Trump names Jay Clayton AI czar to lead new Super Intelligence Force
The establishment of the Super Intelligence Force could reshape AI policy, balancing innovation with regulation and impacting global AI leadership. The post Trump names Jay Clayton AI czar to lead new Super Intelligence Force appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/18/2026, 11:03:29 PM
Anthropic commits 5% of shares to fund addressing AI job disruption
Anthropic's share allocation to address AI job disruption may enhance corporate social responsibility and influence investor confidence. The post Anthropic commits 5% of shares to fund addressing AI job disruption appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/18/2026, 11:02:01 PM
Richard Heart caught ‘off-guard,’ QDay gets even closer: Hodler’s Digest
HEX founder Richard Heart detained in early morning raid in Istanbul, Starknet plunges almost 50% as it votes to become an L1, and Bitwise says all signs point to Crypto Spring.
By Andrew Fenton 10/18/2026, 10:58:17 PM
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says AI backlash comes down to who owns the companies
Broader retail access to AI investments could democratize profits, potentially easing public resistance and fostering wider acceptance of AI. The post Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says AI backlash comes down to who owns the companies appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/18/2026, 10:41:42 PM
Bitcoin’s MVRV drops below 30th percentile after $87K rejection
Bitcoin's MVRV drop suggests a potential accumulation phase, but cooling ETF demand and long-term holder distribution may hinder recovery. The post Bitcoin’s MVRV drops below 30th percentile after $87K rejection appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/18/2026, 10:35:29 PM
Why RWA Tokenization and Onchain Credit Could Boost XRP Demand
Despite XRP’s sharp decline from its mid-2025 peak, institutional adoption and developer activity on the XRP Ledger remain resilient. Odelia Torteman, head of digital assets at XRPL Commons, argues that expanding enterprise use, real-world asset tokenization and upcoming lending features could generate sustainable demand for XRP. Protocol...
By Terence Zimwara 10/18/2026, 10:30:38 PM
Several explosions in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah, flights suspended at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz Airport – SNN
The explosions in Jeddah exacerbate regional tensions, impacting aviation safety and potentially destabilizing broader geopolitical dynamics. The post Several explosions in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah, flights suspended at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz Airport – SNN appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/18/2026, 10:19:53 PM
Crypto Ends Three-Quarter Losing Streak With 39% Q3 Gain: Report
August accounted for more than half of the quarter's market-cap recovery, following a US Treasury announcement and continued BTC ETF inflows.
By Wayne Jones 10/18/2026, 10:17:29 PM
Morgan Stanley sees hyperscaler cash burn nearing $600 billion in 2027
The projected cash burn highlights potential financial strain on hyperscalers, influencing debt markets and AI infrastructure investments. The post Morgan Stanley sees hyperscaler cash burn nearing $600 billion in 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/18/2026, 9:56:33 PM
Nscale meets investor resistance over its IPO valuation target
Investor resistance to Nscale's IPO valuation highlights broader market skepticism towards high valuations in the cooling AI sector. The post Nscale meets investor resistance over its IPO valuation target appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/18/2026, 9:38:51 PM
Bitcoin mid-term holders slash exchange transfers to 4.4% from 40.4% in June
Reduced exchange transfers by mid-term Bitcoin holders may stabilize market volatility but highlight a lack of fresh buying demand. The post Bitcoin mid-term holders slash exchange transfers to 4.4% from 40.4% in June appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/18/2026, 9:34:15 PM
New whales now account for 1/3 of Bitcoin’s whale realized cap as on-chain indicators point BTC’s target at $89,000
New Bitcoin whales now control one-third (33%) of the BTC realized market capitalization held by whales, according to new data findings.
By Erie Maxwell 10/18/2026, 9:22:57 PM
Cardano Eyes Insanely Bullish Cup-And-Handle Breakout As Hoskinson Teases New Programming Language For ADA
Cardano (ADA) could be gearing up for an explosive comeback as a potentially bullish cup-and-handle pattern takes shape on its price chart.
By Brenda Ngari 10/18/2026, 9:15:20 PM
USDC Dominates AI Agent Payments As Circulating Supply Stays Above MiCA’s €5B Threshold For 12 Months
The stablecoin market is quietly evolving, as a new report indicates that Circle’s USDC leads on key metrics, underscoring its growing popularity.
By Erie Maxwell 10/18/2026, 9:08:15 PM
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
JUST Completes 5th JST Buyback & Burn: Over 170M Tokens (~$23.53M) Burned Ahead of Major Deflationary Upgrade
Over the past year, JUST has completed five consecutive large-scale buyback-and-burn rounds, permanently removing 1.88B JST tokens from circulation and pushing cumulative deflation toward 19%. Following this milestone, the buyback and burn mechanism is set to undergo a comprehensive upgrade. On October 17, JUST, the leading DeFi infrastructure in...
By BlockmanPR 10/18/2026, 4:46:06 PM