Soneium And DayOneDream Want To Put K-Pop Revenue Onchain
Sony-backed Ethereum Layer 2 Soneium has partnered with South Korean entertainment group DayOneDream. The companies plan to develop tokenized K-pop intellectual property and revenue products through the WAVIST platform. Future offerings could provide eligible investors with exposure to cash flows from concerts, streaming and music rights, subject...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/30/2026, 6:30:00 AM
PaleBlueDot AI seeks $600M private credit from Brookfield to fuel South Korea chip buying spree
PaleBlueDot AI's aggressive expansion into Asia could significantly enhance its market influence, bridging Western tech with Asian demand. The post PaleBlueDot AI seeks $600M private credit from Brookfield to fuel South Korea chip buying spree appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 6:18:46 AM
Zcash Price Forecast: ZEC stalls around $1,400 as easing upside momentum risks capitulation
Zcash (ZEC) price stalls around $1,400 at press time on Wednesday, holding steady after a 15% decline over the last three consecutive days of losses. Early signs of easing institutional demand, with $8 million in outflows on Monday, back the near-term downside risk in the privacy coin.
By N/A 9/30/2026, 6:15:23 AM
Gemini Founder Winklevoss Says Zcash Feels Like Crypto in 2019
Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss says the current excitement surrounding Zcash (ZEC) feels reminiscent of crypto in 2019.
By Alex Dovbnya 9/30/2026, 6:10:49 AM
Your Cat’s Unique Vocalization May Mimic the Sound of an Infants Cry
A 2009 Current Biology study led by University of Sussex researcher Karen McComb found that cats purring to solicit food embed a hidden high-frequency element peaking between 220 and 520 Hz (mean 380 Hz) inside the usual low rumble. The team said the component resembles a human infant’s cry, and 50 volunteers rated these “solicitation […]
By Guest Author 9/30/2026, 6:10:18 AM
HSBC RedCoin stablecoin set for Hong Kong launch
HSBC has named its Hong Kong dollar stablecoin RedCoin, with a second-half 2026 launch planned through PayMe and its Hong Kong mobile app.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/30/2026, 6:07:46 AM
Aave Price Forecast: Consolidates below $161 as profit-taking emerges after 10% surge
Aave (AAVE) slips below $161 on Wednesday after surging more than 10% the previous day, with on-chain data suggesting increased profit-taking. Meanwhile, Aave founder Stani Kulechov is considering an AAVE token-burn mechanism under Aavenomics 3.0, adding a potential catalyst for AAVE.
By N/A 9/30/2026, 6:05:13 AM
Robinhood announces AI agent for customers that trades around the clock, plus 10x crypto perps
Robinhood users could soon access an AI agent that trades on behalf of them even at 2 am. Plus, they will get to trade crypto perpetuals.
By Omkar Godbole 9/30/2026, 5:59:31 AM
Peter Brandt Eyes $600K Bitcoin by 2029, Says XRP a ‘Fool Coin’
Peter Brandt says Bitcoin may already be in a new bull cycle, sees up to US$600,000 by 2029 and remains sceptical of XRP’s investment case. The post Peter Brandt Eyes $600K Bitcoin by 2029, Says XRP a ‘Fool Coin’ appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Aaron Feuerstein 9/30/2026, 5:59:14 AM
Peter Brandt Sees Six-Figure Bitcoin Surge, Takes Aim at XRP
Peter Brandt says Bitcoin may already be in a new bull cycle, sees up to US$600,000 by 2029 and remains sceptical of XRP’s investment case. The post Peter Brandt Sees Six-Figure Bitcoin Surge, Takes Aim at XRP appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Aaron Feuerstein 9/30/2026, 5:59:14 AM
3 Cryptocurrencies AI Predicts Could Explode This October
BTC is not among the selected potential winners but XRP has found its way.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 9/30/2026, 5:49:13 AM
Kalshi in advanced talks to raise new funding at $40B valuation: Reuters
The prediction market was valued at $22 billion in a $1 billion funding round just four months ago, after doubling its valuation from December.
