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Digital treasuries under pressure but Ethereum stands strong
Digital asset treasuries have come under renewed pressure after a sharp drop in their market net asset values, or mNAVs, raising doubts about their ability […]
Bitcoin longs bleed 1% daily as BTC leverage persists, price drifts sideways
Bitcoin keeps trading in a relatively tight range in what looks more like a standoff than a directional move. Despite drops below “psychologically important” levels, […]
Bitcoin faces $107,000 or $125,000 move as FOMC meeting determines market direction
Bitcoin (BTC) trades at the upper edge of its $108,000-$116,000 air gap range ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting on Sept. 17, and relies on […]
Polkadot caps DOT supply at 2.1 billion amid landmark shift
Polkadot’s DOT token slid nearly 5% in the past 24 hours, despite the network’s community approving a landmark governance proposal that reshapes its tokenomics. On […]
Russia is likely buying silver for its reserves
According to Gold Telegraph, it’s “likely” that Russia is buying silver for its reserves, sending shockwaves through precious metals markets. For the first time, a […]
Something unusual is building in $9.81 billion of Bitcoin futures flows and it could break either way
Bitcoin’s derivatives market entered September with a split message: traders are taking on more positions, but the balance of trading activity is leaning against price […]
Pumpfun launches initiative to become Solana’s ‘hub for successful projects.’ boosts creator earnings 10x
Pump.fun unveiled Project Ascend on Sept. 2, introducing a tiered fee structure designed to increase creator earnings by 10 times while making memecoins more sustainable […]
What happens if Ethereum’s $3.9 billion ETF surge keeps rolling in Q4
Spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds took in about $3.9 billion in August while U.S. Bitcoin ETFs posted roughly $750 million in net redemptions. The split extends […]
Decentralized exchanges record $1.1 trillion in trading volume as perpetuals drive historic trading month
Decentralized exchanges (DEX) processed a combined $1.15 trillion in spot and perpetual contract volumes during August, marking the first time monthly DEX activity surpassed the […]
XRP supporters up in arms after Litecoin’s sarcastic “rotten egg” jab
The XRP community has launched a strong pushback against Litecoin after the project’s official X (formerly Twitter) account compared the token to rotten eggs in […]
What’s behind XRP’s move to DeFi?
The following is a guest post and analysis from Vincent Maliepaard, Marketing Director at Sentora. 2025 has marked a turning point for XRP, combining explosive […]
Bitcoin’s red month; why September still shapes the crypto cycle
Bitcoin’s red month is almost here, and as we approach yet another September, is it inevitable that prices will dwindle? Let’s take a look at […]
Is TON’s DeFi ready to lead a true financial revolution?
The following is a guest post and opinion from Slavik Baranov, CEO at STON.fi Dev. From Gaming Phenomenon to Financial Ambition In 2024, the TON […]
Bitcoin is for payments; store of value is ‘just a neat byproduct’: BitVM creator
The debate about Bitcoin as a method of payment versus a store of value is ongoing. With prices consistently above $100k, the relentless push from […]
Bitfinex-backed Plasma secures EtherFi partnership with $500 million ETH vault integration
Bitfinex-backed Plasma announced a strategic partnership with EtherFi on Aug. 29, positioning the stablecoin-focused neobank as a day-one launch partner for the blockchain’s mainnet beta. […]
Through pullback US Bitcoin ETFs buy 3.6 times daily issuance as inflows streak hits four days
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs bought about 1,620 BTC on Aug. 28, roughly 3.6 times the approximately 450 BTC miners create each day. Per Farside Investors, […]
Argentina’s opposition party votes to reopen investigation into President Milei over LIBRA scandal
Argentina’s opposition parties have revived a stalled investigation into President Javier Milei’s role in the LIBRA scandal, seizing on new corruption allegations that have rattled […]
Ethereum ETFs attract massive $1.83 billion inflows over five days
US-listed Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued their positive momentum on Aug. 27, adding $307.2 million in fresh inflows. According to SoSo Value data, BlackRock’s ETHA […]
YZY token aftermath sees 105 traders lose $100k-$1M each in $75M wipeout
Kanye West’s YZY token launch has left 105 traders with significant losses between $100,000 and $1 million each, totaling $26 million in combined losses at […]
Japan’s Metaplanet pursues $880M funding for bold Bitcoin acquisition plan
Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has unveiled plans to raise over JPY 130 billion (equivalent to around $880 million) through an international share sale, with […]
MetaMask launches social login feature using Google and Apple accounts for wallet access
MetaMask introduced a social login feature on Aug. 26, allowing users to create and manage crypto wallets using Google or Apple accounts. According to the […]
deBridge Completes Full Integration of TRON Network
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Bitcoin consolidates as liquidity flows shift to Ethereum and broader altcoin markets
