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In brief Allied Gaming & Entertainment has started investing into Bitcoin and Ethereum for its treasury. The publicly traded firm’s stock price briefly doubled on Friday following the announcement. Many companies have started amassing crypto, following the model pioneered by Bitcoin giant Strategy. Allied Gaming & Entertainment, a Nasdaq-listed esports and gaming company, announced that…
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 green, led by SOL; BTC at $115,000 SOL hits $238 on back of FORD DAT $1.65B raise; SOL memes +…
In brief The FTC has issued orders to seven companies requiring detailed disclosure of safety protocols and monetization strategies within 45 days. The probe comes amid growing concerns about AI chatbots’ impact on children, with safety advocates calling for stronger protections. Companies must reveal user data handling by age group and safeguards preventing inappropriate interactions…
In brief SharpLink Gaming’s treasury strategy will be a positive “white swan event” for Ethereum as it helps educate traditional players, its co-CEO told Decrypt. Some industry observers fear that the crypto treasury trend could end badly for the industry, as swarms of companies have started stockpiling digital assets this year. Joseph Chalom, co-CEO of…
In brief Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) said the Senate is “not ready” for sweeping crypto market rules, warning lawmakers still have “a lot of questions.” Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), chair of Senate Banking, has insisted on a September 30 markup, despite pushback from Democrats and fellow Republicans. Policy experts say rushing a “full leap” bill…
In brief Rising demand from ETFs and DATs has scooped up 8.40% of Ethereum‘s market cap, according to digital asset bank Sygnum. Crypto-friendly regulation under Trump’s administration has helped drive massive capital inflow into Ethereum. The successful Pectra upgrade also played a key role in shaping Ethereum’s value proposition, analysts argued. Ethereum’s renewed bullish momentum…
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…
