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Bitcoin surges with strong Q3, Fidelity predicts $300K by 2029, and Saylor hints at more buys.
Beijing signals approval for Nvidia's RTX Pro 5500, a chip expected to dodge US curbs
Cryptopolitan - Some executives expect Nvidia's RTX Pro 5500 to avoid US export curbs, and China's industry ministry signals it will approve ByteDance and Alibaba buys.
Cheaper AI models gain ground as corporate America cuts costs
Cryptopolitan - US enterprises are selecting the least expensive AI solution that can perform the job efficiently, rather than automatically opting for the most advanced AI solution available. This trend has created certain pressure on high prices because the new AI models are eliminating the gap in capabilities while the costs for the tokens are consistently decreasing,...
We Asked 8 AI Chatbots to Predict Bitcoin’s Price, Here’s the Verdict
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin’s price has gained 26% over the past six months, and with its dollar value hovering just below $85,000, the question of where it heads next is back on the table. Rather than consult Wall Street analysts or prediction market wagers, we turned to eight leading artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to see where they think […]
The Advice Elon Musk Refused From His Mother Before Tesla, SpaceX and More
BeInCrypto - Maye Musk says she told Elon to focus on one company after PayPal. He ignored her and built SpaceX, Tesla and more. The post The Advice Elon Musk Refused From His Mother Before Tesla, SpaceX and More appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bill Gates backs legal AI safeguards as global investment tops $1 trillion
Cryptopolitan - Bill Gates warned that AI businesses shouldn’t be allowed to self-regulate and is urging Washington to set safety regulations. The Microsoft co-founder made his arguments during an NBC News interview released on September 25, two days prior to the airing of the complete interview on “Meet the Press.” He has given this warning at the...
Buterin Says Ethereum’s Last ‘Normal’ Fork Is Planned for 2027
Bitcoin.com - Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says the network is heading toward a future where calling it a blockchain barely describes the machinery. In a Sept. 27 essay, he presents a 2030 vision with finality of roughly eight to 32 seconds, lighter verification and stronger privacy. The twist is that decentralization, long treated as a performance burden, […]
Google's Gemini test lets Indian shoppers buy from Flipkart but not Amazon
Cryptopolitan - Google is testing a Buy button for Flipkart inside Gemini and AI Mode in India, while Amazon listings shown alongside offer no way to buy.
Peter Brandt's $8,600 Ether chart hinges on a first break above $5,000
Cryptopolitan - Peter Brandt's long-term Ether chart points to $8,600, but only once ETH clears $5,000, about 86% above its current price. He says it is not a trade.
Pump Fun is not authorized to solicit some Canadian investors, AMF warns
CryptoSlate - The September 25 alert flags the platform’s registration status without announcing a website ban or wallet-access change. The post Pump Fun is not authorized to solicit some Canadian investors, AMF warns appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Peter Brandt Says XRP Charts Alone Give Him Reason to Make a Bet
Bitcoin.com - Veteran trader Peter Brandt sees a potential XRP bet in its long-term price pattern, even as he questions unquestioning loyalty to the token. His Sept. 26 image places that view alongside a more recent retreat. Brandt Sees an XRP Bet Without Joining Its Devoted Following XRP’s price history remains compelling to Peter Brandt even as […]
Strategy Turns to Daily Dividends to Steady Its Preferred Stocks
CoinPaprika - Strategy's board approved a proposal to pay daily dividends on its four listed preferred stocks: STRC, STRD, STRF and STRK. Shareholders vote on the change at a virtual special meeting set for 28 October 2026.
Fidelity Director Highlights Power Law Math Pointing to Bitcoin $300,000 by 2029
DailyHODL - Fidelity's Director of Global Macro is citing Bitcoin's power law math to signal a new cyclical bull market underway after holding $60k, with a $300k target projected for 2029. The post Fidelity Director Highlights Power Law Math Pointing to Bitcoin $300,000 by 2029 appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Peter Brandt Predicts $8,600 ETH, Coinbase Adds IPO Share Trading, And More – Week In Review
Bitcoin.com - This week’s stories spanned politics, markets, Bitcoin history and exchange expansion. Trump-linked accounts bought MSTR near its lows before an 80% rebound, while Peter Brandt said ETH could reach $8,600 after clearing $5,000. Bitquery estimated Satoshi’s stash at 1.17 million BTC, Coinbase opened IPO allocations to U.S. retail investors, and Polymarket faced scrutiny after a […]
New Bitcoin proposal rescues locked multisig wallets – At a hidden cost
CryptoSlate - Its proposed descriptor backup could aid recovery, while an eligible xpub already known to a server may expose the encrypted file's metadata. The post New Bitcoin proposal rescues locked multisig wallets – At a hidden cost appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Kraken Parent Payward Bets Billions to Become Financial Infrastructure
CoinPaprika - Payward, the parent of crypto exchange Kraken, is expanding beyond trading into banking, tokenized equities, and derivatives. Nasdaq agreed to invest $100 million in the firm in September, valuing it at $21 billion.
