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- Crypto Briefing·Microsoft reclaims $4 trillion market cap as Azure growth revives investor confidence
Microsoft's market cap resurgence signals renewed investor confidence in AI and cloud investments, potentially influencing tech sector strategies.

- Crypto Briefing·Explosions reported in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia amid regional tensions: Tasnim
Riyadh explosions heighten regional security concerns, potentially impacting airspace operations and market stability amid ongoing tensions.

- The Block·Blur to shut down frontend next month as NFT trading volume dwindles
The NFT marketplace's frontend next month while the protocol stays onchain. The BLUR token fell more than 20%.

- Decrypt·AI Will Hit 40% of Jobs, IMF Warns. Young People Are First in Line
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva says AI investment is holding global growth near 3%, with Asian chipmakers winning big, while warning of a 'slow-moving tsunami' for young workers.
3 outlets · also Cryptopolitan, Crypto Briefing

- Cryptopolitan·BNBBinance launches AI market assistant as exchanges race on AI edge
Binance released its free AI trading assistant for English-speaking users on October 12, following the beta testing by about 150,000 individuals. The beta was launched on September 7. According to Binance, the tool will offer such features…
2 outlets · also The Block

- Crypto Briefing·Nvidia, AMD shares fall as OpenAI revenue report rattles AI investors
The event highlights the vulnerability of AI infrastructure stocks to customer concentration, impacting chipmaker and cloud valuations significantly.

- Decrypt·BTCUK Freezes $12M London Penthouse of Alleged Prince Group Finance Chief
Thet Li is accused of running the finances of a scam empire tied to $14 billion in Bitcoin the U.S. has moved to seize.
2 outlets · also Cryptopolitan

- Cointelegraph·XRPBTCStandard Chartered adds Ripple USD custody, eyes LMAX collateral deal
Standard Chartered has launched custody for Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin on the XRP Ledger and plans to let institutions use the tokens as trading collateral.
9 outlets · also Crypto Briefing, The Block +6

- Cryptopolitan·Google and Meta adopt Nvidia networking gear at OCP summit
Nvidia said Google and Meta, two of its largest customers and its sharpest rivals in custom AI silicon, are picking up its networking hardware. The company made a set of announcements at the Open Compute Project Global Summit in San Jose…

- Crypto Briefing·Anthropic pledges $30B in Azure compute as Claude moves into Copilot
Microsoft's integration of Anthropic's Claude into Copilot diversifies AI options, impacting enterprise decision-making and compliance dynamics.

- CoinDesk·BTCSWI raises $894 million to repurpose former FTX bitcoin miner Genesis Digital to AI
SWI Group said it would use the proceeds from an 800 million-euro ($894 million) fundraise to transform Genesis Digital Assets, acquired from the FTX bankruptcy, from a bitcoin miner to an AI-focused data center.
6 outlets · also Crypto Briefing, Cryptonews +3

- Crypto Briefing·Cerebras stock hits record low of $146.98, down 62% from its first-day high
Cerebras' stock plunge highlights the volatility and competitive pressures in the AI chip market, impacting investor confidence and future growth.

- Cryptopolitan·Can Trump’s diesel deal with Russia’s Putin actually work?
Trump wants to buy diesel from Russia to bring down fuel prices for American drivers. But can a deal with Vladimir Putin fix an energy crunch when Russia is still bombing Ukraine, Congress has already restricted Russian fuel, and the…

- The Block·CFTC’s new crypto framework could face 2028 election deadline, says TD Cowen
Newly proposed rules for leveraged and margined crypto trading may be too late as the 2028 election cycle looms, according to TD Cowen.
2 outlets · also Crypto Briefing

- Crypto Briefing·AI’s circular financing loop is pulling in billions from abroad, and 2008 comparisons are back
The AI sector's intricate financing and rising debt echo pre-2008 risks, potentially destabilizing markets and complicating investor strategies.

