Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster is skeptical of AI agents trading stocks
Skepticism towards AI in trading highlights the need for human oversight, emphasizing liability concerns and cautious tech integration in finance. The post Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster is skeptical of AI agents trading stocks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/18/2026, 8:37:07 PM
US data center projects face significant delays, only 35% deemed credible: Bernstein
Delays in US data center projects could hinder AI infrastructure growth, prompting potential moratoriums and impacting market dynamics. The post US data center projects face significant delays, only 35% deemed credible: Bernstein appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/18/2026, 8:33:50 PM
Private investors pile into AI startups Etched, Unconventional AI and Legora
Private investment in AI startups signals a shift towards specialized solutions, potentially reshaping industry standards and market dynamics. The post Private investors pile into AI startups Etched, Unconventional AI and Legora appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/18/2026, 8:33:43 PM
This Week in Crypto Law (October 18, 2026)
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This Week in Crypto Law This week’s developments show courts and regulators addressing crypto through several distinct […]
By Guest Author 10/18/2026, 8:30:35 PM
Elon Musk says share it directly after Anthropic pledges 5% stake to public benefit fund
Anthropic's equity pledge could reshape corporate philanthropy, sparking debates on direct public ownership versus structured fund allocations. The post Elon Musk says share it directly after Anthropic pledges 5% stake to public benefit fund appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/18/2026, 8:30:05 PM
US Is Importing Bitcoin and Exporting Digital Dollars: What Does it Mean?
How is the US importing BTC while exporting digital dollars and what does it mean for the crypto industry? Chainalysis breaks it down.
By Jordan Lyanchev 10/18/2026, 8:03:30 PM
Solana’s Tokenized Asset Market Grows More Than Sixfold In A Year
TL;DR: Research attributed to Castle Labs puts Solana’s real-world asset market at about $4.3 billion, versus $700 million a year earlier. Ethereum remains substantially larger, but the gap has narrowed sharply. Solana’s next growth story may have less to do with meme coins and more to do with assets that already exist in the traditional financial...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/18/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Crypto.com and Novig sue Missouri to block sports wagering laws
The lawsuits could redefine regulatory boundaries between state gambling laws and federal oversight of financial derivatives in the U.S. The post Crypto.com and Novig sue Missouri to block sports wagering laws appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/18/2026, 7:53:58 PM
CFTC proposes federal oversight framework for US crypto exchanges
The CFTC's proposal could enhance regulatory clarity and consumer protection, potentially influencing crypto market dynamics and Bitcoin prices. The post CFTC proposes federal oversight framework for US crypto exchanges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/18/2026, 7:49:27 PM
Saudi helicopter downed near Yemen, two pilots killed in renewed conflict
The incident may prompt Saudi airspace restrictions, heightening regional tensions and impacting military strategies and territorial control dynamics. The post Saudi helicopter downed near Yemen, two pilots killed in renewed conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/18/2026, 7:32:49 PM
Thai Police Bust Chinese Boss Behind $74M Crypto Laundering Ring
Thai Immigration Police arrested Wu Chaoshuai, a Chinese national who had entered the country on a tourist visa back in 2019, and had taken action to evade arrest. Chaoshuai allegedly led a cryptocurrency laundering ring that moved over $74 million for a transnational criminal organization. Chinese Crypto Money Laundering Kingpin Arrested in...
By Sergio Goschenko 10/18/2026, 7:30:34 PM
Former Mt. Gox CEO Comes to Ledger's Rescue
Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès has stepped in to address Ledger's security woes, developing an affordable device capable of detecting hidden spy implants in hardware wallets without opening them.