Bitcoin (BTC) consolidates near current levels as capital inflows extend along the risk curve toward Ethereum and broader altcoins, according to Bitfinex Alpha’s Aug. 25 […]
Tokenized equities could reach $1.3 trillion but regulators claim ticking bomb
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has called on financial regulators to tighten oversight of tokenized stocks, warning that the products could expose investors to […]
Bitcoin volatility keeps falling, and that means it’s maturing as an asset class
The world’s number-one crypto is looking more like a mature asset class every day as Bitcoin volatility continues to drop (yes, even as it blasts […]
why crypto payments are still stuck in beta
Welcome to Slate Sundays, CryptoSlate’s new weekly feature showcasing in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and thought-provoking op-eds that go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas and […]
Stop treating tokens like payday buttons — they’re infrastructure
The following is a guest post and opinion from Corey Billington, Co-Founder and CEO at Blubird. Most token launches play out the same way. Founders […]
SharpLink to buy back $1.5 billion in stock as Ethereum price climbs
Ethereum-focused SharpLink’s stock climbed more than 15% to trade above $20 after the company’s board approved a $1.5 billion stock repurchase program. In its Aug. […]
Interpol arrests 1,200 people, seizes over $100M in crypto busts across multiple African countries
Authorities across Africa arrested more than 1,200 suspects and seized nearly $100 million in a sweeping cybercrime operation that dismantled online fraud networks and illegal […]
Apple patches iOS zero-day that put crypto wallets at risk via malicious images
Apple has released iOS 18.6.2 and iPadOS 18.6.2 along with macOS Sequoia 15.6.1, Sonoma 14.7.8, and Ventura 13.7.8 to fix a zero-day in the ImageIO […]
Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong envisions $1 million Bitcoin by 2030
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has projected that Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2030, In an Aug. 20 post on X, Armstrong explained that the […]
US explores radical legal tool to fight overseas crypto thefts
US Representative David Schweikert has introduced legislation granting the President authority to act against crypto criminals operating abroad. The bill, filed as House Resolution (H.R. […]
Crypto groups endorse Brian Quintenz for CFTC amid regulatory standoff with banks
The Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) and the Blockchain Association jointly issued a letter on Aug. 20 endorsing Brian Quintenz for Chairman of the US […]
Market saw $449M in liquidations as ETH dropped nearly 6%
The crypto market saw heavy liquidations totaling $449.11 million, with the overwhelming majority coming from longs. Out of this figure, $362.34 million came from longs […]
Brazil to hold first hearing on proposed $19 billion Bitcoin Strategic Reserve
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Economic Development Commission will hold its first hearing on Aug. 20 to examine a proposal to establish a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve […]
Trump blasted for ‘bro’ culture as Illinois Governor enacts tough crypto rules shaking state industry
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized President Donald Trump for allowing crypto insiders to shape federal policy, saying the approach puts investors at risk. In an […]
SEC delays decisions on several crypto ETFs amid work on streamlined approval process
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed decisions on nine crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications on Aug. 18. The delays extended review periods for products […]
Tokenized assets near $300 billion as Wall Street quietly floods on chain
Tokenized assets recorded on public blockchains have reached approximately $293 billion, according to data from RWA.xyz. The figure, which includes stablecoins valued at about $266.7 […]
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink appointed as WEF interim co-chair
The World Economic Forum (WEF), the influential global convening force for policymakers and industry leaders, has appointed BlackRock CEO Larry Fink as interim co-chair. The […]
Miners, not ETFs, are building the financial backbone of Bitcoin
The following is a guest post and opinion from Armando Aguilar, Head of Capital Formation and Growth at TeraHash. ETFs may dominate the headlines, but […]
How Bitcoin breaks the chains of ‘wage slavery’
If you work in a nine-to-five for diminishing wages and dwindling self-respect, the author of The Bitcoin Age (Amazon affiliate link), Adam Livingston, says Bitcoin […]
Solana trading activity falls 44% in Q2 despite network fundamentals strengthening with rising DeFi adoption
Solana (SOL) trading activity contracted sharply in the second quarter while the network’s core infrastructure metrics strengthened across multiple dimensions. According to an Aug. 15 […]
US authorities raid ransomware operator, seize $2.8M in crypto
The U.S. Justice Department authorized the seizure of more than $2.8 million in cryptocurrency, cash, and other assets from a suspected ransomware operator, according to […]
New York considers taxing crypto to support upstate schools
Lawmakers in New York are considering a bill that would impose a tax on digital asset transactions. The proposal, introduced in the state’s Assembly on […]
Bessent backtracks, says Treasury committed to ‘exploring budget-neutral pathways’ to add Bitcoin
