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They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved…

Marijuana business leaders are not optimistic that federal rescheduling will happen this year—though 97 percent said the reform and the resulting federal tax relief are “important” to their “long-term viability”—according to a new poll. Shield Compliance, which provides compliance management solutions for banks serving the legal cannabis industry, released the results of its 2025 Financial...

Inspired by his grandparents, who were apple farmers in China, Charlie Wu got the idea to apply technology to agriculture while studying computer science at Cornell University, a top agriculture school. “I got to meet fruit professors who are the best in the world at what they do,” Wu told TechCrunch. “Through talking to them, I realized even the largest farms in the nation basically have no idea what is actually growing out in their fields.” He dropped out of Cornell, became a Thiel fellow, and in 2022 began building Orchard Robotics, a startup that uses cameras and AI to…

In brief The U.S. has jumped from fourth to second place in global crypto adoption as regulatory clarity drives institutional demand, according to the latest Chainalysis report. India has maintained a three-year winning streak despite heavy taxation and compliance requirements. The Asia-Pacific region led growth with a 69% surge in transaction volume, while stablecoin volumes...

Bitcoin is once again at the center of market turbulence, trading just above the $110,000 level, which many analysts view as a critical zone of demand. While BTC is holding this support for now, volatility has surged as bears increase pressure and investor sentiment grows cautious. The market is closely watching whether Bitcoin can maintain its footing or if a deeper correction will unfold. Related Reading One of the biggest factors fueling this uncertainty is the recent capital rotation from Bitcoin to Ethereum, a shift that has rattled Bitcoin loyalists. Ethereum’s resilience and whale accumulation have put BTC under additional…

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 are green with SOL leading; BTC at $111,500 BTC ETFs see $333M in inflows, highest day since Aug 8; ETH...

The AI coding tool Warp has a plan for making coding agents more comprehensible — and it looks an awful lot like pair programming. Today, the company is releasing Warp Code, a new set of features designed to give users more oversight over command-line-based coding agents, with more extensive difference tracking and a clearer view of what the coding agent is doing. “I feel like with these other command-line tools, you’re kind of just crossing your fingers and hoping that what comes out the other end of the agent is something you can actually merge,” says founder Zach Lloyd. With…

Republican lawmakers in Congress have filed amendments to a must-pass defense bill aimed at expanding waivers for military recruits who’ve tested positive for marijuana and codifying that service members can lawfully use hemp products. The proposed amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) from Reps. Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX) will be...

Startups don’t build themselves, and the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — taking place October 27–29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West — is where founders, operators, and investors get real about what it actually takes. This stage is all tactics, the nitty-gritty of turning an idea into a business that works. We’ve already announced heavy hitters like Elad Gil, Dick Costolo, and Ryan Petersen — and now the lineup is getting even bigger. New speakers, including Discord’s Jason Citron, and new sessions, like live demos of the latest robots, are joining the agenda. Expect fresh insights on everything from…

In brief Pump.fun has introduced a dynamic fee model that looks to reward token creators on the platform. One Pump.fun livestreamer told Decrypt the move empowers small creators to make more money than on traditional platforms like Twitch. Over the past 24 hours following the update, $1.9 million was distributed to creators on the platform....