BTC Price Prediction: Bulls Are Coiling Below $85.4K — The Next $4K Move Is Loading
Bitcoin is locked in a tight $515 consolidation band at $85,031, sitting atop a perfectly aligned bull moving average stack while smart money and aggressive takers signal genuine upside conviction.... (Read More)
By N/A 10/4/2026, 7:08:53 AM
West Virginia Woman Faces 10 Felony Counts After Allegedly Spending $52,928 From Stolen Debit Card
A West Virginia woman has been charged with multiple felony fraud counts after she allegedly spent more than $50,000 using someone else’s debit card and transferring funds to Cash App. The case involves $52,928.33 in 204 approved charges plus 219 attempted charges on a Mountain Valley Bank card, reports The Inter-Mountain. According to a criminal...
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/4/2026, 7:04:15 AM
Philippines freezes 25 crypto wallets tied to flood scandal
Philippine authorities froze 25 crypto wallets and 91 other accounts and assets tied to an unnamed lawmaker in a flood-control plunder probe.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/4/2026, 6:47:53 AM
Microsoft X Account Hijacked to Promote Crypto Scam
Microsoft’s official X account was hijacked by unknown attackers who used the tech giant’s enormous social media reach and a nostalgia-fueled Clippy stunt to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency token.
By Alex Dovbnya 10/4/2026, 6:38:17 AM
Trump names Jay Clayton AI czar to lead new Super Intelligence Force
Clayton's leadership could shape US AI policy, influencing global tech dynamics and ensuring national security in the evolving AI landscape. The post Trump names Jay Clayton AI czar to lead new Super Intelligence Force appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/4/2026, 6:29:33 AM
Wall Street IPO activity slows amid valuation concerns: FT
The slowdown in IPO activity may lead to increased caution among investors, affecting future market dynamics and tech sector valuations. The post Wall Street IPO activity slows amid valuation concerns: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/4/2026, 6:19:20 AM
Major Ripple (XRP) Reveal From Seoul: XRPL Gets Privacy, AI Agent Upgrades, and More
Speaking at XRP Seoul 2026, Ripple's Senior Director of Engineering, Ayo Akinyele, outlined an engineering roadmap centered around trust, privacy, scalability, and AI agent support.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/4/2026, 6:12:03 AM
Vitalik Buterin tries AI that keeps personal data private
Vitalik Buterin is testing a private AI setup using Qwen, zkAPI and Tor to get personalized health advice while limiting data sent remotely.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/4/2026, 6:07:15 AM
Grayscale Sees Potential AI Crypto Winners in a $15B Sector
Cryptocurrencies tied to artificial intelligence (AI) outperformed the broader market in September, according to Grayscale. The rally suggests investors are beginning to value public blockchains as infrastructure for automated commerce, identity verification, and private computing. A $15B Segment Outpaces the Broader Crypto Market Investors are...
By Kevin Helms 10/4/2026, 5:45:50 AM
Why Robert Kiyosaki Treats Bitcoin and Gold Like Insurance
The popular author compared BTC and the precious metal to having insurance for your car.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/4/2026, 5:00:57 AM
XRP Liquidation Pressure Eases as Spot Demand Remains the Test
XRP liquidation pressure on Binance is easing after months of sharp spikes, suggesting less strain from leveraged trading, according to a new analysis. Sustained gains would still depend on spot buying, trading volume, and supportive price trends. XRP Forced Selling Eases After Repeated Liquidation Spikes XRP traders on Binance are seeing fewer...
By Kevin Helms 10/4/2026, 4:45:21 AM
XRP Ledger Targets Oct. 9 for Upgrade Bundling 8 Transactions
The XRP Ledger is targeting Oct. 9 for a Batch upgrade that could coordinate payments and asset transfers in one operation. A separate security amendment approaching activation would require server operators to update their software. 8 Actions in One Submission, With Different Execution Rules Payments and asset transfers could settle together...
