Senate tax bill frees stablecoin spending while Bitcoin stays on IRS forms
The circulated proposal would give eligible dollar-stablecoin purchases no-gain/no-loss treatment without a stated value cap, while ordinary Bitcoin spending retains disposition reporting. The post Senate tax bill frees stablecoin spending while Bitcoin stays on IRS forms appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Gino Matos 10/1/2026, 12:20:50 PM
$1 Menu Gaps Show Up at California McDonald’s Stores Barely a Mile Apart
McDonald's AI pricing tool is tied to dollar-plus gaps on identical menu items at nearby California locations, according to the New York Post. The post $1 Menu Gaps Show Up at California McDonald’s Stores Barely a Mile Apart appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/1/2026, 12:15:36 PM
MSTR Price Prediction: $161 or Bust — The Bitcoin Treasury Squeeze Comes to a Head
MicroStrategy (MSTR) is clinging to its pivot point at $156.71 while institutional investors stay overwhelmingly long — but with aggressive sell-side pressure dominating the tape and a Q3 earnings ... (Read More)
By N/A 10/1/2026, 12:12:01 PM
Adam Back backs covenant opcodes as a possible ‘last soft-fork’ for Bitcoin
Adam Back's endorsement of covenant opcodes could stabilize Bitcoin's protocol, enhancing security and reducing the need for frequent upgrades. The post Adam Back backs covenant opcodes as a possible ‘last soft-fork’ for Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/1/2026, 12:10:51 PM
BOE’s Mann calls for tighter monetary policy amid inflation risks
Mann's call for tighter policy highlights ongoing inflation concerns, potentially influencing future BOE rate decisions and market expectations. The post BOE’s Mann calls for tighter monetary policy amid inflation risks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/1/2026, 12:09:26 PM
AAPL Price Prediction: Bulls Are Stalling at $339 — Here's What Breaks the Deadlock
Apple is trading at $333.33, pinned below immediate resistance at $338.95 as momentum flatlines and the market digests a fresh AI-competitive threat to its services revenue. The next 7–30 days hing... (Read More)
By N/A 10/1/2026, 12:03:01 PM
SharonAI Holdings secures $356M GPU-backed debt facility
SharonAI's innovative financing strategy highlights the growing importance of leveraging tech assets to fuel AI infrastructure expansion. The post SharonAI Holdings secures $356M GPU-backed debt facility appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 12:02:02 PM
PERPTools raises $8M with NEAR, Animoca Brands joining seed round
PERPTools has raised $8 million across two token funding rounds after its perpetual trading platform recorded $240 million in volume during private beta testing. According to an announcement shared with crypto.news, the team behind DEXTools raised $3 million in a…
By Rony Roy 10/1/2026, 12:00:00 PM
PERPTools secures $8 million to develop AI-native perpetual trading
PERPTools, an artificial intelligence (AI) native perpetuals trading platform built by DEXTools developers, has raised $8 million in two token … Continue reading The post PERPTools secures $8 million to develop AI-native perpetual trading appeared first on Finbold.
By Marko 10/1/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Live Updates: Bitcoin flat near $84,000 after closing out best quarter since 2024
After a spike higher overnight, interest rates are dipping ahead of tomorrow's key U.S. employment report.
By Stephen Alpher 10/1/2026, 11:59:17 AM
Illinois agrees to six-month delay of crypto tax as industry continues court battle
Both sides agreed the 0.2% tax should be put off until July 1, if the court approves the deal, which will let the state and industry focus on the legal dispute.