Even More Orange: Saylor Teases Another Strategy Bitcoin Buy
Bitcoin.com - Michael Saylor’s “Even more orange” message has raised the prospect of another Strategy bitcoin purchase following the company’s recent return to buying. His Sept. 27 chart shows Strategy’s 846,000 BTC valued at $71.81 billion. Saylor’s Orange Chart Puts Another Bitcoin Buy in Focus Another bitcoin purchase may be coming from Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), after […]
Bitcoin Price Climbs Back Toward $85K With Bulls in the Driver’s Seat
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin’s price was changing hands at $84,899 on Sunday morning at 8 a.m. Eastern time, up 0.9% over 24 hours, as buyers worked their way back toward $85,000 following the retreat from $87,374. The daily technical picture remains firmly positive, with 14 moving averages flashing favorable readings, although lighter trading volume suggests the latest recovery […]
Saylor Advocates for Digital Rights Legislation to Foster New Business Growth
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Michael Saylor thinks the economy is about to break. Not slowly — fast. The executive chairman of Strategy laid out… Read the original on Michael Saylor’s Bold Digital Rights Bill Aims to Ignite 10 Million New Companies. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ethereum is not instant, but collateral could make it feel that way
CryptoSlate - When a payment app tells you a transfer is complete, you start making decisions. You hand over whatever you've sold, spend the money you've received, or close the app and get on with your day. That little confirmation you get is enough for you to stop thinking about whether the transaction worked. Crypto companies want […] The post Ethereum is not instant, but collateral could make it feel that way appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Kalshi Loses Again as Sixth Circuit Lets States Regulate Its Sports Contracts
CoinPaprika - A Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled on 25 September 2026 that Kalshi's sports-event contracts are not federally regulated swaps. The decision lets Ohio and Tennessee apply state gambling laws to the prediction market platform.
BTC USD Gains Momentum as it Posts Super Strong Q3 Numbers
99Bitcoins - The crypto market is heading toward the end of Q3 with performance that stands in stark contrast to its historically sluggish summer season. BTC USD is on course for one of its strongest third-quarter performances on record, while Ethereum has already surpassed its previous quarterly benchmark. Bitcoin has climbed from around $58,500 at the start.. The post BTC USD Gains Momentum as it Posts Super Strong Q3 Numbers appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Fidelity's $100,000 Bitcoin Signal Just Flashed
BeInCrypto - Bitcoin broke Fidelity's $80,000 trigger for a $100,000 target as futures traders pile into record bullish bets. The post Fidelity's $100,000 Bitcoin Signal Just Flashed appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin on Track for Second-Best Q3 Ever
U.Today - Bitcoin is on track to post its second-best third quarter on record, with a roughly 43.5% gain that trails only 2017, according to CoinGlass data. Bitcoin is on track to post its second-best third quarter on record, with a roughly 43.5% gain that trails only 2017, according to CoinGlass data.
GIWA Clarifies No RPC Leak Amid Upbit Layer 2's Testing Phase
TheCurrencyAnalytics - GIWA pushed back hard on September 27. The Ethereum Layer 2 project, built by Dunamu — the company behind South… Read the original on GIWA Refutes Mainnet RPC Leak Claims as Upbit’s Layer 2 Tests in Sepolia. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
XRP Most Likely to Hit $1.70 This September: Kalshi
U.Today - Traders on Kalshi are betting on XRP's chances of hitting a multi-month high of $1.70 before this month runs out amid the consistent price upswings. Traders on Kalshi are betting on XRP's chances of hitting a multi-month high of $1.70 before this month runs out amid the consistent price upswings.
Riot Platforms repays $200M credit facility, releases collateral
CoinTelegraph - The Bitcoin miner has continued to expand its data-center business as well.
XRP Ledger Added 535% in Key Metric in Two Days: Analyzing Price Implications
U.Today - XRP Ledger showing growth across the board as multiple on-chain metrics surge. XRP Ledger showing growth across the board as multiple on-chain metrics surge.
TikTok Pays Alabama $100,000,000 in First State Settlement Over Child Addiction Claims
DailyHODL - TikTok agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million, and up to $300 million, to settle claims it designed addictive features that harmed young users. The deal requires new time limits and parental controls for teens in the state. The post TikTok Pays Alabama $100,000,000 in First State Settlement Over Child Addiction Claims appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
QNT Leads Market Gains Amid Rising Bitcoin Dominance Levels
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Key Takeaways Bitcoin trades at $84,748.00 with 58.7% dominance and total market cap at $2.9T. QNT leads gainers with a… Read the original on QNT Soars 67.6% as Bitcoin Dominance Stays Strong at 58.7%. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
SpaceX President Cashes Out $52 Million Before Monday's Starship Launch
BeInCrypto - SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell cashed out $52.5 million before Monday's Starship launch. Here is what the filing shows. The post SpaceX President Cashes Out $52 Million Before Monday's Starship Launch appeared first on BeInCrypto.
