90% of businesses using stablecoins at scale say it’s worth the effort, Payoneer survey finds
The increasing adoption of stablecoins by businesses highlights their potential to revolutionize financial infrastructure and cross-border operations. The post 90% of businesses using stablecoins at scale say it’s worth the effort, Payoneer survey finds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/19/2026, 3:08:25 PM
Rome Protocol details Solana EVM access as lending demos run on testnet
Rome Protocol has published connection details for its Hadrian testnet, giving developers a USDC-funded environment to try Ethereum-style applications inside Solana, while its documentation separately lists a mainnet network called Rubicon. Rome Protocol’s Oct. 18 post identifies Hadrian as a…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/19/2026, 3:07:48 PM
Bitcoin holders are borrowing on Base at record levels
The rise in Bitcoin-backed borrowing on Base could signal a shift in DeFi dynamics, potentially influencing future regulatory and market trends. The post Bitcoin holders are borrowing on Base at record levels appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/19/2026, 3:05:02 PM
Coinbase unveils AI-driven crypto perpetuals management feature
AI-driven management in Coinbase could boost crypto engagement and trading volume, potentially impacting Ethereum's market dynamics and price. The post Coinbase unveils AI-driven crypto perpetuals management feature appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/19/2026, 3:02:32 PM
Stablecoin Payments Reach $482 Billion As Token Supply Barely Grows
A new payments dataset offers a useful correction to the idea that stablecoin growth must be measured by how many tokens are in circulation. The stock of digital dollars has barely moved this year, but the amount being used for payments has climbed sharply. TL;DR: Allium estimates $482 billion in identifiable stablecoin payments through September...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/19/2026, 3:00:00 PM
Zerohash rolls out a new tool to move crypto without copying wallet addresses
The launch comes as Zerohash bids for a federal trust charter.
By Francisco Rodrigues 10/19/2026, 2:58:40 PM
European governments warn citizens over security in France amid riots
The security warnings may lead to increased travel hesitancy, impacting tourism and economic stability in France amid ongoing unrest. The post European governments warn citizens over security in France amid riots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/19/2026, 2:49:07 PM
Barclays analysis fuels Tesla-SpaceX merger speculation
Increased merger speculation could impact investor strategies and market dynamics, despite the absence of official confirmation from Tesla or SpaceX. The post Barclays analysis fuels Tesla-SpaceX merger speculation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/19/2026, 2:46:29 PM
Dogecoin’s $36 Billion Cluster Faces a Fresh Challenge
Market connoisseurs are watching whether the large holder cluster acts as support or becomes a massive dip source. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 10/19/2026, 2:42:00 PM
MemeCore Price Falls 30% in a Week Despite New LayerZero Bridge
MemeCore’s M token has lost about 30% in a week and trades near its lowest level since early July. Price has broken out of its two-month range and is falling inside a narrow downward channel. RSI shows extreme selling pressure, but there is still no technical sign of a bottom. A new LayerZero and Stargate [...]
By Alexander Stefanov 10/19/2026, 2:36:49 PM
BTC, ETH, and XRP at Turning Points: Major Breakout or Deep Correction Coming Next?
The cryptocurrencies may deliver substantial gains, but only under the right conditions.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 10/19/2026, 2:35:01 PM
Crypto Hacks Cost $1.18 Billion In Q3 As Smart Contract Exploits Surge
Crypto’s third-quarter security bill came to $1.18 billion, but the headline total is only part of Hacken’s latest warning. The firm recorded 107 incidents between July and September, with smart-contract exploits taking a much larger share of losses than they did three months earlier. TL;DR: Hacken reported $1.18 billion stolen across 107...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/19/2026, 2:30:00 PM
Crypto ETFs Lose $593M in a Week as Bitcoin, Ether Selling Persists
U.S. crypto ETFs remained under pressure in the week through Oct. 16, with bitcoin funds losing about $229 million and ether ETFs shedding $320 million. The pace of withdrawals eased from the previous week, yet selling spread across all major ETFs as investors continued to reduce risk. Crypto ETF Outflows Drop 52% but All Major […]
By Emmanuel Musa 10/19/2026, 2:27:15 PM
Binance’s SOXL mark fell 5.9% despite a 3% price band. Here’s why
A moving weekend index helps explain how a 5.9% opening-to-low mark decline coexisted with minute-close mark/index gaps below 3%. 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, 2:20:42 PM
Ledger Reseller Attack Raises Questions About Hardware Wallet Supply Chains
A hardware wallet’s strongest cryptography offers little protection when an attacker can interfere with the device before its owner even switches it on. That is the uncomfortable lesson from the CryptoBilis case now facing Ledger customers in Southeast Asia. TL;DR: Investigators have linked roughly $90 million or more in reported crypto losses to...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/19/2026, 2:15:00 PM
Anthropic readies model that reads users’ intentions better – The Information
