ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood says nearly 90% of data center financing is in the US
The US dominance in data center financing underscores its pivotal role in AI growth, but reliance on tax incentives poses potential risks. The post ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood says nearly 90% of data center financing is in the US appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 9:13:29 PM
Senate Republicans boost Ricketts funding by $8M in tight Nebraska race
Increased funding highlights the GOP's strategic focus on securing pivotal seats, reflecting broader electoral stakes in the 2026 midterms. The post Senate Republicans boost Ricketts funding by $8M in tight Nebraska race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/13/2026, 9:13:18 PM
US charges Saudi OpenAI engineer over alleged office bugging
The incident underscores the growing intersection of AI development and national security, highlighting vulnerabilities in tech firms. The post US charges Saudi OpenAI engineer over alleged office bugging appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 9:12:59 PM
Vapi, LiveKit, Retell and Pipecat differ by orchestration layer
AssemblyAI’s comparison says the four voice-agent stacks sit at different layers, with trade-offs in control, transport and STT integration. (Read More)
By N/A 10/13/2026, 9:11:55 PM
TRON settles $2.2 trillion in stablecoins in Q3 as onchain payments grow
TRON settled $2.2126 trillion in stablecoins in Q3 2026, with supply hitting $93.88 billion and a 23.2% share of stablecoin card spending. The post TRON settles $2.2 trillion in stablecoins in Q3 as onchain payments grow appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/13/2026, 9:09:35 PM
Fermi surges 14% on AMD credit support for Project Matador
Fermi's stock surge highlights the potential for significant growth and stability in the AI energy sector, contingent on successful project execution. The post Fermi surges 14% on AMD credit support for Project Matador appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 9:01:38 PM
North Korean IT fraud case cites crypto transfers in alleged $3m scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the arrests of two Americans accused of helping North Korean IT workers obtain jobs at more than 70 U.S. companies in a scheme that generated approximately $3 million. The U.S. Department of Justice…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/13/2026, 9:00:00 PM
Ripple Teams With Stripe-Owned Privy to Bring Wallet Tech to XRP Ledger
Ripple has partnered with cryptocurrency wallet infrastructure provider Privy to expand payment capabilities on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), giving developers new tools to build stablecoin applications and automated financial transactions powered by AI. XRPL Gets Privy to Stripe’s Wallet Tech The collaboration, announced Tuesday by Privy, will allow...
By Andrew Hayward 10/13/2026, 8:55:32 PM
Uber CISO says frontier AI needs insider-threat monitoring
Philip Martin says AI agents need real-time monitoring and controls similar to employee insider-threat programs, citing Uber's ADR and safeguards. (Read More)
By N/A 10/13/2026, 8:54:54 PM
Zuckerberg says Meta made a $100 billion-plus AI infrastructure bet without knowing if it would work
Meta's massive AI investment highlights the high-stakes nature of tech innovation, with long-term financial risks and potential market shifts. The post Zuckerberg says Meta made a $100 billion-plus AI infrastructure bet without knowing if it would work appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 8:54:41 PM
Google details safety controls for Gemini 4 Argon rollout
Google outlined safety and security measures for Gemini 4 Argon as it broadened access and cited improved cyber and prompt-injection defenses. (Read More)
By N/A 10/13/2026, 8:47:54 PM
Citadel Securities and BNY separately advance tokenized US Treasury initiatives
Tokenized Treasuries could revolutionize financial markets by enabling 24/7 trading and settlement, potentially increasing liquidity and efficiency. The post Citadel Securities and BNY separately advance tokenized US Treasury initiatives appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/13/2026, 8:42:14 PM
Ledger’s crypto wallet implant scare triggers Trezor reseller crackdown as security fears spread
Trezor is cutting authorized resellers after a hardware-implant attack against rival Ledger exposed vulnerabilities in cryptocurrency wallet distribution. In an Oct. 13 letter, Trezor Chief Commercial Officer Danny Sanders said selected partners would lose their authorization on Jan. 1, 2027, as the company tightens oversight of its supply chain....
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/13/2026, 8:40:49 PM
UK Judge Says Chinese Law Applies to Claims Over £4B Bitcoin Fraud
Investors must establish their ownership rights under Chinese laws before they can claim the seized Bitcoin through the UK court process.