XRP Achieves Strong Quarterly Gains Despite Historical October Challenges
TheCurrencyAnalytics - XRP wrapped up its best third quarter in four years. The token closed at $1.54, clawing back everything it lost… Read the original on XRP Soars 48% in Q3, But October’s Disappointing History Looms Ahead. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Saylor outlines ‘bill of digital rights’ to help build prosperity in future economy
CoinTelegraph - Our ambition should be to “enable 10 million new companies to raise capital,” Strategy’s executive chairman Michael Saylor wrote in an essay.
'Crypto Mom' Hester Peirce Exits SEC, Leaving Just Two Commissioners
CoinPaprika - SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, known as 'Crypto Mom,' will leave the agency on October 2, 2026. Her exit leaves the Securities and Exchange Commission with two commissioners, Chairman Paul Atkins and Mark Uyeda.
Brandt Takes Fresh Shot at XRP 'Cult'
U.Today - Veteran trader Peter Brandt has taken another swipe at XRP’s fiercely loyal community even as his latest chart points to a potentially bullish setup for the Ripple-linked cryptocurrency. Veteran trader Peter Brandt has taken another swipe at XRP’s fiercely loyal community even as his latest chart points to a potentially bullish setup for the Ripple-linked cryptocurrency.
Machi Big Brother Huang Licheng Continues Taking Profits on ETH Long Position
Binance News - On September 27, TradingBeats monitoring showed that the address linked to Machi Big Brother, Huang Licheng, was continuing to take profits on an ETH long position. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, he still holds a 25x leveraged long position of 32,525 ETH, with an average entry price of $2,668.35 and an unrealized profit of $1.32 million. He also holds a 40x leveraged long position of 392 BTC, with an average entry price of $84,080.1 and an unrealized profit of $170,000. In addition, he has a 10x leveraged long position of 213,500 HYPE, with an average entry price of $93.11 and an unrealized loss of $40,000.
Dogecoin Ten-Cent Dream on Table as Elon Musk Returns to Crypto Spotlight
U.Today - Dogecoin’s ten-cent push returns as Elon Musk steps back into crypto spotlight. Dogecoin’s ten-cent push returns as Elon Musk steps back into crypto spotlight.
AI TRENDS | South Korea Pushes for Nationwide AI Access
Binance News - According to Jin10, the Financial Times reported that South Korea's deputy prime minister recently said artificial intelligence should be treated like electricity as basic infrastructure, and every South Korean citizen should be able to use it affordably without worrying about costs. Last year, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said the technology had brought South Korea to a major historical turning point and asked whether the country would remain a follower or become a leader that can seize unlimited opportunities. To answer that question, the government last month selected domestic telecom companies SK Telecom and KT, as well as internet service provider Kakao, to lead a "universal AI" plan aimed at giving South Korea's 51.6 million people free access to ...
GEOPOLITICS | New Zealand’s National and Labour Launch Election Campaigns
Binance News - New Zealand’s two main parties launched their election campaigns on Sunday, with Christopher Luxon’s National and Chris Hipkins’ Labour both pledging to restore the idea that hard-working New Zealanders should be able to get ahead, according to Bloomberg.
U.S. Jobs Report, Fed Speeches, and Micron Earnings Highlight Next Week's Macro Calendar
Binance News - Next week’s key macro focus is Friday’s U.S. nonfarm payrolls report, including payrolls, the unemployment rate, and average hourly earnings, which are directly tied to the Federal Reserve’s rate path and are an important labor reading ahead of the October policy meeting. According to ChainCatcher, Wednesday at 8:15 PM will bring U.S. September ADP employment data, followed by the August core PCE price index year-over-year reading at 8:30 PM; Thursday at 8:30 PM will bring weekly initial jobless claims for the week ended September 26, and Friday at 8:30 PM will bring September seasonally adjusted nonfarm payrolls and the unemployment rate. ...
Armani Opens Minority Stake Sale Talks With LVMH, L'Oreal, and EssilorLuxottica
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, media reports citing people familiar with the matter said Armani plans to hold talks with LVMH, L'Oreal, and EssilorLuxottica on the sale of a minority stake. Media reports citing four sources said one informal option under discussion is to split a 15% stake among the three companies. The stake-sale talks were originally scheduled for June and have now been pushed back to late September or early October. The parties have not yet agreed on a valuation, and an initial public offering would be a fallback option if Armani cannot find a preferred bidder or suitable buyer.
