The CFTC changed its mind on Gemini. The judge did not.
Two parties to a federal settlement asked to undo it after the regulator reassessed its own case. The judge refused. Gemini has already paid $5 million, but the more consequential dispute was over a continuing injunction and a court order…
By Rony Roy 10/16/2026, 12:36:23 PM
Circle paid $819 million to USDC partners in the first half of 2026
Circle's strategy of high partner payouts for USDC growth may strain margins, impacting long-term sustainability and market expansion efforts. The post Circle paid $819 million to USDC partners in the first half of 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/16/2026, 12:36:05 PM
MSFT Price Prediction: Four Target Raises and a Maintained Overweight as Futures Momentum Stalls at the Upper Band
Four sell-side desks raised their Microsoft price targets between October 13 and October 15, 2026, with UBS posting the most aggressive revision to $675; Barclays separately reiterated an Overweigh... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 12:31:43 PM
Bitcoin ETFs Add Just $5M as Ether Loses Another $60M
U.S. bitcoin ETFs eked out a $5.06 million inflow on Thursday, offering only limited relief after another volatile stretch of institutional positioning. Ether remained under sustained pressure, while selling intensified across solana, HYPE and zcash funds. Blackrock Adds $17M to Bitcoin ETF as Rivals Stay Weak The headline was green for bitcoin,...
By Emmanuel Musa 10/16/2026, 12:30:36 PM
Crypto traders set BNB price target for the end of 2026
Inasmuch as Binance Coin (BNB) has rallied more than 18% over the past 6 months, trading at approximately $734 on … Continue reading The post Crypto traders set BNB price target for the end of 2026 appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 10/16/2026, 12:28:45 PM
UK watchdog moves to put Microsoft’s business software under special oversight
The CMA's oversight could reshape competitive dynamics, potentially enhancing market fairness and innovation in the UK software sector. The post UK watchdog moves to put Microsoft’s business software under special oversight appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/16/2026, 12:28:43 PM
QQQ Price Prediction: Pinned Below Every Moving Average as Open Interest Shrinks Into the Recovery
The Invesco QQQ Tokenized ETF contract on Binance Futures traded at $729.64 as of 16 October 2026, up 0.98% over 24 hours yet positioned beneath all five tracked moving averages. A simultaneous 4.5... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 12:23:43 PM
Altcoins mixed as TIA, ZK and EIGEN lead weekly gains
The narrow altcoin rally suggests a potential market rotation towards smaller-cap tokens, highlighting increased volatility risks. The post Altcoins mixed as TIA, ZK and EIGEN lead weekly gains appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/16/2026, 12:20:44 PM
Deutsche Bank is weeks from crypto custody. What will clients get on day one?
Deutsche Bank says its first institutional digital asset service is weeks away. Its own product material already lists Bitcoin, Ether and three stablecoins, but its executive described a rollout beginning with major cryptocurrencies before adding ways to move into and…
By Rony Roy 10/16/2026, 12:18:41 PM
MSTR Price Prediction: Barclays Raises Strategy Target to $175 but Binance Contract Stalls Beneath Stacked Moving Averages
Barclays analyst Nik Cremo lifted Strategy's price target from $160 to $175 (Overweight) on October 9, 2026, implying roughly 18.6% upside from the Binance tokenized MSTR contract's last quote of $... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 12:16:43 PM
Ripple Prime launches 24/7 swaps on real-world assets via Hyperliquid platform
Ripple Prime's 24/7 swaps could boost institutional blockchain adoption, potentially enhancing Hyperliquid's market value and appeal. The post Ripple Prime launches 24/7 swaps on real-world assets via Hyperliquid platform appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/16/2026, 12:11:05 PM
AAPL Price Prediction: JPMorgan Lifts Target to $360 but Binance Contract Stalls Below Pivot as Momentum Flattens
JPMorgan raised its Apple price target from $340 to $360 on October 12, 2026, maintaining an Overweight rating — yet the Binance-traded tokenized contract sits at $342.81 with MACD momentum effecti... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 12:09:43 PM
8th anniversary celebration honoring the past, embracing the future
SHR Miner celebrates its 8th anniversary with a $20 signup bonus, daily check-in rewards, referral incentives, and deposit rebates of up to 10%.
