Labour conference to vote on new AI regulator amid cabinet concerns
Labour's AI regulator vote highlights growing tensions over AI governance, emphasizing the need for robust oversight to address security and rights. The post Labour conference to vote on new AI regulator amid cabinet concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 2:21:49 PM
Litecoin Price Forecast: LTC poised for an extended $60-bound breakout
Litecoin (LTC) extends its gains on Friday, exchanging hands at $55.00. The 28th-largest cryptocurrency, with a market capitalization of $4.3 billion, has notched a third straight session of recovery from the critical $50.00 support zone.
By N/A 9/18/2026, 2:16:46 PM
Yen plunges to two-week low after BOJ’s split rate hike decision
The BOJ's split decision introduces uncertainty, impacting yen stability and signaling cautious future rate hikes, affecting global markets. The post Yen plunges to two-week low after BOJ’s split rate hike decision appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 2:16:40 PM
Delphi Digital unlocks Zcash report highlighting privacy advantages
Zcash's growing privacy adoption and upcoming quantum-resistant upgrades could enhance its appeal amid increasing regulatory clarity. The post Delphi Digital unlocks Zcash report highlighting privacy advantages appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 2:12:59 PM
China’s public expenditure declines sharply in August
China's declining public expenditure could hinder economic growth, affecting infrastructure and industrial sectors, and prompting cautious investor sentiment. The post China’s public expenditure declines sharply in August appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 2:11:34 PM
A $1,000 XRP investment when the first U.S. XRP ETF launched is now worth this much
A $1,000 investment in XRP on September 18, 2025, when REX-Osprey XRP ETF (XRPR) – the first United States XRP … Continue reading The post A $1,000 XRP investment when the first U.S. XRP ETF launched is now worth this much appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 9/18/2026, 2:09:54 PM
State Department’s Jacob Helberg leads US AI diplomacy against China
Helberg's AI diplomacy could reshape global tech alliances, reducing reliance on China and potentially altering geopolitical power dynamics. The post State Department’s Jacob Helberg leads US AI diplomacy against China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 2:08:41 PM
Bitcoin Price Suddenly Rockets Past $80K Leaving $180M in Shorts Liquidated
The move was rather unexpected given the recent macro and industry developments.
By Jordan Lyanchev 9/18/2026, 2:06:43 PM
SBI, Kyobo Complete Japan-Korea Stablecoin Test With No Dollar Leg
SBI Digital Practice and Kyobo Life completed a cross-border pilot that directly converted yen-linked test tokens into won-linked tokens. The trial examined whether stablecoin infrastructure could reduce delays, conversion steps, and costs in institutional transfers. SBI and Kyobo Test Direct Yen-Won Settlement Cross-border institutions could...
By Kevin Helms 9/18/2026, 2:05:10 PM
Banks double on EU MiCA crypto provider list as share hits 23%
Banks now represent nearly one in four providers on ESMA’s MiCA register after roughly doubling their presence since late June.
By Helen Partz 9/18/2026, 2:04:43 PM
Federal Reserve expected to hike interest rates in October as inflation fight intensifies
Rising interest rates may lead to increased borrowing costs, impacting consumer spending and business investments, potentially slowing economic growth. The post Federal Reserve expected to hike interest rates in October as inflation fight intensifies appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 2:03:29 PM
Goldman Sachs warns CTAs will be sellers in all scenarios next week
Systematic CTA selling could exacerbate market volatility, potentially triggering significant equity declines and investor panic. The post Goldman Sachs warns CTAs will be sellers in all scenarios next week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 2:02:03 PM
NYSE has spent a year testing Avalanche technology, Ava Labs says
The New York Stock Exchange has spent roughly a year testing Avalanche technology and working with Ava Labs as it develops infrastructure for tokenized securities, according to Ava Labs President Charley Cooper. Cooper said during an appearance at the Avalanche…
By Rony Roy 9/18/2026, 2:01:34 PM
BitGo Adds Day-One Wallet and Custody Support for Circle’s Arc Mainnet
BitGo launched wallet and custody support on Circle’s Arc mainnet, enabling eligible clients to move USDC and EURC and use treasury tools.
