Law enforcement seizes Virtualine domain in cybercrime probe
U.S. and international authorities seized Virtualine's domain, alleging the bulletproof host supported ransomware, fraud, and CSAM activity. (Read More)
By N/A 10/29/2026, 7:05:59 AM
Tokenized stocks hit $4.63 billion, matching stablecoins’ March 2020 size
The rapid growth of tokenized stocks highlights a shift towards blockchain-based equity access, but market concentration poses significant risks. The post Tokenized stocks hit $4.63 billion, matching stablecoins’ March 2020 size appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/29/2026, 7:05:10 AM
Elderly New York Woman Loses $310,000 to Caller Posing as Santander Bank Fraud Department, Police Hunt Suspect
An elderly New York woman has lost about $310,000 to a caller posing as Santander Bank's fraud department, and police are looking for a suspect. The post Elderly New York Woman Loses $310,000 to Caller Posing as Santander Bank Fraud Department, Police Hunt Suspect appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/29/2026, 7:04:03 AM
Strive Buys 6,182 Bitcoin for $511M in Its Largest Purchase Yet
Strive bought 6,182 bitcoin for about $511.4 million, lifting its treasury to 43,000 BTC after a preferred-stock financing push.
By Ethan Caldwell 10/29/2026, 7:01:08 AM
Pi Network (PI) vs. Cardano (ADA): 3 AIs Predict Which Could Perform Better in Q4
Interestingly, all three chatbots unanimously favored the same token.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 10/29/2026, 7:00:46 AM
Why Bitwise thinks Bitcoin could reach $1.6M by 2036?
Bitcoin (BTC) could reach $1.6 million by 2036 as institutional investment, limited supply and growing concerns over currency devaluation drive demand for the cryptocurrency, according to asset manager Bitwise.
By N/A 10/29/2026, 7:00:18 AM
IDC brings Quanta into Claude and expands internal use
IDC says Quanta is now available in Claude for customers, while IDC has rolled Claude out across engineering, product, marketing and sales. (Read More)
By N/A 10/29/2026, 6:57:59 AM
Coinbase CEO Predicts End of Subscription Era
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has predicted that stablecoins and AI-powered payments could disrupt the subscription economy, allowing consumers to pay for individual articles and other digital services instead of committing to monthly subscriptions.
By Alex Dovbnya 10/29/2026, 6:57:51 AM
Kalshi, founders face 14 criminal charges following Utah gambling probe
Utah files 14 criminal charges against Kalshi and its founders over alleged illegal sports gambling as the CFTC challenges state enforcement powers.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/29/2026, 6:55:16 AM
Google previews Connected Apps Platform for Search and Gemini
Google previewed a Connected Apps Platform for developers and added partner integrations across Search and Gemini on Oct. 28, 2026. (Read More)
By N/A 10/29/2026, 6:48:59 AM
Russia prepares crypto investor tests as brokers get first access
Russia has developed a common testing standard for cryptocurrency investors, with brokerage firms expected to become the first regulated intermediaries to assess customers before allowing them to buy and sell digital assets. According to Russian news outlet RBC, National Association…
By Rony Roy 10/29/2026, 6:48:00 AM
Rosatom explores US partnership for small nuclear plants to power AI data centers
The potential collaboration could signal a shift in US-Russia relations, impacting global energy markets and AI infrastructure development. The post Rosatom explores US partnership for small nuclear plants to power AI data centers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/29/2026, 6:46:51 AM
Rosatom discusses small nuclear plants for US AI data centers
The potential collaboration highlights AI's growing energy demands as a geopolitical factor, but sanctions and uncertainties pose significant hurdles. The post Rosatom discusses small nuclear plants for US AI data centers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/29/2026, 6:45:52 AM
AI is pushing firms to redesign the organization, not just the workflow
New reporting on Oct. 28, 2026 says companies are moving from AI tools to redesigned teams, decision rights and oversight. (Read More)
By N/A 10/29/2026, 6:41:59 AM
Legora expands legal AI workflow with OpenAI models and Codex
Legora says it is using OpenAI models, ChatGPT and Codex to speed legal workflows and contract analysis as adoption deepens at major firms. (Read More)
By N/A 10/29/2026, 6:33:59 AM
She Trained to Be a Ballerina in Brazil. At 30, She’s the World’s Youngest Self-Made Female Billionaire
Luana Lopes Lara, the co-founder and COO of prediction-market platform Kalshi, now has a reported net worth of $2.6 billion after the company’s Series F round valued it at $22 billion. Lara grew up in Brazil training as a competitive ballerina before pivoting to computer science and finance, and she still puts in 12 to […]
By Guest Author 10/29/2026, 6:30:29 AM
Ethereum clients patch flaw that could redirect ETH rewards
Ethereum client developers Teku and Besu have released security updates to address a certificate vulnerability that could allow attackers to impersonate services used by validators and potentially redirect their block rewards. According to security advisories accompanying the releases, the issue…
By Rony Roy 10/29/2026, 6:30:25 AM
Mochatrade Raises $5.56M to Offer Indian Traders US Stock Perpetuals
Mochatrade has raised $5.56 million to build UPI-funded, leveraged perpetual contracts tied to U.S. stocks for Indian traders.
