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In brief Robinhood stock surges nearly 47% in a month, approaching $150 as it explores expanding prediction markets to the U.K. Walmart’s OnePay payment app adds Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for its 3+ million monthly users. CME Group plans 24/7 trading for crypto futures and options starting early 2026 in response to record volumes. Public…
In brief Ethereum hit a two-week high of $4,500, defying recent bearish sentiment in traditional markets. Options data show a short-term bullish shift for October, but longer-term sentiment remains cautious. Analysts anticipate a bullish breakout in the fourth quarter if institutional treasuries resume their buying spree. Ethereum briefly climbed to a two-week high of $4,500…
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 continue to grind up as Bitcoin breaks $120,000 BNB hits new ATH over $1,100 kicking off BNB SZN (Cake +…
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…
In brief OpenAI’s $6.6 billion employee share sale valued the firm at $500 billion. The Sale makes OpenAI the world’s most valuable private company, topping SpaceX. Secondary deal aids staff retention amid Meta’s nine-figure pay offers. OpenAI has overtaken SpaceX to become the world’s most valuable private company after a $6.6 billion employee share sale…
In brief XRP surged above $3 today after weeks of sideways actions and bearish sentiment. Prediction market users on Myriad say there’s a 55% chance XRP hits $4 before dumping back to $2. The charts suggest caution. Here’s why. After weeks of sideways chop, XRP—the cryptocurrency created by the founders of Ripple—is making another run…
In brief Ethereum sits 13.8% from its all-time high versus Solana’s steeper 34.12% climb. Prediction market Myriad places odds at 62% that ETH hits a new high before any major drop. Myriad users are bearish at the moment on a new SOL high. Here’s what the charts are looking like. Goodbye “red September,” hello “Uptober.”…
In brief Bitcoin rose above $117,000 and gold hit a new all-time high Wednesday, with both assets benefiting from safe-haven demand. Stocks fell after the U.S. entered its first government shutdown in nearly seven years, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each down about 0.5% upon open. The shutdown’s duration remains uncertain, echoing the record…
In brief Solana, Dogecoin, and Cardano outperformed the broader crypto market on Wednesday. Despite Congress failing to pass a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown, crypto markets shrugged off concerns. Bitcoin surpassed $117,000 for the first time in about two weeks while anticipation builds for an expected 25-basis point Fed rate cut at October’s…
In brief The White House has abruptly ended Brian Quintenz’s candidacy to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Crypto lobbying, a dispute with Gemini co-founders the Winklevoss twins, and opposition to Quintenz’s Kalshi links may have played a role. Acting CFTC chair Caroline Pham will remain in place as new contenders are considered. The White…
