Germany and NVIDIA deepen industrial AI cooperation
Germany signed a declaration of intent with NVIDIA to advance physical AI models and expand industrial AI use across manufacturing and related sectors. (Read More)
By N/A 10/19/2026, 9:22:58 PM
Hoskinson reveals new code for Cardano, but $63M TVL exposes a gap
Charles Hoskinson is developing a new programming language for Cardano as the blockchain approaches a pivotal test of commercial demand. The Cardano founder said he is working with developer Lucas Rosa, a software engineer at Input Output Global, on a language supporting intent-based transactions and proof-carrying data using Groth16 cryptographic...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/19/2026, 9:20:24 PM
Justin Sun outlines TRON’s plans beyond digital dollars
TRON's expansion into tokenized assets could revolutionize global market access, but regulatory challenges may impact its ambitious timeline. The post Justin Sun outlines TRON’s plans beyond digital dollars appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/19/2026, 9:19:56 PM
Stargate to end v2 support for Gravity, Camp, GOAT and Metis on October 23, 2026
The end of Stargate v2 support signals a shift towards more efficient blockchain operations, urging users to adapt swiftly to avoid disruptions. The post Stargate to end v2 support for Gravity, Camp, GOAT and Metis on October 23, 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/19/2026, 9:18:45 PM
Solana Achieves 104% Transaction Growth
Solana has recorded a massive 104% increase in non-vote transactions, processing a staggering 8.92 billion transactions in Q3 2026 compared to Q4 2025.
By Alex Dovbnya 10/19/2026, 9:09:49 PM
JPMorgan Brings JPM Coin to Ethereum as Wall Street Embrace Expands
JPMorgan Chase is expanding its JPM Coin deposit token to Ethereum, bringing blockchain-based dollar payments to the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency network as traditional financial institutions increasingly embrace public blockchain infrastructure. JPMorgan Expands to Ethereum Mainnet The largest U.S. bank announced Monday that JPM Coin,...
By Andrew Hayward 10/19/2026, 9:05:15 PM
South Korea plans $520 billion Samsung and SK hynix chip hub in Gwangju
The new chip hub could boost regional economic growth and technological advancement but may strain US-South Korea diplomatic ties. The post South Korea plans $520 billion Samsung and SK hynix chip hub in Gwangju appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/19/2026, 9:05:13 PM
Solana treasury firm SkyAI sells all SOL holdings, launches $201M buyback
The former medical device maker has liquidated its Solana treasury and is offering to repurchase shares and warrants using its $223.8 million cash holdings.
By Nate Kostar 10/19/2026, 9:04:34 PM
AI stocks now make up 49% of the S&P 500, the second-highest concentration on record
The dominance of AI stocks in the S&P 500 raises concerns about market vulnerability and diversification challenges for passive investors. The post AI stocks now make up 49% of the S&P 500, the second-highest concentration on record appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/19/2026, 9:04:07 PM
Sentora’s OUSD lending vault holds $43M on Tempo, but almost nobody is borrowing
The lack of borrowing in Sentora's OUSD vault highlights challenges in generating organic yield, potentially impacting future DeFi adoption. The post Sentora’s OUSD lending vault holds $43M on Tempo, but almost nobody is borrowing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/19/2026, 9:03:31 PM
Solana non-vote transactions surge 104% in Q3 2026, reaching 8.92B
The surge in Solana's transactions suggests increased network demand, potentially influencing its market valuation and future price trends. The post Solana non-vote transactions surge 104% in Q3 2026, reaching 8.92B appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/19/2026, 9:03:21 PM
XRP Ledger patches lending protocol with follow-up amendment before launch
The delayed launch and patching of XRP Ledger's lending protocol highlight the complexities and challenges in achieving consensus for blockchain upgrades. The post XRP Ledger patches lending protocol with follow-up amendment before launch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/19/2026, 9:02:36 PM
South Korea Faces Fresh Push To Delay Crypto Gains Tax Until 2029
South Korea is approaching another decision point on its long-delayed cryptocurrency gains tax, with exchanges and policymakers preparing to discuss whether the January 2027 start date is realistic. TL;DR: The country’s planned crypto tax has already been deferred three times. A new proposal would push implementation toward 2029, but no additional...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/19/2026, 9:00:00 PM
Best stablecoin yield in 2026: 6 ways to earn on USDT and USDC, ranked by where the money comes from
Every stablecoin yield product answers the same awkward question.Your USDC doesn’t appreciate. It’s engineered not to. So when a platform offers you 4%, 8%, or 20% on a dollar-pegged token, that money is coming from somewhere specific — and the…
By Guest 10/19/2026, 9:00:00 PM
TRON handles about 73% of stablecoin transaction volume in September 2026
TRON's dominance in stablecoin transactions highlights its growing influence in crypto infrastructure, potentially reshaping financial ecosystems. The post TRON handles about 73% of stablecoin transaction volume in September 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/19/2026, 8:55:13 PM
Bitcoin faces third liquidation risk as ETF outflows slow by 66%
Bitcoin has drawn a warning of a third October liquidation wave from Bitfinex analysts after futures positions grew despite falling prices, and U.S. spot ETFs posted another $228.4 million in weekly outflows. Bitfinex Alpha analysts identified $79,821 as a potential…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/19/2026, 8:55:05 PM
Qubic Pushes Back on Hack Claims: Weak Wallet Seeds Were to Blame
A wallet seed generation flaw led to Qubic's massive breach, prompting a network halt while most stolen funds remain frozen.
