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In brief Harvard’s PDGrapher AI model predicts gene-drug combinations that could reverse diseased cell states. Early targets include Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and rare disorders like X-linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism. The tool adds to a wave of AI breakthroughs in biotech, from AlphaFold to generative drug discovery. Researchers at Harvard Medical School have unveiled a new artificial intelligence model…
Upbit, South Korea’s largest exchange by volume, confirmed plans on Tuesday to launch its own Ethereum Layer 2 network, GIWA, as part of a broader infrastructure push, a month after trademark filings hinted at the project.Shortly before the confirmation, Dunamu CEO Oh Kyung-seok teased details of the project in a keynote speech at the Upbit…
In brief AI firm Showrunner plans to produce an interpretation of missing footage from Orson Welles’ 1942 film, “The Magnificent Ambersons.” The reconstruction effort will use deepfake technology and newly shot footage based on archival research. The end product will not be commercially released, as Showrunner doesn’t hold the rights to the original film. AI…
In brief Ethereum transformed the blockchain industry by enabling smart contracts, DAOs, NFTs, and decentralized apps. From its 2015 launch to The Merge in 2022, Ethereum has driven innovation and faced growing pains. Ethereum powers DeFi and NFTs, but still battles high fees, scalability limits, and fierce competition. Ethereum, the second-biggest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin, is…
BITCOIN BOUNCES, NFPS TODAY, WLFI BLACKLISTS JUSTIN SUNBTC bounces ahead of jobs report. SEC plans to revamp crypto policies. WLFI blacklists Justin Sun’s address, freezes tokens. WLFI tokens unreasonably frozen: Sun. Nasdaq to step up scrutiny on DATs, MSTR falls. Sora Ventures to buy $1b BTC. HK’s Yungfeng Financial buys $44m ETH. DFDV buys $40m…
In brief Qubic has given AIGarth, the AI model it has been training while it attacked privacy blockchain Monero, a social media account. AIGarth has faced public ridicule after it failed to solve basic math problems, such as 1+1. However, its creators say that its failures are part of a learning process, and come from…
In brief Bitcoin dipped 1.3% below $110,000 but recorded strong ETF inflows of $633 million over two consecutive days—the best performance since early August. Long-term Bitcoin holders are moving their coins into ETFs in what an analyst calls an unusual redistribution pattern. Market sentiment remains cautious with 65% of prediction market users expecting Bitcoin to…
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In brief Pump.fun has introduced a dynamic fee model that looks to reward token creators on the platform. One Pump.fun livestreamer told Decrypt the move empowers small creators to make more money than on traditional platforms like Twitch. Over the past 24 hours following the update, $1.9 million was distributed to creators on the platform.…
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 are green with SOL leading; BTC at $111,500 BTC ETFs see $333M in inflows, highest day since Aug 8; ETH…
