Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
In brief Tesla CEO Elon Musk praised Bitcoin’s energy-based foundation on Tuesday, suggesting its value comes from the impossibility of faking energy, unlike fiat currency which governments can debase. This marks a shift from 2021 when Musk criticized Bitcoin’s electricity consumption as “insane,” and Tesla stopped accepting BTC payments over environmental concerns. Tesla currently holds…
In brief BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said the firm is working on its own tokenization tech. Everything from ETFs to real estate could be tokenized, he said. Tokenized ETFs could help people prepare for retirement, he added. The world’s largest asset manager is developing its own technology related to digital representations of traditional assets, BlackRock…
In brief Bhutan’s national digital ID platform will issue credentials through Ethereum. The system, initially built with Cardano developer IOG, is scheduled to undergo a full migration by early 2026. Observers warn that putting national IDs on public blockchains might raise privacy risks despite greater transparency. Bhutan has integrated its National Digital Identity platform with…
In brief Strategy raised $27 million by issuing preferred shares. The firm bought Bitcoin at an average price of $123,500 last week. Bitcoin still hasn’t recovered fully from last week’s crash. Strategy, the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, said that it spent $27 million on the asset last week, but it appears that the…
In brief Larry Fink said he had to “relook at [his] assumptions” about Bitcoin. BlackRock now manages several crypto-linked ETFs amid growing investor interest. Some firms, including Hargreaves Lansdown, remain wary despite offering crypto products. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has once again reiterated cautious approval of crypto investments and walked back previous comments he made…
In brief BitMine Immersion Technologies added more than 200,000 Ethereum during the recent crypto market dip. The firm now holds more than 3 million ETH valued at greater than $12.5 billion. Shares of BMNR jumped 4.5% early Monday as the market rebounds. Top publicly traded Ethereum treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies bought the crypto dip.The…
Crypto majors see more green; Bitcoin at $118,800. ZCash continues to lead, soaring 50% to $140. US government shutdown pauses ETF approvals. Lighter leaves private beta, opens Perps platform to public. Polymarket eyes US return as soon as today. PNKSTR jumps 50% to $140M as other NFT Strategies boom. Crypto majors are green again continuing…
In brief MARA Holdings purchased 400 BTC worth $46.29 million from institutional liquidity provider FalconX. The purchase comes as Bitcoin rebounded to $114,763 after the largest liquidation event in crypto history wiped out over $19 billion in positions last Friday. Analysts say the acquisition points to the firm’s confidence that Bitcoin has “more room to…
In brief Options traders buy more downside protection after the crypto’s largest liquidation event, Decrypt was told. Bitcoin’s $115,000, $95,000, and Ethereum’s $4,000, $3,600 strikes are seeing a high demand, according to options data. Experts remain cautious of the weekend rally, citing it as a “recalibration” move amid persisting structural risks. The crypto market is…
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 slightly lower; Bitcoin at $121,500 ZEC continues to lead top movers, up 19% to $230 JPMorgan says SOL ETFs will…
