Mastercard launches global fiat and stablecoin payments platform with BVNK
Mastercard has launched its Global Money Platform with BVNK, allowing banks, fintech companies and businesses to manage fiat currencies and stablecoins through a single application programming interface (API). According to a joint announcement from the companies, the service combines Mastercard’s…
By Rony Roy 10/16/2026, 8:35:12 AM
MSCI approves rules that could eject Strategy, Metaplanet from equity indexes
The rules proposed in August would see companies that exist mainly to hold investments as no longer eligible for index inclusion.
By Omkar Godbole 10/16/2026, 8:34:48 AM
UNI Price Prediction: Eight Percent Rally Runs Into a Cluster of Moving Averages
Uniswap (UNI) gained 8.17% in 24 hours to $7.50 on Binance spot, but the advance stalls just below a dense band of short-term moving averages while a concurrent 4.77% drop in open interest raises q... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 8:34:43 AM
Native Bitcoin collateral on Aave triggers WBTC pool deficit
Hub suppliers would finance fast exits before permissioned buyers acquire the vaults, with escrow shortfalls reported as deficits. 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, 8:30:32 AM
Capital B reports $78M loss in H1 2026 despite buying more Bitcoin
Capital B reports a $78 million first-half loss driven by Bitcoin impairment, while growing its treasury to 3,538 BTC by September 2026.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/16/2026, 8:30:14 AM
Bitcoin’s $80K Safety Net Held Once but Glassnode Says It Is Eroding
Big buyers caught bitcoin at $80,000 on Thursday, but Glassnode’s order book data shows the bids under that level are getting thinner. A Day on the Order Book Glassnode posted a heatmap of resting orders on the Binance BTC/USDT spot book from Oct. 15, and relayed the following message: The large bids that sat at […]
By Shiraz Jagati 10/16/2026, 8:30:07 AM
Strive upsizes SATS IPO to $700M, priced at $90 per share
Strive's IPO success highlights growing investor confidence in Bitcoin-backed securities, potentially influencing future corporate treasury strategies. The post Strive upsizes SATS IPO to $700M, priced at $90 per share appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/16/2026, 8:26:59 AM
LINK Price Prediction: 3.6% Bounce, Five Moving Averages Still Overhead
Chainlink recovered 3.59% to $12.55 on Binance spot on October 16, but the rally has yet to clear a dense cluster of short-term moving averages pressing from above, and taker sell volume outpaced b... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 8:25:43 AM
DriveWealth-Ripple Partnership Tests XRP Demand in RLUSD Settlement
DriveWealth’s Ripple partnership uses RLUSD for settlement, but its structure does not show that the deal creates meaningful XRP demand. The post DriveWealth-Ripple Partnership Tests XRP Demand in RLUSD Settlement appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 10/16/2026, 8:25:23 AM
AVAX Price Prediction: Six-Percent Bounce Stalls Beneath Key Moving Averages as MACD Flatlines
Avalanche gained 6.00% in the past 24 hours to trade at $10.17 on Binance spot, but the rally leaves price below both its 7-day and 20-day simple moving averages while the MACD histogram reads zero... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 8:18:43 AM
Visa launches 24/7 USDC funding for global payments
Visa launches USDC funding for cross-border payments through Inyo Global, bringing its stablecoin pilot into commercial use for eligible businesses.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/16/2026, 8:12:00 AM
DOT Price Prediction: 5% Rally Overshoots October Analyst Range as MACD Flatlines
Polkadot rose 5.12% to $1.15 on October 16, 2026, clearing the $0.989–$1.09 October range forecast published by Changelly on October 15. Binance futures open interest declined 2.94% alongside the g... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 8:10:43 AM
Cardano Price Tests Key Support as Whales Offload 110 Million ADA in Five Days
Cardano (ADA) faces renewed selling pressure after large holders offloaded more than 110 million tokens in less than a week.
