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In brief SB 243 makes California the first state to regulate AI “companion” chatbots that simulate friendship or romance. The law mandates identity disclosures, bans sexual or self-harm topics with minors, and sets suicide-response protocols. Safety groups say the final bill was “watered down” after lobbying, calling it “an empty gesture rather than meaningful policy.”…
In brief The Singapore High Court has approved WazirX’s debt restructuring scheme with modifications. The platform will resume operations within 10 business days once the scheme becomes legally effective. 95.7% of voting creditors backed the amended plan in the August 2025 revote. Embattled crypto exchange WazirX secured court approval for its debt restructuring plan on…
In brief House of Doge, the business arm of the Dogecoin Foundation, is now trading on the Nasdaq after merging with Brag House Holdings (TBH). Backed by Elon Musk’s lawyer Alex Spiro, the company aims to use new capital to expand Dogecoin’s role in global payments and expand its reach into sports and other sectors.…
In brief Monad will open its MON token airdrop claim portal next Tuesday. Further details about the actual airdrop and mainnet launch will come “in the near future”, the company told Decrypt. The closely watched blockchain project has not yet revealed who qualifies for the airdrop, or details about MON’s token supply and distribution. The…
In brief Block founder Jack Dorsey tweeted a call for a de minimis tax exemption on everyday Bitcoin transactions, prompting Sen. Cynthia Lummis to reply she’s “Working on it.” Lummis urged supporters of the tax exemption to contact their representatives. The exemption was part of crypto tax reforms that failed to make it into Trump’s…
In brief MetaMask users can trade derivatives using Hyperliquid’s infrastructure. The self-custodial wallet plans to add support for Polymarket. MetaMask users can earn rewards, including Linea’s native token. Popular crypto wallet MetaMask unveiled native support for Hyperliquid on Wednesday, allowing users to more easily speculate on the price of various cryptocurrencies through the up-and-coming decentralized…
In brief Coinbase has launched crypto staking services in New York after years of objections from state regulators. New Yorkers can now stake several major tokens, including Ethereum and Cosmos, with estimated yields ranging up to 16% APY. The move follows the resignation of state crypto regulator Adrienne Harris, who reached a $100 million settlement…
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 fall after recent rally; BTC at $123,000 Gold makes new ATH at $4,070 up 50% on year Monad’s MON token…
In brief Ethereum came within $200 of its all-time high Thursday, and could reach $5,000 driven by strong institutional demand and over $1.3 billion in ETF inflows last week. Analysts cite robust on-chain metrics, whale accumulation, and supportive macroeconomic conditions as key factors supporting the rally. The upcoming Fusaka upgrade expected in November promises major…
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