Alipay denies supporting crypto trading via third-party platforms
Alipay's stance highlights the ongoing tension between fintech platforms and regulatory compliance, impacting user trust and market dynamics. The post Alipay denies supporting crypto trading via third-party platforms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/29/2026, 1:12:12 AM
Moonshot AI and DeepSeek reportedly used OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra outputs to build new models
The use of distillation techniques by Chinese AI labs raises questions about innovation ethics and could impact investor confidence and policy debates. The post Moonshot AI and DeepSeek reportedly used OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra outputs to build new models appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/29/2026, 1:10:53 AM
Sununu distances from Trump in New Hampshire Senate race against Pappas
Sununu's strategy highlights the potential shift in Republican tactics to win moderate voters in regions where Trump's influence wanes. The post Sununu distances from Trump in New Hampshire Senate race against Pappas appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/29/2026, 1:06:37 AM
Samsung overtakes SK hynix in HBM revenue as HBM4 sales surge in Q3
Samsung's HBM4 success reshapes the AI memory landscape, intensifying competition and prompting strategic shifts in the semiconductor industry. The post Samsung overtakes SK hynix in HBM revenue as HBM4 sales surge in Q3 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/29/2026, 1:02:04 AM
SEC Crypto Custody Proposal Could Expand Options for Advisers and Funds
The SEC has proposed a tailored custody framework for investment advisers and registered funds that handle crypto assets.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/29/2026, 1:00:00 AM
Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi missile targeting eastern region
The interception underscores persistent regional instability, influencing market concerns over airspace security and potential economic impacts. The post Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi missile targeting eastern region appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/29/2026, 12:51:29 AM
London Metal Exchange explores tokenizing Hong Kong warehouse metal for financing
Tokenizing metals could enhance liquidity and diversify collateral options, potentially transforming financing in the commodities market. The post London Metal Exchange explores tokenizing Hong Kong warehouse metal for financing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/29/2026, 12:45:00 AM
Ripple Roars Toward $900M Milestone as XRP Gains Wall Street Access
Ripple is approaching a projected $900 million annualized product revenue run rate as institutional custody and payment channels expand around XRP. Its growth strategy combines payments, trading, treasury management, and digital asset infrastructure. Ripple Targets $900M as XRP Access Expands Ripple said Oct. 28 that it was on track to reach a...
By Kevin Helms 10/29/2026, 12:30:52 AM
Utah files criminal gambling charges against Kalshi and its co-founders
The case highlights a growing tension between state and federal jurisdictions over online prediction markets, potentially influencing future regulatory approaches. The post Utah files criminal gambling charges against Kalshi and its co-founders appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/29/2026, 12:24:20 AM
House Democrats push resolution to let failing AI firms go bankrupt, not bailed out
The resolution could shift financial risk back to AI firms, promoting accountability and potentially stabilizing the tech sector long-term. The post House Democrats push resolution to let failing AI firms go bankrupt, not bailed out appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/29/2026, 12:04:59 AM
Near Protocol (NEAR), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Chainlink (LINK) and Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis for October 29: Will the Market Dodge a Bullet?
Four major altcoins are cooling after sharp rallies, and each now faces a decisive support test.
By Arman Shirinyan 10/29/2026, 12:01:00 AM
SEC Flags Tokenization and Market Infrastructure in 2027 Exam Priorities
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has identified tokenization and evolving market infrastructure among risks for its fiscal 2027 examination programme.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/29/2026, 12:00:00 AM
TikTok researchers warn that MCP tools can quietly turn AI agents against their users
The findings highlight the urgent need for comprehensive security measures in AI systems to prevent data leaks and protect user privacy. The post TikTok researchers warn that MCP tools can quietly turn AI agents against their users appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/28/2026, 11:45:28 PM
Bithumb hack leaks staff data and regulators launch raid
The FSC says customer-data exposure is still being checked as authorities investigate the staff-support system and plan stronger safeguards. 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 10/28/2026, 11:40:57 PM
Trump flags imported robotics as a national security risk, holds off on tariffs
The decision to negotiate rather than impose tariffs highlights a strategic shift towards balancing national security with economic stability. The post Trump flags imported robotics as a national security risk, holds off on tariffs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/28/2026, 11:39:34 PM
