Coinbase puts DATA-USD into auction mode after Story token migration

The auction mode for DATA-USD aims to stabilize initial trading by gauging market sentiment, potentially reducing volatility and ensuring fair pricing. The post Coinbase puts DATA-USD into auction mode after Story token migration appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Vivian Nguyen 10/8/2026, 4:21:47 PM

Aptos Foundation locks 210M APT, shifting to staking rewards

Aptos Foundation's shift to staking rewards may enhance network security and sustainability but could strain its budget amid reduced rewards. The post Aptos Foundation locks 210M APT, shifting to staking rewards appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/8/2026, 4:21:06 PM

MiCA rejection forces German crypto platform into operational overhaul

BaFin rejected operator futurum bank AG's application, and a proposed restart depends on unfinished arrangements with regulated partners. The post MiCA rejection forces German crypto platform into operational overhaul appeared first on CryptoSlate.

By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/8/2026, 4:20:21 PM

Die Linke pushes Bundestag to ban environmentally harmful proof-of-work assets

Die Linke's proposal could reshape Germany's crypto landscape, impacting environmental policies, tax regulations, and investor strategies. The post Die Linke pushes Bundestag to ban environmentally harmful proof-of-work assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By John Chen 10/8/2026, 4:13:52 PM

KuCoin Taps Golf Champion Adam Scott for Global Campaign as Platform Enters 5.0 Era

Crypto exchange KuCoin has launched a new global marketing campaign featuring golf major champion Adam Scott, coinciding with a broader overhaul of its trading platform that covers security, compliance, artificial intelligence and financial services.

By CryptoDaily 10/8/2026, 4:13:50 PM

Zcash Dives 16%, Falling Harder Than Bitcoin Amid Market Sell-Off

Zcash dropped to $1,115 Thursday, wiping out all price gains accumulated since Sept. 16 and driving $38 million in leveraged long liquidations. Sharp Sell-Off Ends Weeks of Gains Privacy coin zcash (ZEC) dropped below $1,200 for the first time in weeks Thursday as the previously top-performing cryptocurrency surrendered all gains made since Sept....

By Terence Zimwara 10/8/2026, 4:12:10 PM

Arena raises $200M Series B and launches an AI Alignment Index

Arena's advancements could significantly influence AI safety standards, shaping future AI development and regulatory frameworks globally. The post Arena raises $200M Series B and launches an AI Alignment Index appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 4:11:58 PM

Yemen’s Houthis say they have launched two missile strikes against Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport

The missile strikes highlight escalating regional tensions, potentially affecting geopolitical stability and market predictions on Houthi advances. The post Yemen’s Houthis say they have launched two missile strikes against Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/8/2026, 4:11:17 PM

Goodfire launches cheaper monitors to catch AI agents misbehaving

Goodfire's innovative monitoring could significantly enhance AI safety, reducing costs and improving robustness against adversarial threats. The post Goodfire launches cheaper monitors to catch AI agents misbehaving appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 4:10:52 PM

Pi Network price charts sound alarm, will October get worse?

Pi Network price has slipped below $0.0800 as negative daily momentum puts the lower edge of a proposed double-bottom formation under pressure. TradingView’s OKX PI/USDT daily chart showed Pi Network trading at $0.07856 on Oct. 8, down 2.96% for the…

By Lawrence Mondal 10/8/2026, 4:08:59 PM

Netflix releases first trailer for The Altruists, its Sam Bankman-Fried series

The series could reshape public perception of crypto, highlighting the need for transparency and oversight in digital asset management. The post Netflix releases first trailer for The Altruists, its Sam Bankman-Fried series appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By John Chen 10/8/2026, 4:05:44 PM

Liquidations Hit $480M In an Hour as Bitcoin Plunges Below $81K

The latest leg down came after another transfer from the US government.

