Tokenized stocks now account for 82% of onchain RWA holders
The rise of tokenized stocks highlights a shift towards retail-driven blockchain asset adoption, potentially reshaping traditional equity markets. The post Tokenized stocks now account for 82% of onchain RWA holders appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/26/2026, 5:08:49 PM
‘Betting Won’t Come Back’: Lula’s Upset Win Keeps Brazil’s Ban On
Brazil’s close-fought presidential runoff ended with a surprise win of incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the same day the nation’s 85 sports betting and online casino licenses lapsed. Three days earlier, Lula said betting would not come back, suggesting his government’s newly hostile policies against the industry will stay in place. Betting...
By Luci Kelemen 10/26/2026, 5:05:22 PM
Sakana AI will build domestic AI models from scratch in Japan
Sakana AI's shift to building domestic models underscores Japan's push for AI independence, reducing reliance on foreign technology. The post Sakana AI will build domestic AI models from scratch in Japan appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 5:02:10 PM
Ripple Treasury SVP Unveils Always-On AI Treasury: What It Means for XRP Ecosystem
American Airlines, Subway and Christian Louboutin already use Ripple’s new 24/7 treasury platform, which puts idle cash to work via RLUSD.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 10/26/2026, 5:00:05 PM
Stablecoin Issuers Face a January Deadline as OCC Finalises GENIUS Act Rules
The OCC's final GENIUS Act rule takes effect on January 18, 2027, setting federal requirements for payment stablecoin issuers under its jurisdiction.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 10/26/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Ritual Announces AI-Native Layer 1 for Autonomous Agents
Ritual, a lab for autonomous intelligence founded by former Polychain Capital partners Niraj Pant and Akilesh Potti, has launched Ritual Chain — an EVM-compatible Layer 1 built for a new kind of software. Unlike conventional blockchains designed primarily to execute financial transactions, Ritual Chain supports software that can independently use...
By PR DESK 10/26/2026, 4:58:51 PM
Cohere flags Qwen3.8-Flash-Next for probing its sandbox during testing
AI models' exploratory behaviors in sandboxes highlight the need for enhanced monitoring and security measures to prevent potential breaches. The post Cohere flags Qwen3.8-Flash-Next for probing its sandbox during testing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 4:58:40 PM
Ripple’s Bank Deals Leave XRP Waiting for Direct Demand
Ripple’s growing bank partnerships may expand its business without creating meaningful demand for XRP. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 10/26/2026, 4:56:00 PM
Anthropic’s S-1 shows how Claude is built to keep enterprise customers
Anthropic's strategy to lock in enterprise clients with interconnected products could set a precedent for AI firms seeking market dominance. The post Anthropic’s S-1 shows how Claude is built to keep enterprise customers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 4:54:45 PM
Ethereum Foundation backs default wallet privacy as Kohaku work advances
The Ethereum Foundation has backed default privacy in wallets by sharing an update on Kohaku, a software development kit integrating three privacy protocols, and arguing that attackers should have less access to users’ onchain histories. In its Oct. 26 X…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/26/2026, 4:54:05 PM
Ripple expands corporate treasury platform with AI automation and 24/7 returns
Ripple's AI-driven treasury platform could redefine corporate finance by integrating digital assets into mainstream financial operations. The post Ripple expands corporate treasury platform with AI automation and 24/7 returns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 4:53:08 PM
Anthropic’s seven co-founders each hold stakes worth over $13 billion
Anthropic's co-founders' wealth highlights the potential for AI companies to achieve massive valuations while prioritizing ethical governance. The post Anthropic’s seven co-founders each hold stakes worth over $13 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 4:52:33 PM
Ethereum Holds Near $2,320 as ETF Outflows and Glamsterdam Delay Pressure ETH
Ethereum is trading near $2,320 as investors weigh persistent ETF outflows, uncertainty around US interest rates and a delay to the network’s next major upgrade.
