Work blockchain mining. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

By Alex Costa 10/22/2026, 2:00:00 PM

Perceptron moves 800,000-node AI data network to Walrus

Perceptron, a distributed intelligence infrastructure company, has announced a strategic migration to Walrus, a data platform built for artificial intelligence … Continue reading The post Perceptron moves 800,000-node AI data network to Walrus appeared first on Finbold.

By Marko 10/22/2026, 2:00:00 PM

Uniswap Labs launches aggregator hooks on Ethereum, Base and Robinhood Chain

Uniswap's aggregator hooks could centralize liquidity, reduce slippage, and shift DeFi dynamics by integrating external pools into its protocol. The post Uniswap Labs launches aggregator hooks on Ethereum, Base and Robinhood Chain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/22/2026, 1:59:40 PM

BNB Chain details Jenner hard fork changes for BSC testnet

BNB Chain outlined Jenner upgrade changes for BSC, including payment lane rules, CAS20 support and millisecond timestamps, ahead of testnet activation. (Read More)

By N/A 10/22/2026, 1:59:01 PM

Claude Duet app marks Anthropic’s push into AI agent technology

Anthropic's AI agent expansion could reshape competitive dynamics, challenging tech giants and influencing future AI market leadership. The post Claude Duet app marks Anthropic’s push into AI agent technology appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/22/2026, 1:56:27 PM

Ripple teams up with $10B payments firm Arf to expand RLUSD use on XRPL

Ripple partners with Arf to bring RLUSD settlement liquidity to XRPL, supporting short-term financing as the network awaits native lending approval.

By Olivia Stephanie 10/22/2026, 1:56:23 PM

Government-linked $1B Bitcoin transfer reaches Coinbase addresses

The transfer highlights the market's sensitivity to government-linked Bitcoin movements, underscoring potential volatility and custody implications. The post Government-linked $1B Bitcoin transfer reaches Coinbase addresses appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By John Chen 10/22/2026, 1:55:45 PM

NEXO Token Goes Live on Kraken, Opening Access to One of Crypto’s Most Established Exchanges

Trading pairs against USD, USDT and USDC are now available on both Kraken and Kraken Pro

By CryptoDaily 10/22/2026, 1:55:30 PM