Anthropic's AI advancements could reshape industry standards, influencing competitive dynamics and market expectations in AI technology. The post Anthropic readies model that reads users’ intentions better – The Information appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/19/2026, 2:04:33 PM
Strive adds $335 million in Bitcoin ahead of SATS IPO proceeds settlement
Strive's aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy highlights the growing trend of corporations hedging against monetary debasement, impacting market dynamics. The post Strive adds $335 million in Bitcoin ahead of SATS IPO proceeds settlement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/19/2026, 2:02:04 PM
BNB Foundation Completes 37th Quarterly BNB Token Burn
Key Highlights: BNB Foundation completes BNB chain’s 47th quarterly burn, removing 1,646,196.44 BNB worth approximately $1.197 billion dollars…
By Khwaish Manwani 10/19/2026, 2:01:31 PM
Fidelity Pays $500,000 In California Crypto Withdrawal Settlement
California has secured a $500,000 settlement with Fidelity Digital Asset Services over restrictions that previously prevented some crypto customers from moving purchased coins to their own wallets. TL;DR: Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the settlement on October 16. California challenged historical withdrawal restrictions; Fidelity disputes...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/19/2026, 2:00:00 PM
Bitmine adds 12,535 ETH as Ethereum price stays below $2,500
Bitmine's Ethereum holdings reach 6.04 million ETH as the price trades near $2,422, with bearish momentum persisting despite its latest purchase.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/19/2026, 2:00:00 PM
Microsoft warns of ‘agentic insiders’ in enterprise AI security
Microsoft says internal AI agents need continuous monitoring, with real-time controls, identity, permissions and traceability across enterprise systems. (Read More)
By N/A 10/19/2026, 1:59:16 PM
Houthi missile strike kills 53 at Yemen training camp, escalating conflict
The escalation in Yemen's conflict could destabilize the region further, impacting market perceptions and increasing the risk of broader hostilities. The post Houthi missile strike kills 53 at Yemen training camp, escalating conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/19/2026, 1:53:03 PM
SkyAI sells Solana treasury, initiates $201M tender offer
SkyAI's strategic shift away from Solana may signal broader market skepticism, potentially impacting Solana's valuation and investor sentiment. The post SkyAI sells Solana treasury, initiates $201M tender offer appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/19/2026, 1:51:16 PM
Microsoft argues agentic AI needs continuous supervision
Microsoft says enterprise AI agents can act as “agentic insiders” and outlines Project Perception as a way to monitor and contain them. (Read More)
By N/A 10/19/2026, 1:50:46 PM
Binance AI Pro Turns Plain-Text Prompts Into Automated Trading Strategies
Binance’s new AI agent lets users build and test trading bots without code. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Alex Costa 10/19/2026, 1:45:00 PM
MARA-Linked Wallets Send 1,000 Bitcoin To Exchanges, But A Sale Is Unconfirmed
Addresses associated by on-chain analysts with miner MARA Holdings have sent approximately 1,000 BTC to Binance and Gate over five days, putting the company’s treasury movements back in focus. TL;DR: Lookonchain-linked analysis values the transfers at about $82.8 million. Exchange deposits can precede selling, but the transfers do not establish...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/19/2026, 1:45:00 PM
PLTR Price Prediction: Analyst Targets Stretch to $250, But the Chart Is Stuck Below Every Key Short-Term Average
Mizuho and Baird both lifted their Palantir price targets in mid-October 2026 — to $245 and $250 respectively — while Phillip Securities moved in the opposite direction with a Neutral downgrade at ... (Read More)
By N/A 10/19/2026, 1:42:46 PM
Alberta holds nonbinding referendum on independence from Canada
Alberta's referendum, though nonbinding, could fuel ongoing separatist discourse, impacting future political strategies and regional unity. The post Alberta holds nonbinding referendum on independence from Canada appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/19/2026, 1:42:22 PM
Ethereum tipped to hit $7,000 by this date
As Ethereum (ETH) seeks to reclaim the $2,500 resistance, a new technical analysis suggests the second-largest cryptocurrency could hit $7,000 … Continue reading The post Ethereum tipped to hit $7,000 by this date appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 10/19/2026, 1:37:48 PM
Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC shrugs off “Black Monday” fears, eyes rebound toward $85,000
Bitcoin (BTC) price is trading in the green above $82,500 on Monday, extending the mild rebound gains from the previous day.
By N/A 10/19/2026, 1:37:05 PM
'Right Way for Ethereum?' Zcash Cofounder Backs Vitalik's Quantum-Ready Approach
The discussion highlights a growing focus across the crypto industry on ensuring that major blockchains remain secure as quantum technology advances.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 10/19/2026, 1:35:32 PM
HOOD Price Prediction: Three Analyst Targets at $120 or Above While the Binance Contract Trades $20 Behind
Robinhood Markets collected three analyst opinions in three days — from Wells Fargo's cautious Equal-Weight at $120 to Truist's Buy-rated $134 target — yet the Binance tokenized stock contract sits... (Read More)
By N/A 10/19/2026, 1:33:46 PM
JPMorgan’s JPM Coin Lands on Ethereum With Support for Transfers Across Two Networks
JPMorgan is expanding its onchain payment ambitions with JPM Coin on Ethereum.
