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Bitcoin rebounds to $85K as ETFs attract $134M; El Salvador secures $138M IMF funding.
Musk Wants to Rename SpaceXAI Again. The AI Brand Barely Survived a Quarter
BeInCrypto - The SpaceXAI name change lasted 90 days. Musk now says the AI company will become SpaceXSI after Trump's SI order. The post Musk Wants to Rename SpaceXAI Again. The AI Brand Barely Survived a Quarter appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin’s $85,000 recovery awaits proof that ETF investors kept buying after payrolls
CryptoSlate - Glassnode estimated the probability of an additional quarter-point hike at the Oct. 28 meeting fell from 66% on Sept. 28 to 22% by 15:00 UTC on Oct. 2. The post Bitcoin’s $85,000 recovery awaits proof that ETF investors kept buying after payrolls appeared first on CryptoSlate.
IMF Approves $138M for El Salvador After Bitcoin Accumulation Waiver
CryptoPotato - While El Salvador remains one of the most closely watched countries for its Bitcoin strategy, the IMF agreement calls for less direct state involvement in crypto assets.
Zcash Price Slides 23% as Grayscale ETF Hits Reverse
Bitcoin.com - ZEC’s price has taken a beating after September’s blistering run, tumbling roughly 23% from its Sept. 27 peak of $1,697. The zcash market decline arrived alongside a sharp reversal in Grayscale’s zcash ETF, where aroud $93 million exited during its first negative week. Futures leverage has also been wrung out, leaving ZEC near $1,335 and […]
Iran's Oil Minister Quits Days Before Its Last Cargoes Run Out
BeInCrypto - Iran's oil minister quits as Tehran's last oil cargoes near a mid-October run-out. See why crude prices have not jumped. The post Iran's Oil Minister Quits Days Before Its Last Cargoes Run Out appeared first on BeInCrypto.
SEC Approves Listing of Bitcoin ETF Targeting 3x Daily Futures Moves
Bitcoin.com - A bitcoin fund targeting three times its futures benchmark’s daily performance has secured SEC listing approval. The ruling covers a broader commodity lineup and preserves exchange oversight and brokerage obligations as the sponsor pursues market access. Bitcoin’s Daily Futures Moves Get a 3x Target Investors could gain amplified exposure to bitcoin futures through a newly […]
Jay Clayton Appointed to Head New Trump Administration Intelligence Initiative
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Trump moved fast on this one. Sunday, on Truth Social, President Donald Trump announced he’s creating a new body called… Read the original on Jay Clayton to Lead Trump’s Super Intelligence Force, Joining Ferguson and Kupor. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Trump Taps Jay Clayton, the SEC Chair Who Sued Ripple, to Lead AI Push
Decrypt - President Trump named a new "Super Intelligence Force" to coordinate federal AI policy, with Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton at the helm. As SEC chair, Clayton launched crypto lawsuits including the agency's case against Ripple.
Bitcoin Market Faces Supply Squeeze Amid Challenging Economic Conditions
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin wants $98,000. Badly. A five-week supply squeeze has tightened available coins on the market, and renewed buying interest out… Read the original on Bitcoin’s $98K Ambition: Supply Crunch Meets U.S. Market Dynamics. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
$6M Vanishes From Crypto Vault Controlled by 7 Mystery Signers
Bitcoin.com - A $6 million crypto vault was drained on Base on Oct. 4, yet the strangest part may be who owned it. Nobody publicly knows. Security firms traced about 1,783 wstETH out of the vault, while onchain records point to an anonymous seven-signer Safe. Base itself wasn’t hacked, Aave’s core contracts haven’t been blamed, and the […]
'Uptober' Starts Green as Bitcoin ETFs Draw $134 Million
Decrypt - Spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $134.4 million over the first two trading days of October, rebounding from a Sept. 30 outflow as a weak jobs report cooled Fed rate-hike bets.
Crypto Thefts Surge 462% to $766,490,000 in September With Bitget and Liquid Network Leading Year-to-Date Losses
DailyHODL - Security analysts are reporting a dramatic spike in cryptocurrency hacks resulting in over $766 million in losses for September 2026. The post Crypto Thefts Surge 462% to $766,490,000 in September With Bitget and Liquid Network Leading Year-to-Date Losses appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
3x Bitcoin and Ether futures funds clear SEC listing hurdle
CryptoSlate - The products target triple daily futures-benchmark returns before fees, while registration effectiveness and a first trading date remain unconfirmed. The post 3x Bitcoin and Ether futures funds clear SEC listing hurdle appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Ethereum Creator Vitalik Buterin Reveals Privacy-Focused AI Experiment
U.Today - Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin tests three-layer privacy model for frontier AI. Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin tests three-layer privacy model for frontier AI.
‘More Orange Than Ever’: Saylor Stirs Strategy Bitcoin Buy Speculation
Bitcoin.com - Michael Saylor’s latest message has renewed speculation that Strategy could add to its bitcoin holdings. The company’s orange dot chart accompanies the teaser, following two consecutive weekly acquisitions disclosed in September. Saylor’s Orange Message Puts Another Bitcoin Buy in Focus Strategy could be stacking more bitcoin after Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: […]
'More Orange Than Ever': Michael Saylor Hints at Massive New Bitcoin Buy
U.Today - As MSTR trades at a 14% premium, Michael Saylor hints at a massive new Bitcoin maneuver for Strategy. As MSTR trades at a 14% premium, Michael Saylor hints at a massive new Bitcoin maneuver for Strategy.
