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Getting the “munchies” after using marijuana isn’t just in your head. It’s a real biological phenomenon that could hold important, real-world implications for people suffering from conditions associated with appetite loss, according to a new study that also identified some of the most commonly desired food items while high. Researchers at Washington State University (WSU)...
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We are officially down to the final 5 days to save up to $680 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket. These lowest rates of the year disappear on February 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If you’ve been mapping out your 2026 tech event calendar, this isn’t the moment to wait. Register now to lock in your savings before prices increase. What to expect at Disrupt 2026 Each year, Disrupt brings together 10,000+ founders, tech leaders, and VCs at San Francisco’s Moscone West. From October 13–15, you’ll gain valuable takeaways and curated networking opportunities designed to elevate your startup trajectory, accelerate your career, or strengthen your portfolio. Key insights from today’s tech heavyweights Last year, Disrupt featured…
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 red but rebounding after a Sunday selloff; BTC at 66.4k Ethereum’s upcoming FOCIL upgrade will make it censorship-resistant Tether’s...
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On Sunday, an analyst group called Citrini Research published a remarkable piece illustrating how agentic AI could bring on mass economic destruction over the next two years. The scenario imagines a report from two years in the future, in which unemployment has doubled, and the total value of the stock market has fallen by more than a third. As the report puts it: AI capabilities improved, companies needed fewer workers, white collar layoffs increased, displaced workers spent less, margin pressure pushed firms to invest more in AI, AI capabilities improved… It was a negative feedback loop with no natural brake…The…
My name is Godspower Owie, and I was born and brought up in Edo State, Nigeria. I grew up with my three siblings who have always been my idols and mentors, helping me to grow and understand the way of life. My parents are literally the backbone of my story. They’ve always supported me in good and bad times and never for once left my side whenever I feel lost in this world. Honestly, having such amazing parents makes you feel safe and secure, and I won’t trade them for anything else in this world. I was exposed to the…
Deep dives and investigations you won’t find anywhere else What Psychedelic Therapy Can Offer the Climate-Anxious Mind Climate grief is rising fast, and psychedelic therapy may be one way to face it without looking away. Have you ever found yourself in awe of a breathtaking landscape — be it a stunning valley view in the...
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XRP’s short-term setup is facing renewed pressure after a sharp burst of exchange inflows to Binance, with on-chain data showing that the move was driven primarily by large holders. The spike matters because it points to a sudden increase in potential sell-side supply at a time when broader market momentum remains weak. CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost flagged the move in a post on X today, tying the development to a softer backdrop for altcoins while Bitcoin remains rangebound. “BTC continues to range, offering limited directional clarity in the short term. This lack of momentum is weighing on the broader market, with…
A GOP congressman and the agriculture commissioner of Kentucky are imploring a key Republican senator who helped lead the push to initially federally legalize hemp before supporting the recriminalization of THC products to back a proposed two-year delay on the implementation of a policy that industry stakeholders say would upend the market. As prohibitionists mount...
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In brief NSW Police have charged a 42-year-old man over an alleged $3.3 million crypto investment scam targeting 190 elderly Australians. Victims were directed to a platform called “NEXOpayment,” where funds were allegedly funneled through multiple crypto wallets in suspected laundering patterns. The arrest comes amid a broader crypto-crime crackdown in the country. A 42-year-old...
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Bitcoin futures positioning among non-commercial traders is swinging sharply toward net long exposure, a move technical analyst Tom McClellan (editor of The McClellan Market Report) says has arrived “with some urgency” in the latest weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report and one that has coincided with notable market outcomes in prior, similarly extreme episodes. Sharing a chart of Bitcoin futures (price on a log scale) alongside non-commercial net positioning, McClellan argued that in Bitcoin’s case, large speculators effectively function as the “smart money” cohort, because the market lacks the typical commercial hedger presence seen in traditional commodity futures. “The non-commercial…