Cheap crypto capital hits wall as Bitfinex fee rule binds
Bitfinex’s published minimum makes its $5 million, one-year bond example cost 2% upfront, leaving borrower savings unproven. The post Cheap crypto capital hits wall as Bitfinex fee rule binds appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/6/2026, 6:30:33 AM
Oracle Gave Larry Ellison and His Co-CEOs Nearly $1 Billion in Stock Options. By Year End, Every Single One Was Underwater
$988 million in stock options Oracle awarded to co-founder Larry Ellison and new co-CEOs Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia in fiscal 2026 wound up out of the money by the May 31 year end. In its Sept. 25 proxy filing, the company said the grants “had no intrinsic value” at fiscal year end. Oracle’s latest […]
By Guest Author 10/6/2026, 6:30:18 AM
Ethereum Technical Analysis Report – 6th October 2026
Here is a technical analysis of ETH/USDT on the daily timeframe: Technical View Bullish, but in consolidation. The daily chart remains constructive because ETH is holding above the former breakout zone, and the short-term trendline is rising. However, price is currently close to resistance, so chasing the market at the top of the range carries […]...
By N/A 10/6/2026, 6:05:38 AM
AMD CEO Lisa Su says AI chip demand exceeds production capacity
The AI industry's growth is hindered by manufacturing limits, potentially stalling technological advancements and economic opportunities. The post AMD CEO Lisa Su says AI chip demand exceeds production capacity appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/6/2026, 6:04:42 AM
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 Felix Ng 10/6/2026, 6:00:00 AM
Better Markets says the CFTC is the wrong cop for retail crypto
The CFTC's expanded role in retail crypto could lead to weaker investor protections, highlighting the need for clear regulatory mandates. The post Better Markets says the CFTC is the wrong cop for retail crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/6/2026, 5:54:51 AM
Hyperliquid Price Forecast: $14.5M USDC yield to sponsor HYPE buybacks
Hyperliquid (HYPE) said Monday that it received its first $14.58 million USDC payment under its Aligned Quote Asset v2 (AQAv2) framework, creating a new revenue stream that can fund HYPE token buybacks independent of trading activity.
By N/A 10/6/2026, 5:51:14 AM
Better Markets says CFTC is ‘wrong agency’ to regulate retail crypto
Better Markets said the CFTC’s proposed framework to bring certain cryptocurrency transactions and exchanges under its oversight will leave investors less protected than under the SEC.
By Ezra Reguerra 10/6/2026, 5:43:50 AM
Bitcoin and Solana spot ETFs see net outflows as Ethereum records inflows
Shifting investor sentiment towards Bitcoin may increase market volatility, challenging Ethereum's position and impacting altcoin dynamics. The post Bitcoin and Solana spot ETFs see net outflows as Ethereum records inflows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/6/2026, 5:40:19 AM
Cardano Price Forecast: Eyes gains as derivatives metrics strengthen
Cardano (ADA) steadies around $0.270 on Tuesday after gaining over 4% at the start of the week on Monday. Bullish sentiment is boosted as Cardano’s Node Diversity Celebration Day goes live on Tuesday, highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen network decentralization, security and resilience.
By N/A 10/6/2026, 5:38:31 AM
Changer+ Makes Stablecoins Easier to Use With a New Stablecoin-First, Self-Custodial Wallet
Multi-chain stablecoin wallet combines simpler transfers, flexible gas-fee options, security features, and practical use cases with one ambition: to become the world’s easiest stablecoin wallet. Changer+ today announced the launch of its self-custodial stablecoin wallet, built to make holding, moving, and using stablecoins simpler. Changer+...