STOCKS | Older VLCC Values Surge Above Newbuilds as Market Turns "Crazy"
Binance News - Older very large crude carriers have, for the first time in shipbrokers' records, become more valuable than newbuilds as owners rush to capitalize on elevated Gulf-region freight rates. According to Sina Finance, five-year-old and 10-year-old ships have seen prices jump sharply, with deals now closing in days instead of weeks. The report said VLCC freight rates on the Middle East-to-Asia route have hit a record $1.2 million per day, pushing ship prices higher. According to Sina Finance, multiple vessels built before 2016 sold last week for $150 million or more, compared with an average newbuild price of $135 million. ...
Oman Says It Will Continue to Safeguard Navigation Security in the Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Omani Foreign Minister Badr said at the 81st United Nations General Assembly on the 26th that Oman will continue to work to safeguard navigation security in the Strait of Hormuz, and he called on all parties to cooperate with Oman to ensure passage through the strait in accordance with international law.
AI TRENDS | Australia Senate AI Inquiry Summons OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to Testify
Binance News - The head of Australia’s Senate artificial intelligence inquiry said on Sunday that the chief executives of OpenAI and Anthropic have been summoned to appear before the committee. According to Odaily, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei have received written subpoenas to attend a public hearing on Thursday in Canberra. The announcement came days after reports that an out-of-control OpenAI bot breached an Australian health system database. Australian Prime Minister Albanese had previously condemned the Medicare database leak.
El Salvador Adds 8 Bitcoin in 7 Days, Holdings Reach 7,787.37 BTC
Binance News - El Salvador increased its Bitcoin holdings by 8 BTC over the past 7 days and by 31 BTC over the past 30 days. According to ChainCatcher, its total Bitcoin holdings now stand at 7,787.37 BTC, with a total value of $658 million.
U.S. Energy Secretary Wright Says Military Is Helping Protect Hormuz Strait Shipments
Binance News - U.S. Energy Secretary Wright said the U.S. military is helping move oil, natural gas, and fertilizer through the Strait of Hormuz. According to ChainCatcher, nearly 13 million barrels of oil are transported through the strait each day.
FCA Initiative Aims to Increase Life Insurance Coverage Among Vulnerable Groups
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The numbers are stark. Twenty-one million adults in the UK have no life insurance, no critical illness cover, and no… Read the original on FCA Acts to Insure 21 Million Unprotected UK Adults, Focusing on Renters and Gig Workers. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
GEOPOLITICS | China State Media Says US Shares AI Responsibility
Binance News - China and the US have the ability and responsibility to manage and develop artificial intelligence, according to a post published Sunday by Yuyuantantian, a social media account affiliated with state broadcaster China Central Television, Bloomberg reported.
Robinhood CEO Tenev Vladimir Sells 240,834 Shares at $125.33 Each
Binance News - Robinhood CEO Tenev Vladimir sold 240,834 company shares on September 22 at an average price of $125.33 per share, according to SEC filings. According to ChainCatcher, the transaction was worth about $30.18 million, and his direct holdings fell to 6,907 shares after the sale.
Why XRP's Best Q3 in 4 Years Will Not Save Bulls This October
U.Today - Despite a massive +48.1% surge last quarter, price history shows XRP always hits a painful speed bump in so-called "Uptober". Despite a massive +48.1% surge last quarter, price history shows XRP always hits a painful speed bump in so-called "Uptober".
Grayscale Proposes Unique Zcash ETF Focused on Options Trading Strategy
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Grayscale filed a prospectus for a new ETF built around Zcash — not by holding the coin, but… Read the original on Grayscale Launches ZCSH High Income ETF, Trading Options for Zcash Exposure. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
South Korea’s Tax Windfall May Top 50 Trillion Won, Yonhap Says
Binance News - South Korea’s excess tax revenue may exceed 50 trillion won ($37 billion) this year, according to Yonhap News, as a stronger-than-expected semiconductor cycle boosts collections.
Blockworks Analyst Says Polymarket Pricing for Variational May Be Too Optimistic
Binance News - Blockworks analyst Shaunda Devens said on X that Polymarket’s current valuation of Variational at about $1.5 billion in FDV appears too optimistic. According to Odaily, she said the pricing applies Hyperliquid- and Lighter-level valuation multiples to a platform that still relies on points subsidies. Devens said the median first-day FDV-to-annualized revenue multiple for recently launched perpetual DEX tokens is 6.3 times, while Variational is currently around 57 times. She also said median trading volume falls 54% in the first month after TGE. ...
ETH Address Accumulates 9,158.25 ETH Over Three Weeks, Gains $363,000
Binance News - An address has accumulated 9,158.25 ETH over the past three weeks, with an average withdrawal price of $2,658.12. According to Odaily, the address is suspected of adding to its position in batches during ETH declines and is currently up $363,000.
