xAI turns surplus GPUs into a leasing business as it chases more capacity
xAI's GPU leasing strategy could reshape AI infrastructure economics, but reliance on flexible contracts poses financial stability risks. The post xAI turns surplus GPUs into a leasing business as it chases more capacity appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 7:35:30 PM
Social Security SSI Recipients Getting Two Payments in October – Here’s Why
People on Supplemental Security Income are getting two payments in October because the November check is arriving early. The schedule from the Social Security Administration moves a payment to the prior business day when the first of the month falls on a weekend or federal holiday. November 1st is a Sunday, so the November payment […] The post...
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/1/2026, 7:34:18 PM
Drift opens DFX recovery claims with initial payouts near 1% of losses
The Drift Foundation has opened DFX recovery claims and redemptions for victims of its April 1 exploit, with roughly 3.11 million USDT available and initial payouts near 1% of verified losses. The Drift Foundation announced on Oct. 1 that affected…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/1/2026, 7:30:00 PM
Chainlink reaches Swift Hackathon final with tokenized equity compliance solution
Chainlink's solution could streamline corporate actions, reducing errors and costs in tokenized equity management across multiple blockchains. The post Chainlink reaches Swift Hackathon final with tokenized equity compliance solution appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/1/2026, 7:29:21 PM
Galaxy partners with Sky Frontier Foundation, adds $100 million in sUSDS to treasury
Galaxy's partnership with Sky Frontier Foundation could enhance DeFi credibility but also increases exposure to potential market volatility. The post Galaxy partners with Sky Frontier Foundation, adds $100 million in sUSDS to treasury appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/1/2026, 7:27:44 PM
Top $TRUMP holders can win a dinner with Donald Trump, again
The event highlights the growing trend of leveraging exclusive experiences to drive cryptocurrency engagement, potentially increasing market volatility. The post Top $TRUMP holders can win a dinner with Donald Trump, again appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/1/2026, 7:21:54 PM
Binance Sets Ablaze 334M LUNC, Why Price Barely Moved?
The platform’s dedication towards this Buyback-&-Burn campaign pushes the overall-burn count beyond 460 billion. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 10/1/2026, 7:13:00 PM
Patient Sends $1 Monthly Payments for Years to Protest Dentist’s Alleged Overcharge – ‘Health Care Billing In General Is a Scam’
A patient disputed a dental bill that exceeded an agreed limit by mailing $1 payments each month for years until the dentist's death led the office to write off the balance. The post Patient Sends $1 Monthly Payments for Years to Protest Dentist’s Alleged Overcharge – ‘Health Care Billing In General Is a Scam’ appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/1/2026, 7:08:23 PM
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicts stablecoins will rise significantly
Stablecoins' rise could reshape financial markets, influencing US Treasury demand and prompting shifts in capital market strategies. The post Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicts stablecoins will rise significantly appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/1/2026, 7:06:19 PM
Citi Sets $113K Bitcoin Price Target, Expects $5 Billion in Crypto ETF Inflows
Citi projects $5 billion in cryptocurrency investment product inflows over the next 12 months as advisors gradually increase allocations. Its revised outlook puts bitcoin at $113,000 and ether at $3,028, supported by stronger activity and economic conditions. Citi Raises Crypto Targets as Its Inflow Assumption Turns Positive Citi’s higher 12-month...
By Kevin Helms 10/1/2026, 7:05:49 PM
Bitcoin Posts Best Quarter Since 2024 as ETF Inflows Reach $6.34 Billion
Bitcoin ended the third quarter with its strongest quarterly performance since the final three months of 2024, as renewed demand for US spot exchange-traded funds helped it recover from its yearly low. The cryptocurrency gained nearly 43%, rising from $58,562 at the start of July to $83,621 by the end of September, according to CoinMarketCap....
By Tanya Chepkova 10/1/2026, 7:05:00 PM
Crypto May Be Better Off Without CLARITY Act, Says Bitwise CIO: ‘Too Big to Crush’
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and several altcoins surged after CLARITY's Senate failure.