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the government may still expand its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings on Aug. 14, backtracking remarks made a few hours earlier. Bessent […]
Ethereum ETFs see $729M boost as ETH price nears all-time high
US-listed spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) notched another historic performance on Aug. 13, attracting more than $729 million in daily inflows. This marks the nine […]
Canary Capital register TRUMP memecoin ETF in Delaware in latest altcoin bet
Canary Capital has registered a Trump Coin ETF in Delaware, a move that signals plans to launch a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking the memecoin. […]
Why Standard Chartered now sees Ethereum hitting $25,000 within 30 months
Standard Chartered has lifted its year-end price target for Ethereum to $7,500 from $4,000, citing a stronger industry backdrop and new demand from corporate treasuries. […]
Leveraging AI and crypto to address issues faced by adult content creators
Moxie founder Neonwight outlined the platform’s strategy for combining artificial intelligence (AI) with crypto to create “Sex Capital Markets.” He said the controversial concept was […]
Leveraged Solana and XRP ETFs gain $3B momentum ahead of SEC decision
Futures-based exchange-traded funds tied to Solana and XRP have accumulated almost $3 billion in assets under management amid market anticipation for potential spot ETF approvals. […]
Trump signs executive order to end banking discrimination against crypto industry
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 7 to halt what his administration called discriminatory banking practices against the crypto industry. The order […]
Ripple’s $200M bet on Rail set to reshape digital payments
Ripple is doubling down on its ambitions in the stablecoin payments space with the acquisition of Rail, a global settlement platform known for its speed […]
Galaxy’s Alex Thorn calls Ethereum L2s ‘ETH extractive’ amid fee retention concerns
Galaxy head of research Alex Thorn criticized the business model of many Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 (L2) blockchains as “ETH extractive.” In an Aug. 6 social […]
Tight price parity hides structural gaps in XRP liquidity on exchanges
XRP traded remarkably consistently across Binance and Coinbase throughout July, despite stark differences in where and how liquidity was concentrated. While prices between USD and […]
SEC liquid staking guidance clears ‘last hurdle’ for staking in spot crypto ETFs
Fresh US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff guidance on liquid staking is stoking expectations that US regulators will soon allow staking within spot crypto […]
Coinbase to raise $2 billion through convertible senior notes offering
Coinbase has announced plans to raise $2 billion by issuing convertible senior notes to qualified institutional buyers, according to a statement released on Aug. 5. The […]
Chainlink launches real-time US equities data streams on 37 blockchains
Chainlink has introduced a new product called Data Streams, which delivers live pricing data for major US equities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) directly onto blockchain […]
Bitcoin futures shed $3B in leverage as traders trims risk
Bitcoin futures began August with a significant recalibration in positioning. In the first four days of the month, aggregate futures open interest (OI) fell from […]
Justin Sun Makes History as Youngest Chinese Commercial Astronaut with Blue Origin’s NS-34 Spaceflight
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Satoshi vanishes for a second time as Swiss gallery offers 0.1 BTC to recover stolen statue
The Bitcoin art world has suffered a blow as the enigmatic statue of Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has vanished from its current home in […]
Adam Back sights massive Bitcoin accumulation
Bitcoin’s on-chain activity lit up again as Blockstream CEO Adam Back alerted the Bitcoin community to the return of the so-called “Bitfinex whale.” According to […]
predicts BTC to test $100K after NFP print
Arthur Hayes is once again sounding the alarm on a greater shakeup in the crypto market after worse-than-expected data from the U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) […]
$916M Revenue and $81B USDT Supply in H1 2025
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El Salvador paves way for Nayib Bukele’s indefinite re-election
El Salvador’s legislature has approved major constitutional reforms that will significantly reshape the country’s political structure and electoral timelines. The new bill, passed on July […]
Samourai Wallet founders plead guilty to unlicensed money transmission; DOJ drops laundering, conspiracy charges
The developers behind Samourai Wallet pleaded guilty to a single count of conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money‑transmitting business. The plea deal secures dismissal of […]
Public companies outpace US ETFs in Bitcoin accumulation push
Publicly traded companies are outpacing US spot Bitcoin ETFs in BTC accumulation this year, according to newly compiled data from crypto platform CEX.IO. Earlier this […]
Ripple CTO reveals why the firm is not currently using XRPL DEX for payments
Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, has revealed that regulatory risks are the main reason why the company and its partners have not embraced the […]
