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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 dip 3-6% overnight; BTC holds at $115,000 Gemini files to go public with ticker GEMI, timing TBD BTCS becomes first TreasuryCo to issue a ‘Bividend’, offers blockchain dividend Adam Back’s Bitcoin Standard TreasuryCo to launch with 30k BTC + $1.5B LIGHT eco rallies over the weekend, latest launchpad challenger to Pump 🏦 Wall Street Loads Up on Bitcoin via ETFs Some of the…

Somnia, a gaming and entertainment-focused blockchain, has partnered with Fireblocks, a prominent platform for digital asset custody. The partnership aims to integrate the enterprise-level security infrastructure of Fireblocks into Somnia’s platform to ensure secure issuance, storage, and movement of digital assets. As the platform disclosed in its official social media announcement, the collaboration will build trust among consumers, developers, and institutions in the growing digital economy. Keeping this in view, the move is anticipated to improve Somnia’s credibility while reaffirming the security standards within the blockchain sector. We’re excited to leverage @FireblocksHQ to bring enterprise-grade security to Somnia.Fireblocks powers the…

Transak has secured $16 million in a strategic funding round led by Tether and IDG Capital to expand its stablecoin payments infrastructure and enter new markets. Other investors also participated in the round. The company provides fiat-to-crypto services through a single API that supports bank transfers, cards, local payment methods, and virtual IBANs. Its platform is used by more than 450 applications in over 75 countries. To date, Transak has processed more than $2 billion in transaction volume, with nearly one-third related to stablecoin activity. Transak’s system offers regulated on and off ramps between fiat and digital assets, virtual bank…

Former Coinbase executive Balaji Srinivasan transforms troubled Forest City development into a laboratory for blockchain-based governance and startup societies in Malaysia. Bloomberg reported that a radical experiment in crypto governance is unfolding in Malaysia’s Forest City. The project explores how cryptocurrency and shared ideology might redefine citizenship. Network School Emerges in Forest City Tech entrepreneurs and crypto innovators are testing whether blockchain-based nations can replace traditional territorial models. Nearly 400 students have flocked to this reclaimed island development. They participate in Network School, an ambitious project spearheaded by Balaji Srinivasan, former chief technology officer of Coinbase Inc. The program charges…

South Korea’s four largest banks—KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana, and Woori—are allegedly getting ready to meet Circle to discuss a potential alliance in the stablecoin market. The meeting, which is planned to occur during Tarbert’s visit to Seoul this month, is part of the banks’ efforts to gain access to the stablecoin sector as South Korea starts working toward establishing a regulatory framework for digital assets. South Korea’s big banks plan stablecoin meeting Major commercial banks in South Korea have started accelerating preparations for stablecoin issuance in anticipation of the enactment of relevant legislation that will affect the sector. Reports claim…

Amid a decrease in Web3 investment in Africa, the Hashgraph Association says its recently launched hackathon aims to help build a blockchain infrastructure that supports crypto businesses and decentralized finance projects. The Hackathon: A Permanent Platform for Growth Despite a vibrant and young population—with 60% of Africans under the age of 25—the continent’s share of investments into Web3 startups has fallen from $474 million in 2022 to $122.5 million in 2024. To help reverse this trend, some industry players, including the Hashgraph Association (THA), are working to build a blockchain infrastructure that will not only boost crypto businesses but foster…

Core Scientific (CORZ) reported weaker-than-expected revenue but topped adjusted EBITDA estimates in its second-quarter 2025 results. Yet the main focus remains its proposed merger with AI cloud provider CoreWeave (CRWV), which is set for a shareholder vote in the fourth quarter, investment bank Jefferies said in a research report Monday. At CoreWeave’s current price of $99.97, the all-stock deal values Core Scientific shares at roughly $12.35, well below Jefferies’ estimated fair value of $16 to $23. Investor sentiment on the merger is tied directly to CoreWeave’s price, the report said. The agreed exchange ratio of 0.1235 translates into a Core…

OKX Wallet, a prominent Web3 wallet platform, has partnered with Shaga, a popular platform to offer, host, and stream AAA gaming. The main purpose of this partnership is to improve secure transfers while offering seamless Web3 gameplay. As OKX Wallet’s official social media announcement discloses, the collaboration denotes a key move forward in merging decentralized finance (DeFi) and high-quality gaming. Additionally, the development also reflects the growing trend of blockchain-driven gaming with wallet integration. We’re xcited to announce that @playonshaga has integrated our Wallet!You can now use our Wallet to securely host, stream, and play AAA games on Shaga. pic.twitter.com/ntPqk6DcgO…

Get ready for a significant leap in decentralized finance! The world of prediction markets is buzzing with the exciting news of the Kalshi Solana expansion. Kalshi, a leading platform for event-based trading, has officially announced its integration with the high-performance Solana blockchain. This strategic move means users can now engage with prediction markets using SOL and Solana-based USDC, opening up a realm of new possibilities for speed, efficiency, and accessibility. What Does the Kalshi Solana Expansion Mean for Traders? Kalshi is renowned for allowing users to trade on the outcome of real-world events, from economic indicators to political races. Traditionally…

The digital ruble is expected to bring Russia’s economy some $3 billion or more annually in the first five years of its introduction, according to a new estimate presented in Moscow. While banks are set to initially lose billions of rubles due to the digital cash, businesses will benefit right off the bat, claim Russian analysts trying to predict the effects of the new form of national fiat. Russian digital currency to benefit businesses, hurt banks Bank of Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) will generate up to 260 billion rubles (almost $3.3 billion) a year for the country’s economy…