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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…
In brief Cameron and Tyler Winkelvoss have invested an undisclosed amount of BTC in the Trump-tied American Bitcoin, a crypto mining firm. American Bitcoin bought roughly $2 billion in Bitcoin earlier this summer. The mining firm was formed this year through a merger with Gryphon Digital Mining Inc. in an all-stock deal. Gemini founders and…
In brief Predictors on Myriad are leaning bullish on Bitcoin, believing it will hit $125K before it dips to $105K. A new market asks whether or not SharpLink Gaming will reach its 1 million ETH milestone before September 16, though predictors are skeptical. Vitalik Buterin has been vocal about the Ethereum layer-2 roadmap and predictors…
In brief President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order allowing Americans to add crypto and other alternative assets to 401(k) accounts. Analysts suggest the move could add billions of dollars into the crypto asset class. The news provided a near-term price bump for major digital assets, with longer-term sustained buying pressure expected…
In brief U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have revived global trade tensions, with potential knock-on effects for crypto markets. Analysts argued that rising costs and macro uncertainty could pressure mining operations and influence rate cuts. Crypto has held steady so far, but deeper disruptions could test market resilience, Decrypt was told. U.S. President Donald…