By Ethan Caldwell 9/18/2026, 2:01:04 PM
State Hackers Are Turning Public Blockchains Into Malware Infrastructure
Blockchain-based malware infrastructure is expanding as North Korean and Iranian operators adopt persistent on-chain C2 systems. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Alex Costa 9/18/2026, 2:00:00 PM
Zcash price enters discovery with $2,000 in sight
Zcash price traded near $1,455 on Sep. 18 after retreating from an intraday high of $1,535, while technical indicators and liquidation data pointed to continued volatility around the $1,500 level. Zcash price action today Zcash (ZEC) price rose as high…
By Rony Roy 9/18/2026, 2:00:00 PM
Trump and Xi prepare for AI summit amid deepening US-China divide
The AI summit could reshape global tech dynamics, impacting market valuations, supply chains, and international regulatory frameworks. The post Trump and Xi prepare for AI summit amid deepening US-China divide appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 1:57:20 PM
CFTC files new rulemaking to regulate crypto transactions and markets
The CFTC's proactive crypto regulation could reshape market dynamics, potentially intensifying jurisdictional conflicts with the SEC. The post CFTC files new rulemaking to regulate crypto transactions and markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 1:56:59 PM
CFTC files new rulemaking to regulate crypto markets amid CLARITY Act debate
The CFTC's regulatory move may dampen crypto market growth, influencing investor sentiment and future price expectations amid legislative debates. The post CFTC files new rulemaking to regulate crypto markets amid CLARITY Act debate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/18/2026, 1:55:57 PM
CFTC submits crypto market framework for White House review
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has sent a proposed framework for crypto transactions and markets to the White House for review, moving ahead with rulemaking days after the CLARITY Act failed to advance in the Senate. According to a filing…
By Rony Roy 9/18/2026, 1:52:02 PM
NEAR Hits Highest Price in 20 Months: Why One Analyst Calls the Chart ‘Phenomenal’
"It's just a matter of time until this will reach $5," Michael van de Poppe stated.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 9/18/2026, 1:50:33 PM
Zcash holders vote to preserve halvings and defer recycled ZEC until 2031
The advisory poll also favored Sprout transaction deprecation, faster blocks and shipping the upgrade without features that miss its deadline. The post Zcash holders vote to preserve halvings and defer recycled ZEC until 2031 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/18/2026, 1:50:03 PM
First U.S. XRP ETF turns one after losing 60% since launch
Today, September 18, 2026, marks one year since the launch of REX Osprey XRP ETF (XRPR), the first U.S. spot … Continue reading The post First U.S. XRP ETF turns one after losing 60% since launch appeared first on Finbold.
By Marko 9/18/2026, 1:47:55 PM
Ava Labs president details NYSE’s year-long testing of Avalanche technology
The year-long evaluation of Avalanche by ICE signals a potential shift towards more efficient, global, and continuous trading systems. The post Ava Labs president details NYSE’s year-long testing of Avalanche technology appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 1:45:36 PM
CFTC submits crypto market structure proposal for White House review
The CFTC's proactive approach could accelerate regulatory clarity in crypto markets, potentially influencing global financial regulations. The post CFTC submits crypto market structure proposal for White House review appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 9/18/2026, 1:44:16 PM
Federal Reserve admits supervisors saw Silicon Valley Bank’s problems and didn’t act fast enough
The Fed's oversight failure at SVB highlights the need for stricter regulatory frameworks to prevent future banking crises. The post Federal Reserve admits supervisors saw Silicon Valley Bank’s problems and didn’t act fast enough appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 1:40:33 PM
Ethereum Institutional backs plan to cut block times to 10 seconds
Ethereum Institutional has backed a proposal to cut Ethereum’s 12 second block time as developers consider bringing the first reduction to 10 seconds through the Hegotá upgrade. Ethereum Institutional said Friday that Ethereum needs to become faster as more financial…
By Rony Roy 9/18/2026, 1:39:32 PM
TON Casinos for Telegram Players in 2026
The Telegram route skips the wallet install, the connection approval and the handoff that fails on phones. What that convenience changes, including who runs the largest validator.
By Crypto Daily 9/18/2026, 1:37:26 PM
Binance Sees 6-Month High in XRP Whale Inflows With 1.6 Billion Tokens Shifted
XRP whales moving big with Binance inflows reaching 1.6 billion tokens.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 9/18/2026, 1:35:43 PM
Federal Reserve finalizes reforms to bank stress testing framework
The reforms enhance transparency and stability, allowing banks to better plan capital allocation, potentially reducing systemic risk. The post Federal Reserve finalizes reforms to bank stress testing framework appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 1:35:29 PM
Apollo expects AI startups to seek debt financing earlier than previous tech companies
AI startups' early shift to debt financing signals a transformative trend in tech funding, emphasizing the capital-intensive nature of AI infrastructure. The post Apollo expects AI startups to seek debt financing earlier than previous tech companies appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 1:35:21 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 Bryan O'Shea 9/18/2026, 1:34:11 PM
WaterPlum infects 30,000 devices, steals data from 7,000 crypto wallets
The WaterPlum incident underscores the growing sophistication of state-sponsored cyber threats, highlighting vulnerabilities in global crypto security. The post WaterPlum infects 30,000 devices, steals data from 7,000 crypto wallets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 1:30:30 PM
Goldman Sachs says fears of US earnings bubble are misplaced
Goldman Sachs strategist Ben Snider argues S&P 500 profit growth reflects real AI-driven gains, not a bubble, projecting the index to reach The post Goldman Sachs says fears of US earnings bubble are misplaced appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 1:29:42 PM
Morpho launches stock-backed loans on Base, letting users borrow against tokenized Coinbase stocks
Morpho's stock-backed loans on Base could revolutionize DeFi by enhancing liquidity options and integrating traditional finance assets. The post Morpho launches stock-backed loans on Base, letting users borrow against tokenized Coinbase stocks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 1:28:27 PM
Meta and Google are pouring billions into long-duration batteries to keep AI running
Investments in long-duration batteries by tech giants could revolutionize energy storage, enhancing grid reliability and supporting renewable energy. The post Meta and Google are pouring billions into long-duration batteries to keep AI running appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 1:26:49 PM
Researchers exploit OpenAI vulnerabilities using Anthropic’s AI: WSJ
The breach highlights critical security concerns that could undermine investor confidence and affect OpenAI's future market valuation. The post Researchers exploit OpenAI vulnerabilities using Anthropic’s AI: WSJ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/18/2026, 1:26:18 PM
Bankr brings crypto wallets and onchain financial activity to Meta’s Muse agents
Bankr, a financial infrastructure built for AI agents, has announced support for Meta’s Muse agents, enabling them to create and … Continue reading The post Bankr brings crypto wallets and onchain financial activity to Meta’s Muse agents appeared first on Finbold.