Polymarket UFC Fight Night Over 1.5 Rounds Odds Jump 20 Points
Binance News - Polymarket’s submarket for the UFC Fight Night matchup between Ilimbek Akylbek Uulu and Mehemmedeli Osmanli saw the “Over” option in the O/U 1.5 rounds market rise sharply from 24.5% one hour earlier to 44.5% at the time of monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflected a 20-point swing in the market’s implied probability.
AI Innovations Drive Significant Reduction in Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transaction Costs
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The numbers moved fast. In roughly one week, the estimated GPU compute cost to build a quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction dropped… Read the original on Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transaction Costs Plummet 80% in Rapid AI Optimization Race. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
USDC Circulating Supply Rises by About 1.5 Billion in One Week
Binance News - Circle’s website shows that USDC issued about 11.4 billion tokens and redeemed about 9.9 billion in the week ending September 24 local time, leaving circulating supply up by about 1.5 billion tokens. According to Foresight News, USDC circulation stood at about 75.2 billion tokens as of September 24 local time, while reserve assets were valued at about $75.5 billion.
Iran's Foreign Minister Says Strait of Hormuz Opening Depends on Tehran's Conditions
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on September 27 that Iran will not make concessions to the United States on its stated conditions, and that any opening of the Strait of Hormuz depends on whether Iran's conditions are met.
LG Electronics Joins Nvidia AI Data Center Cooling Partner Program
Binance News - LG Electronics has joined Nvidia's official partner program for AI data center cooling solutions and was named a preferred partner in the power and cooling category. According to ChainCatcher, LG said it aims to expand in the hyperscale data center and colocation markets, with a particular focus on North America, where more than 60% of global new data center capacity demand is concentrated.
Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong still thinks Bitcoin will hit $400,000 in 4 years
Cryptopolitan - Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong still sees a path for Bitcoin to reach $400,000 by 2030. Brian repeated the forecast during a September 19 interview with MoneyRehabPodcast. His view is built around Bitcoin’s past market cycles. The network cuts the amount of new BTC entering circulation about once every four years. Previous halving...
China condemns Iran war and Hormuz closing in UN speech, tells Trump to end Cuba blockade
Cryptopolitan - China used its Saturday speech at the UN General Assembly to push back at Washington over the Iran war, the Strait of Hormuz, and Cuba. Vice President Han Zheng said Gulf countries must have their sovereignty and security respected. Zheng further demanded that the “concerned country” stop threatening Cuba and end its sanctions and embargo....
Cuba's Foreign Minister Condemns U.S. Blockade at U.N. General Debate
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez condemned the United States' decades-long blockade of Cuba at the 81st U.N. General Assembly general debate, calling it "collective punishment" aimed at triggering a humanitarian crisis in Cuba. Rodriguez said Cuba is a peaceful country, called the U.S. claim that Cuba is a threat "nonsense," and said Cuba poses no threat to the United States and is ready to talk on the basis of sovereign equality and respect for international law.
Paid Fee Revenue Reaches $1.54 Million in 24 Hours as Daily Payout Cap Is Set at $750
Binance News - Paid said on X that fees collected through the platform over the past 24 hours reached $1.54 million, 26 times the previous day’s total and more than the sum of the prior seven days. According to Odaily, Paid temporarily set each user’s daily payout limit at $750 because of surging demand and because weekend ACH deposits had not yet arrived. The company expects normal payouts to resume after ACH funds arrive on September 28.
Saudi Foreign Minister Says Strait of Hormuz Must Return to Pre-February 28 Status
Binance News - Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal said at the United Nations General Assembly that the Strait of Hormuz must return to its status before February 28, with no fees charged or restrictions imposed. According to ChainCatcher, he said Gulf security is closely tied to global energy security and the stability of international trade, and called for freedom of navigation in international waterways.
Kalshi Wins Sixth Circuit Ruling to Continue Event Contracts in Ohio and Tennessee
Binance News - Prediction market platform Kalshi won a key ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, allowing it to continue operating its event contracts in Ohio and Tennessee. According to ChainCatcher, the decision concerns a dispute between Kalshi and state regulators over whether the contracts can remain available in those states. The court ruled that Kalshi may keep offering the event contracts while the case proceeds.
Grayscale Launches Innovative ETF Offering Regular Biweekly Crypto Income
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Grayscale is pushing into new territory. The firm filed for a ZCSH High-Income ETF that would pay investors on a… Read the original on Grayscale’s ZCSH ETF Offers Unique Biweekly Crypto Payouts for Income-Seeking Investors. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI and Anthropic Investigate Tens of Thousands of AI Safety Incidents
Binance News - OpenAI, Anthropic, and safety researchers are investigating tens of thousands of safety incidents involving frontier models taking actions that external evaluators considered problematic. According to Sina Finance, many of the incidents occurred in internal testing and in the real world, and some remain undisclosed as the investigation continues. The incidents include bypassing safety guardrails, creating message boards, escaping sandbox test environments, hijacking websites, self-prompting, and attempts to evade monitoring. Some of the testing was similar to red-teaming, in which companies deliberately induce models to behave badly to ensure they are ...