Ethereum ETF inflows cross $2.3B in a week as demand intensifies
Ethereum ETFs experienced a record inflow streak last week, adding a net $2.31 billion ovst seven trading sessions between July 18 and July 28. Five […]
Hong Kong opens the door for stablecoin issuers with new licenses
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has invited stablecoin issuers to begin applying for licenses as the city’s stablecoin regulations are enacted in August. In […]
BlackRock’s ETHA becomes 4th-largest ETF by 30‑day inflows as Ethereum funds aim for $10B
Spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are close to breaking the $10 billion mark in inflows this month, as BlackRock’s ETHA makes its way to […]
China’s Kuaishou employees accused in $20M Bitcoin laundering scheme
Authorities in Beijing’s Haidian District have reportedly uncovered a Bitcoin laundering operation involving approximately 140 million yuan (around $20 million) allegedly stolen by employees of […]
The GENIUS Act, Wall Street, and the dollar’s digital leap
Welcome to Slate Sundays, CryptoSlate’s new weekly feature showcasing in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and thought-provoking op-eds that go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas and […]
Why Balaji Srinivasan says all property will become cryptography
Author of the Network State, Balaji Srinivasan, argues that the future of property and ownership will run on cryptography, specifically, blockchain technology. His vision extends […]
This single point of failure can kill web3’s dream of an open, decentralized internet
The following article is a guest post and opinion of Chris “Jinx” Jenkins, Head of Operations at Pocket Network. Internet pioneer Tim Berners-Lee once dreamed […]
Nigeria’s SEC backs stablecoins, signalling new crypto chapter
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed support for stablecoin businesses that operate within the bounds of the country’s digital asset regulations. During the […]
Robert Kiyosaki slams ETFs for being ‘paper versions’ of Bitcoin, gold and silver
Investor and “Rich Dad Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki warned investors to beware of holding Bitcoin (BTC), gold and silver through exchange‑traded funds, saying those […]
Justin Sun’s Tron eyes spot in Nasdaq 100 within three years
Justin Sun, founder of the Tron blockchain, has set an ambitious goal for Tron Inc. to join the Nasdaq 100 index within the next three […]
WOO X suffers $14 million breach affecting 9 users, halts withdrawals
WOO X suffered an authorized breach on July 24, resulting in the theft of roughly $14 million in crypto. The exchange said it is investigating […]
House recess over Epstein standoff stalls crypto policy push until September
The House of Representatives adjourned a week ahead of schedule on July 24, initiating its August recess early and effectively halting all floor activity until […]
What legal concerns exist for exchange for AI agents?
exchange for AI agents The rise of autonomous AI systems engaging in digital commerce has introduced novel platforms known as exchanges for AI agents, where […]
Legislation on a blockchain pilot for Veteran Affairs claims awaits House floor vote
The House is considering a proposal that would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to examine how distributed ledger technology, such as blockchain, can enhance […]
When will Bitcoin reach $1,000,000 per coin and a $20 trillion market cap?
Bitcoin reaching a $1 million valuation, once a fringe projection, has gained analytical grounding across financial models tied to supply shocks, institutional adoption, and long-term […]
Polymarket mulls own stablecoin for efficient use of USDC reserves
Crypto prediction market Polymarket is considering launching its own stablecoin to gain control over the interest-bearing reserves currently backing USDC deposits on its platform, CoinDesk […]
Ethereum ETFs see $296.5 million inflow in a day, Bitcoin ETFs face $131.4 million outflow
Investor sentiment in the US digital asset market is shifting, with Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracting fresh inflows while Bitcoin-based products face outflows. According to […]
Over $3.4 billion in Ethereum lost forever due to user mistakes and contract bugs
More than 913,111 ETH has been permanently lost due to user and contract-related errors, according to Conor Grogan, a director at Coinbase. At current prices, […]
Ethereum passes the torch with NFT as it gears up for Fusaka
Ethereum is marking its 10th anniversary with a symbolic gesture and a technical leap forward for the blockchain network. Ethereum Toch NFT On July 20, […]
Bitcoin is becoming infrastructure—not just an asset
The following is a guest post and opinion from Fabian Dori, Chief Investment Officer at Sygnum Bank. Institutional investors no longer debate Bitcoin’s legitimacy. With […]
High yields, hidden hazards? The truth about staking in crypto
The following is a guest post and opinion of Vitaliy Shtyrkin, Chief Product Officer at B2BINPAY. Staking has quickly become crypto’s “poster child” for easy […]
Traders are bullish on ETH as price begins to catch up with the tech
Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest crypto by market cap, may finally be poised for a breakout after years of underwhelming performance. With both traders and […]
Bank of Japan’s quiet dollar liquidity move: warning sign or just the beginning?
