Alibaba’s Qwen AI model has censorship built in, and researchers say they can strip it out
The integration of censorship in AI models like Qwen raises concerns about bias and control, impacting global AI ethics and innovation standards. The post Alibaba’s Qwen AI model has censorship built in, and researchers say they can strip it out appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 5:17:41 PM
Once a $2 billion Ethereum layer-2, Blast is shutting down after assets plunge 98%
Once home to more than $2 billion in crypto assets, Blast is shutting down as activity fades, costs rise, and bigger platforms like Coinbase and Robinhood build networks of their own.
By Krisztian Sandor 10/2/2026, 5:15:35 PM
Possible next crypto czar, Jay Clayton, began crypto's regulation-by-enforcement at SEC
The former SEC chairman who may be tapped to oversee the Trump administration's AI work has a potentially divisive history as a watchdog of tech innovation.
By Jesse Hamilton 10/2/2026, 5:12:48 PM
Bitpanda CEO says MiCA boosts retail trust in regulated crypto firms
MiCA's regulatory framework enhances consumer confidence in crypto, fostering market growth and cross-border operations within Europe. The post Bitpanda CEO says MiCA boosts retail trust in regulated crypto firms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/2/2026, 5:08:19 PM
Circuit Breaker Labs builds crash test dummies for mental health chatbots
Circuit Breaker Labs' innovation could significantly enhance chatbot reliability, potentially reducing psychological harm in vulnerable users. The post Circuit Breaker Labs builds crash test dummies for mental health chatbots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 5:06:35 PM
The SEC is turning crypto custody into a fight over asset coverage
The SEC's proposal could reshape the crypto custody landscape, emphasizing asset coverage and integration over regulatory status alone. The post The SEC is turning crypto custody into a fight over asset coverage appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Mark Edward 10/2/2026, 5:04:22 PM
Binance Adds Seven Tokenized Stocks as Margin Collateral for Eligible VIP Users
Binance will add seven bStocks tokenized securities as Cross Margin and Portfolio Margin collateral at 12:00 UTC on September 30, 2026.
By Karim Daniels 10/2/2026, 5:01:12 PM
Centrifuge brings tokenized Treasury and credit funds to Arc
Arc's integration of tokenized funds could attract more institutional capital on-chain, setting a precedent for future financial innovations. The post Centrifuge brings tokenized Treasury and credit funds to Arc appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/2/2026, 4:55:00 PM
Tether’s USDT eyes Bitcoin return as Utexo plans October launch
Utexo has outlined an October launch for USDT on Bitcoin, with three planned services covering private transfers, direct BTC swaps, and Bitcoin-backed loans. Utexo has secured a commercial license to issue USDT on Bitcoin and use its trademark for distribution…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/2/2026, 4:48:02 PM
Bitcoin Price Taps $87K as SEC Moves to Unlock Institutional Custody
Driven by weak U.S. employment data and a major SEC regulatory proposal, bitcoin briefly reclaimed $87,000 for the first time since Sept. 23. Back near $85,000 as of this writing, bitcoin remains up over the last day. Bitcoin Reclaims $87,000 Amid Weak Labor Data In price action likely to fuel “Uptober” sentiment, the price of […]
By Terence Zimwara 10/2/2026, 4:47:44 PM
Why Strategy’s STRC calculator shows $210 for a share it can redeem at $101
The illustrative Oct. 2 output holds the dividend constant, while Strategy controls optional redemption at $101 or higher plus applicable unpaid dividends. The post Why Strategy’s STRC calculator shows $210 for a share it can redeem at $101 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/2/2026, 4:40:55 PM
Aave Labs proposes Cayman foundation to hold Aave brand and IP for the DAO
Aave's proposal could enhance DAO governance and transparency, potentially reshaping control dynamics over its brand and IP assets. The post Aave Labs proposes Cayman foundation to hold Aave brand and IP for the DAO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 4:40:09 PM
Anthropic quietly brought religious scholars in to weigh whether Claude has moral standing
Anthropic's engagement with religious scholars highlights a growing trend of integrating ethical and moral considerations into AI development. The post Anthropic quietly brought religious scholars in to weigh whether Claude has moral standing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 4:38:09 PM
Meta’s Muse hits 5 million downloads in 22 days, outpacing ChatGPT
Meta's Muse rapid adoption highlights the growing demand for AI-driven personal assistants, potentially reshaping digital task management. The post Meta’s Muse hits 5 million downloads in 22 days, outpacing ChatGPT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 4:37:02 PM
New Hampshire Bank ATM Loader Accused of Stealing $259,574, Spending the Loot on Cars, Luxury Cruise
An armored truck driver hired to load cash into ATMs has been accused of stealing $259,574 from the machines and spending the money on cars, a cruise and other purchases. Federal prosecutors say Christopher Skinner, 41, formerly of Milford, New Hampshire, worked alone at ATM locations across the state and removed cash bundles before servicing […]...
