NEAR Intents hit by $3.8 million exploit as crypto's rough year of hacks continues
The popular cross-chain trading system said it will reimburse losses after a bug affected deposits and withdrawals across several networks.
By Krisztian Sandor 10/1/2026, 2:18:14 PM
Accenture Stock Jumps 23% to $226; Jefferies and TD Cowen Keep $190, $173 Targets
Accenture plc (NYSE: ACN) shares jumped over 23% to $226.05 in Thursday pre-market trading after the company topped fiscal fourth-quarter revenue expectations and issued a fiscal 2027 growth outlook of 3% to 6% in local currency. The rally lifted the shares above price targets maintained by two analysts after the results. Visit Website
By Zabi 10/1/2026, 2:12:22 PM
The Meme Coin Most Likely to Explode in October, According to 3 AIs
ChatGPT and Gemini both picked the same token.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 10/1/2026, 2:10:48 PM
Bitcoin closes Q3 up 44%, marking its best quarter since Q1 2024
Bitcoin's Q3 surge signals renewed institutional interest, but macroeconomic factors and ETF flows will be crucial for sustained momentum. The post Bitcoin closes Q3 up 44%, marking its best quarter since Q1 2024 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/1/2026, 2:10:19 PM
Polygon Puts Stablecoin Routing Behind Merchant Checkout
Polygon’s Crypto Checkout lets merchants accept supported stablecoins across wallets and networks while choosing the asset they receive. The post Polygon Puts Stablecoin Routing Behind Merchant Checkout appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 10/1/2026, 2:10:14 PM
Three Amendments Define the Path to XRPL Lending
XRPL lending faces a three-amendment approval path as validator voting opens, with no support level or mainnet activation date confirmed. The post Three Amendments Define the Path to XRPL Lending appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 10/1/2026, 2:08:22 PM
The Quantum Issue: Quantum Isn’t Coming For Your Bitcoin
Bitcoin Magazine The Quantum Issue: Quantum Isn’t Coming For Your Bitcoin From The Quantum Issue: Brandon Black considers all of the issues that might prevent a viable quantum computer from ever being built. This post The Quantum Issue: Quantum Isn’t Coming For Your Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Brandon Black.
By Brandon Black 10/1/2026, 2:07:50 PM
Fed’s Waller says FRED now holds over 850,000 data series, with more AI tools planned
The expansion of FRED's data and AI tools could enhance economic analysis but also raises concerns about data accuracy and reliability. The post Fed’s Waller says FRED now holds over 850,000 data series, with more AI tools planned appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 2:06:38 PM
Can Stellar Keep Its September Momentum? XLM Price Prediction for October
XLM enters October near $0.2228 as Stellar adds institutional and stablecoin catalysts. Here are the levels shaping its October outlook.
By Sophia Bennett 10/1/2026, 2:01:05 PM
Ghana crypto market hits $21B, fifth in sub-Saharan Africa
Ghana’s crypto market handles about $21B a year, ranking fifth in sub-Saharan Africa as stablecoin use grows and new rules take shape.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/1/2026, 1:55:32 PM
Drift opens DFX recovery token claims for April exploit victims
The DFX recovery token initiative highlights the challenges of compensating DeFi exploit victims and underscores the importance of robust security measures. The post Drift opens DFX recovery token claims for April exploit victims appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/1/2026, 1:55:11 PM
Verda report warns LATAM stablecoin liquidity rests on 16 firms
The concentration of stablecoin liquidity among few firms in LATAM poses systemic risks, potentially destabilizing the region's financial ecosystem. The post Verda report warns LATAM stablecoin liquidity rests on 16 firms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/1/2026, 1:54:18 PM
TSMC weighs multibillion-dollar Texas campus for chipmaking expansion
TSMC's potential Texas expansion could significantly boost U.S. chipmaking capabilities, contingent on tax incentives and strategic approvals. The post TSMC weighs multibillion-dollar Texas campus for chipmaking expansion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 1:49:52 PM
NEAR Intents Bug Sends $3.8M Racing Across Crypto Networks
NEAR Intents halted services after a bug involving its Omni deposit and withdrawal infrastructure led to an estimated $3.8 million loss. The team says every dollar will be compensated, but onchain investigator ZachXBT reported the stolen funds moved almost immediately, first toward Kucoin and then across the bridge into Bitcoin. Several networks...
