Senate's top Democratic investigator looking into Tether payments to Bo Hines' firm
Senator Richard Blumenthal, the ranking Democrat on the investigations subcommittee, added a probe of the ex-White House crypto adviser to his list of crypto interests.
By Jesse Hamilton 10/22/2026, 10:43:36 PM
Bitcoin ETFs log $525M inflow as Ethereum ETFs attract $14M
The contrasting inflows highlight investor confidence in Bitcoin over Ethereum, potentially influencing future market dynamics and investment strategies. The post Bitcoin ETFs log $525M inflow as Ethereum ETFs attract $14M appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/22/2026, 10:42:37 PM
Experts Warn of Systemic Risks as Crypto Lending Vaults Cross $10B
Total deposits in crypto lending vaults have expanded from $4 billion in early 2025 to over $10 billion, driven by institutional investors and treasuries seeking high yield on stablecoins. Industry experts advocate for stricter risk management and financial compensation buffers for security breaches or negligence. Crypto Lending Vaults Surpass...
By Terence Zimwara 10/22/2026, 10:40:19 PM
A16z Crypto rebrands as a16z Frontier, signaling broader tech focus
The rebranding may signal a shift in venture capital trends, potentially affecting blockchain investment confidence and innovation dynamics. The post A16z Crypto rebrands as a16z Frontier, signaling broader tech focus appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/22/2026, 10:36:35 PM
Bitcoin ETFs sold through 7 of 8 crashes even as Wall Street makes BTC selloffs less violent
Bitcoin ETFs recorded outflows during seven of eight major selloffs, challenging expectations that Wall Street investors would support prices during downturns. A new DWF Labs report shared with CryptoSlate found that US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds consistently lost money during market declines of at least 15% since their January 2024...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/22/2026, 10:30:38 PM
Collins and Jackson tied in Maine Senate race: Fox News poll
The tied race heightens electoral uncertainty, potentially influencing campaign strategies and voter engagement in the crucial final weeks. The post Collins and Jackson tied in Maine Senate race: Fox News poll appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/22/2026, 10:16:33 PM
Circle Match enables hourly auctions for USDC minting and redemption
Circle Match's hourly auctions could enhance liquidity and cost efficiency for institutional USDC transactions, impacting broader crypto market dynamics. The post Circle Match enables hourly auctions for USDC minting and redemption appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/22/2026, 10:07:34 PM
Anthropic uses Claude to prove security properties in 123 open-source libraries
Anthropic's use of AI for rapid formal verification could democratize access to robust security proofs, reshaping software development norms. The post Anthropic uses Claude to prove security properties in 123 open-source libraries appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/22/2026, 10:05:44 PM
BNB Chain sets Jenner hardfork for testnet on October 28
The Jenner hardfork could enhance BNB Chain's efficiency and compliance, potentially attracting more institutional users and boosting network reliability. The post BNB Chain sets Jenner hardfork for testnet on October 28 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/22/2026, 10:05:36 PM
NRSC attacks Iowa Senate candidate Josh Turek over farm vote record
The NRSC's critique of Turek could sway voter sentiment, impacting his slim lead and altering the dynamics of the tight Iowa Senate race. The post NRSC attacks Iowa Senate candidate Josh Turek over farm vote record appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/22/2026, 10:00:45 PM
Analyst Warns XRP Could Lose Top 10 Ranking by 2030 “If Nothing Changes”; Details
XRP traded lower early Tuesday before recovering some losses, as the broader market faced pressure from rising oil prices and concerns about global risk appetite.
By Newton Gitonga 10/22/2026, 9:58:12 PM
Japan Considers Stablecoin Tax Refunds for Foreign Tourists
JPYC and Japan Tax-Free began exploring stablecoin refunds in March, giving the latest discussion an existing private-sector starting point.
