Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap Explode by Double Digits as CME Announces Futures Launch
CME Group will launch regulated Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures on October 19, expanding its growing crypto derivatives lineup.
By Jose Oramas 9/23/2026, 6:04:36 AM
CFTC warns prediction markets over mention contracts
CFTC warns mention markets tied to individual speech or conduct carry heightened manipulation risks and require stronger exchange safeguards.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/23/2026, 6:02:05 AM
Russia targets Kyiv gas stations, transport; 8 injured in Kharkiv region
The intensified attacks on infrastructure heighten market concerns over potential Russian territorial advances, impacting geopolitical stability. The post Russia targets Kyiv gas stations, transport; 8 injured in Kharkiv region appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/23/2026, 5:54:55 AM
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 9/23/2026, 5:43:01 AM
Solana flips Ethereum in fees, while ETH holds the burn lead
DefiLlama’s September 22 snapshot and longer-window totals show why fee generation, staking receipts and holder returns require separate measures. The post Solana flips Ethereum in fees, while ETH holds the burn lead appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/23/2026, 5:40:04 AM
US Treasury secretary emerges as frontrunner for Trump’s AI czar role: Report
US President Donald Trump previously tapped David Sacks as his AI and crypto czar before Sacks stepped down from the role earlier this year after reaching his service limit as a special government employee.
By Felix Ng 9/23/2026, 5:34:49 AM
Chainlink Partners With Infosys, the IT Giant Behind 1.7B Accounts
On Tuesday, the decentralized oracle network Chainlink announced a strategic partnership with Infosys, the information technology (IT) giant. Chainlink detailed that the companies are teaming up to help major traditional finance (TradFi) institutions easily plug their systems directly into blockchain networks. Chainlink’s Institutional Push Adds...
By Jamie Redman 9/23/2026, 5:30:54 AM
Malicious iOS app FomoPeek linked to $580K crypto theft, SlowMist says
SlowMist said malicious FomoPeek versions distributed through Apple’s App Store used iOS kernel exploits to escape the sandbox and access sensitive data from other apps.
By Ezra Reguerra 9/23/2026, 5:22:21 AM
Iran sets conditions for ending US hostilities, Qatar mediates
Iran's conditions for ending hostilities could reshape U.S.-Iran relations, with Qatar's mediation highlighting potential diplomatic breakthroughs. The post Iran sets conditions for ending US hostilities, Qatar mediates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/23/2026, 5:21:46 AM
Solana starts testing upgrade that could cut finality from 12.8 seconds to 150 milliseconds
Alpenglow would let exchanges, bridges and merchants treat payments as irreversible almost immediately.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/23/2026, 5:16:22 AM
Bitcoin's on a streak it hasn't hit since 2012
Bitcoin’s 10% September gain puts it on track for a rare three-month winning streak last seen in 2012.
By Omkar Godbole 9/23/2026, 5:12:42 AM
Cardano Price Forecast: Bulls push higher as open interest, funding rates rise
Cardano (ADA) extends gains, trading above $0.262 on Wednesday, after rallying more than 14% so far this week. The bullish momentum is supported by rising Open Interest (OI), positive funding rates and signs of whale accumulation.
By N/A 9/23/2026, 5:05:20 AM
Oil prices fall as Saudi pipeline restart eases supply concerns
The restart of Saudi pipelines reduces oil price surge risks, impacting market expectations and potentially stabilizing global economic conditions. The post Oil prices fall as Saudi pipeline restart eases supply concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/23/2026, 4:53:45 AM
Coinbase sees $18.1B BTC, ETH options expire Friday
Bitcoin and Ethereum options carrying roughly $18.1 billion in notional value have moved toward their Sept. 25 quarterly expiry with calls outweighing puts across both markets, according to Coinbase Markets. Coinbase Markets said Bitcoin’s open-interest put/call ratio stood at 0.66,…
By Olivia Stephanie 9/23/2026, 4:53:39 AM
CLARITY Act: Lummis blames Democrats after failed vote
Sen. Cynthia Lummis blamed Democrats for the CLARITY Act’s 49-50 procedural defeat as both parties signaled interest in renewed crypto talks.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/23/2026, 4:40:27 AM
ATLB Explores AI Financial Ecosystem Integration and Development
With the continuous advancement of artificial intelligence, big data, and automation technologies,...
