BTC Price Prediction: Cantor Raises 12-Month Target to $112,000 as BTC Clings to Its 50-Day SMA With $80K in View
Bitcoin trades at $81,638.70 on Binance spot, down 0.69% over 24 hours and below every short-term moving average except its 50-day SMA—by a margin of just $277—as Cantor Fitzgerald raised its 12-mo... (Read More)
By N/A 10/17/2026, 7:08:51 AM
Berkshire Hathaway Pours Another $330,000,000 Into Software Company As Shares Surge 41%
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A/BRK/B) has agreed to pour another $330 million into Milan-based software operator Bending Spoons (BSP). The firm will buy 10 million newly issued ordinary shares at $33 apiece in a private placement, reports 24/7 Wall St. The latest outlay builds on a $600 million investment at the July initial public offering, bringing...
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/17/2026, 7:04:12 AM
Bitcoin’s inflation hedge has a hidden cost, and leverage makes it worse
Borrowing costs, missed interest income, and futures fees can all eat into returns even when Bitcoin holds its value. That's a big problem, and it gets even worse when inflation stays high. September's US inflation report showed consumer prices up 3.7% year over year, fueling concerns about the dollar's purchasing power. That same inflation...
By Andjela Radmilac 10/17/2026, 7:00:46 AM
‘Wow, it’s a real discovery’: Claude cracks a 25-year NSA number mystery
Numbers the spy agency handed over in the 1990s, long suspected of hiding a backdoor, turn out to have come from a basic computer program. Bitcoin was never on that list, and its quantum problem hasn’t gone anywhere.
By Shaurya Malwa 10/17/2026, 6:39:48 AM
Crypto VC funding: DATA draws $30m as Fission lands $10m Series A
Crypto and blockchain projects have announced at least $51.4 million across six disclosed financings during Oct. 10–16, led by Sui Foundation’s $30 million strategic investment in DATA Network. Crypto Fundraising and DefiLlama provided the starting deal lists, checked against company…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/17/2026, 6:33:28 AM
NASA Sent Thousands of Jellyfish to Space in 1991. The Babies Born Up There Couldn’t Handle Earth
NASA’s STS-40 Spacelab Life Sciences mission launched aboard Space Shuttle Columbia on June 5, 1991 carrying 2,478 immature moon jellyfish polyps, and by the time it landed nine days later the population had multiplied to nearly 60,000. Led by Eastern Virginia Medical School researcher Dorothy B. Spangenberg, the experiment found that jellyfish...
By Guest Author 10/17/2026, 6:30:00 AM
Bitcoin slips below $80k, Ledger tightens sales, MSCI changes rules | Weekly recap
In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Bitcoin has briefly fallen below $80,000, Ledger has tightened reseller rules after a hardware implant attack, and MSCI has adopted index eligibility changes affecting digital asset treasury companies. Bitcoin, Ledger and MSCI…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/17/2026, 6:19:17 AM
Bitcoin Under Pressure as Trump Reportedly Prepares to Strike Iran Within 24 Hours
Meanwhile, oil prices have skyrocketed to a monthly peak.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/17/2026, 6:14:59 AM
Celestia jumps 57% to 11-month high as 7 altcoins beat the market
The crypto market faced heightened volatility this week as hot wholesale and consumer inflation data added pressure on major tokens including Bitcoin (BTC). However, a few altcoins defied the broader market weakness, posting notable gains.