By Felix Ng 9/30/2026, 5:45:55 AM
Bitwise Launches First US Spot NEAR ETF With Staking Rewards
Bitwise listed NRR on NYSE Arca on Tuesday, calling it the first US spot NEAR fund. It plans to stake every token the fund holds and pitches NEAR as settlement infrastructure for AI agents. The post Bitwise Launches First US Spot NEAR ETF With Staking Rewards appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 9/30/2026, 5:44:31 AM
Robinhood plans 10x crypto perps for U.S. traders
Robinhood plans U.S. crypto perps with up to 10x leverage and 24/7 weekend stock trading, with the equity rollout pending regulatory review.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/30/2026, 5:41:42 AM
Coinbase Plans Digital Pokémon Pulls With Real Cards Behind Them
Coinbase wants customers to open Pokémon packs on their phones and collect real cards they may never touch. Its Sept. 28 teaser promised physical backing, vault storage, and delivery on request, bringing the crypto exchange into a business where Gamestop already sells digital packs costing up to $2,500. Curiously, in established blockchain...
By Jamie Redman 9/30/2026, 5:30:45 AM
Tether And Shiga Build Self-Custodial USDT, Bitcoin And Gold Products For Africa
Tether and Shiga are launching self-custodial financial products across Africa and the Gulf Cooperation Council. The products will use Tether’s Wallet Development Kit and support USDT, Bitcoin and Tether Gold. Shiga is building one product for end users and another infrastructure layer for banks and fintech companies.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/30/2026, 5:30:00 AM
XRP Ledger starts carrying fund records from Brazil operator overseeing $4 trillion
The regulated operator is mirroring ownership of selected investment funds on XRPL while keeping its existing database as the official record.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/30/2026, 5:22:51 AM
Bitcoin rally loses momentum as profit-taking expands — CryptoQuant
Bitcoin's (BTC) bull market remains intact, but the rally is beginning to lose momentum after the top crypto hit an eight-month high of $87,400 last week.
By N/A 9/30/2026, 5:20:01 AM
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 Felix Ng 9/30/2026, 5:18:40 AM
UK energy bills to surge 16% in January, biggest rise in four years: BBC
The surge in UK energy bills could intensify inflation, influencing the Bank of England's interest rate decisions and economic policy direction. The post UK energy bills to surge 16% in January, biggest rise in four years: BBC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 5:08:18 AM
Illinois explains which crypto moves face 0.2% tax
Illinois draft rules explain how its 0.2% crypto tax could apply to stablecoins, DeFi, bridges and fee-based wallet transfers from 2027.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/30/2026, 5:05:26 AM
Chinese technology hardware shares set for worst quarterly performance as AI selloff deepens
The downturn in Chinese tech stocks highlights vulnerabilities in AI investment strategies and raises questions about sustainable growth models. The post Chinese technology hardware shares set for worst quarterly performance as AI selloff deepens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 4:59:31 AM
Ripple No Longer Member of BIS Cross-Border Payments Task Force
Ripple confirmed to Bitcoin.com News that it is no longer on a Bank for International Settlements (BIS) cross-border payments task force that it joined in 2023. The confirmation comes just weeks following a BIS paper on XRP Ledger (XRPL) that prompted questions among crypto industry observers—and none of the parties have explained how that...
By Linas Kmieliauskas 9/30/2026, 4:50:02 AM
Kalshi could be worth $40 billion after new funding
Kalshi is reportedly in talks to raise $1 billion at a $40 billion valuation as Sequoia, Wellington, Tiger Global and Dragoneer circle.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/30/2026, 4:47:51 AM
Bitcoin rally shows signs of cooling even as a 'bull score' gauge nears its perfect score
A trend guage tracked on onchain analysis firm CryptoQuant is near its ceiling. The buyers who drove BTC to an eight-month high are already pulling back.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/30/2026, 4:38:18 AM
Pump.fun co-founder outlines near-zero-fee app for token distribution
Pump.fun's near-zero-fee model could democratize token trading, fostering broader participation and innovation across blockchain ecosystems. The post Pump.fun co-founder outlines near-zero-fee app for token distribution appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/30/2026, 4:36:15 AM
Public Company Sells Part Of Its Gold Holdings To Buy Solana
Digital Commodities has bought approximately C$100,000 of SOL, equal to about 5% of its estimated net asset value. The Solana purchase was funded by selling part of the company’s physical gold position. Bitcoin remains the foundation of its reserve strategy, with the company continuing to hold 11 BTC alongside cash.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/30/2026, 4:30:00 AM
Illinois draft crypto tax rules detail DeFi, stablecoin treatment
Illinois’ draft rules spell out how its 0.2% digital asset transaction tax would apply to stablecoins, DeFi platforms, crypto bridges and self-custody transfers.