By Globe PR Wire 9/23/2026, 4:40:21 AM
Zcash Price Forecast: ZEC rally hits record high in a parallel channel amid network growth
Zcash (ZEC) rally continues to scale higher, trading above $1,600 at press time on Wednesday after a 10% jump the previous day.
By N/A 9/23/2026, 4:36:19 AM
UK deploys RAF tanker to aid Saudi Arabia amid Houthi tensions
The UK's military support to Saudi Arabia highlights the strategic importance of securing global trade routes amid regional instability. The post UK deploys RAF tanker to aid Saudi Arabia amid Houthi tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/23/2026, 4:34:31 AM
AI potential to drive crypto demand remains ‘underappreciated’: BlackRock
BlackRock says AI agents could drive demand for stablecoins and programmable payment rails, while tokenized computing capacity could create another opportunity for digital assets.
By Felix Ng 9/23/2026, 4:33:18 AM
Circle Foundation launches first U.S. grants for AI
Circle Foundation has awarded its first U.S. grants to Accion Opportunity Fund and Pacific Community Ventures on Sept. 22, backing AI-enabled lending and data infrastructure for underserved small businesses. Circle announced the grants during the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting…
By Olivia Stephanie 9/23/2026, 4:32:09 AM
A 460-Vacuum-Tube Computer Shows What Modern Laptops Hide
460 vintage 6N3P vacuum tubes from the 1950s and 1960s power Mike’s Tube Computer MK3, a working 8-bit machine built from 46 modules across a 190 by 130 cm panel. It uses 920 triodes wired into NOR logic and runs a 16-instruction set after a 15-minute warm-up, trading practicality for a visible, hands-on view of […]
By Guest Author 9/23/2026, 4:30:23 AM
Hyperliquid 24-Hour Perpetual Trading Volume Reaches $1.4B
TL;DR Hyperliquid recorded about $1.40 billion in 24-hour perpetual DEX volume on September 21. The figure keeps Hyperliquid among the largest decentralized derivatives venues by trading activity. The metric is a 24-hour volume snapshot and should not be mixed with unrelated HyperEVM deployment claims. Hyperliquid generated roughly $1.40 billion...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/23/2026, 4:30:00 AM
BitGo says Bitcoin absorbed Fed hike, CLARITY failure
BitGo says Bitcoin absorbed a Fed rate hike and failed CLARITY vote before rebounding above $86,000 as ETF demand returned.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/23/2026, 4:19:54 AM
XRP Reserves on Binance Hit 3-Month High as Price Breaks $1.50
Binance XRP deposits ran about 663% above their quarterly baseline, while withdrawals also rose substantially in recent sessions.