By Kevin Helms 10/4/2026, 3:45:55 AM
DOGE Director Highlights 'Avalanche' of New Projects as Dogecoin Infrastructure Expands
Dogecoin’s utility push gains ground amid infrastructure expansion.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 10/4/2026, 3:00:00 AM
Kiyosaki Sees Bitcoin as Part of a Broader ‘Financial Prepper’ Bet
Bitcoin ownership represents a precaution against economic disruption in Robert Kiyosaki’s latest defense of financial preparedness. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author challenged the idea that anticipating trouble reflects pessimism, arguing that protecting wealth can coexist with a positive outlook. Robert Kiyosaki Compares Bitcoin Ownership to...
By Kevin Helms 10/4/2026, 2:45:43 AM
Cerebras sidesteps AI chip supply bottlenecks with 5nm wafer-scale design
Cerebras' innovative chip design could redefine AI infrastructure by alleviating supply constraints, but execution and diversification remain critical. The post Cerebras sidesteps AI chip supply bottlenecks with 5nm wafer-scale design appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/4/2026, 2:05:18 AM
XRP Ledger Nears 12 Million x402 Payments as AI Agents Buy Services
The XRP Ledger has reached nearly 12 million x402 payments as AI agents purchase computing, data, and other online services. Ripple’s engineering leadership describes expanding automated commerce as software buys computing, data, and emerging financial offerings. AI Service Purchases Push XRPL Near 12 Million Payments AI agents’ purchases of...
By Kevin Helms 10/4/2026, 1:45:29 AM
ARK’s Cathie Wood counters Bill Ackman’s inflation warning
The debate highlights AI's potential to reshape economic dynamics, influencing inflation trends and monetary policy effectiveness. The post ARK’s Cathie Wood counters Bill Ackman’s inflation warning appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/4/2026, 1:35:23 AM
Hong Kong bankers skip summer break as AI drives record fundraising
AI-driven fundraising in Hong Kong signals a shift in global capital flows, potentially reducing Wall Street's dominance in equity markets. The post Hong Kong bankers skip summer break as AI drives record fundraising appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/4/2026, 1:08:48 AM
Bitget CEO says she is ‘not very optimistic’ about recovering $388M stolen in breach
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen says she is not optimistic about recovering the $388M stolen in the exchange's September 2026 breach, citing Bybit's 3.5% freeze rate. [...]
By Charles Kibue 10/4/2026, 1:05:36 AM
Florida governor race tightens as Byron Donalds faces David Jolly
The tightening Florida governor race could shift political dynamics, influencing national strategies and market perceptions of party strength. The post Florida governor race tightens as Byron Donalds faces David Jolly appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/4/2026, 12:54:47 AM
XRP Asia Launches With Ripple Backing to Accelerate XRPL Adoption
XRP Asia has launched with Ripple and the XRP Ledger Foundation backing to expand XRPL adoption across Asia-Pacific. The Singapore-based organization will combine developer education, startup assistance, and community programs to help teams bring applications to market. XRP Asia Connects Builders Across the Region Developers and startups across...
By Kevin Helms 10/4/2026, 12:43:48 AM
VIS weighs second Singapore plant as AI demand fills its first fab
VIS's expansion plans highlight the growing demand for AI infrastructure, potentially intensifying competition in the mature-node chip market. The post VIS weighs second Singapore plant as AI demand fills its first fab appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/4/2026, 12:21:22 AM
US Super Intelligence Force gets 120 days to report on AI risks
The 120-day report could shape future AI regulations, impacting industry practices and investor confidence amid national security concerns. The post US Super Intelligence Force gets 120 days to report on AI risks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/4/2026, 12:00:39 AM
AI benchmark flaws impact Anthropic’s market odds for October 2026
The revelation of AI benchmark flaws prompts a reevaluation of AI model assessments, impacting market confidence and necessitating improved auditing. The post AI benchmark flaws impact Anthropic’s market odds for October 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/3/2026, 11:56:51 PM
Trump Dangles $5,000 Checks in $1.2 Trillion Midterm Stimulus Gamble
U.S. President Donald Trump has attached a startling $5,000 payout to the 2026 midterms. If Republicans keep the House and Senate on Nov. 3, Trump says every adult U.S. citizen should receive the money, a promise carrying a price tag of roughly $1.2 trillion. Trump spent Saturday promoting a check that does not yet exist, […]
