Ohio Returns $15,300 Lost at Crypto ATM in Fake Microsoft Scam
An Ohio woman recovered her entire loss after a fake Microsoft support call directed her to send money through a crypto ATM. The case illustrates how computer warnings can become payment demands that move cash into fraudsters’ digital wallets. Fake Microsoft Hotline Led to a $15,300 Crypto Transfer A 63-year-old Allen County woman received $15,300...
By Kevin Helms 10/9/2026, 2:15:45 AM
Abstract’s shutdown exposes the gap between owning assets and being able to move them
Abstract sets a Dec. 15 shutdown, but wallet access, supported routes and settlement determine whether holders can complete an exit. The post Abstract’s shutdown exposes the gap between owning assets and being able to move them appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/9/2026, 2:00:05 AM
Cloudflare CEO says AI micropayments need 10 million transactions per second
AI-driven micropayments could revolutionize digital transactions, challenging existing financial systems and reshaping web monetization models. The post Cloudflare CEO says AI micropayments need 10 million transactions per second appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/9/2026, 1:38:56 AM
82 Million Galaxy Devices Will Support USDC Transfers This October
USDC is set to become Samsung Wallet’s default dollar stablecoin as Coinbase expands its partnership with the smartphone maker. The U.S. rollout will let eligible Galaxy owners hold digital dollars and send money internationally within the app. Samsung Wallet Puts USDC in the Default Dollar Slot Samsung Wallet users in the United States will gain...
By Kevin Helms 10/9/2026, 1:30:28 AM
Democrats urge Maine voters to back Troy Jackson over Susan Collins in 2026 race
The Democrats' push for Jackson highlights a strategic effort to shift Maine's political landscape, potentially altering Senate dynamics. The post Democrats urge Maine voters to back Troy Jackson over Susan Collins in 2026 race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/9/2026, 1:26:24 AM
Investors reassess risks as AI financing rattles tech companies
Rising credit costs and default risks in AI financing could reshape tech investment strategies, highlighting vulnerabilities in corporate credit. The post Investors reassess risks as AI financing rattles tech companies appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/9/2026, 1:19:02 AM
USA Today sues OpenAI for copyright infringement over AI training
This lawsuit highlights growing tensions between media companies and AI firms, potentially reshaping copyright law and AI training practices. The post USA Today sues OpenAI for copyright infringement over AI training appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/9/2026, 1:13:45 AM
XRPL’s $1.34 billion stablecoin base doesn’t tell us how much XRP users need
Fees and reserves require XRP, while larger demand depends on routing choices and the balances held in liquidity or credit products. The post XRPL’s $1.34 billion stablecoin base doesn’t tell us how much XRP users need appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/9/2026, 1:00:56 AM
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH drops below $2,500 as rising Treasury yields trigger selling pressure
Ethereum (ETH) fell below $2,500 on Thursday, down nearly 4% and extending losses for a third consecutive day.
By N/A 10/9/2026, 1:00:29 AM
Sui And Alibaba Cloud Want AI Agents Paying Their Own Cloud Bills In Stablecoins
Sui and Alibaba Cloud are working on an integration that would let AI agents pay for cloud services per request using stablecoins within budgets set by their owners. The collaboration was unveiled at Sui Basecamp and remains under development, with no public launch date yet.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/9/2026, 1:00:00 AM
Post-Quantum Custody Platform Strongpoint Adds Quantus As Development Partner
Project Eleven and Quantus plan to integrate the Quantus Network with Strongpoint, Project Eleven's institutional custody platform for post-quantum blockchain assets. Quantus has joined as a development partner, with support targeted for the first quarter of 2027.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/9/2026, 1:00:00 AM
OpenAI pulls three AI-generated math papers one day after release
OpenAI's retraction highlights the challenges of AI in rigorous fields, emphasizing the need for transparency and robust verification processes. The post OpenAI pulls three AI-generated math papers one day after release appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/9/2026, 12:52:57 AM
Animoca Brands partners with Franklin Templeton to expand NUVA’s tokenized asset lineup
The partnership could accelerate the integration of traditional finance with DeFi, potentially reshaping asset management and investment landscapes. The post Animoca Brands partners with Franklin Templeton to expand NUVA’s tokenized asset lineup appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/9/2026, 12:51:37 AM
Cantor Fitzgerald faces Senate Democrat’s questions over Tether ties
The letter follows a report by the Democratic investigators last month alleging Tether’s USDT has become a key tool for Iran’s shadow banking network.