By N/A 10/17/2026, 5:56:32 AM
Pump.fun adds Hyperliquid perpetuals with fees up to 0.10% per order
Pump.fun has introduced a Hyperliquid-powered perpetual futures interface, with published fees of up to 0.10% per order and access restrictions covering the United States and Ontario. Pump.fun’s terms, updated Oct. 17, describe the service as a software interface that sends…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/17/2026, 5:48:16 AM
Pi Network Announces First-Ever Ecosystem Summit: Here’s What Pioneers Need to Know
The new ecosystem event will be different from the familiar Pi Day and Pi2Day celebrations.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/17/2026, 5:36:00 AM
A North Carolina Woman Won $100,000 on a Scratch-Off. Then She Won It Again on the Exact Same Game
LuAnn Chico of Lexington, North Carolina, has won a $100,000 prize twice on the same $20 scratch-off game, Ruby Red 7’s, the North Carolina Education Lottery said. She claimed the second $100,000 win at lottery headquarters in Raleigh on September 21, 2026, and the repeat jackpot drew fresh attention again in October 2026 after Lottery […]
By Guest Author 10/17/2026, 5:30:28 AM
Bitcoin ETFs post $82.39 million in net outflows as Ethereum funds shed $69.68 million
The significant outflows from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs indicate a cautious investor sentiment, potentially signaling a broader market risk aversion. The post Bitcoin ETFs post $82.39 million in net outflows as Ethereum funds shed $69.68 million appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/17/2026, 5:22:20 AM
Cardano shifts $26M to USDCx as bridge controls freeze payouts
Converted Intersect-administered budgets reduce ADA exposure, while milestone release and stablecoin cash-out conditions still govern access to usable money. 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 10/17/2026, 5:00:24 AM
Houthi shelling in Taiz kills woman, wounds five civilians
The escalation in Taiz highlights the growing instability in Yemen, potentially affecting regional power dynamics and the strategic city of Aden. The post Houthi shelling in Taiz kills woman, wounds five civilians appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/17/2026, 4:59:47 AM
XRP’s Chaos Near $1.33 Could Be the Start of a Much Bigger Move
EGRAG CRYPTO mapped out a historical pattern that could lead to a price surge well above $13.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/17/2026, 4:04:29 AM
XRP Searches Drop 90% on Yearly Scale in Google Trends
XRP searches sink 90% year-over-year, yet the price holds above $1.25.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 10/17/2026, 4:00:00 AM
BlackRock sells $71.78 million in Bitcoin as ETF redemptions pile up
Institutional sentiment shifts, impacting Bitcoin's market dynamics and highlighting the influence of ETF flows on cryptocurrency valuations. The post BlackRock sells $71.78 million in Bitcoin as ETF redemptions pile up appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/17/2026, 3:59:33 AM
Nine Blockchain Groups Unite as Quantum Threat Hangs Over Bitcoin
A new coalition of nine blockchain organizations is tackling a problem that could eventually put roughly 6.4 million bitcoin at risk, including an estimated 1.1 million BTC associated with Satoshi Nakamoto. Launched this week, the Quantum Alliance wants to establish common security standards before powerful quantum computers can crack the digital...
By Jamie Redman 10/17/2026, 3:50:13 AM
Aptos burns 174K APT in 30 days as total burn hits 1.9 million
Despite increased token burns, Aptos faces inflationary pressure due to high staking emissions, impacting non-staking holders' value. The post Aptos burns 174K APT in 30 days as total burn hits 1.9 million appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/17/2026, 3:03:47 AM
81 Billion Shiba Inu (SHIB) Traded in 24 Hours: There's Hope
Shiba Inu could exit the correction sooner than it seemed at first.
By Arman Shirinyan 10/17/2026, 3:00:00 AM
Anthropic offers Blackstone double-digit yield in $60 billion chip financing push
Anthropic's financing strategy highlights growing investor confidence in AI infrastructure, potentially reshaping tech investment dynamics. The post Anthropic offers Blackstone double-digit yield in $60 billion chip financing push appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/17/2026, 2:30:34 AM
Judge Refuses to Erase Gemini’s $5M Settlement Despite CFTC Reversal
In a rare courtroom reversal, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) joined cryptocurrency exchange Gemini in asking a federal judge to overturn their $5 million settlement after the agency concluded its original lawsuit should never have been filed. But on Oct. 15, 2026, Judge Alvin Hellerstein refused, leaving the paid penalty and...
By Jamie Redman 10/17/2026, 2:30:18 AM
Satoshi-era bitcoin faces a bigger quantum threat after Google’s new Willow breakthrough
Google says its Willow chip can prepare the special quantum states needed for advanced calculations with about 40 times fewer errors, reducing one of the hardware bottlenecks behind any future attempt to crack bitcoin wallets.
