Winklevoss twins spend over $2.9 million in a day to shape Ohio Senate race
The influx of crypto-backed funding in Ohio's Senate race highlights the growing influence of digital currency interests in U.S. politics. The post Winklevoss twins spend over $2.9 million in a day to shape Ohio Senate race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/30/2026, 10:20:08 PM
Robinhood to Launch Crypto Perpetual Futures in the US
Robinhood's crypto perps will cap at 3x leverage on six of the eight coins, with only Bitcoin and Ethereum reaching 10x for American users.
By Wayne Jones 9/30/2026, 10:13:06 PM
Michigan Senate race tightens as El-Sayed, Rogers tied in poll
The tightening Michigan Senate race highlights the critical role of voter turnout and party unity in shaping electoral outcomes. The post Michigan Senate race tightens as El-Sayed, Rogers tied in poll appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 10:03:26 PM
Orderly Network Surpasses $100 Billion In Cumulative Trading Volume
In a major development confirmed on SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, Confirmed announcement/filing for Orderly Network Surpasses $100 Billion In Cumulative Trading Volume. This operational move highlights expanding activity across the digital asset ecosystem and underscores key developments for market participants. Key Operational Milestones & Context...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/30/2026, 10:00:00 PM
Bitcoin nears green September close as bulls look to October
Bitcoin nears a positive September close as Bitfinex analysts say stronger spot demand and ETF inflows are needed to support an October breakout. The post Bitcoin nears green September close as bulls look to October appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 9:49:35 PM
California billionaire tax proposal gains attention ahead of vote
The proposal's outcome could set a precedent for wealth taxation, influencing economic policies and political strategies nationwide. The post California billionaire tax proposal gains attention ahead of vote appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 9:41:38 PM
Coinbase-Backed Base Gives Users More Control With Cobalt Upgrade
Base has launched Cobalt, its third major network upgrade, adding new transaction controls for traders and expanding tools for companies issuing tokens on the Coinbase-incubated Ethereum Layer 2 network. Base Debuts Transaction Controls The upgrade is now live on Base mainnet and centers on two areas: a new feature called “Validity Transactions”...
By Andrew Hayward 9/30/2026, 9:40:22 PM
FTC investigates OpenAI, Anthropic over AI safety concerns: Axios
The FTC's probe into AI safety could reshape competitive dynamics and regulatory landscapes, impacting market confidence and partnerships. The post FTC investigates OpenAI, Anthropic over AI safety concerns: Axios appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 9:39:51 PM
Why Bitcoin has failed to clear $85,000 — Profit-taking and weak ETF demand weigh on price
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding above key support levels, but a growing concentration of sell orders between $85,000 and $85,500 on Binance is preventing the top crypto from extending its recent advance, according to on-chain analytics firm Glassnode.
By N/A 9/30/2026, 9:30:34 PM
Standard Chartered says Ethena’s ENA could crush Bitcoin and Ethereum returns by 2028
Ethena highlighted Standard Chartered research as current USDe supply remains below the first milestone for revenue-funded token purchases. The post Standard Chartered says Ethena’s ENA could crush Bitcoin and Ethereum returns by 2028 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/30/2026, 9:30:01 PM
Pokemon Collector $55 Million Crypto Exploit Trial Opens In Federal Court
In a major development confirmed on SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, Confirmed announcement/filing for Pokemon Collector $55 Million Crypto Exploit Trial Opens In Federal Court. This operational move highlights expanding activity across the digital asset ecosystem and underscores key developments for market participants. Key Operational Milestones & Context...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/30/2026, 9:30:00 PM
RippleX Puts Major XRPL Lending Upgrade to Vote
The XRP Ledger has moved closer to launching its native lending infrastructure, with the LendingProtocolV1_1 amendment now open for validator voting.