- Crypto Briefing·Meta’s Muse Wonder AI rivals OpenAI, Anthropic models: FT
Meta's AI advancements could intensify competition, prompting strategic shifts and innovation in the AI sector, impacting market dynamics.
6 outlets · also Cryptopolitan, Decrypt +1

- The Defiant·Robinhood Reports $15B in Stock Token Trading as Chain Passes 100 Days
The company says its stock tokens have reached 200,000 holders, while Morpho’s dashboard shows about $1.1 billion deposited on the network.
2 outlets · also Crypto Briefing

- CoinDesk·IMF finds demand for tokenized stocks, says the market is still volatile, illiquid
Investors are using blockchain-based shares for smaller and after-hours trades. The IMF says liquidity, legal rules and settlement systems have not caught up.
7 outlets · also CryptoSlate, Decrypt +4

- The Defiant·Canton Records Over $155 Million in Q3 Fees, CertiK Says
The network burns Canton Coin to pay for services, while its recorded daily fee pace was below the 30-day snapshot Converge reported in June.

- The Defiant·Citi Details Stablecoin Checkout With Coinbase and Fiat Payouts
The US-first expansion would let institutional merchants receive fiat without holding digital assets. General availability and supported tokens remain unspecified.

- BeInCrypto·Broadcom CEO Uses Crypto’s Favorite Criticism on AI Investors
Broadcom makes the chips behind the AI boom. On Monday, its boss told a Singapore audience that many people funding that boom “have no clue what they are investing in.” Some, Hock Tan said, expect so much that “it’s almost like they are in…
3 outlets · also Crypto Briefing
- Cryptopolitan·Kanishka Narayan warns AI labs to hold back models they can't control
UK AI minister Kanishka Narayan told AI labs not to release models they can't control, as the AI Security Institute tests Google's Gemini 4 Argon.

- U.Today·BTCUK Court Drops Key Ruling in Massive 61,000-Bitcoin Case
The U.K. High Court has delivered a pivotal ruling in the battle over 61,000 seized Bitcoin, potentially denying thousands of Chinese fraud victims access to the cryptocurrency's massive price gains.
- Crypto Briefing·Commerce plans to move CAISI under direct White House oversight
Direct White House oversight of CAISI could centralize AI governance, impacting transparency, international collaboration, and industry dynamics.

- Crypto Briefing·Navitas teams up with Nvidia to rewire power delivery for AI data centers
Navitas and Nvidia's collaboration could revolutionize AI data centers by enhancing power efficiency, reducing material costs, and boosting scalability.

- Crypto Briefing·Meta’s Muse AI agent described explicit encounters despite a ban on adult content
Meta's Muse AI's explicit content issue raises trust concerns, highlighting the challenges of maintaining policy compliance in AI systems.
- Crypto Briefing·OpenAI in talks to give a startup deep access to Sora for filmmaker tools
OpenAI's selective partnerships could reshape the film industry by integrating AI tools, raising questions about copyright and creative control.

- Crypto Briefing·Kalshi brings election betting odds to CBS News as most Americans object
The integration of election betting odds into mainstream media may challenge traditional polling credibility and face public resistance.
- Crypto Briefing·Anthropic warns small AI models may soon self-replicate on IoT devices
The potential for small AI models to self-replicate on IoT devices could challenge existing AI safety frameworks and necessitate new regulations.

- Decrypt·From GTA V on iPhone to Free Photoshop: This AI Tool Is Upending Software
REA, a free toolkit that hands AI agents the keys to reverse engineering, crossed 100,000 GitHub stars in a week as AI-decompiled game mods, console ports, and Adobe clones flood the internet.

- CoinDesk·BTCLedger claims CryptoBilis cases are limited as up to $93M is traced, $10M frozen
Ledger said every confirmed case involves devices sold by the Southeast Asian reseller, but critics say the hardware-wallet maker must answer for an authorized sales channel.
16 outlets · also Cryptopolitan, The Defiant +8

- CryptoPotato·BTCNEAR, FIL, ICP Rocket by Double Digits, BTC Rejected at $84K Again: Market Watch
ZRO, ALGO, and VVV have posted notable gains as well over the past day.
3 outlets · also U.Today, Crypto Briefing

- Crypto Briefing·Intel begins customer sampling of D-Series GPUs, expands AI infrastructure
Intel's strategic focus on AI inference with D-Series GPUs could reshape data center dynamics, challenging NVIDIA and AMD's market dominance.

- Crypto Briefing·Trump endorses Marshall in tight 2026 Kansas Senate race
Trump's endorsement may sway Republican turnout, impacting Senate control dynamics and reflecting his enduring influence in key races.

