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In brief China’s Nvidia ban marks a turning point in the AI war, as Huawei and local players step into the spotlight. Beijing’s move signals confidence in homegrown chips, and could force tech giants to rewire their AI stacks overnight. The move comes after several efforts from the United States to prevent China from having…
In brief The Federal Reserve had kept interest rates unchanged since last December. U.S. President Donald Trump has been hammering the Fed to cut rates. Crypto and other assets typically benefit from rate cuts that increase financial liquidity. The U.S. central bank, as widely expected, cut the federal funds rate by 0.25% Wednesday, amid recent…
In brief The Federal Reserve had kept interest rates unchanged since last December. U.S. President Donald Trump has been hammering the Fed to cut rates. Crypto and other assets typically benefit from rate cuts that increase financial liquidity. The U.S. central bank, as widely expected, cut the federal funds rate by 0.25% Wednesday, amid recent…
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 mostly flat into FOMC, Bitcoin leads +1% to $116,300 Binance in talks with US DOJ to end its compliance monitor…
In brief Markets are expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates on Wednesday. The price of Bitcoin has risen this week but some analysts aren’t expecting the asset to rise on the announcement. Instead, traders will be paying attention to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments after the decision, analysts told Decrypt. Bitcoin has typically…
In brief President Trump sued the New York Times for $15 billion, claiming its 2024 reporting hurt his meme coin project and other business interests. The lawsuit alleges multiple news articles and a book damaged the project’s value, though the meme coin launched months later in January 2025. Trump’s token hit a $73 billion valuation…
In brief The U.S. conducted two recent strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug trafficking vessels, killing 14 people total and escalating tensions with President Maduro. Bitcoin remains relatively stable at $115,018 despite the geopolitical turmoil, though analysts warn traders to monitor resistance and support levels closely. Prediction markets show 90% of traders expect a 25-basis point…
In brief The U.S. Senate confirmed Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors in a 48-47 vote on Monday. Miran has a history of supporting deregulation and favorable views on crypto. The Democrats have warned of a conflict of interest with his White House role. The U.S. Senate voted 48-47 on Monday to…
In brief Altcoin open interest has jumped to $38 billion, closing in on Bitcoin’s $40 billion and topping Ethereum’s $30 billion, signaling heightened speculative activity. Experts warn the leverage buildup could spark liquidations if the Fed’s expected rate cut triggers a shift in sentiment. Political pressure on Chair Jerome Powell and signs of elevated implied…
In brief XRP and DOGE ETFs are expected to debut this week. The exchange traded funds come from Rex-Osprey and are filed using the Investment Company Act of 1940. Other XRP and DOGE ETFs are seen as “near locks” for approval later this year. Traditional investors in the United States will be able to gain…
