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With Dogecoin making a comeback late last year and early into 2025, some may be pondering: Where did the asset come from? What’s it for? And what’s Tesla CEO Elon Musk got to do with it? The original meme coin’s boom largely has the world’s richest man to thank. Musk’s obsession with shitposting helped boost the…
In brief Cipher Mining on Friday announced it had upped the price of its convertible debt offering. The Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin miner revealed a $3 billion AI hosting deal on Thursday, backstopped by Google. Bitcoin miners are increasingly delving into the world of AI computing, as both require immense computing power. Bitcoin miner Cipher Mining on…
In brief Elon Musk’s xAI has sued OpenAI, alleging it induced former employees to steal source code and data center deployment strategies. The AI company alleges OpenAI targeted employees with knowledge of its “secret sauce” data center operations, with one executive refusing to sign confidentiality documents after leaving for OpenAI. One engineer allegedly admitted in…
Publicly traded cloud infrastructure firm Cloudflare—which powers a significant chunk of internet traffic—is launching a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, the NET Dollar, to help propel the future of AI-driven finance on the internet, the firm announced on Thursday. Like other stablecoins, Cloudflare’s version will offer near-instant transactions globally. The firm also highlighted its use in rewarding creators…
In brief Google is backstopping a deal between AI compute company Fluidstack and Bitcoin miner Cipher. The deal will give Google the right to buy a 5.4% stake in Cipher. This isn’t the first time Google has invested in the Bitcoin mining space. Google is diving deeper into the Bitcoin mining world after backing a…
In brief Google’s DORA survey showed nearly all developers coded with AI in 2025—but only a quarter trusted what it spit out. Five thousand engineers told Google the same thing: AI is fast, useful, and totally unreliable. Developers embraced AI like candy, but treated its output like a scam email. Software developers have embraced artificial…
In brief Researchers found that the Unitree G1 robot sends audio, video, and spatial data without notifying users. Proprietary encryption uses hardcoded keys, allowing offline data decryption. The report warned that the robot could potentially be used in covert surveillance or cyberattacks. In the escalating humanoid robotics race, the spotlight usually falls on Tesla’s Optimus…
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…
In brief Quantexa designed an AML solution for mid-size and community banks. It can help them identify crypto-powered crime, according to Quantexa’s Christopher Bagnall. Stablecoin legislation is expected to unlock new competitors. Quantexa, a data and analytics software firm, introduced a product on Wednesday that’s intended to help smaller financial institutions fight crypto-powered crime in…
In brief DeepMind warns AI agent economies may emerge spontaneously and disrupt markets. Risks include systemic crashes, monopolization, and widening inequality. Researchers urge proactive design: fairness, auctions, and “mission economies.” Without urgent intervention, we’re on the verge of creating a dystopian future run by invisible, autonomous AI economies that will amplify inequality and systemic risk.…
