Zcash leads crypto majors with a 10% gain as bitcoin holds near $87,000
Falling oil eased inflation worries through the Asian session, while a bill to make the government's bitcoin stockpile permanent moved further through Congress than any before it.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/23/2026, 4:10:08 AM
Russia mandates investors report foreign crypto transactions, warns of losses from stablecoin freezes
Russia's crypto regulations could centralize control, limit investor freedom, and expose users to geopolitical risks from foreign asset freezes. The post Russia mandates investors report foreign crypto transactions, warns of losses from stablecoin freezes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/23/2026, 4:06:09 AM
LayerZero backs regulated stablecoins for bank adoption
LayerZero says regulated stablecoins are key to institutional adoption after Anchorage selected its OFT standard for cross-chain issuance.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/23/2026, 4:02:59 AM
Alibaba accelerates data center expansion in Europe, Middle East as AI arms race goes global
Alibaba's expansion into Europe and the Middle East enhances its global AI competitiveness, potentially reshaping regional cloud markets. The post Alibaba accelerates data center expansion in Europe, Middle East as AI arms race goes global appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/23/2026, 3:59:54 AM
XRPL fixes critical pre-mainnet flaw, but client apps remain at risk
The repaired amendment closes the disclosed signer gap, but nodes, clients, wallets and explorers now face the production test. The post XRPL fixes critical pre-mainnet flaw, but client apps remain at risk appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/23/2026, 3:50:07 AM
BlackRock stays overweight U.S. stocks as AI lifts earnings
BlackRock's Q4 outlook keeps U.S. equities overweight as AI lifts earnings, while higher yields favor short-term bonds and selective credit.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/23/2026, 3:48:31 AM
OpenAI, Anthropic to brief UN Security Council on AI risks: Reports
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are expected to brief the UN Security Council as it examines AI risks and global security.
By Ezra Reguerra 9/23/2026, 3:33:15 AM
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Challenges Banks as Stablecoin Rewards Fight Grows
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says USDC rewards should not be treated like bank-deposit interest, arguing that fully reserved stablecoins pose fundamentally different risks from fractional-reserve banking. His comments sharpen a policy fight that has become one of the most consequential fault lines between crypto firms and traditional banks....
By Emmanuel Musa 9/23/2026, 3:30:25 AM
21Shares launches Zcash ETP after U.S. ETF debut
21Shares launched physically backed Zcash and ether.fi ETPs on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam, with each product charging a 2.5% annual fee.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/23/2026, 3:30:08 AM
Top Altcoins Price Prediction: Bitcoin Cash, BitcoinSV, and LayerZero rallies push higher
Top altcoins, including Bitcoin Cash (BCH), BitcoinSV (BSV), and LayerZero (ZRO), are up in double digits over the last 24 hours, suggesting a potentially stable upward trend.
By N/A 9/23/2026, 3:27:40 AM
Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC steadies after strong rally, ETH and XRP ease into consolidation
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) bulls take a breather mid-week after gains of 6%, 4%, and 13% so far this week. BTC consolidates at $86,300, ETH hovers around $2,751, and XRP is at $1.57.
By N/A 9/23/2026, 3:16:37 AM
Canada pledges $100M aid for Palestine as UK, France push for UN action
Canada's aid and UN actions by the UK and France may shift geopolitical dynamics, increasing international pressure for a two-state solution. The post Canada pledges $100M aid for Palestine as UK, France push for UN action appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/23/2026, 2:54:19 AM
Circle’s StableFX launches on Arc mainnet for 24/7 onchain FX
StableFX's launch on Arc mainnet could revolutionize global FX markets by enabling seamless, risk-free, 24/7 currency trading. The post Circle’s StableFX launches on Arc mainnet for 24/7 onchain FX appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/23/2026, 2:30:44 AM
US Crypto Ownership Falls to 11% as 63% of Investors See High Risk
U.S. cryptocurrency ownership among investors fell to 11% from 17% in 2025 while 63% classified the asset class as very risky. The pullback reduced participation across every major investor subgroup, while younger men remained the most likely owners. Investor Ownership Retreats From Its 2025 Peak U.S. investors pulled back from cryptocurrency...
