Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
In brief Bitcoin has dropped 3.77% on average each September since 2013, with eight monthly crashes in 11 years. Seasonal pressures—from fund rebalancing to Fed policy jitters—fuel risk-off sentiment that spills over from stocks into crypto. This year’s setup adds war, sticky inflation, and Fed uncertainty, making $105K the line in the sand for traders.…
In brief Trump Media announces $6.4B CRO treasury partnership with Crypto.com, sending CRO up 160% in two days to 3-year highs Bitcoin rises 1.5% to nearly $113,000 while Solana leads majors with 4% gains and DeFi TVL reclaims January ATH of $11.76B ETH ETFs see $307M inflows and meme coins remain stable with PUMP jumping…
In brief The CFTC will start using Nasdaq’s Market Surveillance platform to enhance its ability to detect fraud and market manipulation in crypto and production markets. The shift comes as lawmakers mull the CLARITY Act. A White House report recently recommended that the CFTC impose requirements on reporting market data for certain crypto firms. The…
In brief On-chain data shows a 13% drop in adjusted transfer volume, signaling weaker demand. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw continued outflows, adding to macro-driven selling pressure. September has averaged negative returns for Bitcoin, compounding cautious sentiment. Bitcoin’s bounce on Tuesday may offer a brief respite for investors, but experts are warning that a deeper “cooling-off…
In brief Polymarket unveiled an investment from 1789 Capital. Donald Trump Jr. serves as a partner at the venture capital firm and is joining the prediction market’s advisory board. The prediction market is trying to reenter the U.S. Donald Trump Jr. is joining Polymarket’s advisory board, the prediction market said in a press release on…
In brief A new DeepSeek AI model has been released, challenging OpenAI’s latest open-source rollout. OpenAI’s gpt-oss-20b falters in reasoning and writing tests, while DeepSeek v3.1 produces gripping stories, working code, and smart refusals At first glance, DeepSeek’s hybrid architecture outperforms OpenAI’s open-source push, though OpenAI’s model wins on customization. OpenAI made its triumphant return…
In brief AUSTRAC has directed Binance Australia to nominate external auditors within 28 days after identifying “serious concerns” with anti-money laundering controls. The regulator flagged inadequate reviews, “high staff turnover,” and insufficient local management oversight at the platform. This action adds to a string of regulatory measures, including a $5.1 million fine for Kraken and…
In brief Ethereum jumped nearly 15% Friday after Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at rate cuts, but the token stalled just short of eclipsing its all-time high of $4,878. More than $340 million in Ethereum long and short positions were liquidated in the last 24 hours, making up over half of all crypto market liquidations.…
In brief Singapore bank DBS is tokenizing structured notes on Ethereum. The notes will give investors exposure to crypto markets. DBS is the latest TradFi institution to move into the tokenization space. Singaporean bank DBS will tokenize structured notes using Ethereum, the company announced Thursday.The bank said it had partnered with digital platforms ADDX, DigiFT,…
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 mixed, ETH and SOL lead; BTC back to $113k BNB hits fresh ATH at $880 overnight before retracing Kanye tweets…
