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In brief Boston startup AlterEgo unveiled a wearable that lets users communicate silently with machines by decoding neuromuscular signals in the jaw and throat. The technology builds on a 2018 MIT Media Lab prototype that showed subvocal speech could be captured and translated with high accuracy. AlterEgo positions its non-invasive approach as a practical alternative…
In brief Cantor Fitzgerald has debuted a new Bitcoin fund. The fund also gives investors exposure to gold—for downside protection. Gold rose to a record high near $3,680 on Monday, while BTC is trading about 9% off its all-time best, set last month. Wall Street giant Cantor Fitzgerald debuted a new fund Monday that aims…
In brief European crypto asset manager CoinShares has announced plans to go public in the U.S. on the Nasdaq. The deal sees CoinShares enter an agreement with Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp. A number of crypto firms have gone public this year or have signaled plans to do so. European digital asset fund manager CoinShares…
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 mostly green, SOL leads; BTC at $112,000 Forward Industries announces $1.65B SOL DAT led by Galaxy, Multicoin & Jump BMNR…
In brief Metaplanet has bought another 136 BTC for $15.2 million, bringing total holdings to 20,136 BTC. The firm achieved “BTC Yield of 487% YTD 2025” with an average purchase price of $103,196. The company is 20% toward its revised 2026 goal of 100,000 BTC, up from its original target of 21,000. Metaplanet Inc. announced…
In brief The solo miner earned 3.13 BTC ($347,872) mining block 913,632, marking the second independent mining success this month. It comes as Bitcoin’s mining difficulty reached record high of 136.04 trillion. One expert says solo mining events highlight Bitcoin’s decentralization despite industrial operations dominating the network. A lucky solo Bitcoin miner has successfully mined…
In brief French police have freed a 20-year-old Swiss citizen held hostage in Valence. France has become Europe’s hotspot for violent crypto-related kidnappings, known as “wrench attacks.” Similar incidents are on the rise worldwide. French authorities have detained seven suspects following the kidnapping of a 20-year-old Swiss man, believed to be the latest case in…
In brief Bitcoin was flat over 24 hours, clawing back earlier losses to trade at $111,100, CoinGecko data shows. Goldman Sachs expects August payrolls to show 60,000 jobs added versus 75,000 forecast, with unemployment rising to 4.3%. Markets largely expect a 25-basis-point Fed cut on Sept. 17, though wage and unemployment surprises could sway the…
In brief XRP momentum has faded after breaking an eight-year all-time high price. Solana charts tell a different story today than the price action would indicate. And Pump’s PUMP is pumping once again, but can it last? The crypto market has rolled into September with characteristic uncertainty, as “Red September” fears collide with mounting optimism…
In brief Porsche will unveil its 11 kW wireless charging system in Munich next week, the automaker said Thursday. Wireless charging will be offered in Europe from 2026, with global markets to follow. A floor pad transfers power to a receiver under the SUV; efficiency is ~90%, comparable to plug-in charging. Porsche will unveil its…
