Michigan Man Heading To Prison In $2,300,000 COVID-Era Loan Fraud Scheme
A Michigan man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after admitting he took more than $2,300,000 in fraudulent COVID-era small-business loans. Jabari Long, 46, of Beverly Hills pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and was sentenced in Detroit, reports ClickOnDetroit. Prosecutors say Long used a contracting business called...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/30/2026, 12:15:06 PM
MSTR Price Prediction: Bitcoin Treasury Behemoth Stalks a $200 Breakout — But First It Has to Hold $152
MSTR is coiling right below a critical resistance cluster near $161-$166, trading at $156.70 after a -2.14% session, while 16 Wall Street analysts carry a "Strong Buy" consensus with an average 12-... (Read More)
By N/A 9/30/2026, 12:10:52 PM
Michael Saylor says Strategy and Strive can grow together
Michael Saylor says Strategy and Strive can compete while growing Bitcoin-backed credit as both firms expand BTC and preferred-stock products.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/30/2026, 12:09:29 PM
Cardano Foundation partners with Petrobras on blockchain fuel applications
Cardano's partnership with Petrobras could revolutionize Brazil's energy sector by enhancing transparency and combating greenwashing in fuel supply chains. The post Cardano Foundation partners with Petrobras on blockchain fuel applications appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 9/30/2026, 12:06:33 PM
FCA opens crypto authorization window ahead of 2027 UK regime
Crypto businesses should apply by Feb. 28, 2027, while existing money laundering registrations will not convert into FCA authorization.
By Yohan Yun 9/30/2026, 12:06:04 PM
AAPL Price Prediction: Bulls Are Sitting on a Knife Edge — $340 or $323 Before October Ends
Apple is trading at $329.80, pinned against its Bollinger lower band with momentum stalling and smart money sitting on both sides. The next 30 days hinge on whether AAPL holds the $326–$323 support... (Read More)
By N/A 9/30/2026, 12:02:52 PM
Pharos Network introduces Agent Native upgrade to power onchain AI agent economy
Pharos Network, a financial Layer 1 blockchain, has announced a new coordinated AI Agent Native upgrade to its protocol and … Continue reading The post Pharos Network introduces Agent Native upgrade to power onchain AI agent economy appeared first on Finbold.
By Marko 9/30/2026, 12:02:05 PM
2.5 Billion RLUSD Supply Unlocked: Ripple's Stablecoin Hits New Milestone
Ripple's stablecoin, RLUSD, has crossed $2.52 billion in total supply after maintaining steady growth since it was launched in 2024.
By Caroline Amosun 9/30/2026, 12:01:31 PM
Robinhood Targets U.S. Crypto Traders With 10x Perpetual Futures & AI Trading Agents
In a major development confirmed on SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, Confirmed announcement/filing for Robinhood Targets U.S. Crypto Traders With 10x Perpetual Futures & AI Trading Agents. This operational move highlights expanding activity across the digital asset ecosystem and underscores key developments for market participants. Key Operational Milestones &...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/30/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Bitcoin in New Zealand: Regulation, Tax, and What Investors Need to Know
Bitcoin has undoubtedly become very familiar to investors in New Zealand. However, the rules surrounding the cryptocurrency industry can differ from those governing conventional investments. Bitcoin is legal to buy, hold, and sell in New Zealand, yet that doesn’t mean it operates within a comprehensive regulatory system. Instead, the country...