By Kevin Helms 9/23/2026, 2:30:01 AM
Chainlink Ships Node v2.64.0 Maintenance Release
TL;DR Chainlink node software v2.64.0 was released on September 14. The update includes telemetry fixes, EVM log-poller improvements and OCR2 maintenance work. The release is not a new CCIP protocol launch. Chainlink node operators have a new production release to work with after version 2.64.0 shipped on September 14. The update is focused on the...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/23/2026, 2:30:00 AM
Canadian dollar weakens as oil prices drop on US-Iran diplomacy hopes
The weakening CAD amid oil price drops highlights the vulnerability of resource-dependent economies to geopolitical shifts and market dynamics. The post Canadian dollar weakens as oil prices drop on US-Iran diplomacy hopes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/23/2026, 2:12:29 AM
Circle pays millions for Binance distribution while its margins collapse
Circle is doubling down on Binance after USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin customer balances on the exchange nearly quintupled since their first agreement. On Sept. 22, the companies announced a new five-year commercial agreement alongside Binance’s $100 million equity investment in Circle, extending a relationship that has turned the world’s largest...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/23/2026, 2:10:37 AM
Meta’s Muse triggers stock slide for banks and travel agencies
Meta's Muse AI agent could disrupt traditional travel and financial sectors, potentially reshaping consumer behavior and market dynamics. The post Meta’s Muse triggers stock slide for banks and travel agencies appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/23/2026, 2:06:17 AM
BlackRock says AI compute could be tokenized in the future
Tokenizing AI compute could revolutionize digital asset markets, enabling autonomous economic activity and reshaping financial infrastructures. The post BlackRock says AI compute could be tokenized in the future appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/23/2026, 1:51:57 AM
Astra agent performs zero-shot robot control with 95% success rate in real-world tests
Astra's success in zero-shot robot control could revolutionize robotics, enabling more adaptable and efficient automation across industries. The post Astra agent performs zero-shot robot control with 95% success rate in real-world tests appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/23/2026, 1:40:22 AM
Binance Buys $100M in Circle Stock, Deepens USDC Alliance
Binance has purchased $100 million of Circle stock while signing a new five-year commercial agreement designed to expand USDC adoption across its platform. The deal links Binance more closely to both Circle’s equity value and the growth of its flagship stablecoin. Circle, Binance Align Around USDC With 5-Year Deal Binance is making a sizable...
By Emmanuel Musa 9/23/2026, 1:30:21 AM
Arbitrum Releases Nitro v3.11.4 Node Update
TL;DR Offchain Labs has released Arbitrum Nitro v3.11.4. The maintenance release includes RPC fixes and state-execution performance adjustments. It is a node-software update, not a major protocol redesign. Offchain Labs has shipped Nitro v3.11.4, a new maintenance release for Arbitrum node operators. The update applies to the software stack used...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/23/2026, 1:30:00 AM
Ohio TV stations defy Max Miller’s legal threat, continue airing attack ad
The situation underscores the media's role in shaping political narratives and highlights the potential limits of legal threats in campaign strategies. The post Ohio TV stations defy Max Miller’s legal threat, continue airing attack ad appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/23/2026, 1:18:23 AM
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH holds above $2,700 as investors continue bullish positioning
Ethereum (ETH) held above $2,700 on Tuesday after starting the week on a positive note.
By N/A 9/23/2026, 1:17:54 AM
Strategy Funds Its Latest Bitcoin Buy With Cash, Not New Shares
Strategy bought 950 bitcoin for about $75.7 million using its USD Cash reserve rather than new share issuance, and repurchased $174 million of STRC preferred stock. [...]
