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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 very red as Bitcoin hits 4-month low at $105,700 ETFs see biggest outflows since August with $530.9M Charles Schwab plans…
In brief A short-selling cascade drove Bitcoin down 3.5% to $107,500, on Thursday, adding over $1 billion in bearish bets. The sell-off triggered $724 million in liquidations, with longs accounting for 74% of the total wipeout. A market schism emerged as spot buyers on Coinbase accumulated while shorts attacked on derivatives. Bitcoin experienced a sharp…
In brief Coinbase is launching an all-in-one financial platform for small and medium businesses to receive crypto, manage assets, and earn up to 4.1% APY on USDC stablecoins. The platform includes instant settlements, QuickBooks and Xero integrations, and self-service onboarding with approval in as little as two days. Coinbase Business competes with fintechs like Mercury…
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 red again as Trump confirms trade war; Bitcoin at $111,200 Paxos accidentally mints $300T PYUSD onchain before burning Erebor Bank…
In brief BNB shows a complex market structure with spot buying rising as futures selling increases. Open interest is down 36%, with declining CVDs pointing to active selling or profit-taking. Oracle issues and depegs at Binance have caused a “drop in confidence” according to analysts, adding short-term pressure to the token. BNB’s long-standing uptrend could…
In brief Erebor became the first crypto bank to win a conditional federal charter under the Trump administration, and only the second ever after Anchorage Digital. Backed by Palmer Luckey and the firms of Joe Lonsdale and Peter Thiel, Erebor will soon likely join Anchorage in having certain advantages regarding the issuance of stablecoins under…
In brief Coinbase added Binance’s BNB token to its listing roadmap on Wednesday. BNB is the fourth-largest digital asset by market capitalization. Coinbase delisted the Binance-branded BUSD stablecoin amid regulatory scrutiny in 2023. Coinbase added BNB to its listing roadmap on Wednesday, signaling support for the cryptocurrency issued by its biggest competitor, Binance.Offered to the…
In brief Volatility Shares has filed to launch crypto ETFs that would give investors amplified exposure to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and various stocks. Such ETFs use leverage to maximize returns for investors. But investors can lose a lot of money buying such ETFs too. As if crypto trading isn’t already volatile enough, ETF manager…
In brief Sony Bank’s subsidiary Connectia Trust has filed for a national banking charter to issue dollar-pegged stablecoins, maintain reserve assets, and offer digital asset custody and management services. The application joins a growing list of crypto firms seeking OCC charters, including Stripe, Coinbase, Paxos, and Circle. Sony Bank is part of Sony Group’s diverse…
In brief A Coinbase exec’s tweet has reignited interest in a long-dormant Binance charity fund this week. The $200,000 donation made in 2018 is now worth around $36 million. The money has been frozen amid years of legal and bureaucratic wrangling. Coinbase executive Conor Grogan has called for an old fund for Maltese cancer patients…