By Jordan Lyanchev 10/8/2026, 4:05:33 PM

Anthropic commits $150M to the Genesis Mission to support federal AI research

Anthropic's investment in federal AI research could accelerate scientific breakthroughs, fostering innovation across multiple government sectors. The post Anthropic commits $150M to the Genesis Mission to support federal AI research appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 4:05:26 PM

Story completes token migration to DATA as trading resumes

The migration to DATA signifies a strategic pivot towards AI data infrastructure, potentially enhancing market relevance and investor interest. The post Story completes token migration to DATA as trading resumes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Vivian Nguyen 10/8/2026, 4:04:47 PM

Anthropic invests $150M in AI research for US federal agencies

Anthropic's investment may boost its market valuation and influence AI advancements in federal agencies, potentially reshaping tech collaborations. The post Anthropic invests $150M in AI research for US federal agencies appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/8/2026, 4:03:49 PM

Altcoins break from Bitcoin as 14-day correlation hits lowest since July 2025

Altcoins' negative correlation with Bitcoin may signal increased market volatility and opportunities for sector-specific investment strategies. The post Altcoins break from Bitcoin as 14-day correlation hits lowest since July 2025 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Vivian Nguyen 10/8/2026, 4:01:31 PM

Coinbase And Samsung Bring USDC Directly Into Samsung Wallet

Coinbase is powering USDC inside Samsung Wallet, with the stablecoin feature due to reach 82 million compatible Galaxy devices in the United States from the final week of October. Coinbase Prime will custody the USDC, while Samsung says eligible users will be able to send funds to crypto wallets and qualifying bank accounts in more than 60...

By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/8/2026, 4:00:00 PM

Dutch Analyst Calls $50 XRP Regular Market Dynamics

The confluent resistance at $2.10 becomes the most-crucial level to watch for this symmetrical triangle to activate. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

By Tadas Klimasevskis 10/8/2026, 4:00:00 PM

Bitcoin nears 3-week low as oil heads higher on Iran strike woes

Bitcoin dipped below $81,000 and oil prices gained after reports that military confrontation between the US and Iran could return.

By William Suberg 10/8/2026, 3:55:55 PM

From Zero to $8 Million: Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Awakens After 16 Years

On Oct. 7, Galaxy Research disclosed that it had identified a batch of 100 bitcoin mined in July 2010 that had finally stirred after lying dormant for 16 years, 2 months, and 24 days. While it took a while to spend the 100 BTC from Satoshi’s era, this particular wallet moved around 894 BTC before […]

By Jamie Redman 10/8/2026, 3:51:03 PM

XRP Whale Dominance Drops 27% in Just 8 Days

XRP whale activity across all exchanges weakens as the asset begins to see massive sell-offs, dropping by 27% in eight days.

By Caroline Amosun 10/8/2026, 3:50:17 PM

Decrypt and Myriad announce self-custodial Information Exchange on Solana

The integration of self-custodial finance with media could reshape user engagement, but raises concerns about editorial independence and market influence. The post Decrypt and Myriad announce self-custodial Information Exchange on Solana appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Kaye Quema 10/8/2026, 3:49:55 PM

Astroport ends tokenholder governance on Neutron and Terra after attack

Astroport's governance shift may enhance security but centralizes control, potentially impacting tokenholder influence and market dynamics. The post Astroport ends tokenholder governance on Neutron and Terra after attack appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/8/2026, 3:48:54 PM

Standard Chartered to Offer Digital Asset Custody in Singapore

Bitcoin Magazine Standard Chartered to Offer Digital Asset Custody in Singapore The bank already offers bitcoin custody in other countries. This post Standard Chartered to Offer Digital Asset Custody in Singapore first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.

By Mathew Di Salvo 10/8/2026, 3:46:05 PM

U.S. government moves $1 billion in bitcoin from Bitfinex hack wallet, no sale indicated

Arkham data shows the 12,267 BTC went to unlabeled wallets rather than an exchange, a day after $383 million hit Coinbase Prime.