By Evans Karanja 9/23/2026, 1:15:25 AM
China warns of ‘red lines’ on Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Heightened U.S.-China tensions over Taiwan could reshape diplomatic and military strategies, influencing global stability and market dynamics. The post China warns of ‘red lines’ on Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/23/2026, 1:14:50 AM
Oil prices drop as US-Iran talks at UN spark diplomatic optimism
Diplomatic progress between the U.S. and Iran could stabilize energy markets, reducing fears of supply disruptions and impacting oil prices. The post Oil prices drop as US-Iran talks at UN spark diplomatic optimism appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/23/2026, 1:14:48 AM
XRP volume explodes to $7.4B, and a massive CME short squeeze is blamed
CME leveraged funds cut 46.3 million XRP of net short exposure, while three Coinbase products barely moved. The post XRP volume explodes to $7.4B, and a massive CME short squeeze is blamed appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/23/2026, 12:40:58 AM
Anthropic and OpenAI reportedly close to solving recursive self-improvement in AI models
Advancements in recursive self-improvement could redefine AI efficiency, positioning Anthropic and OpenAI as leaders in the evolving AI market. The post Anthropic and OpenAI reportedly close to solving recursive self-improvement in AI models appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/23/2026, 12:38:17 AM
Microsoft, Coinbase, and law enforcement dismantle EvilTokens cybercrime network
The dismantling of EvilTokens highlights the growing importance of public-private partnerships in combating sophisticated cybercrime networks globally. The post Microsoft, Coinbase, and law enforcement dismantle EvilTokens cybercrime network appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/23/2026, 12:35:47 AM
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 5.5, cutting costs by 40%
Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.5 enhances AI accessibility and efficiency, potentially accelerating innovation while prioritizing safety and alignment. The post Anthropic launches Claude Opus 5.5, cutting costs by 40% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/23/2026, 12:35:01 AM
Bitcoin bull market is back, key metrics to watch
Bitcoin (BTC) has entered a new bull market after reclaiming its 365-day moving average at $80,500 and climbing above $86,000, according to a CryptoQuant report on Tuesday.
By N/A 9/23/2026, 12:31:09 AM
XRP Tops $1.60 as 1,917 Whale Transactions Hit Monthly High
XRP crossed $1.60 for the first time since Feb. 4 as Santiment counted 1,917 large transactions and 3,647 new wallets. The activity points to heightened interest, though the transaction count alone cannot establish whether whales bought or sold. XRP Crosses $1.60 as Large Transfers Surge XRP traders saw the token move above $1.60 on Sept. […]
By Kevin Helms 9/23/2026, 12:30:02 AM
Aptos Releases v1.49.1 Hotfix For Validator Nodes
TL;DR Aptos Labs has released aptos-node-v1.49.1-hotfix. The release addresses consensus/state-sync behavior for validator nodes. The official notes do not support claims of a critical memory-leak incident. Aptos Labs has released a validator-node hotfix aimed at keeping mainnet infrastructure aligned after a consensus and state-sync issue. The...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/23/2026, 12:30:00 AM
CFTC issues warning over risky prediction market ‘mention’ contracts
The warning comes weeks after the CFTC fined a former White House teleprompter operator who made more than $107,000 trading prediction contracts tied to President Trump’s speeches.
By Felix Ng 9/23/2026, 12:18:44 AM
Bitcoin price recovery makes $100,000 target more plausible
Bitcoin's recent surge highlights the potential for significant market shifts, driven by institutional interest and macroeconomic factors, yet risks persist. The post Bitcoin price recovery makes $100,000 target more plausible appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/23/2026, 12:09:21 AM
Zelensky warns of new mass attack planned by Russia
Zelensky's warning suggests heightened military tensions, complicating diplomatic efforts and reducing the likelihood of a ceasefire by 2026. The post Zelensky warns of new mass attack planned by Russia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/23/2026, 12:01:33 AM
Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Near Protocol (NEAR) and Zcash (ZEC) Price Analysis For September 23: Volatility Breaks All Limits
Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Near Protocol and Zcash are all testing critical technical levels after strong recent moves.
By Arman Shirinyan 9/23/2026, 12:01:00 AM
U.S. regulator warns about cheating risks in 'mention markets' on prediction platforms
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a new advisory to flag the unique dangers of markets based on individuals' behavior.