By Wayne Jones 9/23/2026, 4:11:20 AM
Zcash leads crypto majors with a 10% gain as bitcoin holds near $87,000
Falling oil eased inflation worries through the Asian session, while a bill to make the government's bitcoin stockpile permanent moved further through Congress than any before it.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/23/2026, 4:10:08 AM
Russia mandates investors report foreign crypto transactions, warns of losses from stablecoin freezes
Russia's crypto regulations could centralize control, limit investor freedom, and expose users to geopolitical risks from foreign asset freezes. The post Russia mandates investors report foreign crypto transactions, warns of losses from stablecoin freezes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/23/2026, 4:06:09 AM
LayerZero backs regulated stablecoins for bank adoption
LayerZero says regulated stablecoins are key to institutional adoption after Anchorage selected its OFT standard for cross-chain issuance.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/23/2026, 4:02:59 AM
Alibaba accelerates data center expansion in Europe, Middle East as AI arms race goes global
Alibaba's expansion into Europe and the Middle East enhances its global AI competitiveness, potentially reshaping regional cloud markets. The post Alibaba accelerates data center expansion in Europe, Middle East as AI arms race goes global appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/23/2026, 3:59:54 AM
Why Is Bitcoin Price Going Up Today? Rally Defies Every Bearish Catalyst
Bitcoin is trading at $86,767.30, up 1.1% over 24 hours and 14.6% over the past week, following a rally that pushed it to $87,000, its highest level in eight months. Over $1 billion in positions were liquidated in a single 24-hour stretch on the way there. Every Bearish Catalyst Fired At Once Three things happened …
By Anjali Belgaumkar 9/23/2026, 3:53:38 AM
XRPL fixes critical pre-mainnet flaw, but client apps remain at risk
The repaired amendment closes the disclosed signer gap, but nodes, clients, wallets and explorers now face the production test. The post XRPL fixes critical pre-mainnet flaw, but client apps remain at risk appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/23/2026, 3:50:07 AM
BlackRock stays overweight U.S. stocks as AI lifts earnings
BlackRock's Q4 outlook keeps U.S. equities overweight as AI lifts earnings, while higher yields favor short-term bonds and selective credit.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/23/2026, 3:48:31 AM
OpenAI, Anthropic to brief UN Security Council on AI risks: Reports
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are expected to brief the UN Security Council as it examines AI risks and global security.
By Ezra Reguerra 9/23/2026, 3:33:15 AM
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Challenges Banks as Stablecoin Rewards Fight Grows
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says USDC rewards should not be treated like bank-deposit interest, arguing that fully reserved stablecoins pose fundamentally different risks from fractional-reserve banking. His comments sharpen a policy fight that has become one of the most consequential fault lines between crypto firms and traditional banks....
By Emmanuel Musa 9/23/2026, 3:30:25 AM
21Shares launches Zcash ETP after U.S. ETF debut
21Shares launched physically backed Zcash and ether.fi ETPs on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam, with each product charging a 2.5% annual fee.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/23/2026, 3:30:08 AM
ZetaChain Holders Back Solana Migration As Proposal 68 Passes With 99.4%
TL;DR ZetaChain Proposal 68 passed with 99.4% support and roughly 58% turnout. The plan would move ZETA to a native Solana SPL token on a 1:1 basis with no new issuance. The existing ZetaChain L1 is still operating; shutdown and swap details require a later governance proposal. ZetaChain token holders have overwhelmingly approved a plan […]
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/23/2026, 3:30:00 AM
Top Altcoins Price Prediction: Bitcoin Cash, BitcoinSV, and LayerZero rallies push higher
Top altcoins, including Bitcoin Cash (BCH), BitcoinSV (BSV), and LayerZero (ZRO), are up in double digits over the last 24 hours, suggesting a potentially stable upward trend.
By N/A 9/23/2026, 3:27:40 AM
Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC steadies after strong rally, ETH and XRP ease into consolidation
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) bulls take a breather mid-week after gains of 6%, 4%, and 13% so far this week. BTC consolidates at $86,300, ETH hovers around $2,751, and XRP is at $1.57.
By N/A 9/23/2026, 3:16:37 AM
Canada pledges $100M aid for Palestine as UK, France push for UN action
Canada's aid and UN actions by the UK and France may shift geopolitical dynamics, increasing international pressure for a two-state solution. The post Canada pledges $100M aid for Palestine as UK, France push for UN action appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/23/2026, 2:54:19 AM
Circle’s StableFX launches on Arc mainnet for 24/7 onchain FX
StableFX's launch on Arc mainnet could revolutionize global FX markets by enabling seamless, risk-free, 24/7 currency trading. The post Circle’s StableFX launches on Arc mainnet for 24/7 onchain FX appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/23/2026, 2:30:44 AM
US Crypto Ownership Falls to 11% as 63% of Investors See High Risk
U.S. cryptocurrency ownership among investors fell to 11% from 17% in 2025 while 63% classified the asset class as very risky. The pullback reduced participation across every major investor subgroup, while younger men remained the most likely owners. Investor Ownership Retreats From Its 2025 Peak U.S. investors pulled back from cryptocurrency...
