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In brief Tron founder Justin Sun unveiled a Hyperliquid competitor Among other features, it will feature “dark pools.” The exchange is named after a mythological character. As Hyperliquid and Aster jockey for DeFi supremacy, Tron founder Justin Sun unveiled his own decentralized perpetual contracts exchange on Wednesday called SunPerp.The platform is designed to subsidize users’…
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.🟣 Polymarket’s U.S. Return: “Green Light” Becomes Go-TimeAfter four years on the sidelines, the world’s biggest prediction market is set to reopen to U.S. users.Potentially as…
In brief Addicted is a Solana-based cannabis farming simulator that pays users in WEED tokens. Players have taken to social media to brag about their crypto earnings as the price of WEED surges. However, the play-to-earn format has drawn claims that Addicted is a “Ponzi game.” Addicted, a Solana-powered cannabis farming simulator described as “unhinged”…
CRYPTO HIGHER, US GOVERNMENT SHUTS DOWN, PUMP LEADS REBOUNDCrypto Higher Despite Us Government Shutdown. Recent Runners Xpl, Aster, Stbl All Weak. Blackrock Eth Staking Etf Could Be Coming in Oct. Sec Opens Door for State Trusts as Crypto Custodians. Tron Inc. Down 85% From Peak Amid Dat Slumps. Gensler’s Deleted Texts Under Scrutiny. Metaplanet Buys…
In brief The pseudonymous Buzzlamic Jihad has joined Aptos as an advisor, after months of memes he posted on social media helped pump the token in February. Buzz told Decrypt he wants to fix Aptos’ image problem and position it as a premium stablecoin network. He also plans to leverage his long-time relationship with the…
In brief Bitcoin has historically performed well in October, posting green months nine out of the past 10 years. It has led traders to believe in the legend of “Uptober,” and this year is no different. However, market analysts warn that the reality is much more complex, with many macro factors ready to blow up…
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 green but pulling back after Monday rally; BTC at $113k SWIFT partners with Consensys to bring payments onchain SEC &…
In brief The meme coin trenches have seen a drop in trading volume with the rise of perpetual futures decentralized exchanges, such as Aster. Data shows grass roots meme coins hitting a six-month low, while perp DEXs spike in volume. However, seasoned veterans aren’t too concerned as they believe that meme coins are “cyclical” and…
In brief Scientists etched working gear trains on a chip, driven solely by photon momentum. The devices could someday power microfluidic pumps, reconfigurable optics, and tiny surgical tools. Efficiency remains extremely low, making the work an elegant proof-of-concept, not a product. Researchers have built microscopic machines—complete with working gears, racks, and pinions—that run entirely on…
With Dogecoin making a comeback late last year and early into 2025, some may be pondering: Where did the asset come from? What’s it for? And what’s Tesla CEO Elon Musk got to do with it? The original meme coin’s boom largely has the world’s richest man to thank. Musk’s obsession with shitposting helped boost the…
