Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
In brief Canary Capital has applied for a “Made in America” crypto ETF. The fund, if approved, would give investors exposure to digital coins created in the U.S. or primarily backed by U.S. operations. Canary Capital has applied for a number of altcoin ETFs, including Litecoin and Tron. Crypto fund manager Canary Capital has applied…
In brief Top AI firms and tech leaders, including Andreessen Horowitz and OpenAI’s Greg Brockman, unveiled a $100 million fund to back pro-AI candidates. The fund, which mirrors crypto PAC Fairshake, will target races in California, New York, Illinois, and Ohio this year before moving to federal contests and the 2026 midterms. Supporters say the…
In brief The DOJ announced it will no longer charge decentralized software developers under the same law used to convict Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm earlier this month. DOJ official Matthew Galeotti clarified that prosecutors will avoid such charges when software is truly decentralized and non-custodial, though other charges could still apply if criminal intent…
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 mixed, ETH and SOL lead; BTC back to $113k BNB hits fresh ATH at $880 overnight before retracing Kanye tweets…
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…
In brief Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss donated over $21 million in Bitcoin to help launch the Digital Freedom Fund, a pro-crypto PAC. Unlike most crypto PACs, which aim to stay nonpartisan, the twins explicitly said their PAC will work to support Republicans, defeat Democrats, and back Trump’s crypto agenda in the 2026 midterms. The PAC’s…
We’re excited to announce the acquisition of the assets and technology of Capitalise.ai, an Israel-based pioneer of no-code, natural-language trading automation. Founded in 2015, Capitalise.ai developed a natural-language platform that transforms everyday text into executable trading strategies. Its proprietary language model and big data infrastructure can ingest real-time and historical data across equities, crypto, FX,…
In brief Powerful crypto companies including Coinbase, DCG, Kraken and Paradigm are teaming up with top lobbyists to introduce a new nonprofit focused on educating policymakers about decentralized technologies. As a 501(c)(3), the American Innovation Project (AIP) will enjoy key benefits including tax exempt status and limited liability for operators and participants. By law, however,…
In brief Google has increased its pro forma stake in the Bitcoin miner to 14%. The firm last week signed a deal to expand its AI data center capacity. Its stock is booming as a result. Terawulf stock (NASDAQ: WULF) surged more than 12% Monday after the Bitcoin miner said it was expanding and that…
In brief OFAC sanctioned Garantex on Thursday for its role in processing more than $100 million linked to illicit activities. It also blacklisted six businesses and three executives tied to the exchange. Blacklisting platforms that offer services aimed at circumventing sanctions is crucial to OFAC’s mission, an analyst said. The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of…