By Guest 10/16/2026, 12:06:10 PM
Franklin Templeton parks 59.8% of its onchain assets on BNB Chain
Franklin Templeton's strategic shift to BNB Chain highlights the growing influence of blockchain in traditional finance, potentially reshaping asset management. The post Franklin Templeton parks 59.8% of its onchain assets on BNB Chain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/16/2026, 12:05:16 PM
Elon Musk contributed over $150 million to bolster the Republican Party in Texas Senate race
Musk's financial backing may significantly influence campaign dynamics and voter outreach, potentially altering the competitive landscape. The post Elon Musk contributed over $150 million to bolster the Republican Party in Texas Senate race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/16/2026, 12:04:23 PM
Circle wants to enter 40 more markets. Where can USDC actually be used?
Circle’s plan to pursue approximately 40 emerging and developing markets has put a measurable question behind its global expansion: where can a business receive USDC and turn it into spendable local money today? The answer changes depending on whether a…
By Rony Roy 10/16/2026, 12:04:07 PM
TSLA Price Prediction: 5.5% Single-Day Surge Clears All Moving Averages but Faces a Packed Resistance Ceiling
Tesla's tokenized stock on Binance futures jumped 5.55% to $382.29, clearing every tracked moving average including the 200-period SMA, while open interest simultaneously shed 8.33% — a divergence ... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 12:00:43 PM
Oil stocks on land are near a decade low, complicating Bitcoin’s inflation relief hopes
The IEA’s September estimates show oil accumulating at sea while land-based buffers shrink, leaving inflation and financing relief uncertain. 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 10/16/2026, 12:00:11 PM
Bitcoin Rebounds to $82K as Whale Wallets Hit Record High
On-chain accumulation surges past 20,000 whale wallets, but analysts warn key technical levels remain under test. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Alex Costa 10/16/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Ripple Price Forecast: XRP bulls build new support base amid RLUSD payments expansion
Ripple (XRP) ticks up for the second day in a row on Friday, trading at $1.34. The remittance token holds above medium-term structural support; however, strong supply near $1.40 caps upside.
By N/A 10/16/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Eyes 'Zero Deletion' Scenario as Bulls Defend Key $3 Billion Support
Shiba Inu coin targets the next zero-deletion breakout while top holders lock down key $3 billion weekly support.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 10/16/2026, 11:58:30 AM
SHRMiner launches BTC cloud mining service: Embracing “simple mining, smart earnings” to help users easily accumulate $3,000 in cryptocurrency wealth
SHRMiner launches a cloud mining service for Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Litecoin, offering mining contracts with daily reward payouts.
By Guest 10/16/2026, 11:56:45 AM
Bitcoin Weekly Forecast: Macroeconomic headwinds, cooling demand cap BTC gains
Bitcoin (BTC) extends losses this week, trading below $82,500 as of Friday as selling pressure continues.
By N/A 10/16/2026, 11:56:33 AM
NVDA Price Prediction: Below Every Short-Term Average as Open Interest Surges 35% in 24 Hours
NVIDIA's Binance-listed tokenized contract trades at $218.42, sitting beneath all key short-term moving averages while a 34.91% open interest spike and near-oversold momentum readings create a tens... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 11:53:43 AM
New Jersey Man Gets 16 Years in Prison, Ordered To Surrender $1,800,000 for Stealing From Bank Accounts and Cashing Stolen US Treasury Checks
A repeat bank fraudster who sent imposters into bank branches to drain victims’ accounts and cash stolen US Treasury checks has been sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison. Laquan Williams, 42, of Florham Park, New Jersey, was sentenced to 200 months in prison for conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity […] The post New...