Trump AI News: Jay Clayton Lined Up as New AI Czar, Heading up Super Intelligence Taskforce
99Bitcoins - In Trump AI news, The Wall Street Journal reported on October 3 that Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton will lead the administration’s AI response and chair a new White House task force. Clayton told the Journal that he will lead a White House task force to assess both the benefits and risks of artificial.. The post Trump AI News: Jay Clayton Lined Up as New AI Czar, Heading up Super Intelligence Taskforce appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Trump taps intel chief Jay Clayton to lead new Super Intelligence Force
CoinTelegraph - President Donald Trump said US intel chief Clayton will lead the SIF, reporting to the president and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
'We Have Identified You, Sir': Near Intents Recovers $3.8 Million After 48-Hour Ultimatum
Decrypt - Near Intents said the roughly $3.8 million drained in an exploit on Thursday was returned in full, a day after the team said it had identified the attacker and gave them 48 hours to return the funds.
Up and Onwards – Week In Review
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin consolidated after the prior week’s run to $87,300, its highest since January. As of early Friday morning, it looks to be taking another stab at that $87K price level. The S&P 500 slipped to close out its worst month since June, but the Nasdaq held up better on AI and chip strength. Oil stayed […]
Japan adds Garantex to list of Russia sanctions over Ukraine war
CoinTelegraph - Garantex was previously sanctioned by the US, the EU and other jurisdictions for helping Russian entities evade financial restrictions.
Binance will hold some Brazil crypto deposits until users explain where the money came from
CryptoSlate - From Nov. 1, affected international deposits will remain pending until customers provide required transfer details. The post Binance will hold some Brazil crypto deposits until users explain where the money came from appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Analyst Explains What Can Trigger DOGE’s Next Double-Digit Surge
CryptoPotato - Meanwhile, the cooling interest in the spot DOGE ETFs might be a warning sign.
Russia's Finance Ministry Starts Digital Ruble Payroll Experiment for Employees
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Russia’s Finance Ministry quietly crossed a line it hadn’t before. Starting October 1, some of its employees got paid —… Read the original on Russia’s Finance Ministry Begins Paying Employees in Digital Rubles, Testing CBDC Adoption. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Cathie Wood Says the Dollar Could Surge — Here’s What Investors Should Watch
BeInCrypto - The ARK Invest CEO says the US dollar is much stronger than investors think and could appreciate significantly over the next few years. Why is it important for investors? A stronger dollar could pressure gold, reshape bond positioning, and test Bitcoin’s recent ability to rise rapidly. Wood Says Investors Are Watching the Wrong Dollar Chart The post Cathie Wood Says the Dollar Could Surge — Here’s What Investors Should Watch appeared first on BeInCrypto.
IMF Approves Funding for El Salvador Amid Bitcoin Performance Waivers
TheCurrencyAnalytics - El Salvador got the money. The IMF released $138 million to the country after granting waivers for missed performance targets… Read the original on IMF Releases $138 Million to El Salvador Despite Missed Bitcoin Benchmarks. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
PUMP Soars 16% in 24 Hours, Bitcoin Reclaims $85K: Weekend Watch
CryptoPotato - ZRO and AERO are the other notable gainers over the past 24 hours.
How Hamas Moved Over $2 Million Using Crypto and Charities
BeInCrypto - The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned 3 people and 2 charities, accusing them of moving $2 million to Hamas through crypto and sham charities. The charities are Association Baraka and Ensemble C Mieux. The three individuals are reportedly: The Justice Department (DOJ) also unsealed charges against al-Zaq and announced 6 arrests. The post How Hamas Moved Over $2 Million Using Crypto and Charities appeared first on BeInCrypto.
El Salvador receives $138 million from IMF after Bitcoin waivers granted
CoinTelegraph - Efforts will continue to reduce the state’s involvement in Bitcoin-related activities and to strengthen crypto‑asset regulation and governance, the IMF said.
China Built a Car Factory So Full of Robots It Became a Tourist Attraction
Bitcoin.com - Xiaomi’s EV factory in Beijing’s Yizhuang district is drawing about 27,000 lottery applications a month for roughly 1,100 tour spots, turning a production line staffed by around 700 robots and robotic arms and about 100 human overseers into a must-see attraction. The plant can finish a Xiaomi SU7 every 76 seconds, a glimpse of the […]
Bitcoin’s Great Unplug: $1.5 Billion in Hardware Behind the AI Pivot
Bitcoin.com - The hashrate public bitcoin miners shed in the first half of 2026 carries an uncomfortable price tag: roughly $1.5 billion in equivalent hardware investment, even at an assumed acquisition price of just $20 per terahash (TH/s). This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, a weekly newsletter by Blocksbridge Consulting curating the latest news in energy, […]
Crypto Whales Scoop Up $3.6 Million in PUMP
U.Today - Crypto whales have snapped up roughly $3.6 million worth of PUMP as the token extends its explosive rally. Crypto whales have snapped up roughly $3.6 million worth of PUMP as the token extends its explosive rally.
