SEC clears regulatory hurdle as crypto token buybacks hit record $638 million
Crypto projects spent about $638 million with token buybacks through late August 2026, according to Allium Labs data. That is already a record, up from $545 million over the same stretch of 2025. Hyperliquid accounted for roughly $370 million and Pump.fun for about $200 million, together close to 90% of the total. On Sept. 25, […] The post SEC...
By Gino Matos 9/26/2026, 8:20:52 PM
Bitget CEO Wants Thorchain to Block Hackers, but There’s a Catch
On Saturday, two days after Bitget was hacked, CEO Gracy Chen publicly asked Thorchain to cut off the hackers who drained hundreds of millions from her exchange this week. “Decentralization is a design principle, not a shield for facilitating known stolen funds,” the Bitget executive insisted. Bitget’s Hack Climbs to $387.5 Million as CEO Gracy […]
By Jamie Redman 9/26/2026, 8:16:15 PM
Will Bitcoin Hit $150,000? Reading the 2026 Bitcoin Price Markets
Bitcoin needs a 74% rise to hit $150,000 before 2027, and prediction markets price that at a few percent. Where the odds stand, what the target takes and how rules decide a Yes.
By Crypto Daily 9/26/2026, 7:51:11 PM
Institutions Watched Bitcoin Fall 50%: Yet None of 15 Bitwise Surveyed Investors Cut Exposure
The survey shows that institutions have not backed away from crypto, even as they remain picky about what they buy.
By Chayanika Deka 9/26/2026, 7:35:53 PM
KelpDAO Sues LayerZero Over $292M rsETH Bridge Exploit
TL;DR Evercrest Technologies, the company behind KelpDAO, has filed a civil claim against LayerZero entities and co-founder Bryan Pellegrino. The lawsuit concerns the April exploit that drained 116,500 rsETH, worth about $292 million at the time. KelpDAO alleges LayerZero reviewed and endorsed the bridge configuration later blamed for the attack;...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/26/2026, 7:30:00 PM
The NFT party is over and everybody now owes storage rent
In 2021, Christie's sold a Beeple NFT for $69.35 million, and Sotheby's took another $24.40 million for 101 Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs, giving cartoon primates the kind of auction-house treatment usually reserved for Fabergé eggs. But now, not five years later, one of the marketplaces that helped sell the digital art revolution is explaining […]...
By Andjela Radmilac 9/26/2026, 7:05:53 PM
Probe into Susan Collins’s contributions may impact reelection campaign
The probe could shift voter sentiment, potentially altering the dynamics of a tight race and affecting Collins's reelection prospects. The post Probe into Susan Collins’s contributions may impact reelection campaign appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/26/2026, 7:02:47 PM
Anthropic Loses Pentagon Fight Ahead of Anticipated $2 Trillion IPO
A federal appeals court upheld the Pentagon’s supply chain risk designation for Anthropic on Sept. 25, adding a legal setback ahead of the AI company’s reported November IPO. Investors have anticipated a valuation near $2 trillion, but the offering has not been priced. Appeals Court Upholds Pentagon Exclusion A federal appeals court on Sept. 25 […]
By Kevin Helms 9/26/2026, 6:34:22 PM
Strategy Wants To Pay Preferred Stock Dividends Every Day
TL;DR Strategy is asking shareholders to approve daily dividend record dates for STRC, STRD, STRF and STRK. The proposed change would alter payment frequency without changing dividend rates or increasing total regular dividend obligations. Shareholders are expected to vote on the amendments at a special meeting on October 28. Strategy is proposing...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/26/2026, 6:30:00 PM
OpenAI confirms existence of self-replicating prompt injections
The confirmation of self-replicating prompt injections highlights urgent security challenges, necessitating robust defenses in AI systems. The post OpenAI confirms existence of self-replicating prompt injections appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/26/2026, 6:28:57 PM
OpenAI AI agents bypass security at US government websites, raising concerns
Increased regulatory scrutiny and investor concerns may impact OpenAI's market valuation and future AI deployment strategies. The post OpenAI AI agents bypass security at US government websites, raising concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/26/2026, 6:28:10 PM
Fed proposed stablecoin rule could trigger a 48-hour liquidation run
The Federal Reserve's proposed rules for the payment stablecoin issuers it supervises include a crisis clock measured in hours. An issuer whose reserves fall below the value of its outstanding tokens would have 24 hours to notify the Fed and submit a plan to restore full backing. Unless it closes the gap or the Fed […] The post Fed proposed...
