Uranium Finance hacker convicted over DeFi exploits and laundering
The conviction highlights the enduring vulnerability of DeFi platforms and the lengthy process of legal recourse, impacting user trust. The post Uranium Finance hacker convicted over DeFi exploits and laundering appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/8/2026, 11:41:47 AM
These 3 altcoins lose key support, how low can they go?
Three altcoins are under pressure as LINK, ADA and SOL lose key chart levels, with traders watching $12.39, $0.21 and $111 if selling continues.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/8/2026, 11:39:30 AM
CrowdStrike says hacker behind South Korean bank attacks likely operated from China
The incident highlights the rising threat of individual cybercriminals using advanced AI tools, prompting urgent calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures. The post CrowdStrike says hacker behind South Korean bank attacks likely operated from China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 11:34:57 AM
US Government Shifts $770M in Bitcoin as Mystery Wallets Emerge
The U.S. government transferred approximately 9,261 BTC, valued at $770 million, to Coinbase Prime on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Galaxy Research. While much of the bitcoin originated from known criminal seizures, researchers identified another 2,456 BTC from previously unrecognized holdings. The discovery adds a new wrinkle to...
By Jamie Redman 10/8/2026, 11:30:49 AM
Tiger Global could collect about $5 billion from its early OpenAI bet
Tiger Global's potential $5 billion gain from OpenAI highlights the transformative impact of early tech investments on venture capital strategies. The post Tiger Global could collect about $5 billion from its early OpenAI bet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 11:30:13 AM
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP extend sell-off amid ETF outflows
Bitcoin (BTC) extends its decline below $83,000 on Thursday as heightened selling pressure weighs on the market. Leading altcoins, including Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP), mirror the sector-wide pullback, with ETH dipping under $2,600 and XRP challenging support at $1.40.
By N/A 10/8/2026, 11:27:19 AM
Important Ripple News and XRP Price Update: October 8
XRP was predicted to break out this week, but the actual move is quite disappointing for the bulls.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/8/2026, 11:26:05 AM
Bitcoin ETFs turn 1,000 days old; Here’s the top holders
Having launched on January 11, 2024, spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) turned 1,000 days old in October 2026 and … Continue reading The post Bitcoin ETFs turn 1,000 days old; Here’s the top holders appeared first on Finbold.
By Andreja Stojanovic 10/8/2026, 11:24:45 AM
BIS study warns AI’s energy appetite is clouding interest rate signals
AI's rising energy demands could distort economic indicators, complicating central banks' policy decisions and posing financial stability risks. The post BIS study warns AI’s energy appetite is clouding interest rate signals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 11:23:25 AM
Nvidia expands Halos safety system to robotics as physical AI push grows
Nvidia's Halos expansion into robotics could redefine safety standards, influencing AI-driven automation in human-centric environments. The post Nvidia expands Halos safety system to robotics as physical AI push grows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 11:19:55 AM
Top Altcoins Price Forecast: Ripple, Cardano, Solana – Sellers in control flag further downside risk
Top altcoins, including Ripple (XRP), Cardano (ADA), and Solana (SOL), are facing near-term selling pressure, extending losses so far this week. Ripple and Solana witness reduced institutional support, while Cardano follows suit.
By N/A 10/8/2026, 11:19:26 AM
Rein Security raises $25M to guard AI agents while they work
Rein Security's funding highlights the growing demand for robust AI oversight, crucial for safeguarding sensitive sectors amid rising AI integration. The post Rein Security raises $25M to guard AI agents while they work appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 11:17:55 AM
Bitcoin ETF investors head for the exit, and it's the biggest rush in months
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 8, 2026
By Omkar Godbole 10/8/2026, 11:15:00 AM
Greece plans 10% tax on crypto gains, aligning with European trends
Greece's crypto tax plan may influence European regulatory trends, potentially affecting market dynamics and Bitcoin's long-term valuation. The post Greece plans 10% tax on crypto gains, aligning with European trends appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/8/2026, 11:08:50 AM
Vitalik Buterin Warns AI Could Threaten Crypto Security
Key Takeaways Vitalik Buterin warns AI could eventually challenge the cryptography securing cryptocurrencies. The threat is long-term, with…
By Amitesh Dhar 10/8/2026, 11:05:53 AM
Blanche Lincoln, who warned about sports event contracts, now lobbies for Kalshi
Lincoln's shift from warning to lobbying highlights the evolving regulatory landscape and potential federal-state conflicts in prediction markets. The post Blanche Lincoln, who warned about sports event contracts, now lobbies for Kalshi appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/8/2026, 11:04:29 AM
US government moves $770M of seized Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime
The US government moved 9,261 Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime, including 2,456 BTC in newly discovered funds pointing to federal law enforcement seizures.
