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In brief Former president of FTX US, Brett Harrison, told Decrypt that offering leverage up to 1,001x on volatile crypto assets is “irresponsible” and a “major problem.” Proponents of the high-leverage crypto products believe they’re just giving retail users what they want and offering a level playing field. Harrison’s comments come as he is preparing…
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 fall 2-3% after Powell says rate cut not certain in December MetaMask parent Consensys files for IPO Mastercard to acquire…
In brief 21Shares wants to list a Hyperliquid exchange-traded fund. HYPE, the native coin of decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, is the 16th biggest cryptocurrency by market cap. The SEC is weighing ETF applications tracking different altcoins, and combinations of tokens. Exchange-traded fund issuer 21Shares has applied for an exchange-traded fund tracking the token of the Hyperliquid…
In brief Perpetual futures, or perps, have been a big business in crypto this year, generating $1.27 trillion in trading volume over the past 30 days. Crypto wallets MetaMask and Phantom, as well as Telegram mini-app Blum, now offer perps natively within their apps. Analysts warn they present a “double-edged sword” to new users who…
In brief A “runaway bot” drove Hyperliquid’s HYPE token to $98 on Lighter DEX, highlighting thin liquidity risks on DEXs. One trader claimed to have profited to the tune of $600,000 during the anomaly. The DEX erased the price wick from its front end, sparking a debate around data transparency. A “runaway bot” triggered a…
TRUMP PARDONS CZ, BTC BACK OVER $110K, A16Z’s STATE OF CRYPTO 2025Crypto majors are green and rebounding. BTC is up 1% at $110,800, ETH is up 2% at $3,940, BNB is up 2% at $1,120, and SOL is up 1% at $191. MYX (+14%), VIRTUAL (+13%), ZEC (+11%), and WLFI (+11%) led the top movers.…
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 rebound another 1-2%; BTC at $111,000 Trump pardons CZ; brief bounce in BNB eco tokens JPMorgan to allow spot crypto…
In brief Medium-sized Bitcoin holders, or “dolphins,” have continued accumulating even after the $19 billion liquidation earlier this month, helping preserve the bull-market structure, CryptoQuant said. The group’s annual holdings growth of 907,000 BTC hints at long-term strength, though a dip below the 30-day moving average points to fading short-term demand. Altcoins are showing renewed…
In brief An Ethereum wallet belonging to an alleged Trump insider closed a massive Bitcoin short position Wednesday, netting $6.4 million in profits. The wallet previously earned close to $200 million earlier this month by shorting ETH and BTC ahead of the record-breaking crypto liquidations. The latest trade brings the wallet’s lifetime earnings to nearly…
The MegaETH interview (w/ Bread)Crypto bounces as BTC dominance rises to 60%. The SEC and CFTC aim for crypto regulation by the end of 2025. Democrats and crypto executives meet to discuss a crypto bill. Over 150 crypto ETF filings await review. HYPE leads altcoins after its co-founder appeared on TBPN. Hyperliquid Strategies plans to…
