Franklin Templeton teams up with ChinaAMC for its first ETFs in Asia
Franklin Templeton's strategic entry into Asia's ETF market with ChinaAMC may spur increased competition and innovation in the region's investment landscape. The post Franklin Templeton teams up with ChinaAMC for its first ETFs in Asia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/2/2026, 5:36:16 AM
Top Ethereum (ETH) Price Predictions as Whales Keep Buying
The asset must clear the $2,650-$2,900 range to "accelerate hard," one analyst claimed.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 10/2/2026, 5:33:21 AM
50,000 Europeans Reportedly Collide With EU Central Banks Over Stablecoins
European crypto asset advocacy group Stand With Crypto EU claims more than 50,000 people emailed the European Commission asking it to allow various stablecoin perks that European central banks asked last week to remain banned. Stand With Crypto EU (SWC) said the emails were sent to the European Commission (EC) during the Commission’s review of […]
By Linas Kmieliauskas 10/2/2026, 5:30:28 AM
Electrum patches Lightning flaw, but old Bitcoin backups break
September’s security fix repairs exports, but older backups for anchor channels with non-deterministic Lightning keys still need replacing. The post Electrum patches Lightning flaw, but old Bitcoin backups break appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/2/2026, 5:30:01 AM
Swedish researchers build an AI scientist that runs its own experiments
AI-driven autonomous research systems could accelerate scientific discovery, enhancing efficiency and uncovering overlooked insights in various fields. The post Swedish researchers build an AI scientist that runs its own experiments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 5:19:50 AM
U.S. sanctions A7 Network after $17B in transfers
U.S. Treasury sanctioned A7 Network after FinCEN traced over $17B through its Sub-Agents and proposed blocking related fund transfers.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/2/2026, 5:19:07 AM
Cardano Price Forecast: ADA bulls gain traction on Japan adoption deal
Cardano (ADA) extends its rebound, trading above $0.254 on Friday after finding support around the key zone earlier this week. The bullish outlook strengthens as Cardano deepens its enterprise presence in Japan through a new partnership with Pacific Meta on Thursday.
By N/A 10/2/2026, 5:16:00 AM
South Korea advances tokenized securities rules ahead of 2027 rollout
South Korea’s financial regulator proposed detailed rules for tokenized securities, including capital requirements, OTC trading licenses and retail investment limits.
By Ezra Reguerra 10/2/2026, 5:08:32 AM
Zano exploiter created 36.9M unauthorized ZANO before blockchain rollback
The unauthorized coins were indistinguishable from legitimate ZANO, leaving the team unable to remove them without rolling back the blockchain.
By Felix Ng 10/2/2026, 5:02:23 AM
El Salvador gets $138M after IMF waives Bitcoin rule breach
IMF approved about $138M for El Salvador after waiving a Bitcoin accumulation breach and urged the government to reduce its crypto role.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/2/2026, 4:57:51 AM
Pi Network Price Forecast: PI retreats to key support level as selling pressure resurfaces
Pi Network (PI) price remains volatile in the near term, hovering around $0.0900 at press time on Friday after losing over 3% the previous day. The pullback warns of a steeper correction, with a risk of breaking below a rising wedge pattern on the four-hour chart.
By N/A 10/2/2026, 4:45:00 AM
Congress weighs letting banks hold crypto, issue stablecoins
The proposal could accelerate institutional crypto adoption, potentially stabilizing digital asset markets and influencing Bitcoin's valuation. The post Congress weighs letting banks hold crypto, issue stablecoins appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 4:43:16 AM
QNT gets 50x OKX futures after 178% weekly rally
OKX launched QNT perpetual futures with up to 50x leverage as Quant trades near $249 after a 178% weekly surge and 16% daily pullback.
By Olivia Stephanie 10/2/2026, 4:42:58 AM
Crypto shorts lose $110 million in a 10-minute liquidation burst
The rapid liquidation highlights the inherent volatility in crypto markets, potentially deterring risk-averse investors and amplifying market swings. The post Crypto shorts lose $110 million in a 10-minute liquidation burst appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/2/2026, 4:40:14 AM
Four tech giants carried the S&P 500 through Q3 while most stocks fell
The reliance on a few tech giants for S&P 500 gains highlights concentration risk, potentially amplifying future market volatility. The post Four tech giants carried the S&P 500 through Q3 while most stocks fell appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 4:31:14 AM
The $459,000 Bot Hacker Was a Customer First, Researchers Say
Researchers traced a $459,000 wallet drain to an address that previously funded 27 trades through the same bot, raising questions about how its private keys escaped. Bitquery Traces $459K Tradewiz Drain to Wallet Used in 27 Trades Before collecting stolen crypto, the wallet had helped pay for ordinary memecoin trades. That is the unexpected...
By Emmanuel Musa 10/2/2026, 4:30:25 AM
Kinetiq wraps kPoints program as KNTQ slides more than 20%
Kinetiq's token strategy may stabilize KNTQ's value long-term, but short-term volatility and market pressure could challenge investor confidence. The post Kinetiq wraps kPoints program as KNTQ slides more than 20% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/2/2026, 4:24:34 AM
Core Lightning warns attackers are targeting unpatched Bitcoin nodes
Node operators running version 26.06.7 or earlier were told to upgrade immediately.