- Decrypt·ETHBitmine Adds $32M in Ethereum as Tom Lee Says Firm Is Nearly 'Done Stacking'
The Ethereum treasury firm now holds 6.03 million ETH, 4.9% of supply, as Lee predicts the biggest crypto bull market yet.
8 outlets · also The Block, Bitcoin.com News +5

- Cryptopolitan·Microsoft deploys own AI chip in cost cutting plan
Microsoft is stepping up its push into custom AI chips with the launch of Azure Maia 300, its third-generation processor, as it looks to move most of its AI workloads to the Maia platform from 2027 and cut its reliance on Nvidia and AMD.…
4 outlets · also Crypto Briefing, Forkast

- Cryptonews·China Crypto Strategy Expands as Beijing Backs National Blockchain Network
Conflux rose more than 26% after China outlined a national blockchain network, but the plan does not confirm CFX will be used or crypto rules will ease.
2 outlets · also Crypto Briefing

- Cryptopolitan·Polkadot proposes moving away from paid marketing toward on-chain user incentives
Polkadot’s community foundation has filed a governance mandate that would crown dotUSD the DAO’s favored stablecoin. This is coming a few days after the token went live. The token is backed entirely by Tether’s USDT, which is not the same…

- CryptoPotato·BTCBitcoin Miner Fees Fall to Just 0.64% of Revenue, Analyst Says
Bitcoin's recovery from $59,000 to $84,000 has improved mining economics, but older equipment remains under pressure.

- BeInCrypto·BTCUS Dollar Hits 18-Month High: What It Means for Bitcoin and Stocks
The dollar hit an 18-month high as traders bet on a December Fed hike. See what Wednesday's CPI could change.
- Decrypt·SOLSolana Treasury Firm DeFi Development Keeps Buying SOL as CHAD Preferred Stock Hits Record
The Nasdaq-listed company now holds about 2.59 million SOL, but its weekly purchases keep shrinking.
3 outlets · also Crypto Briefing, The Block

- Crypto Briefing·Epic Games tells Disney shooter developers to build with AI first
Epic's AI-first approach in game development could redefine creative roles, spark industry debate on originality, and impact job dynamics.
- Crypto Briefing·Morgan Stanley projects tokenized assets market could hit $10T by 2030
The projected growth in tokenized assets could revolutionize financial markets, driving innovation and increasing institutional participation.
- Crypto Briefing·Nvidia reportedly halts GeForce RTX 5090 production to prioritize AI and pro GPUs
Nvidia's shift towards AI and professional GPUs highlights the growing prioritization of AI demands over consumer gaming needs, impacting gamers.

- Crypto Briefing·JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs push $5B Volta AI loan at steeper yields
Rising yields on AI infrastructure loans highlight investor caution, signaling a shift towards more stringent risk assessments in tech financing.

- Cointelegraph·Crypto PACs report $2.7M spending blitz on House races as midterms loom
With just 22 days until the US midterm elections, a crypto-aligned committee has announced another major ad expenditure to support “pro-crypto” candidates in 2026.

- Cryptopolitan·Bank of England signals no rush on the digital pound weeks before it’s due to decide
The Bank of England does not see any reason to rush the creation of a digital currency for the UK. Sarah Breeden, the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, made this clear, as the central bank is set to decide before this year runs out…

- Cointelegraph·US accounting overhaul could make stablecoins more attractive to corporations: Tempo
A Tempo report examines how proposed US accounting rules could change corporate stablecoin holdings, with direct redemption rights determining which tokens qualify as cash.

- Crypto Briefing·XRPEvernorth Holdings shares rise 5% in Nasdaq debut as XRP treasury firm goes public
Evernorth's Nasdaq debut highlights growing institutional interest in crypto, offering traditional investors a regulated entry into the XRP market.

- Crypto Briefing·USDC traded $40.2 billion on DEXs during Q3 weekends while banks were closed
USDC's weekend DEX trading highlights the growing shift towards decentralized finance, challenging traditional banking's operational limitations.

- Crypto Briefing·Bitfinex Securities launches tokenized fund offerings using Tether’s Hadron
Bitfinex Securities' tokenized fund offerings could enhance digital asset market accessibility and diversification, impacting global investment strategies.