By Wayne Jones 10/22/2026, 9:55:14 PM
Bitcoin Flashes Bull Market Signal Amid Fresh ETF Inflows: Cryptoquant CEO
Bitcoin’s latest capital-flow signal resembles patterns seen during earlier bull markets, Cryptoquant CEO Ki Young Ju said. His assessment coincides with approximately $1.07 billion in U.S. spot bitcoin fund inflows over three sessions through Oct. 21, adding a separate sign of renewed demand. Fresh Capital Points to Bull Market Conditions Bitcoin...
By Kevin Helms 10/22/2026, 9:55:05 PM
Birdeye Launches Peak Terminal For Institutional Crypto Research
Birdeye has launched Peak, a subscription terminal combining digital-asset market data, fundamentals and portfolio analytics. Its pitch centers on consistent data across venues, rather than another isolated trading dashboard.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/22/2026, 9:50:00 PM
Shiba Inu Founder Ryoshi May Be Gone for Good, Community Veteran Says; Can the Mystery Spark a SHIB Rally?
Shiba Inu (SHIB) founder Ryoshi may never return, as a veteran community member questions claims that the project’s anonymous creator has resurfaced online. The discussion comes as other prominent SHIB figures remain silent and the token struggles with declining trading activity. In a Friday post on X, veteran SHIB community member Mzarael.Shib...
By Newton Gitonga 10/22/2026, 9:46:32 PM
Tesla forms special committee to explore merger with SpaceX
A potential Tesla-SpaceX merger could reshape industries, influencing market dynamics and innovation trajectories across sectors. The post Tesla forms special committee to explore merger with SpaceX appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/22/2026, 9:39:23 PM
OpenAI seeks $30B funding round at $1.25T valuation ahead of potential IPO
OpenAI is reportedly raising up to $30 billion at a $1.25 trillion valuation, led by UAE investors and Coatue, ahead of a potential 2027 IPO. The post OpenAI seeks $30B funding round at $1.25T valuation ahead of potential IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/22/2026, 9:39:22 PM
Circle shareholder sues Trump, World Liberty and Steve Witkoff over crypto deals
According to a Circle shareholder, the US president’s “corruption” through USD1 left the company unable to compete with stablecoins, harming USDC.
By Turner Wright 10/22/2026, 9:39:18 PM
SpaceX + Tesla “Super Merger” Could Create a 30,221 BTC Corporate Giant
Beyond the massive valuation, the merger would create a single corporate entity that owns roughly 30,221 BTC, worth about $2.47 billion.
By Talha Arshad 10/22/2026, 9:32:59 PM
Extended completes migration to Circle’s Arc with USDC and cirBTC collateral
The migration to Arc could enhance liquidity and efficiency in the decentralized exchange market, potentially boosting USDC and cirBTC adoption. The post Extended completes migration to Circle’s Arc with USDC and cirBTC collateral appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/22/2026, 9:27:23 PM
Solana Takes a Giant Leap With Its Biggest Network Upgrade Since 2020: Why Alpenglow Has SOL Bulls Excited
Solana (SOL) is entering a potentially game-changing chapter as Alpenglow, its biggest network upgrade since 2020, officially goes live.
By Brenda Ngari 10/22/2026, 9:24:58 PM
Circle Shareholder Sues Trump, Alleging Unconstitutional Profits From $2B UAE Crypto Deals
Bitcoin Magazine Circle Shareholder Sues Trump, Alleging Unconstitutional Profits From $2B UAE Crypto Deals A shareholder of stablecoin giant Circle has alleged the president corruptly cashed in on crypto deals. This post Circle Shareholder Sues Trump, Alleging Unconstitutional Profits From $2B UAE Crypto Deals first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine...