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/16/2026, 11:45:14 AM
AAVE Price Prediction: 7% Daily Surge Stalls at a Critical Technical Crossroads
Aave (AAVE) posted a 7.43% gain on Binance spot to trade at $161.56 as of October 16, 2026, yet momentum indicators have gone flat at the top of the day's range, with the MACD histogram at zero and... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 11:44:43 AM
CoinShares reports $434M crypto fund outflows after hot U.S. CPI
CoinShares reports $434M in crypto fund outflows as U.S. inflation hits 3.7% and strong retail sales raise concerns over more Fed rate hikes.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/16/2026, 11:42:35 AM
Anthropic gets BB+ rating as Wall Street plans $60B AI financing
Anthropic's strategic financial maneuvers could significantly influence AI market dynamics, potentially reshaping competitive landscapes and valuations. The post Anthropic gets BB+ rating as Wall Street plans $60B AI financing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/16/2026, 11:38:52 AM
Etherscan launches Transaction Debugger skill for AI agents
Etherscan's Transaction Debugger enhances AI accuracy in Ethereum analysis, fostering trust and efficiency in blockchain transaction evaluations. The post Etherscan launches Transaction Debugger skill for AI agents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/16/2026, 11:36:47 AM
LDO Price Prediction: A 6.65% Intraday Bounce Runs Into a Resistance Stack
Lido DAO's token rallied 6.65% on October 16, recovering from a session low of $0.38 to $0.42, but the move has stalled directly beneath a cluster of technical resistance between $0.43 and $0.44 wh... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 11:36:43 AM
Anthropic lands BB+ credit rating from KBRA, one notch below investment grade
Anthropic's BB+ rating highlights the AI sector's growing reliance on debt markets, emphasizing the need for transparency to attract investment. The post Anthropic lands BB+ credit rating from KBRA, one notch below investment grade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/16/2026, 11:36:16 AM
AI debt concerns hit Nvidia, Broadcom, CoreWeave stocks amid rising bond yields
Rising borrowing costs and financial instability in AI infrastructure investments could hinder sector growth and increase bankruptcy risks. The post AI debt concerns hit Nvidia, Broadcom, CoreWeave stocks amid rising bond yields appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/16/2026, 11:32:49 AM
Vaneck Pulls the Plug on Its Lido Staked Ether ETF Before Launch
Vaneck has asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to let it withdraw its Lido Staked Ethereum Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), a year after filing for it. The One-Line Exit The filing was short, and in a Form RW dated Oct. 14, Vaneck Digital Assets vice president Matthew Babinsky asked the SEC to consent to […]
By Shiraz Jagati 10/16/2026, 11:30:50 AM
Ripple Pushes RLUSD Deeper Into Banking With New Cross River Partnership
New Jersey-based Cross River Bank has partnered with Ripple to bring RLUSD into its banking platform. The integration will support transactions on the XRP Ledger and allow customers to use the stablecoin alongside traditional payment methods. RLUSD Joins Cross River’s Payment Rails Cross River will integrate RLUSD into its Core Operating System,...
By Chayanika Deka 10/16/2026, 11:30:30 AM
Deutsche Bank’s Crypto Custody Push Faces an Asian Test
Deutsche Bank plans crypto custody within weeks and Asian expansion in 2027, where licensing and banking integration will shape its strategy.
By Alexander Zdravkov 10/16/2026, 11:30:21 AM
XRP spot volume surpasses Bitcoin and Ethereum on South Korea’s Upbit
XRP's dominance on Upbit highlights the potential impact of local regulatory shifts on global crypto liquidity and market dynamics. The post XRP spot volume surpasses Bitcoin and Ethereum on South Korea’s Upbit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/16/2026, 11:29:46 AM
HBAR Price Prediction: Resistance Test at $0.09 as Momentum Stalls and October Range Comes Into Focus
Hedera (HBAR) advanced 5.65% in the 24 hours to October 16, 2026, pushing spot price on Binance to $0.09 — the same level listed as both immediate and strong resistance in the supplied key-level da... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 11:28:43 AM
Solana’s Liu says Shanghai event postponed over registration surge
Solana Foundation President Lily Liu said registrations quadrupled overnight, exceeding the attendance limit registered with local authorities.
