SBI Holdings and Kyobo Life pilot stablecoin transfers between Japan and South Korea
The pilot could revolutionize cross-border finance by reducing costs and time, paving the way for efficient digital-asset transactions globally. The post SBI Holdings and Kyobo Life pilot stablecoin transfers between Japan and South Korea appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 9/18/2026, 4:29:27 PM
$7 trillion in US options notional value expires Friday, says Citadel Securities
The expiration could heighten market volatility, as reduced dealer hedging may destabilize prices amid historically weak September trends. The post $7 trillion in US options notional value expires Friday, says Citadel Securities appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 4:29:26 PM
House China Panel chair Moolenaar urges Trump to tighten AI chip export controls on China
Tightening AI chip export controls could curb China's tech advancements but risks straining US-China relations and impacting US firms. The post House China Panel chair Moolenaar urges Trump to tighten AI chip export controls on China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 4:29:08 PM
Bitcoin Returns to Inflows With $159M as Zcash ETF Draws $46.6M
U.S. bitcoin ETFs returned to inflows on Thursday with $159.45 million, led by a sharp rebound in Blackrock’s IBIT. Ether and XRP funds remained under pressure, while the recently launched Zcash ETF drew $46.56 million in fresh capital. Blackrock Drives Bitcoin Rebound Institutional demand returned to bitcoin on Thursday, offering some relief...
By Emmanuel Musa 9/18/2026, 4:28:35 PM
Disney hires Karandeep Anand as its first chief technology officer
Disney's CTO appointment highlights a strategic shift towards unified tech integration and AI, impacting operational efficiency and storytelling. The post Disney hires Karandeep Anand as its first chief technology officer appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 4:24:33 PM
Salesforce unveils AIforce platform, CEO Benioff calls Microsoft Copilot ‘the new Microsoft Clippy’
Salesforce's AIforce platform could redefine CRM landscapes by enhancing AI integration, challenging competitors, and emphasizing data trust. The post Salesforce unveils AIforce platform, CEO Benioff calls Microsoft Copilot ‘the new Microsoft Clippy’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 4:23:12 PM
CLARITY Act failure could rebuild crypto middlemen: GenLayer CEO
A 50–49 Senate vote that stalled the CLARITY Act has raised the risk that crypto companies will rely on more custodians and permissioned systems, according to GenLayer Labs CEO Albert Castellana. GenLayer Labs CEO and co-founder Albert Castellana told crypto.news…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/18/2026, 4:17:53 PM
Meta Platforms’ Muse app reaches No. 1 in App Store, shares rise 0.6%
Meta's Muse app success highlights the growing influence of AI in daily tasks, potentially reshaping user engagement and data privacy norms. The post Meta Platforms’ Muse app reaches No. 1 in App Store, shares rise 0.6% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 4:13:20 PM
France calls G7 summit to discuss oil reserve release amid escalating energy crisis
The G7 summit's focus on energy security highlights the urgent need for coordinated global strategies to stabilize volatile energy markets. The post France calls G7 summit to discuss oil reserve release amid escalating energy crisis appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 4:10:39 PM
Iranian officials acknowledge economic strain as public dissent grows
Growing public dissent and economic strain in Iran may signal potential leadership instability, impacting market perceptions and political dynamics. The post Iranian officials acknowledge economic strain as public dissent grows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/18/2026, 4:10:04 PM
Cardano YouTube Taken Over: Don’t Trust The ‘Double ADA’ Offer
The supposed live-changing message from Charles urges investors to send their crypto for a quick double-up. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 9/18/2026, 4:10:00 PM
Glassnode reports altcoin leverage remains subdued amid price rise
Altcoin market stability suggests a healthier growth phase, reducing the risk of sudden downturns and fostering a more sustainable crypto ecosystem. The post Glassnode reports altcoin leverage remains subdued amid price rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 4:09:37 PM
Hugging Face incident highlights human control over AI technology
The incident underscores the urgent need for robust AI governance and transparency to prevent future autonomous AI threats and ensure safety. The post Hugging Face incident highlights human control over AI technology appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 4:06:21 PM
CFTC submits crypto market regulation plan for White House review
The US commodities regulator submitted a new crypto market regulatory action for White House review days after the Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act.