By Kevin Helms 9/23/2026, 2:30:01 AM
Chainlink Ships Node v2.64.0 Maintenance Release
TL;DR Chainlink node software v2.64.0 was released on September 14. The update includes telemetry fixes, EVM log-poller improvements and OCR2 maintenance work. The release is not a new CCIP protocol launch. Chainlink node operators have a new production release to work with after version 2.64.0 shipped on September 14. The update is focused on the...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/23/2026, 2:30:00 AM
Canadian dollar weakens as oil prices drop on US-Iran diplomacy hopes
The weakening CAD amid oil price drops highlights the vulnerability of resource-dependent economies to geopolitical shifts and market dynamics. The post Canadian dollar weakens as oil prices drop on US-Iran diplomacy hopes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/23/2026, 2:12:29 AM
Circle pays millions for Binance distribution while its margins collapse
Circle is doubling down on Binance after USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin customer balances on the exchange nearly quintupled since their first agreement. On Sept. 22, the companies announced a new five-year commercial agreement alongside Binance’s $100 million equity investment in Circle, extending a relationship that has turned the world’s largest...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/23/2026, 2:10:37 AM
How High Can Solana Price Go?
Solana has pushed above $110, a level that had been acting as a ceiling for weeks, opening the door to a potential run toward $133, according to a technical analyst tracking the token’s chart. Just days ago, the same analyst had flagged Solana for a possible 20% move higher, and that’s exactly what has started …
By Anjali Belgaumkar 9/23/2026, 2:08:40 AM
Meta’s Muse triggers stock slide for banks and travel agencies
Meta's Muse AI agent could disrupt traditional travel and financial sectors, potentially reshaping consumer behavior and market dynamics. The post Meta’s Muse triggers stock slide for banks and travel agencies appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/23/2026, 2:06:17 AM
BlackRock says AI compute could be tokenized in the future
Tokenizing AI compute could revolutionize digital asset markets, enabling autonomous economic activity and reshaping financial infrastructures. The post BlackRock says AI compute could be tokenized in the future appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/23/2026, 1:51:57 AM
Astra agent performs zero-shot robot control with 95% success rate in real-world tests
Astra's success in zero-shot robot control could revolutionize robotics, enabling more adaptable and efficient automation across industries. The post Astra agent performs zero-shot robot control with 95% success rate in real-world tests appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/23/2026, 1:40:22 AM
Binance Buys $100M in Circle Stock, Deepens USDC Alliance
Binance has purchased $100 million of Circle stock while signing a new five-year commercial agreement designed to expand USDC adoption across its platform. The deal links Binance more closely to both Circle’s equity value and the growth of its flagship stablecoin. Circle, Binance Align Around USDC With 5-Year Deal Binance is making a sizable...
By Emmanuel Musa 9/23/2026, 1:30:21 AM
Arbitrum Releases Nitro v3.11.4 Node Update
TL;DR Offchain Labs has released Arbitrum Nitro v3.11.4. The maintenance release includes RPC fixes and state-execution performance adjustments. It is a node-software update, not a major protocol redesign. Offchain Labs has shipped Nitro v3.11.4, a new maintenance release for Arbitrum node operators. The update applies to the software stack used...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/23/2026, 1:30:00 AM
Ohio TV stations defy Max Miller’s legal threat, continue airing attack ad
The situation underscores the media's role in shaping political narratives and highlights the potential limits of legal threats in campaign strategies. The post Ohio TV stations defy Max Miller’s legal threat, continue airing attack ad appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/23/2026, 1:18:23 AM