Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
In brief FTSE Russell’s September review has elevated the company from small-cap to mid-cap status. Eric Trump, a strategic adviser since March, is expected to attend the company’s next shareholder meeting in Tokyo. The inclusion will channel passive investment flows into a balance sheet centered on Bitcoin, though not without risks, analysts told Decrypt. Metaplanet,…
In brief London-listed web design and marketing firm The Smarter Web Company has appointed Jesse Myers to steer its Bitcoin strategy. Myers, author of the “Once-in-a-Species” newsletter, created a valuation model that inspired the Bitcoin 24 framework that Michael Saylor employed at Strategy. Smarter Web plans to hold reserves in both cash and Bitcoin, in…
CRYPTO SLIDES, LINK LEADS ALTS, FED ENDS CRYPTO SUPERVISIONBTC slides to $115k despite stability in stocks. ETH & SOL weakest in majors, LINK leads alts. Fed ends crypto supervision program. US weighs digital ID verification in DeFi. BTC hits 1.7% of total global money supply. ETH hits ATH in transaction count, active addresses. ETH ETFs…
In brief James Chanos warns that Strategy’s $51 million Bitcoin buy signals weak demand for its preferred stock offerings and criticizes the company for loosening shareholder protections. Strategy modified its equity issuance policy by adding “when otherwise deemed advantageous”, with Chanos alleging it gives CEO Michael Saylor more flexibility to dilute shares at lower valuations.…
In brief Metaplanet has bought a further 775 BTC for $93 million to bolster its corporate treasury. The Japanese firm’s Bitcoin stash is now worth roughly $2.17 billion, despite Bitcoin’s downturn over the weekend. Analysts told Decrypt that steady buying can tighten liquidity and raise near term volatility. Metaplanet Inc. bought an additional 775 Bitcoin…
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 dip 3-6% overnight; BTC holds at $115,000 Gemini files to go public with ticker GEMI, timing TBD BTCS becomes first…
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 soar led by ETH and SOL; Bitcoin breaks $120,000 Tom Lee files to raise $20B ATM for more ETH; ETH…
ETH at $4,400, ETH ETFS $1B DAILY INFLOWS, TOM LEE ACQUIRES 1.2M ETHBitcoin pulls back after falling short of ATH. ETH outperforms, ETFs hit record $1b+ inflows. Stripe building L1 blockchain for payments. Circle profit rises 53%, also building L1 chain. Strategy bought only $18m BTC last week. Metaplanet buys $61m BTC. BMNR now top…
ETH ETF INFLOWS ATH, CIRCLE & STRIPE PLAN L1S, CPI TODAYBitcoin pulls back after falling short of ATH. ETH outperforms, ETFs hit record $1b+ inflows. Stripe building L1 blockchain for payments. Circle profit rises 53%, also building L1 chain. Strategy bought only $18m BTC last week. Metaplanet buys $61m BTC. BMNR now top ETH holders,…
VOLATILE WEEKEND, XRP LEADS REBOUND, TRUMP FIRES BLS CHIEFXRP, DOGE lead crypto rebound after drop. BTC ETFs suffer 2nd largest single day outflow. Crypto ETFs bought ATH $12.8b in July. China cracks down on mainland crypto again. SEC to hold crypto roundtables across US. Buy the dips in BTC, ETH: Eric Trump. Metaplanet plans $3.7b…