By Alex Dovbnya 9/30/2026, 9:29:07 PM
Anza’s SIMD-0675 would schedule Solana validators by geography
Geographic scheduling of Solana validators could enhance network efficiency, but may raise privacy concerns and impact validator participation. The post Anza’s SIMD-0675 would schedule Solana validators by geography appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 9:08:27 PM
Bitcoin gains as rate hike expectations ease after soft PCE data
Bitcoin's sensitivity to macroeconomic data highlights its evolving role in financial markets, with institutional demand showing structural resilience. The post Bitcoin gains as rate hike expectations ease after soft PCE data appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 9/30/2026, 9:08:19 PM
Mellow winds down Autopilot as Aerodrome prepares for Aero launch
The transition to Aero's integrated automation may streamline liquidity management but leaves a temporary gap for users reliant on Autopilot. The post Mellow winds down Autopilot as Aerodrome prepares for Aero launch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 9:02:51 PM
Florida Lender Issues Warning After Vendor Data Breached — SSNs and Financial Accounts at Risk
A Florida credit union is warning members that a third-party vendor breach may have exposed their Social Security numbers and financial account details. Fairwinds Credit Union says the cybersecurity incident was limited to systems at external vendor Mercadien and did not involve a compromise of its own networks. A Massachusetts Attorney General...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/30/2026, 9:01:14 PM
Superstate Expands Tokenized Short-Duration US Treasury Fund (USTB) To Base
In a major development confirmed on SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, Confirmed announcement/filing for Superstate Expands Tokenized Short-Duration US Treasury Fund (USTB) To Base. This operational move highlights expanding activity across the digital asset ecosystem and underscores key developments for market participants. Key Operational Milestones & Context...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/30/2026, 9:00:00 PM
Standard Chartered sees Ethena’s USDe reaching $40B, ENA hitting $2
The bank also expects Ethena’s ENA token to rise roughly sevenfold to $2 by the end of 2028 as USDe scales and token buybacks increase.
By Nate Kostar 9/30/2026, 8:57:32 PM
Micron beats estimates with record $54.2B revenue as shares stay flat after hours
Micron's revenue surge highlights the critical role of AI-driven demand in reshaping the chip industry, emphasizing dependency on hyperscalers. The post Micron beats estimates with record $54.2B revenue as shares stay flat after hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 8:51:33 PM
Texas Bookkeeper Accused of Draining Over $1,200,000 From Elderly Couple in Bank Fraud Scheme
A Texas bookkeeper is accused of draining at least $1.2 million from an elderly couple’s finances through forged checks and unauthorized bank transfers. Nancy Black, 69, of Grand Prairie faces 10 counts of bank fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft, says the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas. Federal prosecutors...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/30/2026, 8:45:22 PM
Factory CEO accuses former advisor of spying for rival Cognition
The allegations highlight the intense competition and potential ethical dilemmas in the rapidly evolving AI industry, impacting trust and collaboration. The post Factory CEO accuses former advisor of spying for rival Cognition appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 8:43:52 PM
Bitcoin Price Holds $83K as Bitfinex Says Leverage Has Cleared
Bitcoin calls represent 60.88% of options open interest, while Deribit’s October max-pain level sits near $76,000, below bitcoin’s current $83,719 spot price. Futures exposure totals approximately $53 billion, led by Binance and CME. The market data on Wednesday shows concentrated October call positions, mixed exchange activity, and a...
By Jamie Redman 9/30/2026, 8:39:47 PM
Tokenizing the Claim, Not the Fuel: Inside Petrobras’s Cardano Supply Chain Pilot
Petrobras tests Cardano to track SAF environmental claims and Diesel R emissions data, expanding blockchain into industrial fuel traceability.
By Alexander Stefanov 9/30/2026, 8:30:11 PM
SEC Charges Two Investment Advisors In $15 Million WhatsApp Crypto Fraud
In a major development confirmed on SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, Confirmed announcement/filing for SEC Charges Two Investment Advisors In $15 Million WhatsApp Crypto Fraud. This operational move highlights expanding activity across the digital asset ecosystem and underscores key developments for market participants. Key Operational Milestones & Context...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/30/2026, 8:30:00 PM
Bitcoin Bull Market Shows Signs of Cooling: CryptoQuant
Bitcoin holders are taking more profits, spot demand is weakening, and more altcoins are moving into exchanges as BTC nears key support levels.