By Chayanika Deka 10/19/2026, 1:33:41 PM
Claude Traces NIST Cryptography Seeds To An Old Random-Number Generator
An unusual piece of cryptography history has gained an answer. Anthropic says Claude reconstructed how the original seed values behind several widely used NIST elliptic curves were generated, resolving a question that had attracted suspicion for more than two decades. TL;DR: Claude identified a process involving the C library’s lrand48 generator...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/19/2026, 1:30:00 PM
Made an ‘honest’ mistake with crypto taxes? New bill offers way out
A proposed US bill would let crypto investors correct past tax reporting mistakes through a dedicated disclosure program, with reduced penalties for eligible taxpayers.
By Christina Comben 10/19/2026, 1:30:00 PM
Here’s why XRP lost nearly $6 billion in a week
Even though the XRP Ledger (XRPL) saw its daily transaction volume explode to nearly $50 billion on October 19, 2026, … Continue reading The post Here’s why XRP lost nearly $6 billion in a week appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 10/19/2026, 1:26:41 PM
Hyperliquid Policy Center seeks five changes to SEC crypto rules
Hyperliquid Policy Center urges the SEC to revise proposed crypto rules covering airdrops, token trading, buybacks, safe harbors and state protections.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/19/2026, 1:25:00 PM
COIN Price Prediction: Pivot-Point Stalemate as Bearish Moving Average Stack Holds Firm
Coinbase tokenized stock on Binance Futures is trading at $174.85, marginally above its calculated pivot of $174.37, while every tracked moving average sits overhead — a structurally pressured setu... (Read More)
By N/A 10/19/2026, 1:24:46 PM
$2 XRP Back 'On Menu' as BlackRock Predicts Wall St. Tokenization: Main Crypto News This Morning
Crypto news this morning, Oct 19: Wall Street's $50 billion AI debt crisis triggers a historic liquidity flight straight into Bitcoin and XRP.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 10/19/2026, 1:24:25 PM
Ethereum’s faster proofs face Vitalik’s next test: a hard cost limit
Fast sampled blocks do not establish the maximum proving burden, while Ethereum’s CPU gas analysis excludes proof generation. 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, 1:20:55 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 Yohan Yun 10/19/2026, 1:19:50 PM
BABA Price Prediction: JPMorgan Trims Target to $200 as Tokenized Contract Stalls at Moving Average Cluster
JPMorgan analyst Alex Yao maintained an Overweight rating on NYSE-listed Alibaba while cutting the price target from $210 to $200 on October 12, 2026, per Benzinga's dated analyst-ratings record. T... (Read More)
By N/A 10/19/2026, 1:15:46 PM
EMCD Adds Zcash (ZEC) Mining Pool
Hong Kong, China, October 19th, 2026, EMCD, global crypto mining pool, today launched a mining...
By Globe PR Wire 10/19/2026, 1:15:36 PM
XRPL Cleanup Fix Gains Validator Support While Lending Amendment Waits
XRP Ledger validators are advancing a maintenance amendment while the network’s proposed native lending features face a more complicated path through governance. TL;DR: The fixCleanup3_4_0 amendment has cleared the 80% support threshold in recent validator snapshots, beginning the sustained-consensus period required for activation. The separate...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/19/2026, 1:15:00 PM
Public companies object to OKX-ICE’s tokenized stock plan
Nine public companies objected to having their shares offered in tokenized form by OKX and ICE, testing whether platforms can create blockchain-based markets without issuer consent.
By Zoltan Vardai 10/19/2026, 1:13:53 PM
NFLX Price Prediction: Analyst Target Cuts and Aggressive Taker Selling Leave Tokenized Contract Stalled Below Key Averages
Wedbush Securities and BMO Capital Markets each cut their Netflix price targets on October 16, 2026 — both retaining Outperform ratings while signalling that a near-term recovery may take time to m... (Read More)
By N/A 10/19/2026, 1:07:46 PM
MARA Ships $83 Million in Bitcoin to Exchanges as Its Stock Sinks 45%
Wallets tied to MARA Holdings, one of the largest public bitcoin miners, have moved 1,000 BTC worth about $82.8 million to crypto exchanges in five days, while MARA’s shares have nearly halved in a month. Following the Coins Onchain trackers flagged the transfers early Monday, writing that MARA “appears to be selling” after wallets linked […]
By Shiraz Jagati 10/19/2026, 1:05:15 PM
Strategy Bitcoin Buys Slow as Company Focus Remains on STRC Buybacks
Strategy added a modest amount of Bitcoin last week, funded through common share sales. Most of the week’s capital went to repurchasing STRC preferred shares. The company expanded its digital credit buyback authorization. Long-term Bitcoin holders have slowed the pace of their selling. Strategy bitcoin purchases slowed to 267 BTC between October...
By Alexander Stefanov 10/19/2026, 1:04:16 PM
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 6.04 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash & Marketable Securities Holdings of $15.1 Billion
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 6.04 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash & Marketable Securities Holdings of $15.1 Billion
By Chainwire 10/19/2026, 1:03:24 PM
PrimeXBT Cuts Costs for New Crypto Traders with 14-Day VIP Welcome Offer
PrimeXBT Cuts Costs for New Crypto Traders with 14-Day VIP Welcome Offer
By Chainwire 10/19/2026, 1:01:43 PM