By Newton Gitonga 10/16/2026, 8:09:43 AM
Mercedes-Benz and Nvidia expand partnership for automated driving systems
The expanded partnership may accelerate industry shifts towards AI-driven safety and regulatory compliance, influencing future mobility trends. The post Mercedes-Benz and Nvidia expand partnership for automated driving systems appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/16/2026, 8:08:17 AM
Bitcoin steadies at $82,000: The five forces crushing the Uptober rally
Crypto markets have remained under pressure so far in October, with Bitcoin (BTC) sliding below $80,000 earlier this week before recovering to around $82,000 on Friday, as macroeconomic headwinds and cooling demand weigh on the market.
By N/A 10/16/2026, 8:07:41 AM
MATIC Price Prediction: Compressed Range and Bearish Stack Signal Caution as MATIC Sits Below Every Major Average
Polygon's MATIC was quoted at $0.38 on Binance spot as of October 16, 2026, trading below its SMA 20, SMA 50, and SMA 200 with momentum gauges in the lower half of their ranges and a near-zero 24-h... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 8:03:43 AM
Binance Founder Says Bitcoin Could Get to $1 Million “Faster Than We Think”
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao “CZ” believes Bitcoin (BTC) could reach $1 million sooner than many investors expect.
By Newton Gitonga 10/16/2026, 8:01:32 AM
Coinbase Publishes Its Case for a Phased Bitcoin Post-Quantum Migration
Coinbase says Bitcoin’s post-quantum transition could take seven years, putting governance over exposed and abandoned BTC at the centre of planning.
By Elliot Veynor 10/16/2026, 8:01:11 AM
Capital B reports $78M H1 loss driven by Bitcoin impairment charge
Europe’s second-largest Bitcoin treasury raised $30 million and increased its Bitcoin holdings by 11% in the first half of 2026, despite reporting a $75 million Bitcoin impairment loss.
By Zoltan Vardai 10/16/2026, 7:59:46 AM
DOGE Price Prediction: A Tentative Bounce Near the Lower Bollinger Band — But $0.09 Remains the Make-or-Break Level
Dogecoin logged a 2.95% gain to trade near $0.08 on October 16, 2026, yet sits below its SMA 20, 50, and 200 — all clustered at $0.09. Falling open interest, oversold Stochastics, and net taker buy... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 7:56:43 AM
Fed Chair Warsh’s Bangkok Speech: 4 Key Takeaways and What They Mean for Bitcoin
Here's what Warsh signaled about the upcoming FOMC meeting and whether the central bank plans to hike rates again.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/16/2026, 7:56:22 AM
Injective price surges as trading volume rises and buyers regain control
Injective has rallied more than 8% on October 16, reaching $9.35 as increased trading activity and renewed interest in the network’s institutional developments have supported its recovery. According to TradingView data from Binance, INJ (INJ) was trading near $9.25 at…
By Rony Roy 10/16/2026, 7:54:14 AM
Google’s Quantum Advance Exposes Bitcoin’s Hidden Upgrade Cost
Google's Willow breakthrough raises a difficult Bitcoin question: can quantum-resistant signatures fit within the network's limited block space?
By Alexander Zdravkov 10/16/2026, 7:50:56 AM
SOL Price Prediction: A 4% Bounce Hits a Wall of Moving Averages as $110 Looms Large
Solana recovered from a session low of $100.91 to trade at $106.53 on October 16, 2026 — a 4.27% gain on Binance spot — yet remains below every short-term moving average. With Stochastic oscillator... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 7:47:43 AM
Fed chair Warsh’s AI optimism lifts emerging-market stocks
AI optimism may drive long-term productivity gains, boosting global markets, but could also trigger short-term inflationary pressures. The post Fed chair Warsh’s AI optimism lifts emerging-market stocks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/16/2026, 7:43:50 AM
Judge rejects CFTC, Gemini bid to undo $5M settlement
Judge ruled changes in CFTC enforcement priorities and allegations of misconduct by its enforcement division were insufficient to overturn Gemini’s January 2025 settlement.