By Jesse Hamilton 9/23/2026, 12:00:45 AM
Microsoft provides DARPA access to quantum system at new Maryland center
Microsoft's collaboration with DARPA at the new quantum center could accelerate quantum tech's integration into national security strategies. The post Microsoft provides DARPA access to quantum system at new Maryland center appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/22/2026, 11:49:15 PM
CFTC reviews unusual trading activity on Kalshi’s Ether perpetuals
CFTC scrutiny of Kalshi's trading activity could impact the future regulatory landscape and trust in U.S. crypto derivatives markets. The post CFTC reviews unusual trading activity on Kalshi’s Ether perpetuals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/22/2026, 11:48:53 PM
CFTC scrutinizes Kalshi after $5B in near identical ether perp trades: WSJ
CFTC's scrutiny of Kalshi's trading activity could lead to increased regulatory oversight and impact the future of crypto derivatives markets. The post CFTC scrutinizes Kalshi after $5B in near identical ether perp trades: WSJ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/22/2026, 11:47:03 PM
SoFi Moves $25 Billion Mastercard Program Onto Stablecoin Rails
Mastercard welcomed SoFi on Tuesday as the first nationally chartered bank to begin settling card transactions with stablecoins via the financial giant’s network. SoFi will use stablecoin settlement for its entire card program, which is expected to process $25 billion annually. SoFi Makes Major Stablecoin Move SoFi has become the first nationally...
By Andrew Hayward 9/22/2026, 11:43:23 PM
UN warns Israeli settlements erode conditions for Palestinian statehood
The UN's warning may hinder international efforts for Palestinian statehood, affecting geopolitical dynamics and U.S. policy considerations. The post UN warns Israeli settlements erode conditions for Palestinian statehood appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/22/2026, 11:32:33 PM
Lido DAO Approves Execution Delegation Upgrade And New Deposit Reserve Controls
TL;DR Lido Aragon Vote #205 passed and executed on September 21 at 13:45 UTC. The package includes LIP-37, a DepositSecurityModule v5 upgrade and operational-key rotations. It also creates a Deposit Reserve Target Easy Track mechanism with a 9,600 ETH ceiling. Lido DAO has completed one of its more substantial operational governance packages of...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/22/2026, 11:30:00 PM
Iran suspends flights to Baghdad, Muscat, Azerbaijan amid new US sanctions
The suspension of flights highlights escalating tensions, potentially leading to broader regional airspace restrictions and economic impacts. The post Iran suspends flights to Baghdad, Muscat, Azerbaijan amid new US sanctions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/22/2026, 11:20:41 PM
Avalanche surges 55% as Bitwise’s AVAX ETF draws early inflows
The success of Bitwise's AVAX ETF could pave the way for future crypto ETFs, influencing market dynamics and staking strategies. The post Avalanche surges 55% as Bitwise’s AVAX ETF draws early inflows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/22/2026, 11:05:44 PM
Salesforce partners with Anthropic as Claude becomes the brain behind Slackbot
Salesforce's deep integration with Anthropic's Claude could redefine enterprise AI, enhancing productivity and transforming CRM workflows. The post Salesforce partners with Anthropic as Claude becomes the brain behind Slackbot appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/22/2026, 11:05:37 PM
Rogue iPhone app escapes iOS sandbox to hijack $580,000 in USDT
Fomopeek, a malicious iPhone app distributed through Apple’s App Store, has been linked to nearly $580,000 in stolen USDT. Blockchain security firm SlowMist began investigating the app over the weekend after receiving reports of stolen assets linked to exposed private keys. Some victims had previously installed versions 1.1 or 1.2 of the Fomopeek...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/22/2026, 10:50:41 PM
NEAR Protocol intents surpass $30B in all-time volume as daily records fall
NEAR Protocol's growth highlights the increasing demand for efficient cross-chain solutions, potentially reshaping decentralized finance dynamics. The post NEAR Protocol intents surpass $30B in all-time volume as daily records fall appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/22/2026, 10:44:39 PM