Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
In brief Intel’s new Core Ultra 3 debuts in 2025 with RibbonFET and PowerVia tech for better efficiency and density. The Company Foundry division losses hit $3.2 billion in Q2 as AMD captures 32% of desktop CPUs and nearly 40% of revenue. AMD’s OpenAI GPU deal, Apple Silicon, and Qualcomm’s PC chips tighten the noose.…
In brief Myriad prediction market users currently favor bullish moves for both Bitcoin and XRP. Bitcoin hit a new all-time high over the weekend, and XRP last hit a record price in July. The charts currently lean bearish, but sentiment undoubtedly favors the “moon” scenarios. As “Uptober” nears the midway point, crypto traders are positioning…
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 on the day, Bitcoin holds at $123,000 ZCash soars 35% leading all crypto movers; RAIL jumps 100% Jack Dorsey’s…
In brief Solana DEX aggregator Jupiter has tapped Ethean to launch its own stablecoin. JupUSD is expected to launch in Q4 and will initially be collateralized by USDtb, Ethena’s short-term treasury-backed stablecoin. The total stablecoin market cap has grown by more than 75% in the last year and now sits above $300 billion. Jupiter, a…
In brief Two men are set to stand trial in Glasgow’s High Court for allegedly plotting to steal almost $23 million in crypto in a series of robberies. The pair are accused of having identified targets known to own “significant amounts” of cryptocurrency. According to the prosecution, some of the planning was conducted while at…
In brief PancakeSwap’s Chinese X account was hacked to promote a scam meme coin token. CAKE token’s price remains largely unaffected. Security experts noted weak user security awareness and phishing as key reasons. The official Chinese X account of decentralized exchange PancakeSwap was hacked on Tuesday, used to promote a fraudulent meme coin named “Mr.…
In brief Eliza Lab’s Walters said fully autonomous trading agents are not investment-ready and perform best as interfaces that structure unstructured data into executable actions. Eliza is building a “marketplace of trust” that paper-buys shilled tokens to score users’ calls, and an agent-run OTC desk with smart-contract guardrails. He framed the token migration and cloud…
In brief Reve integrates web browsing, pulling real logos and references directly into edits. Nano Banana sets a new standard for character consistency, but suffers from strict censorship. Qwen 3 Omni Flash excels at multi-element compositions, but lags on subject fidelity. Local models like Flux Kontext or Qwen Image Edit provide full creative freedom without…
In brief EU regulators have warned that cross-border schemes could create redemption pressures in the bloc, forcing ECB intervention. The EU has one of the world’s strictest crypto regimes and requires stablecoins to be fully backed by reserves. The stablecoin market is currently valued at over $300 billion, dominated by U.S. dollar-based tokens. The European…
In brief BNB reached an all-time high over $1,114, making it the highest gainer among the top 10 cryptos in the last 24 hours. The rally was fueled by $7.7 million in liquidated short positions, a reduction in BNB Chain transaction fees to $0.005, and speculation around a potential U.S. spot BNB ETF, analysts told…
