Moonshot AI launches Kimi K3.1 Pro, closing in on Claude Opus 5.5 in coding performance
Moonshot AI launches Kimi K3.1 Pro, scoring 65.7% on Terminal Bench 4.0 against Claude Opus 5.5's 66.4%, with open weights coming November 4. The post Moonshot AI launches Kimi K3.1 Pro, closing in on Claude Opus 5.5 in coding performance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/23/2026, 6:21:54 PM
HSBC Launches First Stablecoin, Bringing Hong Kong Dollar Payments to 3.3M Users
HSBC has launched its first stablecoin, a Hong Kong dollar-backed digital currency designed for everyday payments, marking a significant step toward mainstream adoption of blockchain-based financial services in the city. HSBC Launches Hong Kong Stablecoin The banking giant announced Friday that HSBC RedCoin (RCHKD) is launching through its PayMe...
By Andrew Hayward 10/23/2026, 6:15:08 PM
US Senator Questions Tether Over Reported Payments Linked To Former Crypto Adviser
Senator Richard Blumenthal has demanded records from Tether and consultancy Nxum over reported payments and potential ethics concerns; the inquiry is not a finding of wrongdoing.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/23/2026, 6:15:00 PM
Bitcoin ETFs shed $635 million as BTC tests their holdings’ estimated $81,500 cost basis
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded about $635 million in net outflows Thursday as the cryptocurrency traded near the estimated cost basis of the funds' Bitcoin holdings. The Oct. 22 withdrawals were the largest daily outflow since June 25 and reversed nearly 60% of the inflows the funds attracted over the previous three trading...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/23/2026, 6:10:49 PM
Frax CEO says businesses will drive next wave of stablecoin adoption as firm tests lending product
Frax CEO Sam Kazemian outlines plans for receivables financing, business payments and stablecoin lending through FraxNet. The post Frax CEO says businesses will drive next wave of stablecoin adoption as firm tests lending product appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/23/2026, 6:05:09 PM
Why This Analyst Is Bullish on Altcoins Again in 2026
The analyst puts the odds of altcoins beating Bitcoin this cycle at about 40%, sideways trading at 50% and a break below the floor at 10%.
By Wayne Jones 10/23/2026, 6:01:16 PM
Uber supports job seekers in Brazil amid tough economic conditions
Uber's role as an economic lifeline in Brazil may impact voter turnout and influence the 2026 presidential election amid economic challenges. The post Uber supports job seekers in Brazil amid tough economic conditions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/23/2026, 5:57:56 PM
Tokenized stocks offer 24/7 price signals as Nasdaq plans longer hours
Bitfinex has argued for 24/7 stock markets, citing IMF research that found 87–99% of overnight tokenized equity moves appeared in conventional securities within five minutes of the opening bell. Bitfinex said in an Oct. 23 article that tokenized equities already…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/23/2026, 5:50:13 PM
Trump backs controversial ad against Ohio Democratic candidate Acton
Trump's support for the ad may deepen GOP divisions, potentially boosting Acton's appeal among moderates and affecting Ohio's election dynamics. The post Trump backs controversial ad against Ohio Democratic candidate Acton appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/23/2026, 5:43:32 PM
US senator probes Tether after reported deal with ex-Trump crypto adviser
The Democratic ranking member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations asked Paolo Ardoino for records related to a reported deal between Tether and Nxum.
By Turner Wright 10/23/2026, 5:42:12 PM
Bitcoin Price Stuck Near $81K as Oil Surge Rattles Global Markets
Following two days of high volatility, bitcoin traded largely flat around $81,500, putting it on track for its first monthly loss since July. Bitcoin Flat Amid Geopolitical Tensions Following two days of heightened price volatility, bitcoin traded largely flat on Friday, even as surging oil prices—fueled by fears of escalating war of words between...
