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In brief GameStop disclosed 4,710 BTC on its balance sheet, valued at $528.6 million with $28.6 million in unrealized gains. Net loss narrowed to $18.5 million from a $44.8 million profit in Q1. Revenue slipped to $673.9 million from $732.4 million while operating costs fell as collectibles sales rose. GameStop narrowed its quarterly loss after…
In brief Bitcoin reclaimed $109,000 Monday morning, after dipping to $107,500 over the weekend. Ethereum has sagged 1.5% on the day to $4,406 amid a broader 4.3% weekly drop. Despite this, Ethereum dominated institutional crypto inflows, accounting for 57% of the $2.48 billion that the market attracted, according to CoinShares. Bitcoin regained $109,000 Monday morning…
In brief China has set targets for AI adoption, seeking 70% penetration by 2027 and 90% by 2030. The policy mandates integration of AI across industry, governance, and public services. The move underscores Beijing’s bid to outpace Western rivals in artificial intelligence. China is aiming to achieve a 70% penetration rate of AI technologies within…
In brief American Bitcoin is reportedly eyeing a Nasdaq debut in September. The firm is 80% owned by Bitcoin miner Hut 8. American Bitcoin owned 215 Bitcoin in June. American Bitcoin, a Bitcoin miner that’s partially owned by two of U.S. President Donald Trump’s sons, is inching closer to its public debut, targeting September for…
In brief Hut 8’s expansion plans mean its stock will rise and is worth buying, according to investment bank Benchmark. The Bitcoin miner on Tuesday unveiled plans to develop 1.53 gigawatts of new capacity across four U.S. sites. Hut 8 earlier this year signed a deal to contribute its Bitcoin mining equipment and help debut…
In brief Nasdaq-listed Kindly MD filed an automatic shelf registration for up to $5 billion. The move follows a $679 million Bitcoin purchase through its subsidiary. Analysts warn Bitcoin-focused treasuries may drain liquidity from altcoins. Nasdaq-listed healthcare firm Kindly MD filed an automatic shelf registration statement with the SEC on Tuesday, electing to distribute up…
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 are red again, down another 2%; BTC at $113,200 Wyoming introduces its stablecoin FRNT, first-ever from a public entity Goldman…
In brief Former Pump.fun employee Jarett Dunn has pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position, as well as transfer of criminal property. The former senior developer drained an estimated $2 million worth of Solana from the popular meme coin launchpad. He now awaits sentencing from behind bars, after breaking bail conditions two months ago.…
In brief Altcoins have climbed the most amid a broad crypto market rebound. It comes amid a week of mostly red as President Trump reignited his trade war on Thursday, slapping trade partners with tariffs up to 41%. XRP and Ethereum led the way for the top 10 cryptocurrencies, climbing 4.5% and 2.7% respectively. Altcoins…
In brief The White House unveiled new tariffs on Thursday. A cooler-than-expected jobs report pointed to a tepid labor market. Odds of a September rate cut surged to 83% from 37%. The price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies wavered on Friday as investors weighed the White House’s latest round of tariffs against fresh signs of…