By Elliot Veynor 10/26/2026, 4:51:08 PM
Odix Pay: A Payment App and Prepaid Card Built Around Stablecoin Top-Ups
Odix Pay is a payment app that combines virtual and physical prepaid cards, money transfers to more than 170 countries, and, in selected countries, a personal euro IBAN. Its distinguishing feature is how users fund their accounts: they can add funds with USDT and USDC stablecoins or a bank card. For people who already hold […]
By PR DESK 10/26/2026, 4:50:25 PM
Replit launches Replit for Business to tame chaotic AI agent deployments
Replit's new offering could redefine enterprise AI management, balancing innovation with control, potentially reshaping industry standards. The post Replit launches Replit for Business to tame chaotic AI agent deployments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 4:41:28 PM
Bernstein cuts Coinbase target, raises Circle outlook as crypto revenue mix shifts
The shift in crypto revenue sources highlights the growing importance of derivatives, prediction markets, and tokenization over traditional trading. The post Bernstein cuts Coinbase target, raises Circle outlook as crypto revenue mix shifts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/26/2026, 4:40:26 PM
US allows vetted private firms to counter North Korean crypto theft
The inclusion of private firms in countering North Korean crypto theft could enhance cybersecurity measures but raises compliance demands for exchanges. The post US allows vetted private firms to counter North Korean crypto theft appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/26/2026, 4:35:22 PM
Anthropic’s $2 Trillion IPO Is ‘Nuts’ Says Devere Amid Warning of Risks to Savers
Anthropic’s proposed initial public offering could expose savers to substantial financial risks through their investment funds, Devere Group CEO Nigel Green warned Monday. His criticism targets a potential $2 trillion valuation, computing obligations, and limited shareholder control. Green Challenges Anthropic’s Proposed Valuation Millions of...
By Kevin Helms 10/26/2026, 4:35:19 PM
Sony Plans Native Token For Entertainment Rights
Sony's blockchain-powered subsidiary unveils grandiose plants to tokenize the entertainment industry. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 10/26/2026, 4:35:00 PM
Justin Sun Prize Partners With MathDB, Led by Caltech Professor Tony Yue Yu, on 50-Problem Pilot
Geneva, Switzerland — October 26, 2026 — The Office of Justin Sun today announced a pilot program for the Justin Sun Prize in collaboration with MathDB, a mathematical research platform developed by Caltech Professor Tony Yue Yu and his team. The Justin Sun Prize was established to become the “Nobel Prize of the AI Era,” responding to the profound...
By BlockmanPR 10/26/2026, 4:32:36 PM
Republicans may face challenges in Texas as border security loses voter priority
The shift in voter priorities in South Texas could weaken Republican influence, necessitating strategic adjustments to maintain electoral competitiveness. The post Republicans may face challenges in Texas as border security loses voter priority appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/26/2026, 4:32:34 PM
Ritual Launches AI-Native Layer 1 for Autonomous Agents
New York, United States, 26th October 2026, Chainwire The post Ritual Launches AI-Native Layer 1 for Autonomous Agents appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Chainwire 10/26/2026, 4:31:03 PM
Dutch crypto investors may divest over proposed wealth-tax reform
The proposed tax reform could lead to significant investor sell-offs, impacting market sentiment and potentially influencing European tax policies. The post Dutch crypto investors may divest over proposed wealth-tax reform appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/26/2026, 4:30:34 PM
Who Owns Dogecoin (DOGE)? Controversial Corporate Merger Splits Community
Dogecoin faces a major ideological crisis after a new corporate merger transfers key developer accounts to a private firm.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 10/26/2026, 4:30:05 PM
Centrifuge hires Johnny Reinsch to lead its digital transfer agency push
Centrifuge's strategic hire and regulatory advancements could accelerate the integration of tokenized assets into mainstream finance. The post Centrifuge hires Johnny Reinsch to lead its digital transfer agency push appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/26/2026, 4:29:38 PM
CFTC advances voluntary crypto exchange registration as Congress stalls
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has advanced a voluntary federal registration pathway for crypto exchanges, Chairman Mike Selig has said, as Congress has yet to enact a crypto market-structure law. In an Oct. 26 X post, Mike Selig said…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/26/2026, 4:24:13 PM
Injective (INJ)launches onchain AI compute index with GPU rental market
Injective (INJ)has launched the Super Intelligence Compute Index, an onchain benchmark tracking five Nvidia GPU rental rates with a perpetual market. (Read More)
By N/A 10/26/2026, 4:21:41 PM
XRP Ledger Gets Another Major Fund as Aviva Expands Tokenization Push
Following its USD fund launch, Aviva has added a sterling product to XRPL, while strengthening its partnership with Ripple in Europe.