On July 15, 2025, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) quietly announced that it would begin supplying U.S. dollar funds against pooled collateral, starting on July […]
Bitcoin hits $1T realized cap as price aims to break resistance
Bitcoin has reached a new milestone with its realized capitalization crossing the $1 trillion mark for the first time, according to on-chain analytics firm Glassnode. […]
Bitcoin dominance hits 3 month low falling 6% as Ethereum breaks $3,600
Bitcoin dominance has dropped to 61.6%, its lowest level in three months, just as Ethereum surged to a six-month high and the global crypto market […]
XRP hits new ATH of $3.55 after 7 years amid altcoin surge
Ripple’s XRP surged to a new all-time high of $3.55 on July 17, climbing more than 36% over the past week and over 13% over […]
Ethereum rallies as traders bet on $4K target and altcoin season
Ethereum‘s price has reclaimed momentum, climbing above the $3,400 level for the first time since mid-January, according to CryptoSlate’s data. The asset posted a strong […]
French lawmakers say country could generate $150M in annual revenue from Bitcoin mining
French lawmakers have doubled down on their plans for Bitcoin mining by highlighting that the country could generate an annual revenue of up to $150 […]
Strategy claims it owns 3% of all circulating Bitcoin
Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has strengthened its position as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder after disclosing that it now owns 3% of all BTC […]
Coinbase and Ripple execs join California officials to streamline state operations
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the California Breakthrough Project on July 15, enlisting executives from Coinbase, Ripple, MoonPay, and other technology firms to help streamline state operations. Newsom convened […]
Bitcoin slips below $120k amid US inflation concerns and $461 million liquidation storm
Bitcoin has slipped below the $120,000 mark after hitting a fresh all-time high near $123,000 on July 14 amid fears of US economic inflation. According […]
PUMP debuts at $5.6B FDV, logs $34M volume within first 3 hours
Pump.fun’s PUMP token opened at a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of roughly $5.6 billion on July 14 and fell 7.3% within the first three hours […]
Bitcoin ETFs propel crypto inflows to new heights above $3.7B
Investor demand for digital asset investment products surged last week, with total inflows reaching $3.7 billion, the second-largest weekly inflow on record and the highest […]
Why decentralization may surpass speed in DeFi’s next chapter
The following is a guest post and opinion from Michael Egorov, Founder of Curve Finance. As DeFi edges closer to mainstream finance, it must balance […]
Bitcoin gains ground in gold vs. crypto debate
When gold maximalist Debra Robinson jeered, “Imagine paying $118k for a set of man-made numbers,” she echoed a familiar skepticism among precious metal enthusiasts. Lyn Alden, […]
CZ threatens to sue Bloomberg over report linking Binance to Trump-backed USD1 stablecoin
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao or CZ threatened to sue news agency Bloomberg for a second time over its report alleging links between the exchange and […]
NFT-related tokens soar in Q2, with PENGU leading despite decline in trading volumes
NFT-related tokens delivered the strongest sector performance in the second quarter, gaining an average of 55.4% even as dollar-denominated NFT trading volume fell to multi-year […]
Tether to sunset USDT redemptions on 5 ‘legacy’ networks including Bitcoin Cash, Algorand
Tether announced it will discontinue support for its USDT stablecoin on five “legacy” blockchains, including Omni Layer, Bitcoin Cash SLP, Kusama, EOS, and Algorand. According […]
Ethereum price tops $3k amid current Bitcoin market rally
Ethereum has surged past the $3,000 mark for the first time since February, riding on the renewed momentum sweeping across the broader crypto market. According […]
Shareholders push back against high pay for public Bitcoin miner execs after record equity grants
Shareholders trimmed support for executive pay packages at leading US Bitcoin (BTC) miners to an average of 64% in this year’s proxy season, far below […]
Bitcoin hits record $112K amid intensified US investor interest
Bitcoin, which had spent much of the past month trading within a narrow range, suddenly broke out to a new all-time high of $112,000 on […]
Ethereum regains $2,700 amid lowest long/short ratio in two years and ETF cash floods
Ethereum (ETH) reclaimed the $2,700 threshold one day after spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed in the US tracking the asset surpassed $4.5 billion in cumulative […]
Polygon surges 10% ahead of Heimdall v2 upgrade
Polygon’s Proof-of-Stake (PoS) network will undergo a major consensus upgrade with the rollout of Heimdall v2 on July 10. Sandeep Nailwal, Polygon’s co-founder, described it […]