By Terence Zimwara 10/23/2026, 5:38:16 PM
Crypto Industry Group Pushes Congress For Small-Payment Tax Relief And Clearer Rules
The Blockchain Association has asked congressional leaders to advance bipartisan crypto tax changes, including a de minimis exemption and revised treatment of stablecoins and staking rewards.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/23/2026, 5:30:00 PM
NVIDIA details AI-agent workflow for training Microduck in simulation
NVIDIA outlined a simulation workflow for teaching Microduck to walk, combining AI planning, asset creation, Isaac Lab training and RTX Spark validation. (Read More)
By N/A 10/23/2026, 5:19:53 PM
Wells Fargo, Arm and Intuit join growing list of companies rejecting tokenized shares on OKXICE
Wells Fargo, Arm and Intuit join 22 companies rejecting tokenized shares on OKXICE, following objections from Microsoft and Alphabet. The post Wells Fargo, Arm and Intuit join growing list of companies rejecting tokenized shares on OKXICE appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/23/2026, 5:10:49 PM
Coinbase to drop this Japanese yen stablecoin years after its price crash sparked investor lawsuits
Holders who want to avoid market-rate conversion must withdraw before Monday, ahead of GMO Trust’s Nov. 11 initial direct-redemption deadline. 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 10/23/2026, 5:10:05 PM
Amazon’s AI business hits $25 billion run rate, outpacing early AWS
Amazon's rapid AI growth highlights the strategic importance of AI infrastructure investment, despite financial pressures from rising costs. The post Amazon’s AI business hits $25 billion run rate, outpacing early AWS appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/23/2026, 5:09:33 PM
VentureBeat survey finds 79% of enterprises report GPUs idle half the time or more
Underutilized GPUs highlight inefficiencies in AI infrastructure, prompting potential shifts towards optimized platforms and cost-effective solutions. The post VentureBeat survey finds 79% of enterprises report GPUs idle half the time or more appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/23/2026, 5:09:25 PM
OpenAI details Habitat storage upgrades for ChatGPT scaling
OpenAI says Habitat improvements including multi-tenancy, global caching and Azure Cosmos DB delivered 12x faster reads for ChatGPT. (Read More)
By N/A 10/23/2026, 5:07:19 PM
Bitcoin Core Ends Long Embargoes for Bugs AI Can Rediscover
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Core Ends Long Embargoes for Bugs AI Can Rediscover Bitcoin Core now fast-tracks fixes and disclosures for vulnerabilities that AI can easily rediscover, ending the long embargoes those bugs once received. This post Bitcoin Core Ends Long Embargoes for Bugs AI Can Rediscover first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is...
By Micah Zimmerman 10/23/2026, 5:06:32 PM
Bitcoin ETFs From $1.8 Trillion Giant Franklin Templeton Get Nasdaq Nod
Franklin Templeton, a $1.8 trillion asset management giant, has received Nasdaq approval to list two new Bitcoin-focused ETFs that will systematically convert dividends from U.S. stocks into Bitcoin exposure.
By Alex Dovbnya 10/23/2026, 5:01:45 PM
Artenis Takes ATNS From Presale to LBank, Bringing GMA’s Art-Focused Web3 Ecosystem to Market
With its presale concluded and ATNS/USDT trading live, GMA is taking the next step in its effort to connect digital assets, cultural experiences and on-chain participation.
By Crypto Daily 10/23/2026, 4:56:52 PM
Georgia Man and Florida Attorney Charged in Alleged Ponzi Schemes That Promised 16x Returns in Under Three Months
A Georgia investment broker and a Florida attorney have been charged with running Ponzi schemes that allegedly took nearly $2 million from investors. The post Georgia Man and Florida Attorney Charged in Alleged Ponzi Schemes That Promised 16x Returns in Under Three Months appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/23/2026, 4:55:43 PM
Wells Fargo, Intuit Join Growing Corporate Revolt Against Tokenized Stocks: Reuters
Wells Fargo, Intuit, and Arm Holdings are among six more companies objecting to having their shares traded as blockchain-based tokens, bringing the total number of corporate holdouts to 22 as Wall Street’s ambitious experiment with around-the-clock stock trading encounters mounting resistance. More Firms Reject Stock Tokenization The latest...