By Mathew Di Salvo 10/22/2026, 9:23:58 PM
OCC drops proposed affiliate rewards presumption, but stablecoin yield ban stays
The final GENIUS Act rule leaves linked issuer and third-party rewards subject to review and gives existing programs no grandfathering. 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 10/22/2026, 9:20:12 PM
OpenSea faces push for Bitcoin Ordinals and Runes trading support
Bitcoin Ordinals and Runes supporters have renewed calls for native trading on OpenSea after Leonidas shared a comment attributed to a company marketer saying community feedback helps shape its product roadmap. Leonidas, in posts dated Oct. 21 and Oct. 22,…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/22/2026, 9:19:53 PM
US Treasury proposes rules to block American investments in AI and semiconductors
The proposed rules could reshape global tech investment strategies, impacting US competitiveness and international tech collaborations. The post US Treasury proposes rules to block American investments in AI and semiconductors appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/22/2026, 9:14:38 PM
AWS launches SageMaker Training Sessions for custom AI model training
AWS's new feature empowers developers with enhanced control over AI model training, potentially accelerating innovation and reducing operational burdens. The post AWS launches SageMaker Training Sessions for custom AI model training appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/22/2026, 9:14:34 PM
HIVE pours over $250 million into Paraguay data centers near the Itaipú Dam
HIVE's investment in Paraguay could significantly boost local economic growth and strengthen US-Paraguay relations, but it risks over-reliance on local policies. The post HIVE pours over $250 million into Paraguay data centers near the Itaipú Dam appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/22/2026, 9:13:47 PM
Circle launches hourly USDC Match auctions for Mint customers
Circle says eligible Mint customers can now match USDC mint and redemption orders in hourly auctions with rebates and capped redemption fees. (Read More)
By N/A 10/22/2026, 9:12:43 PM
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH dips below $2,400 as exchange reserves fall
Ethereum (ETH) drops below $2,400 on Thursday as renewed US-Iran crisis tensions and AI-related spending pressured the crypto market.
By N/A 10/22/2026, 9:12:30 PM
Ripple Teams With Arf to Bring RLUSD Lending to XRP Ledger
Ripple and Arf are bringing RLUSD, Ripple’s dollar-pegged stablecoin, to settlement financing on the XRP Ledger. The partnership targets licensed payment companies awaiting cross-border settlements, with plans to adopt lending infrastructure built directly into the network. Payment Companies Gain Another Source of Settlement Funding Licensed...
By Kevin Helms 10/22/2026, 9:10:47 PM
Google’s Updated UAE Crypto Advertising Rules Take Effect
Google’s updated rules for UAE-targeted crypto exchange and wallet ads took effect October 21. Advertisers need an accepted local license and Google certification; the policy is not blanket permission for all crypto promotions.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/22/2026, 9:10:00 PM
JPMorgan's Tokenized Money Market Funds Go Live on Solana
Wall Street giant JPMorgan has expanded its tokenization push by bringing two money market funds to the Solana blockchain.
By Alex Dovbnya 10/22/2026, 9:03:02 PM
NRCC targets Trone Garriott’s record in Iowa’s 3rd District race
The NRCC's critique could sway voter perceptions, impacting Trone Garriott's campaign dynamics in a tightly contested race. The post NRCC targets Trone Garriott’s record in Iowa’s 3rd District race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/22/2026, 8:58:44 PM
TRON settles $2.21T in Q3 stablecoins as payment split stays unclear
TRON has processed $2.21 trillion in stablecoin settlement during the third quarter of 2026, up 5.1% from the previous quarter, Nansen has reported. Nansen’s Oct. 21 report puts successful network transactions at 1.0748 billion for July through September, averaging 11.68…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/22/2026, 8:51:20 PM
Dune launches real-time data feeds covering 200 onchain trading venues
The new service aims to bring onchain trading data into institutional financial systems as tokenized stock markets expand and face growing scrutiny.
By Nate Kostar 10/22/2026, 8:36:00 PM
DeFi Giant Uniswap Taps 7 Rival Liquidity Sources to Burn UNI Tokens
The decentralized exchange (DEX) platform Uniswap has turned DEX competitors into potential revenue sources for its UNI token-burning mechanism. Launched Thursday, Aggregator Hooks connect seven external liquidity sources covering more than 90% of decentralized exchange activity across Ethereum, Base, and Robinhood Chain. The upgrade allows...
