Wells Fargo reportedly in talks with Kraken parent Payward over crypto trading liquidity
The potential partnership could accelerate mainstream crypto adoption, positioning banks as key players in the evolving digital asset landscape. The post Wells Fargo reportedly in talks with Kraken parent Payward over crypto trading liquidity appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/7/2026, 7:09:18 PM
Hypercall founder says options must simplify trading to compete with perps
Hypercall founder Jake Sylvestre has called for simpler options trading, tighter spreads, and shared hedging accounts after the venue reported $536 million in September notional volume, out of $592 million since its June 1 launch. Hypercall founder Jake Sylvestre told…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/7/2026, 7:06:39 PM
Mykhailo Fedorov pushes for AI on Ukraine’s battlefields
AI deployment in Ukraine's military could redefine warfare, reducing human risk but raising ethical concerns over autonomous combat decisions. The post Mykhailo Fedorov pushes for AI on Ukraine’s battlefields appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/7/2026, 7:03:56 PM
Coinbase premium gap sinks to -$64 as Bitcoin trades at a US discount
The prolonged negative Coinbase premium gap suggests sustained US institutional caution, potentially impacting Bitcoin's market dynamics. The post Coinbase premium gap sinks to -$64 as Bitcoin trades at a US discount appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/7/2026, 7:00:41 PM
Pudgy Penguins Team to Shutter Ethereum Layer 2 Network Abstract
Another Ethereum Layer 2 chain bites the dust: Just days after the creators of the once-hyped Blast said they’re shutting down the scaler, Abstract is about to follow suit. On Tuesday, Igloo Inc.—the company behind the crypto-native Pudgy Penguins IP—said that it will shut down Abstract, its Ethereum Layer 2 network that launched in mainnet […]
By Andrew Hayward 10/7/2026, 7:00:03 PM
Cardano Brings Compliance Rules On-Chain With CIP-0113 Launch
Cardano’s CIP-0113 programmable token standard is now live on mainnet. It gives issuers the ability to build controls such as KYC requirements, sanctions screening and transfer restrictions directly into native Cardano assets, targeting regulated stablecoins, funds and tokenized securities.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/7/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Wells Fargo in talks with Kraken parent Payward for crypto trading liquidity
The discussions would see Payward supply liquidity for crypto trading as major banks deepen their involvement in digital assets.
By Will Canny 10/7/2026, 6:59:32 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 10/7/2026, 6:55:36 PM
Africa’s Bitcoin directory tracked 189 projects across 23 countries in Q3 2026
Africa's Bitcoin ecosystem shows robust grassroots growth, indicating a strong foundation for future economic innovation and financial inclusion. The post Africa’s Bitcoin directory tracked 189 projects across 23 countries in Q3 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/7/2026, 6:55:28 PM
OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra is the only AI model to finish a real-world driving test in a Toyota Corolla
GPT-6 Astra's success highlights AI's potential in autonomous driving, but also underscores the need for further development and human oversight. The post OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra is the only AI model to finish a real-world driving test in a Toyota Corolla appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/7/2026, 6:52:05 PM
ICANN reveals 1,615 new domain applications, and AI suffixes like .agent and .agi are crowded
The surge in AI-related domain applications highlights the growing influence of AI in digital identity and internet infrastructure. The post ICANN reveals 1,615 new domain applications, and AI suffixes like .agent and .agi are crowded appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/7/2026, 6:50:21 PM
Coinbase opens regulated route to Deribit markets for US institutions
Coinbase has completed its Deribit integration following an Oct. 1 account migration, establishing a regulated route for eligible US institutions into derivatives markets that the company says account for roughly 80% of global crypto trading volume. Coinbase announced on Oct.…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/7/2026, 6:44:20 PM
Ethereum falls 6%, leaving $1.35 billion in long bets at risk of liquidation
Ethereum’s slide toward $2,500 has put about $1.35 billion of leveraged long positions at increasing risk of liquidation. CoinMarketCap data showed roughly $1.35 billion of ETH long exposure sat at liquidation levels below the prevailing price, compared with about $999.78 million of shorts vulnerable above it. The figures represent positions...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/7/2026, 6:40:43 PM
Cardano Brings Programmable Compliance to Native Tokens
Cardano's CIP-0113 is live on mainnet, giving regulated asset issuers programmable controls without abandoning native tokens.
By Alexander Zdravkov 10/7/2026, 6:35:23 PM
Charles Schwab survey: 64% of Millennial crypto owners plan to buy more
Millennials' increasing crypto investments highlight a shift in asset preference, potentially influencing future financial markets and investment strategies. The post Charles Schwab survey: 64% of Millennial crypto owners plan to buy more appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/7/2026, 6:29:49 PM
Federal judge dismisses privacy lawsuit against Crypto.com over cookie tracking
The dismissal highlights the challenge of proving concrete harm in privacy lawsuits, impacting future litigation strategies in digital privacy cases. The post Federal judge dismisses privacy lawsuit against Crypto.com over cookie tracking appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/7/2026, 6:27:07 PM
North Carolina man gets 18 months in first federal AI music streaming fraud case
This case highlights the need for stricter regulations on AI in music to protect artists' royalties and ensure fair compensation. The post North Carolina man gets 18 months in first federal AI music streaming fraud case appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/7/2026, 6:25:53 PM
While America’s CLARITY Stalls, Russia’s Crypto Market Gets Official Operators
Russia has registered nine crypto operators under new rules.