RAIN Experiences Significant Weekend Growth Amid Broader Market Trends
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Key Takeaways Bitcoin trades at $85,043.00 with a 0.6% 24h gain and 59.1% dominance. RAIN reaches $0.0134 after a 24.7%… Read the original on RAIN Soars 24.7% This Weekend as Select Altcoins Drive Retail Excitement. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Russia’s Finance Ministry pays wages in digital rubles for first time
CoinTelegraph - Work on the introduction of the digital ruble to the budget process is being carried out by the Bank of Russia together with the Ministry of Finance.
Ukraine's Robot Offensive Reverses Russian Gains in Donbas, Experts Say
Binance News - According to CNBC, a surprise Ukrainian robot offensive in eastern Donbas appears to have reversed more than a year of Russian territorial gains, with security experts saying the operation has dealt a strategic blow to President Vladimir Putin's territorial ambitions. The counteroffensive, dubbed Operation Vivaldi and launched in May, has seen Ukraine's Third Army Corps deploy large bomber drones and remote-controlled robots behind Russian lines around Lyman in northern Donetsk Oblast. Ukrainian Brigadier-General Andrii Biletskyi said on Sept. 28 that the third phase liberated another 51 square kilometers, bringing the total retaken area to 176 square kilometers, and that the latest fighting caused more than 2,000 Russian losses and led to over 250 Russian soldiers being ...
Bitcoin Surges as Labor Market Weakness Influences Fed Rate Expectations
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin blew past $87,000 on Wednesday. Jobs numbers came in soft, and traders didn’t waste time repositioning. The move wasn’t… Read the original on Bitcoin Surges Past $87K as Weak Jobs Data Fuels Bullish Sentiment. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Why Robert Kiyosaki Treats Bitcoin and Gold Like Insurance
CryptoPotato - The popular author compared BTC and the precious metal to having insurance for your car.
Goldman Sachs Sees Upside In 5 Stocks Ahead Of Earnings Season
Binance News - Goldman Sachs holds buy ratings on five stocks heading into earnings season, with Baker Hughes the only gainer this year and Nu Holdings the weakest performer. The picks span Disney, UPS, Omnicom, Nu Holdings and Baker Hughes, according to BeInCrypto, with reports due between October 20 and around November 12. Goldman’s analysts cited Nu’s U.S. consumer credit push, Disney’s investment cycle, UPS’s post-Amazon margin reset, Omnicom’s organic growth and Baker Hughes’ Chart Industries synergies. Goldman also said Omnicom’s October 20 report could be a catalyst, while UPS and Baker Hughes follow on ...
DWF Labs' Andrei Grachev Says Trump’s $5,000 Dividend Plan Could Send Funds Into Crypto
Binance News - DWF Labs managing partner Andrei Grachev said that if U.S. President Donald Trump wins the midterm elections and distributes $5,000 to each adult U.S. citizen, the payout would equal 150% of the “helicopter money” distributed during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Odaily, he said some of the funds could flow into the crypto market, which may see a bull run similar to 2021, and investors should take profits during the rally before a possible crisis. Trump previously promised to give each adult U.S. citizen a $5,000 “dividend” if Republicans win House and Senate seats in the midterm elections. Based on about 240 million adult U.S. citizens, the plan is expected ...
Russia Initiates Digital Ruble Payments for Government Employees as ATMs Approach
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Russia’s Ministry of Finance has started paying its employees in digital rubles. First salaries processed on October 1, run through… Read the original on Russia’s Digital Ruble Payroll Launch Signals Major Shift for Government Workers. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Data Center Opposition Spreads Across Australia, Asia And Europe
Binance News - Opposition to AI data centers is spreading beyond the US, with residents in Australia, South Korea, Japan and Malaysia challenging projects near their homes. Goodman has dropped Project Mars in Sydney’s Lane Cove suburb after local backlash, according to BeInCrypto, while Victoria has introduced new rules requiring data centers to supply their own renewable energy, avoid drinking water for cooling and sit at least 150 meters from homes. In the US, local resistance blocked or delayed about 120 projects worth nearly $200 billion in the first half of 2026.
Goldman Sachs Predicts Upside in 5 Stocks
BeInCrypto - Goldman Sachs holds buy ratings on 5 stocks heading into the upcoming earnings season. Four have lost ground in 2026, leaving Baker Hughes as the only gainer. The picks span theme parks, parcel delivery, advertising, Latin American banking and oilfield services. All the companies report their earnings between late October and mid-November. Goldman Sachs is The post Goldman Sachs Predicts Upside in 5 Stocks appeared first on BeInCrypto.
America's Data Center Revolt Finds New Recruits in Australia, Europe and Asia
BeInCrypto - Opposition to AI data centers is spreading beyond the US. Residents in Australia, South Korea, Japan and Malaysia are now challenging projects planned near their homes. In Sydney, Australia’s largest property company has dropped a data center that would have stood about 20 meters from homes. The plan had drawn fierce local opposition. Residents From The post America's Data Center Revolt Finds New Recruits in Australia, Europe and Asia appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Medvedev Says Russia Will Not Sacrifice Ties With Iran
Binance News - According to Jin10, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said Russia was ready to play a mediating role between the United States and Iran to end the war, while Moscow would never sacrifice its relationship with Tehran. Medvedev also said Russia-Iran ties were at an unprecedented level, with bilateral trade rising 20% last year. He added that the planned Rasht-Astara railway would have a transformative impact, saying it would connect the Iranian city of Rasht with Astara on the Azerbaijani border. Medvedev said the project, funded by Russia and Iran, is a key part of the International North-South Transport Corridor, which runs through Azerbaijan and Iran and connects Europe, Russia, the Persian Gulf region and India. He also said Russia plans to build a ...
