Gemini just stole ChatGPT’s spotlight 🦾

Surprises in AI, experiments in NFTs, a $300M crypto play, and a reminder for tax season

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September 16, 2025

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Some people call Tuesday the most forgettable day of the week. Not here. In crypto, even a random Tuesday can feel like a season finale. Big names are making bold moves, new experiments are popping up left and right, and there’s no shortage of stories worth watching. We’ve rounded up a few that stand out, so grab your drink of choice and let’s jump in.

HOT NEWS

🔍 AI / Tech

Gemini Goes Past ChatGPT
Google’s Gemini app just skyrocketed to the top of the App Store, leaving ChatGPT in its download-dust. The surprise? An image-editing feature called Nano Banana blew up, helping Gemini pull in ~23 million new users in just two weeks and generate over 500 million images. Meanwhile, Alphabet hit a $3 trillion market cap milestone. Big wins all around.

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 🐳 NFTs & Web3

Amex’s NFT Travel Stamps
American Express is rolling out "Amex Passport" — NFT travel stamps (ERC-721s) on Base for US cardholders. Each stamp is personalized (favourite meal, attraction, date, etc.) but non-transferable—so it’s more keepsake than asset. They’re also launching a new Travel App to stitch everything from bookings to benefits together.

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💼 Market / Business

Galaxy Digital Goes All In on Solana
Galaxy Digital just bought ~$300 million of SOL and led a $1.65B deal with Forward Industries, making serious moves to anchor themselves in Solana’s growth story. Over 6.5 million SOL acquired in five days, regulatory signals improving, and Wall Street watchers salivating. If Solana has a season, it might just be now.

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🧾 Education

Top Crypto Tax Mistakes to Avoid in 2025
If you think taxes are just “selling crypto,” think again. Mistakes include ignoring things like staking, mining, rewards, airdrops; messing up cost basis; sloppy record-keeping; and leaving your tax prep until the last minute. The article dives into the 7 biggest traps, how to dodge them, and tools that can help you keep your taxes tight.

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