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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 green after BTC and Gold make new ATH; BTC at $124,500 BNB hits new ATH at $1,300 and flips XRP…
In brief Donald Trump is back in the White House as the 47th U.S. President, after running on a pro-crypto platform. But Trump hasn’t always taken this stance: He used to call Bitcoin a “scam” and said he wasn’t a fan. Trump has since launched his own Solana meme coin, multiple NFT collections, and a…
In brief Reve integrates web browsing, pulling real logos and references directly into edits. Nano Banana sets a new standard for character consistency, but suffers from strict censorship. Qwen 3 Omni Flash excels at multi-element compositions, but lags on subject fidelity. Local models like Flux Kontext or Qwen Image Edit provide full creative freedom without…
In brief Trump Jr. described his experience with mainstream media as “a disaster,” likening their exclusion from coverage to being debanked. He said independent outlets, podcasts, and long-form formats fill gaps left by traditional press. Observers told Decrypt that credibility depends on transparency and accountability, regardless of the outlet. Donald Trump Jr. told a jam-packed…
In brief SEC decisions on applications for spot altcoin ETFs are on hold during the government closure. Analysts have been expecting the agency to approve Solana funds early this month. The regulator is weighing more than 90 applications for funds tracking different cryptos, combinations of tokens and digital asset strategies. Investors expecting U.S. Securities and…
In brief Addicted is a Solana-based cannabis farming simulator that pays users in WEED tokens. Players have taken to social media to brag about their crypto earnings as the price of WEED surges. However, the play-to-earn format has drawn claims that Addicted is a “Ponzi game.” Addicted, a Solana-powered cannabis farming simulator described as “unhinged”…
In brief Gabriel Haines often posts shirtless rants about crypto on X. He has raised money to film a pilot for a dark comedy based on industry happenings. The protagonist of “The Max Extractor” is loosely inspired by Libra co-creator, Hayden Davis. When a meme coin crisis befell Argentine President Javier Milei in February, Gabriel…
In brief SAG-AFTRA said Tilly Norwood “is not an actor” and has “no life experience to draw from.” Creator Eline Van der Velden defended Norwood as a “new paintbrush” rather than a replacement for human performers. Entertainers join the growing backlash, calling AI entertainment “scary” and lacking a real connection. Leading actors labor union SAG-AFTRA…
In brief New York Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne Harris is leaving her position in October. Under her tenure, NYDFS became the first American regulatory body to provide guidance on stablecoins. Kaitlin Aslow, who is at the NYDFS now, will take over as superintendent after serving at the Federal Reserve and the Financial Health…
In brief The meme coin trenches have seen a drop in trading volume with the rise of perpetual futures decentralized exchanges, such as Aster. Data shows grass roots meme coins hitting a six-month low, while perp DEXs spike in volume. However, seasoned veterans aren’t too concerned as they believe that meme coins are “cyclical” and…
