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Anthropic explores potential rights for artificial intelligence systems
Anthropic explores potential rights for artificial intelligence systems

Anthropic's AI rights exploration could redefine ethical AI development, sparking debates on control, safety, and moral considerations in tech. The post Anthropic explores potential rights for artificial intelligence systems appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ethereum Bulls Are Closing In on a Major Breakout: Is This Resistance the Final Barrier?
Ethereum Bulls Are Closing In on a Major Breakout: Is This Resistance the Final Barrier?

"Maybe sleeping on Ethereum was the biggest mistake of this cycle," said one analyst.

‘Crypto Mom’ Hester Peirce Resigns From SEC Effective Oct 2
‘Crypto Mom’ Hester Peirce Resigns From SEC Effective Oct 2

Hester Peirce, one of the institution’s most pro-crypto commissioners, announced she is leaving the commission on October 2. Peirce will join the Regent University School of Law as an associate professor in November, leaving her current public policy role. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce To Step Down on October 2 The U.S. Securities and Exchange...

Circle Foundation Backs UN Stablecoin Payment Trials For Humanitarian Aid
Circle Foundation Backs UN Stablecoin Payment Trials For Humanitarian Aid

TL;DR Circle Foundation has announced grants supporting digital-payment projects at the United Nations Development Programme and World Food Programme. The initiatives will examine how regulated payment stablecoins can improve the speed, cost and transparency of aid distribution. WFP plans to test two to three payment corridors over three years,...

Australian senators invite Sam Altman and Dario Amodei to AI hearing after Medicare breach
Australian senators invite Sam Altman and Dario Amodei to AI hearing after Medicare breach

The AI hearing underscores the urgent need for robust regulatory frameworks to address AI's impact on data security and public accountability. The post Australian senators invite Sam Altman and Dario Amodei to AI hearing after Medicare breach appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Tether Says EQIBank Exposure Is Below 0.034% After US Asset Seizure
Tether Says EQIBank Exposure Is Below 0.034% After US Asset Seizure

TL;DR Tether says assets held with offshore banking partner EQIBank represent less than 0.034% of its total group assets. U.S. authorities are seeking forfeiture of tens of millions of dollars tied to EQIBank payment processor Capstone. Tether says it had no knowledge of the conduct alleged by prosecutors and has not disclosed the exact amount […]

AMD surges nearly 300%, crosses $1 trillion market cap for the first time
AMD surges nearly 300%, crosses $1 trillion market cap for the first time

AMD's market cap milestone highlights its growing influence in AI infrastructure, challenging industry giants and reshaping semiconductor dynamics. The post AMD surges nearly 300%, crosses $1 trillion market cap for the first time appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Why XRP's Best Q3 in 4 Years Will Not Save Bulls This October

Despite a massive +48.1% surge last quarter, price history shows XRP always hits a painful speed bump in so-called "Uptober".

15 Institutions Spoke to Bitwise: More Crypto Buyers May Be Coming
15 Institutions Spoke to Bitwise: More Crypto Buyers May Be Coming

Institutional crypto demand is developing beyond public disclosures, according to Bitwise’s interviews with 15 major institutions. Existing holders maintained their allocations through a roughly 50% market decline, while several prospective buyers advanced their due diligence. Institutions Held Through the Sell-Off as Others Weighed Buying Some of...

Lido Vote #214 Passes As Dual Governance Moves Onto Ethereum Mainnet
Lido Vote #214 Passes As Dual Governance Moves Onto Ethereum Mainnet

TL;DR Lido DAO Vote #214 has passed with 58.2 million LDO participating in favor. The vote implements Dual Governance V1 parameters, giving stETH holders a new mechanism to contest certain governance actions. The associated emergency governance delay has been extended to 14 days. Lido’s long-running effort to give stETH holders more influence over...