By Wayne Jones 10/13/2026, 8:40:25 PM
Banks and fintechs have three ways to offer crypto
Paxos outlines three operating models for banks and fintechs offering digital assets: build in-house, stitch vendors or use one regulated partner. (Read More)
By N/A 10/13/2026, 8:37:37 PM
Aramco headquarters in Dhahran hit during Houthi attacks on Tuesday
The attacks could lead to heightened security measures and potential airspace restrictions, affecting regional stability and market dynamics. The post Aramco headquarters in Dhahran hit during Houthi attacks on Tuesday appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/13/2026, 8:35:00 PM
Google opens Play Store to privately listed vibe-coded apps
Google's move could democratize app development, fostering innovation and potentially transforming hobbyists into professional developers. The post Google opens Play Store to privately listed vibe-coded apps appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 8:33:45 PM
Bybit Expands Beyond Crypto as CEO Outlines Next Phase of Financial Platform
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13th October 2026, Chainwire The post Bybit Expands Beyond Crypto as CEO Outlines Next Phase of Financial Platform appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Chainwire 10/13/2026, 8:31:22 PM
SEC files Form 25 for Bitwise Dogecoin ETF as wind-down nears its end
The closure highlights challenges in aligning crypto assets with traditional ETF investors, questioning the viability of niche crypto funds. The post SEC files Form 25 for Bitwise Dogecoin ETF as wind-down nears its end appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/13/2026, 8:24:36 PM
Meet A7 International, an Innovative Global Platform Designed to Reinvent the International Payments Market
Moscow, Russia, 13th October 2026, Chainwire The post Meet A7 International, an Innovative Global Platform Designed to Reinvent the International Payments Market appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Chainwire 10/13/2026, 8:18:14 PM
Bitcoin Price Defends $81.5K ETF Cost Basis Despite Rising Outflows
Bitcoin has twice defended the roughly $81,500 cost basis of U.S. spot ETF investors, even after $681 million in net ETF outflows last week and another $65 million shed on Monday. Glassnode Flags $77.5K if Bitcoin Loses ETF Cost Basis Bitcoin is testing whether institutional ownership has permanently changed the character of its market. The […]
By Emmanuel Musa 10/13/2026, 8:12:46 PM
UK budget deficit on decline, says Bank of England’s Bailey
The declining UK budget deficit may influence the Bank of England's interest rate decisions, impacting economic stability and growth. The post UK budget deficit on decline, says Bank of England’s Bailey appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/13/2026, 8:10:44 PM
Dow snaps three-day win streak as chip selloff drags S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower
Investor sentiment shifts as skepticism from industry leaders and rising competition in semiconductors signal potential market volatility. The post Dow snaps three-day win streak as chip selloff drags S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 8:10:41 PM
Michael Dell calls for AI safeguards and a government role in oversight
Dell's call for AI safeguards highlights the urgent need for balanced innovation and regulation to prevent potential societal risks. The post Michael Dell calls for AI safeguards and a government role in oversight appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 8:05:51 PM
Injective proposes fixed gas fees to make DeFi trading costs predictable
Injective's fixed gas fees could enhance DeFi trading efficiency, offering cost predictability and potentially attracting more high-frequency traders. The post Injective proposes fixed gas fees to make DeFi trading costs predictable appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/13/2026, 8:00:47 PM
Ripple Brings AI-Powered Payments to XRP Ledger
Ripple has partnered with Stripe-owned Privy to bring AI-powered payments to the XRP Ledger, expanding its push into agentic commerce.
By Alex Dovbnya 10/13/2026, 8:00:24 PM
Michael Saylor says Bitcoin’s slump is over and predicts a return above $100,000
Saylor's bullish Bitcoin outlook suggests potential financial innovation and increased institutional confidence, impacting broader market dynamics. The post Michael Saylor says Bitcoin’s slump is over and predicts a return above $100,000 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/13/2026, 8:00:16 PM
Coinbase joins DOJ and UK crime agency to target West Africa scams
Coinbase has joined a four-day operation with U.S. and UK law enforcement to disrupt West African scam networks by tracing illicit funds, supporting asset freezes and sharing intelligence. Coinbase said in an Oct. 13 post that its Global Intelligence team…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/13/2026, 7:59:15 PM
OpenAI fires employee over hidden recording device, refers case to FBI
OpenAI's swift action and FBI involvement highlight the critical importance of safeguarding proprietary research in tech industries. The post OpenAI fires employee over hidden recording device, refers case to FBI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 7:52:00 PM
Most tokenized stock trading on Solana, BNB Chain occurs outside US market hours
Tokenized equities have reached nearly $3.3 billion in value as investors embrace round-the-clock access beyond Wall Street hours.
By Sam Bourgi 10/13/2026, 7:48:06 PM
Ledger Spy Implant Scandal Prompts Mediamarkt Sales Freeze
On Oct. 13, the hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger revealed new details about how criminals tampered with its hardware wallets and potentially stole customers’ cryptocurrency. The firm also noted that major European electronics retailer Mediamarkt Saturn has temporarily stopped selling Ledger devices. Ledger Investigation Uncovers Hidden Device...