By Ezra Reguerra 10/16/2026, 7:43:29 AM
ADA Price Prediction: Lower Band Bounce and Divergent Stochastics Leave Recovery Thesis Conditional
Cardano traded at $0.23 on October 16, 2026, up 4.80% on the day, with Binance spot data placing ADA near its lower Bollinger Band. Stochastic %D has crossed below the 20-level threshold while %K a... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 7:39:43 AM
Rakesh Kumar says US chip controls backfired as China gains ground
US chip controls inadvertently fueled China's domestic tech growth, highlighting the complex dynamics of global tech policy and competition. The post Rakesh Kumar says US chip controls backfired as China gains ground appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/16/2026, 7:34:01 AM
Busy week for Ripple’s RLUSD: What changes for stablecoin holders?
Ripple’s RLUSD is gaining ground across institutional finance, with a major bank launching custody services, a new wallet integration making it easier for developers to build payments and agentic experiences on the network, and a brokerage platform planning to use the stablecoin for settlement.
By N/A 10/16/2026, 7:33:55 AM
Solana event in China canceled, CZ questions organizers
Solana's Shanghai event was halted on October 16 as attendees reported police presence. CZ questioned organizers while the reason remains unclear.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/16/2026, 7:33:47 AM
Schneider Electric posts its fastest sales growth in five years as AI data centers pile on orders
Schneider's rapid growth highlights the increasing reliance on AI infrastructure, potentially reshaping energy management and tech investment strategies. The post Schneider Electric posts its fastest sales growth in five years as AI data centers pile on orders appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/16/2026, 7:33:42 AM
Ledger Unveils $849 Android-Based Atom Signer Days After Hardware Implant Attack
Ledger now bars authorized resellers from putting its devices on shelves or displays, and reminded them that returned units can never be resold.
By Jose Oramas 10/16/2026, 7:31:35 AM
Binance stock put options lock full USDC reserves for sellers
Binance’s seller FAQ requires full purchase funds and allows early assignment, but its linked terms still describe long-only trading. 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, 7:30:48 AM
XRP Price Prediction: Correction Targets $1.25–$1.27 With Rebound Zone Contingent on Support Holding
XRP traded at $1.34 on Binance spot as of October 16, sitting below every key short-term moving average and pressing toward the lower Bollinger Band, as two analysts on October 15 flagged an active... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 7:30:43 AM
MSCI Just Put Saylor’s Strategy on the Road out of Its Global Indexes
MSCI has adopted a rule that could push Strategy, the company holding 848,250 BTC, out of its flagship indexes after Nov. 30, and JPMorgan puts the possible forced selling at $2.8 billion. What Did MSCI Actually Decide? On Oct. 15, MSCI published the results of its consultation on “non-operating companies.” These are firms that mostly […]
By Shiraz Jagati 10/16/2026, 7:30:14 AM
BNB Price Prediction: Stacked Resistance Above, Oversold Signals Below — $717 Is the Line That Matters
BNB trades at $730.95, up 1.76% on the day but below every short-term moving average, with aggressive sell-side taker flow on Binance futures creating a tension between a CoinDCX October channel fo... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 7:23:43 AM
Inside Dexsport’s TOKEN2049 Singapore Debut: Prediction Markets, DESU and New Industry Talks
OG’s Counter-Strike roster was competing as OG.Dexsport, Prediction Markets had joined sportsbook and casino as a third major product line, and CryptoDaily had recognised the company among the established iGaming names in its 2026 Awards.
By Crypto Daily 10/16/2026, 7:20:53 AM
NEAR price rallies toward $6: Can it reach $10?
NEAR price climbs over 12% as Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz joins its governing council, with analysts watching $6 resistance and $4.90 support.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/16/2026, 7:18:10 AM
OpenAI Agent Involved in Crypto Security Incident
An internal OpenAI research agent accessed a cryptocurrency wallet without authorization after running out of funds to complete a smart contract deployment on Ethereum's Sepolia testnet.