BTC Whale Opens 7x Long Position Worth $10.27 Million
Binance News - A monitored address opened a 7x long position on 121.23 BTC early this morning, with an entry price of $84,918.9 and an unrealized loss of $20,000. According to Foresight News, the position was valued at $10.27 million.
Polymarket Padres Option Jumps to 43.5% in Brewers Matchup Market
Binance News - Catcher Predict monitoring showed sharp volatility in the Polymarket submarket for the San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers event. According to ChainCatcher, the San Diego Padres option rose from 24.5% one hour earlier to 43.5% at the time of reporting, a 19 percentage point increase. The article said related breaking news may have influenced the move.
Zama Rises 15.99% as It Hits Intraday High of 0.09 USDT
Binance News - Zama (ZAMA) reached an intraday high of 0.09 USDT and was last reported at 0.089 USDT. According to Foresight News, Bitget market data showed the token was up 15.99% over the past 24 hours.
Doctor Profit Shorts Bitcoin at $86,200, Targets $79,000
Binance News - Doctor Profit said he has opened a short position on Bitcoin at $86,200 and plans to add to the short between $86,500 and $89,500. According to ChainCatcher, his current target price remains $79,000.
U.S. Expels Two Members of Iran's U.N. General Assembly Delegation
Binance News - According to Jin10, Axios reported on October 3, citing U.S. officials, that two members of Iran's delegation attending the U.N. General Assembly in New York were expelled from the United States on October 3 after being told to leave the country several days earlier.
Arkham Says It Has Tracked About 78% of Strategy's Bitcoin Holdings
Binance News - Arkham said it has tracked about 78% of Strategy's 847,700 bitcoin holdings. According to Odaily, the tagged wallet assets are worth $40.28 billion, while another $15.5 billion in assets are marked as held by Fidelity Custody. In the snapshot, Strategy's bitcoin reserves were valued at $71.4 billion. Saylor had previously said the addresses would not be made public. Arkham first tagged most of the holdings in May 2025, and the remaining holdings have not been identified.
Fed Minutes, Bowman Speech, and U.S. Jobless Claims Due This Week
Binance News - Markets will focus on the Federal Reserve's policy path, Middle East and energy policy, and dollar liquidity after a weaker-than-expected nonfarm payrolls report and a rebound in long-dated U.S. Treasury yields. According to PANews, the coming week includes several scheduled data releases and Fed events, all listed in UTC +8. On Monday at 5:00 p.m., the eurozone will release August producer price index data. At 10:00 p.m. Monday, the U.S. ISM non-manufacturing PMI for September is due. On Tuesday at 10:45 p.m., Fed Governor Michelle Bowman is scheduled to speak. On Wednesday, the size of the U.S. 20- to 30-year Treasury buyback operation is pending. On Thursday at 2:00 a.m., the Federal Reserve will publish the minutes of its September policy meeting. At 3:00 a.m. ...
AI-Fueled Share Sales Lift Hong Kong Fundraising to a Summer Record
Binance News - Bankers in Hong Kong skipped the summer break as an AI-fueled rush for capital sent share sales to a record, defying a bruising selloff in the city's stocks, according to Bloomberg. IPOs, placements and block trades raised $47.5 billion in July-September — the biggest haul ever for the period — pushing this year's total above $92 billion and within reach of the $112.5 billion record set in 2021, though a recent surge in bond yields and poor deal performance are making investors and issuers more cautious. Chinese companies raised ever-larger sums and returned to market faster to fund AI expansion: Alibaba's $10.2 billion follow-on was the biggest deal of the period, Zhongji Innolight raised almost $8 billion in Hong Kong's largest listing in nearly seven years, and AI model maker ...
Vitalik Buterin Describes Privacy-Focused AI Experiment for Personalized Health Advice
Binance News - Vitalik Buterin said on Farcaster that he is running a personal experiment to generate personalized diet and exercise recommendations from health and travel data while preserving privacy through a combination of local and remote frontier models. According to ChainCatcher, the system uses a three-layer privacy architecture: a local model, Qwen 3.8 Flash Next, rewrites user queries to avoid exposing writing style, zkAPI hides payment information, and Tor masks IP addresses. Buterin said the system is already working, but he identified three shortcomings. Tor is inefficient and adds high latency when trying to de-link ...
GEOPOLITICS | Mexico Says Troops Deployed to Texas Border With US
Binance News - Mexico said its troops were sent to a border area in Texas in conjunction with the US as part of “mirror operations,” according to Bloomberg. The Mexican government said Saturday that the deployment was joint.