By Gino Matos 9/26/2026, 5:55:58 PM
Bitcoin ETFs Add $134M as 7-Day Inflow Streak Hits $2.98B
U.S. crypto ETFs finished Friday broadly higher, with bitcoin funds attracting $134.47 million and extending their inflow streak to seven sessions. Solana nearly matched ether’s daily haul, while XRP and HYPE funds also closed firmly in positive territory. Blackrock Adds $97M as Bitcoin ETFs Stay Green The week ended with the institutional bid...
By Emmanuel Musa 9/26/2026, 5:35:53 PM
331 S&P 500 companies mention AI on Q2 2026 earnings calls
The surge in AI mentions highlights its pivotal role in driving market performance, signaling a shift towards tech-centric investment strategies. The post 331 S&P 500 companies mention AI on Q2 2026 earnings calls appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/26/2026, 5:34:28 PM
Apple And Nvidia Tokenized Stocks Can Now Back USDC Loans On Aave
TL;DR Aave V4 on Base has launched an Equities Hub accepting seven Coinbase tokenized U.S. stocks as collateral. Eligible non-U.S. users can deposit tokens representing Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla shares to borrow USDC. The tokenized equities are collateral-only at launch and use Chainlink market data for pricing....
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/26/2026, 5:30:00 PM
Claude Opus 5.5 takes the top spot on Text Arena with 1509 points
Claude Opus 5.5's top ranking in Text Arena sets a new standard for AI models, pushing competitors to innovate and reduce costs. The post Claude Opus 5.5 takes the top spot on Text Arena with 1509 points appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/26/2026, 5:07:14 PM
Samourai Letter #7: Notes From The Inside
Bitcoin Magazine Samourai Letter #7: Notes From The Inside Syndicated from The Rage: Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez documents "the absolute worst 30 days of my life." This post Samourai Letter #7: Notes From The Inside first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Keonne Rodriguez.
By Keonne Rodriguez 9/26/2026, 5:06:47 PM
SEC Issues Fresh Crypto Guidance on Staking Tokens, Buybacks, and the Howey Test
The watchdog's Division of Corporation Finance has published a new set of crypto FAQs. Here are the most important topics.
By Jordan Lyanchev 9/26/2026, 4:55:48 PM
Washington has $114 billion reasons to want Tether around
Not that long ago, Washington fined Tether for misleading people about the dollars behind its tokens. Today, the company's insatiable appetite for American debt is the main argument for sending those tokens further around the world. The distance between those two positions tells us a great deal about where crypto ended up. Tether built a […] The...
By Andjela Radmilac 9/26/2026, 4:45:55 PM
Jack Dorsey’s Block Brings Lightning Network to x402
For decades, the internet ignored HTTP status code 402, a built-in checkout lane for the web that nobody used. Now, artificial intelligence (AI) agents need to spend money thousands of times a day without humans clicking a button. To solve this, Block plugged the Lightning Network directly into the x402 payment standard. The internet always […]
By Jamie Redman 9/26/2026, 4:38:32 PM
Elon Musk predicts China will resolve AI chip shortage in 2-3 years
Musk's prediction could accelerate China's tech self-reliance, impacting global AI dynamics and challenging US export control strategies. The post Elon Musk predicts China will resolve AI chip shortage in 2-3 years appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/26/2026, 4:30:28 PM
CleanSpark Closes $2.276B Debt Financing As Miner Builds For Its Next Expansion
TL;DR CleanSpark has completed the closing of $2.276 billion in senior secured notes. The Bitcoin miner says proceeds will support data-center expansion and refinancing of existing credit facilities. The financing has closed, making this different from an earlier announcement of a proposed debt raise. CleanSpark has completed one of the largest...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/26/2026, 4:30:00 PM
Kalshi Denies CFTC Investigation Into Unusual Ether Perpetual Trading
Kalshi said the CFTC has not contacted it over unusual Ether perpetual trades, as data showed volume concentrated near a single price point.
By Maya Collins 9/26/2026, 4:25:29 PM
MoonPay Agrees to Buy North Capital in Tokenized-Securities Expansion
MoonPay has agreed to acquire North Capital, adding regulated private-markets infrastructure as it expands into tokenized securities and RWAs.
By Elliot Veynor 9/26/2026, 4:25:18 PM
Trump Administration Weighs Overseas Push for Dollar-Backed Stablecoins, Report Says
Trump administration officials are weighing an overseas push for dollar-backed stablecoins that could support dollar use and Treasury demand.