By Andrew Hayward 10/23/2026, 4:50:31 PM
Bitcoin ETFs Lose Over $635M In One Day Following Oil Price Spike
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin ETFs Lose Over $635M In One Day Following Oil Price Spike Investors this week were buying bitcoin ETFs but that all changed on Thursday. This post Bitcoin ETFs Lose Over $635M In One Day Following Oil Price Spike first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 10/23/2026, 4:46:36 PM
Starknet Vote Backs Research Into A Post-Quantum Layer-1 Future
A non-binding Starknet governance poll ended with 93.52% supporting research into an independent post-quantum L1; no chain migration has been approved.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/23/2026, 4:45:00 PM
Why Arthur Hayes Thinks HYPE Will Lag Behind ETH and ZEC
Arthur Hayes reportedly expects HYPE to deliver weaker returns than Ethereum and Zcash from current levels. The view follows months of position changes, including his full exit from HYPE in June. HYPE is pulling back toward the moving average that has supported its entire 2026 rally. Ethereum trades furthest below its record high of the [...]
By Alexander Stefanov 10/23/2026, 4:42:33 PM
Bitcoin to $10K? Bloomberg Analyst Warns of Brutal Scenario if Stocks Slide 20%
McGlone believes BTC's mainstream adoption through ETFs changed its investment profile, leaving it more exposed to familiar market risks.
By Wayne Jones 10/23/2026, 4:36:56 PM
Securitize confirms 12 stocks live on Solana with eligible US access
Securitize has confirmed that 12 tokenized U.S. stocks, including Apple, Nvidia and Tesla, are live on Solana for eligible investors, with each token backed by a share the company says is never lent out. In its Oct. 23 X post,…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/23/2026, 4:34:59 PM
Stellar (XLM) Makes History With First Repo Backed by U.S. Debt
Stellar (XLM) hosts a historic multi-million dollar interbank loan for under a cent, bypassing traditional banking infrastructure.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 10/23/2026, 4:30:30 PM
Hedera’s ETF Swells 69%: Can HBAR Price Finally Follow?
Hedera’s native crypto trades under two crucial thresholds while ETFs carry on showcasing exponential growth. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 10/23/2026, 4:30:00 PM
Shiba Inu Exchange Netflow Hits 77 Billion SHIB in 24 Hours
Shiba Inu exchange netflow is increasing amid the broader market downturn, projecting a positive balance as momentum fades.
By Caroline Amosun 10/23/2026, 4:22:33 PM
Netanyahu seeks blockchain plan to counter potential financial sanctions
Netanyahu's blockchain initiative highlights a shift towards financial autonomy, potentially reshaping Israel's economic and geopolitical landscape. The post Netanyahu seeks blockchain plan to counter potential financial sanctions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/23/2026, 4:21:29 PM
KBC Group adds roughly $5.9 million in Strategy shares to its Bitcoin bet
KBC's investment strategy highlights growing institutional interest in crypto, but also underscores the risks of concentrated exposure in volatile assets. The post KBC Group adds roughly $5.9 million in Strategy shares to its Bitcoin bet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/23/2026, 4:20:44 PM
XRP News: Why Korea’s KYC-Ready Traders Could Fast-Track XRP Tokenization
South Korea accounts for about 30% of all XRP trading volume, according to Evernorth CEO Asheesh Birla. Speaking on a panel in Korea, he said that liquidity puts the country ahead in turning XRP from a coin people trade into capital that supports tokenized real-world assets. Birla added that XRP was the No. 1 asset …
By Anjali Belgaumkar 10/23/2026, 4:18:28 PM
KBC Group boosts stake in Strategy, holding $6M in shares
KBC Group's increased stake in Strategy highlights growing institutional interest in Bitcoin, potentially influencing market dynamics and regulatory trends. The post KBC Group boosts stake in Strategy, holding $6M in shares appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/23/2026, 4:18:11 PM
Bitcoin Core updates security policy for AI-assisted bug hunting
Bitcoin Core's policy shift highlights the growing influence of AI in cybersecurity, emphasizing rapid response over traditional secrecy. The post Bitcoin Core updates security policy for AI-assisted bug hunting appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/23/2026, 4:17:55 PM
Solana’s Yakovenko puts 5 major apps ahead of validators and developers
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has named five major applications as higher priorities for network optimization than validators, developers, market makers, or core engineers, arguing that products holding substantial assets and handling retail trading volume deserve the most attention. Anatoly Yakovenko…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/23/2026, 4:14:19 PM
New York Seeks $1.37B From Novatech Founders in Crypto Fraud Case
New York is seeking about $1.37 billion from Novatech founders Cynthia and Eddy Petion after a court entered a default judgment in a crypto fraud case. State filings show investors deposited more than $1.16 billion, while only about $26 million was sent to the platform used for trading. Novatech Founders Face $1.37B Claim After Failing […]
By Emmanuel Musa 10/23/2026, 4:10:26 PM
SEC flags tokenization as high-risk area in 2027 market examinations
The SEC’s latest priorities highlight tokenization as an emerging market risk, while cryptocurrencies remain absent as a standalone examination category.
