Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
In brief AI models Grok, DeepSeek, and Claude are up big in a live, real-money crypto trading showdown. Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro is the biggest loser of the bunch, underscoring reliability and transparency risks. The results deepen the divide between data-specialized and general-purpose AI approaches to finance. In early innings, Elon Musk’s Grok, DeepSeek, and…
In brief Bitcoin funds experienced $946 million in outflows last week following the October 10 market crash triggered by President Trump’s tariff threats, with losses concentrated in U.S.-listed products. While U.S. investors pulled money out, European and Canadian investors bought the dip, with Germany, Switzerland, and Canada recording net inflows during the downturn. Altcoins saw…
October 20, 2025 | Asset Listings We’re thrilled to announce that ASTER is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading ASTER trading is live as of October 20, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure to deposit your tokens…
In brief Gemini is launching a Solana version of its Gemini Credit Card. Users can earn SOL on every purchase and automatically stake it to boost their rewards. The exchange also offers Bitcoin and XRP versions of the card. Publicly traded crypto exchange Gemini expanded its credit card suite on Monday, unveiling the Solana Card—a…
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…
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 very red as Bitcoin hits 4-month low at $105,700 ETFs see biggest outflows since August with $530.9M Charles Schwab plans…
In brief Whales are dumping SOL, AAVE, and ASTER, moving over $120M in assets to exchanges. The sell-off contributed to the crypto market cap dropping by over 5% as altcoins posted losses on the day. One entity took a $5M loss on ASTER, signaling a rush to exit rather than hold through volatility. Whales are…
In brief The total market cap of all cryptocurrencies fell 5.9% to $3.64 trillion Friday morning, its lowest level since July 2025. The sell-off was driven by a “flight to safety” amid fears over U.S. regional bank stability. Liquidations hit $1.09 billion as major altcoins slid, with BNB seeing the largest decline. The cryptocurrency market…
In brief Japan plans to ban insider trading in cryptocurrencies under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The move empowers its financial regulators to investigate and penalize illicit trades, extending securities-style oversight to digital assets. Policy experts say Japan’s clarity could trigger “competitive convergence,” pushing other major markets to align on crypto regulation. Japan is…
In brief Newsmax is building a digital assets treasury centered on Bitcoin and President Trump’s official Solana meme coin. The company is approved to spend up to $5 million to acquire the assets over the next 12 months. Shares of NMAX fell 4% today but have bounced in after-hours trading. Publicly traded media company Newsmax…
