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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. And check out our new daily news show covering all of the top stories in 5 minuteDecryptNegative Funding Rates Hit Yearly High as Bitcoin Tests $76K
Bitcoin’s recent rally toward $76,000 faces a dilemma, leaving investors split on its near-term outlook. Funding rates for Bitcoin—a fee paid by derivatives traders to maintain the alignment between spot and futures prices—have remained negDecryptSingapore Gulf Bank Unveils Stablecoin Mint and Redeem Service for Institutional Clients
Singapore Gulf Bank has launched a stablecoin mint and redeem service, allowing institutional and high-net-worth clients to convert fiat currency to digital assets with 24/7 instant settlement. Key Takeaways: SGB launched 24/7 stablecoinbitcoin.comCircle Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over $285M Drift Protocol Hack
USDC issuer Circle has been hit with a class action lawsuit from Drift Protocol investors who lost money during the April 1 exploit that saw $285 million drained from the the Solana DeFi platform. The suit, filed on April 14, accuses CircleDecryptBitcoin, Ethereum Trading Expands As Charles Schwab Enters Crypto Market
Charles Schwab is charging into the crypto space with fees lower than its closest rival — and a customer base that dwarfs most financial platforms in America. A Slow Roll, Not A Full Launch The Texas-based brokerage has begun offering spotNEWSBTCFrench Authorities To Roll Out New Protective Measures Amid Crypto Wrench Attacks Rise
As France becomes a hotspot for crypto-related kidnappings and “wrench attacks,” authorities have announced fresh measures to crack down on these crimes and boost the security of digital asset holders in the country. French Authorities ToBitcoinistEconomist Proposes National USD Stablecoin to Eliminate Currency Controls in Venezuela
Alejandro Grisanti, head of Ecoanalitica, proposed issuing a national USD stablecoin as part of a series of measures to lift currency controls in Venezuela. This system would complement the current auction system, allowing the excluded secbitcoin.comBitcoin Breaks Above $75K, But Bears Refuse To Blink
Bitcoin has reclaimed and held above the $75,000 region after the latest rebound, but derivatives data shows the recovery lacks broad conviction. Bitcoin In The Middle Of A Credibility Problem Bloomberg claims Bitcoin has a credibility probNEWSBTCCharles Schwab’s Crypto Plan In Stages—Major Platform Details Announced
Charles Schwab has shared more specifics about its upcoming “Schwab Crypto” platform, giving eligible customers a path to buy and sell bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) directly. Schwab Crypto’s Roadmap At launch, Schwab Crypto will offer dBitcoinistBitcoin Pressure Builds As Miners Dump 32K BTC In Just 3 Months
About 20% of the Bitcoin mining industry is operating at a loss right now. That single fact explains much of what has been unfolding across the sector in early 2026, as publicly traded miners race to sell off holdings just to keep the lightNEWSBTCSanctioned Exchange Grinex Hit by $13.7M Hack; Blames Foreign Intelligence Services
The sanctioned crypto-ruble exchange Grinex has suspended all operations following a high-level cyberattack that resulted in the theft of over $13.74 million worth of tether stablecoins. Key Takeaways: Grinex halts operations after a statbitcoin.comBitcoin Derivatives Are The Earliest Signal Of A Quantum Selloff: Joshua Lim
Bitcoin’s quantum risk may show up in derivatives markets well before any compromised coins move on-chain, according to FalconX co-head of markets Joshua Lim, who used an X thread on April 16 to map out what he sees as the most tradable sigNEWSBTCTether Expands Bitcoin Bet, Holdings Hit $7.2B After $70M Purchase
Tether has added another $70 million in Bitcoin to its reserves, lifting its total stash to 91,141 BTC, or about $7.2 billion at current prices. The latest move came through a withdrawal of 951 BTC from Bitfinex, according to on-chain dataBitcoinistPublic Miners Sell Record Bitcoin as Industry Splits Between Selling and Quality Growth
Public bitcoin miners have liquidated their BTC reserves at a pace not seen since the depths of the last crypto bear market, as a prolonged slump in mining economics pushes operators into survival mode. This article first appeared in Mibitcoin.comBitcoin Recovery Fails To Lift Market Sentiment From Extreme Fear
Data shows the crypto Fear & Greed Index is still inside the extreme fear territory despite the recovery that Bitcoin and other coins have made. Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index Is Still Pointing At ‘Extreme Fear’ The “FBitcoinistBitcoin Rallies On Fragile Peace Deal Between Israel And Lebanon
Bitcoin traders are already betting the wider US-Iran ceasefire will hold. Data from prediction market Polymarket puts the odds of a permanent peace deal by April 22 at 23%. Markets React To Diplomatic Breakthrough That confidence is showiNEWSBTCMiCA Decoded: Your Crypto White Paper Can’t Just Be a Gitbook or PDF
When most people hear crypto white paper, they think of Satoshi Nakamoto’s nine-page document, or an ICO-era pitch deck dressed up in technical language. MiCA has a different definition, and the gap between the popular understanding and thbitcoin.comBitcoin Created By The CIA? Chinese Professor Jiang Xueqin Makes Bold Claim
Chinese-Canadian educator and Predictive History host Jiang Xueqin has stirred debate after arguing that Bitcoin may have been created by the CIA or a broader US “deep state,” rather than by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. The claim, madBitcoinistCryptoquant Data Shows Whale Deposits at Highest Level Since July 2024 Near Bitcoin Key Resistance
Bitcoin has rallied to its highest price since Feb. 4, 2026, but onchain data from Cryptoquant shows the move is now running into a historically significant resistance level that has stopped previous bear market rebounds. Key Takeaways:bitcoin.comThis Indicator Used To Predict Bitcoin Bottoms Is Flashing Below $50,000
There are many different indicators that analysts have used to predict the Bitcoin bottom in the past, and the Cumulative Value Days Destroyed (CVDD) is one of them. Mostly, these indicators are known for predicting the bottom because whenNEWSBTC