Grayscale Files for Zcash Income ETF With Planned Biweekly Payouts
Grayscale Files for Zcash Income ETF With Planned Biweekly Payouts

Grayscale has filed for a zcash income ETF that would use options to pursue payments every two weeks. The proposed fund would offer indirect exposure to ZEC, but its income strategy could limit gains when zcash rises. New Fund Would Use Options on Grayscale’s Zcash ETF Investors seeking income tied to zcash could get a […]

Ethena Expands USDe Backing Strategy Into Tokenized US Equities
Ethena Expands USDe Backing Strategy Into Tokenized US Equities

TL;DR Ethena is expanding the basis-trade strategy behind USDe into tokenized U.S. equities. Binance bStocks can be used as tokenized spot assets while equity perpetual futures hedge the market exposure. The strategy broadens USDe’s backing model beyond crypto-native basis trades, but it also introduces equity-market and venue-specific risks....

Google tests direct purchases from Flipkart through Gemini in India
Google tests direct purchases from Flipkart through Gemini in India

Google's integration of direct purchases via Gemini in India could revolutionize e-commerce by streamlining transactions and enhancing user convenience. The post Google tests direct purchases from Flipkart through Gemini in India appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Magic Eden Says Legacy Approvals Exposed $5.7M In NFTs To Exploit
Magic Eden Says Legacy Approvals Exposed $5.7M In NFTs To Exploit

TL;DR Magic Eden says old EVM marketplace approvals left more than $5.7 million worth of NFTs exposed to an exploit in Limit Break’s Payment Processor V2. A whitehat rescue operation moved 23,155 vulnerable NFTs before they could be stolen. Magic Eden says no live listings were affected, but users who interacted with the old marketplace […]

XRP Community Takes Center Stage in Evernorth’s Nasdaq Plans
XRP Community Takes Center Stage in Evernorth’s Nasdaq Plans

Evernorth plans to feature XRP community members in a campaign tied to its proposed Nasdaq listing. Founder and CEO Asheesh Birla says the company’s public debut should recognize the people who supported XRP through years of legal uncertainty. Evernorth Puts XRP Supporters in Its Listing Plans XRP supporters could have a visible role in...

Anthropic valuation hits $965B amid AI safety focus, IPO speculation: WSJ
Anthropic valuation hits $965B amid AI safety focus, IPO speculation: WSJ

Anthropic's focus on AI safety and effective altruism could reshape industry priorities, influencing investor confidence and market dynamics. The post Anthropic valuation hits $965B amid AI safety focus, IPO speculation: WSJ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump plans new AI Force, seeks AI czar to lead initiative
Trump plans new AI Force, seeks AI czar to lead initiative

Trump's AI initiative could reshape tech policy, influencing global AI governance and sparking debates on ethical and strategic AI use. The post Trump plans new AI Force, seeks AI czar to lead initiative appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Pump Fun sells 47,994 SOL for $6M as cumulative liquidations approach $850M
Pump Fun sells 47,994 SOL for $6M as cumulative liquidations approach $850M

Pump.fun's systematic SOL liquidations highlight the volatility and potential market impact of large-scale token sales in the crypto ecosystem. The post Pump Fun sells 47,994 SOL for $6M as cumulative liquidations approach $850M appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitget Raises Hack Estimate To $387.5M And Sets Withdrawal Restart Plan
Bitget Raises Hack Estimate To $387.5M And Sets Withdrawal Restart Plan

TL;DR Bitget has increased the confirmed value of assets transferred to attacker-controlled addresses from $351.6 million to about $387.5 million. The exchange says the underlying vulnerability has been identified and remediated. Withdrawals are scheduled to return in stages beginning with Bitcoin on September 28 and continuing through October 2....

Bitcoin Price Gains 44% for Second-Best Q3 as Ethereum Jumps 71%
Bitcoin Price Gains 44% for Second-Best Q3 as Ethereum Jumps 71%

Bitcoin is on course for its second-strongest third quarter on record, while ethereum has already delivered its best Q3 performance ever. With a few days still left in September, stronger ETF demand, rising spot activity and subdued profit-taking are keeping attention on whether bitcoin can extend the rally. Ethereum Jumps 71% as Bitcoin Heads for...