By Jamie Redman 10/22/2026, 8:30:44 PM
Zcash Foundation Details Zebra Sync Fixes Ahead Of NU7 Release
The Zcash Foundation says it merged fixes for Zebra nodes that stopped syncing near the chain tip. The October 21 update places the work ahead of a stable NU7 release and reminds operators of the older client’s approaching stop date.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/22/2026, 8:30:00 PM
OpenAI nears $30B funding round at $1.2T valuation
OpenAI's potential funding boost could enhance its competitive edge, attract major investors, and bolster IPO prospects by 2026. The post OpenAI nears $30B funding round at $1.2T valuation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/22/2026, 8:25:55 PM
OpenAI sets a deadline to gather signatures by the end of next week
OpenAI's urgent signature drive highlights the growing emphasis on collaborative cyber defense and regulatory frameworks in AI governance. The post OpenAI sets a deadline to gather signatures by the end of next week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/22/2026, 8:25:44 PM
Solana’s Reflect launches stablecoin creation in one transaction
Reflect has launched Create on Solana, offering users a way to issue a branded yield-bearing stablecoin in one transaction and choose how interest is divided among holders. Reflect said its new tool lets users select collateral from a reviewed set,…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/22/2026, 8:25:34 PM
OpenAI seeks UAE compute capacity amid new financing round: CNBC
OpenAI's expansion in compute capacity and investor backing could significantly enhance its competitive edge and operational resilience. The post OpenAI seeks UAE compute capacity amid new financing round: CNBC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/22/2026, 8:23:51 PM
Railway urges credential resets as investigator alleges $371,000 crypto theft
The platform urged all users to replace stored credentials, while @tayvano_ separately alleged roughly $371,000 in cryptocurrency theft. 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 10/22/2026, 8:20:13 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 Sam Bourgi 10/22/2026, 8:09:59 PM
Google DeepMind and UPenn build AI text detectors that show their work
Auditable AI text detectors could enhance transparency and accountability in decision-making processes across various sectors. The post Google DeepMind and UPenn build AI text detectors that show their work appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/22/2026, 8:09:03 PM
XRP Ledger’s Latest Fix Pushed to November After Voting Setback
XRPL's bug fix was nearly ready to go live, but a brief voting dip reset the 14-day countdown.
By Chayanika Deka 10/22/2026, 8:06:16 PM
JPMorgan brings 2 tokenized money market funds to Solana for US investors
J.P. Morgan Asset Management has brought two tokenized money market funds, MONY and JLTXX, to Solana for qualified U.S. investors through its Morgan Money platform. J.P. Morgan Asset Management said investors can subscribe and redeem through Morgan Money, with token…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/22/2026, 8:02:24 PM
OpenAI opens Decisions API in public beta for fast typed outputs
OpenAI says its Decisions API is in public beta, offering typed outputs for classification, routing and scoring across text and images. (Read More)
By N/A 10/22/2026, 8:01:45 PM
Tech giant LG CNS taps Chainlink to scale Korea’s tokenized finance and stablecoin markets
The partnership could accelerate Korea's digital finance evolution, enhancing global competitiveness and fostering secure, interoperable systems. The post Tech giant LG CNS taps Chainlink to scale Korea’s tokenized finance and stablecoin markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/22/2026, 8:00:19 PM
Starknet Moves Toward Post-Quantum Layer 1 as Voters Back Ethereum Split
Starknet is taking its first formal steps toward potentially becoming an independent, quantum-resistant Layer 1 blockchain, following a community vote that overwhelmingly supported researching a departure from its current role as an Ethereum Layer 2 network. STRK Holders Approve Layer 1 Exploration The Starknet Foundation announced Thursday that...
By Andrew Hayward 10/22/2026, 7:55:00 PM
Blockchain Association Presses Congress on Crypto Taxes as Clarity Act Stalls
Bitcoin Magazine Blockchain Association Presses Congress on Crypto Taxes as Clarity Act Stalls The Blockchain Association asked congressional leaders Thursday to pass bipartisan crypto tax legislation, but with the Clarity Act near dead, the House bill stripped of mining and staking relief, and Congress out until after the midterms, the ask lands...
By Micah Zimmerman 10/22/2026, 7:51:11 PM