By Felix Ng 10/2/2026, 4:18:43 AM
XRP Outflows Spike Above 320M, Echoing August Rally Setup
Binance's XRP reserves fell by about 57 million tokens in three days, erasing more than half of a two-week build-up.
By Wayne Jones 10/2/2026, 4:13:39 AM
China puts guardrails on AI companions over social stability concerns
China's AI regulations may reshape global tech norms, impacting AI development and user engagement strategies worldwide. The post China puts guardrails on AI companions over social stability concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 4:12:53 AM
Amazon’s reported $8 billion Nvidia chip sale lacks confirmation as AWS keeps buying
Amazon's strategic GPU acquisitions and in-house chip development highlight its commitment to AI growth, reducing reliance on single suppliers. The post Amazon’s reported $8 billion Nvidia chip sale lacks confirmation as AWS keeps buying appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 4:07:52 AM
PropAMMs lower Solana trade costs, and public pool returns crash
A September preprint finds cheaper quiet-market SOL/USDC execution at professional pools, while passive depositor returns require separate accounting. The post PropAMMs lower Solana trade costs, and public pool returns crash appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/2/2026, 3:50:54 AM
Crypto shorts take the brunt of $102 million liquidation wave
The liquidation wave highlights the risks of aggressive leverage in volatile markets, potentially leading to self-reinforcing price surges. The post Crypto shorts take the brunt of $102 million liquidation wave appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/2/2026, 3:49:25 AM
South Korea abolishes central prosecution agency, creates new legal entities
The reform may lead to increased scrutiny and limitations on prosecutorial actions, affecting the handling of high-profile cases. The post South Korea abolishes central prosecution agency, creates new legal entities appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 3:49:08 AM
Fed’s Lisa Cook warns AI spending could fuel inflation into 2027
AI-driven investments may strain supply chains, potentially elevating inflation risks, while productivity gains remain uncertain in timing. The post Fed’s Lisa Cook warns AI spending could fuel inflation into 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 3:44:19 AM
Ethereum’s zkAPI brings privacy-preserving API payments to mainnet
Ethereum’s zkAPI is now live on mainnet, turning an earlier zero-knowledge API payment proposal into a working implementation for private, prepaid access.
By Ezra Reguerra 10/2/2026, 3:34:25 AM
Aave v3 exploit drains up to $310K after Safe module attack
The exploit highlights the critical need for rigorous security audits of third-party modules in DeFi, as vulnerabilities can lead to significant financial losses. The post Aave v3 exploit drains up to $310K after Safe module attack appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 3:34:09 AM
US officials question Nvidia’s oversight as restricted chips reach China
Increased scrutiny on Nvidia's oversight could lead to tighter export controls, impacting global chip trade and geopolitical tech dynamics. The post US officials question Nvidia’s oversight as restricted chips reach China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 3:34:09 AM
Bitfinex Lists 17 Macro Catalysts That Could Move Bitcoin in October
Bitcoin’s October gains may depend on continued buying as higher Treasury yields compete for investors’ money, according to Bitfinex. Its outlook tracks 17 economic releases and recurring indicators, with inflation and the Federal Reserve decision taking priority. Bitcoin Needs Buying Demand to Offset Higher Yields Bitcoin traders face a month in...
By Kevin Helms 10/2/2026, 3:30:27 AM
New Zealand’s National Party wants data centers to bring their own power
New Zealand's policy could drive renewable energy growth, attract significant AI investment, and stabilize electricity costs for consumers. The post New Zealand’s National Party wants data centers to bring their own power appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 3:29:07 AM
Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC heading to $85,000, ETH awaits breakout, XRP holds $1.50
Bitcoin (BTC) approaches the key resistance zone near $85,000 on Friday after posting modest gains so far this week. Ethereum (ETH) consolidates around $2,700 as traders await its next directional move. Meanwhile, Ripple (XRP) steadies around $1.500 after recovering losses from earlier this week.
By N/A 10/2/2026, 3:28:51 AM
California man arrested over alleged $300 million Nvidia AI chip smuggling scheme to China
The arrest highlights escalating tensions in US-China tech relations, potentially tightening export controls and scrutiny on global tech supply chains. The post California man arrested over alleged $300 million Nvidia AI chip smuggling scheme to China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 3:14:01 AM
Pepe Price Forecast: PEPE sustains mild recovery on firm retail support
Pepe (PEPE) price holds steady around $0.00000440 at press time on Friday, sustaining the 3.50% gains from the previous day's rebound. The meme coin maintains firm retail demand, with its futures Open Interest stabilizing above $320 million and funding rates remaining positive.
