Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC, ETH, XRP pause near recent highs as bullish momentum moderates
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) are showing signs of slowing bullish momentum mid-week after slight pullbacks from their recent highs.
By N/A 9/30/2026, 4:11:06 AM
Banker Turned on Clients, Routing $932K to Coinbase for $1K+
A former Georgia banker faces federal charges after allegedly helping steal about $931,500 from customers and route the funds to Coinbase accounts. Prosecutors say she received more than $1,000 for her role. How Customer Data Allegedly Enabled the $931,500 Theft The alleged theft began with customer information held by Ameris Bank, an...
By Kevin Helms 9/30/2026, 4:10:54 AM
Citi and Coinbase automate stablecoin-to-fiat conversion for institutional clients
Citigroup and Coinbase announced automated stablecoin-to-fiat conversion for US institutional clients, integrating crypto payments into banking. [...]
By Evans Karanja 9/30/2026, 4:10:15 AM
Apple Patches iOS Flaw That Could Let Attackers Run Malicious Code on iPhones
Apple released a security update after confirming an iOS vulnerability may have been exploited in highly sophisticated targeted attacks.
By Chayanika Deka 9/30/2026, 4:06:21 AM
Aptos lands native Tether USDT support on Taiwan’s MAX exchange for TWD conversions
The integration of native USDT on Aptos by MAX could enhance Taiwan's crypto market liquidity and regulatory compliance, fostering broader adoption. The post Aptos lands native Tether USDT support on Taiwan’s MAX exchange for TWD conversions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 9/30/2026, 4:04:41 AM
Ripple puts Brazilian fund records on XRP Ledger
Ripple and CSD BR are putting BTG Pactual fund-share records on XRP Ledger while CSD BR keeps the official ownership records.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/30/2026, 4:03:21 AM
Quant Price Forecast: Rally nears $300 as Quant takes center stage at Sibos 2026
Quant (QNT) maintains a strong bullish trend, trading around $290 on Wednesday, with bulls aiming to break above $300.
By N/A 9/30/2026, 4:02:17 AM
Donald Trump endorses independent audits for AI safety in landmark Silicon Valley accord
The accord's emphasis on self-regulation over legislation may set a precedent for tech governance, impacting future AI policy and industry standards. The post Donald Trump endorses independent audits for AI safety in landmark Silicon Valley accord appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 4:00:50 AM
Crypto.com AI agent still in ‘stealth mode’ nearly 8 months after Super Bowl debut
In February, ai.com drew enough traffic to crash its website after a $15 million Super Bowl ad, but months later, users are still wondering what’s happened to their promised AI agent.
By Felix Ng 9/30/2026, 3:40:42 AM
Illinois drafts rules to tax crypto transactions
Illinois' crypto tax draft may dampen market sentiment, influencing Bitcoin's price forecasts and prompting regulatory shifts elsewhere. The post Illinois drafts rules to tax crypto transactions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 3:33:12 AM
UK Orders Crypto Fraudsters to Repay £851,402 to Scam Victims
Victims of a £1.5 million crypto investment fraud are closer to recovering some of their losses after a UK court ordered two convicted men to pay £851,402.27. The Financial Conduct Authority plans to return funds collected through the orders. Court Orders Repayment After £1.5 Million Crypto Fraud At least 65 people who lost money to […]
By Kevin Helms 9/30/2026, 3:30:02 AM
Strive Buys 1,107 Bitcoin For $94.5M As Holdings Pass 27,400 BTC
Strive bought another 1,107 BTC for approximately $94.5 million between September 21 and September 25. The company paid an average of $85,396 per Bitcoin. Strive now holds 27,462 BTC as it continues expanding one of the largest public-company Bitcoin treasuries.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/30/2026, 3:30:00 AM
Hyperliquid co-founder Jeff Yan makes the case for on-chain private markets at Korea Blockchain Week 2026
On-chain private markets could democratize access to investment opportunities, potentially reshaping financial inclusivity and market dynamics. The post Hyperliquid co-founder Jeff Yan makes the case for on-chain private markets at Korea Blockchain Week 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/30/2026, 3:25:12 AM
SEC Charges WhatsApp Crypto AI Scams Allegedly Taking Over $15.3M
Online contacts allegedly drew hundreds of investors into fake trading and AI bot programs. The SEC has charged four entities over two schemes that it says misappropriated more than $15.3 million. SEC Alleges More Than $15.3 Million Taken From Investors Investors who transferred funds to the two online programs allegedly encountered fake returns...