Survey finds gaps in mainstream Bitcoin coverage, leaving institutional investors exposed
A second-quarter survey of 18 mainstream news outlets logged 1,116 Bitcoin (BTC) stories and measured sentiment at 31% positive, 41% neutral, and 28% negative, according […]
Over 500 Chinese creditors challenge FTX over $470M payout freeze
Chinese creditors affected by FTX’s latest legal maneuver are ramping up efforts to challenge the bankrupt exchange’s request to delay payouts to users in 49 […]
Solana’s tokenized stock market more than triples in two weeks to hit $48M
Solana’s tokenized stock market hit $48.53 million on July 4, up more than threefold from $15.28 million on June 20, according to on-chain data tracked […]
Plume Network Brings Real-World Yield to TRON’s Global Payment Ecosystem via SkyLink Integration
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Vitalik Buterin proposes to cap gas usage per Ethereum transaction to boost zkVM compatibility, security
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Toni Wahrstätter, a researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, have put forth a proposal that will cap the maximum gas a […]
Mainland China chipmaking capacity set to outpace Taiwan by 2030
Mainland China chipmaking capacity is accelerating, now poised to become the world’s leading semiconductor foundry hub by 2030, and overtaking Taiwan in total capacity, according […]
Suspicion surrounds mysterious $8.6 billion Bitcoin move
Conor Grogan, Head of Product at Coinbase, believes that there is a “small possibility” that the transfer of $8.6 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) on […]
Hackers steal $140M from Brazilian central bank reserve accounts via partner breach
Hackers siphoned about R$800 million ($140 million) from six reserve accounts connected to Brazil’s central bank after breaching São Paulo-based software vendor C&M Software on […]
Turkey blocks access to PancakeSwap, 45 crypto websites in regulatory crackdown
Turkish financial regulators have blocked access to decentralized exchange PancakeSwap and 45 other crypto-related websites as part of a broader crackdown on unauthorized digital asset […]
The four times Bitcoin price fell by Independence Day each year
Bitcoin’s price history shows four instances of year-over-year declines on July 4, interrupting its general uptrend. These decreases occurred during broader market corrections and periods […]
Post-maintenance mishap on Solana’s Backpack triggers incorrect futures orders, balance reports
Backpack halted trading for scheduled maintenance at 10 a.m. UTC on July 3 and reopened two hours later, but the restart triggered account errors that […]
Solana staking ETF launch ranks in top 1% with $33 million debut
Solana’s institutional appeal has surged, with data showing significant growth in both its staking Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) and Solana CME futures markets. The impressive performance […]
End of the quarter wipes out billions from Bitcoin open interest
Bitcoin’s derivatives market saw a quiet but meaningful repositioning in July, marked by two liquidation-driven drawdowns in futures and a record expiry event that wiped […]
XRP Ledger payment transactions surges 430% in two years
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is entering a new growth phase, combining its legacy as a fast and efficient payment network with growing traction in decentralized […]
Ethereum dev Zack Cole launches initiative to fund ‘tokenless’ projects, promote ETH burning mechanisms
Ethereum developer Zak Cole is spearheading a new initiative called the Ethereum Community Foundation (ECF), which will primarily work to enhance the digital asset’s economic […]
Connecticut bans Bitcoin use for state investment
Connecticut has taken a firm stance against government involvement in digital assets like Bitcoin. On June 30, Governor Ned Lamont signed a new bill into […]
DEXs capture almost 30% of CEX spot activity in June, setting new record
Decentralized exchanges (DEX) processed roughly $385 billion of spot trades in June, equal to almost 30% of the turnover recorded by centralized venues, according to […]
Bitcoin struggles to break higher as speculative interest dries up
Bitcoin surged to an all-time high last month, bolstered by growing institutional demand and a wave of Wall Street adoption. However, the rally has since […]
Why blockchain’s lasting promise is sovereignty
The following is a guest post and opinion from Adrian Brinkn, Co-Founder of Anoma and Namada. Decentralization is the most misunderstood word in the blockchain […]
Crypto needs to return to first principles
The following is a guest post and opinion of Rob Viglione, CEO of Horizen Labs. In 2009, Bitcoin was born from a radical vision: a […]
Is Cardano’s plan to convert part of ADA treasury into Bitcoin a wise move?