By Zoltan Vardai 10/8/2026, 11:03:36 AM
Lawmakers flag financial risks in AI buildout but rule out bailouts
The AI infrastructure boom's financial risks could strain the system, with potential fallout for investors and lenders amid limited federal support. The post Lawmakers flag financial risks in AI buildout but rule out bailouts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 11:03:18 AM
Hitachi Leaves Hedera Council as HBAR Erases IBM Gains — What Comes Next?
HBAR traded near $0.09236 after retracing much of its IBM-linked rally. Daily signals are mixed as $0.0899 support and $0.0980 resistance loom.
By Karim Daniels 10/8/2026, 11:01:09 AM
Greece’s Crypto Tax Plan Puts Transaction Records in Focus
Greece proposes a 10% crypto tax, but transaction records, token swaps and staking income could prove more consequential for investors.
By Alexander Stefanov 10/8/2026, 11:00:42 AM
Ripple Prime is growing. Where does XRP fit in the business?
Ripple Prime has expanded its mandate with Brevan Howard while building a brokerage that finances stock derivatives, clears trades and accepts digital collateral. The institutional business is real, but the October agreement does not disclose an XRP allocation, an XRP…
By Rony Roy 10/8/2026, 11:00:00 AM
The crypto casino Vavada has rolled out a major redesign and expanded features for crypto players
Vavada updates its crypto casino with a redesigned interface, Favorites section, crypto tournaments, and Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT payment support.
By Guest 10/8/2026, 10:55:49 AM
BitMine’s Ethereum buying spree could end in six weeks
BitMine Immersion Technologies Chairman Tom Lee said the company will stop accumulating Ethereum once its holdings reach 5% of the cryptocurrency’s supply, capping the strategy that made it ETH’s largest corporate holder. Speaking at TOKEN2049 in Singapore, Lee said BitMine was already close to that limit and would not pursue an open-ended...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/8/2026, 10:50:37 AM
Hong Kong announces 4.00% interest rate for Silver Bond Series due 2027
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority set the fourth interest payment rate for the Silver Bond Series due 2027 at 4.00% per annum, maintaining consistency with prior payments. (Read More)
By N/A 10/8/2026, 10:50:29 AM
SoFi launches stablecoin card settlement on Mastercard, projecting over $25 billion a year
SoFi's stablecoin initiative could revolutionize banking by enhancing transaction efficiency, though adoption and consumer awareness remain challenges. The post SoFi launches stablecoin card settlement on Mastercard, projecting over $25 billion a year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/8/2026, 10:50:08 AM
BitMine is nearing its Ether target. What replaces its weekly buying?
BitMine bought Ether every week for more than 15 months, building a treasury of about 6.02 million ETH. Chairman Tom Lee now says the company is close to its target of holding 5% of the network’s supply and will stop…
By Rony Roy 10/8/2026, 10:49:31 AM
Live news: Risk assets under pressure as bond selloff and oil rally intensify
Rising Treasury yields, surging energy prices and a stronger dollar weigh on bitcoin and tech, while silver falls below $59 an ounce.
By James Van Straten 10/8/2026, 10:44:47 AM
SOL Price Prediction: MACD Histogram Zeros Out at $114.53 as Oversold Stochastic Meets a Critical Support Band
Solana dropped 2.69% to $114.53 on Binance spot on October 8, 2026, falling below its 7-, 20-day SMAs and driving the daily MACD histogram to exactly zero — flagging a bearish crossover in progress... (Read More)
By N/A 10/8/2026, 10:42:29 AM
Ripple now earns prime brokerage fees after $1.25 billion Hidden Road deal
Ripple's expansion into prime brokerage could significantly bridge traditional finance and crypto, enhancing liquidity and market integration. The post Ripple now earns prime brokerage fees after $1.25 billion Hidden Road deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/8/2026, 10:34:27 AM
$783K Crypto Bust Ends Site Selling Stolen Images of 17,000 Women
A joint French-U.S. law enforcement operation shut down a platform selling stolen intimate images of women and underage girls. Authorities also seized over $783,000 in crypto assets, including bitcoin. Crypto-Driven Financial Scheme French investigators have confiscated more than $783,000 (€700,000) in cryptocurrency during a joint French-U.S....
By Terence Zimwara 10/8/2026, 10:30:53 AM
Bitcoin slips below $83,000 as Ethereum researcher's 'bunker mode' call divides crypto
Justin Drake's call to prepare for an AI break of wallet cryptography drew a mixed response as bitcoin slipped below $83,000.
By Oliver Knight 10/8/2026, 10:30:41 AM
ESMA gives crypto firms 3 months to drop some stablecoins
ESMA gives EU crypto firms three months to clear non-MiCA stablecoin exposure, with limited sell, transfer and withdrawal services allowed.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/8/2026, 10:28:34 AM
AI could crack Bitcoin before Q-Day within months, warns Ethereum Foundation researcher
Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake warns that Bitcoin (BTC) could face a new cryptographic threat from artificial intelligence (AI) years … Continue reading The post AI could crack Bitcoin before Q-Day within months, warns Ethereum Foundation researcher appeared first on Finbold.