By Jamie Redman 10/1/2026, 1:47:45 PM
Cardano Midnight (NIGHT) Rallies 86% as CTO Unveils Upcoming Upgrade
Midnight (NIGHT) token is extending a stunning rally, rising for the eighth straight day.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 10/1/2026, 1:45:28 PM
Netherlands drops plan to tax unrealized Bitcoin gains after investor backlash
The reversal highlights the influence of investor sentiment on tax policy, potentially affecting future crypto regulation and market stability. The post Netherlands drops plan to tax unrealized Bitcoin gains after investor backlash appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/1/2026, 1:42:59 PM
Netherlands scraps 36% tax on unsold Bitcoin, easing investor concerns
The Netherlands' tax policy shift may boost investor confidence, influencing global crypto strategies and potentially elevating Bitcoin forecasts. The post Netherlands scraps 36% tax on unsold Bitcoin, easing investor concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/1/2026, 1:41:13 PM
Maryland Man Wins $50,000 Lottery Prize Using Old New York Zip Code
A Maryland lottery player has claimed a $50,000 Pick 5 prize by playing the zip code from his old New York home. The Columbia resident told lottery officials the digits were 11694 from his years in Queens, and his wife bought the ticket at Columbia Auto Care and Wash on Little Patuxent Parkway for the […] The post Maryland Man Wins $50,000 Lottery...
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/1/2026, 1:40:48 PM
MetaMask security scare pushes Ethereum validator exits to a nine-month high
Lido estimates up to about 45 days for exit, withdrawal and re-entry after MetaMask's Sept. 30 incident disclosure. The post MetaMask security scare pushes Ethereum validator exits to a nine-month high appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/1/2026, 1:40:02 PM
Sui joins OpenAssets to extend the Open Tokenized Asset Standard
The collaboration could lead to more interoperable and compliant tokenized assets, enhancing global financial operations and innovation. The post Sui joins OpenAssets to extend the Open Tokenized Asset Standard appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/1/2026, 1:38:42 PM
Bitget’s $388M hack pushes Q3 crypto security losses past $1B
Crypto security losses reached $1.26 billion in Q3 across 247 incidents, with September alone accounting for roughly $769 million.
By Helen Partz 10/1/2026, 1:35:47 PM
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Is BTC’s Consolidation the Calm Before the Storm?
Bitcoin is consolidating around $83.5K after bouncing from the mid-$70K area. The charts show a constructive higher-timeframe structure, but BTC is now facing a significant resistance cluster while short-term momentum has cooled. At the same time, the Apparent Demand Growth metric on CryptoQuant has recently leaned negative, suggesting that the...
By Shayan Markets 10/1/2026, 1:35:06 PM
PLTR Price Prediction: $193 or Roll Over — The Next 30 Days Will Define the Year
Palantir sits at $187.28, pinned below immediate resistance at $190.32 with momentum indicators stalling at the crossroads. A clean break above $193.37 opens the door to $200+, but with 65% of futu... (Read More)
By N/A 10/1/2026, 1:35:01 PM
XRP Price Forecast: Analyst Predicts $25 XRP in 4 Years
XRP trades at $1.5079 as traders watch key resistance. Here is the market-cap math and technical conditions behind a $25-by-2030 forecast. The post XRP Price Forecast: Analyst Predicts $25 XRP in 4 Years appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 10/1/2026, 1:33:21 PM
AI data centers turn to alternative power as grid struggles to keep up
AI data centers' shift to alternative power may reshape energy markets and regulatory landscapes, impacting future infrastructure policies. The post AI data centers turn to alternative power as grid struggles to keep up appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/1/2026, 1:33:17 PM
Bitcoin Price Hovers Near $84K as Oscillators Throw Cold Water
Bitcoin’s price hovered near $83,900 Thursday morning as buyers defended the low-$83,000s while sellers repeatedly knocked back advances into the mid-$84,000s. Thursday’s technical summary still reads bullish, though moving averages are doing nearly all the heavy lifting as oscillators remain decidedly less enthusiastic. 1-Hour Chart: Buyers Fight...