By Jamie Redman 10/3/2026, 11:38:51 PM
NY AG Letitia James takes over Cornell rape case as special prosecutor
The case's escalation to state level underscores increased scrutiny, potentially influencing legal outcomes and public trust in justice processes. The post NY AG Letitia James takes over Cornell rape case as special prosecutor appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/3/2026, 11:35:41 PM
Meta, Duke and UC Davis researchers unveil self-improving branches for agent harness optimization
This advancement highlights the potential of optimizing AI environments to enhance performance, raising questions about scalability and complexity. The post Meta, Duke and UC Davis researchers unveil self-improving branches for agent harness optimization appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/3/2026, 10:45:59 PM
Latino Dems push for $10M boost in Hinojosa’s Texas governor bid
Increased funding for Hinojosa's campaign could shift Texas' political landscape, impacting future Democratic strategies and voter engagement. The post Latino Dems push for $10M boost in Hinojosa’s Texas governor bid appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/3/2026, 10:37:48 PM
Brazil Pits Lula’s Crypto Crackdown vs. Bolsonaro’s Wildcard Stance
The Brazilian election is right ahead, and the cryptocurrency policies of the country, which is ranked as the number one in crypto adoption, might shift as a result. We examine what could happen in the crypto world if President Lula wins, and what would happen if contender Flavio Bolsonaro clinches the victory. Brazil’s Election Will […]
By Sergio Goschenko 10/3/2026, 10:10:44 PM
Crypto Hacks Hit $766M in September With Bitget and Liquid Leading Losses
Strip out Bitget and Liquid, and the other 53 September hacks total about $59 million, less than half of the $136.3 million lost in August.
By Wayne Jones 10/3/2026, 10:10:18 PM
88 Trillion SHIB Threshold Back in Play as Shiba Inu Loses New Price Target
Shiba Inu may be facing intense selling pressure again as its exchange reserve sharply rises back above the closely watched 88 trillion threshold.
By Caroline Amosun 10/3/2026, 10:01:00 PM
Porsche Closes NFT Club After $20 Million Digital 911 Experiment
Porsche has pulled the plug on its Web3 project and PIONEERS CIRCLE, nearly four years after unveiling a 7,500-piece NFT collection built around the 911. The exit comes with a peculiar wrinkle. Holders keep their PORSCHE 911 NFTs onchain, but the Discord community becomes an archive and the project’s X account goes dark. A collection […]
By Jamie Redman 10/3/2026, 9:20:05 PM
Ethereum unstaking queue surges 392% since October start
The surge in Ethereum unstaking highlights potential vulnerabilities in staking infrastructure and could influence future staking strategies. The post Ethereum unstaking queue surges 392% since October start appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/3/2026, 8:34:12 PM
Bitcoin Price at $85K as Bettors Eye $100K, ChatGPT Calls $94K
Bitcoin’s price spent Saturday trapped close to $85,000 after Friday’s charge above $87,000 collapsed, but the forecasts surrounding it were anything but quiet. Polymarket traders give bitcoin a 39% chance of touching $100,000 before 2027, Kalshi’s year-end forecast stands at $86,240, Claude Opus 5.5 predicts $91,500, and ChatGPT-6 Astra goes...
By Jamie Redman 10/3/2026, 8:15:00 PM
GitHub reinstates controversial ‘AI torture chamber’ repository after backlash
The incident underscores the ethical complexities and control challenges in AI research, highlighting tensions between innovation and moral considerations. The post GitHub reinstates controversial ‘AI torture chamber’ repository after backlash appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/3/2026, 8:10:09 PM
Sununu gains ground in competitive New Hampshire Senate race against Pappas
The competitive Senate race in New Hampshire could influence party strategies and voter engagement, impacting broader political dynamics. The post Sununu gains ground in competitive New Hampshire Senate race against Pappas appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/3/2026, 8:02:33 PM
Bankers sue to overturn OCC trust-bank rule used by crypto firms
The Independent Community Bankers of America sued the OCC in federal court in Washington on Oct. 2, two weeks after the agency approved Agora National Trust Bank, Catena Trust Bank and Bastion Platforms. American Banker reported that the complaint asked the court to vacate the OCC's national trust bank rule and Interpretive Letter 1176. It […] The...