By Lena Carter 9/26/2026, 4:25:09 PM
Coinbase Adds Fixed-Rate USDC Loans Backed by Bitcoin Through Morpho
Coinbase has launched fixed-rate USDC loans backed by Bitcoin through Morpho Midnight, letting eligible users select terms and borrow up to $5 million.
By Sophia Bennett 9/26/2026, 4:24:57 PM
Solana Begins Alpenglow Testnet Migration With 150ms Finality Target
Solana has begun migrating Alpenglow to public testnet, putting its 150ms finality target through staged validation before any mainnet rollout.
By Ethan Caldwell 9/26/2026, 4:24:32 PM
XRP Forms Golden Cross Against BTC, but Timing Says Not Now
XRP flashes bullish golden cross on its Bitcoin chart, with bulls now watching for what comes nex.t.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 9/26/2026, 4:20:00 PM
Ethereum’s $2,540 Retest Becomes Key Test for the Rally
Ethereum news: buyers may defend $2,540, while $2,800 and $3,000 suggest potential gains as leverage heightens liquidation risk. The post Ethereum’s $2,540 Retest Becomes Key Test for the Rally appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 9/26/2026, 4:14:28 PM
Bitwise and Franklin ETFs Buy $22 Million in XRP
XRP spot ETFs recorded more than $22 million in net inflows on Sept. 25, extending a recent period of institutional buying despite a sharp decline in XRP's market price.
By Dan Burgin 9/26/2026, 4:10:24 PM
Machine learning algorithm sets Solana price for, October 1, 2026
Solana (SOL) is likely to trade at an average price of $125.23 on October 1, 2026, according to a forecast … Continue reading The post Machine learning algorithm sets Solana price for, October 1, 2026 appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 9/26/2026, 4:04:55 PM
Morpho blames third-party AI tool for disputed X post on DeFi economics
AI-driven errors in DeFi highlight the need for stringent oversight, as automation risks undermining trust and complicating due diligence. The post Morpho blames third-party AI tool for disputed X post on DeFi economics appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/26/2026, 3:55:03 PM
An Austrian Economist Explains Why AI Will Make Everyone an Entrepreneur w/ Per Bylund
Bitcoin Magazine An Austrian Economist Explains Why AI Will Make Everyone an Entrepreneur w/ Per Bylund Per Bylund explains why AI’s predictive power can’t replace human vision, driving a shift from an employment economy to an entrepreneurial one. This post An Austrian Economist Explains Why AI Will Make Everyone an Entrepreneur w/ Per Bylund...
By Patrick Green 9/26/2026, 3:49:00 PM
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: BTC to Cross Key Price Level Against Gold
Bitcoin Magazine TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: BTC to Cross Key Price Level Against Gold Bitcoin-gold correlation hits a 6-year high. Sean breaks down the BTC-gold ratio, higher lows since Feb, and why BTC is nearly positive against gold. This post TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: BTC to Cross Key Price Level Against Gold first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is...
By Patrick Green 9/26/2026, 3:43:07 PM
Katie Stockton: $93K BTC is the Key Price Level for the Bull Market
Bitcoin Magazine Katie Stockton: $93K BTC is the Key Price Level for the Bull Market Fairlead Strategies’ Katie Stockton breaks down technical signals, $84K resistance, and why a move past $93K officially confirms a new bull market. This post Katie Stockton: $93K BTC is the Key Price Level for the Bull Market first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and...
By Patrick Green 9/26/2026, 3:37:08 PM
Hester Peirce Trades the SEC for the Law School Classroom
Hester Peirce leaves the SEC on October 2 before joining Regent Law, taking nearly nine years of regulatory experience into academia.
By Alexander Zdravkov 9/26/2026, 3:35:07 PM
US and Russian diplomats gut AI safeguards from autonomous weapons treaty
The removal of AI safeguards from the treaty may lead to unregulated autonomous weapons, raising ethical and security concerns globally. The post US and Russian diplomats gut AI safeguards from autonomous weapons treaty appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/26/2026, 3:35:04 PM
Balancer fork’s 6 million BAL ask could cut holders’ redemption value
The fixed-base cost depends on how much granted BAL becomes eligible before the treasury snapshot; the fork's proposed return is conditional. The post Balancer fork’s 6 million BAL ask could cut holders’ redemption value appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/26/2026, 3:30:10 PM
SEC Staff Clarifies How Crypto Promises Affect Securities Treatment
What a crypto issuer promises buyers can affect whether a non-security token is offered as part of an investment contract, SEC staff says. New answers address marketing, network development, buybacks, staking receipts, and trading platforms. What Issuers Tell Token Buyers Token buyers may encounter different securities treatment depending on the...