By Jesse Hamilton 10/1/2026, 11:58:00 AM
TSLA Price Prediction: Sitting on a Knife's Edge at $357 — Bull Case Needs $366 or It Cracks
Tesla is trading below every meaningful moving average, with MACD momentum flatlined and RSI confirming buyer exhaustion at $357.14. Hold $349 or the door swings open toward $341; reclaim $366 and ... (Read More)
By N/A 10/1/2026, 11:56:01 AM
Strategy holds Stretch dividend rate at 12% for October 2026
Maintaining a 12% dividend rate may attract income-focused investors, but future adjustments could impact investor sentiment and market dynamics. The post Strategy holds Stretch dividend rate at 12% for October 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/1/2026, 11:55:06 AM
UK’s largest retail bank Lloyds, Visa complete live stablecoin settlement pilot
The pilot's success suggests stablecoins could revolutionize cross-border settlements, enhancing speed, liquidity, and financial interoperability. The post UK’s largest retail bank Lloyds, Visa complete live stablecoin settlement pilot appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/1/2026, 11:52:51 AM
Tokenized assets hit $34B as investors favor single stocks
Dune finds tokenized assets now exceed $34B, while single stocks dominate onchain equity holdings and equities lead spot trading.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/1/2026, 11:49:20 AM
NVDA Price Prediction: $235 Resistance Is the Line in the Sand — Break It and $270+ Is in Play by November
NVDA is trading at $231.24, pressing the upper Bollinger Band with momentum firmly intact and a historic $235 billion buyback program at its back. Either this stock clears $235.60 and re-rates hard... (Read More)
By N/A 10/1/2026, 11:48:01 AM
Bitcoin (BTC) Bull Market Maintains 90 Score but Flashes Fatigue After $87,400 Peak
CryptoQuant reports Bitcoin's bull market remains intact with a Bull Score Index of 90 after closing above the 365-day MA, yet signs of cooling include record profit-taking and slowing demand. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Bull Market Maintains 90 Score but Flashes Fatigue After $87,400 Peak appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/1/2026, 11:45:33 AM
TopNod Wallet Debuts Access to Axil’s APT (Axil Pot), a T+0 On-Chain Yield Product for Everyday Idle Liquidity
Offering ~8% Target APY and Instant T+0 Liquidity with an Initial $10M Capacity Cap Singapore, October 1, 2026 —TopNod has integrated Axil Pot (APT), a new on-chain yield vault curated by Axil, now accessible directly through TopNod Wallet. Targeting an estimated ~8% APY alongside T+0/T+7 liquidity options for everyday capital needs, the vault...
By BlockmanPR 10/1/2026, 11:43:56 AM
AAVE Price Prediction: $170 Breakout or Bull Trap — The Next 72 Hours Are Decisive
AAVE is pressing against the upper Bollinger Band at $165.13 with momentum visibly stalling, but a 16.63% overnight surge in open interest and smart money running a 2.09:1 long ratio signals this i... (Read More)
By N/A 10/1/2026, 11:41:01 AM
MetaMask says no user funds were hit in validator security incident
The incident highlights the vulnerability of staking infrastructures, emphasizing the need for robust security measures to protect user rewards. The post MetaMask says no user funds were hit in validator security incident appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/1/2026, 11:39:35 AM
MEXC adds another 1,000 BTC to Guardian Fund, strengthening user protection
Mutsamudu, Comoros, October 1, 2026 – MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, today announced the addition of another 1,000 BTC to its Guardian Fund, marking the second major BTC allocation to the fund this year. The latest addition follows MEXC’s May commitment to expand the Guardian Fund from $100 million to $500 million over two years,...
By BlockmanPR 10/1/2026, 11:37:59 AM
LDO Price Prediction: $0.43 Is the Line in the Sand — Break It and the Slide Gets Ugly
LDO just cratered nearly 6% in 24 hours, slipping below its 7-day moving average with sell-side taker flow running almost 2:1 over buyers — yet top traders are sitting 64.9% net long. The next 48-7... (Read More)
By N/A 10/1/2026, 11:34:01 AM
US Court Dismisses LIBRA, M3M3 Lawsuit in Legal Setback
Key Highlights: A U.S. court has dismissed the class-action lawsuit over the LIBRA and M3M3 token launches. The…
By Mayank Kumar 10/1/2026, 11:33:25 AM
Banking giant sets Bitcoin price target
Bitcoin’s (BTC) 33% rally since mid-August spurred investors and on-chain analysts, but also, as it turned out by October 1, … Continue reading The post Banking giant sets Bitcoin price target appeared first on Finbold.