By Marko 10/8/2026, 10:28:32 AM
The CLARITY Act stalled. Crypto’s election money faces a Senate test
Crypto’s largest election spending network is backing 32 House incumbents after the Senate declined to advance the CLARITY Act. The money may protect votes already won in the House, but the bill’s failure exposed a different problem: its supporters need…
By Rony Roy 10/8/2026, 10:13:55 AM
20x Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and XRP Shorts Are Open: Investors Aim for Bloodbath
Crypto trader 0xdd6a has built a $26.5 million short position at 20x leverage across major cryptocurrencies.
By Arman Shirinyan 10/8/2026, 10:10:00 AM
Bitcoin ETFs post biggest outflow since June, can BTC price hold $82K?
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs lost $484.9M on Oct. 7 as BTC fell near $82,700, while Ether ETFs extended their outflow streak to seven sessions.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/8/2026, 10:09:45 AM
Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC slips below $83,000 amid ETF outflows, macro headwinds
Bitcoin (BTC) remains under pressure, trading below $83,000 at the time of writing on Thursday, down over 4% so far this week.
By N/A 10/8/2026, 10:09:03 AM
Market Analyst Calls Cardano Data “Insane,” Insists ADA Is Far From Dead — Here’s Why
Cardano may be down more than 90% from its all-time high, but one market analyst believes writing off ADA as “dead” could be a costly mistake.
By Brenda Ngari 10/8/2026, 10:07:01 AM
Samsung Taps Solana for USDC Transfers Across 82 Million Galaxy Devices
Samsung Wallet will let eligible U.S. Galaxy users send stablecoins across borders without a separate crypto app. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Alex Costa 10/8/2026, 10:03:00 AM
Latino support for Republicans wanes in South Texas, boosting Democrats
The waning Latino support for Republicans in South Texas could shift political dynamics, potentially strengthening Democratic influence in elections. The post Latino support for Republicans wanes in South Texas, boosting Democrats appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/8/2026, 10:02:52 AM
Bitcoin monthly inflows near $5B, but existing holders did most of the lifting
Existing holders driving Bitcoin's value increase suggests potential market vulnerability, as reliance on internal trading may limit sustainable growth. The post Bitcoin monthly inflows near $5B, but existing holders did most of the lifting appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/8/2026, 10:02:24 AM
Bitcoin’s failed breakout reveals a dangerous mix of thin volume and easy profits
Glassnode’s October 7 report puts the October 4 share at a one-year high, identifying potential supply during the breakout. The post Bitcoin’s failed breakout reveals a dangerous mix of thin volume and easy profits appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/8/2026, 10:00:42 AM
Bitcoin monthly ‘new money’ inflows near $5B as BTC price rally stalls
Bitcoin’s realized cap rise in the 30 days to Oct. 5 came mostly from existing holders, not fresh capital, Glassnode data showed.
By William Suberg 10/8/2026, 9:56:07 AM
Dogecoin Before October 14: $0.10 Resistance Meets the BWOW ETF Shutdown
Dogecoin trades near $0.0878 ahead of BWOW ETF’s final trading day on October 14, with $0.10 dependent on clearing layered resistance.
By Idris Calloway 10/8/2026, 9:47:08 AM
Evernorth Delays XRPN Until October 12 — What It Means for XRP Price
XRP traded at $1.4251 as Evernorth moved its expected XRPN Nasdaq debut to October 12, extending a key event window amid mixed technical signals.
By Darnell Whitaker 10/8/2026, 9:46:56 AM
Stellar Breaks Below $0.20: Is XLM's September Momentum Finally Gone?
XLM traded near $0.1980 on October 8 after a 13.1% weekly drop. Daily momentum and Fibonacci levels frame Stellar's next move.
By Maya Sinclair 10/8/2026, 9:46:24 AM
S&P 500 Today: Oil Jumps Above $102 as Record Rally Loses Momentum
The S&P 500 closed at 7,801.77, down 0.2%, after surpassing its August record as Brent topped $102 and Treasury yields climbed.
By Andrei Popescu 10/8/2026, 9:46:05 AM
ETH Price Prediction: Bears Test Lower Bollinger Band as Momentum Flatlines Near $2,572
Ethereum is trading at $2,571.66 as of October 8, 2026, sitting below both its 7- and 20-day simple moving averages and just outside the lower Bollinger Band, while the MACD histogram registers exa... (Read More)
By N/A 10/8/2026, 9:44:49 AM
BOE’s Pill stresses need for strong focus on inflation control
A strong focus on inflation control by the BOE may signal a shift towards tighter monetary policy, impacting economic growth and market dynamics. The post BOE’s Pill stresses need for strong focus on inflation control appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/8/2026, 9:43:40 AM
Gate lets users spend crypto with Visa in 40+ markets
Gate is rolling out a Visa-linked crypto card across 40+ markets, converting digital assets to fiat at checkout for online and in-store payments.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/8/2026, 9:42:15 AM