- CryptoSlate·BTCBitcoin options price a quiet CPI week while shorts cluster at $76,000–$80,000
Bitcoin options expiring Friday carry substantial put exposure below the market price, while short-term volatility pricing has fallen ahead of Wednesday's US inflation report. Data from Coinbase-owned Deribit, a crypto options exchange,…

- Bitcoin.com News·XRPXRP ETF Buyers Refuse to Quit Despite Sitting on a $230M Paper Loss
U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pulled in a net $11.31 million last week, even as XRP lost about 8% over the same five trading days. A Green Week on a Red Chart Data compiled by Sosovalue shows XRP spot ETFs booked net inflows…
2 outlets · also Cryptonews

- Cryptopolitan·Kazakhstan’s central bank plans to reduce its gold holdings as U.S. Treasury yields surge
Kazakhstan, one of the world’s biggest gold buyers, is preparing to sell some holdings as U.S. Treasury yields soar. Bonds now offer returns that bullion cannot: gold itself pays no interest. The National Bank of Kazakhstan wants gold’s…

- Decrypt·XRPRipple-Backed Evernorth Hits Nasdaq Holding 473 Million XRP Worth Far Less Than It Paid
Evernorth's XRPN shares began trading Monday after its SPAC merger closed, but 80% of SPAC investors cashed out first and its XRP stash is worth roughly 40% less than at signing.
7 outlets · also BeInCrypto, Bitcoin.com News +4

- Crypto Briefing·Polymarket US trades $2.72 billion in notional volume in a single week
Polymarket US's surge in trading volume highlights the growing influence of sports markets and the potential for increased regulatory scrutiny.

- Forkast·SAP’s Joule Assistants Are Now Executing Inside Production Business Workflows at Novartis, Nestlé, and PwC
At SAP Connect in Las Vegas today, CEO Christian Klein declared that “The Autonomous Enterprise has arrived.” While this framing serves as the company’s vision for the future, the actual substance of the event focused on moving Joule…
- Crypto Briefing·BTCStormrake says debanking is the biggest barrier to Bitcoin adoption in Australia
Debanking hinders Bitcoin growth in Australia, prompting firms to enhance compliance or explore overseas markets, impacting the crypto ecosystem.

- Crypto Briefing·OpenAI expands Dublin hiring plans to 450 roles as European push accelerates
OpenAI's expansion in Dublin strengthens Ireland's position as a European tech hub, potentially boosting local economy and AI talent attraction.

- Crypto Briefing·BTCSenegal eyes Bitcoin mining as it restructures its debt
Senegal's Bitcoin mining pilot highlights the potential for innovative solutions to economic challenges but underscores the risks of volatile revenue.

- Crypto Briefing·1inch hosts Groundwork forum in Washington to tackle DeFi policy and education
The forum's collaboration between DeFi leaders and policymakers could shape future regulations, impacting the industry's growth and innovation.

- BeInCrypto·Weekly Trading Data Show Crypto Markets May Expect Prices to Fall
Stablecoin supply fell $856 million and DEX spot volume dropped 19% last week, hinting at weaker crypto demand.
- Crypto Briefing·Zuckerberg says Meta has reached the AI frontier and rejects calls to slow down
Zuckerberg's stance may influence AI governance debates, emphasizing internal safety over industry-wide pauses, impacting future regulations.

- CryptoSlate·SOLSolana’s offline-signing proposal would keep approvals valid after failed transactions
Proposed signer programs would preserve offline approval while requiring affected operators to reassess account authorities, application access and custody controls.

- Bitcoin.com News·XRPSleuth ZachXBT Blasts Ripple’s Cheap $250K Payout for 18T XRP Bug
The renowned blockchain sleuth criticized the reward the Ripple Ledger Foundation gave Cayden Liao and Veria Labs after a bug that, if exploited, would have let someone issue 18 trillion XRP in a single transaction, 184 times the original…
4 outlets · also U.Today, Cryptopolitan +1

- Crypto Briefing·Argentina’s central bank says no to crypto in banks this year
Argentina's crypto ban may drive users to decentralized platforms, highlighting the tension between regulatory caution and market demand.

- Bitcoin.com News·Polymarket Whale Loses $147K Eagles Bet After a Last-Second 57-Yard Kick
A Polymarket trader who put about $146,700 on the Philadelphia Eagles was eight seconds from a $623,449 payout on Sunday. Then the Jacksonville Jaguars returned a kickoff 53 yards, and Cam Little made a 57-yard field goal as time expired…

- Forkast·Deploying Blind: AI Agent Adoption Has Outpaced Its Evidence
Ninety-three percent of technology leaders believe AI will eventually run their businesses autonomously. Seven percent have made it work. That gap — between belief and proof, between deployment and measurement — is the real story of the…
- The Block·SOLStoneX raises Securitize price target 50% as tokenized stock platform opens new revenue stream
StoneX lifts SECZ price target to $18 from $12, citing new revenue from the Securitize Stocks tokenized trading platform on Solana.

