Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
In brief Ethereum transformed the blockchain industry by enabling smart contracts, DAOs, NFTs, and decentralized apps. From its 2015 launch to The Merge in 2022, Ethereum has driven innovation and faced growing pains. Ethereum powers DeFi and NFTs, but still battles high fees, scalability limits, and fierce competition. Ethereum, the second-biggest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin, is…
In brief SEC and CFTC leaders proposed a “24/7 Markets” policy to bring U.S. securities trading online around the clock, citing the nonstop nature of crypto and global markets. They also floated plans to ease rules for prediction markets, perpetual derivatives, and DeFi trading in line with a unified “super-app” model for finance. Critics warned…
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 even; BTC leads at $112,300 ahead of ‘Corn Moon’ WLFI blacklists Justin Sun’s tokens for terms violations Stripe introduces…
In brief A wallet linked to Tron founder Justin Sun was blacklisted by World Liberty Financial after moving $9 million in WLFI tokens. WLFI token has dropped 19% to $0.18, with retail traders who bought at launch prices above $0.33 now down 45%, while early investors like Sun remain profitable with 10x+ gains Sun denied…
In brief Lawyer John Deaton believes that the group known as the XRP Army made a difference in the SEC’s case against Ripple. In 2023, a judge issued a split ruling that XRP sales via public exchanges did not violate securities laws. The legal saga came to a close this August as all appeals were…
In brief The SEC unveiled a new rulemaking agenda proposing major rollbacks of crypto asset regulation, with nearly half of 20 new rules focused on digital assets. Planned reforms include creating rules for crypto asset issuance and trading, redefining key terms like “dealer,” and allowing crypto on U.S. securities exchanges. SEC Chair Paul Atkins said…
In brief World Liberty Financial’s governance token hit a new low price on Thursday, just days after trading began. The token appears most popular among traders in South Korea, based on exchange volumes. Some analysts warned that the WLFI token could “decimate” retail investors, while presale buyers remain well in profit. World Liberty Financial, the…
In brief Bitcoin dipped 1.3% below $110,000 but recorded strong ETF inflows of $633 million over two consecutive days—the best performance since early August. Long-term Bitcoin holders are moving their coins into ETFs in what an analyst calls an unusual redistribution pattern. Market sentiment remains cautious with 65% of prediction market users expecting Bitcoin to…
POKEMON CARDS ON-CHAIN, CRYPTO STABLE, POLYMARKET GETS GREEN-LIGHTCrypto stable amid strong BTC ETF inflows. Fed to hold conference on stablecoins, tokenisation. American Bitcoin soars on Nasdaq listing. BTC & gold best hedge for debt crisis:: Dalio. Treasury BV raises $147m to buy BTC. Bitmine buys $358m ETH. ETH supply on exchanges hit 3-year low. AlphaTON…
In brief Public code libraries are being poisoned with malware that is being downloaded via Ethereum smart contracts. Software security firm ReversingLabs identified a sophisticated network of malicious packages using this method with fake activity to give a sense of legitimacy. Binance chief security officer, Jimmy Su, told Decrypt in August that package poisoning like…
