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In brief Altcoin open interest has jumped to $38 billion, closing in on Bitcoin’s $40 billion and topping Ethereum’s $30 billion, signaling heightened speculative activity. Experts warn the leverage buildup could spark liquidations if the Fed’s expected rate cut triggers a shift in sentiment. Political pressure on Chair Jerome Powell and signs of elevated implied…
In brief Twerk from Home is kick-starting a weekly twerk-off competition that will finish on October 4 with a $10,000 grand final. Joe Mahavuthivanij, the co-founder and CEO of the organization, claims he wants to professionalize and legitimatize the sport of exotic dancing, just like the UFC did for mixed martial arts. Dancers have the…
In brief Identical “civil war” posts flooded X hours after Kirk’s killing, many from generic or low-engagement accounts. Past studies show botnets can generate billions of impressions; researchers warn AI tools make them harder to spot. Analysts see echoes of Russian and Chinese ops, but no confirmed attribution for this week’s spike in violent rhetoric.…
Kraken is doubling down on trader empowerment. By increasing margin trading leverage from 2x to 10x on select pairs, we’re giving experienced traders more flexibility, efficiency, and capital power than ever before. Margin leverage is increasing for five of our most popular crypto assets: ADA, LINK, AVAX, SUI and LTC! 10x margin trading is now…
In brief New Center Stage camera adds smarter framing, 4K HDR, and dual capture across iPhone 17 models. iOS 26 brings on-device AI tools, including live translation, smart screenshots, and spam filters. Final Cut Camera 2.0 adds ProRes RAW, genlock, and Apple Log 2 to iPhone 17 Pro for pro video work. Apple’s new iPhone…
September 9, 2025 | Asset Listings We’re thrilled to announce that AVNT is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading AVNT trading is live as of September 9, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure to deposit your tokens…
In brief Hyperliquid has set a new all-time high as it pumped 22% over the past week. It comes after the network has opened proposals for teams to launch a stablecoin using the USDH ticker. Established stablecoin teams like Paxos, Frax Finance, and Agora have tossed their hats in the ring. Validator votes start Sunday.…
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 green, SOL leads again; BTC at $112,700 Tom Lee 30x’s Moonshot bet on OCTO (WLD +75%) HYPE hits a new…
Upbit, South Korea’s largest exchange by volume, confirmed plans on Tuesday to launch its own Ethereum Layer 2 network, GIWA, as part of a broader infrastructure push, a month after trademark filings hinted at the project.Shortly before the confirmation, Dunamu CEO Oh Kyung-seok teased details of the project in a keynote speech at the Upbit…
In brief Kraken has bought proprietary trading platform Breakout. It’s the latest acquisition by the crypto exchange. San Francisco-based Kraken has said it is planning to go public. U.S. crypto exchange Kraken has acquired proprietary trading platform Breakout, the company announced Thursday, as it continues its efforts to expand services ahead of a planned public…