By Alex Dovbnya 10/18/2026, 7:30:27 PM
Aptos Burns 174,000 APT In A Month, Yet Token Supply Keeps Rising
TL;DR: Aptos reports roughly 174,570 APT burned in the past 30 days, but gross staking issuance is about 1.5 million APT a month. Fee burns reduce issuance; they have not made the token deflationary. Burning tokens sounds attractive to investors until the other side of the supply equation comes into view. Aptos provides a useful […]
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/18/2026, 7:30:00 PM
TSMC posts record Q3 as AI chip demand pushes revenue up 50.9%
TSMC's record growth highlights the transformative impact of AI on semiconductor demand, signaling a pivotal shift in tech industry dynamics. The post TSMC posts record Q3 as AI chip demand pushes revenue up 50.9% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/18/2026, 7:26:27 PM
Zcash’s planned Sprout freeze would leave private keys unable to move funds
NU7 would leave legacy funds issued but unspendable, even with intact keys, while the mainnet activation decision remains pending. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/18/2026, 7:00:34 PM
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash takes the top open model spot in Code Arena
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash's cost-efficiency and high ranking may drive more developers to adopt open models, influencing AI market dynamics. The post DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash takes the top open model spot in Code Arena appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/18/2026, 7:00:23 PM
Block’s Proto Mining Hardware Gets A Smaller Entry Point With Sazmining
TL;DR: Sazmining is offering individual Proto immersion hashboards at $4,187 each, with financing and managed hosting. The arrangement lowers the upfront hardware purchase but does not remove Bitcoin mining‘s ongoing costs or profitability risk. Buying into industrial Bitcoin mining usually means dealing with noisy equipment, electricity contracts...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/18/2026, 7:00:00 PM
A Missouri Woman Felt Jealous When She Heard About a $228,000 Jackpot. Then She Checked Her Own Ticket
A Missouri Lottery player in Arnold matched all five numbers in the Aug. 10, 2026 Show Me Cash drawing to win a $228,000 jackpot on a ticket bought at the Circle K on Jeffco Blvd. Before realizing it was her, she saw a sign touting a local winner and felt a twinge of jealousy, then […]
By Guest Author 10/18/2026, 6:30:27 PM
The White House's crypto chief departs: State of Crypto
Patrick Witt announced his departure from the White House last week.
By Nikhilesh De 10/18/2026, 6:30:00 PM
Zcash Shielded Pools Draw Fresh Scrutiny After Stolen Crypto Transfers
TL;DR: Investigators have raised new concerns about stolen crypto flowing into Zcash, following earlier tracing of roughly 2,746 ZEC linked to the Bitget breach. Shielded transactions obscure details after entry, but do not prove that the underlying network has been compromised. Privacy is a legitimate feature of cryptocurrency. It is also what...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/18/2026, 6:30:00 PM
Anthropic sets out equity commitment for public benefit fund
Anthropic says it will commit 5% of its shares to a new public benefit fund, with additional equity tied to future value growth, subject to approval. (Read More)
By N/A 10/18/2026, 6:28:59 PM
Scammer Gets Scammed: Ledger Implant Thieves Steal $4.8M in Bitcoin
The FTC estimated task scams made up nearly 40% of US job fraud reports in 2024 and called crypto their payment of choice.
By Jose Oramas 10/18/2026, 6:13:38 PM
Anthropic ties its giving to its equity, from founder pledges to $200 million research funds
Anthropic's equity-linked philanthropy could reshape corporate responsibility norms, influencing how tech firms balance profit and public good. The post Anthropic ties its giving to its equity, from founder pledges to $200 million research funds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/18/2026, 6:11:21 PM
Fidelity’s $500,000 crypto settlement leaves IRAs outside wallet-transfer terms
The California agreement requires notice if Fidelity ends its retail transfer feature, while preserving security restrictions and IRA exclusions. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/18/2026, 6:00:10 PM
Tokenized Stocks Reach $262 Million In DeFi, But The Growth Is Not All On Base
TL;DR: Stock-linked tokens deployed in DeFi reached an estimated $262.4 million across blockchains at the end of September, up nearly 18-fold from the start of 2026. Base accounted for about $16 million, not the entire total. Tokenized stocks are starting to do more than sit in digital wallets. A September 30 snapshot put approximately $262.4...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/18/2026, 6:00:00 PM
TeraWulf secures Google backing for its Lake Mariner data center campus
Google's backing of TeraWulf's data center could accelerate AI infrastructure growth, influencing tech investment and energy strategies. The post TeraWulf secures Google backing for its Lake Mariner data center campus appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/18/2026, 5:53:13 PM
Small and mid-cap crypto outpaces Bitcoin since late August, CryptoQuant analyst says
The shift towards small and mid-cap crypto suggests increased risk appetite, but this trend may reverse quickly due to market volatility. The post Small and mid-cap crypto outpaces Bitcoin since late August, CryptoQuant analyst says appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/18/2026, 5:34:17 PM
A $98 Million Bitcoin Long Bet on Hyperliquid Hangs by a Thin Thread
A bitcoin trader is staring down a potential $98 million liquidation after a punishing week wiped nearly $9.8 million from a Hyperliquid account. With 40x leverage and bitcoin’s price slipping toward $81,000, another sharp decline could finish the job. Hyperliquid Trader Risks $98 Million Bitcoin Liquidation A massive bitcoin long position on...
