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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 continue to grind up as Bitcoin breaks $120,000 BNB hits new ATH over $1,100 kicking off BNB SZN (Cake + memes soar) CME 24/7 will launch 24/7 crypto futures and options trading in early 2026 Moonbirds tease BIRB token for first time, floor passes 4 ETH before retracing Art Blocks announces Quine by Larva Labs as final Art Blocks Curated 🟠 Bitcoin Clears $120K…

Crypto companies have ramped up hiring in the United States after new legislation and regulatory clarity reversed years of talent flight overseas, according to industry experts. Hugh Norton-Smith, co-founder of crypto recruiting company Intersection Growth Partners, told Cointelegraph that his company is “now seeing a massive re-shoring of crypto talent given the regulatory clarity unlocked [in the US].” Much of that clarity has come from new crypto legislation in Congress, most notably the Genius Act, a law setting clear rules for stablecoins in the country and signed into law by US President Donald Trump in July. A year ago, “every…

Broken Bound, a cross-chain platform for blockchain interoperability, has announced the launch of BEBE to foster interoperability in the blockchain landscape. BEBE aims to remove silos while introducing fluid cross-chain interactions. With this, the platform is set to redefine the functionality of liquidity and governance across the decentralized platforms. 🌍 Seamless collaboration means limitless growth.🔥With BEBE, Broken Bound unites networks and ecosystems, breaking silos and enabling fluid cross-chain interactions.From liquidity to governance, everything moves without barriers. 💧🔑 This is the real power of… pic.twitter.com/CUCythr5GV — Broken Bound (@Broken_Bound_) October 4, 2025 Broken Bound has announced the news through its official…

Wall Street’s growing interest in late-stage cryptocurrency firms could disrupt the traditional boom-and-bust cycle of digital assets, according to new research. Crypto financial services firm Matrixport said Friday that more than $200 billion worth of crypto companies are preparing initial public offerings (IPOs), which could raise between $30 billion and $45 billion in new capital. Matrixport said investor focus is rotating away from early-stage bets toward scalable, IPO-ready companies positioned for public markets. Continued selling by Bitcoin (BTC) miners and early adopters has “nearly neutralized ETF and treasury inflows, reducing volatility and dampening Bitcoin’s appeal to risk-seeking investors,” Matrixport said…

Key Takeaways The White House has withdrawn Brian Quintenz’s nomination to chair the CFTC, ending his potential leadership of the derivatives regulator. Brian Quintenz is a former CFTC commissioner known for his active role in crypto regulation discussions and his support for presidential policies. The White House withdrew Brian Quintenz’s nomination for CFTC chair, ending his bid to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Quintenz, a former CFTC commissioner, has been active in public discussions on crypto regulation and supportive of presidential policies. The CFTC oversees derivatives markets and has increasingly focused on crypto-related enforcement and innovation. The Senate Agriculture…

Network revenues across the blockchain ecosystem declined by 16% month-over-month in September, mainly due to reduced volatility in the crypto markets, according to asset manager VanEck. Ethereum network revenue fell by 6%, Solana’s fell by 11%, and the Tron network recorded a 37% reduction in fees, due to a governance proposal that reduced gas fees by over 50% in August, according to VanEck’s report. The revenue drop in the other networks was attributed to reduced volatility in the crypto markets and the underlying tokens powering those networks. Ether (ETH) volatility dropped by 40%, SOL (SOL) volatility fell by 16%, and…

NFT sales volume more than doubled, surging by 103.11% to reach $256.9 million. This is a notable turnaround from last week’s $84.6 million in sales volume. CryptoSlam data shows: The number of NFT buyers jumped by 18.25% to 694,348 Sellers increased by 17.77% to 584,235. NFT transactions dipped by 8.67% to 1,874,619. Bitcoin’s (BTC) rally to the $122,000 level has energized the entire crypto market. Ethereum (ETH) has followed suit, climbing to $4,500. The global crypto market cap now stands at $4.2 trillion, up from last week’s $3.78 trillion. This bullish momentum has spilled over into the NFT sector, which…

Venture capital funding for AI startups has surged dramatically this year, and has crossed $190 billion globally year-to-date as of the end of Q3, according to available data. It marks the first time the AI sector has captured over 50% of VC dollars in a single year. However, observers have warned about a potential “hype bubble” that could cause problems later. Venture capitalists are spending billions, but mostly on funding AI In the US, which is the world’s largest market, AI startups attracted over 60% of the $250.2 billion in VC funding, confirming the sector’s dominance. Globally, VCs have invested…

The ECB is gaining support for a ban on stablecoins issued jointly within the bloc and other jurisdictions, setting the stage for a clash over how operators like Circle Internet Group Inc. and Paxos Inc. manage their activities across borders. The European Systemic Risk Board, tasked with guarding Europe’s financial system, last week passed a recommendation to ban so-called multi-issuance stablecoins, according to people familiar with the discussions, who asked not to be identified while discussing non-public information. While the ESRB’s guidance, approved by a board of central bank governors and EU officials, is not legally binding, it is expected…

The trading volume of $BLUE perpetual contracts has increased by four times since July, as shared by Marc Shawn Brown. This $BLUE perp volume surge shows the rising interest in the asset among traders and investors. The market has seen a strong rise in both activity and liquidity, signaling more confidence in $BLUE. Perpetual contracts, or “perps,” are famous in the crypto trading world. They let traders to bet on price movements without expiry dates, making them a useful tool for active traders. 🔥 MASSIVE: $BLUE Perp Volume is up 4X since July. pic.twitter.com/S12Evb1wXt — Marc Shawn Brown (@MarcShawnBrown) September…