By Kevin Helms 9/30/2026, 2:50:56 AM
Robinhood plans to offer weekend trading for equities in US markets
Robinhood's weekend trading initiative could reshape market dynamics, challenging traditional trading hours and increasing market accessibility. The post Robinhood plans to offer weekend trading for equities in US markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/30/2026, 2:44:38 AM
Binance Pay enables USDT spending at PayPay merchants in Japan
This integration could significantly boost stablecoin adoption and usage in everyday transactions, enhancing crypto's role in global commerce. The post Binance Pay enables USDT spending at PayPay merchants in Japan appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 9/30/2026, 2:35:45 AM
Cosmos Builds Bank Connectivity Into Swift’s Blockchain Ledger
Cosmos Labs has announced connectivity between its Tokenization Suite and Swift’s blockchain-based shared ledger. Banks can use Cosmos infrastructure to run tokenized-deposit ledgers and connect them with Swift and other networks. The system is designed to work with existing banking cores including Fiserv, FIS, Jack Henry, Temenos and Hogan.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/30/2026, 2:30:00 AM
Binance Pay lets visitors spend USDT at PayPay merchants in Japan
Binance Pay will let overseas users spend USDT at most PayPay-supported merchants in Japan through HIVEX, while stores receive yen.
By Yohan Yun 9/30/2026, 2:25:00 AM
Brazil’s CSD BR partners with Ripple to mirror securities records on XRP Ledger
This integration could pave the way for broader blockchain adoption in traditional finance, enhancing transparency and efficiency in securities management. The post Brazil’s CSD BR partners with Ripple to mirror securities records on XRP Ledger appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 9/30/2026, 2:20:29 AM
Abracadabra proposes winding down MIM at four cents on the dollar
MIM's decline highlights the fragility of decentralized stablecoins, raising concerns about their reliability and impact on DeFi ecosystems. The post Abracadabra proposes winding down MIM at four cents on the dollar appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 2:19:57 AM
Ripple Brings XRP Ledger to Brazil’s BRL 22 Trillion Asset System
Brazil’s financial infrastructure is moving asset tokenization into live operations through a partnership between Ripple and CSD BR. The project will test whether blockchain improves transparency, traceability, automation, and efficiency within an existing regulated market framework. XRP Ledger Enters Brazil’s Regulated Asset Infrastructure...
By Kevin Helms 9/30/2026, 2:10:49 AM
Trump and tech executives sign ‘morally binding’ AI document at White House
The non-binding AI accord may prioritize U.S. tech leadership but risks inadequate oversight, raising concerns about effective governance. The post Trump and tech executives sign ‘morally binding’ AI document at White House appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 1:35:06 AM
How Entity Clarity Influences What AI Search Engines Cite
Ask an AI assistant about a company and, sometimes, the answer is confident and correct....
By Visionary Financial 9/30/2026, 1:33:30 AM
OpenClaw launches free enterprise control plane for AI agents
OpenClaw's free enterprise control plane could democratize AI agent management, enhancing security and governance in multi-user environments. The post OpenClaw launches free enterprise control plane for AI agents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 1:30:55 AM
XRP Seoul Brings Tokenization, Yield, and Privacy Firms Together
XRP lending, digital asset protection, and tokenized bank deposits are among the financial applications represented at XRP Seoul 2026. The expanded speaker lineup connects developers of these products with providers of blockchain data, cross-chain transfers, and privacy technology. XRP Seoul Adds Tokenization and Lending Executives Investors and...
