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In brief Bitcoin is sliding away from its all-time high above $126,000, but predictors still see $140,000 hitting before $110,000. Myriad users swung the odds of a Polymarket token announcement wildly after a cryptic post from the firm’s founder. The MLB Playoffs have been filled with drama, creating a lot of volatility in the Mariners…
In brief Bitcoin dipped below $121,400 while the S&P 500, Nasdaq, gold, and silver all hit record highs. BTC has underperformed stocks and precious metals for two months, with gold up 53% versus Bitcoin’s 29% gain in 2025. Fed Chair Powell’s brief remarks offered no economic guidance, leaving traders uncertain about upcoming monetary policy decisions.…
October 9, 2025 | Asset Listings We’re thrilled to announce that XMN is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading XMN trading is live as of October 9, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure to deposit your tokens…
More markets, more control This October, your futures trading experience is getting a major upgrade. Kraken now supports CME futures contracts – from equity indices to energy, metals, FX and more. With professional-grade order tools, ultra-competitive 0.5 bps fees and free live market data for funded non-professional clients, trading futures has never been easier. Why…
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 chop on the day, Bitcoin holds at $123,000 ZCash soars 35% leading all crypto movers; RAIL jumps 100% Jack Dorsey’s…
In brief Block founder Jack Dorsey tweeted a call for a de minimis tax exemption on everyday Bitcoin transactions, prompting Sen. Cynthia Lummis to reply she’s “Working on it.” Lummis urged supporters of the tax exemption to contact their representatives. The exemption was part of crypto tax reforms that failed to make it into Trump’s…
In brief A Herzliya crypto trader was reportedly stabbed twice and robbed of nearly $600,000 in crypto after three assailants ambushed him in his apartment building on September 7. The attack lasted over an hour, with captors allegedly threatening his family and cleaning the crime scene with disinfectant before fleeing with Bitcoin, USDT, and a…
In brief Realized profits have fallen 50% since July, signaling restrained selling pressure. Long-term holders’ profit margins remain well below overheated cycle levels. Derivatives traders are clustering around $120,000 call options, reinforcing bullish sentiment. Bitcoin’s push to new record highs this week isn’t letting up, with on-chain data and derivatives activity revealing a market built…
In brief Zcash has surged over 140% in two weeks, hitting its highest level since 2021. Nearly $2 million in short positions were liquidated as the token climbed to $170. Analysts cite Grayscale access and endorsements from Naval Ravikant as key drivers. The token belonging to privacy blockchain Zcash has more than tripled in value…
Two major crypto ETF issuers are joining the rush to bring crypto asset staking to the U.S.Bitwise and 21Shares each unveiled updates to their crypto funds on Tuesday, cutting fees and adding staking features for investors, just days after Grayscale became the first to introduce staking in its U.S. Ethereum ETFs.Bitwise’s latest filing formally renames…