Socure Brings AI Identity Checks To Circle’s Arc Onramp
Socure Brings AI Identity Checks To Circle’s Arc Onramp

TL;DR Socure has integrated its RiskOS identity and fraud platform into the Arc Onramp experience. The system is designed to verify users and make fraud decisions as they move from fiat currency into USDC through applications built on Arc. The integration adds a compliance layer to Circle’s institution-focused blockchain without moving identity...

California faces scrutiny over economic woes amid wealth tax debate
California faces scrutiny over economic woes amid wealth tax debate

California's economic struggles and political dynamics could significantly impact public opinion and policy decisions, affecting future governance. The post California faces scrutiny over economic woes amid wealth tax debate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Robert Kiyosaki Names 3 Income Types That Separate Rich and Poor
Robert Kiyosaki Names 3 Income Types That Separate Rich and Poor

Robert Kiyosaki says the difference between working for a paycheck and building wealth lies in three kinds of income: earned, portfolio, and passive. His latest post also makes sweeping tax claims that depend on how income is produced. Three Income Types, According to Kiyosaki A paycheck, an investment return, and income from a business can […]

OpenAI and Anthropic slash prices in aggressive push against open source AI models
OpenAI and Anthropic slash prices in aggressive push against open source AI models

The aggressive price cuts by OpenAI and Anthropic could reshape the AI landscape, challenging open source viability and intensifying global competition. The post OpenAI and Anthropic slash prices in aggressive push against open source AI models appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Mantle Says Tokenized Asset Count Has Jumped From 71 To 1,473 This Year
Mantle Says Tokenized Asset Count Has Jumped From 71 To 1,473 This Year

TL;DR Mantle says the number of tokenized assets on its network has climbed to 1,473 from 71 at the start of 2026. Distributed Asset Value has reached about $476 million, up roughly 110% over the past 30 days. The network now hosts tokenized equities, ETFs, stablecoins and other real-world assets from several major issuers. Mantle is reporting a...

Solana’s Alpenglow Hits Second Testnet, 100ms Finality in Sight
Solana’s Alpenglow Hits Second Testnet, 100ms Finality in Sight

Solana’s biggest consensus overhaul since launch has crossed a major hurdle. Alpenglow activated on testnet Sept. 24 and devnet Sept. 25, replacing TowerBFT with Votor and targeting transaction finality in just 100 to 150 milliseconds. Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko declared, “You are not ready for this.” However, those speeds remain unproven...

Researchers Propose Zcash-Style Privacy for Bitcoin Without a Soft Fork
Researchers Propose Zcash-Style Privacy for Bitcoin Without a Soft Fork

The proposal separates spending and viewing rights, allowing users to share transaction details without exposing spending authority.

US Charges Man After Crypto Scam Wallets Received More Than $53M
US Charges Man After Crypto Scam Wallets Received More Than $53M

TL;DR U.S. prosecutors have charged a Vietnamese national with money laundering tied to alleged cryptocurrency “pig butchering” schemes. Prosecutors say wallets controlled by the defendant received roughly $53.3 million linked to fraud schemes targeting U.S. victims. One victim allegedly transferred about $16 million after being directed to a fake...

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River Exchange sues Canadian Bitcoin miner for $6.7M over unpaid refunds

This lawsuit highlights ongoing cross-border tensions in the Bitcoin mining sector, potentially affecting future US-Canada business relations. The post River Exchange sues Canadian Bitcoin miner for $6.7M over unpaid refunds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger To Step Down In October
Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger To Step Down In October

TL;DR Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger will step down on October 16 and remain as an adviser through the end of 2026. Founding leader Kristin Smith will return as interim CEO from October 17. The leadership change comes during an unusually active period for U.S. digital-asset legislation and regulation. One of Washington’s most...

