Author: Muhammad Hussain

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Muhammad Hussain is a Crypto Journalist at BlockBriefing covering digital-asset markets, blockchain infrastructure, cryptocurrency regulation, stablecoins and Web3 developments. He focuses on explaining announcements and financial technology stories clearly, with careful source attribution, accurate context and transparent treatment of uncertainty.

Reporting standards: source-led reporting, clear attribution and a distinction between confirmed facts and analysis.

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Crypto Business

OCC Publishes New Examiner Framework for Banks Using Advanced AI

The OCC issued a bank-examination framework for super intelligence and agentic systems, explicitly stating it does not create new regulatory requirements.

By Muhammad HussainNovember 4, 2026

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Crypto Business

Binance Keeps 50% TradFi Perpetual Taker Fee Discount for VIP Traders

Binance reverses a planned fee-discount reduction, retaining 50% taker discounts for VIP 4–9 TradFi perpetual traders.

By Muhammad HussainNovember 4, 2026

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Crypto Business

Circle Q3 Revenue Reaches $865 Million as USDC Transactions Rise

Circle reports higher quarterly revenue, stronger USDC activity and rising adjusted earnings, with Arc token proceeds affecting results.

By Muhammad HussainNovember 4, 2026