By Sophia Bennett 10/29/2026, 6:26:35 AM
Injective (INJ)plans 10-day Hacker House in Bangkok with AWS, Animoca Brands
Injective (INJ)said its first Hacker House will run Dec. 1-10 in Bangkok, with 20 teams, mentors from AWS and others, and applications open until Nov. 10. (Read More)
By N/A 10/29/2026, 6:24:59 AM
Visa sees 10x stablecoin settlement growth, adds over 225 card programs
Visa's stablecoin settlement run rate surpasses $25 billion, up 10x annually, as its network reaches 10 blockchains and over 225 crypto-linked card programs.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/29/2026, 6:22:51 AM
Singapore police report $3.5M losses from tampered Ledger wallets
Cryptocurrency users in Singapore have lost approximately S$3.5 million after purchasing tampered Ledger hardware wallets from local retailers, prompting a police investigation into devices containing malicious components. According to an October 28 advisory from the Singapore Police Force, at least…
By Rony Roy 10/29/2026, 6:18:30 AM
Fed holds rates at 3.75%–4.00% in split October FOMC vote
The Federal Reserve kept its policy rate unchanged on Oct. 28, 2026, with two dissents favoring a quarter-point increase. (Read More)
By N/A 10/29/2026, 6:17:59 AM
US Bitcoin ETFs attract $137M, Ether funds see $21M outflows
The contrasting flows in Bitcoin and Ether ETFs highlight shifting investor preferences, impacting market dynamics and fund strategies. The post US Bitcoin ETFs attract $137M, Ether funds see $21M outflows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/29/2026, 6:14:31 AM
Pi Network Price Forecast: PI risks another lower leg as the broader crypto market slips
Pi Network (PI) is trading in the red on Thursday, retreating toward a near-term support around $0.0740.
By N/A 10/29/2026, 6:08:29 AM
Garlinghouse: 2026 Is Phenomenal Year for Ripple
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has described 2026 as a phenomenal year for the company, citing significant growth in transaction volumes while predicting that XRP could become the institutional gold standard for crypto payment rails.
By Alex Dovbnya 10/29/2026, 6:06:22 AM
Sony launches Soneium incubation program for creators
Sony Group has launched a global blockchain incubation program to support startups and creators building new entertainment services on its Soneium network. According to an October 29 announcement, the initiative, called the Sony Onchain Entertainment Incubation Program, will provide selected…
By Rony Roy 10/29/2026, 6:03:31 AM
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 Felix Ng 10/29/2026, 6:00:00 AM
AI found a way to crash bitcoin nodes on Windows and Macs. It's now public
Three flaws a language-model scan dug up are the first disclosed under Core’s new rules for bugs that are easy to find.
By Shaurya Malwa 10/29/2026, 5:54:39 AM
Alphabet misses Q3 revenue targets as AI spending pushes cash flow deep into the red
Alphabet's AI investments highlight the tension between innovation and profitability, challenging its historical financial stability and investor confidence. The post Alphabet misses Q3 revenue targets as AI spending pushes cash flow deep into the red appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/29/2026, 5:54:14 AM
Australia’s Crypto Tax Reporting Consultation Closes
Treasury's consultation on draft laws making crypto platforms report Australians' trades to the ATO closed on Wednesday, with penalties, deadlines and other key details still left to future rules. The post Australia’s Crypto Tax Reporting Consultation Closes appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 10/29/2026, 5:47:44 AM
Senator Steve Daines backs Chainlink ahead of Link event
Montana Senator Steve Daines has voiced support for Chainlink and the digital asset industry ahead of the blockchain network’s Link event scheduled for October 29 in New York City. Chainlink’s promotional coverage of the upcoming event has highlighted Daines’ recognition…
By Rony Roy 10/29/2026, 5:45:20 AM
Stellar launches cross-chain messaging with ethereum through VIA Labs
Stellar adds cross-chain messaging through VIA Labs, connecting Soroban and Ethereum smart contracts for stablecoin transfers and tokenized asset applications.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/29/2026, 5:43:42 AM
Ethereum clients patch vulnerability to prevent ETH reward redirection
The swift patching of Ethereum's vulnerability underscores the importance of robust governance and proactive security in blockchain upgrades. The post Ethereum clients patch vulnerability to prevent ETH reward redirection appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/29/2026, 5:37:58 AM
Former FTX COO Constance Wang slams Netflix’s The Altruists and media coverage of the collapse
Wang's critique highlights the potential for media narratives to shape public perception, impacting reputations and future industry trust. The post Former FTX COO Constance Wang slams Netflix’s The Altruists and media coverage of the collapse appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/29/2026, 5:34:20 AM
Bitcoin Drops Below $80K Despite Fed Leaving Rates Unchanged
Bitcoin fell below US$80K as Fed rate concerns and liquidations weighed on crypto, despite renewed ETF inflows, with Glassnode flagging further downside risks. The post Bitcoin Drops Below $80K Despite Fed Leaving Rates Unchanged appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Aaron Feuerstein 10/29/2026, 5:33:52 AM
Security failure at Indian certificate firm bites Ethereum as developers rush out fixes
A key blunder at Indian certificate issuer eMudhra left some Teku and Besu setups trusting forged certificates. Default mainnet nodes weren’t exposed.