By PR DESK 10/6/2026, 5:36:22 AM
Ethereum is testing how much cheaper block space it can safely create
Ethereum has prepared to test a 200 million gas limit on Sepolia under the Glamsterdam upgrade, putting more than three times the network’s previous block capacity through a public test before developers decide what could eventually work on mainnet. According…
By Rony Roy 10/6/2026, 5:36:13 AM
Polymarket V2 could change how users bet on events
Polymarket plans to move new markets to Protocol V2 on Nov. 2 after canary tests, adding pUSD, modular oracles and a $5M bug bounty.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/6/2026, 5:35:49 AM
Tanzanian Tour Operator Accepts Bitcoin for Safaris and Treks
Licensed Tanzanian tour operator Zatatep Tours now accepts bitcoin alongside credit cards for booking trips across Tanzania. Streamlining Travel Financing Travelers heading to East Africa can now pay for wildlife safaris, Mount Kilimanjaro treks, and beach stays in Zanzibar using bitcoin, as tour operators move to accommodate visitors who prefer...
By Terence Zimwara 10/6/2026, 5:30:49 AM
BlackRock ETF clients buy $69.85 million in Bitcoin
BlackRock's dominance in Bitcoin ETFs highlights the growing institutional influence on cryptocurrency markets, potentially impacting market dynamics. The post BlackRock ETF clients buy $69.85 million in Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/6/2026, 5:24:34 AM
Legendary Trader Peter Brandt Names Bullish XRP Target
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has identified a potential path for XRP to rally to $2.16.
By Alex Dovbnya 10/6/2026, 5:21:38 AM
DeepSeek nears $12 billion in funding ahead of 2027 IPO
DeepSeek's funding surge and strategic positioning highlight its potential to redefine Chinese AI market valuations amid geopolitical tensions. The post DeepSeek nears $12 billion in funding ahead of 2027 IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/6/2026, 5:18:33 AM
Binance now lets users turn stocks into on-chain tokens
Binance lets eligible users convert supported stocks into bStocks 1:1 with no conversion fee and move them back into stock positions.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/6/2026, 5:16:37 AM
U.S. scraps proposed $10,000 reporting rule for for crypto sent to private wallets
FinCEN withdrew two proposals that had hung over self-custody and crypto mixers for years without ever taking effect.
By Shaurya Malwa 10/6/2026, 4:55:36 AM
Rain seeks U.S. trust bank amid crypto charter lawsuit
Rain has applied for a U.S. trust bank charter to custody digital assets, manage stablecoin reserves and issue dollar-backed stablecoins.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/6/2026, 4:54:58 AM
CFTC Chairman pushes for crypto regulations as agency seeks public comments on proposed rules
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig said the agency will move ahead with crypto market regulations after Congress failed to advance legislation that would have established a broader framework for digital assets.
By N/A 10/6/2026, 4:54:21 AM
Polymarket Takes Dutch Gambling Regulator to Court Over Its Ban
Polymarket is asking a Dutch court to overturn the Netherlands’ ban on its prediction market, arguing it offers financial products that belong under the country’s markets watchdog – an argument the regulator has already rejected. The Regulator Cited Polymarket’s Own Help Page The case follows a Jan. 20 order against Polymarket’s operator to stop...
By Luci Kelemen 10/6/2026, 4:50:50 AM
Ethereum’s Glamsterdam test gets last-minute fix before major capacity jump
One of Ethereum’s main validator clients updated its software hours before a Sepolia test that will raise the amount of work each block can hold to 200 million gas.
By Shaurya Malwa 10/6/2026, 4:49:05 AM
Bitcoin keeps getting rejected at $87,000 as stocks hover near records
BTC fell back to about $85,600 after sellers turned it away from $87,000 for the third time since Sept. 23, while Nasdaq closed at a record and Treasury yields kept climbing.
By Shaurya Malwa 10/6/2026, 4:41:10 AM
Bitcoin futures drop $1.4B, but spot buyers step in to help
Glassnode’s weekly snapshot pairs a smaller derivatives footprint with rising holder activity, while spot buying supplies a counterweight. The post Bitcoin futures drop $1.4B, but spot buyers step in to help appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/6/2026, 4:40:09 AM
How ZachXBT traced Bybit hack funds to a Lazarus-linked network
ZachXBT says a $349,700 undercover operation exposed an alleged $1B Lazarus laundering network and helped trace $12M in Bybit funds.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/6/2026, 4:39:07 AM
Google Cloud to shut down Blockchain Node Engine and hand customers to Quicknode
Google Cloud's exit from blockchain nodes may reshape infrastructure dynamics, boosting Quicknode's market position and influencing future partnerships. The post Google Cloud to shut down Blockchain Node Engine and hand customers to Quicknode appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/6/2026, 4:36:12 AM
Ripple and Stellar outlook: XRP and XLM weaken as derivatives positioning fades
Ripple (XRP) and Stellar (XLM) face pressure trading below $1.499 and $0.220, respectively, on Tuesday after a modest correction at the start of the week. Traders should be cautious as weakening derivatives metrics and fading bullish momentum suggest further corrections for XRP and XLM.