XRP Price Consolidation Persists Amid ETF Activity and Legislative Developments
TheCurrencyAnalytics - XRP can’t catch a break. Ripple’s token has been grinding sideways around $1.50 for weeks now, trapped between resistance at… Read the original on XRP Struggles Near $1.50 as ETF Inflows Surge to $121 Million. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Polymarket Giants Exact Win Margin Market Jumps to 46.5%
Binance News - The probability of the "Giants win by exactly 1-6 points" outcome in Polymarket's "Cardinals vs. Giants" market rose sharply from 14% one hour earlier to 46.5%, according to Catcher Predict monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflected a 32.5 percentage point swing in the submarket, and users were advised to watch for the impact of breaking news.
GEOPOLITICS | Lula, Bolsonaro Tied in Brazil Election Polls
Binance News - President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro are locked in a tight race as Brazil heads into Sunday’s election, according to a pair of new polls. Bloomberg reported the surveys show the two candidates remain in a dead heat.
Russia Begins Paying Government Employees Using Digital Ruble Initiative
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Russia just paid government workers in digital rubles. Not a pilot. Not a simulation. The Russian Ministry of Finance has… Read the original on Russia Pays Government Workers in Digital Rubles, ATM Withdrawals Coming Soon. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Porsche Ends Web3 Project and PIONEERS CIRCLE on October 1
Binance News - Porsche announced on October 1 that it has ended its Web3 project and PIONEERS CIRCLE. According to Odaily, the PORSCHE 911 NFT remains in holders' wallets and on-chain, the PIONEERS Discord server will become a read-only archive, and the @eth_porsche account will stop updating. The collection was originally planned for 7,500 NFTs and opened for minting in January 2023 at 0.911 ETH each, but 2,363 were ultimately minted. Porsche did not announce any token burn, buyback, migration, or redemption plan, and holders can still keep, transfer, or list the NFTs for trading. ...
Packers Option on Polymarket's Buccaneers Matchup Jumps to 46%
Binance News - The Packers option in Polymarket's "Packers vs. Buccaneers" event saw sharp volatility in the submarket "2H Spread -2.5," rising from 26.5% one hour earlier to 46% at the time of monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflected a 19.5 percentage point swing and came amid a reported sudden news impact.
Iranian Media: Revolutionary Guards Take Action Against 7 'Violating' Tankers
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy took action against at least 7 "violating" tankers in the Strait of Hormuz over the past 5 days, and Fars News said the Iranian side has acted against more than one tanker per day on average despite U.S. claims that the strait remains open and under U.S. control.
Polymarket Bitcoin 2026 Price Prediction Market Volume Reaches $72.6 Million
Binance News - Polymarket’s Bitcoin 2026 price prediction market has reached a trading volume of $72.6 million, with a reference price of about $84,950. According to Odaily, the market-implied probabilities show Bitcoin has a 73% chance of reaching $90,000 before 2027, a 54% chance of reaching $95,000, and a 39% chance of reaching $100,000. Kalshi’s Bitcoin year-end closing price prediction market has a trading volume of about $39.5 million and a forecast value of $86,240. According to Odaily, Claude Opus 5.5 and ChatGPT-6 Astra forecast Bitcoin at $91,500 and $94,000, respectively, on December 31, 2026.
Fed, ECB Minutes to Highlight Easing Rate-Hike Bets
Binance News - Federal Reserve and European Central Bank minutes are expected to show policymakers are less urgent about following up September rate increases at this month’s meetings, according to Bloomberg. The shift comes after softer US jobs data and acute stress in French financial markets.
NASA and SpaceX Set Crew-12 Space Station Departure for October 7
Binance News - According to Jin10, NASA and SpaceX (SPCX.O) have set the earliest Crew-12 departure from the space station for October 7.
Iraq Loads 2 Million Barrels of Crude on VLCC Outside the Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iraq said it had loaded 2 million barrels of crude oil onto a very large crude carrier outside the Strait of Hormuz, a move aimed at giving the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) greater sales flexibility, and it is seeking to buy specialized crude tankers to expand its fleet.
Morgan Stanley Estimates Treasury Cash-Futures Basis Positions Fell 20% This Year
Binance News - Morgan Stanley estimated that Treasury cash-futures basis positions fell 20% this year to about $1.2 trillion, according to September 24 reports. According to NS3.AI, hedge funds finance these trades through borrowing that can expire before the positions pay off. Morgan Stanley said it had not found evidence of broad basis-related market stress at that point. The bank noted that a decline in positions alone cannot distinguish orderly exits from forced selling, and that replacement buyers may demand higher yields, which could raise government borrowing costs even without a market breakdown.
Iran Air Defense System Activated Twice on Qeshm Island
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian air defenses were activated twice on Qeshm Island on the evening of October 3, and related sounds were heard in multiple parts of the island. Local residents said at least one aircraft was hit over Qeshm Island during the activation, and they also found a booster from an Iranian air-defense missile at a location on the island.
Ripple Price Analysis: XRP’s Tightening Consolidation Puts $2 Breakout in Focus
CryptoPotato - XRP is consolidating after a sharp recovery from the $1.00 area, with price now holding well above the major support zones visible on the daily chart. The broader structure has improved, although the 4-hour chart shows that XRP is still trading beneath a descending trendline and remains capped by the $1.60-$1.70 resistance region. XRP Price […]
Lyft Agrees to $272.5 Million Settlement Over California Driver Classification Claims
Binance News - Lyft has agreed to a $272.5 million settlement over claims from California drivers that the company treated them as contractors rather than employees. According to NS3.AI, the deal includes fees and costs and covers claims from April 5, 2016, through December 15, 2020. At least $237,075,000 is reserved for drivers based on hours and miles driven. The settlement remains subject to court approval. Lyft said in an SEC filing that the agreement is not an admission of liability.
