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Starting November 2025, Kraken is partnering with BSO to deliver a purpose-built ultra-low-latency (ULL) connectivity route between Tokyo and London. Designed for institutional clients and market makers, this new route provides a dedicated private connection with round-trip latency under 140 ms — typically 60–80 ms faster than previously available. Built for those who live and…
In brief Compass Coffee in Washington, D.C. became the first Square seller globally to process Bitcoin payments through a standard register during DC Fintech Week, with all transactions completing instantly. Block’s new Bitcoin payment system allows merchants to accept crypto and convert up to 50% of daily sales into Bitcoin starting November 10, with zero…
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 with ETH leading; BTC at $111,000 CFTC clears Polymarket for US operations; departing chair issues warning Federal Reserve to…
In brief There are many free-to-play games that pay players real Bitcoin rewards. You’ll typically earn amounts in satoshis, or the smallest denomination of Bitcoin (1/100,000,000 BTC). Such games are often loaded with video ads, but that’s the trade-off for earning Bitcoin. Bitcoin pushed to yet another all-time high price mark in August, maintaining recent…
In brief Stablecoin giant Tether is bringing USDT to the Bitcoin network. Users will be able to spend their stablecoins on Bitcoin’s network via the RGB protocol. Tether says it wants Bitcoin to be “everyday money.” Stablecoin giant Tether is pushing further into the Bitcoin ecosystem, announcing on Thursday that it would make its USDT…
In brief Google upgraded Gemini with 2.5 Flash Image, taking aim at OpenAI’s dominance. Developers can remix template apps in AI Studio and deploy custom image projects instantly. Google has expanded access through OpenRouter and fal.ai, widening distribution to coders worldwide. Google launched Gemini 2.5 Flash Image on Tuesday, delivering a new AI model that…
ETH ETF OUTFLOWS HIT $678M, SUI TRADING LIVE ON ROBINHOOD, $PUMP SURPASSES $800M IN LIFETIME REVENUECrypto lower ahead of Fed minutes. ETH ETF outflows hit $678m in 3 days. BTC fall linked to $400b drain from reverse-repo. Strategy stock hits 4-month lows after BTC buys. DATs now eclipse VC funding in 2025. Sharplink adds 12k…
CRYPTO LOWER, AI STOCKS WOBBLE, DAT WORRIES CONTINUECrypto lower ahead of Fed minutes. ETH ETF outflows hit $678m in 3 days. BTC fall linked to $400b drain from reverse-repo. Strategy stock hits 4-month lows after BTC buys. DATs now eclipse VC funding in 2025. Sharplink adds 12k ETH. Wyoming first state to launch stablecoin. Bessent…
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 are slightly green after volatile day; BTC at $115,600 Tom Lee buys $1.7B in ETH in the past week, becomes…
In brief BitMine Immersion Technologies added $1.7 billion in ETH in the last week. The firm now holds more than 1.5 million ETH, or greater than 1% of the total Ethereum supply. Shares of BMNR are trading down 3.7% on the day, but still outperforming ETH. BitMine Immersion Technologies added $1.7 billion or more than…