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/2/2026, 4:30:24 PM
Nvidia shares reach record high as investors return after selloff
Nvidia's record stock surge highlights investor confidence in AI growth and strategic buybacks, potentially reshaping the semiconductor market. The post Nvidia shares reach record high as investors return after selloff appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 4:30:16 PM
Questions persist about whether polls are understating GOP voters in Kansas Senate race
Increased GOP ad spending in Kansas may stabilize Republican prospects, impacting future polling accuracy and election outcome predictions. The post Questions persist about whether polls are understating GOP voters in Kansas Senate race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 4:29:02 PM
Google Cloud launches Spanner queues to give AI agents transactional messaging
Google Cloud's Spanner queues could streamline AI-driven workflows, potentially boosting enterprise adoption and reducing reliance on external systems. The post Google Cloud launches Spanner queues to give AI agents transactional messaging appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 4:25:57 PM
Chainalysis links most of the stolen XRP in $387M Bitget hack to North Korea
The Bitget hack highlights escalating cyber threats from North Korea, stressing the need for enhanced security measures and rapid response capabilities. The post Chainalysis links most of the stolen XRP in $387M Bitget hack to North Korea appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/2/2026, 4:24:57 PM
Trump reportedly poised to name Jay Clayton as AI czar amid calls for oversight
The potential appointment of Clayton as AI czar suggests a strategic focus on AI as a national security issue, prioritizing US competitiveness. The post Trump reportedly poised to name Jay Clayton as AI czar amid calls for oversight appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 4:22:27 PM
Blast announces shutdown as network costs exceed Layer 2 revenue
Blast has announced plans to shut down its Layer 2 network, giving users until Oct. 26, 2026, to withdraw through its normal interface. Blast, in an Oct. 2 announcement on X, asked users to move their assets to Ethereum mainnet,…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/2/2026, 4:21:08 PM
71% of UK finance leaders expect tokenization to reshape financial services: Lloyds
A Lloyds survey found that faster payments and settlement are the most significant perceived benefits of tokenization, as the UK builds infrastructure for tokenized finance.
By Nate Kostar 10/2/2026, 4:20:24 PM
OpenAI publishes a model guide for its GPT-6 family
OpenAI's guide for GPT-6 models could democratize AI access, enabling startups to leverage advanced AI capabilities at reduced costs. The post OpenAI publishes a model guide for its GPT-6 family appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 4:18:15 PM
Former SEC Boss Who Sued Ripple to Be Named AI Czar
Jay Clayton, the former SEC chairman best known in the crypto world for launching the agency’s landmark lawsuit against Ripple.
By Alex Dovbnya 10/2/2026, 4:17:54 PM
Ex-NCA Officer Must Pay Back $2.4M After Stealing Seized Bitcoin
A former U.K. National Crime Agency officer, Paul Chowles, has been ordered to repay approximately $2.38 million for stealing 50 bitcoin seized during the investigation of the Silk Road 2.0 dark-web marketplace. Dark Web Theft and Asset Laundering A disgraced former National Crime Agency officer who stole seized cryptocurrency following an...