By Bridgit Murphy 9/30/2026, 11:58:06 AM
Hewlett Packard Enterprise secures $1.2B Vultr order for AMD Helios AI racks
HPE's $1.2B Vultr order highlights the escalating investment in AI infrastructure, potentially boosting HPE's financial growth and market position. The post Hewlett Packard Enterprise secures $1.2B Vultr order for AMD Helios AI racks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 11:55:39 AM
TSLA Price Prediction: $268 Bear Trap or $415 Breakout — The Line in the Sand Is $350
Tesla is bleeding through every moving average below it, pinned at $353.83 with momentum flatlined and a brutal earnings quality problem baked in. Either the $350 support holds and institutional mo... (Read More)
By N/A 9/30/2026, 11:54:52 AM
30 Bitcoin miners detained in Malaysia electricity theft investigation
Malaysian police have detained two men and seized 30 Bitcoin mining machines after uncovering an operation in Seri Iskandar that allegedly used an illegal electricity connection.on. According to Perak Tengah district police chief Supt Hafezul Helmi Hamzah, the district’s Criminal…
By Rony Roy 9/30/2026, 11:53:17 AM
CFTC investigates Adam Kinzinger over Kalshi trades tied to his own pardon
The CFTC is investigating Adam Kinzinger over Kalshi prediction market trades tied to his own presidential pardon, netting him just $823. The post CFTC investigates Adam Kinzinger over Kalshi trades tied to his own pardon appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 11:51:30 AM
Metaplanet directors defend CEO share plan after backlash
Metaplanet directors defended its executive share plan after a 41% cut, while questions remain over Simon Gerovich’s August share exercise.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/30/2026, 11:50:12 AM
BTG Pactual Fund Shares Join CSD BR’s Live XRPL Test
CSD BR is testing the XRP Ledger by mirroring selected BTG Pactual fund shares, while its official records remain legally authoritative. The post BTG Pactual Fund Shares Join CSD BR’s Live XRPL Test appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 9/30/2026, 11:49:22 AM
NVDA Price Prediction: $235 Ceiling or $327 Breakout — The Buyback Bet That Could Define Q4
NVIDIA trades at $228.52 with a historic $235 billion buyback authorization and 55 analysts screaming "Buy" — yet price is pinned just below a critical $231.88 resistance. Either the AI cash machin... (Read More)
By N/A 9/30/2026, 11:46:52 AM
Top 10 Layer-1 Blockchain Cryptos in September 2026
At the core of the Web3 ecosystem are Layer-1 blockchains, which provide the base infrastructure on which decentralised applications (dApps), smart contracts, and other blockchain-based solutions are built. Using distributed ledger technology (DLT), these networks allow transactions to be validated and recorded across a decentralised network...
By N/A 9/30/2026, 11:46:13 AM
Arizona CEO Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Over $8,800,000 Million from Employee Benefit Plans
Federal prosecutors have secured a guilty plea from the chief executive of a company that handled benefits for federal contractors and diverted more than $8.8 million from employee health insurance and retirement plans. James Vincent Campbell, 49, of Scottsdale, Arizona, pleaded guilty in the District of Maryland to one count of theft from an...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/30/2026, 11:45:52 AM
Stellar (XLM) Gets Smart Contract Upgrade: What's New?
XLM sees major shift for stored contract data as Stellar blockchain turns 11.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 9/30/2026, 11:45:27 AM
UK FCA begins accepting crypto authorization applications
The UK's regulatory shift could enhance crypto market stability, ensuring consumer protection and fostering trust in digital assets. The post UK FCA begins accepting crypto authorization applications appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 9/30/2026, 11:42:11 AM
Scorechain brings compliance monitoring tools to the Sui Network
Scorechain's integration with Sui Network enhances compliance capabilities, potentially setting new standards for blockchain monitoring and security. The post Scorechain brings compliance monitoring tools to the Sui Network appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/30/2026, 11:42:01 AM
CryptoQuant reports 160% surge in altcoin exchange deposits in 2 weeks
Increased altcoin exchange deposits may signal impending market volatility, highlighting potential shifts in investor sentiment and market dynamics. The post CryptoQuant reports 160% surge in altcoin exchange deposits in 2 weeks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 9/30/2026, 11:41:08 AM
AAVE Price Prediction: $182 in Sight or $147 Trap Door — The Next 30 Days Are Critical
AAVE got smacked 3.38% off today's $176 high and is now coiling at $160.79 with MACD momentum zeroed out against upper Bollinger band resistance; smart money is positioned 2:1 long, but a brutal 25... (Read More)
By N/A 9/30/2026, 11:39:52 AM
Bitcoin shows resilience despite stronger US Dollar Index
Bitcoin's resilience amid a strong dollar suggests a decoupling from traditional financial indicators, potentially altering market dynamics. The post Bitcoin shows resilience despite stronger US Dollar Index appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 9/30/2026, 11:36:17 AM
LDO Price Prediction: $0.51 Breakout or Bull Trap? The Next 30 Days Are Everything
LDO is pressing hard against immediate resistance at $0.49 with smart money running a near 3:1 long bias, but flattening momentum and an overbought stochastic say the next 48 hours are a binary eve... (Read More)
By N/A 9/30/2026, 11:30:52 AM
Robinhood Adds AI Trading Agents to Its Mobile App
Robinhood introduced “Robinhood Agents,” integrating native AI tools into its mobile app that allow users to build, customize, and automate trading strategies inside dedicated risk-managed accounts. Robinhood Unveils AI Trading Robinhood has unveiled a series of major product upgrades, including the introduction of artificial intelligence...