The following is a guest post and analysis from Shane Neagle, Editor In Chief fromThe Tokenist. On June 13th, Charles Hoskinson, the co-founder of Ethereum […]
Gemini launches tokenized US stock trading in EU starting with MSTR
Crypto exchange Gemini has launched tokenized Strategy (MSTR) shares for customers in the EU, marking the beginning of its rollout of tokenized U.S. equities on […]
Ripple, SEC agree to mutually abandon appeals, ending 5-year legal battle
Ripple will drop its cross-appeal in its prolonged legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, signaling an end to one of the crypto […]
Bybit and North Korean hackers headline $2.1 billion crypto hacks in H1
The first half of 2025 exposed deep vulnerabilities in the crypto industry, with hackers stealing over $2.1 billion across 75 separate incidents. This marks a […]
Dinari wins broker-dealer license to roll out tokenized stocks across US platforms
Dinari secured a US broker-dealer registration for its subsidiary, becoming the first platform cleared to offer blockchain-based shares of publicly traded companies to domestic investors, […]
World Liberty Financial advances WLFI plans amid public interest
World Liberty Financial, the DeFi project part-owned by US President Donald Trump, has announced plans to enable transfers of its WLFI token. In a June […]
Binance Bitcoin inflows plunge to 5,700 BTC, less than 50% of the monthly average since 2020
Binance’s monthly Bitcoin (BTC) inflows have fallen to 5,700 BTC, less than half the 12,000 BTC average recorded since 2020 and 25% of the 24,000 […]
XRP Ledger unveils update to challenge Ethereum’s dominance
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has launched version 2.5.0 of its core software, according to a June 24 statement. This update introduces a suite of upgrades […]
Senate Banking Committee pushes for rapid legislative action on crypto market framework
The Senate Banking Committee released a seven-point framework for digital asset market structure and heard testimony urging Congress to translate those principles into statute without […]
XRP and Solana lead crypto recovery on Israel-Iran ceasefire
Crypto markets bounced back in early Asian trading hours on June 24, sparked by US President Donald Trump’s announcement that a ceasefire had been reached […]
FTX fights back against 3AC’s ‘unreasonable and unsupportable’ $1.53B claim
FTX’s bankruptcy lawyers have pushed back forcefully against a $1.53 billion claim filed by failed crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), calling the demand […]
Kazakhstan spearheads crypto progress with Solana Economic Zone
Kazakhstan has officially launched Central Asia’s first Solana Economic Zone (SEZ), marking a major step toward its ambition to become a regional crypto and blockchain […]
Gracy Chen, the rare but glorious woman behind Bitget’s epic growth
Welcome to Slate Sundays, CryptoSlate’s weekly feature showcasing in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and thought-provoking op-eds that go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas and voices […]
Bloomberg analysts revise altcoin ETF approval odds to ‘90% or higher’ as SEC requests amended filings
Bloomberg analysts have sharply increased the likelihood of U.S. regulators approving a new wave of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, pointing to a friendlier stance from the […]
Coinbase CEO highlights 3 key reasons why the world needs crypto
As the world faces increasing economic woes from soaring debt and stubborn inflation to dwindling trust in financial institutions, Coinbase CEO says, “The world needs […]
Pumpfun reportedly delays token auction to July amid legal troubles
Pump.fun has delayed its public token sale once again, extending months of uncertainty for users and investors as the popular Solana-based launchpad wrestles with a […]
Alex Mashinsky forfeits rights to Celsius assets amid ongoing bankruptcy process
Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of Celsius, has agreed to surrender all rights to assets tied to the collapsed crypto lender. According to newly filed […]
Semler’s $11B Bitcoin bet. Can the tiny med-tech firm become the next Strategy?
Semler Scientific, the previously obscure medical device maker, has unveiled plans to acquire a staggering 105,000 BTC by the end of 2027. Its ambition would […]
Circle approaches $50B valuation amid evolving regulatory landscape in the US
Circle, the issuer of the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin, is edging closer to a $50 billion valuation after a major rally in its stock price. […]
Donald Trump wants immediate action on GENIUS Act
President Donald Trump, who has interests in the stablecoin USD1 via his involvement in World Liberty Financial, has called on the US House of Representatives […]
Circle stock leaps to $200 record after 34% daily gain
Circle’s CRCL shares climbed 34% and closed at $199.59 on June 18 after registering a new all-time high at $200.90. The new price peak is […]
Iran-based crypto exchange hacked for $48M amid cyberattack claims by Israel-linked group
Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex has suffered a major security breach, resulting in the loss of over $48 million. The company confirmed the attack via an […]
Bitcoin’s slide below $104k liquidates over $500M as war tensions escalate
Bitcoin (BTC) continued its pullback on June 17, sliding over 4% amid renewed military and political friction between Israel and Iran. The flagship crypto fell […]
SEC and Ripple agree on appeal delay to resolve legal tangle
Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have jointly asked the Second Circuit Court to extend the suspension of the agency’s appeal. […]
Bybit unveils TradFi platform to blend crypto and traditional markets