By Jamie Redman 10/18/2026, 5:30:13 PM
Cross River Bank Adds Ripple’s RLUSD To Its Payment Infrastructure
TL;DR: Cross River Bank announced an integration of Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin into its Core Operating System on October 15. The bank aims to give fintech customers access to blockchain settlement alongside conventional payment rails. A US bank is adding a stablecoin to the machinery it uses to move money for fintech customers. Cross River Bank […]
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/18/2026, 5:30:00 PM
8 Best Crypto Wallet APIs for Developers (Expert Review)
CoinStats API is the strongest all-round choice for developers who need balances, DeFi positions and profit and loss from a single key. Codex suits real-time trading apps, and GoldRush suits teams that want deep multichain history.
By Crypto Daily 10/18/2026, 5:16:14 PM
Stacks outlines Q4 priorities to grow BTC bonding and ship Epoch 4.1
Stacks' Q4 focus on BTC bonding and network upgrades could enhance Bitcoin's utility, potentially driving broader adoption and innovation. The post Stacks outlines Q4 priorities to grow BTC bonding and ship Epoch 4.1 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/18/2026, 5:06:12 PM
Crypto doesn’t need your party to win, just its candidates
The crypto industry has finally found a way to participate in America's partisan warfare without committing to either of the (only) two available parties: help elect people who agree with it about crypto, then let them argue about everything else. Fairshake's latest House spending plans cover 32 candidates, with 19 Republicans and 13 Democrats on…...
By Andjela Radmilac 10/18/2026, 5:00:57 PM
Fidelity Sees A Stronger Solana Network, With Concentration Risks Still In View
TL;DR: Fidelity’s technology research team says Solana has operated for more than two years without a major mainnet outage, while maintaining roughly 99.7% vote success. It also warns that validator and infrastructure concentration remain important concerns. Solana’s reputation was once shaped by how often the network stopped. A new assessment...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/18/2026, 5:00:00 PM
BitTorrent Ushers in Next-Gen Web3 Infrastructure with Strategic Rebrand and Inaugural BTT Burn
The first round of BTT repurchased with decentralized service revenue has been completely burned, as BitTorrent leverages its reimagined architecture to pivot toward Web3 and AI infrastructure. BitTorrent, a cornerstone of decentralized infrastructure in the TRON ecosystem, entered a new phase of growth driven by dual engines: the rollout of its...
By BlockmanPR 10/18/2026, 4:53:08 PM
Legal risks mount for AI companies after autonomous agents breach outside systems
The mounting legal challenges for AI firms highlight the urgent need for updated regulations and accountability frameworks in AI governance. The post Legal risks mount for AI companies after autonomous agents breach outside systems appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/18/2026, 4:48:29 PM
Analysts pick the most bullish crypto to watch now
Hyperliquid (HYPE) has emerged as the most bullish cryptocurrency by analyst sentiment, even as the broader market faces renewed selling … Continue reading The post Analysts pick the most bullish crypto to watch now appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 10/18/2026, 4:40:18 PM
Ethereum Price Prediction: Is ETH’s 7% Weekly Drop Just the Start?
Ethereum is testing a critical support confluence below $2.4K as its correction continues. Buyers have defended the area with several sharp reactions, but persistent lower highs suggest that selling pressure has yet to ease. Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, ETH has declined into the highlighted $2.36K–$2.44K demand...
By Shayan Markets 10/18/2026, 4:39:35 PM
DSA Joins Nacha Payments Innovation Alliance Fall Meeting to Discuss the Future of Digital Payments
Washington, D.C., October 18, 2026 — The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy, research, and education related to emerging technologies, participated in Nacha’s Payments Innovation Alliance Fall Meeting, where DSA Senior Policy Advisor Molly Woodman joined industry...