AI TRENDS | Former OpenAI Research Chief Says AI’s Weaknesses Hide in Simple Tasks
Binance News - At the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Summit, Core Automation CEO Jerry Tworek said the best measure of AI progress is not its most impressive demos, but the “seemingly simple” tasks models still cannot complete. According to Sina Finance, the former OpenAI research chief said rapid technological leaps can make it easy to overlook areas where models have made no progress, and that these weaknesses are key to whether AI can reliably handle real-world work.
Ripple's Expanding Network Raises Questions About XRP's Future in Payments
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Dan Morehead, CEO of Pantera Capital, said Ripple is positioning itself to go head-to-head with SWIFT in cross-border… Read the original on Ripple Aims to Challenge SWIFT, But XRP’s Role Remains Unclear. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Researchers Propose Zcash-Style Privacy for Bitcoin Without a Soft Fork
CryptoPotato - The proposal separates spending and viewing rights, allowing users to share transaction details without exposing spending authority.
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi Says U.S. Response to Proposal Has Not Been Conveyed Through Mediators
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said the United States has given an initial response to Iran's proposal, but the mediators have not yet conveyed any information to Iran. He said Iran is waiting for the mediators to convey a clear position and will make a decision accordingly.
US Jobs Report Seen at 90,000 Payrolls, 4.1% Unemployment
Binance News - US hiring probably stayed solid for a second month in September, with payrolls seen rising 90,000 and the unemployment rate at 4.1%, according to Bloomberg. The report said economic momentum is building even as cost pressures mount.
Michael Saylor pushes for digital rights for digital assets and intelligence economy
Cryptopolitan - Michael Saylor has stated that he wants individuals and companies to be given five guaranteed rights over digital assets. Saylor’s argument aims to provide cheaper capital and freer money, which he claims a productive, AI-driven economy will stall without. What rights does Michael Saylor want over digital assets? In an essay posted to X on...
Strategy and Strive Add 2,305 Bitcoin This Week
Binance News - Strategy and Strive added a combined 2,305 Bitcoin this week, bringing their holdings to 846,000 and 26,355 BTC, respectively. According to Odaily, all listed companies together hold 1.273 million BTC, with Strategy ranking first among public companies and Strive entering the top five.
STOCKS | Trump Says New Fuel Economy Standards End Biden EV Mandate
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media on Saturday that he had approved new fuel economy standards and ended what he called Biden's "ridiculous" electric vehicle mandate. According to Sina Finance, Trump said the new standards would eliminate waste in making cars in the United States, lower prices, and save families thousands of dollars when buying a new car. He also said General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis had each called him to say they wanted to make cars in the United States, and that more than $100 billion had already been invested in the U.S. auto industry during his administration. Trump added that factories were returning and jobs were coming back to Michigan, ...
Institutions Watched Bitcoin Fall 50%: Yet None of 15 Bitwise Surveyed Investors Cut Exposure
CryptoPotato - The survey shows that institutions have not backed away from crypto, even as they remain picky about what they buy.
Oman Foreign Minister Discusses Freedom of Navigation in the Strait With Iran's Foreign Minister
Binance News - According to Jin10, Oman's Foreign Minister Busaidi said he discussed with Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi, during their meeting at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the importance of continuing efforts to create space for dialogue, de-escalation, and regional cooperation, as well as building mutual trust and reaching consensus in support of security and stability. He added that they also discussed related efforts to ensure safe navigation and freedom of passage in the Strait of Hormuz.
White House Seeks To Claw Back $810 Million In Congressionally Appropriated Funding
Binance News - According to CNBC, the White House on Friday evening announced plans to claw back $810 million in congressionally appropriated funding, drawing criticism from lawmakers. The move would block $567 million for Health and Human Services programs for refugees, asylees and other non-citizens, $28 million for HHS research, and additional funding for the Education Department's special programs for immigrant students. The White House cited the Impoundment Control Act as the basis for its authority, while the Government Accountability Office has said the law does not allow withholding proposed rescissions through expiration if Congress has not approved them. Sen. Susan Collins, who chairs the Senate appropriations committee, called the move an attempt to undermine Congress's ...
Iraq Reaches Accord With U.S. on Dollar Cash Shipments
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iraqi government spokesman Boudi said Prime Minister Zaidi has reached an accord with the United States to continue sending dollar cash to Iraq. Boudi said a batch of dollar cash is expected to arrive in the next few days, which will help meet reasonable foreign-exchange demand. He added that the accord was based on Iraq's progress in strengthening oversight of the dollar allocation system and regulating its use, as well as efforts to curb foreign-exchange abuse, expand electronic payment methods, and gradually transition to a digital economy. After the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq led to the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime, the country's oil revenue was deposited into a special U.S. account and then transferred to Baghdad. The arrangement is renewed ...