By Felix Ng 10/9/2026, 12:46:27 AM
Dark Web Market Founder Gets 40 Years, Agrees to Forfeit 1,230 Bitcoin
A crypto-only dark web marketplace has brought its co-founder decades in federal prison and an agreement to surrender digital assets and real estate. The case involved drug trafficking, concealed payments, and vendor ratings for hiding shipments. A $5 Million Fine Alongside Crypto and Property Losses Empire Market co-founder Raheim Hamilton...
By Kevin Helms 10/9/2026, 12:45:22 AM
Bitwise finds 5 US wealth platforms restrict Bitcoin ETP access
Limited access to Bitcoin ETPs on major platforms may hinder widespread adoption, affecting potential capital inflows and industry growth. The post Bitwise finds 5 US wealth platforms restrict Bitcoin ETP access appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/9/2026, 12:23:24 AM
Hyperliquid Price Forecast: HYPE drops to $84 as Hyperliquid Labs begins $330 million OTC distribution
Hyperliquid Labs distributed 3.75 million HYPE tokens, worth about $330 million, through an over-the-counter (OTC) arrangement with an undisclosed institution, rather than selling the tokens on public exchanges.
By N/A 10/9/2026, 12:22:02 AM
Firmus shelves multibillion-dollar Australian IPO as investor demand falls short
Firmus's IPO withdrawal highlights challenges in securing investor confidence amid market volatility, impacting future AI infrastructure investments. The post Firmus shelves multibillion-dollar Australian IPO as investor demand falls short appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/9/2026, 12:12:42 AM
AI is pulling in global cash, and the US government is feeling the squeeze
The AI investment surge risks destabilizing global financial balance, straining US fiscal health, and limiting growth in developing nations. The post AI is pulling in global cash, and the US government is feeling the squeeze appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/9/2026, 12:08:47 AM
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman says tokenization can free billions in trapped capital
Tokenization could revolutionize financial markets by enhancing liquidity, optimizing capital deployment, and enabling 24/7 trading. The post Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman says tokenization can free billions in trapped capital appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/9/2026, 12:06:57 AM
Satoshi’s Abandoned Poker Experiment Returns With a Bitcoin Twist
Nearly 18 years after Satoshi Nakamoto left an unfinished poker interface buried inside Bitcoin’s original software, researcher Robin Linus has developed a cryptographic protocol that makes the game possible. His Bitcoin Poker design allows two people to play Texas Hold’em without a dealer, privately generate cards, and enforce payouts through...