By Oliver Knight 10/8/2026, 3:43:04 PM

Bitcoin ETFs suffer biggest exodus since June as Ethereum withdrawals hit nine-month high

US spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds saw their steepest withdrawals in months as the cryptocurrency market continued to decline. Data from SoSoValue shows that the 12 listed US Bitcoin ETFs lost $484.9 million on Oct. 7, their largest single-day outflow since June 25. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the withdrawals with...

By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/8/2026, 3:40:34 PM

Josh Kushner’s fortune hits $17.5 billion as Thrive Capital’s bets pay off

Kushner's wealth surge underscores the transformative impact of strategic tech investments, highlighting the growing influence of AI and aerospace sectors. The post Josh Kushner’s fortune hits $17.5 billion as Thrive Capital’s bets pay off appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 3:39:44 PM

AI Threat to Bitcoin Is Blown Out of Proportion, Jameson Lopp Believes

Jameson Lopp warns that crypto is fighting the wrong AI battle as code bugs trump math breaks.

By Gamza Khanzadaev 10/8/2026, 3:36:30 PM

UK sanctions crypto payment processors Cryptomus, Heleket, and exchange TokenSpot

The UK's sanctions highlight the increasing scrutiny on crypto's role in evading financial restrictions, impacting global compliance efforts. The post UK sanctions crypto payment processors Cryptomus, Heleket, and exchange TokenSpot appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By John Chen 10/8/2026, 3:36:05 PM

StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson says Bitcoin needs a soft fork for quantum resistance

Bitcoin's quantum resistance hinges on timely protocol changes, balancing security upgrades with evolving cryptographic threats. The post StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson says Bitcoin needs a soft fork for quantum resistance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/8/2026, 3:35:12 PM

Coinbase puts WHUF-USD trading pair into limit-only mode

Coinbase's limit-only mode for WHUF-USD aims to stabilize initial trading, impacting liquidity and price discovery in decentralized markets. The post Coinbase puts WHUF-USD trading pair into limit-only mode appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Vivian Nguyen 10/8/2026, 3:34:04 PM

Large wallet moves $150 million in USDT from Aave to Spark Savings

The $150M shift highlights DeFi's liquidity concentration, impacting borrowing costs and signaling a preference for stability over yield. The post Large wallet moves $150 million in USDT from Aave to Spark Savings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/8/2026, 3:33:22 PM

NEAR Intents GM addresses $3.865 million exploit tied to Omni bug

The swift recovery and patching highlight the importance of transparency and rapid response in maintaining trust in DeFi systems. The post NEAR Intents GM addresses $3.865 million exploit tied to Omni bug appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/8/2026, 3:33:04 PM

QuantumScape unveils QS PowerBlock, its first battery product for AI data centers

QuantumScape's entry into AI data centers with its solid-state battery tech could disrupt traditional lithium-ion dominance, impacting future energy solutions. The post QuantumScape unveils QS PowerBlock, its first battery product for AI data centers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 3:25:44 PM

EU crypto platforms given 3 months to remove unauthorized stablecoins

The ESMA's directive may reshape EU crypto markets by limiting non-compliant stablecoins, potentially altering global regulatory trends. The post EU crypto platforms given 3 months to remove unauthorized stablecoins appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/8/2026, 3:25:18 PM

El Salvador Defies IMF Waiver Terms to Stack More Bitcoin Daily

According to the country’s Bitcoin Office, the one-bitcoin-a-day accumulation strategy has continued, even after the IMF stressed that the country had not met the criteria for public-sector crypto holdings under a $1.4 billion ongoing credit facility. El Salvador Keeps Adding Bitcoin Despite IMF’s Warnings El Salvador appears adamant about...

By Sergio Goschenko 10/8/2026, 3:25:01 PM

Applied Digital posts $341.9 million quarter and targets up to 4GW by 2030

Applied Digital's ambitious growth targets highlight the increasing demand for AI infrastructure, potentially reshaping the data center industry. The post Applied Digital posts $341.9 million quarter and targets up to 4GW by 2030 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 3:24:58 PM

US government moves $1B in seized Bitcoin after $770M transfers

Blockchain analysts identified the US government wallet tied to the recovery of funds from the Bitfinex hack.