By Nate Kostar 10/23/2026, 4:08:40 PM
BNB Chain processes 1.51B transactions in Q3 as tokenized equity trading jumps 11x
BNB Chain's surge in tokenized equity trading highlights a shift towards decentralized finance, potentially reshaping traditional markets. The post BNB Chain processes 1.51B transactions in Q3 as tokenized equity trading jumps 11x appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/23/2026, 4:05:20 PM
Binance Coin (BNB) Bags Major Hong Kong Listing, Founder Reacts
BNB lands a massive regulatory win on Hong Kong’s top brokerage pipeline as founder CZ responds.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 10/23/2026, 4:05:05 PM
Dune Adds Real-Time Spot And Perpetual Trade Feeds Across On-Chain Markets
Dune has launched normalized real-time feeds for spot and perpetual DEX trades, designed to help institutional desks compare fragmented blockchain-market execution.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/23/2026, 4:00:00 PM
PaperTrade attracted $140M, then changed the rules. Was it a bait and switch?
Market skepticism grows as PaperTrade's tokenomics shift raises concerns over liquidity, dilution, and future valuation prospects. The post PaperTrade attracted $140M, then changed the rules. Was it a bait and switch? appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/23/2026, 3:58:54 PM
Brent crude tops $116 as oil spike drags crypto into risk-off mood
Rising oil prices exacerbate inflation concerns, impacting risk assets like crypto and equities, as markets adjust to tighter monetary policy. The post Brent crude tops $116 as oil spike drags crypto into risk-off mood appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/23/2026, 3:58:41 PM
Midnight Plans Private DeFi Trading Against Liquidity on Other Chains
Midnight plans to bring private DeFi trading to liquidity on Ethereum and other EVM-compatible networks. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 10/23/2026, 3:56:00 PM
Circle Gateway Adds cirBTC and EURC Unified Balance Support
Circle says Gateway now supports cirBTC and EURC alongside USDC, extending unified balances and crosschain access across supported networks. (Read More)
By N/A 10/23/2026, 3:53:44 PM
Evernorth’s $132 million funding option could buy more XRP while reducing XRP per share
A conditional model puts the XRP allocation hurdle near 70%, while actual accretion depends on ownership, exercises and purchases. 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 10/23/2026, 3:50:06 PM
Circle adds EURC pre-mint address for Solana Gateway
Circle said it deployed a new pre-mint address for EURC on Solana to support Gateway, with no changes required for API users. (Read More)
By N/A 10/23/2026, 3:44:44 PM
TikTok US reportedly seeks multiple gigawatts of computing capacity
TikTok's potential expansion in computing capacity could intensify competition for limited resources, impacting infrastructure costs and timelines. The post TikTok US reportedly seeks multiple gigawatts of computing capacity appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/23/2026, 3:44:13 PM
Franklin Templeton Clears Final Hurdle For ETFs That Turn Stock Dividends Into Bitcoin
Bitcoin Magazine Franklin Templeton Clears Final Hurdle For ETFs That Turn Stock Dividends Into Bitcoin Franklin Templeton, the $1.7 trillion asset manager, registered two Nasdaq-listed funds yesterday. Both launch with a 95/5 split between U.S. stocks and bitcoin, and every dividend buys more bitcoin. This post Franklin Templeton Clears Final...
By Micah Zimmerman 10/23/2026, 3:40:05 PM