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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 flat into FOMC, Bitcoin leads +1% to $116,300 Binance in talks with US DOJ to end its compliance monitor…
In brief Bitcoin ETPs saw a net inflow of 20,685 BTC last week, driven mostly by U.S. ETFs. The recent uptick in investor risk appetite is driven by rate cut expectations and new crypto IPOs. Despite institutional demand outpacing new Bitcoin supply, realized and implied volatility remain historically low. Bitcoin exchange-traded products globally logged net…
In brief DeepMind warns AI agent economies may emerge spontaneously and disrupt markets. Risks include systemic crashes, monopolization, and widening inequality. Researchers urge proactive design: fairness, auctions, and “mission economies.” Without urgent intervention, we’re on the verge of creating a dystopian future run by invisible, autonomous AI economies that will amplify inequality and systemic risk.…
In brief Dogecoin surged 11% and Solana 10 % in the last week, defying seasonal crypto trends Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates this week as inflation moderates to 2.9%, which bodes well for risk assets. Users on the prediction market Myriad are signaling growing bullish sentiment. Here’s what the price charts have to…
In brief Nathan Fuller was denied bankruptcy discharge after admitting to running a crypto Ponzi scheme through Privvy Investments LLC. Fuller spent investor funds on luxury goods, gambling trips, and a nearly $1M home for his ex-wife. Legal experts say the ruling shows bankruptcy won’t shield crypto fraudsters, though full recovery remains unlikely. A Texas…
In brief Binance, the world’s biggest crypto exchange, and Franklin Templeton, one of the world’s biggest asset managers, are working together to release digital asset products. The two did not reveal what the products would be, but said further announcements will come later this year. They did say the products would cater to a “broad…
In brief Minister Jayant Chaudhary’s crypto investments grew 19% to $25,500 (₹21.31 lakh), marking the second year a Union minister disclosed digital asset holdings amid policy uncertainty. Mudrex’s survey of over 9,000 Indians revealed that 93% support crypto regulation, while 84% call the current 30% tax rate unfair compared to 12.5% equity taxation. The RBI’s…
In brief Shares in digital advertising firm QMMM Holdings jumped nearly 1,750% after announcing a digital assets treasury plan. The firm anticipates starting with $100 million fund focused on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. It will also seek out investments with Web3 infrastructure projects and “high-quality cryptocurrency assets.” Shares in digital advertising firm QMMM Holdings (QMMM)…
In brief Shengsheng He was sentenced to 51 months for laundering nearly $37M stolen in a crypto investment scam. The funds were moved through a Bahamas-based shell company, converted to crypto, and sent to scammer wallets. The case is part of a wider DOJ crackdown on global crypto fraud and online money laundering. Shengsheng He,…
In brief BitMine Immersion Technologies bolstered its Ethereum treasury and now holds more than 2 million ETH. The firm’s Ethereum holdings have hit $9 billion, extending its lead over other ETH treasury firms. BMNR invested $20 million in a publicly traded firm undertaking a Worldcoin strategy, sending OCTO shares up 3,000%. Bitcoin miner turned Ethereum…