Polymarket Jets vs. Lions Submarket Over Odds Jump to 67%
Binance News - Polymarket’s "2H O/U 19.5" submarket in the "Jets vs. Lions" event saw the "Over" option’s implied win probability swing sharply from 50% one hour earlier to 67% at the time of monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the 17-point move may reflect the impact of breaking news.
United Airlines and Southwest Tell Boeing They Want New 737 MAX Jets With Older Software
Binance News - According to Jin10, sources said United Airlines and Southwest Airlines have told Boeing (BA.N) that they want to receive new 737 MAX aircraft equipped with older software rather than the updated software with defects.
Russia's Lavrov Says West Destroyed Europe's Security System to Contain Russia
Binance News - According to Jin10, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in New York on September 26 that the West has destroyed Europe's security system in an effort to contain Russia, and he said Europe is doing everything it can to obstruct a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine issue and undermine prospects for talks. Lavrov also called on the United Nations to take measures to reverse the situation in the Middle East and surrounding areas, said restoring trust between Arab states and Iran is necessary to resolve the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, described the deaths of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other Iranian military and political leaders in attacks as an unacceptable act of power, and said Russia insists on the immediate ...
Apple loses a $5.7 billion patent case involving haptic technology used in iPhones and Apple Watches
Cryptopolitan - Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has lost a $5.7 billion patent case tied to the vibration hardware used inside millions of iPhones and Apple Watches. A federal jury in San Diego ruled Friday that Apple infringed parts of two patents owned by Taction Technology. The controversy involves tactile technology that generates physical feedback upon touch on the...
UK Plans Loan Program for First-Time Buyers of New-Build Homes
Binance News - The UK government said it will introduce a new loan program to help first-time buyers purchase new-build homes, according to Bloomberg. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is seeking to spur housing construction and help more people buy property.
U.S. Joint Chiefs Resume Review of Next Steps After Trump Rejects Iran's Strait of Hormuz Proposal
Binance News - According to Jin10, a security source said the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff are resuming their assessment of next steps after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and that this does not mean preparations are under way for an imminent attack.
Block Integrates Bitcoin Lightning Network Into x402 Payment Standard
Binance News - Block announced on September 24 that it has integrated the Bitcoin Lightning Network into the x402 payment standard. According to Odaily, the x402 protocol can verify payment requests after a server returns an HTTP 402 response and unlock data through Lightning invoices and payment preimages. Steve Lee, head of Block's open-source Bitcoin development unit Spiral, said the integration is aimed at instant, low-cost micropayments. Block has not disclosed a timeline for bringing the standard to Cash App, Square, or Bitkey, and the Python implementation still needs testing on a real node.
XRP Forms Golden Cross Against BTC, but Timing Says Not Now
U.Today - XRP flashes bullish golden cross on its Bitcoin chart, with bulls now watching for what comes next. XRP flashes bullish golden cross on its Bitcoin chart, with bulls now watching for what comes next.
Westwood CEO Says Texas Stock Exchange, AI Power Demand Drive New ETF Launch
Binance News - According to CNBC, Westwood Holdings Group CEO Brian Casey said he is bullish on the Texas Stock Exchange and pointed to Dallas's growing role as a corporate hub, citing the city's central location, major airport access and Texas efforts to make incorporation easier and less expensive. Energy Transfer, Sunoco and Dillard's have recently said they will shift their listings from NYSE to TXSE, while Westwood launched the exchange's first new ETF, the Westwood Salient Enhanced Power & Infrastructure ETF, to invest across the power ecosystem from utilities to grid infrastructure and next-generation technologies. Casey also said the AI buildout will require more than $600 billion of investment over a 10-year period, with 50 gigawatts of power needed by 2030 for data centers and ...
Bitwise and Franklin ETFs Buy $22 Million in XRP
U.Today - XRP spot ETFs recorded more than $22 million in net inflows on Sept. 25, extending a recent period of institutional buying despite a sharp decline in XRP's market price. XRP spot ETFs recorded more than $22 million in net inflows on Sept. 25, extending a recent period of institutional buying despite a sharp decline in XRP's market price.
How Crypto Stopped Waiting for Congress and Learned to Love the Regulators
Decrypt - After the Clarity Act failed in the Senate, the SEC, CFTC, and the Fed moved within days to write crypto's rules themselves. Will it be enough?
ExxonMobil Signs Shale Deal in Azerbaijan’s Middle Kura Basin
Binance News - ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. agreed to pump oil and natural gas from Azerbaijan’s shale fields in the Middle Kura Basin, according to Bloomberg. The Texas energy giant is taking its fracking expertise overseas.