By Chayanika Deka 10/7/2026, 6:24:40 PM
Why is XRP price down today?
Even though the United States spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded an inflow of $3.14 million on October 6, 2026, … Continue reading The post Why is XRP price down today? appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 10/7/2026, 6:21:41 PM
Bitwise CIO and Sovereign CEO say NEAR is entering next phase of value accrual
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan and Sovereign CEO Sal Ternullo see NEAR entering a new value accrual phase as Intents revenue and AI products scale. The post Bitwise CIO and Sovereign CEO say NEAR is entering next phase of value accrual appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/7/2026, 6:21:03 PM
GPT-6 and Intelligent UI, now rolling out in ChatGPT for everyone
OpenAI's GPT-6 rollout may shift AI market dynamics, challenging competitors and influencing perceptions of AI leadership and innovation. The post GPT-6 and Intelligent UI, now rolling out in ChatGPT for everyone appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/7/2026, 6:19:13 PM
Microsoft employees once had monthly AI budgets of $100,000 each in its cloud and AI group
Microsoft's budget cuts may reshape AI model competitiveness, influencing market dynamics and strategic responses from rivals like Google and Meta. The post Microsoft employees once had monthly AI budgets of $100,000 each in its cloud and AI group appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/7/2026, 6:18:57 PM
Ripple Custody adds Canton Network support for institutions
Ripple Custody version 1.43 adds Canton Network support, letting institutions hold and transfer Canton Coin and CIP-56 tokens in one platform. The post Ripple Custody adds Canton Network support for institutions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/7/2026, 6:14:06 PM
InnoEval and new benchmarks show AI models struggle with original research
AI's limited originality in research could stifle innovation, urging a reevaluation of its role in fostering diverse scientific exploration. The post InnoEval and new benchmarks show AI models struggle with original research appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/7/2026, 6:13:54 PM
Mecka raises $60M Series B led by Sequoia to build robotics training data
Mecka's funding surge highlights the growing importance of scalable, real-world data in advancing robotics and AI, potentially reshaping industries. The post Mecka raises $60M Series B led by Sequoia to build robotics training data appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/7/2026, 6:13:04 PM
Bitwise says Bitcoin’s Q3 rally signals a regime change
Bitcoin's Q3 rally suggests a shift in market dynamics, potentially requiring traders to adapt strategies and indicating stronger institutional demand. The post Bitwise says Bitcoin’s Q3 rally signals a regime change appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/7/2026, 6:06:14 PM
Microsoft gives Copilot access to your local files and control of Windows
Microsoft unveiled a Copilot upgrade with local file access and OS-level actions under its new Hybrid Intelligence strategy at its Windows event. The post Microsoft gives Copilot access to your local files and control of Windows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/7/2026, 6:05:20 PM
Microsoft cuts monthly AI budgets from $100K to about $10K for employees
Microsoft cut monthly AI caps for most Cloud & AI staff from $100,000 to about $10,000 and trimmed internal Claude spending by over a third. The post Microsoft cuts monthly AI budgets from $100K to about $10K for employees appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/7/2026, 6:05:20 PM
OpenAI brings interactive visuals to ChatGPT with dynamic explanations
This innovation could transform educational engagement, making complex concepts more accessible and interactive for diverse learners. The post OpenAI brings interactive visuals to ChatGPT with dynamic explanations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/7/2026, 6:03:57 PM
Hunter Biden confirms LAPTOP token ‘not a rug pull,’ just trolling Trumps
“Trump’s coin was max extraction, and I wanted to troll every grift like it,“ said Hunter Biden in a breakdown of the memecoin launch and fallout.
By Turner Wright 10/7/2026, 6:00:10 PM
Open USD Hits $100 Million on Ethereum, but the Flows Tell More
Open USD (OUSD) has crossed $100 million on Ethereum, extending a rapid first week in which issuance has grown much faster than on-chain trading.
By Alexander Stefanov 10/7/2026, 6:00:03 PM
Ripple Prime Expands Brevan Howard Deal Into Multi-Asset Clearing And Financing
Ripple has expanded its relationship with global investment manager Brevan Howard, with Ripple Prime now providing multi-asset prime brokerage, clearing and financing services to Brevan Howard funds. The agreement pushes Ripple further into institutional market infrastructure spanning both traditional and digital assets.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/7/2026, 6:00:00 PM
Russia Starts Licensing Crypto Exchanges And Custodians Under New Register
Russia’s new regulated crypto-market framework has moved into operation, with the Bank of Russia adding firms including VTB, Sberbank and several specialist operators to registers covering cryptocurrency exchanges and digital depositories. Domestic crypto payments remain restricted, but regulated trading and custody infrastructure is now taking...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/7/2026, 6:00:00 PM
Ripple Ends 'XRP Killer' Myth via Canton Network Support
Ripple ends the "XRP Killer" narrative by integrating Canton Network to secure Wall Street's RWA pipeline.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 10/7/2026, 5:58:30 PM
Open USD supply on Ethereum tops $100M in its first week
OUSD's rapid growth on Ethereum highlights institutional influence in stablecoin markets, raising concerns about liquidity concentration and market stability. The post Open USD supply on Ethereum tops $100M in its first week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/7/2026, 5:58:28 PM
Analyst: Is HBAR Price Ready For 170% Upward Move?