By Andreja Stojanovic 10/1/2026, 11:30:39 AM
Crypto lost $1.26 billion in hacks while bitcoin bulls enjoyed a monster quarter
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 1, 2026
By Omkar Godbole 10/1/2026, 11:30:38 AM
The Man Behind One of the World’s Most-Played Shooters Was Just Hit With a Record $1.9 Billion Divorce Bill
A Seoul court ordered Smilegate founder Kwon Hyuk-bin, the creator behind the blockbuster shooter CrossFire, to pay a divorce settlement of 2.55 trillion won ($1.9 billion) to his wife, Lee Hwa-jin. The September 9 ruling includes transferring 35% of the unlisted game company and marks South Korea’s largest-ever property division payout. Kwon...
By Guest Author 10/1/2026, 11:30:17 AM
JPMorgan estimates Microsoft Cloud ROIC will fall to about 37% in FY26
Microsoft's declining Cloud ROIC highlights the tension between rapid AI infrastructure investment and sustainable profit margins. The post JPMorgan estimates Microsoft Cloud ROIC will fall to about 37% in FY26 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 11:29:30 AM
HBAR Price Prediction: Bulls Are Sitting on a Powder Keg at $0.10 — Breakout or Breakdown Within Days
HBAR is pinned at exactly $0.10 with a MACD that has gone completely dark and aggressive sell-side taker flow undercutting whale conviction — a clean break of $0.11 resistance flips the narrative b... (Read More)
By N/A 10/1/2026, 11:27:01 AM
Chainalysis still faces Celsius case over $3.3B ‘audit’
Chainalysis defeated 15 Celsius claims, but a judge kept alive an aiding-and-abetting case tied to a disputed $3.3B asset “audit.”
By Olivia Stephanie 10/1/2026, 11:25:40 AM
Chinese hackers pose as US AI policy figures in campaign targeting AI experts
The campaign highlights the vulnerability of AI policy networks to cyber threats, emphasizing the need for heightened security measures. The post Chinese hackers pose as US AI policy figures in campaign targeting AI experts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 11:24:27 AM
XRP Starts October at $1.49: Price Prediction After Ripple Unlocks 1B Tokens
XRP traded near $1.49 on October 1 after Ripple released 1 billion XRP from escrow. Daily trend signals are bullish, but resistance is close.
By Sophia Bennett 10/1/2026, 11:21:05 AM
Ethereum is preparing a 200 million gas push as its Layer 1 scaling strategy accelerates
Prysm 7.2.0 supports the scheduled fork, but validators wanting a 200 million gas preference must configure it explicitly. The post Ethereum is preparing a 200 million gas push as its Layer 1 scaling strategy accelerates appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/1/2026, 11:20:17 AM
Trump weighs Intel-style ownership stakes in OpenAI and Anthropic
Government equity stakes in AI firms could reshape regulatory dynamics, influence market valuations, and alter public wealth distribution. The post Trump weighs Intel-style ownership stakes in OpenAI and Anthropic appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 11:19:34 AM
WIF Price Prediction: Stalled at the Pivot — Dog or Dead Cat?
WIF is pinned at $0.25 with momentum completely exhausted and open interest shedding nearly 5% in 24 hours — a make-or-break inflection where a clean break above $0.26 opens $0.28, but a rejection ... (Read More)
By N/A 10/1/2026, 11:19:01 AM
Why is Midnight price up 22%?
Midnight price rose over 22% as privacy interest grew, with NIGHT now testing $0.045 after an 84% weekly rally and stronger momentum.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/1/2026, 11:17:25 AM
Solana’s monthly app revenue hits nine-month high of $180 million
Solana's revenue surge suggests a robust ecosystem growth, but declining market share indicates intensifying competition among blockchain networks. The post Solana’s monthly app revenue hits nine-month high of $180 million appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/1/2026, 11:13:56 AM
Anthropic eyes $2T IPO, poised for Wall Street history
Anthropic's IPO could redefine AI investment dynamics, but historical trends warn of potential volatility and sustainability challenges post-launch. The post Anthropic eyes $2T IPO, poised for Wall Street history appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/1/2026, 11:11:51 AM
PEPE Price Prediction: The Frog Clears Its Moving Averages — But Can It Stick the Landing Into Q4?