By Zoltan Vardai 10/16/2026, 11:22:47 AM
WIF Price Prediction: Rising Open Interest Meets a Thick Wall of Downtrend Resistance
Dogwifhat (WIF) gained 4.11% to $0.20 on October 16, 2026, but trades below every meaningful short-term moving average; a 7.35% surge in Binance futures open interest and elevated taker buy pressur... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 11:21:43 AM
Liquid AI’s d1-ultra takes the top spot on Artificial Analysis Decision Index
Liquid AI's d1-ultra model highlights the growing importance of calibrated AI in high-stakes decision-making, prioritizing reliability over accuracy. The post Liquid AI’s d1-ultra takes the top spot on Artificial Analysis Decision Index appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/16/2026, 11:15:10 AM
Traders will soon be able to bet on whether Coinbase, Robinhood and Marathon will hit their targets
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 16, 2026
By Omkar Godbole 10/16/2026, 11:15:00 AM
PEPE Price Prediction: Neutral Momentum and a 3% Bounce Keep October Range Forecast in Play
Pepe (PEPE) recorded a 24-hour gain of 3.02% as of October 16, 2026, with Binance spot volume reaching approximately $27.17 million, while momentum indicators sit at mid-range and a Changelly analy... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 11:14:43 AM
Ethereum lacks bullish catalyst despite Binance leverage reset, CryptoQuant analyst says
The leverage reset enhances market stability, but sustained growth hinges on fresh capital inflows and increased institutional interest. The post Ethereum lacks bullish catalyst despite Binance leverage reset, CryptoQuant analyst says appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/16/2026, 11:14:20 AM
Ethereum price rebounds 4%: Can ETH break above $2,550?
Ethereum price rebounds above $2,460 after a sharp selloff, while Binance reserves fall and analysts watch $2,500–$2,550 resistance.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/16/2026, 11:10:50 AM
Vitalik Buterin unveils privacy focused AI agent using Tor and zkAPI
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has developed an open-source privacy system for AI agents that combines Tor routing, anonymous payments and locally processed prompts to reduce the exposure of user information when accessing large language models. In an X post, Buterin…
By Rony Roy 10/16/2026, 11:08:43 AM
Circle minted another ~750 million USDC on Solana in the last 24 hours
Increased USDC minting on Solana may boost its DeFi activity and influence market perceptions of Solana's growth and competitive standing. The post Circle minted another ~750 million USDC on Solana in the last 24 hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/16/2026, 11:08:29 AM
ALGO Price Prediction: 10% Surge Meets $0.13 Wall — Bounce Confirmation Is Now the Deciding Test
Algorand jumped 10.10% to $0.12 on Binance spot on October 16, but the rally has deposited the token directly into a compression zone between the $0.12 pivot and $0.13 resistance. Coinpedia's Yash ... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 11:07:43 AM
Akash Network (AKT) Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030
Story Highlights The live price of the AKT token is $0.76495599 The AKT price could hit a high of $2.037 in 2026. The Akash Network’s price may reach $18.50 by 2030. Akash Network is changing the game by giving developers access to affordable, decentralized cloud services powered by blockchain. As the demand for computing power …
By Rizwan Ansari 10/16/2026, 11:03:00 AM
Venice Token VVV Rebounds Above $24 After a Volatile Week — What Comes Next?
Venice Token VVV traded near $24.86 after a 10.83% daily rise. Key support at $23.3712 and resistance at $25.6408 now shape the outlook.
By Elliot Veynor 10/16/2026, 11:01:11 AM
Ripple opens Wall Street’s door to Hyperliquid’s $59 billion trading market
Institutions trade swaps referencing more than 100 traditional financial markets around the clock, with Ripple Prime as the principal counterparty, Ripple announced on Oct. 15. The swaps cover stocks, equity indices, ETFs, metals, energy and foreign exchange, and they reference perpetual contracts that Trade.xyz lists on Hyperliquid. The structure...
By Gino Matos 10/16/2026, 11:00:56 AM