Opinion

Morning Minute: Polymarket Prepares for Imminent U.S. Launch

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…

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Wallet in Telegram joins xStocks Alliance, expanding xStocks reach to another 100 million users 

We’re excited to announce a new collaboration designed to supercharge the adoption of xStocks, the industry’s gold standard for tokenized equities. Together with Backed, Kraken are today partnering with Wallet in Telegram, a digital asset solution natively embedded into the Telegram app, to bring xStocks to one of the largest consumer platforms in the world.   …

Markets

What the Government Shutdown Means for Pending Crypto ETFs

In brief SEC decisions on applications for spot altcoin ETFs are on hold during the government closure. Analysts have been expecting the agency to approve Solana funds early this month. The regulator is weighing more than 90 applications for funds tracking different cryptos, combinations of tokens and digital asset strategies. Investors expecting U.S. Securities and…

Markets

Ethereum or Solana: Which Hits a New All-Time High First?

In brief Ethereum sits 13.8% from its all-time high versus Solana’s steeper 34.12% climb. Prediction market Myriad places odds at 62% that ETH hits a new high before any major drop. Myriad users are bearish at the moment on a new SOL high. Here’s what the charts are looking like. Goodbye “red September,” hello “Uptober.”…

NFTs

Why Crypto Brand Doodles Is Now on a Froot Loops Cereal Box

In brief Ethereum NFT collection Doodles collaborated with Kellogg’s to put its characters on Froot Loops boxes. The brand sold out 500 custom boxes priced at $50 apiece in just a few hours. It previously collaborated with McDonald’s on holiday coffee cups, along with other brand team-ups. Ethereum NFT collection Doodles commenced its collaboration with…

Gaming

This ‘Unhinged’ Weed Farming Game Is Catching Fire on Solana

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”…

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CRYPTO HIGHER, US GOVERNMENT SHUTS DOWN, PUMP LEADS REBOUND

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…