By Chayanika Deka 10/19/2026, 8:55:00 PM
Ex-OpenAI engineer accused of espionage had Saudi backing, prosecutors say
The incident underscores the growing geopolitical tensions in tech espionage, highlighting the strategic importance of AI expertise globally. The post Ex-OpenAI engineer accused of espionage had Saudi backing, prosecutors say appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/19/2026, 8:48:31 PM
Ondo and Superstate lead weekly growth in tokenized US T-bill market
The rise of tokenized T-bills highlights growing blockchain integration in finance, yet limited DeFi use suggests untapped potential. The post Ondo and Superstate lead weekly growth in tokenized US T-bill market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/19/2026, 8:47:10 PM
Falcon Finance leads weekly stablecoin growth with $64.6M jump
Falcon Finance's significant stablecoin growth highlights its competitive edge and potential influence on the broader crypto market dynamics. The post Falcon Finance leads weekly stablecoin growth with $64.6M jump appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/19/2026, 8:46:05 PM
Anthropic eyes $2T IPO as AI surpassing humans prediction gains attention
Anthropic's potential $2T IPO highlights the growing market influence of AI advancements, shaping investor expectations and strategic investments. The post Anthropic eyes $2T IPO as AI surpassing humans prediction gains attention appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/19/2026, 8:44:03 PM
Anthropic’s $500B valuation cut dims 2026 IPO prospects
Anthropic's valuation cut raises concerns about its financial stability and market confidence, potentially affecting future AI sector IPOs. The post Anthropic’s $500B valuation cut dims 2026 IPO prospects appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/19/2026, 8:43:58 PM
Ethereum Institutional taps former Coinbase research chief David Duong as Head of US
Duong's leadership could accelerate Ethereum's integration into traditional finance, potentially reshaping institutional engagement with blockchain. The post Ethereum Institutional taps former Coinbase research chief David Duong as Head of US appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/19/2026, 8:30:24 PM
Logos launches evidence layer for tokenized assets at Money20/20
Logos' evidence layer could streamline tokenized asset evaluation, reducing redundancy and fostering industry-wide standardization and trust. The post Logos launches evidence layer for tokenized assets at Money20/20 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/19/2026, 8:29:42 PM
SEC to host roundtable on machine-understandable data for super intelligence
The SEC's focus on machine-readable data could reshape financial analysis, raising questions about AI governance, data quality, and accountability. The post SEC to host roundtable on machine-understandable data for super intelligence appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/19/2026, 8:28:15 PM
Tether says its freezes drove a 94% drop in Iran-linked stablecoin volumes
Tether's proactive compliance highlights the potential for stablecoin issuers to influence global financial regulations and enforcement. The post Tether says its freezes drove a 94% drop in Iran-linked stablecoin volumes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/19/2026, 8:25:47 PM
Crypto PAC pours $362K into California race voters essentially decided in August
A Fairshake affiliate is supporting incumbent Aisha Wahab through ads in November, but the congresswoman already won a special election in the district.
By Turner Wright 10/19/2026, 8:22:41 PM
Tether: Senator's investigation misses positive work that's led to lower Iran volumes
The stablecoin issuer's CEO, Paolo Ardoino, has been defending against accusations that the firm's stablecoins have fueled financial activity in Iran.
By Jesse Hamilton 10/19/2026, 8:21:13 PM
Project Eleven co-founder warns AI is finding cracks in post-quantum cryptography
AI's ability to uncover vulnerabilities in post-quantum cryptography accelerates the need for adaptive security measures in digital asset protection. The post Project Eleven co-founder warns AI is finding cracks in post-quantum cryptography appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/19/2026, 8:19:55 PM
Shiba Inu Joins This Greenlist Alongside BTC & ETH
Here’s how Shiba Inu joined Japan’s Elite-Green list alongside top notch cryptos like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 10/19/2026, 8:16:00 PM
Circle cites 175+ institutions as CPN wins Money20/20 payments bronze
Circle has cited more than 175 financial institutions helping build Circle Payments Network after the stablecoin payments service won bronze in the Payments category at the Money20/20 Money Awards. Circle said in its award announcement that the institutions were helping…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/19/2026, 8:15:07 PM
Visa and Mesh Seek to End the Separate Crypto Card Requirement
Mesh and Visa are joining forces to let consumers spend cryptocurrency and stablecoins at more than 175 million merchant locations without obtaining a separate crypto card or manually converting their holdings into cash. Announced Monday, the partnership connects digital wallets to Visa’s global payments network, although the companies have yet to...