By Kevin Helms 9/30/2026, 1:30:16 AM
OKX Opens Spot And 20x Perpetual Trading For Doppler Finance Token
OKX has listed Doppler Finance’s XDP token for spot trading against USDT. The exchange also launched a USDT-margined XDP perpetual contract with leverage of up to 20x. XDP is the token associated with Doppler Finance, a project focused on infrastructure for tokenized capital markets.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/30/2026, 1:30:00 AM
Illinois to Tax Crypto Trades 0.2%—Even on Losing Trades
On September 29, the Illinois Department of Revenue officially released a draft outlining details of its Digital Asset Tax Act (DATA). Notably, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the unparalleled bill into law on June 16 as part of the state’s fiscal 2027 budget bill (SB 3019). Illinois mandates 0.2% crypto transaction tax Most states have defaulted …
By Steve Muchoki 9/30/2026, 1:16:36 AM
Kalshi ends volume incentive program effective October 13
Kalshi's program termination may reduce trading incentives, potentially impacting market liquidity and pricing efficiency in prediction markets. The post Kalshi ends volume incentive program effective October 13 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/30/2026, 1:13:44 AM
Robinhood launches 10x leveraged crypto trading for US users
Robinhood's leveraged crypto trading could amplify market volatility and risk, potentially impacting inexperienced traders and regulatory scrutiny. The post Robinhood launches 10x leveraged crypto trading for US users appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 9/30/2026, 12:54:19 AM
Michael Saylor Sees $100T Digital Asset Industry With Rule Changes
Michael Saylor says digital assets could become a $100 trillion industry if people and companies gain more ways to create, move, and use them. His projection rests on proposed changes to products, payments, privacy, and financial regulation. What Saylor Says Could Support a $100 Trillion Industry Digital assets could grow into a $100 trillion...
By Kevin Helms 9/30/2026, 12:45:00 AM
Sentora split 50% Aave revenue, but suppliers absorb all losses
The DAO would keep the contracts, but Sentora would set market risk controls and suppliers have no specified loss cushion in the plan. The post Sentora split 50% Aave revenue, but suppliers absorb all losses appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/30/2026, 12:40:26 AM
Binance Starts Moving Crypto Out Of Funding Accounts Ahead Of Stocks Rename
Binance has begun migrating non-stock crypto assets from Funding Accounts into Spot Accounts. The migration starts September 29 and is expected to continue in stages through January 2027. Funding Accounts will eventually be renamed Stocks Accounts and used primarily for stock and stock-option settlement.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/30/2026, 12:30:00 AM
Trump accord calls for tech firms to ‘self police’ their own frontier AI
The voluntary accord puts much of the responsibility for managing frontier AI risks on developers.
By Felix Ng 9/30/2026, 12:28:38 AM
Bain Capital bids to acquire Koch’s data center company in deal exceeding $15 billion
Bain's acquisition of Edged could accelerate sustainable data center practices, influencing industry standards amid growing environmental concerns. The post Bain Capital bids to acquire Koch’s data center company in deal exceeding $15 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/30/2026, 12:23:38 AM
At least one sovereign wealth fund sells gold to buy Bitcoin, Bitwise reports
The shift from gold to Bitcoin by a sovereign wealth fund signals growing institutional confidence in crypto as a reserve asset alternative. The post At least one sovereign wealth fund sells gold to buy Bitcoin, Bitwise reports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 9/30/2026, 12:10:46 AM
Binance’s CZ discusses industry growth and lists HYPE token for spot trading
Binance's listing of HYPE token highlights the growing integration of decentralized exchanges, signaling a maturing crypto industry landscape. The post Binance’s CZ discusses industry growth and lists HYPE token for spot trading appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/30/2026, 12:06:20 AM
Fake Coinbase Texts Led to $900K Bitcoin Theft, US Seeks Seized Crypto
Fraudulent texts posing as Coinbase allegedly led to the theft of 33.7 bitcoin from two wallets held within one account. The bitcoin was worth approximately $900,000 at the time of the theft. Federal prosecutors now seek to forfeit cryptocurrency traced to part of it. Fake Coinbase Texts Exposed Two Wallets in One Account A beneficiary […]
By Kevin Helms 9/30/2026, 12:05:19 AM
Unusual Whales launches options trading app on Robinhood’s AI Agent Marketplace
The integration of advanced analytics apps into AI trading platforms democratizes access to institutional-level insights, reshaping retail trading. The post Unusual Whales launches options trading app on Robinhood’s AI Agent Marketplace appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/29/2026, 11:51:50 PM
Robinhood unveils sweeping trading overhaul at HOOD Summit 2026
Robinhood's transformation into a comprehensive trading platform could democratize complex trading strategies, impacting market dynamics and accessibility. The post Robinhood unveils sweeping trading overhaul at HOOD Summit 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/29/2026, 11:40:13 PM
New Stablecoin verUSD Launches With $100M In Institutional Commitments
Verona has launched verUSD, a dollar-denominated stablecoin designed around payments made by AI agents. The project says it has more than $100 million in launch commitments from ecosystem investors and partners. verUSD is launching across Ethereum, Solana and several EVM networks rather than beginning on a single chain.