By Diana Paluteder 9/18/2026, 1:24:57 PM
XRP Whale Inflows to Binance Hit Six-Month High
Large XRP holders have been sending much more XRP to Binance, with whale transfers reaching their highest level in six months, according to CryptoQuant contributor Arab Chain. About 1.6 billion XRP was moved from whale wallets to Binance over the past 30 days. Visit Website
By Abdulkarim Abdulwahab 9/18/2026, 1:23:27 PM
Federal Reserve reports unchanged industrial production in August as manufacturing slips
Stagnant industrial production and rising rates may curb inflation but signal potential economic slowdown, impacting future growth prospects. The post Federal Reserve reports unchanged industrial production in August as manufacturing slips appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 1:21:19 PM
Bank of Japan Decision Could Rattle XRP Hard
A Bank of Japan interest-rate decision could create volatility across XRP and broader markets by accelerating the unwinding of yen-funded carry trades. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 9/18/2026, 1:20:00 PM
Nvidia, Alphabet, AMD secure 85% of 2027 HBM supply
The dominance of Nvidia, Alphabet, and AMD in HBM supply could exacerbate tech inequality, impacting innovation and consumer electronics costs. The post Nvidia, Alphabet, AMD secure 85% of 2027 HBM supply appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 1:18:42 PM
Ethereum Institutional backs Ethlabs’ proposal to reduce block times
The backing of EIP-8198 by Ethereum Institutional could enhance Ethereum's financial infrastructure appeal, fostering broader institutional adoption. The post Ethereum Institutional backs Ethlabs’ proposal to reduce block times appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 1:08:46 PM
Anthropic targets ~9.5 GW of compute capacity by end-2027
Anthropic's massive compute expansion could reshape AI infrastructure, driving innovation and competition while addressing global data needs. The post Anthropic targets ~9.5 GW of compute capacity by end-2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 1:08:02 PM
$100 for HYPE: Top Analyst Predicts Hyperliquid at 3-Digit Price Tag After All-Time High
Following a record ATH, Hyperliquid hits the top 10 as analyst Aksel Kibar predicts a 3-digit price tag.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 9/18/2026, 1:07:30 PM
Coinbase files to list first single stock perpetual futures in the US
Coinbase's move could revolutionize US trading by merging crypto's 24/7 dynamics with traditional equities, potentially increasing market volatility. The post Coinbase files to list first single stock perpetual futures in the US appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 1:06:58 PM
Column integrates USDC and USDT into core banking infrastructure for fintechs
Column's integration of stablecoins into its banking infrastructure could accelerate fintech innovation and stablecoin adoption globally. The post Column integrates USDC and USDT into core banking infrastructure for fintechs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 1:04:49 PM
Evernorth secures $30M from NH Investment for XRP purchases
Evernorth's $30M funding boost signals growing institutional interest in XRP, potentially reshaping its market dynamics and future valuation. The post Evernorth secures $30M from NH Investment for XRP purchases appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/18/2026, 1:03:27 PM
CFTC Gives Passive Crypto Software Providers No-Action Relief for Regulated Derivatives Access
CFTC Letter 26-25 gives qualifying passive crypto software providers no-action relief from broker registration requirements, subject to conditions.
By Darnell Whitaker 9/18/2026, 1:01:03 PM
Visa and Mastercard Paying $167,500,000 To Settle ATM Surcharge Lawsuit – Here’s the Deadline for Submitting a Claim
Visa and Mastercard are paying $167.5 million to settle antitrust claims over non-bank ATM surcharges, with claims open through February 10th of 2027. The post Visa and Mastercard Paying $167,500,000 To Settle ATM Surcharge Lawsuit – Here’s the Deadline for Submitting a Claim appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/18/2026, 1:00:41 PM