Australia’s Central Bank Raises Rate to 4.6%, Highest Since 2011
The Reserve Bank of Australia lifted its policy rate by 25 basis points as expected, taking it to the highest level since November 2011.
Day: September 29, 2026
US Midterms Loom With Democrats in Pole Position: How Would They Impact Bitcoin?
Democrats are favored to sweep the US midterms on November 3, and Bitcoin (BTC) may react less than crypto expects. Traders on prediction market Polymarket gave them 61% odds of winning both chambers on September 28. The Senate is the real swing factor. On September 15, it blocked the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act. […]
Midterm Elections Approach as Brian Armstrong Advocates
As the midterm elections approach, Brian Armstrong emphasizes the critical role of cryptocurrency in shaping financial technology in America. In a recent tweet, he urged voters to review candidates’ positions on crypto, highlighting its non-partisan nature. This discussion is particularly relevant as it could influence future regulatory frameworks in the industry. For more details, see […]
Anthropic Eyes Potential $2 Trillion Valuation as Losses Widen
The AI startup reported $4.59 billion in 2025 revenue, while its operating loss reached $8.06 billion and annual expenses climbed to $12.65 billion.
Walmart Is Offering Gen Z a Path to Six Figures Without a College Degree
As Gen Z weighs the $108,584 average cost of a four-year degree, Walmart has been expanding paid, debt-free pathways that move frontline associates into higher-paid roles, including truck drivers, skilled technicians, and licensed opticians. Its Associate to Driver program, launched in 2022, pays workers while they earn a commercial driver’s license, and graduates can make […]
Anthropic’s New Sonnet Model Nears Opus Performance but Uses More Tokens
Anthropic released Claude Sonnet 5.5 on September 28 at the same list price as Sonnet 5. The company says the model runs over 30% faster and costs up to 30% less per task. An independent benchmarking firm reached a different conclusion on cost once it pushed the model to its limit. Follow us on X […]
Zcash Slides 6.50% in Four Hours to $1,384 as Daily Loss Hits 11.76%
ZEC fell from $1,480 four hours earlier, while same-hour liquidations totaled $10,000 in long positions and $20,000 in shorts.
Modulate Raises $25 Million to Expand Audio-Native AI Platform
The Boston-based company said the funding will support research, engineering, developer tools and partnerships across fraud prevention, voice-agent oversight, customer experience and trust and safety.
SEC Exemptions Support Tokenized Markets as High Yields Pressure Bitcoin
Companies are advancing tokenized securities, payments and stablecoin infrastructure despite stalled U.S. market-structure legislation.
Bitcoin holds above $83K as Zcash drops 12% amid inflation fears
Bitcoin’s stability amid economic uncertainty highlights its growing institutional support, while Zcash’s volatility underscores market sensitivity. The post Bitcoin holds above $83K as Zcash drops 12% amid inflation fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
