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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…
In brief Switzerland allowed Backed to avoid whitelisting xStocks. Tokenized Tesla shares have the largest supply. xStocks have roughly 30,000 unique holders. Balancing compliance needs against the open and accessible nature of decentralized finance ultimately brought Backed Finance to Switzerland, according to co-founder Adam Levi.The company was registered in the European nation because it allowed…
In brief Myriad Markets lets traders bet on how fast Rekt’s next sparkling water drop will sell out. The Rekt brand now spans a meme coin, NFTs, drinks, merch, and live events. Holders get perks like early access to flavors, blending crypto culture with IRL hype. Will the next batch of Rekt Drinks—a “Moon Crush”…
September 17, 2025 | Asset Listings We’re thrilled to announce that PRO is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading PRO trading is live as of September 17, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure to deposit your tokens…
In brief Forward Industries, the largest publicly traded Solana treasury company, filed to raise $4 billion through an at-the-market equity offering to expand its SOL holdings. The company’s stock (FORD) fell 8.2% following the announcement, while the proceeds could more than double the $3.1 billion currently held in Solana treasuries. DeFi Development Corp. also registered…
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 flat into FOMC, Bitcoin leads +1% to $116,300 Binance in talks with US DOJ to end its compliance monitor…
In brief The couple raised funds from nearly 600 investors through INDXcoin and Sumcoin. Judge Heidi Kutcher found the tokens misrepresented as safe despite audit failures and no market value. A July grand jury indictment separately charged the Regalados with 40 felonies that could bring prison time. A Colorado court has entered judgment against a…
In brief The Chiliz Group has acquired a controlling stake in OG Esports, a prominent competitive gaming organization. OG Esports unveiled its own fan token on Chiliz’s Socios.com platform back in 2020. It recently hit an all-time high price. Chiliz has teased various future team-related benefits for OG token holders, along with a new Web3-related…
In brief Pump.fun’s PUMP has rocketed 77% over the last week, driven by aggressive buybacks and platform dominance. The charts are flashing strong bullish signals. But users on the Myriad prediction market are still bearish. Here’s why. The crypto market continues its dance of consolidation, with Bitcoin and Ethereum more or less trading sideways as…
