Month: October 2026

BlackRock’s significant Bitcoin acquisitions via IBIT highlight a shift towards institutional investment in regulated crypto products, influencing market dynamics. The post BlackRock’s IBIT buys $195.6 million of Bitcoin in a day, $1.57 billion over the past month appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

OG Ethereum investors woke up a few days ago by completing the biggest move of long-dormant coins since early June. However, the actual number of ETH that reached exchanges was negligible, which suggests that this unusual activity may reflect wallet reshuffling rather than holders rushing to cash out as...

Crypto financing announcements from Sep. 26 through Oct. 2 included $178.6 million across four disclosed transactions, led by Jeeves’ $110 million equity round. World Assets disclosed $49 million in private token sales, while Solana Company priced a $15 million share…...

Apple’s enhanced data access controls on Mac highlight growing privacy concerns and position the company as a key AI gatekeeper. The post Apple to flag AI requests for Mac data after Meta’s Muse complaints appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Bitcoin struggled to hold its rebound as U.S. ETF buying returned, Bitget restored major-asset withdrawals after its $387.5 million breach, and Chainlink outlined banks’ access to Swift’s blockchain ledger. Bitcoin retreats as…...

Bitwise has identified four crypto sectors that benefited from the CLARITY Act’s Senate setback, with NEAR gaining 104% and Uniswap rising 49% between the vote and Sep. 30. Bitwise Asset Management chief investment officer Matt Hougan wrote in a Sep.…...

OpenAI’s costly review highlights the urgent need for robust AI oversight, as regulatory scrutiny and potential structural risks loom large. The post OpenAI’s review of rogue agent activity is costing a projected $500,000 a day appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Rising global opposition to data centers may lead to increased regulatory scrutiny and potential legislative actions in the U.S. The post Global opposition to data centers rises, US states face potential moratoriums appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Schmidt’s stance suggests AI competition will persist, emphasizing the need for robust safety measures and international cooperation to manage risks. The post Eric Schmidt argues a mutual pause in the AI race is unfeasible appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The next 28 days or so are packed with major macro catalysts that could reshape interest-rate expectations and inject fresh volatility into bitcoin and the broader crypto market. After the PCE and jobs data released last week, focus shifts back to the Federal Reserve, which, ahead of the next...