Former Coinbase Investment Chief Now Manages Evernorth’s 473M XRP
A former Coinbase Asset Management co-chief investment officer now directs Evernorth’s treasury, which held approximately 473 million XRP at closing. His appointment brings institutional trading experience to a Nasdaq-listed company pursuing active cryptocurrency investment strategies. Former Coinbase Executive Takes Charge of Evernorth’s XRP An...
By Kevin Helms 10/14/2026, 1:30:52 AM
Coins.ph faces potential license loss over alleged offshore gambling links
The potential license loss for Coins.ph could undermine trust in crypto exchanges, impacting user confidence and regional regulatory approaches. The post Coins.ph faces potential license loss over alleged offshore gambling links appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/14/2026, 1:24:19 AM
EM earnings broadening beyond AI, VanEck says
VanEck says emerging-market earnings are widening beyond AI, with research pointing to supply-chain strength and opportunities in infrastructure and Latin America. (Read More)
By N/A 10/14/2026, 1:12:49 AM
Largest Philippines crypto exchange, Coins.ph, said to face central bank regulatory action
The exchange, which has over 18 million customers, is said to have handled business transactions involving restricted offshore gaming and gambling companies.
By Ian Allison 10/14/2026, 1:00:00 AM
Deloitte survey: 52% of UK CFOs expect AI to cut headcount
AI's potential to reduce jobs without boosting profits may lead to jobless growth, pressuring policymakers to balance tech adoption with employment. The post Deloitte survey: 52% of UK CFOs expect AI to cut headcount appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/14/2026, 12:57:02 AM
US government Bitcoin holdings fall to 328,372 BTC in 2026
The US government's strategic Bitcoin reserve management may stabilize market concerns over potential large-scale liquidations, impacting crypto dynamics. The post US government Bitcoin holdings fall to 328,372 BTC in 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/14/2026, 12:51:05 AM
Anthropic asks full appeals court to revisit Pentagon national security ruling
The case highlights tensions between national security concerns and constitutional rights, potentially impacting future AI industry regulations. The post Anthropic asks full appeals court to revisit Pentagon national security ruling appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/14/2026, 12:44:06 AM
US Government Wallets Move Over $100 Million in Seized Crypto; No Sale Confirmed
Wallets linked to the US government moved more than $100 million in seized crypto to Coinbase Prime. No sale is confirmed. [...]
By Evans Karanja 10/14/2026, 12:35:18 AM
Metaplanet unveils $380 million share buyback after stock crashes nearly 90% from peak
Metaplanet plans to raise $329 million to refinance Bitcoin-backed loans and fund share buybacks after its stock has declined 90% from its peak. On Oct. 13, the Japanese Bitcoin treasury company announced plans to issue ¥52 billion ($329 million) in unsecured, zero-coupon Euro-yen convertible bonds due in 2031. Expected to close on Oct. 29, the…...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/14/2026, 12:30:45 AM
Strategy (MSTR) bitcoin buying model faces scrutiny as STRC costs climb
Strategy’s (MSTR) STRC financing strategy increased its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings in H1, but made its capital structure more expensive, prompting an examination of its effectiveness, according to a Tuesday report by K33.
By N/A 10/14/2026, 12:30:24 AM
Ripple’s $10M RLUSD Donation Could Help Generate $900M: Report
Small business lending supported by Ripple’s RLUSD donation could help generate up to $900 million in GDP over a decade. The forecast connects a permanent capital contribution with borrowing, repeated loans, and economic activity across communities. Ripple’s $10 Million Lending Equity Gets a $900 Million GDP Projection Underserved small businesses...