By Shaurya Malwa 10/17/2026, 2:30:00 AM
Qatar’s government revenue plunges 42% in first half as Iran war knocks out gas exports
Qatar's revenue drop amid regional conflict may destabilize its economy and influence Iranian political dynamics, affecting market perceptions. The post Qatar’s government revenue plunges 42% in first half as Iran war knocks out gas exports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/17/2026, 2:13:24 AM
Hex Founder Richard Heart Detained in Istanbul on Finnish Interpol Red Notice
Hex founder Richard Heart was reportedly detained in Istanbul with his wife on an Interpol Red Notice requested by Finland. [...]
By Evans Karanja 10/17/2026, 2:10:16 AM
SoftBank weighs a deal for Allied Universal valued at up to $18 billion
SoftBank's potential acquisition of Allied Universal highlights its strategic shift towards integrating AI in security, raising concerns over financial leverage and operational challenges. The post SoftBank weighs a deal for Allied Universal valued at up to $18 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/17/2026, 2:04:46 AM
Visa and Mastercard adopt USDC payouts across 200 countries
Visa's Inyo rollout and Mastercard's BVNK platform give businesses stablecoin funding routes, subject to eligibility and rollout limits. 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 10/17/2026, 2:00:33 AM
Malaysia unveils six homegrown chips in push beyond assembly lines
Malaysia's chip design initiative could transform its tech industry, fostering innovation, job creation, and economic diversification. The post Malaysia unveils six homegrown chips in push beyond assembly lines appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/17/2026, 1:49:48 AM
Chinese tech firms take the hardest hit as the global AI trade cools
The cooling global AI trade highlights the vulnerability of China's tech sector, emphasizing the need for diversification and global integration. The post Chinese tech firms take the hardest hit as the global AI trade cools appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/17/2026, 1:35:50 AM
Airstrike hits Houthi forces west of Taiz amid Yemen clashes
The airstrike underscores the persistent instability in Yemen, potentially affecting regional power dynamics and humanitarian conditions. The post Airstrike hits Houthi forces west of Taiz amid Yemen clashes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/17/2026, 1:31:14 AM
Solana Apps Generate $193M in 30 Days Amid Real-World Assets Surge
Solana generated $193.1 million in application revenue over the past 30 days, nearly twice Hyperliquid’s total, according to Castle Labs research. More importantly, the network’s growth is spreading beyond meme coins, with real-world assets surging from $700 million to $4.37 billion in a year. Solana RWAs Surge to $4.37B as Growth Moves Beyond...
By Emmanuel Musa 10/17/2026, 1:30:03 AM
Anthropic signs lease for first Canadian data center with EverWind
Anthropic's Canadian expansion could boost local economy and tech infrastructure, but execution risks and project timelines remain critical. The post Anthropic signs lease for first Canadian data center with EverWind appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/17/2026, 1:25:02 AM
XRP, SOL &DOGE Flash ‘Buy’ Signs: Is The Dip Worth Buying?
XRP’s bullish setup stands out from the broader blue-chip crowd. Which altcoins are worth buying? Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 10/17/2026, 12:35:00 AM
Claude AI Cracks the NSA’s 25-Year Cryptography Seed Mystery
For 25 years, cryptographers suspected the NSA’s mysterious encryption seeds might conceal a backdoor. Anthropic’s Claude artificial intelligence (AI) cracked the puzzle in under 30 minutes, uncovering a surprisingly ordinary explanation. For decades, some of the world’s brightest cryptographers had been chasing a ghost. Five mathematical curves...
By Jamie Redman 10/17/2026, 12:30:12 AM
Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Uniswap (UNI) and Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis For October 17: Unexpected Recovery Is Here
The market is in a weird stage: the recovery by the end of the week might not provide us with enough stability.
By Arman Shirinyan 10/17/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Itaú builds generative AI for customers and staff with ia.i and IARA
Itaú is using ia.i and the IARA governance platform to extend generative AI across customers and employees in a regulated banking market. (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 11:33:17 PM
Wall Street Veterans Unveil DeFi Platform for 77 TradFi Markets
Decentralized perpetual futures exchange Deepsigma has launched a live paper-trading platform across 77 traditional financial markets, including U.S. equities, indexes, commodities, and Treasury yields. Bridging Traditional Finance and Onchain Markets Decentralized perpetual futures exchange Deepsigma recently unveiled its platform with a live...
