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In brief GPT-5 is fast, accurate, and cost-effective at code generation, beating most rivals in logic and technical tasks. However, with its relatively small context window, it’s weak in creative and right-brain output. It’s still a work in progress and will likely get better as OpenAI iterates with updates. OpenAI finally dropped GPT-5 last week,…
In brief Financial infrastructure firm ALT5 Sigma Corporation plans to sell 100 million of its shares to raise funds for a WLFI treasury. The shares will be priced at $7.50 each, and the sale is expected to close on August 12. The planned sale comes shortly after World Liberty Financial community members voted to make…
In brief Ethereum ETFs led digital asset funds with $268 million in weekly inflows, narrowly outpacing Bitcoin’s $260 million despite early-week volatility, according to CoinShares. The turnaround came after $1 billion in combined outflows early in the week, triggered by weak U.S. payroll data, before a $1.57 billion surge following 401(k) crypto approval. Ethereum’s year-to-date…
In brief Another pro-crypto executive order from Donald Trump has markets feeling bullish again. Bitcoin got a modest bump, but altcoins like XRP, Ethereum, and Dogecoin are flying high. What happens next? Let’s take a look at the charts. The cryptocurrency market regained some lost ground this week, with altcoins such as Ethereum, XRP, and…
In brief A pseudonymous group has taken credit for disruptions at multiple WNBA games. Sex toys thrown on courts are a marketing ploy to increase visibility of the $DILDO meme coin. Group members have mocked women’s sports and are planning further incidents. A pseudonymous group behind a meme coin called Green Dildo Coin has claimed…
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 jump on 401(k) news; ETH passes $3,900 SEC and Ripple drop legal battle for good; XRP jumps 7%…
In brief Trump’s executive orders direct the inclusion of crypto in 401(k) plans and bar debanking of crypto-related initiatives. Nearly $300 million in short positions were liquidated after Thursday’s announcement. Cumulative volume delta remained elevated, signalling buyers’ attempts to hold the market up despite profit-taking. Bitcoin is close to revisiting last week’s highs after U.S.…
In brief Trump has tapped Bitcoin-friendly economist Stephen Miran for a seat on the Federal Reserve Board. Bitcoin jumped 2%, topping $117,500 as traders expect looser Fed policy under Miran. Still, one analyst warns the Fed’s credibility could erode, echoing 1970s inflation risks. Bitcoin has shaken off the prior week’s market jitters to regain a…
In brief The order will stop banks from denying services to crypto companies. The order said “the digital assets industry has been unfairly targeted.” Decrypt first reported in March on plans for the order. U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that would prohibit debanking of crypto-related initiatives, continuing his administration’s onslaught…
In brief Large XRP holders have been sending funds to exchanges at an increased rate, according to CryptoQuant data. That could lead to an inflection point for prices, according to CryptoQuant Head of Research Julio Moreno. XRP’s price fell after whale inflows spiked in July. XRP’s price could face short-term pressure as the asset’s largest…
