Coins

Thailand’s Ex-PM Endorses Push to Build Regional Crypto Hub

In brief Thaksin met with crypto investors in Bangkok to discuss positioning Thailand as ASEAN’s digital asset treasury hub. The proposal includes support from Metaplanet, UTXO, and other global firms, according to meeting documentation reviewed by Decrypt. Backers argue the initiative could boost economic resilience and growth amid Thailand’s weak macro outlook. Former Thai Prime…

Opinion

Morning Minute: Ethereum to $7,500? Standard Chartered Thinks So

In brief Standard Chartered projects ETH could reach $7,500 by end of year and $25,000 by 2028 based on current adoption trends ETH ETFs have accumulated over $8B since July with major corporate buyers like BitMine and SharpLink stacking aggressively Ethereum’s yield advantages through staking and DeFi utility make it potentially stronger than Bitcoin as…

Markets

Here’s What to Expect From Bitcoin in September as Network Activity Slows

In brief On-chain data shows a 13% drop in adjusted transfer volume, signaling weaker demand. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw continued outflows, adding to macro-driven selling pressure. September has averaged negative returns for Bitcoin, compounding cautious sentiment. Bitcoin’s bounce on Tuesday may offer a brief respite for investors, but experts are warning that a deeper “cooling-off…

Opinion

Morning Minute: The Solana Treasury Gold Rush Accelerates

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 SubstackGM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors red but moving higher after Trump moved to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook ETH ETFs see $444M in net inflows,…

Markets

Morning Minute: Football Dot Fun Breaks Out

In brief Football Dot Fun, a Web3 fantasy soccer game on Base, exploded with $25.7M trading volume and 10,284 users in under two weeks. Players buy and trade fractionalized “shares” of real football players using in-game Gold currency, with shares depleting as players appear in matches. The ecosystem’s market cap surged from $60M to $160M…

Opinion

Morning Minute: Coinbase CEO Calls for Bitcoin to Hit $1 Million

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 red heading into Jackson Hole; BTC -1% at $112,300 MetaMask introduces new stablecoin mUSD, to launch on ETH +…