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 fall 1-3%; BTC at $90,600 The CFTC to pilot tokenized collateral with BTC, ETH & USDC used as collateral Saylor ($963M) and Tom Lee ($429M) both buy big last week BlackRock files S-1 for ETH staking ETF ‘ETHB’ Stripe rolls out stablecoin payments across EVM ne ...

Core Insights - Bitcoin ETFs attracted $352 million last week, representing approximately 50% of total crypto fund inflows, with XRP funds following closely behind [1][3] - Short-Bitcoin products experienced outflows of $18.7 million, indicating a potential bottom in negative sentiment among ETP investors [2] - Total crypto fund inflows for the week reached $716 million, with XRP funds contributing $244 million and Ethereum funds adding $39 million [3] Market Trends - Bitcoin's trading price was $90,259, reflecting a 1% increase in the past day and a 6.6% rise over the past week [2] - Total assets under management in the ETF sector have increased by 7.9% from November lows to $180 billion, although still below the all-time high of $264 billion [4] - Recent macroeconomic data indicated ongoing inflationary pressures, with the PCE index showing a year-over-year increase of 2.8% in September, slightly down from August's 2.9% [4] Investor Sentiment - The introduction of a new leveraged ETF for XRP coincided with its significant inflows, suggesting positive investor sentiment towards XRP [3] - Users on the Myriad prediction market platform anticipate a 94% chance of a 25 basis point cut by the Federal Open Market Committee [5]

Core Insights - The article highlights the growing interest in cryptocurrency among older investors, particularly focusing on the experiences of a retiree who has become deeply involved in the crypto space despite initial setbacks from scams [2][4][10] - It raises concerns about the lack of education and resources available for older investors, making them vulnerable to scams and misinformation in the rapidly evolving digital currency landscape [11][12][19] Group 1: Investor Experience - The individual in focus, Switzer, has built a $14,000 portfolio in less than a year, investing in various cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum and Solana, demonstrating that older investors can engage with crypto successfully [3][4] - Despite being scammed out of $18,000 in 2024, Switzer's determination to learn from her experiences led her to become more knowledgeable about crypto, including understanding technical aspects like two-factor authentication [2][10] - Switzer actively participates in the crypto community, attending conferences and engaging with online platforms to enhance her understanding and connect with other investors [6][13][15] Group 2: Education and Community - The article emphasizes the need for better educational resources tailored to older investors, as many lack the foundational knowledge to navigate the crypto space safely [11][12] - Switzer's experience illustrates the importance of community and connection in learning about cryptocurrency, as she found support and knowledge-sharing among younger investors online [15][16] - The rise of social media platforms like TikTok and Discord is highlighted as a potential avenue for older investors to learn about crypto, although caution is advised due to the prevalence of scams [17][18] Group 3: Scams and Vulnerability - The article notes that older individuals are particularly vulnerable to cryptocurrency scams, with the FBI reporting over 8,000 complaints from seniors in 2022, resulting in losses of $1.6 billion [10][11] - Scammers often exploit the lack of knowledge among older investors, using sophisticated tactics to create a false sense of security and encourage further investment [8][10] - Switzer's story serves as a cautionary tale, illustrating how scammers can inadvertently educate victims about crypto while also highlighting the need for increased awareness and protective measures for older investors [9][19]

Core Insights - XRP is currently up 5% in 2025 but has recently experienced a significant decline, trading close to $2, which is a 40% drop from its 52-week high [1][7] - The launch of new spot XRP ETFs has created optimism among investors, providing institutional access to XRP [2] - Nearly $1 billion has already flowed into XRP, indicating strong interest from investors looking to diversify their crypto portfolios [3] Price Projections - Analysts have set ambitious price targets for XRP, with estimates ranging from $10 to as high as $100, suggesting potential returns of 5-fold to 50-fold [4][7] - Standard Chartered predicts XRP could reach $12.50 by the end of 2028, indicating long-term growth potential [4] Investment Considerations - Despite the potential for high returns, XRP is not currently recommended as a top investment compared to other stocks identified by analysts [6]

MSCI, an investment research division of Morgan Stanley (MS), has stated that it may order a number of its popular equity benchmarks to stop incorporating MicroStrategy (MSTR) stock. The division has indicated that it intends to make a decision on the matter by Jan. 15. If some of MSCI’s benchmarks do stop factoring in MSTR stock, the shares could drop significantly. That’s because the funds that use MSCI’s benchmarks had $16.9 trillion of assets under management as of the end of 2024. Indeed, JPMorgan st ...

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2025. Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AIxCrypto Holdings, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) Delaware 2834 26-3474527 (Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) AIxCrypto ...

Market Overview - The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a significant sell-off, with Bitcoin trading 26% below its October all-time high and Ethereum down 38% [2] - Bitcoin's current price is $92,962.55, reflecting a 13.47% decline over the past 30 days, while Ethereum is priced at $3,059.35, down 17.57% in the same period [3] Notable Investors - Michael Saylor's Strategy Inc. has purchased 8,795 BTC in the last 30 days, totaling $817 million, and holds 650,000 BTC valued at $60.45 billion, making it the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin [4] - El Salvador has acquired 1,122.19 BTC worth $104.24 million for its national reserves, including a notable purchase of 1,090 BTC in one day [5] - Strive Inc., founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, has bought 1,567 BTC in the last month, increasing its total to 7,525 BTC valued at nearly $700 million [6] Ethereum Accumulation - Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. has aggressively increased its Ethereum holdings, purchasing 331,064 ETH in the last 30 days, bringing its total to 3.72 million ETH valued at almost $11 billion [8] Legislative Interest - Senator David McCormick disclosed purchasing shares of the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF ahead of Thanksgiving, indicating growing interest from lawmakers in cryptocurrency investments [9]

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. American Bitcoin Corp. (NASDAQ:ABTC) shares modestly recovered in Tuesday’s after-hours trading following a sharp drop triggered by the expiration of the lockup period for investors, including co-founder Eric Trump. ABTC stock is at key technical levels. Get the latest updates here. Early Investors Can Take Profits, Says Trump ABTC gained over 4% after-hours, but not before a sharp decline in the regular ...

Key Points Despite the crypto downturn, XRP has still outperformed the market over the last five years. But most of its gains are from a rally after the 2024 presidential election. Proper risk management is crucial if you decide to invest in crypto. 10 stocks we like better than XRP › The crypto market has taken a steep plunge this quarter. Most of the big names, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, have lost quite a bit of value since October. XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), a cryptocurrency launched by ...

Michael Saylor’s company has hoarded digital coins with a value of $56bn - Ronda Churchill/2025 Bloomberg Finance LP “I’m going to be buying Bitcoin at the top forever,” crypto evangelist Michael Saylor told Yahoo Finance last December. “Just keep buying Bitcoin with your spare capital,” he advised people. “It’s going to appreciate against the dollar forever.” Through Strategy, his company, Saylor has hoarded digital coins with a combined current market value of $56bn (£43bn). He has transformed the bu ...