Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
In brief Tammy Carvey of Michigan used ChatGPT to pick Powerball numbers, and won $100,000 in the draw. AI tools marketed as “lottery predictors” show no proven accuracy, experts say—they mimic randomness. AI helps lotteries detect fraud and monitor gambling, but doesn’t boost players’ winning chances. Tammy Carvey’s $100,000 Powerball win is turning heads—not for…
In brief MrBeast filed a trademark for MrBeast Financial, a planned app offering crypto exchange, payment processing, banking, and insurance services. The YouTuber would need FinCEN registration, state money transmitter licenses, and SEC/CFTC approval to launch such a platform—none filed yet. This joins 52 trademarks owned by his company, though not all have become actual…
Sci-fi survival game Eve Frontier is transitioning from the Ethereum-based Redstone gaming network to the layer-1 blockchain Sui. Game developer CCP Games told Decrypt the move wasn’t motivated by a financial grant, but because the network is aligned around a “deep philosophical direction for the game” and the “future of virtual worlds.”Over the coming months,…
In brief Bitcoin is sliding away from its all-time high above $126,000, but predictors still see $140,000 hitting before $110,000. Myriad users swung the odds of a Polymarket token announcement wildly after a cryptic post from the firm’s founder. The MLB Playoffs have been filled with drama, creating a lot of volatility in the Mariners…
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 chop on the day, Bitcoin holds at $123,000 ZCash soars 35% leading all crypto movers; RAIL jumps 100% Jack Dorsey’s…
In brief Reaper Actual has entered “Foundation Alpha” playtesting, with gamers required to pay at least $29.99 to get their first base and Reaper characters. John Smedley, who helped bring EverQuest, H1Z1, and PlanetSide to life, said that the game’s crypto elements are entirely optional and estimated just 8% of the player base will use…
In brief xAI is hiring a “Video Games Tutor” at $45–$100/hour to train Grok on game design and mechanics. Elon Musk says xAI will launch a “great AI-generated game” before the end of next year. The role signals that human oversight is still central as AI transforms video game development. Elon Musk said on Monday…
In brief Gespa, Switzerland’s gambling authority, is reportedly operating a preliminary probe into FIFA’s right-to-buy ticketing feature. The right-to-buy collectibles provide the option to purchase physical tickets to World Cup games from a select pool of set-aside tickets for FIFA Collect users. FIFA Collect is the soccer governing body’s official digital collectibles platform, now operating…
So you just spent $450 on a Nintendo Switch 2—or maybe more, depending on how the market behaves in the near future—and you want to play something new on it. Technically, there are thousands of games to play on your Switch 2, thanks to backward compatibility, but a slightly better framerate isn’t a very enticing…
In brief Ethereum NFT project Moonbirds revealed plans to launch a Solana token, BIRB. The IP has seen a resurgence of activity and interest after being acquired by Orange Cap Games earlier this year. The original Moonbirds NFTs have surged in price in recent months, and again on Thursday. Recently resurgent Ethereum NFT project Moonbirds…
