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Polling was built to measure what people think, but it mostly captures what people say they think. Belief filtered through bias, identity, and bipartisan rituals just becomes noise. Opinions are cheap when they cost nothing to express. Markets fix that.Myriad’s Perpetual Sentiment Markets replace surveys with price discovery. Instead of ticking a box, participants buy…
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…
The United States on Tuesday announced that it is seeking the forfeiture of 127,271 Bitcoin, currently worth over $14.2 billion, in the largest such forfeiture action in the history of the Department of Justice.The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York and the Department’s National Security Division filed the civil forfeiture…
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 as China trade war rhetoric escalates; BTC at $111k Citi says it will custody crypto in 2026, evaluating a…
In brief Bitcoin tested the key support level of $112,500 Tuesday morning, as ETF flows reversed with $326M in outflows. Analysts warned that a break of support could send Bitcoin down toward $103,500. Ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions are compounding market fragility and fear. The cryptocurrency market is facing a broad pullback, with Bitcoin testing a…
In brief Ethereum ETFs recorded $428.5 million in outflows on October 13, the largest single-day exodus in five weeks, with BlackRock’s ETHA leading at $310.1 million. The retreat follows a prior week that saw $488 million in net ETH ETF inflows, part of a broader $3.17 billion surge into crypto products. Experts attribute the defensive…
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 Steak ‘n Shake will not accept Ethereum payments despite community members voting in favor of accepting ETH. The restaurant franchise started accepting Bitcoin payments in its locations across the United States in May. Same-store sales have increased in both Q2 and Q3, thanks in part to the Bitcoin community, the firm said. Fast…
In brief Bitcoin dropped from $121,000 to $106,000 on Friday after Trump announced 100% tariffs on China, triggering $19 billion in liquidations within 24 hours. The crash hit leveraged traders on centralized exchanges hardest, with 1.6 million positions liquidated as the timing—after market close—left crypto as the only outlet for investor reaction. Leverage amplifies both…
In brief A whale trading on Hyperliquid that made millions shorting BTC and ETH last week is now shorting Bitcoin again. The trader added $40 million USDC to Hyperliquid on Monday, using it to short Bitcoin with 10x leverage. The open position is currently yielding around $700,000 in unrealized profits. A whale that earned close…