By Nate Kostar 9/18/2026, 4:04:22 PM
Family offices flock to AI investments amid robust funding environment
The surge in AI investments by family offices may drive innovation but also heightens market volatility and speculative risks in tech valuations. The post Family offices flock to AI investments amid robust funding environment appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/18/2026, 4:04:04 PM
Why Bitcoin hit $80k today hours before bad US data even landed
The September 18 advance accompanied a tech rebound and yen weakness, while prior-session ETF inflows offered a tentative demand signal. The post Why Bitcoin hit $80k today hours before bad US data even landed appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/18/2026, 4:00:45 PM
Coinbase seeks US approval for 50-plus single-stock perpetuals
Coinbase has filed to list perpetual futures tied to more than 50 major U.S. stocks, including Nvidia, Microsoft and Tesla, with 24/5 trading and no fixed expiration dates. Coinbase said in a Sep. 18 announcement that it had submitted the…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/18/2026, 3:58:52 PM
Bitcoin Community Recognizes Quantum Computing Risk: VanEck
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Community Recognizes Quantum Computing Risk: VanEck Asset manager VanEck's Head of Digital Assets Research, Matthew Sigel, said the Bitcoin community was working on solutions. This post Bitcoin Community Recognizes Quantum Computing Risk: VanEck first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 9/18/2026, 3:55:52 PM
France Bond Risk Gauge Hits 14-Year High as Budget Fears Mount
Rising French bond risk signals potential economic instability, impacting investor confidence and increasing borrowing costs amid fiscal challenges. The post France Bond Risk Gauge Hits 14-Year High as Budget Fears Mount appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 3:54:49 PM
Bank of Japan likely conducted rate checks in currency market, signaling potential yen intervention
BOJ's rate checks hint at intervention, impacting yen stability and market perceptions, but overuse risks diminishing their effectiveness. The post Bank of Japan likely conducted rate checks in currency market, signaling potential yen intervention appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 3:53:04 PM
Banxa goes live on Fireblocks Network for payments in Canada, Australia, and the Eurozone
Banxa's integration with Fireblocks enhances institutional access to digital assets, potentially reshaping global financial transactions. The post Banxa goes live on Fireblocks Network for payments in Canada, Australia, and the Eurozone appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 3:52:25 PM
Bitcoin and Gold Outlook: BTC breaks above $80,000 as XAU climbs to one-week high
Bitcoin (BTC) extends its recovery and rallies above $80,000 on Friday, building on support at $75,000 and growing risk-on sentiment after dust settled from regulatory headwinds of the CLARITY Act in the United States (US) Senate and the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) 25-basis-point interest rate hike.
By N/A 9/18/2026, 3:51:31 PM
Federal judge rules Silicon Valley Bank executives contributed to 2023 collapse
The ruling may prompt stricter banking regulations and increased accountability for executives, impacting future financial oversight policies. The post Federal judge rules Silicon Valley Bank executives contributed to 2023 collapse appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 3:47:41 PM
Who Made It Into 2026 CryptoDaily™ Awards: The Companies That Gave Web3 Something to Talk About This Year
CryptoDaily™ is back with its annual international awards, and this time, we wanted to do something a little different. In previous editions, a lot of the attention naturally went to the people building, leading, and pushing Web3 forward.
By Crypto Daily 9/18/2026, 3:46:32 PM
XRP Treasury Firm Lands $30 Million Raise to Buy More XRP
XRP gains spotlight in South Korea after its largest treasury firm, Evernorth, secured a massive $30 million funding from South Korean investment firm NH Investment & Securities through convertible notes.