The Betting Probe Behind Flávio Bolsonaro’s Escape From Brazil
Brazil’s defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has left the country for the U.S. after ignoring a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports. The order was issued in a money-laundering probe into his ties with a lawyer, who the government’s betting regulator found to be the country’s largest depositor on betting sites in 2025. […]
By Luci Kelemen 10/28/2026, 11:30:48 PM
OpenAI offers up to $500 in monthly API credits to ChatGPT Pro and Business subscribers
OpenAI's API credit offer could drive increased app development on its platform, fostering innovation and potentially expanding its user base. The post OpenAI offers up to $500 in monthly API credits to ChatGPT Pro and Business subscribers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/28/2026, 11:30:47 PM
California’s Proposition 40 billionaire tax could curb inequality: Saez
Proposition 40's outcome could reshape wealth distribution and political dynamics, influencing future tax policies and economic equity debates. The post California’s Proposition 40 billionaire tax could curb inequality: Saez appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/28/2026, 11:30:19 PM
House Democrats cautiously optimistic about midterm gains amid polling concerns
Democrats' cautious optimism highlights the fragile nature of polling data and the unpredictable dynamics of electoral outcomes. The post House Democrats cautiously optimistic about midterm gains amid polling concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/28/2026, 11:26:58 PM
Alphabet and Microsoft post strong cloud growth as AI partnerships turn complicated
The complex alliances in AI cloud services highlight the strategic balancing act required to manage competition and collaboration effectively. The post Alphabet and Microsoft post strong cloud growth as AI partnerships turn complicated appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/28/2026, 11:14:23 PM
Grass founder says network can’t keep up with AI data demand
Grass's struggle to meet AI data demand highlights the growing infrastructure challenges in scaling decentralized networks for AI advancements. The post Grass founder says network can’t keep up with AI data demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/28/2026, 11:12:52 PM
London Metal Exchange explores tokenizing off-warrant metal to boost revenue
Tokenizing off-warrant metals could revolutionize metal financing, enhance market liquidity, and reduce fraud, impacting global trade dynamics. The post London Metal Exchange explores tokenizing off-warrant metal to boost revenue appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/28/2026, 11:08:24 PM
CFTC to host public roundtable on 24/7 derivatives trading on Dec. 15
The CFTC's exploration of 24/7 derivatives trading could reshape market operations, demanding robust risk management and continuous oversight. The post CFTC to host public roundtable on 24/7 derivatives trading on Dec. 15 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/28/2026, 11:05:00 PM
Swiss FINMA Approves First Domestic Retail Bitcoin ETF
Switzerland’s FINMA has approved its first Swiss-law retail exchange-traded fund that invests directly in Bitcoin.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/28/2026, 11:00:00 PM
Spain rail crash kills 68, impacts Sánchez’s reelection campaign
The rail crash's aftermath challenges Snchez's political stability, influencing market perceptions and potentially altering Spain's political landscape. The post Spain rail crash kills 68, impacts Sánchez’s reelection campaign appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/28/2026, 10:47:18 PM
Datavault AI Stock Plunges 50% as Bitcoin Withdrawal Stalls
Shares touched $0.060, matching their 52-week low and far below a high of $3.78, leaving the company with a market value near $65 million.
By Wayne Jones 10/28/2026, 10:40:26 PM
Solana introduces BP Badges for Breakpoint 2026 attendees
Solana's BP Badges could revolutionize conference engagement, fostering innovation and collaboration among developers through interactive tech. The post Solana introduces BP Badges for Breakpoint 2026 attendees appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/28/2026, 10:35:13 PM
$250M FalconX Facility Powers Ibis Push Into Onchain Credit
Onchain credit platform Ibis has launched out of stealth, securing a $250 million credit facility from FalconX alongside a closed pre-seed round. Funding and Strategic Backing Onchain credit platform Ibis announced its emergence from stealth on Oct. 28, backed by a $250 million credit facility from digital asset financial services firm FalconX and...
By Terence Zimwara 10/28/2026, 10:30:33 PM
Bitcoin volatility falls to 2023 lows, Glassnode says
Bitcoin (BTC) climbed above $81,000 on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve (Fed) kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75%–4.00% in a 10–2 vote. The decision came as the top crypto's realized volatility fell to levels last seen in the summer of 2023.
By N/A 10/28/2026, 10:26:26 PM
Google Stock Plunges 11% After Missing Q3 Earnings Estimates
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has released its Q3 2026 earnings report, showing weaker-than-expected earnings that caused its stock (GOOGL: Nasdaq) to plummet 11% in after-hours. Google stock price dumps 11% following earnings miss According to the report, revenue came in at $127.6 billion. Even though the figure represented a 25%...