By Terence Zimwara 9/30/2026, 11:30:28 AM
Franklin Templeton’s Chetan Karkhanis: Asia leads in tokenized finance
Asia's lead in tokenized finance could accelerate global adoption, reshaping investment landscapes and enhancing financial system efficiencies. The post Franklin Templeton’s Chetan Karkhanis: Asia leads in tokenized finance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 9/30/2026, 11:25:59 AM
Altcoin exchange deposit count jumps 160% in 2 weeks
CryptoQuant flagged potential selling pressure as deposit transactions and depositing addresses hit their highest counts since October 2025.
By William Suberg 9/30/2026, 11:23:56 AM
HBAR Price Prediction: Smart Money Is Loading the Dip — But $0.10 Is the Only Line That Matters
HBAR just got hit with a brutal 10% single-session flush to $0.11, but a 28% open interest explosion and top traders sitting 70% net long suggest this is a shakeout, not a breakdown — a clean hold ... (Read More)
By N/A 9/30/2026, 11:21:52 AM
Coinbase just completed its US derivatives stack but its biggest bet still sits outside it
The new clearinghouse may clear fully collateralized derivatives; Coinbase's separate stock-futures proposal remains pending. The post Coinbase just completed its US derivatives stack but its biggest bet still sits outside it appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/30/2026, 11:20:43 AM
A stronger dollar is a weaker threat to bitcoin than traders think
Your day-ahead look for Sept. 30, 2026
By Omkar Godbole 9/30/2026, 11:20:09 AM
Kenjiro Tsuda case yields landmark ruling on voice rights in Japan
This landmark ruling in Japan sets a precedent for protecting voice rights, potentially influencing global legal standards on AI-generated content. The post Kenjiro Tsuda case yields landmark ruling on voice rights in Japan appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 11:20:05 AM
Will Pump.fun price break $0.006 after 14% rally?
Pump.fun price is up about 14% as PUMP tests $0.006, with strong momentum and another $1.02 million token buyback supporting attention.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/30/2026, 11:15:45 AM
Former Florida Public Defender Staffer Accused of Stealing Nearly $65,000 From Jailed Woman’s Bank Accounts
Sarasota police say a Palmetto public defender staffer allegedly drained nearly $65,000 from a jailed woman’s bank accounts via Zelle, ATMs, and credit cards. The post Former Florida Public Defender Staffer Accused of Stealing Nearly $65,000 From Jailed Woman’s Bank Accounts appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/30/2026, 11:15:00 AM
Spot Bitcoin ETFs see $3B in purchases over 9 days as institutional appetite returns
Institutional interest in Bitcoin ETFs signals renewed confidence, potentially stabilizing the crypto market and encouraging further investments. The post Spot Bitcoin ETFs see $3B in purchases over 9 days as institutional appetite returns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 9/30/2026, 11:14:05 AM
WIF Price Prediction: Dog Hits the Pivot — $0.30 Breakout or $0.22 Fade-Back?
WIF is trading at $0.25 at the pivot point, pressing against the $0.26 immediate resistance ceiling with smart money sitting 64.6% long. Either the dog clears $0.27 and targets $0.30–$0.43, or it f... (Read More)
By N/A 9/30/2026, 11:13:52 AM
Crypto Today: Bitcoin holds $83K as Ethereum remains below $2,700 and XRP consolidates
Bitcoin (BTC) trades lethargically on Wednesday, with bulls battling to defend the immediate $83,000 level as immediate support. Demand extends toward $80,000, which bulls must defend to restore the uptrend toward the September peak above $87,000.
