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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 SubstackGM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors red but moving higher after Trump moved to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook ETH ETFs see $444M in net inflows,…
In brief Standard Chartered’s Geoffrey Kendrick sees Ethereum’s pullback from its all-time high as a “great entry point” with $7,500 target by end of 2025. Treasury companies and ETFs have purchased 4.9% of circulating ETH since June, with buying pressure driving the recent surge to $4,953 all-time high. Ethereum ETFs attracted $444 million inflows Monday…
In brief Dogecoin notes a 3% recovery bounce after dropping 16% from the August 24 peak of $0.245. Key fundamental developments for Dogecoin include the Trump family-linked Thumzup acquiring a Dogecoin mining company amid pending approval of a spot Dogecoin ETF. Experts suggest an uptick in whale activity and a surge in whale wallets is…
In brief The Paris-based chipmaker aims to raise up to $200 million through ADS issuance. Funds will be directed toward expanding Bitcoin holdings under long-term plan. The company already holds more than 3,000 BTC, with a 100,000 target by 2030. Sequans Communications (NYSE: SQNS), a Paris-based semiconductor firm listed on the New York Stock Exchange,…
In brief Pantera may launch “Solana Co.” to hold Solana tokens as a corporate treasury asset. The effort would begin with a $500 million raise, followed by $750 million in warrants. A single entity could end up holding more Solana than all current public treasuries combined. Pantera Capital is reportedly seeking to raise up to…
In brief A new DeepSeek AI model has been released, challenging OpenAI’s latest open-source rollout. OpenAI’s gpt-oss-20b falters in reasoning and writing tests, while DeepSeek v3.1 produces gripping stories, working code, and smart refusals At first glance, DeepSeek’s hybrid architecture outperforms OpenAI’s open-source push, though OpenAI’s model wins on customization. OpenAI made its triumphant return…
In brief Investment firms are filing a wave of sophisticated crypto ETF applications, including 21Shares’ active crypto fund and 2x leveraged Dogecoin and Sui products. Multiple XRP ETF issuers updated filings following SEC feedback, while regulators delaying decisions on Trump Media and Solana funds until October. Experts predict approval momentum to begin in October despite…
In brief FTSE Russell’s September review has elevated the company from small-cap to mid-cap status. Eric Trump, a strategic adviser since March, is expected to attend the company’s next shareholder meeting in Tokyo. The inclusion will channel passive investment flows into a balance sheet centered on Bitcoin, though not without risks, analysts told Decrypt. Metaplanet,…
In brief A Bitcoin whale sold 24,000 BTC on Sunday, catalyzing a liquidation cascade worth over half a billion dollars. Despite the correction, options data reveal that traders remain unshaken, with bullish posturing around the $135,000 and $155,000 strike prices. Improving macroeconomic conditions, following last week’s comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, add credence…
In brief Pudgy Penguins is a popular crypto-native IP that started from NFTs and has expanded into toys, games, and more. CEO Luca Netz told Decrypt that he hopes to take the company public within two years. In addition to NFTs on Ethereum, the brand has launched a meme coin, PENGU, on Solana. Pudgy Penguins…