By Kevin Helms 10/14/2026, 12:30:19 AM
Polymarket weighs an equity path against a token launch
Polymarket's decision between equity or token launch could reshape its market strategy, impacting investor dynamics and industry standards. The post Polymarket weighs an equity path against a token launch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/14/2026, 12:19:11 AM
Judge orders OpenAI to expedite document release in Apple trade secrets case
The expedited document release may impact OpenAI's IPO plans, raising concerns about its financial stability and valuation targets. The post Judge orders OpenAI to expedite document release in Apple trade secrets case appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/14/2026, 12:16:12 AM
SoftBank’s record $11.1 billion junk bond sale raises the stakes on Son’s AI bets
SoftBank's massive debt-financed AI investment heightens financial risk, underscoring market's cautious optimism and potential volatility in AI. The post SoftBank’s record $11.1 billion junk bond sale raises the stakes on Son’s AI bets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/14/2026, 12:04:23 AM
Anthropic reportedly holding institutional investor day tomorrow ahead of potential IPO
Anthropic's investor day may signal increased market confidence, potentially accelerating its IPO timeline and impacting future valuations. The post Anthropic reportedly holding institutional investor day tomorrow ahead of potential IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/14/2026, 12:03:40 AM
Shiba Inu (SHIB), Zcash (ZEC), Monero (XMR) and Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Analysis for October 14: Bears Show More Dominance
Cryptocurrency market stays under pressure that's coming from bears, but the recovery is still a possibility.
By Arman Shirinyan 10/14/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Starknet launches Shadow Accounts to keep DeFi wallets unlinkable
Starknet's Shadow Accounts enhance DeFi privacy, potentially reshaping user anonymity and security, while balancing compliance needs. The post Starknet launches Shadow Accounts to keep DeFi wallets unlinkable appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/13/2026, 11:43:23 PM
Bitcoin pressured by rising yields as equities draw strength from earnings expectations
Bitcoin (BTC) is seeing a TradFi capital exodus as rising US Treasury yields weigh on digital assets, while equities draw strength from expectations of strong corporate earnings, according to Wintermute.
By N/A 10/13/2026, 11:37:35 PM
Applied Materials opens $5 billion EPIC Center to speed up AI-era chip development
The EPIC Center's collaborative model could accelerate chip innovation, giving partners a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving AI market. The post Applied Materials opens $5 billion EPIC Center to speed up AI-era chip development appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 11:35:47 PM
Bitcoin Price Odds on Prediction Markets Give $100K Just 27%
Bitcoin’s return to $100,000 is looking increasingly doubtful before 2027, at least in the eyes of prediction market traders. Polymarket assigns just a 27% probability to the milestone this year, while Kalshi’s October forecast sits at $87,000. With bitcoin trading near $83,416 on Tuesday, Oct. 13, traders are pricing in a far greater chance of […]
By Jamie Redman 10/13/2026, 11:30:08 PM
Ledger asks resellers to halt sales in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong
The wallet maker requested that devices be removed from shelves while investigators work to establish where tampering occurred.
By Felix Ng 10/13/2026, 11:28:19 PM
Liquid AI releases LFM2.5-24B-A2B, a 24B-parameter model built to run on your laptop
Liquid AI's model democratizes advanced AI capabilities, enabling powerful local processing on consumer devices, reducing reliance on cloud infrastructure. The post Liquid AI releases LFM2.5-24B-A2B, a 24B-parameter model built to run on your laptop appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 11:26:46 PM
Strive raising $500 million to buy additional bitcoin with new preferred share class
SATS will offer a fixed 15% dividend yield at par and be junior to the company's existing SATA, which pays a variable rate (currently 13%).