By N/A 10/6/2026, 4:30:24 AM
Solana Foundation unveils a program to settle institutional trades in seconds. JPMorgan gave input
Solana Foundation launched an open-source program that lets institutions settle trades in seconds, not days. JPMorgan provided key inputs.
By Omkar Godbole 10/6/2026, 4:23:45 AM
Polymarket unveils Protocol V2, with full switchover for new markets on Nov 2
Polymarket's Protocol V2 enhances flexibility and efficiency, potentially reshaping market dynamics and developer engagement in prediction markets. The post Polymarket unveils Protocol V2, with full switchover for new markets on Nov 2 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/6/2026, 4:22:11 AM
World Bank raises East Asia growth outlook to 4.5%, warns of AI risks
East Asia's growth hinges on AI exports, but over-reliance and uneven adoption pose risks, potentially impacting long-term economic stability. The post World Bank raises East Asia growth outlook to 4.5%, warns of AI risks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/6/2026, 4:14:35 AM
Greek Police Bust Alleged $9M AI Crypto Scam That Promised to Double Money
Greek police dismantled an unauthorized cryptocurrency pyramid scheme that defrauded over 10,000 investors of approximately $9 million in total by promising to double their money in 50 days via automated artificial intelligence (AI) trading. A Facade of Legitimacy Greek police have dismantled a massive alleged cryptocurrency pyramid scheme that...
By Terence Zimwara 10/6/2026, 4:10:38 AM
Trump’s $5,000 Checks Could Send Billions Into Bitcoin and Crypto: But There’s a Catch
Could this become another significant liquidity event for financial markets and especially crypto?
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/6/2026, 4:06:58 AM
Rain seeks US trust bank charter days after OCC sued over crypto charters
Rain joins a growing queue of crypto firms seeking federal trust charters, while community banks have just asked a court to overturn the OCC rules underpinning them.
By Felix Ng 10/6/2026, 3:45:40 AM
OKX eyes emerging markets with yield-offering stablecoin savings and payments app
OKX Money lets users hold, send and spend dollar-backed stablecoins, with qualifying USDG balances earning up to 10% APY.
By Ezra Reguerra 10/6/2026, 3:40:00 AM
OpenAI, Google, Meta, Anthropic lack insurance against catastrophic AI risk
The lack of insurance for catastrophic AI risks could lead to significant financial exposure for AI firms and influence regulatory actions. The post OpenAI, Google, Meta, Anthropic lack insurance against catastrophic AI risk appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/6/2026, 3:36:24 AM
Zcash Price Forecast: NU7 upgrade sets the stage for ZEC to resume its rally
Zcash (ZEC) hovers around $1,348 at press time on Tuesday, sustaining its mild gains from Sunday. The network upgrade NU7 went live on Monday, boosting transaction speed and redirecting 60% of transaction fees into future rewards.
By N/A 10/6/2026, 3:33:14 AM
6 Continents Sound Alarm on Scams Targeting Investor Trust
Investors face rising scams built on personal trust and borrowed authority as regulators across six continents participate in World Investor Week. The SEC’s new warning highlights relationship investment fraud and impersonation, including increasingly convincing artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted deception. A Global Campaign Puts Investor Trust...