PEPE is trading at $0.00000437, having cleared both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages for the first time since spring — a structurally meaningful shift. With RSI at 57.83 and the Bollinger %B ... (Read More)
By N/A 10/1/2026, 11:11:01 AM
Nebius acquires Eigen AI to boost its Token Factory inference platform
Nebius's strategic acquisitions enhance AI efficiency, potentially lowering operational costs and increasing competitiveness in AI infrastructure. The post Nebius acquires Eigen AI to boost its Token Factory inference platform appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 11:09:22 AM
Brazil’s CSD BR Begins Mirroring BTG Pactual Fund Ownership on XRP Ledger
CSD BR has begun mirroring BTG Pactual fund-share ownership on XRP Ledger, while retaining official registration, custody and settlement records.
By Elliot Veynor 10/1/2026, 11:06:58 AM
MetaMask Confirms Security Incident and Begins Validator Exits to Protect Client Assets
MetaMask stated that user wallets face no immediate threat following an undisclosed infrastructure security incident.
By Chayanika Deka 10/1/2026, 11:05:44 AM
Travala’s Crypto Loyalty Program Passes 170,000 Members, Sets Long-Term Goal of 30% of AVA Supply Locked
[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, October 1st, 2026] With around 16% of AVA’s circulating supply already locked, the AVA Smart Program introduces new lock levels as part of a wider overhaul of AVA’s tokenomics. The AVA Foundation and Travala today announced new standard lock levels for the AVA Smart Program, alongside a long-term goal of […]
By Chainwire 10/1/2026, 11:04:06 AM
ALGO Price Prediction: $0.14 or Bust — The Make-or-Break Moment Arrives
Algorand is pressing against its Bollinger upper band at $0.14 with smart money sitting 65% long and momentum flatlined at zero — a classic coil setup. Either ALGO breaks the wall in the next 7 day... (Read More)
By N/A 10/1/2026, 11:04:01 AM
Synthetic tokenized stocks are bad for American investors
U.S. markets are the envy of the world because investors trust that whoever owns a share owns it fully, writes Aaron Kaplan, founder of Promethum. The synthetic models cheapens that trust, shortchanges U.S. investors, and undercuts the issuer-led capital markets model.
By Aaron Kaplan 10/1/2026, 11:00:00 AM
EU regulators probe Binance’s use of MiCA exemption: FT
Increased scrutiny on Binance may lead to stricter EU crypto regulations, impacting compliance costs and operational strategies for exchanges. The post EU regulators probe Binance’s use of MiCA exemption: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/1/2026, 10:58:49 AM
Ripple Unlocks 1 Billion XRP From Escrow at October's Start: What's Left Now?
Ripple unlocks 1 billion XRP with the latest Escrow numbers revealed.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 10/1/2026, 10:58:22 AM
FILE Price Prediction: $1.00 Is the Line in the Sand — Break It and the Bulls Are Toast
FILE is printing a textbook momentum stall at $1.03, pinned below its 7-day moving average with MACD momentum grinding to a dead halt — but smart money is leaning long and taker flow is decisively ... (Read More)
By N/A 10/1/2026, 10:57:01 AM
Shiba Inu Wraps Up Best Month of 2026
Shiba Inu has just recorded its highest monthly return of 2026 after its price witnessed multiple rallies during the last month.
By Caroline Amosun 10/1/2026, 10:52:55 AM
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP struggle to regain momentum amid returning ETF outflows
Bitcoin (BTC) trades broadly between support at $82,500 and resistance at $85,000. The lockstep trading continues on Thursday, as bulls push for a breakout toward the upper range limit.
By N/A 10/1/2026, 10:52:49 AM
Tokenized assets don’t always mirror traditional markets, Dune finds
Dune found that tokenized markets show different trading patterns from traditional markets, with RWA value reaching $34.5 billion.
By Ezra Reguerra 10/1/2026, 10:50:24 AM