By BlockmanPR 10/18/2026, 4:37:32 PM
Bitcoin’s Quantum Transition Won’t Stop at Bitcoin
HONG KONG, October 18, 2026 – As quantum computing advances, the challenge extends beyond Bitcoin’s cryptography to the financial infrastructure built around it. Quantum computing is emerging as one of Bitcoin’s long-term security challenges. A sufficiently powerful quantum computer could theoretically compromise the digital signatures protecting...
By BlockmanPR 10/18/2026, 4:35:10 PM
Another Bridge Hack: 10 Million Tokens Minted Without a Single Deposit
A bridge hack let an attacker mint unauthorized CYS tokens on BNB Smart Chain, forcing Cysic to suspend its bridge. Preliminary findings point to a breached database and a flaw in how the bridge processed mint messages. Cysic says its mainnet and assets already held in user wallets were not touched. The attack extends a [...]
By Alexander Stefanov 10/18/2026, 4:34:28 PM
Wall Street freaked out Friday. VIX and bitcoin say the fear may fade Monday.
Wall Street's fear gauge, the VIX index, spiked on Friday as stocks dropped. History says Friday panics usually fade on Monday. Seasonality and calm bitcoin suggest the same.
By Omkar Godbole 10/18/2026, 4:33:00 PM
AI model improvements see diminishing developer engagement: report
Diminished developer engagement despite AI advancements may alter competitive dynamics, affecting market confidence and future innovation strategies. The post AI model improvements see diminishing developer engagement: report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/18/2026, 4:32:26 PM
Bitcoin Price Faces 10 Big Tests as 5 Catalysts Keep $100K Alive
Bitcoin’s bulls are still talking six figures while the market struggles to hold $81,000. With ten potential market movers approaching and five catalysts capable of reviving momentum, the coming week could settle some arguments. Bitcoin’s price enters Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, in a peculiar predicament. The cryptocurrency has spent another week...
By Jamie Redman 10/18/2026, 4:30:28 PM
Sui’s Hashi Bitcoin Lending Project Prepares For Mainnet With $500 Million Pledged
TL;DR: Sui’s Hashi project is preparing for a phased October mainnet rollout with more than $500 million in partner capital commitments. Anchorage Digital is joining as a launch partner, but pledged funding is not the same as value already deployed on-chain. The next battleground for Bitcoin lending is not necessarily a Bitcoin-native blockchain....
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 10/18/2026, 4:30:00 PM
Michael Saylor hints at more Bitcoin buys as Strategy holds 848,250 BTC
Michael Saylor hints at more Bitcoin purchases as Strategy holds 848,250 BTC after spending $21.5M on Bitcoin and $192.4M on STRC repurchases.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/18/2026, 4:14:41 PM
Latvia plans a one-time 10% crypto tax declaration window in 2027
Latvia's crypto tax window could boost transparency and compliance, aligning with EU standards and potentially attracting crypto businesses. The post Latvia plans a one-time 10% crypto tax declaration window in 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/18/2026, 4:04:06 PM
Two Aave stablecoin backstops shrank $12.4 million as reward rates rose
Two tracked Ethereum V3 Umbrella stakes fell 9.7%, while their implied annualized reward run rate stayed near $2 million. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/18/2026, 4:00:22 PM
Latvia eyes crypto tax payments in 2027 as parliament overhauls crypto taxation
Parliament passed a law taxing crypto withdrawals above deposits rather than individual trades, featuring a one-time declaration mechanism.
By Francisco Rodrigues 10/18/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Aave’s Native Bitcoin Plan Moves Forward, But Governance Has Questions
TL;DR: Babylon Labs has advanced a proposal to bring native Bitcoin collateral to Aave V4 without requiring wrapped BTC or a central custodian. The plan still faces community review, risk analysis and governance votes. Bitcoin could become collateral for Aave loans without first being handed to a custodian or converted into a freely traded wrapped...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/18/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Solana ecosystem growth suggests potential undervaluation at $105
Solana's ecosystem growth could signal a market reevaluation, potentially boosting investor confidence and driving future price increases. The post Solana ecosystem growth suggests potential undervaluation at $105 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/18/2026, 3:59:04 PM