By Stephen Alpher 10/13/2026, 11:23:05 PM
Trump and Sullivan push Alaska LNG pipeline amid tight Senate race
The Alaska LNG pipeline project could sway voter sentiment and impact Republican prospects in oil-dependent states amid tight elections. The post Trump and Sullivan push Alaska LNG pipeline amid tight Senate race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/13/2026, 11:19:38 PM
US deposit rates choke USDC adoption, and a BIS model reveals why
Historical estimates point to stronger USDC growth sensitivity to deposit repricing, while exchange rewards complicate adoption forecasts. The post US deposit rates choke USDC adoption, and a BIS model reveals why appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/13/2026, 11:10:52 PM
Microsoft cloud chief Scott Guthrie reportedly asks leaders to find 20% cost cuts
Microsoft's cost-cutting measures highlight the tension between investing in future tech and maintaining financial efficiency amid economic pressures. The post Microsoft cloud chief Scott Guthrie reportedly asks leaders to find 20% cost cuts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 11:10:20 PM
Zealand Pharma taps Generate’s AI in obesity deal worth up to $1.2 billion
Zealand's AI-driven obesity drug collaboration could redefine treatment strategies, emphasizing multispecific proteins for complex conditions. The post Zealand Pharma taps Generate’s AI in obesity deal worth up to $1.2 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 11:05:03 PM
Kraken Parent Payward Wins Full Dubai License, Plans UAE Launch
Bitcoin Magazine Kraken Parent Payward Wins Full Dubai License, Plans UAE Launch Kraken currently has more than 100 licenses and registrations worldwide. This post Kraken Parent Payward Wins Full Dubai License, Plans UAE Launch first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 10/13/2026, 10:52:10 PM
Oracle asks FERC to fast-track gas pipeline for New Mexico AI data center
Oracle's push for expedited pipeline approval highlights the growing tension between tech-driven energy demands and regulatory processes. The post Oracle asks FERC to fast-track gas pipeline for New Mexico AI data center appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 10:49:24 PM
Researchers Build First Working Post-Quantum Defense for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network
Bitcoin Magazine Researchers Build First Working Post-Quantum Defense for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Second-layer solutions like Lightning may also need protection from quantum computers. Here’s how a research team appears to have cracked it. This post Researchers Build First Working Post-Quantum Defense for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network first...
By Mathew Di Salvo 10/13/2026, 10:49:07 PM
NVIDIA outlines AI-agent workflow for rewriting Spark UDFs for GPUs
NVIDIA says AI agents can help rewrite Apache Spark UDFs for GPU acceleration, with reported 22x speedups in a 600-billion-row workload. (Read More)
By N/A 10/13/2026, 10:46:23 PM
BNY Brings 24/7 Dollar Settlement to Singapore Gulf Bank
Singapore Gulf Bank has expanded round-the-clock U.S. dollar settlement through BNY, allowing eligible payments to clear during weekends and U.S. public holidays. For crypto markets, the move is notable because traditional banks are beginning to offer one of the features that made stablecoins compelling: dollars that move beyond banking hours. BNY...
By Emmanuel Musa 10/13/2026, 10:40:18 PM
Circle outlines seven-part framework for evaluating institutional wrapped assets
Circle's framework could set new industry standards for wrapped assets, influencing institutional adoption and competitive dynamics. The post Circle outlines seven-part framework for evaluating institutional wrapped assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/13/2026, 10:18:06 PM
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH holds $2,500 as open interest drops to lowest level since February
Ethereum (ETH) quickly bounced back above $2,500 on Tuesday after sharp Asian equity selloffs briefly spilled into the crypto market.
By N/A 10/13/2026, 10:16:33 PM
OpenAI reportedly in talks to acquire security firm Trail of Bits
If realized, the acquisition could deepen OpenAI's cybersecurity focus, potentially impacting Trail of Bits' independence and open-source collaboration. The post OpenAI reportedly in talks to acquire security firm Trail of Bits appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 10:13:52 PM
Heat and maintenance strain US power grids, prompting emergency measures
The strain on US power grids may lead to increased regulatory scrutiny and adaptation in energy policies, impacting energy-intensive sectors. The post Heat and maintenance strain US power grids, prompting emergency measures appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/13/2026, 10:12:53 PM
South Korea Blocks 27 Crypto Exchange Websites, Including KuCoin and MEXC
KuCoin, MEXC, and 25 other overseas crypto platforms face website restrictions in South Korea for operating without required local registration.
