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In brief Organizers of the Nobel Peace Prize are investigating whether insiders used advanced information about this year’s winner to make a profit on Polymarket. Roughly 11 hours before the award was announced, Machado’s chances jumped from near-zero to over 70%, with one trader collecting $80,000 from last-minute wagers. While insider trading may be prohibited…
Crypto prices plunged alongside stock market indices early Friday after President Donald Trump threatened to ratchet up tariffs on China.Bitcoin dove below $119,000 for the first time since October 2, and was recently trading for $119,028—down 1.7% on the day. But other leading cryptocurrencies saw sharper dips, with Ethereum and Solana both down almost 5%…
In brief The Monetary Authority of Singapore has deferred new crypto prudential standards to the start of 2027. MAS delayed the rollout from January 1, 2026 due to crypto industry concerns raised in a consultation on the changes. Respondents warned that the proposed risk classifications could unfairly penalize assets built on permissionless blockchains, potentially stifling…
In brief Zanmai Labs must provide bank guarantees of approximately Rs 45.38 crores to protect CoinSwitch’s claims, following the Bombay High Court’s dismissal of its challenge to arbitration orders. The court rejected WazirX’s attempt to “socialize” losses across all platform users through its Singapore parent company’s restructuring scheme. Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan ruled that Zanmai cannot…
In brief Bitcoin volatility has risen since the government shutdown began, though it remains below March’s tariff-driven peak. The U.S. deficit has reached $1.973 trillion, $76 billion higher than last year, raising concerns about fiscal sustainability. Bitcoin has lagged behind stocks, gold, and silver recently, but analysts expect crypto markets to remain supported if ETF…
In brief Morgan Stanley will reportedly expand its crypto offerings, allowing all wealth clients to have access to the asset class. The bank in September said it will allow customers to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana via its E*Trade platform. Morgan Stanley’s CEO said in January that the bank was working with regulators to see…
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 slightly lower; Bitcoin at $121,500 ZEC continues to lead top movers, up 19% to $230 JPMorgan says SOL ETFs will…
In brief Zcash (ZEC) surged over the past week to its highest level since April 2022, leading a sector-wide rally for privacy coins including Railgun and Dash. The rally comes as concerns mount over financial surveillance and sanctions, with investors seeking assets that offer greater privacy and protection from capital freezes amid geopolitical uncertainty. Analysts…
In brief The Bank of England may exempt crypto-exchanges and other big firms from its proposed £10 million ($13.3 million) limit on stablecoin holdings. The central bank would retain the cap for individuals, who would be limited to holding a maximum of between £10,000 and £20,000 ($13,300 and $26,600). Industry figures believe that the caps…
In brief Salaries and token incentives declined across nearly all roles and regions, according to Dragonfly’s latest crypto compensation report. Western Europe remains a dominant labor hub, while Asia’s hiring share nearly doubled year-over-year. Most crypto firms remain remote-first, with slower hiring and a widening gap between top executives and staff pay. Crypto salaries are…