By Mandy Williams 9/30/2026, 8:29:53 PM
Wyoming Bookkeeper Heading To Prison for Stealing $1,484,105 From Family Hospitality Business
A Wyoming bookkeeper has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison after stealing $1,484,104.80 from a family hospitality business while working remotely from Hawaii. Laura Marie Means, 46, formerly of Jackson, must also serve three years of supervised release, reports County 17. U.S. District Judge Alan B. Johnson ordered her to pay...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/30/2026, 8:25:56 PM
Bitget’s hackers turn to Zcash after $50 million laundering route gets blocked
Hackers behind Bitget’s $387.5 million breach are turning to Zcash's privacy features to hide the stolen funds as crypto firms increasingly block other escape routes. About 2,746 ZEC worth roughly $3.9 million was transferred Wednesday into Zcash’s Ironwood shielded pool through three transactions, according to on-chain activity flagged by...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/30/2026, 8:20:28 PM
AI agents paying in crypto could create thousands of taxable events
The rise of AI-driven crypto payments could overwhelm tax systems, necessitating new compliance tools and reshaping digital asset markets. The post AI agents paying in crypto could create thousands of taxable events appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/30/2026, 8:15:57 PM
CFTC sends prediction market rules to the White House for review
The CFTC's push for federal control over prediction markets could redefine state-federal regulatory boundaries, impacting legal and market dynamics. The post CFTC sends prediction market rules to the White House for review appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 8:14:39 PM
UK Brings Crypto Under Full FCA Oversight for the First Time
Bitcoin Magazine UK Brings Crypto Under Full FCA Oversight for the First Time The British regulator has started accepting applications from crypto companies ahead of a new regime taking effect next year. This post UK Brings Crypto Under Full FCA Oversight for the First Time first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 9/30/2026, 8:14:02 PM
Google joins the US government’s voluntary AI model review process
Google's participation in the voluntary AI review process enhances credibility but highlights the fragility of non-mandatory regulatory frameworks. The post Google joins the US government’s voluntary AI model review process appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 8:12:49 PM
Bullish XRP Price Calls Return With OI Posting a Record
Cumulative Volume Delta plunges to ultra-red levels while major exchange’s OI climbs 32% in a brief period of time. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 9/30/2026, 8:12:00 PM
Google sets Argon pricing at $2 per million input tokens and $10 per million output
Argon's pricing model may incentivize developers to optimize for efficiency, potentially reshaping AI application design and market strategies. The post Google sets Argon pricing at $2 per million input tokens and $10 per million output appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 8:10:33 PM
Mississippi Credit Union CEO Pleads Guilty After Embezzling Over $69,000,000 From Lender
A Mississippi credit union CEO has pleaded guilty after prosecutors said she embezzled more than $69 million and left the institution insolvent. Leigh Bridges pleaded guilty to theft of funds from a federal credit union, false statements to a federal credit union and filing false tax returns, reports WLBT. Prosecutors say Bridges used an...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/30/2026, 8:10:26 PM
Bitcoin Surges 40% in Its Best Quarter Since Late 2024
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Surges 40% in Its Best Quarter Since Late 2024 The price of bitcoin has surged — mostly since the Treasury announced its debt buyback program — putting it on course for one of its best quarters ever. This post Bitcoin Surges 40% in Its Best Quarter Since Late 2024 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew...