By Kevin Helms 10/6/2026, 3:30:55 AM
XRP Price Prediction: Peter Brandt Ranks XRP Below XMR, SOL And Ether Despite $2.16 Target
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has put a new price target on XRP: $2.16. In the same post, he warned that a “ton” of overhead supply stands in the way and said he prefers the charts of Monero, Solana and Ether. Brandt shared a weekly XRP chart on X showing the token at about $1.51. He …
By Anjali Belgaumkar 10/6/2026, 3:21:23 AM
Kuaishou’s Kling AI lines up CICC, Goldman Sachs and UBS for a $1 billion Hong Kong IPO
Kling AI's IPO could redefine market valuations for AI video tech, influencing strategic dynamics among major tech investors and competitors. The post Kuaishou’s Kling AI lines up CICC, Goldman Sachs and UBS for a $1 billion Hong Kong IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/6/2026, 3:09:00 AM
Changer+ Launches Stablecoin-First Self-Custodial Wallet to Make Stablecoins Easier to Use
Changer+ Launches Stablecoin-First Self-Custodial Wallet to Make Stablecoins Easier to Use
By Chainwire 10/6/2026, 3:05:24 AM
Artizen pauses operations, tells users to claim payouts or withdraw funds
Artizen's operational pause raises concerns about the future of community-funded projects and the stability of ART token investments. The post Artizen pauses operations, tells users to claim payouts or withdraw funds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/6/2026, 2:51:39 AM
Why Bitcoin Price Could Reclaim $100,000 This Year? Expert Reveals ‘Explosive Catalyst’
Rising Treasury yields usually spell trouble for risk assets. Fundstrat’s Sean Farrell thinks this time they are setting up Bitcoin’s next big move, and he expects the price to climb back above $100,000 before the year is out. The call Farrell, head of digital asset strategy at Fundstrat, said that Bitcoin has already made a …
By Anjali Belgaumkar 10/6/2026, 2:51:15 AM
Trump Names Jay Clayton to Lead America’s Super Intelligence Force
Federal efforts to coordinate artificial intelligence (AI) policy will fall to a new Super Intelligence Force, President Donald Trump announced. Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton joins three other officials tasked with maintaining U.S. leadership and protecting Americans. Jay Clayton and Three Officials Lead Federal AI Coordination...
By Kevin Helms 10/6/2026, 2:50:04 AM
Moonshot AI hits $50 billion valuation, eyes Hong Kong IPO in early 2027
Moonshot AI's rapid valuation growth and IPO plans highlight the increasing global influence and competitive dynamics of Chinese AI firms. The post Moonshot AI hits $50 billion valuation, eyes Hong Kong IPO in early 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/6/2026, 2:49:18 AM
Bitcoin treasury Strive risks cash reserve to fund $500M buyback and trim dividends
The optional SATA ceiling is $215.3 million above October 2 cash, with no completed repurchases or dedicated funding source disclosed. The post Bitcoin treasury Strive risks cash reserve to fund $500M buyback and trim dividends appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/6/2026, 2:40:43 AM
Grayscale adds BitGo as custodian for its Hyperliquid staking ETF in new 8-K filing
Grayscale's move to diversify custodianship could enhance security and operational efficiency, impacting investor confidence and market dynamics. The post Grayscale adds BitGo as custodian for its Hyperliquid staking ETF in new 8-K filing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/6/2026, 2:34:06 AM
Solana launches open-source DvP program for institutional trade settlement
Solana's DvP program could revolutionize institutional trade settlement by reducing counterparty risk and accelerating transaction finality. The post Solana launches open-source DvP program for institutional trade settlement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/6/2026, 2:06:03 AM
US Regulators Push National Crypto Rules as America Chases Global Lead
Federal crypto initiatives are advancing across trading, asset custody, and tokenized stocks as Washington pursues global digital asset leadership. The CFTC’s new consultation joins SEC measures aimed at keeping innovation domestic while protecting customers and investors. Two Federal Paths Target Trading and Crypto Custody Retail crypto traders...
By Kevin Helms 10/6/2026, 2:05:43 AM
CertiK says AI agents now trace stolen crypto, but humans still own the mistakes
AI enhances crypto security by swiftly tracing thefts, but human accountability remains crucial, highlighting the need for balanced oversight. The post CertiK says AI agents now trace stolen crypto, but humans still own the mistakes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/6/2026, 2:05:11 AM