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In brief Forward Industries unveiled a $1.65 billion private placement in public equity. The firm will accumulate Solana, with support from several firms. Forward’s stock price soared 92% pre-market, but then fell. It’s still up 40% on the day, as of this writing. Forward Industries unveiled a $1.65 billion private placement in public equity, or…
In brief BitMine Immersion Technologies bolstered its Ethereum treasury and now holds more than 2 million ETH. The firm’s Ethereum holdings have hit $9 billion, extending its lead over other ETH treasury firms. BMNR invested $20 million in a publicly traded firm undertaking a Worldcoin strategy, sending OCTO shares up 3,000%. Bitcoin miner turned Ethereum…
In brief Strategy has purchased 1,955 BTC for $217.4 million at $111,196 per coin, following Friday’s S&P 500 rejection. The company now holds 638,460 BTC worth $71.5 billion, achieving “BTC Yield of 25.8% YTD 2025” for shareholders. Japan’s Metaplanet also bought 136 BTC for $15.2 million Monday, continuing the global corporate buying trend. Michael Saylor’s…
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 Bitcoin’s Google search volume has plummeted to an 11-month low amid a sideways trend. Gold is up 38% since the start of 2025 compared to Bitcoin’s 18%. Experts see potential for capital rotation from gold to Bitcoin if favorable macroeconomic conditions persist. Bitcoin’s U.S. Google search volume has dropped to an 11-month low…
In brief Ethereum ETFs recorded four consecutive days of outflows totaling $787.6 million from September 2-5, with Thursday’s $446.8 million representing the largest single-day exodus. Bitcoin ETFs posted net inflows of $250.3 million over the same period amid volatility. Analysts pointed out structural disadvantages, including staking restrictions and Ethereum’s “higher-beta” nature, making it the first…
Nemo Protocol, a DeFi platform built on the Sui blockchain, was hacked for $2.4 million late on Sunday, according to blockchain security firm PeckShield.The attack preceded scheduled maintenance on the platform planned for Monday and Tuesday.In a tweet, Nemo protocol stated that a “security incident” had affected its market pool. “We are investigating the matter…
In brief Hong Kong-based Hashkey Group has announced plans for a fund bridging tradfi and crypto. The DAT fund will target over $500 million in its first phase with a focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum projects. The structure is designed as a perpetual vehicle allowing regular subscriptions and redemptions. HashKey Group, a Hong Kong-based digital…
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 Validators will decide the USDH ticker in an on-chain vote scheduled for September 14. Hyperliquid claims the ticker carries no special privileges, while analysts see it as a push to reduce reliance on USDC. Analyst estimates suggest USDH could divert $5.5 billion from USDC and generate $220 million annually for HYPE holders. Hyperliquid,…