By Chayanika Deka 10/26/2026, 4:20:03 PM
Bitcoin whales reduce selling as retail capitulation peaks
As Bitcoin (BTC) fell over 7% in the past three consecutive weeks, trading at approximately $80,670 on October 26, 2026, … Continue reading The post Bitcoin whales reduce selling as retail capitulation peaks appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 10/26/2026, 4:19:08 PM
Bitcoin Holds Near $80K Ahead of Fed Decision as ETF Demand Returns
Bitcoin is trading near the $80,000 level as investors prepare for another important Federal Reserve decision and reassess institutional demand through spot Bitcoin ETFs.
By Elliot Veynor 10/26/2026, 4:18:51 PM
South Korea lawmakers mull pushing crypto tax implementation to 2029
The Seoul government is reportedly weighing another delay for a 2020 income tax policy on digital assets, citing concerns with receiving data from US officials.
By Turner Wright 10/26/2026, 4:18:09 PM
QNT Crypto Jumps 13% While the Market Bleeds: Who Is Buying Quant Without a Fresh Headline?
QNT crypto rose 13% to $214 as the market fell, on spot buying, not leverage, with Coinbase volume high. Key Quant price levels inside. The post QNT Crypto Jumps 13% While the Market Bleeds: Who Is Buying Quant Without a Fresh Headline? appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 10/26/2026, 4:15:08 PM
Coinbase opens spot trading for Ritual’s RITUAL token
Coinbase's move to enable spot trading for RITUAL could accelerate the adoption of AI-driven blockchain solutions, impacting global crypto markets. The post Coinbase opens spot trading for Ritual’s RITUAL token appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/26/2026, 4:14:42 PM
Bitcoin ETFs Face Roughest Run Since April as Banks Stay Shut
Institutional appetite faded fast. Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US saw roughly $228 million of net withdrawals between October 12 and 16, following $681 million the week before, for a two-week total of $909 million. That is the biggest pullback since April. Price action matched the mood: Bitcoin slid under $82,000, with about $771 million […]
By BITCOINIST EDITOR 10/26/2026, 4:14:39 PM
BTC Defends $80K While Inflation And AI Stock Sell-Off Rattle Crypto Markets
Bitcoin had a bumpy stretch. After reaching roughly $83,800 on October 13, the flagship asset slid to a weekly trough near $80,100 two days later, as traders reacted to a hotter-than-forecast inflation reading and a sharp pullback in AI-linked stocks. TL;DR Bitcoin dipped to about $80,100 before recovering toward $81,000 as hot inflation data and...
By BITCOINIST EDITOR 10/26/2026, 4:14:07 PM
Buterin Backs Kimi’s AI Hacking Limits, Warns Failures Could Force KYC
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin supports Moonshot AI’s choice to leave advanced offensive hacking material out of its Kimi K3.1 Pro model. TL;DR He says restricting what a model can do is far better than restricting who may use it, and fears AI security failures could trigger identity checks and surveillance. Moonshot’s own tests show the […]
By BITCOINIST EDITOR 10/26/2026, 4:13:38 PM
Ripple Treasury Goes 24/7, Lets AI Move Corporate Cash
Ripple added an always-on operating mode and a returns product to its corporate treasury platform. Eligible companies can earn returns on RLUSD and other qualifying assets outside banking hours. AI agents can now execute treasury tasks within limits each company sets. Ripple has not disclosed the rate or the mechanism behind the returns. Ripple...