Bessent Says Rising U.S. Treasury Yields Track Global Trends, Backs Argentina Aid
Binance News - U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said the recent rise in U.S. Treasury yields is in line with global trends and does not warrant excessive concern. According to ChainCatcher, he also praised U.S. financial intervention in Argentina and said he is open to similar aid in the future. Bessent dismissed concerns about an AI bubble, saying companies such as Microsoft, Google, and Meta are driving significant revenue growth.
Lyft Handing Out $272,500,000 After Ride-Hailing Giant Settles Over Alleged Misclassification of California Drivers
DailyHODL - Lyft has agreed to hand hundreds of millions of dollars to California drivers who say the company treated them as contractors instead of employees. The settlement totals $272.5 million, including fees and costs, and resolves claims from the state attorney general, city attorneys, the labor commissioner and private plaintiffs covering April 5th, 2016, through December […] The post Lyft Handing Out $272,500,000 After Ride-Hailing Giant Settles Over Alleged Misclassification of California Drivers appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Dormant Bitcoin Addresses Transfer 5,419.45 BTC in September
Binance News - Dormant Bitcoin addresses transferred 5,419.45 BTC in September across 94 transactions, with the amount valued at about $457 million. According to Odaily, the total was lower than August's 6,427.59 BTC but higher than July's level. Wallets created in 2016 transferred 1,556.53 BTC in 13 transactions, while wallets created in 2013 moved about 888.91 BTC in 26 transactions. According to Odaily, about 57 other transfers involved Bitcoin that had been dormant for 12 to 16 years, and September 6 saw the largest daily transfer volume at 1,620.39 BTC.
Cryptocurrency Companies List 1,241 Positions in September as Applications Fall
Binance News - Cryptocurrency companies listed 1,241 positions in September, more than triple July's 382, according to recruitment platform CryptoJobsList. According to NS3.AI, job applications fell, while finance, engineering and trading led hiring demand. Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana were the most frequently requested blockchain skills.
OpenPayd Expects Nasdaq Listing by Year-End, CEO Says
Binance News - OpenPayd expects to complete its planned Nasdaq listing by the end of the year, CEO Iana Dimitrova said. According to NS3.AI, the London-based payments infrastructure company is also preparing to enter the U.S. market and pursue further acquisitions. OpenPayd reported $73 million in revenue for its latest financial year. Dimitrova said the proposed merger with Titan Acquisition Corp. is expected to close this year, barring a significant external disruption, although the deal still needs an effective registration statement, Titan shareholder approval, and other conditions.
STOCKS | U.S. Stocks Move Toward 23-Hour Trading Starting December 6
Binance News - U.S. stocks are set to enter a 23-hour trading era starting December 6, with Nasdaq and NYSE Arca among four major exchanges adding overnight sessions. According to Sina Finance, the expansion is aimed at competing with round-the-clock trading in cryptocurrencies and prediction markets, while also capturing incremental demand from overseas investors. The SEC said overnight trading currently accounts for about 1% of total U.S. stock turnover, but its year-on-year growth has reached 358%. The article said the U.S. stock market will keep only one hour of closure each day, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., for system maintenance and trade processing. ...
Nvidia Authorizes Additional $150 Billion Buyback as Micron Lifts Outlook
Binance News - According to CNBC, Nvidia authorized an additional $150 billion in share repurchases, lifting its remaining authorization to $235 billion, while Micron Technology reported revenue of $54.23 billion and adjusted earnings of $33.42 per share for the quarter and guided for $61.5 billion in first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue and $38.15 in adjusted EPS. Micron also said roughly 75% of its expected 2027 output is already spoken for and that it has signed 26 strategic customer agreements, up from 16 last quarter. The article also said U.S. stocks rose Friday after September nonfarm payrolls showed the economy added 29,000 jobs and unemployment increased to 4.2%, while the Dow fell 1.26% for the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.3%, and the Nasdaq gained 0.45%.
XRP Lights Up Iconic Namsan Seoul Tower in Historic Crypto Move
U.Today - Namsan Seoul Tower illuminated to celebrate a record day for the XRP community in Korea. Namsan Seoul Tower illuminated to celebrate a record day for the XRP community in Korea.
Ostium Co-Founder Details Revenue Split, Funding History After Security Incident
Binance News - Ostium co-founder Kaledora outlined the protocol’s financial and revenue model, saying Dune shows about $44.7 million in total revenue over two years from four on-chain fees: $20.39 million in opening fees, $16.5 million in spreads, $4.75 million in rollover fees, and $3.35 million in liquidation fees. According to ChainCatcher, she said $22.14 million, or 49.6%, went to the OLP treasury, while $19.55 million, or 43.8%, was liquidity cost, including $16.05 million in hedging and $3.49 million in hedging-fund interest. She said the remaining gross profit was $2.96 million, or 6.6%, and that the on-chain revenue figure does not include off-chain hedging costs. She added that ...