By Jamie Redman 10/19/2026, 8:15:04 PM
Tokenized Tesla and SpaceX shares reach $364.5 million in onchain market cap
The rise of tokenized Tesla and SpaceX shares highlights growing blockchain integration in finance, offering new access but posing liquidity risks. The post Tokenized Tesla and SpaceX shares reach $364.5 million in onchain market cap appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/19/2026, 8:14:37 PM
BNB Chain’s tokenized stock market cap grows by $239.3M in a week
BNB Chain's growth highlights the rapid expansion and potential concentration risks in the tokenized stock market, signaling broader adoption. The post BNB Chain’s tokenized stock market cap grows by $239.3M in a week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/19/2026, 8:13:19 PM
Germany and Nvidia expand industrial AI cooperation in Berlin
Germany signed a joint AI declaration with Nvidia as Merz and Huang outlined industrial AI plans and new startup investments in Berlin. (Read More)
By N/A 10/19/2026, 8:08:56 PM
Circle’s EURC adds $4.8 million in a week as euro stablecoins keep inching up
EURC's growth highlights the increasing diversification in stablecoin markets, potentially reducing reliance on USD-backed assets globally. The post Circle’s EURC adds $4.8 million in a week as euro stablecoins keep inching up appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/19/2026, 8:04:25 PM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Sam Bourgi 10/19/2026, 8:02:30 PM
Circle primer frames stablecoins as treasury settlement rail
Circle says regulated stablecoins can support 24/7 treasury settlement, cross-border transfers and liquidity management without replacing bank rails. (Read More)
By N/A 10/19/2026, 8:00:56 PM
Kraken’s opt-in European wallet can expose spot holdings to futures losses
After eligible EEA Kraken Pro users opt in, default cross margin can draw on their full eligible balance, including qualifying Earn holdings. 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 10/19/2026, 8:00:12 PM
Kraken Parent Payward Moves Into European Banking With Saldo Deal
Payward, the company behind crypto exchange Kraken, has agreed to acquire Lithuania-based Saldo Bank, taking a route into European banking that goes beyond obtaining another exchange registration. TL;DR: The proposed acquisition would give Payward an existing licensed banking operation in Europe. The deal remains subject to regulatory approval and...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/19/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Solana reports 8.92B Q3 transactions as SOL trades near $104
Solana has reported 8.92 billion successful non-vote transactions for the third quarter of 2026, more than double its Q4 2025 total, while SOL has remained near $104. Solana’s chart, published in an Oct. 20 post and sourced to Allium, puts…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/19/2026, 7:58:34 PM
Goldman Sachs upgrades CoreWeave to buy, calling debt fears overblown
Goldman's upgrade suggests CoreWeave's long-term contracts and asset-backed loans may mitigate debt concerns, impacting investor sentiment. The post Goldman Sachs upgrades CoreWeave to buy, calling debt fears overblown appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/19/2026, 7:58:31 PM
Ethereum holds 54.1% of $300.3B stablecoin supply across 47 chains
Ethereum's stablecoin dominance faces challenges as Tron's rising transfer volume and supply gains could shift market dynamics if trends persist. The post Ethereum holds 54.1% of $300.3B stablecoin supply across 47 chains appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/19/2026, 7:57:45 PM
Arc stablecoin market cap grows by $155M in past week
Arc's rapid stablecoin growth highlights potential volatility due to concentrated holdings and declining user engagement, despite institutional backing. The post Arc stablecoin market cap grows by $155M in past week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/19/2026, 7:56:06 PM
Market participants weigh in on SEC’s proposed crypto regulations
The financial agency is scheduled to close public comments on its ‘Regulation Crypto Assets’ proposed in August.
By Turner Wright 10/19/2026, 7:54:38 PM
AMD details GPU passthrough workflow for Proxmox VE
AMD published a guide to running passed-through Radeon GPUs in Proxmox VE VMs with ROCm and PyTorch for isolated, API-managed workloads. (Read More)
By N/A 10/19/2026, 7:53:56 PM
Thoma Bravo’s Seth Boro warns of cybersecurity risks amid AI growth
AI's rapid growth necessitates robust cybersecurity measures to maintain trust and prevent malicious exploitation, impacting both businesses and consumers. The post Thoma Bravo’s Seth Boro warns of cybersecurity risks amid AI growth appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/19/2026, 7:53:23 PM
Cryptocurrencies like Hyperliquid, Zcash soar over 100% in 2026: Motley Fool
The surge in cryptocurrencies like Hyperliquid and Zcash in 2026 highlights growing investor confidence and potential market resilience amid volatility. The post Cryptocurrencies like Hyperliquid, Zcash soar over 100% in 2026: Motley Fool appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/19/2026, 7:45:28 PM
Anthropic in talks to buy $45 billion in computing power from Nscale
Nscale's potential $45B deal with Anthropic highlights the growing demand for AI infrastructure, but raises concerns about execution and reliance on few clients. The post Anthropic in talks to buy $45 billion in computing power from Nscale appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/19/2026, 7:45:24 PM
AMD says Nunchux video AI ran faster than playback on MI355X
AMD reported Nunchux optimized MiniMax-H3 video generation on eight Instinct MI355X GPUs to finish clips faster than playback. (Read More)
By N/A 10/19/2026, 7:44:56 PM