By Jamie Redman 10/1/2026, 1:30:02 PM
LATAM stablecoin liquidity may depend on few providers, investor says
Researchers in a Latin American stablecoin ecosystem report warned “fragility in the system is concentrated in its thinnest layer,” with just 16 of 494 companies focused primarily on wholesale liquidity, treasury and credit.
By Felix Ng 10/1/2026, 1:30:00 PM
Stablecoins can drain from banks and nations at lightning speed
Highly liquid and settling 24/7, stablecoins can leave banks and countries at lightning speed. But whether stablecoins are a risk — or an opportunity — depends on your perspective.
By Christina Comben 10/1/2026, 1:30:00 PM
Ripple's 'North Star' XRP Records 10 Million Agentic Payments Milestone Amid AI Boom: Main Crypto News Morning
Key crypto updates of the Oct. 1 morning: AI agents hit 10 million payments on Ripple-backed XRP Ledger as a US bond shock snaps Bitcoin’s ETF streak.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 10/1/2026, 1:30:00 PM
Hunter Biden calls Trump crypto ventures a ‘Mount Everest of corruption’
The intertwining of politics and crypto raises concerns about regulatory oversight and the potential for financial exploitation of political supporters. The post Hunter Biden calls Trump crypto ventures a ‘Mount Everest of corruption’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/1/2026, 1:26:13 PM
Bitcoin Looks Boring Now: Watch Out When Consolidation Ends
The Bitcoin price is into the tenth day of boring sideways consolidation. How much longer can this go on for? Whether it’s to the up or the downside, once this period of inactivity breaks it could do so in spectacular fashion. Watch out for the coming rally/collapse. It’s not the time for taking your eye off the ball.
By Laurie Dunn 10/1/2026, 1:26:12 PM
HOOD Price Prediction: $108 Is the Last Line of Defense Before a Brutal Q4 Breakdown
HOOD cratered 5.5% to $113.10 to open Q4, slicing through every key short-term moving average in a single session — but three Wall Street desks just revised targets to the $115–$135 range, creating... (Read More)
By N/A 10/1/2026, 1:26:01 PM
Hyperliquid Policy Committee urges EU to fold on-chain perps into MiFID II
Integrating on-chain perps into MiFID II could streamline regulation, fostering innovation while ensuring market stability and investor protection. The post Hyperliquid Policy Committee urges EU to fold on-chain perps into MiFID II appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/1/2026, 1:21:22 PM
$4.24 Trillion Opportunity For XRP In Brazil Emerges
CSD BR is joining forces with Ripple to bring Brazil's 22 trillion reais regulated capital markets on-chain. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 10/1/2026, 1:20:00 PM
Infinigence AI eyes Hong Kong IPO as China’s demand for AI compute grows
Infinigence AI's IPO could bolster Hong Kong's status as a tech finance hub, reflecting China's strategic pivot in AI and chip sectors. The post Infinigence AI eyes Hong Kong IPO as China’s demand for AI compute grows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 1:18:39 PM
COIN Price Prediction: Bulls on Thin Ice — $205 or $175 Before Month-End?
Coinbase stock is bleeding below its key short-term moving averages at $187.17, with momentum grinding to a halt and Q3 earnings looming on October 29. The next 30 days are binary — either a breako... (Read More)
By N/A 10/1/2026, 1:18:01 PM
Tren de Aragua ATM Malware Network Sanctioned After $40,730,000 Stolen From U.S. Banks Across Over 1,500 Attacks
A foreign terrorist organization’s ATM malware ring has drained $40,730,000 from U.S. banks across more than 1,500 jackpotting attacks. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control on September 30th of 2026 says it designated 10 targets tied to a Tren de Aragua fraud scheme that has become a key revenue source […] The...
