Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
In brief The Federal Reserve is almost certain to cut interest rates Wednesday, with traders predicting a 97.8% chance of a 25-basis point cut, though the impact on crypto markets remains uncertain. Analysts say ending quantitative tightening could create a “tailwind” for Bitcoin by signaling higher inflation tolerance, with Bank of America and JP Morgan…
In brief A “runaway bot” drove Hyperliquid’s HYPE token to $98 on Lighter DEX, highlighting thin liquidity risks on DEXs. One trader claimed to have profited to the tune of $600,000 during the anomaly. The DEX erased the price wick from its front end, sparking a debate around data transparency. A “runaway bot” triggered a…
In brief Digital asset products attracted $921 million in inflows last week, according to CoinShares. U.S. and German markets led gains, while Switzerland saw outflows linked to asset transfers. Bitcoin captured nearly all inflows as Ethereum and altcoins cooled. Digital asset investment products saw inflows of $921 million last week, according to CoinShares, as optimism…
In brief BitMine Immersion Technologies added $321 million worth of ETH last week. The company now holds over $13.8 billion worth of ETH, leading the Ethereum treasury accumulation race. BitMine shares are up more than 5% on the day. BitMine Immersion Technologies added another $321 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) to its stockpile over the…
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 surge 3-5% on trade deal hopes; BTC at $115,500 Rumble partners with Tether to accept crypto tips for creators Pump…
In brief Bitcoin rose 3.5% over the weekend to $115,400 as optimism grew over easing U.S.–China trade tensions. Officials from both countries reached a preliminary framework in Malaysia, boosting risk appetite across global markets. Market sentiment on Myriad skewed toward “greed,” while analysts cautioned that on-chain activity hasn’t yet confirmed the rally. Bitcoin and the…
In brief Alibaba upgraded Qwen Deep Research with one-click webpage and podcast generation. In testing, Qwen and Gemini tied for accuracy, both outperforming ChatGPT and Grok Overall, Qwen won for research depth and shareable web output, while Gemini led multimedia quality Qwen, the dedicated AI research group within the Chinese tech giant Alibaba, released a…
In brief Valthos launched with $30 million from the OpenAI Startup Fund, Lux Capital, and Founders Fund. Its AI tools aim to detect and neutralize biological threats faster than traditional biodefense systems. The launch follows RAND’s warning that governments are unprepared for fast-moving AI-driven crises. Biodefense startup Valthos emerged from stealth on Friday with $30…
In brief Custodia and Vantage have unveiled a live network for tokenized deposits across U.S. banks. The system enables switching between deposits and GENIUS Act–compliant stablecoins. The platform awaits final regulatory approval to start at scale, Custodia CEO Caitlin Long confirmed with Decrypt. Custodia Bank and Vantage Bank Texas have unveiled a live platform for…
In brief Tether unveiled QVAC Genesis I, a 41-billion-token synthetic dataset aimed at training open, STEM-focused AI models. The release includes QVAC Workbench, a local AI app that runs fully on users’ devices for privacy and control. CEO Paolo Ardoino said the goal is to decentralize intelligence and challenge Big Tech’s control of AI data.…