By Steve Muchoki 10/28/2026, 10:25:28 PM
AA-Robotics v0.1 puts frontier language models in charge of a robot arm
AA-Robotics v0.1 highlights the potential and limitations of language models in robotics, emphasizing the need for efficiency improvements. The post AA-Robotics v0.1 puts frontier language models in charge of a robot arm appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/28/2026, 10:16:47 PM
Google’s engineering benchmark finds top AI agents scoring just 50.6%
AI's current limitations in meeting stringent engineering constraints highlight the need for further development before unsupervised deployment. The post Google’s engineering benchmark finds top AI agents scoring just 50.6% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/28/2026, 10:14:32 PM
Ethena Pay’s 11x leverage loop promises high yield, but risks hidden losses
Borrowing costs and funded exits determine the money left for users, while the vault’s actual leverage and controls remain unverified. 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 10/28/2026, 10:10:04 PM
DekaBank buys $15.2 million in shares of Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy
DekaBank's investment in Strategy highlights a trend of traditional financial institutions seeking indirect Bitcoin exposure, balancing innovation with regulatory compliance. The post DekaBank buys $15.2 million in shares of Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/28/2026, 10:09:16 PM
Microsoft CFO projects about $170 billion in capital expenditures this year
Microsoft's strategic capex shift highlights its commitment to AI and cloud growth, emphasizing long-term infrastructure relevance and financial agility. The post Microsoft CFO projects about $170 billion in capital expenditures this year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/28/2026, 10:07:38 PM
Stellar Lands $4 Billion Giant For Tokenization Role
Stellar (XLM) becomes a tokenized assets powerhouse with the ground-breaking addition of Securitize. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 10/28/2026, 10:07:00 PM
Wall Street moves past the Fed pause and back to tech earnings and AI
The Fed held rates at 3.75% to 4% in a 10-2 vote, and Wall Street turned to tech earnings and an AI rebound led by the Nasdaq. The post Wall Street moves past the Fed pause and back to tech earnings and AI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/28/2026, 10:05:50 PM
Ethereum Researchers Explore Transaction Assertions to Reduce Signing Risks
Ethereum Foundation researchers are examining native transaction assertions that could make transaction safety depend on the final state as well as the signed instructions.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/28/2026, 10:00:00 PM
Perplexity taps OpenAI’s gpt-live-1 to power its voice mode
Perplexity's integration of gpt-live-1 enhances user interaction and multitasking, potentially setting new standards in AI-driven productivity tools. The post Perplexity taps OpenAI’s gpt-live-1 to power its voice mode appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/28/2026, 9:55:51 PM
Bitcoin Whales Are Loading BTC Again — Is a 2023-Style Mega Rally Brewing?
Bitcoin may be approaching a major turning point as large holders ease selling pressure. According to on-chain metrics provider Wealthmanager, Bitcoin whales have been accumulating. Why is this the case? Data from CryptoQuant shows whale holdings shifted from a net change of -282,000 BTC in July to -39,000 BTC, an improvement of about 243,000 BTC...
By Brian Njuguna 10/28/2026, 9:55:18 PM
Microsoft Foundry passes 120,000 customers as revenue more than triples
Microsoft Foundry's rapid growth highlights the increasing demand for versatile AI platforms, emphasizing the shift towards open-source solutions. The post Microsoft Foundry passes 120,000 customers as revenue more than triples appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/28/2026, 9:54:52 PM
Satya Nadella says AI agents now open over 40% of GitHub pull requests
AI's growing role in software development could reshape workflows, increase productivity, and redefine the skills needed in tech industries. The post Satya Nadella says AI agents now open over 40% of GitHub pull requests appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/28/2026, 9:54:20 PM
BNB Chain Burns $1.197B in BNB as 37th Auto-Burn Sparks Hope Amid Bull Divergence Signals
BNB Chain recently completed its 37th quarterly BNB Auto-Burn, permanently removing approximately 1.64 million BNB coins worth an estimated $1.197 billion from circulation.
By Brian Njuguna 10/28/2026, 9:50:45 PM
Ripple taps Coinbase to expand RLUSD access for retail and institutional markets across XRP, Ethereum, and Base
RLUSD’s launch on the Base ecosystem is Ripple’s strategy to drive the stablecoin’s utility on Coinbase’s retail and institutional platforms.
By Erie Maxwell 10/28/2026, 9:46:08 PM
“Time to Pay Attention to XRP Again” — Why Analyst Who Nailed $1 Bottom Says Next Parabolic Breakout Is Near
XRP’s prolonged price lull may be testing investors’ patience, but one veteran trader believes the cryptocurrency is quietly setting the stage for something much bigger. Michael XBT, who previously called XRP’s slide below the psychological $1 threshold before its sharp recovery, is once again turning bullish. With the token stuck in consolidation...
By Brenda Ngari 10/28/2026, 9:39:56 PM
Canadian ‘crypto king’ case to go to jury as criminal trial winds down
Aiden Pleterski, facing fraud charges in Canada over his alleged role in a digital asset Ponzi scheme, said that he was innocent at closing.
By Turner Wright 10/28/2026, 9:35:52 PM
Republican redistricting may not yield expected gains in US midterms
The potential failure of Republican redistricting to secure expected gains could weaken their influence and alter the balance of power in Congress. The post Republican redistricting may not yield expected gains in US midterms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/28/2026, 9:33:01 PM
CFTC Revives Polymarket Probe as VPN Insider Case Heads to Trial: Reuters
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is again examining whether Polymarket broke its 2022 promise to keep Americans off its offshore platform, Reuters reported. The report landed a day after a federal judge refused to dismiss charges against a soldier accused of reaching that platform through a VPN to bet on the Maduro raid. […]
By Luci Kelemen 10/28/2026, 9:30:56 PM
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh does not see AI growth as necessarily inflationary, says Tom Lee
Warsh's stance on AI suggests a potential shift in monetary policy focus, prioritizing long-term productivity over immediate inflation concerns. The post Fed Chair Kevin Warsh does not see AI growth as necessarily inflationary, says Tom Lee appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/28/2026, 9:27:11 PM
Bitcoin Core bug lets malicious peers crash Windows and Mac nodes
The bug highlights the critical need for timely updates in software security, as outdated nodes risk operational disruptions and network reliability. The post Bitcoin Core bug lets malicious peers crash Windows and Mac nodes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/28/2026, 9:25:20 PM