Transhumanism Branded a 'Death Cult' as Thinkers Clash Over Humanity's Future
A public debate exposed deep divides over whether using technology to defeat aging and death would save humanity or erase it.
A public debate exposed deep divides over whether using technology to defeat aging and death would save humanity or erase it.
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Bitcoin's Recovery Rally Built on Shaky Ground as BTC Slips Under $90K
Bitcoin's recent 15% rally was driven by short covering, but a sustained recovery is possible with a short squeeze and uptick in spot demand.
Bitcoin's recent 15% rally was driven by short covering, but a sustained recovery is possible with a short squeeze and uptick in spot demand.
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UK Treasury Plans to Bring Crypto Firms Under Full FCA Oversight
The proposed legislation would move crypto beyond AML rules and into the UK’s core financial oversight framework by late 2027.
The proposed legislation would move crypto beyond AML rules and into the UK’s core financial oversight framework by late 2027.
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Morning Minute: The SEC & OCC Usher In Crypto Era
Two major actions from late last week signal that crypto is fully entering the mainstream, with full regulatory buy in.
Two major actions from late last week signal that crypto is fully entering the mainstream, with full regulatory buy in.
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Strategy Adds Nearly a Billion Dollars in Bitcoin for Second Straight Week
Michael Saylor’s firm is still buying big, adding $980 million worth of Bitcoin—slightly more than last week’s BTC haul.
Michael Saylor’s firm is still buying big, adding $980 million worth of Bitcoin—slightly more than last week’s BTC haul.
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Terra Founder Do Kwon May Face South Korean Trial Despite 15-Year US Prison Sentence
In South Korea, Do Kwon could potentially serve more than 30 years for his crimes, according to a local media report.
In South Korea, Do Kwon could potentially serve more than 30 years for his crimes, according to a local media report.
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JPMorgan Taps Ethereum for Tokenized 'MONY' Fund
JPMorgan Chase will begin offering an Ethereum-based, tokenized money-market fund called "MONY" to qualified investors on Tuesday.
JPMorgan Chase will begin offering an Ethereum-based, tokenized money-market fund called "MONY" to qualified investors on Tuesday.
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Tom Lee's BitMine Keeps Buying Ethereum, Adding $320 Million to ETH Treasury
Ethereum treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies added to its balance sheet last week, acquiring around $320 million in ETH.
Ethereum treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies added to its balance sheet last week, acquiring around $320 million in ETH.
Rekt Invitational Marks ‘Largest Live Streamed’ Crypto Golf Event
The event brought together prominent crypto figures with social media golfers and digital creators at Miami’s Normandy Shores Golf Club.
The event brought together prominent crypto figures with social media golfers and digital creators at Miami’s Normandy Shores Golf Club.
Ripple to Expand $1.3 Billion RLUSD Stablecoin to Ethereum Layer-2 Networks
To support the growth of its RLUSD stablecoin, Ripple said the token is expanding next year to layer-2 networks on Ethereum.
To support the growth of its RLUSD stablecoin, Ripple said the token is expanding next year to layer-2 networks on Ethereum.
Juventus Owner Rejects Tether's $1.2 Billion Acquisition Offer, Sending Team's Stock Soaring
Shares in Italian soccer club Juventus are up 17% after its majority owner spurned an all-cash offer from stablecoin issuer Tether.
Shares in Italian soccer club Juventus are up 17% after its majority owner spurned an all-cash offer from stablecoin issuer Tether.
Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Fall to Lowest Prices in a Week as Liquidations Top $500 Million
Bitcoin plunged to price of nearly $85,000 on Monday, hitting its lowest price since early December as hopes of a Santa rally fade.
Bitcoin plunged to price of nearly $85,000 on Monday, hitting its lowest price since early December as hopes of a Santa rally fade.
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Decrypt’s 2025 Person of the Year: President Donald Trump
This year, the president vaulted the crypto industry to unprecedented heights. But have those perks come at the cost of Bitcoin’s founding principles?
This year, the president vaulted the crypto industry to unprecedented heights. But have those perks come at the cost of Bitcoin’s founding principles?
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Crypto Wallet MetaMask Expands From Ethereum and Solana to Bitcoin
Popular Ethereum wallet MetaMask has added support for Bitcoin, expanding more broadly ahead of its planned token launch.
Popular Ethereum wallet MetaMask has added support for Bitcoin, expanding more broadly ahead of its planned token launch.
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Merriam-Webster Declares 'Slop' the Word of the Year as AI Eats the Web
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year is "slop," spotlighting AI-generated content that’s fluent, scalable—and increasingly hollow.
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year is "slop," spotlighting AI-generated content that’s fluent, scalable—and increasingly hollow.
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Compass Point Cuts Coinbase Price Target Ahead of Expected Stocks, Prediction Market Reveal
Tokenized stocks likely represent a bigger revenue opportunity for Coinbase than prediction markets, analysts at Compass Point wrote.
Tokenized stocks likely represent a bigger revenue opportunity for Coinbase than prediction markets, analysts at Compass Point wrote.
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Financial Stability Oversight Council Softens Crypto Stance in 2025 Report
The U.S. FSOC has softened its tone on crypto assets in its latest report, arguing that the GENIUS Act provides regulatory clarity.
The U.S. FSOC has softened its tone on crypto assets in its latest report, arguing that the GENIUS Act provides regulatory clarity.
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UK Supreme Court Shuts Down $13 Billion Bitcoin SV Case Appeal
Bitcoin SV (BSV) investors had their appeal refused by the UK Supreme Court, dismissing a $13 billion claim in the process.
Bitcoin SV (BSV) investors had their appeal refused by the UK Supreme Court, dismissing a $13 billion claim in the process.
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Trump Says He Will 'Look At' Pardon for Samourai Bitcoin App Dev
The president directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the request, days before the privacy tool’s developer is set to report to prison.
The president directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the request, days before the privacy tool’s developer is set to report to prison.
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Welcome to the AI Village, a Reality Show for AIs
A live-streamed experiment run by The AI Digest puts rival AI systems in a shared digital house to see how they collaborate, clash and occasionally unravel.
A live-streamed experiment run by The AI Digest puts rival AI systems in a shared digital house to see how they collaborate, clash and occasionally unravel.
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AI Helped Researchers Block a Virus Before Infection Began
Washington State University researchers are using AI and simulations to pinpoint a single molecular interaction that blocks viral entry.
Washington State University researchers are using AI and simulations to pinpoint a single molecular interaction that blocks viral entry.
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