By Chayanika Deka 10/1/2026, 7:04:36 PM
Harvard physicist’s BootLoops toolkit puts AI to work across the sciences
BootLoops' integration of AI in diverse scientific fields could accelerate research innovation and enhance interdisciplinary collaboration. The post Harvard physicist’s BootLoops toolkit puts AI to work across the sciences appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 7:02:18 PM
Bitcoin ETFs are $5 billion away from a new flow record after a brutal 11-month reset
September 30’s concentrated withdrawal leaves subsequent fund flows and spot prices to test whether redemptions persist. The post Bitcoin ETFs are $5 billion away from a new flow record after a brutal 11-month reset appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 10/1/2026, 7:00:39 PM
Stand With Crypto urges EU to ease stablecoin rewards restrictions
The clash between public advocacy and central banks over stablecoin rewards could shape the future of digital currency regulation in the EU. The post Stand With Crypto urges EU to ease stablecoin rewards restrictions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/1/2026, 6:58:42 PM
Standard Chartered is building an institutional research universe for DeFi
Standard Chartered's DeFi research expansion signals a shift towards institutional-grade analysis, potentially accelerating DeFi's mainstream adoption. The post Standard Chartered is building an institutional research universe for DeFi appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Mark Edward 10/1/2026, 6:49:35 PM
Man Says First Date Flirted With the Server After Arriving an Hour Late – Then Left Him With the Check
A Hinge first date has ended with one person covering both meals after the other showed up more than an hour late, flirted with the server and walked out. TikTok creator @christiancooks99 says the plan was for 6:30 near his apartment. He waited about 40 minutes with no reply, went home, then came back after […] The post Man Says First Date Flirted...
By Daily Hodl Agent 10/1/2026, 6:47:54 PM
Coinbase will support the AERO and VELO token migration from November 2 to 4, 2026
The token migration could streamline DeFi operations, enhancing liquidity and governance across multiple blockchain networks. The post Coinbase will support the AERO and VELO token migration from November 2 to 4, 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/1/2026, 6:47:04 PM
CLARITY Act could allow 11 crypto activities for US banks
The Congressional Research Service has identified 11 categories of crypto activities that the Senate-reported CLARITY Act would permit for U.S. banking organizations and credit unions, including digital asset underwriting and dealing. The Congressional Research Service published its analysis, “Crypto and…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/1/2026, 6:46:44 PM
Federal court dismisses publisher antitrust suits against Google over AI Overviews
The dismissal highlights the need for legislative action to address economic challenges posed by AI innovations, impacting publishers' strategies. The post Federal court dismisses publisher antitrust suits against Google over AI Overviews appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 6:46:25 PM
Reps. Obernolte and Trahan praise Trump’s AI safety accord but keep pushing their own bill
The bipartisan push for the FRONTIER Act suggests future mandatory AI regulations, potentially increasing compliance costs for companies. The post Reps. Obernolte and Trahan praise Trump’s AI safety accord but keep pushing their own bill appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 6:45:47 PM
Another Trump memecoin dinner advertised for token's top investors
The company managing the memecoin calls the November event the "most exclusive dinner in the world."
By Jesse Hamilton 10/1/2026, 6:45:29 PM
50,000 Europeans call on EU to ease stablecoin rewards restrictions in MiCA review
A 50,000-letter campaign is pressing Brussels to rethink stablecoin rewards as EU central banks seek broader changes to MiCA’s stablecoin rules.
By Nate Kostar 10/1/2026, 6:45:09 PM
Cynthia Lummis doubts a crypto tax bill will pass this year
Sen. Cynthia Lummis says Finance Committee reluctance makes passing a digital asset tax bill in the lame-duck session unlikely this year. The post Cynthia Lummis doubts a crypto tax bill will pass this year appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/1/2026, 6:44:46 PM
Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs Announces Launch of More Than 400 ATMs Nationwide
Las Vegas, NV, 1st October 2026, Chainwire The post Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs Announces Launch of More Than 400 ATMs Nationwide appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Chainwire 10/1/2026, 6:42:56 PM
Microsoft’s coding-agent skill distillation beats GEPA at prompt optimization
Microsoft's CASD method reduces costs and risks in prompt optimization, challenging the necessity of traditional iterative tuning processes. The post Microsoft’s coding-agent skill distillation beats GEPA at prompt optimization appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 6:34:56 PM
Pump.fun price prediction: Can PUMP break $0.006 and reach $0.0074?
