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In brief BlackRock CEO Larry Fink described crypto and gold as “assets of fear” at the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, citing investor concerns over currency debasement and financial security. IMF forecasts show the U.S. debt-to-GDP ratio will reach 143.4% by 2030, exceeding Italy and Greece for the first time this century, with deficits above…
In brief Securitize is eyeing a Nasdaq debut through an SPAC deal. The proposed merger would value Securitize at $1.25 billion. The firm is behind BlackRock’s $2.8 billion BUIDL fund. Securitize plans to go public by combining with Cantor Equity Partners II, in an SPAC deal valuing the BlackRock-backed tokenization firm at $1.25 billion, according…
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…
In brief SharpLink Gaming is deploying $200 million in Ethereum from its corporate treasury onto Linea, a layer-2 network. The effort will unfold over multiple years to generate enhanced yields through staking, restaking, and DeFi incentives. SharpLink and Consensys are working to develop institutional capital markets primitives on Ethereum, including on-chain capital raises and tokenized…
In brief Trump Media and Technology Group, in which President Donald Trump is a majority stakeholder, is working with Crypto.com to debut a prediction market. Truth Predict, users will allow users to put money on sports games, elections, and other events. A Nevada judge this month denied Crypto.com’s injunction request to block state gaming regulations…
October 28, 2025 | Asset Listings We’re thrilled to announce that SYND is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading SYND trading is live as of October 28, 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…
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 slightly after weekend rally; BTC -1% at $114,500 SOL holds $200 ahead of Bitwise BSOL ETF launch today (with…
October 28, 2025 | Asset Listings We’re thrilled to announce that VULT is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading VULT trading is live as of October 28, 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 Prediction market protocol Myriad is launching on BNB Chain. The integration is a “natural evolution” building towards a “multichain future for Myriad,” the project’s co-founders said. Myriad has also launched automated markets designed around auto-resolution, short timeframes and continuous flow. Prediction market protocol Myriad is gearing up for the next stage of its…
In brief Bitcoin’s open interest nears $40B as traders price in a likely Fed rate cut. Users of prediction market Myriad hint at a 92.6% chance of a quarter-point cut this week. Experts warn that leverage-driven volatility is a risk, despite a bullish outlook. Bitcoin traders are building leveraged positions across the crypto derivatives market…