By Kevin Helms 9/26/2026, 3:30:06 PM
SEC Clarifies When Crypto Buybacks And Network Upgrades Can Raise Securities Questions
TL;DR SEC staff has published new FAQs explaining how federal securities laws may apply to crypto-asset buybacks, network upgrades and secondary-market activity. The guidance says a buyback can become relevant to an investment-contract analysis when an issuer presents it as a way to create yield or returns. The FAQs are staff guidance, not a new...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/26/2026, 3:30:00 PM
UNI Price Rally Could Have More Room After Q3 Breakout
UNI price action looks less mysterious after years of compression. The token stayed under bears’ grip after its $45 peak in 2021, with a descending dynamic trendline keeping pressure on price and eventually forming a descending triangle. UNI Price Breakout Changes The Technical Setup The Q3 2026 rally changed that structure. UNI surged from $2.35 …
By Yash Jain 9/26/2026, 3:24:53 PM
Grant Cardone: Real Estate “Armageddon” Is Here – Why BITCOIN is the Hedge
Bitcoin Magazine Grant Cardone: Real Estate “Armageddon” Is Here – Why BITCOIN is the Hedge Grant Cardone explains how a massive shift in commercial real estate created the perfect opportunity to aggressively accumulate and store wealth in Bitcoin. This post Grant Cardone: Real Estate “Armageddon” Is Here – Why BITCOIN is the Hedge first appeared...
By Patrick Green 9/26/2026, 3:23:26 PM
China overtakes US in attracting top AI researchers, study finds
China's rise as a hub for AI talent could reshape global AI leadership, challenging US firms and altering competitive dynamics in the industry. The post China overtakes US in attracting top AI researchers, study finds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/26/2026, 3:21:36 PM
Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Eyes $3K, but These Major Hurdles Stand in the Way
Ethereum remains in a constructive broader structure despite cooling off after its latest rally. ETH is consolidating below $2.7K after rejection from the $2.75K-$2.82K resistance zone, while the daily moving averages are approaching a potentially important bullish crossover. ETH Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, Ethereum’s...
By Shayan Markets 9/26/2026, 3:20:43 PM
Shiba Inu 657% Burn Rate Surge Sends 15.16 Million SHIB to Dead Wallets
This marked a deviation from that seen earlier in the week when Shiba Inu's burn activity flattened.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 9/26/2026, 2:55:00 PM
Elon Musk admits Grok lags behind Anthropic’s AI model, says xAI needs time to catch up
Musk's admission highlights the competitive pressure in AI development, emphasizing the need for strategic partnerships and innovation to stay relevant. The post Elon Musk admits Grok lags behind Anthropic’s AI model, says xAI needs time to catch up appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/26/2026, 2:41:20 PM
Ethereum, Solana and Zcash Face Wild Year-End Price Predictions
Three cryptocurrencies, three very different bets and millions of dollars riding on what happens before New Year’s Day. Prediction markets on Polymarket and Kalshi are pricing a 69% chance that ethereum touches $3,000, a 60% chance that solana reaches $140 and a 41% chance that zcash hits $2,000. But traders are considerably less certain these […]
By Jamie Redman 9/26/2026, 2:30:56 PM
Institutions Buy $4,100,000,000 in US Equities as Retail Investors Dump $2,200,000,000
Bank of America client-flow data for the week ending September 18 shows institutions and hedge funds buying US equities while retail accounts posted an eighth straight week of sales. The post Institutions Buy $4,100,000,000 in US Equities as Retail Investors Dump $2,200,000,000 appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/26/2026, 2:30:10 PM
Bullish And Equiniti Form Coalition For Issuer-Backed Tokenized Stocks
Bullish and Equiniti have created the Issuer Sponsored Token Coalition to develop standards for tokenized public securities. Early participants include Alpaca, Apex Fintech Solutions and DriveWealth. The group wants tokenized stocks to preserve the direct relationship between public companies and their shareholders rather than creating...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/26/2026, 2:30:00 PM
XRP Faces Two Q4 Paths as Price Tests 50-Week EMA Near $1.56
XRP is testing a key $1.50-$1.60 weekly resistance zone, with technical scenarios pointing either to a Q4 pullback or a move toward $1.80-$2.00. XRP is trading around a key weekly resistance area as two technical scenarios come into focus for the coming weeks. Visit Website
By Mark Brennan 9/26/2026, 2:09:00 PM