Pump.fun price has recovered toward $0.00584 after an intraday drop to $0.005383 on Oct. 1, putting the $0.006 resistance level back in focus as traders watch whether PUMP can extend its late-September rally. TradingView’s Binance daily chart placed PUMP at…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/1/2026, 6:31:47 PM
Alabama’s New Crypto ATM Scam Refund Requirements Take Effect
Crypto ATM scam victims in Alabama gained new refund protections on Oct. 1 as operators became responsible for reimbursing qualifying losses. Operators also face transaction limits and disclosure requirements intended to interrupt fraudulent payments. Alabama Scam Victims Get Refund Rights With a 60-Day Deadline An urgent call about a supposed...
By Kevin Helms 10/1/2026, 6:30:05 PM
SoftBank closes final $10B OpenAI tranche, lifting its total to $64.6B
SoftBank's significant stake in OpenAI highlights its strategic focus on AI, potentially influencing its future financial stability and growth. The post SoftBank closes final $10B OpenAI tranche, lifting its total to $64.6B appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 6:21:38 PM
Deribit upgrades matching engine, cuts median latency by roughly 61x
Deribit's enhanced engine boosts trading efficiency and fairness, potentially reshaping competitive dynamics in crypto exchanges. The post Deribit upgrades matching engine, cuts median latency by roughly 61x appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/1/2026, 6:20:30 PM
Crypto-Powered WordPress Malware Refuses to Die
A highly persistent WordPress malware strain is using Ethereum infrastructure to stay alive, with redundant copies scattered across compromised sites allowing it to rebuild itself even after attempted cleanup.
By Alex Dovbnya 10/1/2026, 6:17:11 PM
OpenAI fires three safety researchers over alleged leak to outside group
The incident may undermine investor confidence, affecting OpenAI's valuation and highlighting the need for robust internal security measures. The post OpenAI fires three safety researchers over alleged leak to outside group appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/1/2026, 6:15:32 PM
TRUMP memecoin launches dinner contest for top 185 holders as token falls 97%
TRUMP memecoin’s organizers have opened a contest offering 185 holders seats at a Nov. 22 dinner featuring President Donald Trump, with the token trading around $2.04 on Oct. 1, roughly 97% below its peak. Fight Fight Fight LLC, the company…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/1/2026, 6:14:18 PM
ECB’s Lagarde warns Europe against leaning on foreign AI models
Europe's reliance on foreign AI models poses systemic risks, urging investment in local AI infrastructure to ensure economic stability. The post ECB’s Lagarde warns Europe against leaning on foreign AI models appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 6:13:46 PM
Galaxy Research finds 69% of Polymarket retail accounts lose money
High loss rates in prediction markets may deter retail participation, potentially skewing outcomes and reducing market diversity and accuracy. The post Galaxy Research finds 69% of Polymarket retail accounts lose money appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 10/1/2026, 6:07:57 PM
SEC Approves XRP Treasury Merger Upon Nasdaq Listing
SEC’s October 1 filing reveals the details of a grandiose merger approval between Evernorth & Armada. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 10/1/2026, 6:07:00 PM
Illinois will postpone implementation of crypto tax following lawsuit
State officials agreed to delay the 0.2% crypto tax for six months after lawsuits and industry pushback claimed the bill was rushed through the legislature.
By Turner Wright 10/1/2026, 6:01:49 PM
Peter Todd Joins MARA to Lead Private Mempool Slipstream
Bitcoin Magazine Peter Todd Joins MARA to Lead Private Mempool Slipstream Bitcoin O.G. Peter Todd has joined the MARA Foundation as lead maintainer of Slipstream, the miner’s private Bitcoin mempool service. Announced by the foundation on Thursday, the new role will see Todd responsible for developing and running the service. Slipstream lets users...