By N/A 10/2/2026, 3:11:52 AM
Bitwise and Franklin ETF clients buy $7.24 million in XRP
Growing ETF inflows into XRP highlight investor interest despite price stagnation, suggesting potential long-term confidence in the asset. The post Bitwise and Franklin ETF clients buy $7.24 million in XRP appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/2/2026, 3:10:32 AM
SEC Proposes Letting Advisers and Funds Self-Custody Crypto Assets
Investors could gain access to a wider range of crypto strategies under an SEC proposal. The plan would update longstanding safekeeping requirements for investment advisers and regulated funds under federal securities laws. Advisers and Funds Could Hold Crypto Directly Advisers could hold investors’ crypto directly when a permitted custodian is...
By Kevin Helms 10/2/2026, 2:30:30 AM
SoftBank investors prioritize AI returns over borrowing costs
SoftBank's AI-focused strategy highlights a shift towards long-term asset appreciation, despite rising borrowing costs and speculative credit ratings. The post SoftBank investors prioritize AI returns over borrowing costs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 2:28:44 AM
MANTRA opens governance vote on Community Pool and Assistance Fund
The governance vote could strengthen MANTRA's ecosystem by linking token demand to real economic activity, potentially reducing dilution concerns. The post MANTRA opens governance vote on Community Pool and Assistance Fund appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 2:22:15 AM
Microsoft study reveals AI struggles with long-term decision-making tasks
AI's current limitations in long-term decision-making could hinder its competitive edge, impacting market dynamics and future advancements. The post Microsoft study reveals AI struggles with long-term decision-making tasks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 2:18:32 AM
Bitget restores $300M fund after absorbing $388M security breach
The restored backstop is separate from customer reserves, and claims remain subject to Bitget's assessment as withdrawals reopen in phases. The post Bitget restores $300M fund after absorbing $388M security breach appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/2/2026, 2:10:34 AM
NEAR Intents general manager gives attacker 48 hours to return funds
The ultimatum highlights the increasing pressure on DeFi protocols to enhance security measures and the potential impact on investor confidence. The post NEAR Intents general manager gives attacker 48 hours to return funds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 2:07:17 AM
NEAR Intents says its identified the hacker, gives 48-hour ultimatum
“We have identified you, sir,” NEAR Intents general manager Alex Shevchenko said on Friday after the protocol was hacked for $3.8 million.
By Felix Ng 10/2/2026, 2:02:13 AM
Microsoft confirms Meta won’t buy new chips from it to scale Muse
Meta's multi-vendor chip strategy highlights shifting dynamics in AI infrastructure, impacting semiconductor market valuations and competition. The post Microsoft confirms Meta won’t buy new chips from it to scale Muse appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 1:59:00 AM
Arkham Says It Tracks 78% of Strategy’s 847,666 Bitcoin Holdings
Strategy’s bitcoin holdings are increasingly visible through blockchain tracking, with Arkham identifying approximately 78% of the company’s 847,666 bitcoin treasury. Its Oct. 1 update separates labeled wallets from assets tagged within Fidelity Custody. Arkham Identifies $55.78 Billion Across Wallets and Custody Investors can inspect a...
By Kevin Helms 10/2/2026, 1:40:43 AM
Firmus seeks A$43.7 billion valuation in landmark Australian IPO
Firmus's ambitious IPO highlights the growing investor appetite for AI infrastructure, but also underscores significant risks tied to execution and debt. The post Firmus seeks A$43.7 billion valuation in landmark Australian IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 1:33:38 AM
Suno launches Speech tool that adds background music to spoken-word audio
Suno's Speech tool could revolutionize audio content creation, enhancing storytelling and expanding opportunities in the competitive audio market. The post Suno launches Speech tool that adds background music to spoken-word audio appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 1:23:37 AM
Aptos brings native USDT to Bitkub, with an education push in Thailand
Aptos' integration with Bitkub enhances USDT efficiency and accessibility, potentially boosting stablecoin adoption and trading volumes in Asia. The post Aptos brings native USDT to Bitkub, with an education push in Thailand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/2/2026, 1:08:18 AM
SEC moves to clear custody hurdle for advisers offering crypto
Custody requirements have kept some investment advisers from offering certain crypto to clients, a regulatory hurdle the SEC’s proposal could remove.
By Felix Ng 10/2/2026, 1:07:08 AM
LA voters approve Measure ER sales tax hike for healthcare funding
The legal challenge to Measure ER may influence future tax initiatives and public perception of tax increases for public services in California. The post LA voters approve Measure ER sales tax hike for healthcare funding appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/2/2026, 12:59:39 AM
RWA Foundation report tracks 10,322 tokenized real-world assets
The growing tokenization of real-world assets signifies a shift towards more integrated and accessible financial markets, enhancing liquidity and innovation. The post RWA Foundation report tracks 10,322 tokenized real-world assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/2/2026, 12:53:04 AM
Google confirms its AI chips are working in orbit after Project Suncatcher test launch
Google's successful AI chip test in orbit suggests a future where space-based data centers could leverage abundant solar energy, reducing Earth-based power constraints. The post Google confirms its AI chips are working in orbit after Project Suncatcher test launch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/2/2026, 12:48:56 AM