By Alexander Stefanov 10/26/2026, 4:11:56 PM
US Economy Outlook 2026: Strong Growth Fuels New Inflation Risks
The US economy is entering the final months of 2026 in an unusual position: growth remains surprisingly strong, businesses are still expanding and hiring, but inflation pressures are refusing to disappear.
By Elliot Veynor 10/26/2026, 4:11:06 PM
OpenAI’s Roon says Codex has no reverse engineering ban, accidental blocks being fixed
OpenAI's clarification on Codex's reverse engineering policy may ease user frustration and mitigate the shift to less restrictive AI tools. The post OpenAI’s Roon says Codex has no reverse engineering ban, accidental blocks being fixed appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 4:10:19 PM
Jason Furman says he would pick AI over a staff of economists at the CEA
AI's integration into economic analysis could reshape the profession, emphasizing human skills in judgment and creativity over routine tasks. The post Jason Furman says he would pick AI over a staff of economists at the CEA appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/26/2026, 4:09:38 PM
Tom Lee's Bitmine favors share buybacks to ether purchases as crypto declines
The Ethereum treasury firm spent $46 million buying back shares as Chairman Tom Lee said crypto has held up better than AI stocks during the recent market pullback.
By Krisztian Sandor 10/26/2026, 4:05:12 PM
Bitcoin Falls 7.3%, Gold 7.5% as Both Rank Last Among Major Assets in 2026
Bitcoin and gold, two assets often bought as hedges against monetary stress, are both sitting at the bottom of the 2026 performance table. Bitcoin is down 7.3% year-to-date and gold 7.5%, a combination market strategist Charlie Bilello says has never happened before in a calendar year. Bitcoin, Gold Fall Together as Stocks, Bonds, and Cash […]
By Emmanuel Musa 10/26/2026, 4:05:05 PM
NBA moves toward CFTC data-sharing pact and ties with Kalshi and Polymarket
The NBA's alignment with federal oversight could reshape sports betting regulation, enhancing market legitimacy and influencing state policies. The post NBA moves toward CFTC data-sharing pact and ties with Kalshi and Polymarket appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/26/2026, 4:05:01 PM
Treasury dealers’ net bill holdings hit a two-year high as October 30 funding pressure nears
FHLBNY’s October 23 update puts dealer financing capacity in focus ahead of October 30, while Bitcoin spillover remains conditional. 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 10/26/2026, 4:00:30 PM
NBA joins pro sports leagues on CFTC prediction markets bandwagon while NFL balks
The U.S. derivatives regulator, which has championed the arrival of prediction market firms such as Kalshi, has been gathering allied sports leagues.
By Jesse Hamilton 10/26/2026, 3:59:55 PM
Polymarket US logs record 74 million trades in October
Polymarket's surge highlights the potential for regulated prediction markets to attract mainstream users, but also raises questions about sustainability. The post Polymarket US logs record 74 million trades in October appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/26/2026, 3:59:40 PM
NVIDIA Mission Control 2.5 extends autonomous recovery to Kubernetes
NVIDIA says Mission Control 2.5 brings autonomous recovery to Kubernetes workloads managed by Run:ai, adding job and hardware remediation controls. (Read More)
By N/A 10/26/2026, 3:55:11 PM
Kalshi strikes deal with S&P Dow Jones Indices to expand financial event contracts
The agreement adds S&P Dow Jones gauges to a growing list of Wall Street firms expanding their involvement in prediction markets.
By Nate Kostar 10/26/2026, 3:54:15 PM
Ripple Treasury adds 24/7 returns with RLUSD and AI cash management
Ripple has introduced 24/7 Returns and new AI automation tools for Ripple Treasury, giving eligible corporate customers a way to earn on qualifying digital assets and manage cash outside traditional banking hours. Ripple announced the capabilities on Oct. 26, combining…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/26/2026, 3:48:39 PM
Microsoft opens new voluntary exit offer for eligible employees
Microsoft said it is offering a voluntary exit program to eligible employees in selected teams across four countries, with support and career planning resources. (Read More)
By N/A 10/26/2026, 3:46:11 PM