By Alex Dovbnya 10/16/2026, 7:16:17 AM
ETH Price Prediction: Double-Bottom Pattern Eyes $2,578 Breakout After 4% Bounce Stalls Below Key MAs
Ethereum recovered 4.11% to $2,454.83 on October 16, but the price remains stuck beneath every meaningful short-term moving average, with a MACD at zero and RSI at 41. FXEmpire analysts have flagge... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 7:14:43 AM
UK High Court Says Chinese Law Governs Claims to 61,000 Seized Bitcoin
UK High Court ruled Chinese law governs property claims over more than 61,000 seized bitcoin, leaving ownership and distribution unresolved.
By Sophia Bennett 10/16/2026, 7:11:05 AM
Strive Adds 3,311 Bitcoin as Its Treasury Reaches 32,773 BTC
Strive bought 3,311 BTC for about $280 million between October 5 and 9, raising its treasury to 32,773 BTC as cash reached $310.3 million.
By Lena Carter 10/16/2026, 7:10:44 AM
BTC Price Prediction: MACD Histogram Zeroes Out as Bitcoin Stalls Below Key Short-Term Averages
Bitcoin was trading at $82,212 on October 16, 2026, up 1.53% over 24 hours yet pinned below its 7- and 20-day moving averages, with the MACD histogram collapsing to zero — signalling a momentum inf... (Read More)
By N/A 10/16/2026, 7:07:43 AM
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Six Other Banks Debanked Customers Over Political and Religious Beliefs, Federal Regulator Finds
Nine of the largest banks in the US had policies that cut off or limited service to Americans over their political or religious beliefs and lawful businesses, according to a federal regulator. All nine banks had such policies between 2020 and September of 2025, says the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The […] The post JPMorgan...
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/16/2026, 7:04:20 AM
Tether backs Saber Money as payments firm targets Asia and Gulf expansion
Saber Money has secured strategic funding from stablecoin issuer Tether and CMCC Global’s Titan Fund to expand its cross-border payment operations across Asia-Pacific and the Gulf region. According to the company’s announcement, the investment will support new regulatory licenses, banking…
By Rony Roy 10/16/2026, 6:52:17 AM
Solana RWA Market Hits $4.3B as Tokenized Stock Trading Grows
Solana's RWA market climbs to $4.3 billion as Coinbase tokenized stocks reach $2.8 billion in cumulative DEX trading volume on Base.
By Alexander Zdravkov 10/16/2026, 6:45:14 AM
Bitcoin price rebounds above $82K after dipping below $80K
Bitcoin price rebounds above $82,000 after briefly falling below $80,000, as traders watch $84,000 resistance and growing whale holdings.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/16/2026, 6:40:47 AM
Trump’s AI task force targets cybersecurity, biosecurity and model control risks
The AI task force's focus on voluntary safety measures highlights the challenge of balancing innovation with enforceable security protocols. The post Trump’s AI task force targets cybersecurity, biosecurity and model control risks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/16/2026, 6:38:13 AM
Pipeline Workers Found a 400-Year-Old Shipwreck in the Baltic, and One Object on Board Still Baffles Experts
A 17th-century clinker-built sailing vessel, discovered in 2023 during survey work for an underwater gas pipeline in Germany’s Bay of Greifswald on the southern Baltic Sea, has been dated by tree-ring analysis of its oak timbers to wood felled between 1626 and 1639. The rescue excavation led by University of Warsaw underwater archaeologist Michał...
By Guest Author 10/16/2026, 6:32:08 AM
Sweden pushes digital krona legislation as ECB plans 2027 euro pilot
Sweden’s central bank has urged lawmakers to prepare legislation for a digital krona as the European Central Bank moves closer to testing its own digital currency and foreign stablecoins raise concerns about the Swedish currency’s future use. The Riksbank, in…
By Rony Roy 10/16/2026, 6:31:20 AM