By Ezra Reguerra 9/30/2026, 4:29:28 AM
eCash Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Will XEC Price Record 2X Surge?
Story Highlights The live price of the eCash token is . The XEC price is expected to reach a high of $0.00001824 in 2025. With a potential surge, it may achieve a high of $0.000420 by 2030. eCash (XEC) is a cryptocurrency built with one simple goal: to become fast, easy-to-use digital cash for everyday …
By Rizwan Ansari 9/30/2026, 4:28:00 AM
Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC, ETH, XRP pause near recent highs as bullish momentum moderates
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) are showing signs of slowing bullish momentum mid-week after slight pullbacks from their recent highs.
By N/A 9/30/2026, 4:11:06 AM
Banker Turned on Clients, Routing $932K to Coinbase for $1K+
A former Georgia banker faces federal charges after allegedly helping steal about $931,500 from customers and route the funds to Coinbase accounts. Prosecutors say she received more than $1,000 for her role. How Customer Data Allegedly Enabled the $931,500 Theft The alleged theft began with customer information held by Ameris Bank, an...
By Kevin Helms 9/30/2026, 4:10:54 AM
Citi and Coinbase automate stablecoin-to-fiat conversion for institutional clients
Citigroup and Coinbase announced automated stablecoin-to-fiat conversion for US institutional clients, integrating crypto payments into banking. [...]
By Evans Karanja 9/30/2026, 4:10:15 AM
Apple Patches iOS Flaw That Could Let Attackers Run Malicious Code on iPhones
Apple released a security update after confirming an iOS vulnerability may have been exploited in highly sophisticated targeted attacks.
By Chayanika Deka 9/30/2026, 4:06:21 AM
Aptos lands native Tether USDT support on Taiwan’s MAX exchange for TWD conversions
The integration of native USDT on Aptos by MAX could enhance Taiwan's crypto market liquidity and regulatory compliance, fostering broader adoption. The post Aptos lands native Tether USDT support on Taiwan’s MAX exchange for TWD conversions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 9/30/2026, 4:04:41 AM
Ripple puts Brazilian fund records on XRP Ledger
Ripple and CSD BR are putting BTG Pactual fund-share records on XRP Ledger while CSD BR keeps the official ownership records.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/30/2026, 4:03:21 AM
Quant Price Forecast: Rally nears $300 as Quant takes center stage at Sibos 2026
Quant (QNT) maintains a strong bullish trend, trading around $290 on Wednesday, with bulls aiming to break above $300.
By N/A 9/30/2026, 4:02:17 AM
Donald Trump endorses independent audits for AI safety in landmark Silicon Valley accord
The accord's emphasis on self-regulation over legislation may set a precedent for tech governance, impacting future AI policy and industry standards. The post Donald Trump endorses independent audits for AI safety in landmark Silicon Valley accord appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 4:00:50 AM
XRP News Today: Community Asks Why Ripple’s Brazil Deal Isn’t Lifting The XRP Price
A licensed securities depository has put ownership records on a public blockchain for the first time. Brazil’s CSD BR, which holds more than BRL 22 trillion in registered assets, has begun mirroring investment fund shares on the XRP Ledger under the first phase of a partnership with Ripple announced on September 29. The rollout starts …
By Anjali Belgaumkar 9/30/2026, 4:00:18 AM
Crypto.com AI agent still in ‘stealth mode’ nearly 8 months after Super Bowl debut
In February, ai.com drew enough traffic to crash its website after a $15 million Super Bowl ad, but months later, users are still wondering what’s happened to their promised AI agent.
