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
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
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
Guaribas residents reconsider support for Lula amid tight race with Bolsonaro
Shifts in Guaribas' voter sentiment could reshape Brazil's political landscape, influencing strategies and outcomes in future elections. The post Guaribas residents reconsider support for Lula amid tight race with Bolsonaro appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/3/2026, 5:42:59 PM
Ripple Price Analysis: XRP’s Tightening Consolidation Puts $2 Breakout in Focus
XRP is consolidating after a sharp recovery from the $1.00 area, with price now holding well above the major support zones visible on the daily chart. The broader structure has improved, although the 4-hour chart shows that XRP is still trading beneath a descending trendline and remains capped by the $1.60-$1.70 resistance region. XRP Price […]
By Shayan Markets 10/3/2026, 5:41:12 PM
Bitget calls out DeFi protocols after $387.5 million hack, credits NEAR Intents
The hack highlights vulnerabilities in DeFi protocols, potentially prompting increased regulatory scrutiny and debates on asset recovery practices. The post Bitget calls out DeFi protocols after $387.5 million hack, credits NEAR Intents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/3/2026, 5:17:31 PM
Bitcoin Miners Bank Strong September as Difficulty Barely Budges
According to data, Bitcoin’s blockchain logged an extremely modest difficulty adjustment at block height 969696, dropping by a mere 0.03%. Hashprice has held above $40 per petahash, while the network’s computational power has remained below 1,000 exahash per second (EH/s). Bitcoin Difficulty Barely Budges With 0.03% Reduction Bitcoin difficulty is...
By Jamie Redman 10/3/2026, 5:11:23 PM
Lyft Handing Out $272,500,000 After Ride-Hailing Giant Settles Over Alleged Misclassification of California Drivers
Lyft has agreed to hand hundreds of millions of dollars to California drivers who say the company treated them as contractors instead of employees. The settlement totals $272.5 million, including fees and costs, and resolves claims from the state attorney general, city attorneys, the labor commissioner and private plaintiffs covering April 5th,...
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/3/2026, 4:55:19 PM
Injective activates first meme perp treasury for RUNNER token
RUNNER's innovative treasury strategy could significantly impact token supply dynamics, linking its value closely to INJ's market performance. The post Injective activates first meme perp treasury for RUNNER token appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/3/2026, 4:49:21 PM
Stacks Labs CTO Adriano Di Luzio outlines what changes with PoX-6
PoX-6's shift to decentralized, algorithmic governance could enhance transparency and competition, impacting BTC and STX market dynamics. The post Stacks Labs CTO Adriano Di Luzio outlines what changes with PoX-6 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/3/2026, 4:34:24 PM
BTC Price Analysis: Is Bitcoin Gearing Up for $96K or a Retest of $82K?
Bitcoin is trading around $84.7K after a strong recovery from the $60K area over the past couple of months. The charts show improving market structure, but BTC is now approaching a significant resistance cluster at $88K. Meanwhile, futures taker flow has turned predominantly buyer-driven again, providing a constructive momentum signal, although...
By Shayan Markets 10/3/2026, 4:23:00 PM
Bitcoin Time Capsules Resurface as 5,419 Dormant BTC Moved in September
While August set a record for dormant bitcoin spending, September still saw a healthy batch of long-idle coins stir, with 5,419.45 BTC valued at $457.23 million shifting to new addresses. Although the pace cooled, dormant spending last month remained comfortably above July’s tally. Sleeping Bitcoin Stirs Across 93 Transfers A great deal of...
By Jamie Redman 10/3/2026, 4:20:02 PM
Cardano (ADA) Completes First Daily Golden Cross of 2026 After 14-Month Wait
Cardano’s long-awaited golden cross finally arrives after 14 months.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 10/3/2026, 4:10:41 PM
OpenAI suspended PewDiePie twice as he built his Ajax AI model, he says
The incident highlights the growing tension between individual developers and major AI firms, emphasizing the push for decentralized AI solutions. The post OpenAI suspended PewDiePie twice as he built his Ajax AI model, he says appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/3/2026, 4:06:55 PM
Crypto job postings more than triple to 1,241 in September as applications slide
The surge in crypto job postings amid declining applications suggests a tightening talent market, potentially boosting leverage for skilled candidates. The post Crypto job postings more than triple to 1,241 in September as applications slide appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/3/2026, 4:06:30 PM
ESMA proposes ending EU custody and transfer services for non-compliant stablecoins
Non-compliant tokens could lose licensed custody and transfer access if the proposal becomes law, with exit rules still unresolved. The post ESMA proposes ending EU custody and transfer services for non-compliant stablecoins appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/3/2026, 4:00:54 PM
Crypto job postings triple to over 1,200 in September, but applications fall
Finance, engineering and trading led hiring demand, while Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana were the most frequently requested blockchain skills.