By Shaurya Malwa 10/29/2026, 5:30:34 AM
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin gains Coinbase access as Moody’s awards investment-grade rating
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin has launched on Coinbase and its Base blockchain after Moody's assigned the token an investment-grade credit rating. The agreement announced Wednesday makes RLUSD available on Coinbase's retail and institutional trading platforms, expanding the dollar-backed cryptocurrency's distribution through the largest US crypto...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/29/2026, 5:30:07 AM
Chinese payments giant Alipay denies supporting crypto trading via Peer
Alipay denies authorizing crypto trading after Peer introduces USDC transactions using yuan payments, prompting fresh scrutiny of China's crypto rules.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/29/2026, 5:15:28 AM
DTCC Launches Blockchain Service Covering Securities Worth US$30 Trillion
DTCC has switched on a service that turns stocks, ETFs and Treasuries held at its depository into blockchain tokens, with 20 firms including JPMorgan, Citi and Morgan Stanley signed up. The post DTCC Launches Blockchain Service Covering Securities Worth US$30 Trillion appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 10/29/2026, 5:11:36 AM
Utah charges predictions platform Kalshi with illegal gambling
Utah has filed criminal charges against betting platform Kalshi and its co-founders.
By Omkar Godbole 10/29/2026, 5:02:37 AM
BitGo Plans In-Platform Access to WisdomTree Tokenized Treasury Fund
BitGo says eligible institutional clients will be able to mint, redeem and custody WisdomTree’s WTGXX tokenized Treasury money-market fund within its regulated digital-asset environment.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/29/2026, 5:00:00 AM
Ripple’s RLUSD Earns Moody’s Investment-Grade Rating in Stablecoin Milestone
"Proud to see RLUSD helping set a new benchmark for institutional trust in stablecoins," said a Ripple exec.
By Chayanika Deka 10/29/2026, 4:58:27 AM
Coinbase Adds Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Across Its Platforms
Coinbase has expanded RLUSD access across XRP Ledger, Base and Ethereum, bringing Ripple's stablecoin to retail and institutional clients for trading and settlement. The post Coinbase Adds Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Across Its Platforms appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Aaron Feuerstein 10/29/2026, 4:51:42 AM
Your fridge could one day stake Ether, launch memecoins: CFTC chair
CFTC chair Mike Selig says autonomous AI agents could challenge financial rules built around human traders, and regulators need to adapt.
By Felix Ng 10/29/2026, 4:39:49 AM
EU energy ministers to tackle energy supply issues amid Middle East tensions
EU energy strategies amid geopolitical tensions could reshape global oil markets, influencing political outcomes and economic stability. The post EU energy ministers to tackle energy supply issues amid Middle East tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/29/2026, 4:35:29 AM
Allium security breach disrupts services used by Visa, Stripe, Coinbase
Allium confirms unauthorized access to its systems, revokes API keys and restores core services as the blockchain data provider investigates the breach.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/29/2026, 4:34:51 AM
Ripple’s RLUSD Wins Historic Moody’s Rating After US Bank Approval
Ripple says Ripple USD (RLUSD) has become the first stablecoin to receive an investment-grade rating from Moody’s, a day after the company won final approval for a national trust bank. The issuer targets 103% reserve coverage, while bankruptcy risks remain a qualification in the assessment. RLUSD Receives A2 and P-1 Ratings Moody’s Ratings...
By Kevin Helms 10/29/2026, 4:30:08 AM
Anthropic could begin marketing its IPO the week of Nov. 9
Anthropic's IPO could reshape AI industry dynamics, highlighting investor sentiment shifts and influencing future public-market AI valuations. The post Anthropic could begin marketing its IPO the week of Nov. 9 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/29/2026, 4:20:56 AM
Nvidia unveils DSX POD server racks to speed up AI factory buildouts
Nvidia's DSX PODs could revolutionize AI infrastructure by drastically reducing setup time, potentially accelerating AI advancements and economic gains. The post Nvidia unveils DSX POD server racks to speed up AI factory buildouts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/29/2026, 4:06:25 AM
CF Benchmarks Debuts Onchain Oracle for Institutional Crypto Price Indices
CF Benchmarks has launched CFB Oracle, delivering cryptographically signed index information to applications on Ethereum mainnet, HyperEVM and Robinhood Chain.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/29/2026, 4:00:00 AM