By Caroline Amosun 9/18/2026, 3:45:13 PM
DWS to liquidate $203 million US property fund after redemption pressure
The liquidation highlights the vulnerability of non-traded REITs to redemption pressures, potentially impacting investor confidence sector-wide. The post DWS to liquidate $203 million US property fund after redemption pressure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 3:37:39 PM
Jorge Jesus names Cristiano Ronaldo in first Portugal squad
Jorge Jesus' inclusion of Ronaldo signals a blend of experience and youth, aiming to rejuvenate Portugal's squad for future successes. The post Jorge Jesus names Cristiano Ronaldo in first Portugal squad appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 3:37:30 PM
Bitcoin hits $81K as US bond yields rebound on global oil woes
Bitcoin price action made swift gains at the start of Friday’s Wall Street trading session as US 30-year bond yields began rising again.
By William Suberg 9/18/2026, 3:35:59 PM
XRPL tries to mathematically prove its new lending market cannot be drained
XRP Ledger (XRPL) developers are using mathematical proofs to test whether the network’s forthcoming lending market can be drained or become insolvent. On Sept. 17, protocol research firm Common Prefix said it is formally verifying XRPL’s Lending Protocol with Lean 4, a theorem-proving language designed to establish whether software satisfies...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/18/2026, 3:35:12 PM
Largest cluster of net long Bitcoin positions enters at $78,057
The concentration of bullish capital at $78K could establish a new psychological floor, testing market conviction and influencing future trends. The post Largest cluster of net long Bitcoin positions enters at $78,057 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 3:32:55 PM
Allspring Global Investments explores $4B sale as asset management M&A hits record highs
The potential sale of Allspring highlights the increasing trend of consolidation in asset management, driven by economic and strategic pressures. The post Allspring Global Investments explores $4B sale as asset management M&A hits record highs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 3:32:46 PM
Brookfield CEO Says AI Race Is Slowing as Infrastructure Falls Behind
Infrastructure limitations could hinder AI advancements, necessitating urgent policy reforms and massive investments to meet future demands. The post Brookfield CEO Says AI Race Is Slowing as Infrastructure Falls Behind appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 3:31:34 PM
HP Warns Fake AI Trading Agents Are Replacing MetaMask and Coinbase Wallet Extensions
HP Wolf Security says fake AI trading agents used Microsoft-signed execution to install malware that swapped seven crypto wallet extensions.
By Sophia Bennett 9/18/2026, 3:31:05 PM
Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Jumps Past $2.5K as Moving Averages Eye Bullish Cross
Ethereum has recovered sharply from its mid-year lows and jumped past the key $2.5K level on Friday. The charts show a constructive improvement in the broader market structure, although ETH remains below several important higher-timeframe resistance levels. Meanwhile, the Coinbase Premium Index is once again negative, suggesting that the recent...
By Shayan Markets 9/18/2026, 3:28:15 PM
Turkey wealth fund buys blue-chip stocks to calm market rout
Turkey's intervention highlights the need for regulatory reforms in asset management, potentially reshaping market stability and investor confidence. The post Turkey wealth fund buys blue-chip stocks to calm market rout appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 3:26:16 PM
Gates Foundation and Google direct $100M to AI tools for smallholder farmers
AI-driven agricultural tools could revolutionize smallholder farming, enhancing resilience and productivity, but data governance remains a concern. The post Gates Foundation and Google direct $100M to AI tools for smallholder farmers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 3:23:37 PM
BlackRock’s IBIT Rises 5.8% as Trading Volume Surpasses Gold ETF GLD
BlackRock’s IBIT gained nearly 6% with $1.56 billion in trading value, ranking fifth and exceeding GLD’s $907.64 million turnover by about 72%. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) recorded $1.56 billion in trading value during the session shown, placing it fifth among the ETFs in the market snapshot. Visit Website
By Albert Brown 9/18/2026, 3:23:21 PM
Bitcoin’s Price Rips Past $80K as Short Sellers Get Steamrolled
