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In brief A federal appeals court affirmed the Fed’s ability to deny crypto bank Custodia a master account. Custodia had argued the Fed had no choice but to award a master account to eligible banks. The Fed said it could deny Custodia an account based on the risk posed by crypto activity. Custodia said it…
The MegaETH interview (w/ Bread)Crypto bounces as BTC dominance rises to 60%. The SEC and CFTC aim for crypto regulation by the end of 2025. Democrats and crypto executives meet to discuss a crypto bill. Over 150 crypto ETF filings await review. HYPE leads altcoins after its co-founder appeared on TBPN. Hyperliquid Strategies plans to…
Catching Criminals On-chain (Interview w/ Matt Price)Matt Price, Elliptic’s director of investigations and strategic advisory, delves into the world of on-chain analytics, outlining the role of AI in crypto analytics, an evolving game of cat and mouse on-chain, and the challenges faced by law enforcement in tackling sophisticated financial crimes.
In brief Bitcoin traders may need up to a week to fully process the Federal Reserve’s first rate cut in nine months, with $120K now “within sight” according to Bitbank’s analysis. 92% of CME FedWatch traders anticipate another 25-basis point Fed cut in October, while 72% of Myriad prediction market users expect the same outcome.…
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 even; BTC leads at $112,300 ahead of ‘Corn Moon’ WLFI blacklists Justin Sun’s tokens for terms violations Stripe introduces…
Fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new entry in their favorite franchise for years, and it’s finally here. With Grand Theft Auto delayed into next year, that can only mean one thing: Hollow Knight: Silksong is coming, and it’s coming in just a few days. For those who have been patient, this news is…
In brief Another pro-crypto executive order from Donald Trump has markets feeling bullish again. Bitcoin got a modest bump, but altcoins like XRP, Ethereum, and Dogecoin are flying high. What happens next? Let’s take a look at the charts. The cryptocurrency market regained some lost ground this week, with altcoins such as Ethereum, XRP, and…
In our latest Kraken Trading Spaces, Dentoshi unpacked one of the most valuable edges in trading: Spotting outperformers before the rest of the market does. With the crypto markets in a period of chop, earnings season heating up and broader macro catalysts in play, Dentoshi shared timely insights on how to identify early winners before…
In brief The SEC has formally exempted major Ethereum and Solana staking protocols from securities laws. It’s likely the final clarification needed to give staking ETFs the green light. The precedent is also now set for staking across broader decentralized protocols. GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors dip after Monday’s rally; BTC at $114,300 SEC gives…
In brief Academic research points to a number of factors influencing Bitcoin’s value. They encompass programmed scarcity, network effects, and cost of production. Studies have also found that sentiment and belief play an outsized role in determining the value of Bitcoin. Professor Andrew Urquhart is Professor of Finance and Financial Technology and Head of the…