By Jamie Redman 10/13/2026, 7:45:58 PM
OpenAI and Anthropic urge UK lawmakers to pass binding AI rules
The push for binding AI regulations in the UK could reshape industry standards, emphasizing national security and consumer protection. The post OpenAI and Anthropic urge UK lawmakers to pass binding AI rules appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 7:45:27 PM
JUP rises 51% in four weeks as Jupiter fees decline
Jupiter's growth in lending amid declining fees highlights potential revenue shifts and concentration risks in Solana's DeFi ecosystem. The post JUP rises 51% in four weeks as Jupiter fees decline appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/13/2026, 7:44:44 PM
Kalshi sets back-to-back daily volume records as parlays drive 70% of trading
Kalshi's reliance on parlay contracts raises regulatory concerns, potentially impacting its growth and the broader prediction market landscape. The post Kalshi sets back-to-back daily volume records as parlays drive 70% of trading appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/13/2026, 7:43:45 PM
Saudi Arabia strikes Sanaa, Houthis threaten retaliation on Aramco facilities
The escalation in hostilities could destabilize regional security, impacting global oil markets and increasing risks to Saudi infrastructure. The post Saudi Arabia strikes Sanaa, Houthis threaten retaliation on Aramco facilities appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/13/2026, 7:43:21 PM
Jensen Huang meets Macron in Paris as Nvidia backs four French AI startups
Nvidia's strategic investments in French AI startups and broader European commitments could significantly boost Europe's AI innovation landscape. The post Jensen Huang meets Macron in Paris as Nvidia backs four French AI startups appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 7:40:20 PM
Applied Intuition draws offers of at least $30 billion as it pushes into military vehicles
Applied Intuition's military expansion could reshape defense tech, but it faces risks from volatile government contracts and increased scrutiny. The post Applied Intuition draws offers of at least $30 billion as it pushes into military vehicles appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 7:35:32 PM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Sam Bourgi 10/13/2026, 7:33:57 PM
Solana’s Alpenglow upgrade to enhance transaction speed on October 21
The Alpenglow upgrade could boost Solana's network resilience and investor confidence, potentially impacting its market value positively. The post Solana’s Alpenglow upgrade to enhance transaction speed on October 21 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/13/2026, 7:31:36 PM
Bitcoin defies $800 million crypto wipeout as South Korea’s AI stock market crashes
Bitcoin rebounded above $83,000 on Tuesday despite a sharp Asian stock selloff, as cryptocurrency liquidations exceeded $800 million. BTC recovered after briefly slipping below $81,000, while semiconductor shares continued a deepening rout that sent South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index down 6%. South Korea's AI stock collapse exposes concentrated...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/13/2026, 7:30:31 PM
Aptos token gains 51% in four weeks, outpacing Bitcoin and Ether
Aptos' token surge amid declining stablecoin liquidity raises concerns about sustainability, highlighting potential volatility in its ecosystem. The post Aptos token gains 51% in four weeks, outpacing Bitcoin and Ether appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/13/2026, 7:28:25 PM
Higgsfield says GPT-6 Astra extends videos beyond one minute
Higgsfield says new OpenAI models can extend creator videos past one minute, sharpen visuals and move toward voice filmmaking. (Read More)
By N/A 10/13/2026, 7:20:18 PM
Basic Attention Token Price Prediction 2026, 2027-2030: Is BAT Token A Good Investment?
Story Highlights The Live Price of BAT Token BAT price could hit $0.3524 by 2026 and surge to $6.50 by 2030 as adoption of the Brave browser and privacy-focused use cases expands. Strategic partnerships and ad-reward models position BAT as a strong contender in the next altcoin season post-Bitcoin halving. Basic Attention Token (BAT) was …
By Rizwan Ansari 10/13/2026, 7:18:00 PM
Critical Shiba Inu (SHIB) Warning: Here’s the Latest Threat
"The links lead to a wallet drainer that could put users’ tokens at risk," one popular X account clarified.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 10/13/2026, 7:15:43 PM
Dow Jones Indices, DRW and Marex Bring Wall Street Swaps to Canton
S&P Dow Jones Indices, Kaiko, and Derivnex have completed what they describe as the first privately negotiated financial swap on Canton Network, a blockchain designed for large financial institutions. Trading firms DRW and Marex carried out the transaction using a bond index that Kaiko had converted into a digital token. Wall Street Derivatives...
By Jamie Redman 10/13/2026, 7:13:05 PM
Asia Shop 2027
China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China, October 13, 2027 Asia Shop 2027 is a...
By BTC WIRE 10/13/2026, 7:09:34 PM
Trezor reduces resellers as a ‘preventative step’ amid Ledger tampering reports
CCO Danny Sanders said he had notified certain hardware wallet resellers that they would be removed from Trezor’s list of authorized entities starting Jan. 1.
By Turner Wright 10/13/2026, 7:07:04 PM
SEC lets a single commissioner form a quorum when the rest are disqualified
The SEC's new quorum rule could centralize decision-making, raising concerns about legitimacy and impacting regulatory processes. The post SEC lets a single commissioner form a quorum when the rest are disqualified appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/13/2026, 7:06:56 PM
Aave, Ethena and Hyperliquid founders name their biggest rivals at TOKEN2049
The diverse rivalries highlight DeFi's strategic shifts, emphasizing regulatory challenges and market dynamics in reshaping financial landscapes. The post Aave, Ethena and Hyperliquid founders name their biggest rivals at TOKEN2049 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/13/2026, 7:05:12 PM
Microsoft forms Xbox Labs to explore AI-powered game modding
Microsoft's Xbox Labs initiative could redefine gaming creativity and intellectual property norms, impacting developers, modders, and players. The post Microsoft forms Xbox Labs to explore AI-powered game modding appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 7:04:57 PM