By Jamie Redman 10/9/2026, 12:03:56 AM
Solana’s geographic speed plan trusts validator locations the network cannot verify
Wattenhofer and Kniep’s proposal preserves leader allocations while faster modeled handovers come with longer consecutive-control and regional risks. The post Solana’s geographic speed plan trusts validator locations the network cannot verify appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/9/2026, 12:00:53 AM
OSL Brings A USDGO Market-Neutral Fund On-Chain For Hong Kong Investors
OSL Group has tokenized the USDGO Plus SP fund on-chain and is providing custody and distribution through its licensed Hong Kong platform. The product is a market-neutral digital asset fund built around USDGO and is available only to eligible professional investors.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/9/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Moscow Exchange Plans To Open Crypto Trading On December 1
Moscow Exchange plans to begin offering cryptocurrency trading from December 1 and says testing with professional market participants is already underway. Under Russia's new framework, unqualified investors are expected to face limits on which assets they can buy and how much they can invest.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/9/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Nvidia partners with six financial giants to fund AI compute
Nvidia's collaboration with financial giants could redefine AI infrastructure investment, potentially boosting AI growth but increasing financial risk. The post Nvidia partners with six financial giants to fund AI compute appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 11:50:10 PM
Anthropic launches presidential engagement program for 2028 elections
Anthropic's engagement in the 2028 elections could significantly influence AI policy and regulation, shaping future political landscapes. The post Anthropic launches presidential engagement program for 2028 elections appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 11:48:24 PM
Elon Musk clarifies Taiwan Semiconductor’s role in Terafab project
Musk's decision to keep Terafab operations in-house could reshape the AI chip industry, impacting global supply chains and competition. The post Elon Musk clarifies Taiwan Semiconductor’s role in Terafab project appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 11:29:46 PM
Apple to launch first touchscreen MacBook and new iPad mini in late October: Report
Apple plans to unveil its first touchscreen MacBook and a new OLED iPad mini around October 27, according to Bloomberg. The post Apple to launch first touchscreen MacBook and new iPad mini in late October: Report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/8/2026, 11:23:24 PM
Big Tech’s chip-backed SPVs reportedly reach $300 billion
The rise of chip-backed SPVs highlights potential financial opacity and risks for Big Tech, as rapid AI hardware depreciation could impact collateral value. The post Big Tech’s chip-backed SPVs reportedly reach $300 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 11:21:26 PM
Securitize Brings Apple, Nvidia and Tesla Stocks Onchain on Solana
Securitize is launching 1:1-backed versions of major U.S. stocks on Solana, giving eligible investors access to equities including Apple, Nvidia, Tesla, and Microsoft through regulated onchain infrastructure. Securitize Adds Stock Tokens With Dividends and Voting Rights Securitize is taking some of Wall Street’s most recognizable names onchain....
By Emmanuel Musa 10/8/2026, 11:20:53 PM
Bitcoin Core’s privacy fix reaches v32 code while the v31 patch remains open
The opt-in private-broadcast repair is merged into 32.x, while the older-branch backport remains open and 31.1 is still the stable download. The post Bitcoin Core’s privacy fix reaches v32 code while the v31 patch remains open appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/8/2026, 11:00:07 PM
PowerCompute Mines 8.1 Bitcoin In September After Using BTC To Slash Debt
PowerCompute mined 8.1 BTC in September, up 37% from a year earlier. Its month-end Bitcoin holdings fell to 63.7 BTC after the company used 267.4 BTC to help retire a $22.45 million Bitcoin-backed credit facility, leaving most of its secured debt eliminated.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/8/2026, 11:00:00 PM
Soda Labs Raises $3 Million To Bring Private Computation To Public Blockchains
NextBlock has invested $3 million in Soda Labs, funding the company's entire seed round. Soda is building privacy infrastructure based on garbled circuits and multiparty computation so financial applications can process confidential data while remaining connected to public blockchains.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/8/2026, 11:00:00 PM
Citrini Research says agentic finance signals a new era for crypto investing
Agentic finance could revolutionize crypto investing by integrating AI and blockchain, potentially transforming financial markets and regulations. The post Citrini Research says agentic finance signals a new era for crypto investing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/8/2026, 10:48:58 PM
IMF Report Details Why Tokenized Finance Is Struggling to Scale
A new International Monetary Fund (IMF) report says tokenization could transform global capital markets, but warns that fragmented infrastructure, thin liquidity and financial stability risks continue to hinder widespread adoption. Small Scale, Niche Dominance Tokenization holds the promise of transforming global capital markets through 24/7...
By Terence Zimwara 10/8/2026, 10:40:11 PM
Google’s AMIE study shows AI can enhance patient-physician relationships
AI's integration in healthcare could revolutionize patient care by enhancing diagnostic accuracy and physician preparedness, pending broader trials. The post Google’s AMIE study shows AI can enhance patient-physician relationships appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 10:37:04 PM
China’s P2P stablecoin wallets surge 43x, Korea’s $450B crypto economy: Asia Express
Despite ongoing bans, China has seen a big surge in peer-to-peer stablecoin use. New figures show South Korea’s $450B crypto economy is the largest in East Asia.