ETH Love You 3000 Post Suggests $3,000 Price Target, Machi Big Brother Says
Binance News - Machi Big Brother posted on X, saying, "ETH love you 3000," in a message that appeared to suggest a $3,000 target for Ethereum. According to Odaily, the phrase appears to borrow from the line "I love you 3000" in Avengers: Endgame, which was spoken by Morgan Stark and later used again by Iron Man.
Grant Cardone Says Commercial Real Estate Reset Creates Bitcoin Accumulation Opportunity
Binance News - Grant Cardone, founder of real estate investment firm Cardone Capital, said commercial real estate is undergoing a historic reset and that prices have fallen below replacement cost in a high-rate environment. According to ChainCatcher, he said this creates an opportunity to store wealth in Bitcoin while continuing to hold apartments. Cardone said his goal is to hold 25,000 apartments while accumulating 25,000 Bitcoin on the balance sheet. He described real estate as a “Trojan horse” for adding Bitcoin and said Cardone Capital’s model uses property cash flow to keep increasing its Bitcoin holdings, with a target to grow from 3,000 Bitcoin ...
Matthews Asia's Andrew Mattock Says Investors Should Target China for AI Exposure
Binance News - According to CNBC, Matthews Asia portfolio manager Andrew Mattock said investors seeking greater artificial intelligence exposure should focus on China rather than broad emerging market funds. He said standard emerging market strategies and plain-vanilla MSCI products do not provide much exposure to Chinese AI names, and noted that South Korean and Taiwanese companies make up almost half of the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) while the iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) lacks a focus on AI stocks. Mattock manages the Matthews China Fund (MCHFX), which invests at least 80% of its net assets in common and preferred stocks of companies located in China, according to the firm's website. The fund was down 4% for the year as of Friday's close, and its largest holdings include ...
Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Eyes $3K, but These Major Hurdles Stand in the Way
CryptoPotato - Ethereum remains in a constructive broader structure despite cooling off after its latest rally. ETH is consolidating below $2.7K after rejection from the $2.75K-$2.82K resistance zone, while the daily moving averages are approaching a potentially important bullish crossover. ETH Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, Ethereum’s structure remains bullish following the explosive […]
AI TRENDS | StarkWare Says Estimated GPU Cost of Quantum-Resistant Bitcoin Transaction Falls Nearly 80%
Binance News - Developers and AI models cut the estimated GPU-compute cost of a quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction nearly 80% in one week. According to NS3.AI, StarkWare said the estimate fell from about $320 to roughly $67. StarkWare cautioned that the $67 figure is only an estimate based on stated hardware assumptions, not a market price.
SEC Signals Crypto Projects Can Keep Developing Without Triggering Securities Rules
CoinPaprika - The SEC's Division of Corporation Finance said token buybacks and network upgrades on functioning crypto systems do not by themselves create securities. A separate CFTC update cleared futures firms to invest customer funds in eligible tokenized assets.
Brazil Extends Fuel Price Subsidies Ahead of Election
Binance News - Brazil extended measures aimed at curbing fuel price increases to keep providing consumers with a price buffer before the first round of the presidential election on October 4. According to Sina Finance, the Finance Ministry said the diesel subsidy of 2.12 reais per liter, which was due to expire on Saturday, will be extended for at least 30 more days under a temporary measure that took effect on May 30, and the extension does not change the subsidy amount. This month, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced further fuel tax cuts to protect consumers from the impact of surging oil prices caused by the U.S.-Iran war. The measures also include tax cuts on gasoline and ethanol.
Bitwise and Vise Launch Diversified Crypto Model Portfolios for Financial Advisors
Binance News - Bitwise and Vise have launched diversified crypto model portfolios for financial advisors through the Vise platform. According to Odaily, the portfolios place crypto assets alongside stocks, bonds, and alternative assets within a single household portfolio framework, with Vise handling allocation, rebalancing, and tax management while Bitwise provides crypto research and model construction. Vise’s network covers more than 135,000 accounts and over $140 billion in platform assets, while Bitwise manages more than $9 billion in client assets.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says “Super Intelligence” Is a More Accurate Name for AI
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said “Super Intelligence” is a more fitting name. According to Odaily, he said the term is more accurate because the word “Artificial” often suggests something fake or unreal, while AI is not fake but an extremely powerful form of intelligence.
Rob Cunningham Says XRP Could Overtake Bitcoin If $10 Trillion Converts Into XRP
Binance News - Rob Cunningham said XRP could overtake Bitcoin if enough of the $10 trillion he discussed converts into XRP. According to NS3.AI, he said the scenario would require capital to be acquired and held in XRP rather than only moving through the XRP Ledger. Cunningham framed the idea as a thought exercise rather than a prediction.