Opinion

Morning Minute: MetaMask Confirms Token, Airdrop SZN Incoming

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors retreat after post-FOMC rally; BTC -1% at $116,300 Joe Lubin confirms MetaMask token coming “very soon” Plasma sets mainnet debut…

Markets

Avalanche and Hyperliquid Lead Crypto Rally Post-Fed Rate Cut

In brief Crypto markets have posted broad gains following the Federal Reserve’s quarter-point rate cut. Hyperliquid’s USDH stablecoin has been “attracting liquidity across the board from many institutions,” according to an analyst. The momentum now hinges on project-specific catalysts, with altcoins more exposed to volatility than Bitcoin, experts told Decrypt. Avalanche (AVAX) and Hyperliquid (HYPE)…

Markets

HYPE, SUI Lead Altcoin Losses as Ethereum Dips Under $4,300

In brief Hyperliquid (HYPE) and SUI led losses among major altcoins as Bitcoin’s correction from $118,000 to $115,000 triggered widespread liquidations. The selloff comes ahead of Thursday’s Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, with analysts noting funding rates had been “warning of trouble” and higher-than-expected PPI data forcing markets to scale back September rate-cut expectations. Analysts called…