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In brief An Ethereum wallet belonging to an alleged Trump insider closed a massive Bitcoin short position Wednesday, netting $6.4 million in profits. The wallet previously earned close to $200 million earlier this month by shorting ETH and BTC ahead of the record-breaking crypto liquidations. The latest trade brings the wallet’s lifetime earnings to nearly…
In brief Investment bank Benchmark on Thursday raised the price target for Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining machine manufacturer Canaan. The company’s stock is up this week. Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer says the firm’s stock now is a good buy. Investment bank Benchmark raised Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer Canaan’s price target to $4, citing the firm’s recent…
In brief Predictors on Myriad are leaning bullish while crypto majors range. Odds have swung back in favor of Bitcoin reaching $120K before $100K, and ETH hitting $4,500 before $3,100. With just two teams left, odds for the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the World Series have hit 70%. Crypto traders are undecided about which…
The MegaETH interview (w/ Bread)Crypto bounces as BTC dominance rises to 60%. The SEC and CFTC aim for crypto regulation by the end of 2025. Democrats and crypto executives meet to discuss a crypto bill. Over 150 crypto ETF filings await review. HYPE leads altcoins after its co-founder appeared on TBPN. Hyperliquid Strategies plans to…
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 rebound 1-2%; BTC at $109,500 a16z releases ‘State of Crypto 2025’ highlighting newest trends BlackRock says it will stay focused…
In brief An Ethereum whale has bought $32 million in ETH, signaling institutional interest amid corporate accumulation. A Solana whale sold $93 million, indicating “waning whale confidence” in the asset. A Bitcoin whale netted $835,000 profit, closing a short position as the market hints at a potential bottom. With Bitcoin trading in a tight range,…
In brief KuCoin is expanding its ecosystem with KuPool, a new mining pool service which provides access to PoW and merge mining assets. KuPool will open with assets like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Litecoin (LTC), with Bitcoin (BTC) support to follow soon. The service is designed to cater to mining professionals and newcomers alike, with a…
In brief Developer activity is rising again after a post-FTX slump, led by Ethereum, Solana, and zero-knowledge projects. Stablecoin transactions now top $9 trillion annually, showing steady real-world use. Andreessen Horowitz says U.S. regulation is “finally normalizing,” but warns volatility and fraud still threaten progress. The cryptocurrency industry is no longer a niche experiment, but…
In brief Over the past week, investors been pulling money out of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. But on Tuesday, they reversed course, putting a combined $618.9 million into the funds. Experts told Decrypt that crypto markets path forward remains uncertain. Investors piled back into Bitcoin ETFs and their Ethereum counterparts Tuesday, reversing days of outflows,…
In brief Wallets tied to alleged scammer Chen Zhi have moved about $1.7 billion in Bitcoin recently sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury, per Arkham Intelligence. The 15,959 BTC transfers appear tied to Chen’s Prince Holding Group, which prosecutors say ran a global crypto fraud and forced-labor network. Chen remains on the run, as investigators question…