By Terence Zimwara 10/16/2026, 11:30:29 PM
Anthropic pitches a frontier AI safety bill to US lawmakers, Politico reports
The proposed bill could reshape AI industry norms, emphasizing safety and transparency, while potentially creating a new market for evaluators. The post Anthropic pitches a frontier AI safety bill to US lawmakers, Politico reports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/16/2026, 11:22:47 PM
OpenAI hires SpaceX’s Graham Seamans to lead cybersecurity sales
OpenAI's strategic hire signals a focus on bolstering its cybersecurity market position, potentially enhancing its growth and competitive edge. The post OpenAI hires SpaceX’s Graham Seamans to lead cybersecurity sales appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/16/2026, 11:22:19 PM
Wall Street faces fresh risks as AI rout meets oil shock
The convergence of AI market volatility and rising oil prices underscores the fragility of tech-driven growth amid economic uncertainties. The post Wall Street faces fresh risks as AI rout meets oil shock appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/16/2026, 11:14:14 PM
SpaceX regains lead as favorite for biggest IPO of 2026 on Polymarket
SpaceX's IPO lead highlights shifting market dynamics, emphasizing the volatility and influence of investor sentiment on tech valuations. The post SpaceX regains lead as favorite for biggest IPO of 2026 on Polymarket appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/16/2026, 10:33:58 PM
Cross River Bank links $2.4B RLUSD to core banking system
The bank says fintechs can access dollar and RLUSD payments through one API, with availability limited to some US states. 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 10/16/2026, 10:30:17 PM
Solana Abruptly Postpones Shanghai Event as Registrations Quadruple
The Solana Foundation stated that the Accelerate event was canceled due to a surge in registrations, with people overwhelming the designated venue. Nonetheless, social media reports indicate the presence of law enforcement at the venue, with attendees remaining left outside for hours. Solana Accelerate Event Postponed in China, Reports Indicate...
By Sergio Goschenko 10/16/2026, 10:30:01 PM
Meta’s Muse Spark Open (Max) tops US open models in Code Arena WebDev
Meta's Muse Spark Open (Max) highlights the growing competitiveness and innovation in AI models, influencing future tech development. The post Meta’s Muse Spark Open (Max) tops US open models in Code Arena WebDev appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/16/2026, 10:26:46 PM
Anthropic says AI agents now outwork employees as hiring shifts
Anthropic reports agents surpassed employees in hours worked by March 2026 and were six times more numerous by August, alongside a wider expectations gap. (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 10:24:29 PM
UK advises against non-essential travel to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
The UK's travel advisory highlights growing regional instability, potentially affecting global markets and diplomatic relations in the Middle East. The post UK advises against non-essential travel to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/16/2026, 10:21:43 PM
Poetic Justice: Scammer Lost $5M in Bitcoin After Being Targeted by Ledger Thieves
Bitcoin Magazine Poetic Justice: Scammer Lost $5M in Bitcoin After Being Targeted by Ledger Thieves Chainalysis has revealed that a victim of last week’s Ledger theft was a scammer themself. This post Poetic Justice: Scammer Lost $5M in Bitcoin After Being Targeted by Ledger Thieves first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di...
By Mathew Di Salvo 10/16/2026, 10:12:36 PM
Taiwan Cuts Off Coinbase and Kalshi Weeks Before Local Vote: Report
Polymarket, Kalshi's main rival, is also blocked in Taiwan, where election bettors face up to six months in prison under a 2023 amendment.
By Wayne Jones 10/16/2026, 10:05:33 PM
OpenAI’s ad team has been reorganized seven times and leans heavily on Meta talent
Frequent restructuring and reliance on Meta talent may hinder OpenAI's ad team stability, impacting long-term growth and strategic goals. The post OpenAI’s ad team has been reorganized seven times and leans heavily on Meta talent appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/16/2026, 10:05:13 PM