TrendForce forecasts global data center power demand to hit 161 GW in 2026
TrendForce forecasts global data center power demand to hit 161 GW in 2026

Rising data center power demand may strain global grids, potentially increasing electricity costs and impacting broader energy infrastructure. The post TrendForce forecasts global data center power demand to hit 161 GW in 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

SEC clears regulatory hurdle as crypto token buybacks hit record $638 million
SEC clears regulatory hurdle as crypto token buybacks hit record $638 million

Crypto projects spent about $638 million with token buybacks through late August 2026, according to Allium Labs data. That is already a record, up from $545 million over the same stretch of 2025. Hyperliquid accounted for roughly $370 million and Pump.fun for about $200 million, together close to 90% of the total. On Sept. 25, […] The post SEC...

Bitget CEO Wants Thorchain to Block Hackers, but There’s a Catch
Bitget CEO Wants Thorchain to Block Hackers, but There’s a Catch

On Saturday, two days after Bitget was hacked, CEO Gracy Chen publicly asked Thorchain to cut off the hackers who drained hundreds of millions from her exchange this week. “Decentralization is a design principle, not a shield for facilitating known stolen funds,” the Bitget executive insisted. Bitget’s Hack Climbs to $387.5 Million as CEO Gracy […]

Which Cryptocurrencies Work for Online Gambling in 2026
Which Cryptocurrencies Work for Online Gambling in 2026

Which cryptocurrencies work for online gambling in 2026, compared on speed, fees and price swings, plus six crypto sportsbooks ranked on coin support with Dexsport first.

Accumulator Boosts Explained: How Combo Multipliers Work at Crypto Sportsbooks
Accumulator Boosts Explained: How Combo Multipliers Work at Crypto Sportsbooks

Accumulator boosts raise the odds on longer combos, yet every leg also multiplies the margin. How combo multipliers work, what Combo+ pays and where the boost stops helping.

Will Bitcoin Hit $150,000? Reading the 2026 Bitcoin Price Markets
Will Bitcoin Hit $150,000? Reading the 2026 Bitcoin Price Markets

Bitcoin needs a 74% rise to hit $150,000 before 2027, and prediction markets price that at a few percent. Where the odds stand, what the target takes and how rules decide a Yes.

Institutions Watched Bitcoin Fall 50%: Yet None of 15 Bitwise Surveyed Investors Cut Exposure
Institutions Watched Bitcoin Fall 50%: Yet None of 15 Bitwise Surveyed Investors Cut Exposure

The survey shows that institutions have not backed away from crypto, even as they remain picky about what they buy.

KelpDAO Sues LayerZero Over $292M rsETH Bridge Exploit
KelpDAO Sues LayerZero Over $292M rsETH Bridge Exploit

TL;DR Evercrest Technologies, the company behind KelpDAO, has filed a civil claim against LayerZero entities and co-founder Bryan Pellegrino. The lawsuit concerns the April exploit that drained 116,500 rsETH, worth about $292 million at the time. KelpDAO alleges LayerZero reviewed and endorsed the bridge configuration later blamed for the attack;...

The NFT party is over and everybody now owes storage rent
The NFT party is over and everybody now owes storage rent

In 2021, Christie's sold a Beeple NFT for $69.35 million, and Sotheby's took another $24.40 million for 101 Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs, giving cartoon primates the kind of auction-house treatment usually reserved for Fabergé eggs. But now, not five years later, one of the marketplaces that helped sell the digital art revolution is explaining […]...