By Mathew Di Salvo 10/1/2026, 6:01:44 PM
Earthmade Computers CEO Greg Lui arrested over alleged AI chip smuggling to China
The arrest highlights increased scrutiny on AI hardware resellers, potentially reshaping industry compliance and international trade dynamics. The post Earthmade Computers CEO Greg Lui arrested over alleged AI chip smuggling to China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 6:01:04 PM
Bond yield explosion gives Bitcoin a strong signal – is now finally Satoshi’s time?
The Bank of England’s latest warning and the race to serve software buyers strengthen Bitcoin’s adoption argument, with holding and pricing in BTC the decisive tests. The post Bond yield explosion gives Bitcoin a strong signal – is now finally Satoshi’s time? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 10/1/2026, 6:00:21 PM
Nvidia researchers improve AI agent reliability with a judging model
Nvidia's Mid-Harness method enhances AI reliability, potentially reducing costs and improving efficiency in command-line environments. The post Nvidia researchers improve AI agent reliability with a judging model appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 5:56:53 PM
Graphite study finds Claude Opus 5.5 still leans hard on ‘dependable’
Despite improvements in natural language mimicry, AI models like Claude Opus 5.5 still exhibit detectable linguistic patterns, impacting authenticity. The post Graphite study finds Claude Opus 5.5 still leans hard on ‘dependable’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 10/1/2026, 5:54:57 PM
Treasury sanctions A7 Network as transnational criminal organization
The designation of A7 as a criminal organization highlights the increasing scrutiny on financial networks facilitating sanctions evasion, impacting global compliance. The post Treasury sanctions A7 Network as transnational criminal organization appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/1/2026, 5:53:18 PM
Bitcoin Price Begins ‘Uptober’ With a Swing Back to $85K
Bitcoin opened the new month with seesaw price action, hovering near $85,000 after hitting resistance above that level and finding support near $83,500. Seasonal Sentiment Shifts to ‘Uptober’ Bitcoin marked the start of the new month facing resistance above $85,000 as the leading cryptocurrency by market cap experienced typical seesaw price...
By Terence Zimwara 10/1/2026, 5:53:01 PM
Bitcoin buyers clear the $85K sell wall, opening a path for upside
The removal of Bitcoin's sell wall at $85K could trigger increased volatility and potential price surges, impacting market dynamics significantly. The post Bitcoin buyers clear the $85K sell wall, opening a path for upside appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/1/2026, 5:52:53 PM
NEAR Protocol edges past Avalanche in 24-hour DEX volume
NEAR's rise in DEX volume highlights its innovative trading architecture's potential to reshape DeFi dynamics and challenge established players. The post NEAR Protocol edges past Avalanche in 24-hour DEX volume appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 10/1/2026, 5:52:00 PM
Fiserv’s Digital Asset Platform goes live with North Dakota’s Roughrider Coin
North Dakota's Roughrider Coin goes live on Fiserv's Digital Asset Platform, bringing near real-time interbank settlement to community banks. The post Fiserv’s Digital Asset Platform goes live with North Dakota’s Roughrider Coin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 10/1/2026, 5:50:59 PM
Cardano Lands Forbes 500 Company Deal For Fuel-Tracking
Petrobras, a Forbes 500 company, is actively employing Cardano's infra in their lower-carbon product testing. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 10/1/2026, 5:50:00 PM
NEAR Intents resumes service after $3.8M exploit, pledges full compensation
NEAR Intents has resumed service after a $3.8 million exploit affecting USDT on BSC, with co-founder Illia Polosukhin promising full compensation for affected users. NEAR co-founder Illia Polosukhin said on Oct. 1 that the team had restored NEAR Intents and…
By Lawrence Mondal 10/1/2026, 5:49:42 PM
San Francisco Fed study finds stablecoin Treasury growth offsets China’s retreat
A San Francisco Fed study finds stablecoin issuers added about $200 billion in Treasuries, offsetting over 40% of China's decline in holdings. The post San Francisco Fed study finds stablecoin Treasury growth offsets China’s retreat appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 10/1/2026, 5:48:32 PM