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In brief You can give local AI models web access using free Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers—no corporate APIs, no data leaks, no fees. Setup is simple: Install LM Studio, add Brave, Tavily, or DuckDuckGo MCP configs, and your offline model becomes a private SearchGPT. The result: real-time browsing, article analysis, and data fetching—without ever…
In brief The Federal Reserve is almost certain to cut interest rates Wednesday, with traders predicting a 97.8% chance of a 25-basis point cut, though the impact on crypto markets remains uncertain. Analysts say ending quantitative tightening could create a “tailwind” for Bitcoin by signaling higher inflation tolerance, with Bank of America and JP Morgan…
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.🧨 A Historic Flush: ~$19B in Crypto LiquidationsFriday wasn’t just a bad day for crypto.It was the worst day in crypto’s existence.And all due to a miscommunication at…
In brief Digital asset treasury company Safety Shot Inc., is set to rebrand itself to Bonk, Inc. on Friday. The firm says its part of a crucial shift into the “digital asset space” as it looks to “evolve” its plans and “sell off any unnecessary assets.” Its stock is up 37.65% over the past 5…
In brief Arthur Hayes has previously attacked the U.S. Federal Reserve in his blog posts. This time he’s focusing on the European Central Bank—and honing in on France’s debt. The crypto entrepreneur argues that France’s debt and money printing will cause Bitcoin’s price to surge. Crypto mogul Arthur Hayes has previously attacked the U.S. central…
In brief The meme coin trenches have seen a drop in trading volume with the rise of perpetual futures decentralized exchanges, such as Aster. Data shows grass roots meme coins hitting a six-month low, while perp DEXs spike in volume. However, seasoned veterans aren’t too concerned as they believe that meme coins are “cyclical” and…
In brief Decentralized exchange Aster has refunded users who lost funds due to “abnormal price movements” on the recently debuted XPL token. It is believed that the pricing error came as a result of a “hardcoded” index price and capped mark price, which when removed prompted a big spike in XPL’s valuation. Aster’s token has…
In brief A new paper argues that BTC-settled prediction markets could beat stablecoin-powered platforms by preserving Bitcoin exposure. It explores three liquidity bootstrapping methods and their risk profiles, favoring cross-market making. However, the author warns that volatility, hedging costs, and user risk perception remain major hurdles to adoption. Imagine placing a bet on whether a…
In brief LimeWire has bought the notorious Fyre Festival for $230,000 and the team is planning on putting a crypto spin on the brand. Julian Zehetmayr, CEO of LimeWire, told Decrypt there are plans to somehow use the LimeWire token and possibly NFTs for old ticket holders. He warned there are no exact plans. The…
In brief The Chargers are favored, but the line is tight: L.A.’s a ~3.5-point favorite, moneyline at about −185, and the Over/Under set near 46.5. Markets expect a win by the Chargers, but not a blowout.  Sharp money wagers are driving line movement toward Chargers −3.5. A number of analysts lean toward Raiders +3.5…