By Jamie Crawley 10/3/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Payments firm OpenPayd targets year-end Nasdaq listing to fund U.S. expansion and acquisitions
CEO Iana Dimitrova said OpenPayd aims to launch in the U.S. by April 2027 and is eyeing deals to add licenses and technology.
By Will Canny 10/3/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Top Weekly Crypto News: Bitcoin (BTC) Reclaims $87,000, Ripple Pushes XRPL Lending Forward, Shiba Inu (SHIB) Posts Best Month of 2026
This week in crypto: Ripple, XRPL, Bitcoin and Shiba Inu.
By Dan Burgin 10/3/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Pi network price prediction for October: The best and worst cases for PI
Pi Network enters October with a scheduled protocol upgrade and a coin still struggling to hold nine cents. PI changed hands near $0.0888 on October 3, according to CoinGecko, after a week in which it traded between roughly $0.0861 and…
By Rony Roy 10/3/2026, 3:54:56 PM
Sam Altman warns against giving AI models religious status
The debate over AI's moral status could influence public trust, regulatory approaches, and investment strategies in the AI industry. The post Sam Altman warns against giving AI models religious status appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/3/2026, 3:49:19 PM
Flare, Doppler Bringing Direct FXRP Vault Access to XRP Holders
Flare and Doppler are partnering on an integration to bring direct FXRP vault access to XRP holders through Doppler’s platform. The collaboration will add investment strategies from outside providers as Doppler expands beyond its own yield products. Doppler Plans a Direct Route to Flare Vaults XRP holders using Doppler could soon reach Flare’s...
By Kevin Helms 10/3/2026, 3:17:49 PM
Ethereum Price Holds $2,600 as Futures Activity Dominates
The Ethereum price is holding above the $2,600 zone, keeping $3,400 firmly in focus after ETH broke through the liquidity area and began consolidating above it. The setup is simple, $2,600 has been reclaimed, the breakout is intact for now, and the next major target highlighted by the analysis sits at $3,400. Ethereum Price Holds …
By Yash Jain 10/3/2026, 3:06:38 PM
Cathie Wood wants investors to follow the money AI agents spend
AI's shift to autonomous spending could redefine monetization models, benefiting infrastructure providers and challenging traditional vendors. The post Cathie Wood wants investors to follow the money AI agents spend appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/3/2026, 3:06:36 PM
CLARITY Act stalls in Senate, future uncertain amid political cycles
The CLARITY Act's stagnation highlights the complex interplay of political cycles and regulatory frameworks impacting crypto legislation. The post CLARITY Act stalls in Senate, future uncertain amid political cycles appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/3/2026, 3:02:26 PM
Cathie Wood says smart investors need to start watching where AI agents spend money
As AI agents evolve from answering questions to spending real money, investors and tech giants are scrambling to control the financial networks powering machine-driven commerce.
By Helene Braun 10/3/2026, 3:00:00 PM
XRP Lights Up Iconic Namsan Seoul Tower in Historic Crypto Move
Namsan Seoul Tower illuminated to celebrate a record day for the XRP community in Korea.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 10/3/2026, 2:55:51 PM
Over $1.5 Billion in Bitcoin Tops BlackRock Holdings in One Month
BlackRock spent over $1.5 billion on recent Bitcoin purchases, expanding its holdings while retaining its dominance in the Bitcoin ETF market.
By Caroline Amosun 10/3/2026, 2:38:00 PM
Central Bank of Iran plans to block rial accounts tied to crypto exchanges
Iran's crypto restrictions could stifle local exchanges, complicate rial-to-crypto conversions, and heighten economic isolation amid sanctions. The post Central Bank of Iran plans to block rial accounts tied to crypto exchanges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/3/2026, 2:34:46 PM
399,086 People Warned After DC Medicaid Agency Potentially Exposed Sensitive Data – Personal and Health Records Now at Risk
Hundreds of thousands of Medicaid beneficiaries in the District of Columbia now face fraud risk after its Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) potentially exposed sensitive member data. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights says the District of Columbia’s DHCF experienced unauthorized access/disclosure that...