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/1/2026, 1:15:02 PM
NEAR Intents reports $3.8 million loss after smart contract bug
The exploit highlights vulnerabilities in cross-chain protocols, potentially undermining trust and prompting calls for enhanced security measures. The post NEAR Intents reports $3.8 million loss after smart contract bug appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/1/2026, 1:14:54 PM
Raydium Volume Bot Guide 2026: AMM v4 vs CLMM vs CPMM and What Each Costs
Raydium is still one of the main venues for Solana tokens, and one of the most common places teams run a volume bot. But "a Raydium pool" can mean three different things. Visit Website
By Esra Zuhal 10/1/2026, 1:14:30 PM
Solana ecosystem faces major token unlocks in October 2026
The token unlocks in Solana's ecosystem could lead to increased market volatility, impacting investor strategies and token valuations. The post Solana ecosystem faces major token unlocks in October 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/1/2026, 1:12:47 PM
Applied Materials and Besi expand partnership to push AI chip packaging forward
The expanded partnership could accelerate AI chip advancements, impacting data processing speed and energy efficiency in tech industries. The post Applied Materials and Besi expand partnership to push AI chip packaging forward appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 1:10:38 PM
BABA Price Prediction: Down 27% in 2026, But Smart Money Sees a 73% Coiled Spring — Here's the Setup
BABA is pinned at $107.91, trading below every meaningful moving average as five consecutive EPS misses punish the stock — but with Wall Street's consensus target sitting at $187.05 and smart money... (Read More)
By N/A 10/1/2026, 1:09:01 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 Yohan Yun 10/1/2026, 1:08:56 PM
QNT to $50,000? Could Quant’s Low Supply Drive Its Market Cap to $600 Billion?
Crypto influencer and founder of "Apex Crypto Insights" says Quant (QNT) will reach $50,000 per token because of its limited supply. The influencer said on X that at $50,000 per token, QNT would have a market value of about $600 billion, similar to Ethereum’s highest market value during the 2021 crypto bull market. Visit Website
By Abdulkarim Abdulwahab 10/1/2026, 1:08:12 PM
SpaceX discussed leasing AI computing capacity to Microsoft
SpaceX's AI compute leasing could significantly diversify its revenue streams, potentially rivaling its core businesses like Starlink. The post SpaceX discussed leasing AI computing capacity to Microsoft appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 1:07:04 PM
Robinhood Wallet taps Arcus to route swaps for more than 190 stock tokens
The integration enhances trading efficiency and accessibility, potentially reshaping user engagement and market dynamics in tokenized equities. The post Robinhood Wallet taps Arcus to route swaps for more than 190 stock tokens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/1/2026, 1:06:19 PM
NFLX Price Prediction: Dead Cat Bounce or Real Bottom? $95 Deutsche Bank Target vs. a Chart That's Still Bleeding
Netflix tokenized stock is hovering at $69.62, a brutal 48% off its June 2025 all-time high of $134.12, with every moving average stacked overhead like a ceiling — but with RSI crushed near oversol... (Read More)
By N/A 10/1/2026, 1:01:01 PM
Backpack Exchange’s BP token hits new all-time high of $1.65 after SEC exemption
The SEC's exemption could accelerate the adoption of tokenized securities, potentially reshaping traditional stock trading dynamics. The post Backpack Exchange’s BP token hits new all-time high of $1.65 after SEC exemption appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/1/2026, 12:57:31 PM
Zombie CryptoPunk #3609 sells for $875,000 on GONDI
The sale highlights the evolving dynamics of NFT markets, emphasizing the role of liquidity protocols and the risks of volatile asset loans. The post Zombie CryptoPunk #3609 sells for $875,000 on GONDI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/1/2026, 12:56:29 PM
Evernorth confirms as XRP Is All Set to Move to Nasdaq in a Big Way
Evernorth’s 473M XRP Treasury Moves Closer to Nasdaq After Merger Approval. Evernorth’s planned Nasdaq debut has moved another step forward after shareholders of Armada Acquisition Corp. Visit Website
By Albert Brown 10/1/2026, 12:53:21 PM