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In brief The first American spot ETF giving exposure to XRP debuted on Thursday. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas was surprised at the size of the Rex-Osprey XRP ETF’s initial trading volume. The price of XRP has risen over the last day, and Myriad users believe it’ll keep climbing to a new high of $4. The…
In brief Predictors on Myriad think XRP’s next move is up to a record price of $4, instead of a retrace to $2. Odds have flipped, and now predictors think Bitcoin dominance is likely to fall before rising. Airdrop enthusiasts are predicting OpenSea’s token hits their wallets before December. Potential ETF approvals for XRP, Solana,…
In brief Base is an Ethereum layer-2 network launched by crypto exchange Coinbase. The exchange wants Base to onboard “billions of users to the cryptoeconomy.” In September 2025, Coinbase revealed that it is “exploring” a token launch for Base. Leading American crypto exchange Coinbase ventured deeper into the on-chain economy with the launch of its…
BTC & SOLANA JUMP UP, BNB CROSSES $1,000, HYPE HITS ATHCrypto majors mostly rally post-FOMC; BTC at $117,300. SOL jumps 5% as Forward Industries announces $4B ATM. BNB crosses $1,000 for first time; CZ bull-posts ASTER (+400%). Hype hits new ATH at $59; Project X announces its Phase 2. TokenWorks & PNKSTR announce perpetual machine…
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In brief Pixelverse is expanding beyond its successful Telegram tap-to-earn game, launching an arcade platform on Ethereum layer-2 network, Base. Its expansion is focused on delivering more Web3 mechanics to a receptive audience of crypto-native users. Its first game is Storychain, an AI agent-led game focusing on collaborative storytelling through social media. Pixelverse is moving…
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 mostly rally post-FOMC; BTC at $117,300 SOL jumps 5% as Forward Industries announces $4B ATM BNB crosses $1,000 for first…
In brief Digital asset custodian BDACS has launched KRW1, South Korea’s first fully regulated won-backed stablecoin, through a partnership with Woori Bank. Each token maintains full collateralization with Korean won held in Woori Bank escrow, according to BDACS. The launch comes amid competing parliamentary bills that debate interest payments and capital requirements for stablecoin issuers.…
In brief Crypto markets have posted broad gains following the Federal Reserve’s quarter-point rate cut. Hyperliquid’s USDH stablecoin has been “attracting liquidity across the board from many institutions,” according to an analyst. The momentum now hinges on project-specific catalysts, with altcoins more exposed to volatility than Bitcoin, experts told Decrypt. Avalanche (AVAX) and Hyperliquid (HYPE)…
In brief A federal jury found Braden John Karony guilty of securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering in May. The FBI has opened a victim questionnaire to identify SafeMoon investors who may qualify for restitution and services. Observers say enforcement is catching up with DeFi, though restitution remains difficult in decentralized markets. A federal…