By Henry Kanapi 10/3/2026, 2:30:44 PM
Citi Turns More Bullish on Bitcoin and Strategy: Here Are the New Targets
The banking behemoth has increased both targets after the latest price developments.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/3/2026, 2:22:46 PM
Circle Urges EU to Scrap Strict Bank Deposit Rules for Stablecoins
The issuer of the second-largest stablecoin in the crypto world proposed a new regime for foreign-regulated stablecoins, where international issuers would be primarily supervised in their home jurisdiction with measures equivalent to those applied in the EU, allowing locally licensed institutions to handle distribution. Circle Proposes New Foreign...
By Sergio Goschenko 10/3/2026, 2:15:34 PM
Brazilian voters fear Lula’s leadership mirrors Venezuela’s ahead of election
Voter concerns about Lula's leadership could shift Brazil's political landscape, impacting election outcomes and economic stability. The post Brazilian voters fear Lula’s leadership mirrors Venezuela’s ahead of election appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/3/2026, 2:03:02 PM
DefiLlama data shows 71% of blockchains generated zero fees in 24 hours
The concentration of blockchain fee generation suggests a market dominated by a few networks, impacting investment and development focus. The post DefiLlama data shows 71% of blockchains generated zero fees in 24 hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/3/2026, 2:02:20 PM
Kalshi faces legal battles as US sports betting hits $166B
Kalshi's legal challenges highlight regulatory gaps in sports betting, potentially reshaping market dynamics and impacting state revenues. The post Kalshi faces legal battles as US sports betting hits $166B appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/3/2026, 1:55:42 PM
Altseason Builds: XRP, ADA & SOL Enter Rotation Zone
XRP, Cardano & Solana are sitting in the middle of a key altcoin rotation, judging from multiple on-chain metrics. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 10/3/2026, 1:44:00 PM
PLTR Price Prediction: Momentum Stalls at $189 — $210 Breakout or Flush to $170 Before Earnings?
Palantir sits at $189.11 with MACD momentum flatlined and smart money leaning heavily short ahead of its November 2 earnings catalyst; the next 30 days set up as a binary — either a short-squeeze r... (Read More)
By N/A 10/3/2026, 1:37:31 PM
Zcash Gets Upgrade Alert: Two Key Dates in October
The first Zebra release candidate for the next Zcash network upgrade launches, with these two dates now watched in October.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 10/3/2026, 1:30:16 PM
HOOD Price Prediction: 42% Profit Margins, Oversold Technicals, and 24 Days Until the Next Earnings Grenade
HOOD is stalling at $113.19 — sitting below its short-term moving averages with momentum flattened, but oversold Stochastics and a massive Q2 earnings beat create a compelling setup ahead of Octobe... (Read More)
By N/A 10/3/2026, 1:28:31 PM
OpenAI safety researcher David Robinson quits, warns AI firms are moving too fast
Robinson's departure highlights growing concerns over AI safety, potentially prompting stricter regulations and impacting industry credibility. The post OpenAI safety researcher David Robinson quits, warns AI firms are moving too fast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/3/2026, 1:23:52 PM
COIN Price Prediction: Bears Own the $184 Zone — Can the $176 Floor Absorb the Damage?
COIN has shed 5.5% in a single session, rejected hard from $200.42 and now printing at $183.99 with every short-term moving average stacked overhead. The near-term bias leans toward $176 support, b... (Read More)
By N/A 10/3/2026, 1:21:31 PM
Six US banks have failed in 2026 but the numbers look nothing like 2023
Six US banks have failed in 2026 so far, which is one more than in 2023 and enough to make another banking-crisis headline practically write itself. But before we start reliving Silicon Valley Bank, it's worth looking at what those six banks actually held: about $1.43 billion in combined assets, compared with roughly $552.54 billion […] The post...
By Andjela Radmilac 10/3/2026, 1:20:17 PM
Motley Fool advises against buying pre-IPO Anthropic shares amid financial opacity
The advisory highlights potential risks in investing without full financial transparency, impacting investor confidence and market valuation predictions. The post Motley Fool advises against buying pre-IPO Anthropic shares amid financial opacity appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/3/2026, 1:19:39 PM