By Gino Matos 10/3/2026, 8:00:08 PM
US Banking Group Sues OCC After Wave of Crypto Trust Bank Approvals
The push to bring crypto companies deeper into the US federal banking system is facing new backlash.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/3/2026, 7:35:13 PM
Russia Pays Wages in Digital Rubles and Readies ATM Cashouts
The Ministry of Finance announced it is already allowing its employees to receive wages in digital rubles, using accounts opened on the Bank of Russia platform. Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market, also hinted that ATMs will process digital ruble withdrawals next year. Ministry of Finance Pays Wages in […]
By Sergio Goschenko 10/3/2026, 7:20:53 PM
Illinois Proposes 0.2% Tax on Crypto Transactions Starting 2027
Illinois is moving ahead with a new tax framework for digital assets that would impose a 0.2% levy on certain crypto-related transactions beginning in 2027.
By Newton Gitonga 10/3/2026, 7:01:58 PM
Bitcoin OG Whale Turns $70 Investment Into $1.7M After 15 Years
A Bitcoin (BTC) wallet that sat untouched for more than 15 years has suddenly become active, moving 20.43 BTC, now worth roughly $1.7 million.
By Newton Gitonga 10/3/2026, 6:53:53 PM
AWS ends NDAs with government agencies amid data center transparency push
AWS's transparency shift may influence regulatory debates and public perception, impacting future data center policies and environmental scrutiny. The post AWS ends NDAs with government agencies amid data center transparency push appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/3/2026, 6:46:00 PM
Hedge funds built a $1.2 trillion Treasury trade on money they have to keep borrowing
Companies can own a mountain of US government debt without betting that bond prices will rise. Hedge funds buy Treasury securities and sell futures against them to collect a small pricing gap, borrowing most of the purchase money to make the return worthwhile. The government gets another buyer, whose interest lasts as long as the […] The post...
By Andjela Radmilac 10/3/2026, 6:40:22 PM
Shiba Inu Eyes Most Bullish Q3 as 74 Billion SHIB Leaves Exchanges, Fueling Fresh Accumulation
Shiba Inu has been in overdrive as it is set to finish the third quarter of 2026 with a performance that stands in sharp contrast to its historically weak Q3 trend.
By Brian Njuguna 10/3/2026, 6:39:52 PM
Aleph Alpha releases Kolibri, a 78B-parameter open-weight AI model built in Europe
Kolibri's release could enhance AI innovation in Europe, emphasizing compliance and potentially reshaping sectors like defense and public administration. The post Aleph Alpha releases Kolibri, a 78B-parameter open-weight AI model built in Europe appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/3/2026, 6:39:27 PM
24-Hour Crypto Market Update: What Happened in Crypto on October 3, 2026
Catch up on the biggest crypto news from October 3, 2026, covering major industry developments, company updates, regulation, partnerships, and market-moving announcements. NEAR Intents says the full $3.8 million from its exploit is back, and the investigation is closed. Visit Website
By Albert Brown 10/3/2026, 6:32:24 PM
Trader Who Called XRP’s 2024 Breakout Tells Investors to Brace for “A Lot of Green” Ahead
XRP may be gearing up for another parabolic move, at least according to a trader who called XRP’s breakout from a seven-year pennant in 2024.
By Brenda Ngari 10/3/2026, 6:32:19 PM
Crypto Markets Brace for $1.9B in Scheduled Token Unlocks
HYPE, RAIN and SOL lead a heavy month for token unlocks, with cliff releases and continuous emissions creating different supply risks.
By Alexander Zdravkov 10/3/2026, 6:20:20 PM
Scott Bessent criticizes AI leaders’ warnings as alarmist
Bessent's critique highlights the need for AI industry accountability and proactive self-regulation, impacting innovation and legal exposure. The post Scott Bessent criticizes AI leaders’ warnings as alarmist appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/3/2026, 6:18:22 PM
Analyst Sees Bitcoin Path to $97K as Weak Jobs Data Shift Fed Odds
Bitcoin’s recovery is drawing support from softer employment figures and renewed investment demand, according to 21shares. The firm’s strategist views reduced expectations for further monetary tightening as favorable for cryptocurrencies heading into the final quarter. Softer Jobs Data Put Bitcoin’s $87K Barrier in Focus Bitcoin broke through...
By Kevin Helms 10/3/2026, 6:16:27 PM