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TRUMP PARDONS CZ, BTC BACK OVER $110K, A16Z’s STATE OF CRYPTO 2025Crypto majors are green and rebounding. BTC is up 1% at $110,800, ETH is up 2% at $3,940, BNB is up 2% at $1,120, and SOL is up 1% at $191. MYX (+14%), VIRTUAL (+13%), ZEC (+11%), and WLFI (+11%) led the top movers.…
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 rebound another 1-2%; BTC at $111,000 Trump pardons CZ; brief bounce in BNB eco tokens JPMorgan to allow spot crypto…
In brief Ledger released its latest crypto hardware wallet (or “signer”), the Nano Gen5. The product comes with an icon set developed by former Apple designer Susan Kare. Ledger is now referring to its hardware wallets to “signers” in an attempt to simplify and better characterize the role its devices play. Crypto hardware wallet maker…
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 A former Singapore Armed Forces diver stole $1.7 million in USDT after photographing the victim’s seed phrase in their bedroom. He spent the money on luxury watches, gambling and mortgage payments. Seed phrases are the master keys to crypto wallets and a major target for hackers worldwide. A former Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)…
In brief Scientists etched working gear trains on a chip, driven solely by photon momentum. The devices could someday power microfluidic pumps, reconfigurable optics, and tiny surgical tools. Efficiency remains extremely low, making the work an elegant proof-of-concept, not a product. Researchers have built microscopic machines—complete with working gears, racks, and pinions—that run entirely on…
In brief Google’s Gemini to #1 in app downloads this month and Search interests this week. This is the first time Gemini app dethrones ChatGPT. This also helped boost Google’s valuation to beat $3 trillion, just behind Nvidia, Apple and Microsoft. Google’s Gemini app hit the top of the Apple App Store on September 15,…
In brief The free Gemini 2.5 Flash Image tool turns selfies into hyperrealistic 1/7-scale figurines, sparking explosive demand. Users simply upload a full-body photo, paste a detailed prompt, and receive toy-store-ready results in seconds. Politicians and influencers are adopting the trend, while advanced users tweak materials, poses, and props for personalized dolls. Google’s latest AI…
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…
In brief The Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a also debuted, adding AI health tools and translation. Google introduced Pixelsnap, a Qi2 magnetic charging system with new accessories. A new AI voice assistant, Gemini for Home, will replace Google Assistant on Nest devices. Google unveiled the Pixel 10 lineup on Wednesday at its annual…