Conway Research Founder Sigil Wen Launches Private Personal AI App Underdog
Binance News - Conway Research founder Sigil Wen announced the launch of Underdog, a private personal AI designed to run on users' existing devices. According to ChainCatcher, Wen said the project has received support from a16z, Khosla Ventures, Hummingbird VC, Anthology, and several AI industry figures including Patrick Collison, Naval, Guillermo Rauch, Noam Brown, Thomas Wolf, and Logan Kilpatrick. The company said Underdog aims to provide free, usable, reliable, and private AI to billions of people. It also introduced Underdog's Law, which states that frontier intelligence will reach user devices within six months. The project ...
Over $1.5 Billion in Bitcoin Tops BlackRock Holdings in One Month
U.Today - BlackRock spent over $1.5 billion on recent Bitcoin purchases, expanding its holdings while retaining its dominance in the Bitcoin ETF market. BlackRock spent over $1.5 billion on recent Bitcoin purchases, expanding its holdings while retaining its dominance in the Bitcoin ETF market.
Silicon Exchange Launches GPU Infrastructure Financing Platform
Binance News - Silicon Exchange has launched a GPU infrastructure financing platform positioned as a funding method for artificial intelligence infrastructure. According to ChainCatcher, users can hold fractional ownership of real GPU infrastructure while the platform handles deployment and custody, and computing customers use the related hardware. According to ChainCatcher, the company said users can visit its website to view the first GPU vault. The post did not disclose the vault size, hardware model, financing structure, or specific yield arrangements.
AI | Philosophers Warn AI May Alter Human Judgment and Connection
Binance News - Harvard philosopher Michael Sandel says the more immediate issue is whether artificial intelligence changes people themselves by weakening authentic connection, independent thought and how they understand meaning and purpose, according to Bloomberg. Universities are already facing that challenge as students increasingly use AI to learn and communicate. Vanderbilt University Chairman Daniel Diermeier said technological fluency must be paired with the ability to think independently.
GEOPOLITICS | Madrid Housing Protests Stir Spanish Election Speculation
Binance News - Thousands marched in Madrid on Saturday in nationwide protests over housing costs, according to Bloomberg. The demonstrations have fueled speculation that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez could face pressure to call a snap election.
Consumers Tap Home Equity and ChatGPT as Prices Rise
Binance News - American consumers are drawing on resources including food banks and ChatGPT to maintain their lifestyles as prices rise, according to Bloomberg.
Explosion Heard Near Iran's Qeshm Island, Mehr News Agency Reports
Binance News - According to Jin10, Mehr News Agency reported that an explosion was heard in waters near Iran's Qeshm Island, and no security incident or impact occurred on the island itself; the sound was related to activity in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf.
AI TRENDS | Musk Says TSMC-Terafab Talks Are Still in Discussion
Binance News - According to Jin10, Elon Musk said the reported TSMC-Terafab cooperation is still at the discussion stage, but it may make progress.
OpenAI Safety Executive David Robinson Leaves Company
Binance News - OpenAI safety systems executive David Robinson left the company last week. According to ChainCatcher, Robinson previously handled policy planning at OpenAI and helped improve model transparency, including work on system cards. His departure is the latest personnel change in OpenAI's safety team, following the earlier exit of safety chief Johannes Heidecke this year. The company also said on Thursday that it had parted ways with three researchers for violating its sensitive information-sharing policy. The changes come as OpenAI faces a Hugging Face security vulnerability and a ...
Goldman Sachs Sees Buying Opportunities in Disney, UPS, Omnicom, Nu Holdings and Baker Hughes Ahead of Q3 Earnings
Binance News - According to CNBC, Goldman Sachs said investors have several buying opportunities ahead of third-quarter corporate earnings and highlighted Disney, UPS, Omnicom, Nu Holdings and Baker Hughes among its buy-rated stocks. Goldman analyst Michael Ng cut his price target on Disney to $140 from $144 but said the entertainment and theme park company remains a multi-year earnings compounder, while Baker Hughes was reinstated at buy after closing its acquisition of Chart Industries and Nu Holdings was cited for upside tied to its push into U.S. consumer credit lending. Goldman also said UPS should benefit from the completion of its AMZN volume drawdown, and Omnicom could get a lift from stronger media growth and its Q3 results on 20th October.
Brazil Election Pits Lula Against Bolsonaro as Wall Street Bets on Reform Rally
Binance News - According to CNBC, Wall Street is weighing sharply different market outcomes ahead of Brazil's first-round presidential election Sunday, with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva facing Flavio Bolsonaro in a close race and a runoff set for Oct. 25 if no candidate tops 50% of the vote. JPMorgan said Brazilian stocks have already risen alongside Bolsonaro's improving poll numbers, while Kalshi markets show Bolsonaro favored 60% to Lula's 39%. The bank said a Bolsonaro victory could lift bonds, the currency and equities, and it put USD/BRL at 5.50 if Lula wins and 4.90 if Bolsonaro wins. JPMorgan also said MSCI Brazil could have upside potential of 21% to 41% if reform momentum returns, while Citi's Brazil head economist Leonardo Porto said the country needs a 3% to 3.5% fiscal ...
AI | OpenAI Safety Employee Quits, Urges Nuclear-Grade Safeguards
Binance News - An OpenAI employee focused on AI safety has quit and warned that top artificial intelligence firms are not doing enough to reduce the technology’s risks, according to Bloomberg. The departure adds to a growing chorus of employees raising alarms from within the industry.