By Chayanika Deka 10/13/2026, 10:12:41 PM
Goldman Sachs sees calm in corporate credit, but expects it to fade soon
The temporary stability in corporate credit markets may lead to increased volatility and risk for investors once issuance resumes and spreads widen. The post Goldman Sachs sees calm in corporate credit, but expects it to fade soon appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/13/2026, 10:10:27 PM
Senators Cantwell and Rounds press Trump administration for coordinated AI cybersecurity response
Bipartisan push for AI cybersecurity standards signals a shift towards unified national security measures, impacting compliance and innovation. The post Senators Cantwell and Rounds press Trump administration for coordinated AI cybersecurity response appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 10:10:16 PM
Optimism’s OP jumps 18%, extending four-week gain to 66%
OP's rise highlights growing interest in layer-2 solutions, but future token unlocks and competition may impact sustained momentum. The post Optimism’s OP jumps 18%, extending four-week gain to 66% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/13/2026, 10:03:00 PM
Alexandr Wang’s run at Meta Superintelligence Labs draws a fresh endorsement
Wang's leadership at Meta Superintelligence Labs highlights the strategic importance of talent density and innovation in AI market success. The post Alexandr Wang’s run at Meta Superintelligence Labs draws a fresh endorsement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 10:02:46 PM
OpenAI says FBI arrested employee after hidden recording device was found
The incident underscores the critical need for robust security measures in tech firms to protect sensitive information and maintain trust. The post OpenAI says FBI arrested employee after hidden recording device was found appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 9:52:04 PM
BNY, Citadel Securities test tokenized U.S. Treasuries to speed up Wall Street financing
The transaction shows how blockchain-based government bonds could help trading firms move collateral faster between settlement and financing.
By Krisztian Sandor 10/13/2026, 9:52:00 PM
Canada adds $500 million to its regional AI program, bringing total to $700 million
Canada's AI funding boost aims to enhance SME competitiveness, foster innovation, and ensure national AI sovereignty, impacting diverse sectors. The post Canada adds $500 million to its regional AI program, bringing total to $700 million appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 9:51:11 PM
Blackstone’s AI data center bets face a tougher crowd: public investors
Blackstone's shift from lender to equity holder in AI data centers highlights the growing investor demand for profitability over mere growth. The post Blackstone’s AI data center bets face a tougher crowd: public investors appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/13/2026, 9:50:57 PM
Lido DAO exposes token flaw and forces a budget review
A proposed budget link could pass genuine savings into LDO purchases, while corrected scenarios show why counter resets cannot improve underlying profit. The post Lido DAO exposes token flaw and forces a budget review appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/13/2026, 9:50:56 PM
Ethereum NFT Marketplace Blur to Shutter After Trading Volume Vanishes
Once the largest Ethereum NFT marketplace around, Blur said this week that it will shut off its frontend in November, concluding its run as recent trading volume sat at a fraction of its previous peaks. Blur’s Impending Demise Follows Domination Blur’s “frontend will be deprecated on Nov. 12, 2026,” according to a Monday post on […]
By Andrew Hayward 10/13/2026, 9:40:31 PM
Collector Crypt posts record Q3 as a few hundred whales drive pack sales
The reliance on a few high-spending wallets raises concerns about market sustainability and potential volatility in Collector Crypt's growth. The post Collector Crypt posts record Q3 as a few hundred whales drive pack sales appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/13/2026, 9:40:11 PM
ARK Invest reviews its Big Ideas 2026 crypto calls and keeps the $1 million Bitcoin target
ARK's unwavering $1M Bitcoin target underscores its belief in crypto's transformative potential, despite market volatility and stablecoin growth. The post ARK Invest reviews its Big Ideas 2026 crypto calls and keeps the $1 million Bitcoin target appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/13/2026, 9:36:53 PM
Coinbase’s Base launches “Earn & Borrow” for Ethereum layer-2 apps
The integration could boost Ethereum's utility and market perception, potentially influencing its adoption and future valuation positively. The post Coinbase’s Base launches “Earn & Borrow” for Ethereum layer-2 apps appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/13/2026, 9:36:35 PM