By Turner Wright 10/8/2026, 3:24:16 PM

UK sanctions crypto platforms suspected of supporting Russian financial networks

The UK sanctioned Cryptomus, Heleket and TokenSpot in a Russia sanctions package, with TRM Labs identifying links to Grinex and Garantex. The post UK sanctions crypto platforms suspected of supporting Russian financial networks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/8/2026, 3:24:00 PM

EU securities regulator gives crypto platforms 3 months to remove unauthorized stablecoins

ESMA said authorized platforms must block new access to stablecoins that fail to meet MiCA rules, while national authorities oversee existing customer holdings.

By Olivier Acuna 10/8/2026, 3:23:26 PM

Understanding Digital Money and Digital Yield

Bitcoin Magazine Understanding Digital Money and Digital Yield This is an in-depth overview of the nascent business models built on top of the preferred securities of Bitcoin balance sheets. This post Understanding Digital Money and Digital Yield first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Allard Peng.

By Allard Peng 10/8/2026, 3:22:29 PM

Solana price breaks $116 support, can bulls prevent a drop to $106?

Solana price has fallen below key support at $116, putting its daily Supertrend near $107 in focus as U.S. SOL ETFs record three consecutive sessions of outflows. TradingView’s Binance SOL/USDT daily chart showed Solana trading at $112.28 on Oct. 8,…

By Lawrence Mondal 10/8/2026, 3:18:19 PM

TD Cowen raises Bitcoin price target to $280,000 by 2029

TD Cowen's bullish Bitcoin forecast highlights potential institutional shifts and strategic treasury management as key investment drivers. The post TD Cowen raises Bitcoin price target to $280,000 by 2029 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Vivian Nguyen 10/8/2026, 3:17:40 PM

Glassnode co-founder counts 6.26 million BTC with exposed public keys

Rising exposure of Bitcoin public keys heightens security concerns, especially with quantum computing threats, urging exchanges to act. The post Glassnode co-founder counts 6.26 million BTC with exposed public keys appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/8/2026, 3:16:33 PM

Dogecoin Faces 1,453% Liquidation Tilt as Market Selloff Takes Toll on Bulls

Bullish traders caught on wrong side of the market move as Dogecoin price drops.

By Tomiwabold Olajide 10/8/2026, 3:15:48 PM

Securitize launches tokenized Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla stocks on Solana

Tokenizing stocks on Solana could democratize access to equities, enhance liquidity, and pave the way for 24/7 trading, reshaping financial markets. The post Securitize launches tokenized Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla stocks on Solana appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Vivian Nguyen 10/8/2026, 3:13:34 PM

Crypto for Advisors: Digital assets outran stocks and gold in Q3

By Kevin Tam 10/8/2026, 3:11:15 PM

EU lawmakers flag crypto risks in new anti-corruption recommendations

European Union lawmakers have called for tighter scrutiny of crypto assets, hidden ownership structures and digital tools as part of the European Commission’s upcoming anti-corruption strategy. Members of the European Parliament adopted a nonbinding resolution on Thursday, October 8, urging…

By Rony Roy 10/8/2026, 3:02:10 PM

Stacks lays out a 2030 plan to turn Bitcoin into a capital markets asset

Stacks' 2030 plan could transform Bitcoin's role, enhancing its utility in capital markets, privacy, and security, impacting global finance. The post Stacks lays out a 2030 plan to turn Bitcoin into a capital markets asset appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez 10/8/2026, 3:01:33 PM

A $1,000 MetaMask incident could turn Ethereum’s staking queue into a $5 billion traffic jam

A full return of Bitquery’s identified exit cohort as new demand would create a $5.04 billion combined workload, while Lido expects gradual re-entry. The post A $1,000 MetaMask incident could turn Ethereum’s staking queue into a $5 billion traffic jam appeared first on CryptoSlate.

By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/8/2026, 3:00:46 PM