High Mortgage Rates Push Homeowners To Delay Renovations
Binance News - According to CNBC, elevated mortgage rates are keeping many U.S. homeowners in place and making home equity loans and HELOCs too expensive for some borrowers, which is slowing spending on renovations and other big-ticket projects. Homeowners originated nearly 20% more second mortgages or HELOCs in the second quarter than in the first quarter, but experts said much of that borrowing is being used to cover expenses rather than fund improvements. Facet chief investment officer Tom Graff said rising rates are making home equity more costly to tap and are weighing on consumer spending, especially home renovations. He also said consumer spending is already lagging as a driver of ...
The Pope Has Thoughts on AI Art—And They're Not Flattering
Decrypt - The pontiff says algorithms "lack the spark of humanity," and the Vatican wants to renew an alliance with artists and cultural institutions to protect it.
Bessent Says He Is a Superfan of Elon Musk
Binance News - U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said in a Saturday interview that he is a "superfan" of Elon Musk and again clarified rumors that the two had clashed at the White House during Musk's tenure in the "Department of Government Efficiency." According to Sina Finance, Bessent said he strongly supports what Musk is trying to do with the government and described the relationship as similar to a sports team, where players may argue in the locker room but still go onto the field together. He added that Musk is "amazing" and said, "he is taking us to Mars."
Canada Forms National AI Council to Advise on AI Strategy
Binance News - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on October 2 in Ottawa the creation of a national artificial intelligence council to provide independent, practical advice on Canada’s AI transition. According to ChainCatcher, the council will bring together public- and private-sector stakeholders to advise on the evolution of the AI for All national strategy, including faster adoption, the development of national champions, sovereign AI infrastructure, and stronger AI safety measures. The council’s members include Ajay Agrawal, Yoshua Bengio, Sanja Fidler, John Graham, Gillian Hadfield, Jordan Jacobs, Eric Lamarre, Valérie Pisano, Senator ...
Zcash Says Network Now Has Two Independent Full Node Implementations
Binance News - Zcash said it now has two separate full node implementations that follow the same rules: Zebra and Zakura. According to ChainCatcher, Zebra is a Rust-based full node implementation supported by the Zcash Foundation, while Zakura is another independent full node client. The project also raised a question about whether a second client meaningfully changes the network's decentralization, or whether hash power remains the only key factor.
Ripple President Highlights XRP Ledger's Next Big Institutional Growth Phase
U.Today - XRP Ledger eyes massive growth with tokenized real-world assets (RWA) predicted to reach $30 billion. XRP Ledger eyes massive growth with tokenized real-world assets (RWA) predicted to reach $30 billion.
Auto Repair Shops Face Rising Costs From Vehicle Software And Calibration Needs
Binance News - According to CNBC, increasingly sophisticated vehicles are forcing repair shops to spend more on computers, software and calibration equipment, and mechanics say those costs are being passed on to consumers. Brooklyn auto mechanic Ralph Czeisler said he updates his computers every year and must maintain multiple systems for domestic, Asian and European vehicles, while AAA automotive engineering director Greg Brannon said modern repairs often require a laptop and brand-specific software and data subscriptions. The St. Louis Federal Reserve said repair costs rose about 60% from January 2019 to August 2026, compared with a 32% increase in overall inflation over the same period. A 2023 AAA study found that calibrating advanced driver-assistance systems can increase the cost of a ...
Ripple and XRP Ledger Foundation Launch XRP Asia in Singapore
Binance News - Ripple and the XRP Ledger Foundation have launched a new organization called XRP Asia, headquartered in Singapore and focused on ecosystem development in the Asia-Pacific region. According to ChainCatcher, the group is led by Sabrina Tachdjian, who previously oversaw Hedera Foundation operations in Asia-Pacific and fintech and payments, and earlier managed blockchain investments at LINE. XRP Asia will provide learning resources for developers and startups, along with systems integrator partnership programs, hackathons, office hours, and product implementation guidance. It will also offer go-to-market support, including partner introductions, connections to incubation and grant programs, founder ...
What to Expect in Crypto in October: Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP
U.Today - Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP enter October after a strong third quarter, with ETF flows, Ethereum's upcoming Glamsterdam testnet and shifting market liquidity among the key factors for crypto markets. Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP enter October after a strong third quarter, with ETF flows, Ethereum's upcoming Glamsterdam testnet and shifting market liquidity among the key factors for crypto markets.
Tesla Nearly Quadruples Cybercab Authorizations in Texas
Binance News - According to CNBC, Tesla has nearly quadrupled the number of its Cybercab vehicles authorized for commercial service in Texas in the month since the robotaxi rollout in Austin, rising from 45 at the launch to 169 as of Friday. The company’s Texas Robotaxi fleet also includes 420 Model Y vehicles equipped with Tesla automated driving systems, while Austin remains the only city where Cybercab is currently operating as part of the driverless ride-hail service. Tesla reported better-than-expected third-quarter vehicle deliveries on Friday, lifting the stock almost 5%, though deliveries still fell 2% from a year earlier. The article said Tesla faces technical and regulatory hurdles to expanding the service beyond Austin, including a National Highway Traffic Safety ...