Opinion

Morning Minute: OpenSea Says SEA Is Coming Q1 2026

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 over the weekend, Bitcoin back at $110,700 Stripe’s Tempo raises $500M at $5B valuation Mr Beast files trademark for…

Coins

Dota 2 YouTube Account Briefly Hacked to Promote Solana Meme Coin

In brief The channel was briefly compromised late Wednesday, promoting a Solana-based token. An hour later, the PGL YouTube channel, run by the Romanian esports organizer behind Valve-sanctioned tournaments, was also reportedly hijacked to stream a fake Bitcoin giveaway. Decrypt independently verified screenshots of the compromised Dota 2 channel before the content was removed. The…

Coins

What the ‘Debasement Trade’ Means for Bitcoin

In brief Bitcoin’s “debasement trade” narrative echoes gold’s historical role as a hedge against currency dilution. Some observers say Bitcoin still trades more like a high-risk asset than a haven. Others argue that could change as gold grows more expensive and trust in fiat erodes. Bitcoin’s latest price movements are reviving an old narrative that…

Opinion

Morning Minute: Bitcoin vs Gold and the Race to New ATHs

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 chop on the day, Bitcoin holds at $123,000 ZCash soars 35% leading all crypto movers; RAIL jumps 100% Jack Dorsey’s…