By Felix Ng 9/30/2026, 3:40:42 AM
Illinois drafts rules to tax crypto transactions
Illinois' crypto tax draft may dampen market sentiment, influencing Bitcoin's price forecasts and prompting regulatory shifts elsewhere. The post Illinois drafts rules to tax crypto transactions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 3:33:12 AM
UK Orders Crypto Fraudsters to Repay £851,402 to Scam Victims
Victims of a £1.5 million crypto investment fraud are closer to recovering some of their losses after a UK court ordered two convicted men to pay £851,402.27. The Financial Conduct Authority plans to return funds collected through the orders. Court Orders Repayment After £1.5 Million Crypto Fraud At least 65 people who lost money to […]
By Kevin Helms 9/30/2026, 3:30:02 AM
Strive Buys 1,107 Bitcoin For $94.5M As Holdings Pass 27,400 BTC
Strive bought another 1,107 BTC for approximately $94.5 million between September 21 and September 25. The company paid an average of $85,396 per Bitcoin. Strive now holds 27,462 BTC as it continues expanding one of the largest public-company Bitcoin treasuries.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/30/2026, 3:30:00 AM
Goatseus Maximus (GOAT) Price Prediction 2026, 2027-2030
Story Highlights The live price of the Goatseus Maximus crypto is . GOAT price could reach a high of $0.06464 in 2026 Long-term outlook to 2030 remains speculative, with potential highs near $3.13 if AI memecoin hype sustains, but volatility and risk remain high. Goatseus Maximus (GOAT) isn’t trying to be infrastructure, DeFi, or a …
By Rizwan Ansari 9/30/2026, 3:26:05 AM
Hyperliquid co-founder Jeff Yan makes the case for on-chain private markets at Korea Blockchain Week 2026
On-chain private markets could democratize access to investment opportunities, potentially reshaping financial inclusivity and market dynamics. The post Hyperliquid co-founder Jeff Yan makes the case for on-chain private markets at Korea Blockchain Week 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/30/2026, 3:25:12 AM
SEC Charges WhatsApp Crypto AI Scams Allegedly Taking Over $15.3M
Online contacts allegedly drew hundreds of investors into fake trading and AI bot programs. The SEC has charged four entities over two schemes that it says misappropriated more than $15.3 million. SEC Alleges More Than $15.3 Million Taken From Investors Investors who transferred funds to the two online programs allegedly encountered fake returns...
By Kevin Helms 9/30/2026, 2:50:56 AM
Robinhood plans to offer weekend trading for equities in US markets
Robinhood's weekend trading initiative could reshape market dynamics, challenging traditional trading hours and increasing market accessibility. The post Robinhood plans to offer weekend trading for equities in US markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/30/2026, 2:44:38 AM
Binance Pay enables USDT spending at PayPay merchants in Japan
This integration could significantly boost stablecoin adoption and usage in everyday transactions, enhancing crypto's role in global commerce. The post Binance Pay enables USDT spending at PayPay merchants in Japan appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 9/30/2026, 2:35:45 AM
Cosmos Builds Bank Connectivity Into Swift’s Blockchain Ledger
Cosmos Labs has announced connectivity between its Tokenization Suite and Swift’s blockchain-based shared ledger. Banks can use Cosmos infrastructure to run tokenized-deposit ledgers and connect them with Swift and other networks. The system is designed to work with existing banking cores including Fiserv, FIS, Jack Henry, Temenos and Hogan.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/30/2026, 2:30:00 AM
Binance Pay lets visitors spend USDT at PayPay merchants in Japan
Binance Pay will let overseas users spend USDT at most PayPay-supported merchants in Japan through HIVEX, while stores receive yen.
By Yohan Yun 9/30/2026, 2:25:00 AM
Brazil’s CSD BR partners with Ripple to mirror securities records on XRP Ledger
This integration could pave the way for broader blockchain adoption in traditional finance, enhancing transparency and efficiency in securities management. The post Brazil’s CSD BR partners with Ripple to mirror securities records on XRP Ledger appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 9/30/2026, 2:20:29 AM