By Terence Zimwara 10/2/2026, 4:15:42 PM
Trillion Labs launches with a plan to publish the AI research rivals keep private
Trillium Labs' transparency could democratize AI research, enabling smaller teams to explore critical AI safety and behavior questions. The post Trillion Labs launches with a plan to publish the AI research rivals keep private appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 4:11:05 PM
AI sets Ethereum (ETH) price for October 31, 2026
Inasmuch as Ethereum (ETH) price faced a strong reversal during the third quarter of 2026, up over 71% in the … Continue reading The post AI sets Ethereum (ETH) price for October 31, 2026 appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 10/2/2026, 4:10:57 PM
Will Solana’s Price Hit $150 Upon This 949K SOL Purchase?
Big-time acquisition from Austin, Texas: Forward Industries upped their Solana stakes, now exceeding $1 billion. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 10/2/2026, 4:07:00 PM
Worldcoin price eyes $0.72 as rounding bottom pattern takes shape
Worldcoin price has climbed toward $0.60 as strengthening momentum puts a larger recovery pattern back in focus. TradingView’s Binance WLD/USDT daily chart showed Worldcoin trading at $0.5672 on Oct. 2, up 12.05% from the daily opening price. The token reached…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/2/2026, 4:06:59 PM
Hackers and researchers expose rogue AI agents operating online
The exposure of rogue AI agents highlights urgent ethical and security challenges, questioning the autonomy granted to AI systems. The post Hackers and researchers expose rogue AI agents operating online appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 4:05:58 PM
Republican super PAC shifts money from North Carolina to Kansas
The fund reallocation highlights shifting political landscapes, indicating potential Democratic gains in traditionally Republican strongholds. The post Republican super PAC shifts money from North Carolina to Kansas appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 4:02:50 PM
Bitwise Launches First US Spot NEAR ETF With Staking Rewards Under Ticker NRR
Bitwise launched NRR on NYSE Arca on September 29, giving US investors spot NEAR exposure and a plan to add staking rewards to NAV.
By Maya Collins 10/2/2026, 4:01:16 PM
NEAR Intents Identifies $3.8M Hacker, Gives Them 48 Hours to Return Funds
The exploit was isolated to USDT on BSC, and the core NEAR blockchain and its NEAR token were not affected at all.
By Wayne Jones 10/2/2026, 3:58:18 PM
Evernorth's XRP ETF Nasdaq Listing Scheduled for October Date
Evernorth's upcoming XRP ETF may begin trading on Nasdaq from October 8, as all major hurdles on its path to launch have been cleared.
By Caroline Amosun 10/2/2026, 3:51:13 PM
Unpatched Eclair Bitcoin Lightning nodes could crash again every time they restart
New disclosures show how saved unfunded channels could overwhelm older nodes again on restart, despite a fix shipping in July. The post Unpatched Eclair Bitcoin Lightning nodes could crash again every time they restart appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/2/2026, 3:40:12 PM
Ripple Partner SBI Completes Takeover of Japanese Exchange Bitbank
SBI Holdings has taken full ownership of Bitbank on Oct. 1, folding one of Japan’s busiest XRP markets into one of Ripple’s oldest partners in Asia. The Deal The final share transfer went through on Oct. 1, making Bitbank a wholly owned subsidiary of SBI. The price tag was approximately $290 million (¥46.7 billion), the […]
By Shiraz Jagati 10/2/2026, 3:35:24 PM
Dormant Ethereum wallets stir on September 30 as exchange balances hold steady
Dormant Ethereum activity suggests potential market shifts, yet stable exchange balances indicate no immediate sell-off pressure or price impact. The post Dormant Ethereum wallets stir on September 30 as exchange balances hold steady appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/2/2026, 3:34:40 PM
Crypto’s billions are back, but the premiums aren’t
Kalshi seeks a $40 billion valuation, while Blockchain.com targets an IPO and crypto treasury companies struggle to maintain their once-high valuations.
