Circle Launches Bitcoin-Backed USDC Borrowing as Morpho Shows $18.86 Million in Borrowings
Eligible Circle Mint institutions can mint cirBTC from deposited Bitcoin and borrow USDC through lending markets on Arc and Ethereum without selling their BTC.
Trump Diesel Curbs Could Hit Every Major Economy, Devere Warns

A U.S. diesel export ban could raise fuel costs abroad and eventually push American gasoline prices higher, Devere Group CEO Nigel Green warns. His Sept. 28 assessment comes as oil rises following President Donald Trump’s rejection of Iran’s Strait of Hormuz proposal. Why Green Sees a Risk Beyond U.S. Borders Higher transport and production costs […]
Hivemind Podcast Highlights Zcash’s Role in Crypto Adoption
In a recent episode of the Hivemind podcast, the team delved into Zcash’s significance in the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency. The discussion, highlighted by @Delphi_Digital, centers on the shift from experimentation to adoption in crypto, emphasizing the rise of tokenization and the potential of onchain options. This episode could provide valuable insights for traders and […]
AI startup Instinct hits $10 billion valuation with fresh $1 billion funding

Instinct’s rapid valuation surge highlights the growing investor confidence in agentic AI’s potential to revolutionize task automation. The post AI startup Instinct hits $10 billion valuation with fresh $1 billion funding appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Arbitrum Foundation Launches Program to Cover Smart-Contract Audit Costs
The Arbitrum Security Program covers testnet applications, mainnet projects, migrating projects and chains built specifically for Arbitrum.
Top AI executives from Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft urge policymakers to regulate self-improving AI

Unchecked self-improving AI could outpace human control, necessitating global regulatory frameworks to ensure safety and alignment with human values. The post Top AI executives from Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft urge policymakers to regulate self-improving AI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
HashKey, Aptos and Daya Plan Regulated Africa Payment Corridor
The proposed B2B network would use Gulf fiat on-ramps, stablecoin settlement on Aptos and local-currency withdrawals across African markets.
Trump to Announce Planned $15 Billion Iowa Steel Plant
Mesabi Metallics expects production to begin in 2030, with the project potentially creating 1,750 permanent jobs and 6,000 construction positions.
Best Cryptos to Buy in October: MemeToro Launches AI-Powered Memecoin Tools

Bitcoin’s move near $84,000 has changed the mood across the crypto market. BTC is holding above key moving averages, the wider market has moved into Greed territory, and traders are once again searching for the next altcoin and presale opportunity before prices move higher. These market conditions provide context for evaluating crypto presales active around […]
Spectra Finance Launches Fixed-Term Interest Markets on Stellar
The deployment separates principal from future yield for tokenized debt products linked to short-term U.S. Treasury bills.