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/29/2026, 11:30:00 PM
Man City CEO slams Premier League ruling as ‘conspiracy theory’
The Premier League's ruling against Manchester City could significantly impact their future league participation and alter market dynamics. The post Man City CEO slams Premier League ruling as ‘conspiracy theory’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/29/2026, 11:23:58 PM
Robinhood adds perpetual futures trading to platform, expanding beyond crypto into traditional assets
Robinhood's expansion into perpetual futures for traditional assets may enhance market accessibility and diversification, impacting global trading dynamics. The post Robinhood adds perpetual futures trading to platform, expanding beyond crypto into traditional assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/29/2026, 11:12:08 PM
Bitcoin Was the Asset. Now Institutions Are Building Around It
Institutions are moving beyond the question of whether to own bitcoin and toward how to finance, hold, and use it. A new research note says the shift could shape bitcoin’s next phase of adoption. Bitcoin Becomes the Basis for New Financing Bitcoin is becoming the foundation for a wider set of financial products, according to […]
By Kevin Helms 9/29/2026, 11:12:03 PM
US State Department offers $15M reward to disrupt IRGC finances
The $15M reward highlights increased scrutiny on financial networks, pressuring crypto markets to enhance compliance and deter sanctions evasion. The post US State Department offers $15M reward to disrupt IRGC finances appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/29/2026, 11:08:45 PM
Robinhood adds AI agents, perps and weekend trading in push to win active traders
The brokerage is expanding its trading hours and adding leveraged crypto products and automated trading tools to attract more active investors.
By Helene Braun 9/29/2026, 11:00:00 PM
Hut 8 locks in $1B credit line, but faces 40% liquidity rules
Letters of credit can cover site obligations without equivalent cash deposits, while borrowing would add corporate debt exposure. The post Hut 8 locks in $1B credit line, but faces 40% liquidity rules appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/29/2026, 10:50:49 PM
Anthropic warns of legal risks from rogue AI agents ahead of IPO: Reuters
Anthropic's IPO could face valuation challenges due to unresolved legal risks from rogue AI, impacting investor confidence and market dynamics. The post Anthropic warns of legal risks from rogue AI agents ahead of IPO: Reuters appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/29/2026, 10:48:17 PM
Iran’s leverage in Strait of Hormuz declines, raising conflict risk: WSJ
Iran's diminished leverage in the Strait of Hormuz could escalate geopolitical tensions, impacting regional stability and global oil markets. The post Iran’s leverage in Strait of Hormuz declines, raising conflict risk: WSJ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/29/2026, 10:39:07 PM
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH sees profit-taking near $2,700 ahead of key US economic data
Ethereum (ETH) has shown signs of profit-taking near $2,700 over the past few days, with rising exchange deposits and a slowdown in exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows ahead of US inflation and labor market data releases.
By N/A 9/29/2026, 10:36:19 PM
Why Is Bitcoin Network Fee So High When Sending BTC?
If you are sending Bitcoin and suddenly see a surprisingly high Bitcoin network fee, you...
By ABC Presswire 9/29/2026, 10:30:56 PM