Renowned technician showcases two similarly-positioned patterns: will Hedera take a swing at a fresh ATH? Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 10/7/2026, 5:57:00 PM
Quantum-Safe Quantus Launches QTC Token Trading via Near Intents
Quantum-focused blockchain Quantus has launched trading for its QTC token through near.com and Near Intents, giving users access to more than 180 assets across over 30 chains without first sending funds to a centralized exchange. Quantus Opens QTC Trading Across 30+ Chains Quantus is taking an unusual route to market. The proof-of-work blockchain...
By Emmanuel Musa 10/7/2026, 5:55:38 PM
Bessent says energy prices, mortgages and yields will ease once the Iran conflict ends
The resolution of the conflict could stabilize global markets, but uncertainty remains, impacting economic forecasts and financial strategies. The post Bessent says energy prices, mortgages and yields will ease once the Iran conflict ends appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/7/2026, 5:55:04 PM
Bitwise CIO says NEAR’s investment case goes beyond its AI ambitions
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says NEARs investment case rests on an existing business as Intents volume tops $30 billion and annual fees approach $45 million. The post Bitwise CIO says NEAR’s investment case goes beyond its AI ambitions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/7/2026, 5:50:55 PM
Sui tunnels hit 40.6M TPS in live AI agent test
The layer-1 blockchain said its programmable offchain tunnels reached the milestone during a live stress test designed to simulate high-frequency activity between AI agents.
By Nate Kostar 10/7/2026, 5:46:59 PM
USDG market cap on Arbitrum One climbs to $31.2 million after $10.2 million daily jump
USDG's rapid growth on Arbitrum One highlights the increasing importance of stablecoins in DeFi ecosystems and their potential revenue impact. The post USDG market cap on Arbitrum One climbs to $31.2 million after $10.2 million daily jump appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/7/2026, 5:42:52 PM
As Japanese institutions sell ¥2.6 trillion in foreign debt, here’s what Bitcoin investors need to watch
Japan’s October 6 auction drew firmer demand at a higher yield after earlier foreign-debt sales, raising a potential Bitcoin financing risk. The post As Japanese institutions sell ¥2.6 trillion in foreign debt, here’s what Bitcoin investors need to watch appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/7/2026, 5:35:20 PM
Paxos enables partners to offer XRP trading, custody and transfers
Paxos has added XRP to its Crypto Brokerage platform, enabling partners to offer buying, selling, holding, depositing, and withdrawing for a token the company says is held across more than 8.1 million wallets. Paxos said its brokerage now supports XRP,…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/7/2026, 5:29:16 PM
Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai urges Europe to build its own open-source AI
Europe's pursuit of open-source AI could enhance digital sovereignty, reduce reliance on foreign tech, and leverage local talent and data. The post Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai urges Europe to build its own open-source AI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/7/2026, 5:28:34 PM
TRON plugs into Polygon’s Open Money Stack to widen stablecoin rails
The integration enhances cross-chain liquidity and efficiency, positioning Polygon as a pivotal connector in the evolving stablecoin ecosystem. The post TRON plugs into Polygon’s Open Money Stack to widen stablecoin rails appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/7/2026, 5:28:04 PM
US government moves $470M in seized Bitcoin and Tether to Coinbase Prime
The transfer highlights the government's active management of crypto assets, potentially impacting market dynamics and policy perceptions. The post US government moves $470M in seized Bitcoin and Tether to Coinbase Prime appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/7/2026, 5:22:33 PM
Microsoft launches execution containers to keep AI agents on a short leash
Microsoft's MXC enhances AI security by enforcing strict access controls, reducing unauthorized data access risks, and improving auditability. The post Microsoft launches execution containers to keep AI agents on a short leash appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/7/2026, 5:19:47 PM
XRP’s ‘Pure Play’ NASDAQ Fund Postponed Till This Date
The $1 billion XRP fund postponement comes amid a clerical error, not a market condition-based adjustment. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 10/7/2026, 5:13:00 PM
ZKsync opens Prividium core code under Apache 2.0 license
Open-sourcing Prividium's core code could boost institutional blockchain adoption, enhancing transparency and reducing vendor dependency. The post ZKsync opens Prividium core code under Apache 2.0 license appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/7/2026, 5:12:24 PM
Cybersecurity consultant found guilty of stealing $55M in crypto from Uranium Finance
The conviction highlights the vulnerabilities in DeFi systems and underscores the effectiveness of blockchain forensics in tracing illicit activities. The post Cybersecurity consultant found guilty of stealing $55M in crypto from Uranium Finance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/7/2026, 5:11:56 PM