- Crypto Briefing·US reverses course, restores UK access to frontier AI models for testing
The restored UK access to AI models highlights the fragility of international tech collaborations amid shifting political landscapes.

- Cointelegraph·BTCBitcoin miners face widening AI financing costs as lenders scrutinize deals
The Bitcoin mining industry needs roughly $50 billion to complete planned AI infrastructure projects, with IREN, Riot Platforms and HIVE Digital facing major funding gaps.
2 outlets · also Crypto Briefing

- Bitcoin.com News·Ontology Halts L1 Blockchain for 41 Hours Over an Unknown Threat
Ontology pulled the emergency brake on its blockchain for nearly two days, freezing block production after a security warning involving an unnamed ecosystem project. By Monday, Oct. 12, the network was running again, with operators…
2 outlets · also The Defiant

- U.Today·ADACardano (ADA) Network Marks Biggest Transaction Day Since 2021
Cardano logs a historic 1,780,896 transactions in Epoch 660, marking its highest network usage since late 2021.
- Crypto Briefing·ETHButerin outlines ambitious Ethereum upgrade plan for 2030
Buterin's 2030 Ethereum upgrade plan could boost scalability and security, potentially enhancing investor confidence and market activity.

- Forkast·Broadcom’s Financing Web Spans Both Biggest AI Labs. The Deal Isn’t Done.
Broadcom is no longer just selling chips to the AI industry’s biggest labs. It is financing them. The chipmaker, which already lent Anthropic $42 billion through a convertible note facility disclosed in Anthropic’s S-1, is now in talks to…
- Decrypt·BTCBitcoin Spooked? Crypto Fear and Greed Index Drops to Pre-Rally August Lows
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has dropped to 56 from an August peak of 82, as oil, bond yields, and ETF outflows hit Bitcoin in October.
2 outlets · also Crypto Briefing

- Cointelegraph·BTCBitcoin drops 2.2% as Ukraine, Iran strikes send oil toward one-month high
Bitcoin price action stayed rangebound after failing to sustain above $84,000 into the Wall Street open on rising oil prices.

- Glassnode Insights·BTCBTC Market Pulse: Week 42
Bitcoin trades just below $83k after a mid-week slide briefly undid the September breakout. Perpetual traders and ETF holders led the selling, while new capital kept arriving on-chain and profitability stays stretched.

- U.Today·XRPAI Agents Emerge as Dominant Activity Driver on XRP Ledger
Autonomous AI software drives record traffic on XRP Ledger, outspending human retail users via the new X402 standard.
- Crypto Briefing·Derive proposes treasury funding for a US-regulated derivatives push
Derive's US regulatory pursuit could reshape its market access, impacting governance, treasury dynamics, and potential institutional reach.
2 outlets · also The Defiant

- CryptoSlate·BTCEclair merges fixes for Lightning flaws that could burn Bitcoin in fees
October funding and splicing repairs limit peer fees and verify backend transactions, while the latest listed release remains September's v0.14.3.

- The Defiant·ETHENSv2 Activation Proposal Would Halt New ENSv1 Registrations
Existing .eth holders would have no migration deadline, while ENS Labs would hand its remaining ENSv2 admin roles to the DAO.
3 outlets · also Crypto Briefing, Unchained

- Cryptopolitan·BTCStrategy spends 9x more on preferred stock than Bitcoin with $192M STRC buyback
Michael Saylor’s Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) spent roughly nine times the $21.5 million on buying 250 BTC during the period between October 5 and 11 on repurchasing its own STRC preferred shares, which it directed $192.4 million into. Strategy…
11 outlets · also Crypto Briefing, BeInCrypto +7

- Cointelegraph·Kraken parent clears Dubai’s final hurdle for dirham trading rollout
Payward received full market approval from Dubai’s VARA to expand its digital asset services in the UAE, building on the preliminary approval received in May.
6 outlets · also Finance Magnates, Crypto Briefing +3

- Decrypt·NEXTPredict Paid $12,000 to Hedge Its Conference on a Prediction Market
Where event insurance deals with scrapped shows and what happens inside the venue, NEXTPredict is focusing on flight cancellations.
2 outlets · also Crypto Briefing

