Markets

Bitcoin Giant Strategy Records Q3 Profits of $2.8 Billion

In brief Bitcoin dropped more than 6% during Q3, a more tepid performance than in the previous quarter. On Monday, Strategy announced a $43 million Bitcoin purchase for its treasury, its largest in a month. Co-founder Michael Saylor has remained upbeat about Bitcoin, despite its price drop this month. Leading Bitcoin treasury Strategy (MSTR) generated…

Opinion

Morning Minute: MetaMask Parent Consensys Files for IPO

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 fall 2-3% after Powell says rate cut not certain in December MetaMask parent Consensys files for IPO Mastercard to acquire…

Coins

Ethereum US Spot Demand Slips Amid Crypto Market Pressure

In brief Key metrics such as ETF flows, Coinbase Premium, and the CME basis signal a decline in U.S. institutional demand for Ethereum. Experts cite a closed Grayscale arbitrage window and a broader macro risk reassessment as primary causes. The long-term outlook remains bullish, contingent on Ethereum’s utility and real-world asset adoption. Demand for Ethereum…