By Mathew Di Salvo 9/30/2026, 8:10:24 PM
Solana Foundation launches Solana Scholars program for PhD internships
The Solana Scholars program could enhance blockchain innovation and ecosystem security, potentially boosting Solana's long-term network value. The post Solana Foundation launches Solana Scholars program for PhD internships appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 8:09:27 PM
Japan Telecom Giant KDDI Integrates Crypto Wallet Into au PAY Mobile App
In a major development confirmed on SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, Confirmed announcement/filing for Japan Telecom Giant KDDI Integrates Crypto Wallet Into au PAY Mobile App. This operational move highlights expanding activity across the digital asset ecosystem and underscores key developments for market participants. Key Operational Milestones & Context...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/30/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Uniswap Labs plans OUSD rewards hook for liquidity providers
Uniswap's OUSD rewards hook could enhance DeFi competitiveness by integrating yield incentives, potentially attracting more liquidity providers. The post Uniswap Labs plans OUSD rewards hook for liquidity providers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 7:58:43 PM
Google faces employee skepticism over its Gemini AI models
Employee skepticism over Gemini AI models highlights potential challenges in Google's AI strategy, impacting innovation and market trust. The post Google faces employee skepticism over its Gemini AI models appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 7:58:41 PM
South Carolina Man Admits To Draining $1,600,000 From New York Medical Supplier
A South Carolina man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after embezzling about $1.6 million from a New York medical supplier by disguising company wires as customer refunds. Tony Ream, 35, of Greenville, South Carolina, diverted the money from Henry Schein customer refund accounts between October of 2020 and November of 2024, reports […]...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/30/2026, 7:46:06 PM
Does America.gov Know Bitcoin Policy as Well as ChatGPT and Claude? We Asked
The newly launched U.S. government AI chatbot America.gov can also help bitcoin and crypto users with answers to their questions. However, those responses can still be outdated, misleading, or self-censored. Bitcoin.com News compared answers from America.gov, Claude, and ChatGPT to 12 crypto policy questions. The new government website, designed...
By Linas Kmieliauskas 9/30/2026, 7:45:38 PM
Valor and Atreides co-lead $50 million bet on Flow Engineering’s hardware AI
Flow Engineering's funding boost could accelerate innovation in hardware development, potentially transforming industries reliant on complex systems. The post Valor and Atreides co-lead $50 million bet on Flow Engineering’s hardware AI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 7:44:52 PM
Circle’s Arc lets AI agents pay humans in USDC for 3D world scans
Circle's Arc could reshape gig economy dynamics, raising questions about labor rights, privacy, and dependency on centralized platforms. The post Circle’s Arc lets AI agents pay humans in USDC for 3D world scans appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 7:43:57 PM
Bitcoin’s Biggest Holders Ramp Up Buying While Retail Traders Remain Flat
Bitcoin's largest holders are increasing their positions again, creating a divergence from smaller retail investors who remain inactive.
By Chayanika Deka 9/30/2026, 7:39:34 PM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Sam Bourgi 9/30/2026, 7:37:13 PM
Anthropic turns to religious thinkers to help shape Claude’s moral compass
Anthropic's engagement with diverse religious thinkers could set a precedent for integrating ethical pluralism in AI development, influencing industry norms. The post Anthropic turns to religious thinkers to help shape Claude’s moral compass appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 7:34:11 PM
Hegseth launches AutoWarCom, a four-star command built around drones
AutoWarCom's establishment signifies a pivotal shift towards autonomous warfare, potentially redefining military strategy and global defense dynamics. The post Hegseth launches AutoWarCom, a four-star command built around drones appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 7:33:39 PM
Missouri Men Accused of Recruiting Homeless to Cash $3,400,000 in Stolen Treasury Checks
Two Missouri men are accused of recruiting homeless people to cash about $3.4 million in Treasury checks stolen from the mail. Samuel Stewart, 27, of St. Louis and Royce Finger, 22, of Maryland Heights face conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, possession of stolen mail, aggravated identity theft and forging endorsements on Treasury checks,...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/30/2026, 7:31:30 PM
Interpol Declares Southeast Asian Romance & Crypto Scams National Security Threat
In a major development confirmed on SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, Confirmed announcement/filing for Interpol Declares Southeast Asian Romance & Crypto Scams National Security Threat. This operational move highlights expanding activity across the digital asset ecosystem and underscores key developments for market participants. Key Operational Milestones &...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/30/2026, 7:30:00 PM
MI5 accuses Chinese academic institute of spying on UK AI research
The public accusation by MI5 could strain UK-China academic collaborations, prompting universities to reassess foreign research partnerships. The post MI5 accuses Chinese academic institute of spying on UK AI research appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 7:24:10 PM