By N/A 9/30/2026, 11:11:54 AM
HYPE whales move to exchanges while a treasury keeps buying
A roughly $16 million exchange deposit and a separate $5.78 million sale have been combined into headlines about a $22 million whale dump. The distinction matters because Hyperliquid Strategies has been accumulating HYPE too. Its SEC filing shows how a…
By Rony Roy 9/30/2026, 11:11:14 AM
European Commission reviews MiCA regulations to balance market access and compliance costs
MiCA's evolving framework may reshape EU crypto markets, impacting compliance costs and market dynamics, with potential regulatory amendments ahead. The post European Commission reviews MiCA regulations to balance market access and compliance costs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/30/2026, 11:10:07 AM
PEPE Price Prediction: The Frog at the Crossroads — $0.0000065 or Flush Back to $0.0000038?
PEPE is trading at $0.0000043, sitting on a fragile 29% September recovery and coiling near critical channel resistance as Bitcoin stalls under $84,000. A confirmed breakout above $0.0000050 opens ... (Read More)
By N/A 9/30/2026, 11:05:52 AM
Machine learning algorithm sets XRP price for October 31, 2026
Despite XRP price facing strong resistance at approximately $1.52 from mid-August 2026 through September 30, Finbold’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agent … Continue reading The post Machine learning algorithm sets XRP price for October 31, 2026 appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 9/30/2026, 11:04:46 AM
Bitget hackers move $4 million into Zcash’s private pool, making funds harder to trace
Three transfers pushed about 15% of the stolen ZEC into Ironwood, where payments hide their senders, recipients and amounts.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/30/2026, 11:04:09 AM
XRP ETFs Pull in $121M This Month but Their Assets Keep Shrinking
U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have taken in $121.4 million in September on a five-session inflow streak, even as their net assets slide with XRP stuck under $1.50. The $121.4 Million Figure Broken Down The funds sat flat on Monday, Sept. 21, then took in roughly $20 million, $18 million, $14.9 million and $22.6 […]
By Shiraz Jagati 9/30/2026, 11:01:46 AM
Jacobs launches digital twin platform for AI data centers at NVIDIA GTC
Jacobs' digital twin platform could revolutionize AI data center efficiency, driving sustainable growth and innovation in AI infrastructure. The post Jacobs launches digital twin platform for AI data centers at NVIDIA GTC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 11:01:30 AM
Robinhood Is Building a Data Market for AI Investors
ChatterFlow adds social narratives and sentiment shifts to Robinhood Agents. Robinhood Agent Apps currently connects agents with specialized third-party tools. Financial-data providers can now sell intelligence directly into an AI investing workflow. Robinhood’s new AI agents can research markets and interact with trading infrastructure....
By Alexander Zdravkov 9/30/2026, 11:00:38 AM
The XRP treasury vote: What Evernorth shareholders are being asked to own
Armada Acquisition Corp. II shareholders meet on September 30 to decide whether to approve a merger built around an XRP treasury. The vote can authorize the deal, but the economic question reaches further: how many coins, how much cash and…
By Rony Roy 9/30/2026, 11:00:28 AM
The SEC Is finally modernizing transfer-agent rules. Wall Street must not repeat the ‘paperwork crisis’
If ownership data is split across a token wrapper, a special-purpose vehicle (SPV), a broker’s internal ledger and a transfer agent's off-chain database, we are setting the stage for a Paperwork Crisis for the blockchain age, argues Fairmint’s Joris Delanoue.
By Joris Delanoue 9/30/2026, 11:00:00 AM
A single market worth protecting: Getting the MiCA review right
As the European Commission’s MiCA review consultation closes, Europe must decide whether its crypto rulebook is protecting the market without making it too costly to build in.
By Simon Schneider 9/30/2026, 11:00:00 AM
ALGO Price Prediction: Smart Money Is Loading at $0.12 — But the Fuse Is Short
ALGO just absorbed a 5.35% single-session flush straight into critical $0.12 support while open interest exploded 14.37% — smart money is building a position here, but with momentum completely stal... (Read More)
By N/A 9/30/2026, 10:57:52 AM