Bitcoin’s price ripped from the mid-$76,000s to nearly $81,000 on Friday at 10:45 a.m. ET, after traders spent the week absorbing a failed U.S. Senate crypto vote and two central-bank rate hikes. The final leg wasn’t simply buyers charging in. Roughly $192 million in leveraged crypto positions vanished in one hour, including more than $183 […]
By Jamie Redman 9/18/2026, 3:20:23 PM
Crypto industry blames Trump for failed landmark bill in Senate
The Senate's rejection of the crypto bill perpetuates regulatory uncertainty, potentially hindering U.S. competitiveness in the digital asset market. The post Crypto industry blames Trump for failed landmark bill in Senate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 3:19:41 PM
Haruko cyberattack exposes data of 15 clients, some funds lost
The breach highlights vulnerabilities in digital asset platforms, potentially prompting stricter regulations and increased scrutiny on security measures. The post Haruko cyberattack exposes data of 15 clients, some funds lost appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 3:17:36 PM
Millwall hosts West Ham United in long-awaited derby clash
The derby's revival highlights enduring cultural tensions and security challenges, reflecting football's deep-rooted societal impact. The post Millwall hosts West Ham United in long-awaited derby clash appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 3:17:05 PM
CFTC sends crypto rules to White House to review as Congress stalls on Clarity Act
The regulator is moving ahead with crypto market rules as the SEC also opens a new path for tokenized stock trading.
By Helene Braun 9/18/2026, 3:16:37 PM
Ripple Price Analysis: What’s Next for XRP After an 8% Daily Surge?
XRP is consolidating after a sharp recovery from the sub-$1 area, with the price now attempting to stabilize around $1.35. The daily chart shows a major structural improvement following the recent rally, while the 4-hour timeframe suggests that the asset is still trading inside a descending channel that is guiding a corrective price action. Ripple...
By Shayan Markets 9/18/2026, 3:16:00 PM
FTSE Russell warns of energy risks amid refining constraints, rising costs
Rising energy costs and refining constraints could destabilize global markets, heightening inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. The post FTSE Russell warns of energy risks amid refining constraints, rising costs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/18/2026, 3:15:19 PM
Rubrik shares surge 21% as cybersecurity demand rises on AI threat warnings
The surge in Rubrik's stock highlights the growing importance of cybersecurity investments amid rising AI-related threat concerns. The post Rubrik shares surge 21% as cybersecurity demand rises on AI threat warnings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 3:14:23 PM
Anthropic CEO warns of AI risks, calls for industry to slow down frontier model development
Amodei's call for AI development slowdown highlights the urgent need for robust safety measures to prevent potential economic and security risks. The post Anthropic CEO warns of AI risks, calls for industry to slow down frontier model development appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 3:13:49 PM
AI PACs spend nearly $1M in support of Mike Rounds’ Senate race
AI PACs' spending in non-competitive races highlights a strategic push for legislative influence, underscoring tech's growing political clout. The post AI PACs spend nearly $1M in support of Mike Rounds’ Senate race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 3:12:49 PM
Gavin Newsom issues executive order to accelerate AI oversight and kill switch
Newsom's AI oversight order may set a precedent for stricter regulations, impacting innovation, compliance costs, and workforce dynamics. The post Gavin Newsom issues executive order to accelerate AI oversight and kill switch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 3:09:09 PM
Morpho adds USDC lending for five Coinbase tokenized stocks
Morpho has opened lending markets for five Coinbase tokenized stocks on Base, with users pledging $104,401 in stock tokens and borrowing $54,652 in USDC against them so far. According to Morpho, holders can now use the Coinbase issued assets as…
By Rony Roy 9/18/2026, 3:07:21 PM
Robinhood’s Abhishek Fatehpuria to outline fintech’s next chapter at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Robinhood's evolution into a diversified financial platform highlights the growing importance of AI and comprehensive services in fintech. The post Robinhood’s Abhishek Fatehpuria to outline fintech’s next chapter at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/18/2026, 3:06:50 PM