- U.Today·ETHBNBEthereum Liquidity on Binance Drops to Lowest in Seven Months
Ethereum is posting extremely weak liquidity levels on Binance as its reserves on the exchange continue to decline despite market volatility.
- CoinJournal·KuCoin unveils 5.0 upgrade with AI tools and unified trading account
KuCoin 5.0 integrates AI, trading tools, and wealth management services. KuCoin introduces a unified account for eligible spot, margin, and futures traders. The upgrade adds accessibility features and expands AI Assistant 5.x. KuCoin has…

- The Defiant·THORChain Fees Rebound but Remain 84% Below September Surge
The latest seven-day total is back above the pre-surge week, after fees plunged 91% in Oct. 2–8.
2 outlets · also Crypto Briefing

- Crypto Briefing·XRPEvernorth names Coinbase veteran Hugo Jeandesboz CIO as XRPN starts trading on Nasdaq
Evernorth's active management strategy could redefine corporate crypto treasuries, offering potential growth but introducing new risks.
2 outlets · also The Block

- Forkast·Five Products Called ‘Agentic Checkout.’ Five Different Loss Placements.
Five shipping products are carrying the phrase “agentic checkout” this fall, and each vendor means something different by it: crawler access, a transaction completed inside the agent, an agent operating the checkout form in the buyer’s own…
- CryptoSlate·XRPAI discovers XRP Ledger flaw that could mint 18 trillion tokens and put $94 billion market at risk
Testing produced spendable XRP, but the disclosure reports no evidence of public-network exploitation and explains why the fix took effect immediately.
13 outlets · also U.Today, The Defiant +8

- The Block·Sui Foundation invests $30 million in DATA Network as AI data protocol migrates to Sui
DATA Network is set to be upgraded to run as a protocol natively on Sui, and its independent chain will be retired.
7 outlets · also Crypto Briefing, CryptoPotato +4

- Crypto Briefing·Kalshi traders bet inflation has peaked for 2026 but will stay sticky
Persistent inflation above the Fed's target could challenge monetary policy, impacting economic stability and investor confidence.

- Crypto Briefing·HYPEAllora’s Forge launches Hyperliquid log return topic for AI price predictions
Allora's Forge's dynamic market approach and stringent accuracy criteria could redefine AI model credibility and strategic forecasting in trading.
- Forkast·Microsoft Is Running AI Agents Inside Its Own HR Department, and Its Case Study Ships With No Numbers
Microsoft is deploying AI agents to reshape how employees and managers interact with human resources, and the company has published its own internal account of the process. It is the bounded-deployment pattern we have tracked in our…
- Cryptopolitan·Norway fines Microsoft subsidiary Xandr $9.6 million over privacy violations with Grindr
Norway’s data protection regulator has hit Microsoft’s advertising arm Xandr with a 92 million kroner ($9.6 million) fine for sharing Grindr users’ sensitive data with advertisers without a legal basis. The penalty will be the largest the…

- Cryptopolitan·SOLSkyAI sells half its SOL to fund $201M buyback and keep Forward out
SkyAI plans to spend roughly $201 million buying back up to 95% of its shares and warrants at $3.00 each. The company plans to sell half of the Solana treasury it spent the past year building to fund the buyback. The move essentially…
3 outlets · also The Defiant, Crypto Briefing

- Crypto Briefing·SOLPando Finance to launch Solana ETF on HKEX October 13
The launch of Pando Finance's Solana ETF on HKEX could boost Solana's market perception, potentially driving increased investor interest.
4 outlets · also U.Today, The Defiant

- Crypto Briefing·Anthropic gross margins from inference seem great
Anthropic's strong gross margins may enhance investor confidence, potentially boosting its valuation and influencing AI market dynamics.

- CoinDesk·BTCAltcoins rally on thin trading as bitcoin holds below $83,500
The CoinDesk 80 has risen around 3% in 24 hours, more than double the CoinDesk 5, while spot bitcoin ETFs lost $681 million last week.
3 outlets · also Bitcoin.com News

- CryptoSlate·BTCFrance’s tax proposal would tax Bitcoin-to-USDC swaps before investors cash out
The committee-approved amendment would end deferral for swaps into MiCA e-money tokens and change the acquisition basis used to calculate gains.

- Crypto Briefing·Obama endorses Crowley in Wisconsin governor race
Obama's endorsement may energize Democratic voters, potentially shifting the Wisconsin governor race dynamics and influencing future elections.