By Andrew Fenton 10/8/2026, 10:35:00 PM
OpenAI’s revenue run rate nears $50 billion, short of the numbers investors expected
OpenAI's revenue shortfall highlights the volatility in AI sector valuations, impacting investor confidence and market stability. The post OpenAI’s revenue run rate nears $50 billion, short of the numbers investors expected appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 10:34:22 PM
Bitdeer plans 67MW capacity delivery by Q2 2027
Bitdeer's expansion could significantly boost Malaysia's tech infrastructure, but local regulatory and power supply issues may pose challenges. The post Bitdeer plans 67MW capacity delivery by Q2 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/8/2026, 10:33:21 PM
Micron, Nvidia shares fall after OpenAI revenue report raises concerns
The market's sensitivity to AI revenue reports highlights the sector's volatility and the potential for significant investor impact from accounting differences. The post Micron, Nvidia shares fall after OpenAI revenue report raises concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 10:27:14 PM
OpenAI says Iranian operatives used ChatGPT to plant critical news articles
The incident highlights vulnerabilities in media vetting processes and suggests a trend towards outsourced influence operations, complicating accountability. The post OpenAI says Iranian operatives used ChatGPT to plant critical news articles appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 10:09:54 PM
LBank Marks 11th Anniversary With 1,111,111 USDT Campaign as Registered Users Reach 30 Million
LBank Marks 11th Anniversary With 1,111,111 USDT Campaign as Registered Users Reach 30 Million
By Chainwire 10/8/2026, 10:09:03 PM
Grass launches Contents API to feed live web data to AI agents
Grass's API launch signifies a shift towards real-time AI data needs, potentially transforming AI applications and market dynamics. The post Grass launches Contents API to feed live web data to AI agents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/8/2026, 10:08:14 PM
Aptos moves Shelby storage into private beta with real customer workloads
Shelby's private beta launch could redefine decentralized storage by enhancing AI and distributed computing efficiency with blockchain integration. The post Aptos moves Shelby storage into private beta with real customer workloads appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/8/2026, 10:05:31 PM
82 Million Samsung Galaxy Devices Could Soon Get Native Solana Stablecoin Transfers
Samsung Wallet users will be able to send remittances from the same app they already use for everyday digital needs.
By Chayanika Deka 10/8/2026, 10:03:36 PM
PumpFun is making millions from a market where 81% of memecoins crashed 90%
Talos reports rare observed recoveries, while platform fees and PUMP burns offer no automatic route back to break-even for other tokens. The post PumpFun is making millions from a market where 81% of memecoins crashed 90% appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/8/2026, 10:00:06 PM
Strategy Sets October 29 Date For Its Next Major Bitcoin Treasury Update
Strategy will report third-quarter 2026 results after US markets close on October 29 and hold a live webinar at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. The update will give investors the next full financial snapshot of the world's largest corporate Bitcoin treasury.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/8/2026, 10:00:00 PM
XRP Ledger Batch Upgrade Nears Activation After Validator Vote Reset
The XRP Ledger's BatchV1_1 amendment remains in its activation window and is expected to enable around October 9 if validator support stays above the required threshold. The upgrade allows multiple transactions to be bundled into an atomic group, replacing an earlier Batch version that was halted after a critical bug was found.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/8/2026, 10:00:00 PM
Anthropic launches free AI security scans for open-source projects
Anthropic's free AI security scans could enhance its market position, potentially influencing AI model competition dynamics by 2026. The post Anthropic launches free AI security scans for open-source projects appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/8/2026, 9:56:09 PM
NFL Joins 39 States, Global Regulators in Pushing Supreme Court on Kalshi Case
An international gaming regulators’ group, the NFL, and a coalition of 39 states have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear New Jersey’s case against Kalshi, arguing that split appeals courts have left sports betting rules depending on where a bettor lives. A Wave of Briefs Fly In Before Kalshi’s Response Gaming regulators, sports […]
By Luci Kelemen 10/8/2026, 9:55:08 PM