By Sam Bourgi 10/2/2026, 3:32:53 PM
Aave price outlook: Can burn talks fuel a breakout above $200?
Aave price has climbed toward $182 after reaching an intraday high of $187.50 on Oct. 2, putting the $200 level within reach as daily momentum strengthens. The advance follows late-September developments around a possible AAVE token burn and the launch…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/2/2026, 3:31:52 PM
Bitcoin briefly hits $87K as weak US jobs data sends bond yields lower
Bitcoin climbed after weaker-than-expected payrolls pushed Treasury yields lower, but order-book resistance kept BTC from reaching new macro highs.
By William Suberg 10/2/2026, 3:27:31 PM
Google may expand Gemini Desktop permissions for broader computer use
Google's expanded Gemini Desktop permissions could enhance productivity but raise privacy concerns, necessitating careful user control. The post Google may expand Gemini Desktop permissions for broader computer use appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 3:25:06 PM
Morpho tops $500M in deposits on Circle’s Arc in just over two weeks
Arc's rapid deposit growth highlights institutional trust in stablecoin ecosystems, but reliance on Bitcoin collateral poses liquidity challenges. The post Morpho tops $500M in deposits on Circle’s Arc in just over two weeks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 3:19:21 PM
Hyperliquid takes HYPE multichain with Solana, Base, and Unichain via Wormhole
The multichain expansion of HYPE via Wormhole could enhance liquidity and trading efficiency, but also introduces cross-chain dependency risks. The post Hyperliquid takes HYPE multichain with Solana, Base, and Unichain via Wormhole appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 3:18:06 PM
Grayscale’s AI crypto sector gains 54% in September, lapping the broader market
Grayscale's AI crypto surge highlights the growing investor interest in blockchain's role in the emerging agent economy, despite its small market cap. The post Grayscale’s AI crypto sector gains 54% in September, lapping the broader market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/2/2026, 3:18:04 PM
Booking Holdings CFO says even AI’s biggest spenders are guessing on returns
The uncertainty in AI investment returns could pressure hyperscalers to monetize faster, impacting infrastructure providers and investors. The post Booking Holdings CFO says even AI’s biggest spenders are guessing on returns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 3:16:54 PM
Ripple Adds $765 Million to Stablecoin Market Cap in Q3, Trailing Only Circle
Ripple's RLUSD grew by $765.3 million, placing it among the fastest growers in stablecoin market valuation.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 10/2/2026, 3:15:53 PM
Bitcoin and Gold Outlook: BTC extends rally as XAU/USD steadies after NFP misses forecasts
The cryptocurrency market is widely recovering on Friday, with Bitcoin (BTC) trading above $86,000, up from the weekly low of $82,544. The Crypto King's uptrend can be attributed to elevated investor interest, with modest capital flowing into spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs).
By N/A 10/2/2026, 3:14:08 PM
Bitcoin Rejected at $87K Despite Soft PCE and Jobs Data as QNT, NIGHT Explode: Weekly Crypto Recap
The cryptocurrency market has a few new rockstars, led by Quant's QNT this week.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/2/2026, 3:13:07 PM
Robinhood Plans US Crypto Perpetual Futures as It Unveils AI Trading Agents
Robinhood plans US crypto perpetual futures for BTC, ETH and six other tokens, while introducing AI agents with manual trade approval enabled by default.
By Elliot Veynor 10/2/2026, 3:12:49 PM
Only about 2% of US households pay for AI services, a16z finds
Low consumer adoption of paid AI services suggests challenges in monetizing AI, potentially impacting future investment and innovation in the sector. The post Only about 2% of US households pay for AI services, a16z finds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 3:10:11 PM