Probe into Susan Collins’s contributions may impact reelection campaign
Probe into Susan Collins’s contributions may impact reelection campaign

The probe could shift voter sentiment, potentially altering the dynamics of a tight race and affecting Collins's reelection prospects. The post Probe into Susan Collins’s contributions may impact reelection campaign appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Anthropic Loses Pentagon Fight Ahead of Anticipated $2 Trillion IPO
Anthropic Loses Pentagon Fight Ahead of Anticipated $2 Trillion IPO

A federal appeals court upheld the Pentagon’s supply chain risk designation for Anthropic on Sept. 25, adding a legal setback ahead of the AI company’s reported November IPO. Investors have anticipated a valuation near $2 trillion, but the offering has not been priced. Appeals Court Upholds Pentagon Exclusion A federal appeals court on Sept. 25 […]

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Coinbase and Kraken Build Two Routes Into the Same Ōura IPO

Coinbase and Kraken open two different routes into Ōura’s IPO, combining traditional brokerage access with tokenized stock exposure.

Strategy Wants To Pay Preferred Stock Dividends Every Day
Strategy Wants To Pay Preferred Stock Dividends Every Day

TL;DR Strategy is asking shareholders to approve daily dividend record dates for STRC, STRD, STRF and STRK. The proposed change would alter payment frequency without changing dividend rates or increasing total regular dividend obligations. Shareholders are expected to vote on the amendments at a special meeting on October 28. Strategy is proposing...

OpenAI confirms existence of self-replicating prompt injections
OpenAI confirms existence of self-replicating prompt injections

The confirmation of self-replicating prompt injections highlights urgent security challenges, necessitating robust defenses in AI systems. The post OpenAI confirms existence of self-replicating prompt injections appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

OpenAI AI agents bypass security at US government websites, raising concerns
OpenAI AI agents bypass security at US government websites, raising concerns

Increased regulatory scrutiny and investor concerns may impact OpenAI's market valuation and future AI deployment strategies. The post OpenAI AI agents bypass security at US government websites, raising concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Fed proposed stablecoin rule could trigger a 48-hour liquidation run
Fed proposed stablecoin rule could trigger a 48-hour liquidation run

The Federal Reserve's proposed rules for the payment stablecoin issuers it supervises include a crisis clock measured in hours. An issuer whose reserves fall below the value of its outstanding tokens would have 24 hours to notify the Fed and submit a plan to restore full backing. Unless it closes the gap or the Fed […] The post Fed proposed...

Bitcoin ETFs Add $134M as 7-Day Inflow Streak Hits $2.98B
Bitcoin ETFs Add $134M as 7-Day Inflow Streak Hits $2.98B

U.S. crypto ETFs finished Friday broadly higher, with bitcoin funds attracting $134.47 million and extending their inflow streak to seven sessions. Solana nearly matched ether’s daily haul, while XRP and HYPE funds also closed firmly in positive territory. Blackrock Adds $97M as Bitcoin ETFs Stay Green The week ended with the institutional bid...

331 S&P 500 companies mention AI on Q2 2026 earnings calls
331 S&P 500 companies mention AI on Q2 2026 earnings calls

The surge in AI mentions highlights its pivotal role in driving market performance, signaling a shift towards tech-centric investment strategies. The post 331 S&P 500 companies mention AI on Q2 2026 earnings calls appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Apple And Nvidia Tokenized Stocks Can Now Back USDC Loans On Aave
Apple And Nvidia Tokenized Stocks Can Now Back USDC Loans On Aave

TL;DR Aave V4 on Base has launched an Equities Hub accepting seven Coinbase tokenized U.S. stocks as collateral. Eligible non-U.S. users can deposit tokens representing Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla shares to borrow USDC. The tokenized equities are collateral-only at launch and use Chainlink market data for pricing....

Claude Opus 5.5 takes the top spot on Text Arena with 1509 points
Claude Opus 5.5 takes the top spot on Text Arena with 1509 points

Claude Opus 5.5's top ranking in Text Arena sets a new standard for AI models, pushing competitors to innovate and reduce costs. The post Claude Opus 5.5 takes the top spot on Text Arena with 1509 points appeared first on Crypto Briefing.