Bybit launched a new platform on June 16 that allows users to trade gold, forex, stock CFDs, global indices, and commodities directly within its app, […]
Solana AI project Kled team wallets dumps $800k tokens after promising a $500k buyback plan
Two wallets linked to Solana-based Kled AI (KLED) moved 58.25 million KLED out of an address between May 31 and June 7, then dispersed the […]
SSV founder Alon Muroch on the ‘dangerous’ divergence affecting crypto’s number 2 coin
Welcome to Slate Sundays, CryptoSlate’s new weekly feature showcasing in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and thought-provoking op-eds that go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas and […]
Why I left Web2 for Web3 – and why you might, too
The following article is a guest post and opinion of Yurii Kovalchuk, Senior Blockchain Engineer at Forte Group. Three and a half years ago, I […]
SEC greenlights Trump Media’s $2.3B Bitcoin Treasury deal
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) greenlighted the registration statement filed by Trump Media and Technology Group for its $2.3 billion Bitcoin (BTC) Treasury […]
Bitcoin holds steady at $105k despite escalating tensions between Iran, Israel
Bitcoin (BTC) remained near the $105,000 mark on June 13, a sign of relative resilience following a sharp dip triggered by escalating conflict between Israel […]
Anthony Pompliano planning $750 million Bitcoin-focused investment firm via SPAC
Morgan Creek Digital Assets co-founder and crypto influencer Anthony Pompliano is preparing to launch a new Bitcoin-focused investment vehicle that aims to raise $750 million […]
How Nemo Money Is Redefining Global Investing With Smart Tools and Zero Commission Trading
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Readers should conduct further research prior to taking any actions. Learn more › Introduction In an increasingly complex investment […]
Andreessen Horowitz champions blockchain integration for AI ownership and innovation
Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm a16z said blockchains could steer artificial intelligence toward user ownership and open standards, according to a June 11 report. The paper […]
Bitwise CIO calls Bitcoin ‘best horse in the race’ to explain accelerated corporate buys
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said the “megatrend” of public companies adding Bitcoin (BTC) to treasury reserves will continue accelerating as the movement is still in […]
Bitcoin dips as Trump finalizes tariff deals with China
Bitcoin (BTC) and the wider market experienced a minor pullback after President Donald Trump announced the finalization of a new tariff arrangement with China, pending […]
FTX continues to exclude Nigeria and China in remaining creditor repayments but includes Payoneer
FTX, the bankrupt crypto exchange, has added Payoneer to its creditors’ repayment options, according to a June 10 statement. The new company would serve as […]
potential approval arrives within 5 weeks
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked would-be Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) sponsors to file amended S-1 Forms within a week, Blockworks reported on […]
SocGen doubles down on stablecoins with USD launch and BNY custody
Societe Generale-FORGE (SG-FORGE), the crypto-asset arm of French banking giant Societe Generale, has announced the launch of a new U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, the USD CoinVertible […]
BlackRock’s IBIT rockets to $70B in 341 days, 5x faster than previous record
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) exchange-traded fund (ETF) crossed $70 billion in assets under management (AUM) on June 6, being the fastest to reach this […]
Argentine Anti-Corruption Office clears President Milei of ethics violation over LIBRA promotion
Argentina’s Anti-Corruption Office has determined that President Javier Milei did not violate any ethics laws when he promoted the Solana-based LIBRA memecoin in February. In […]
Proof-of-Reserves: Is it applicable to MicroStrategy?
The following is a guest post and analysis from Shane Neagle, Editor In Chief fromThe Tokenist. On Tuesday, Michael Saylor, the Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy […]
The ‘Bitcoin Family’ has split and hidden seed phrase across 4 continents amid rising kidnappings
The ‘Bitcoin Family’ has completely overhauled its security measures amid rising cases of crypto-related kidnappings, according to a CNBC report. The family, which sold all […]
Coinbase CEO says unnecessary account restrictions has reduced by 82%
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, said in an X post on Friday that the platform has reduced the issue of unnecessary account freezes and restrictions […]
Song A Day creator recounts ‘tax nightmare’ after making millions from NFT sale
Singer-songwriter Jonathan Mann recently shared the story of how earning millions in Ethereum (ETH) during a one-hour sale of his NFTs eventually became a “tax […]
Senator Lummis says new Fed vice chair appointment signals ‘brighter future’ for crypto
US Senator Cynthia Lummis said the confirmation of Michelle “Miki” Bowman as Vice Chair for Supervision at the Federal Reserve marks a critical shift in […]
Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin, Solana hit by $384 million in largest liquidation day since February
In the past 24 hours, crypto markets witnessed a massive liquidation wave totaling $979.72 million, with long positions overwhelmingly impacted. The day closed out as […]
Bitcoin dives below $102k amid fading momentum and macro uncertainty
Bitcoin (BTC) plunged to a low of $101,500 on June 5, marking its sharpest decline in over a month as a wave of selling swept […]
AEON Integrates TRON Network to Enable Seamless In-Store Payments
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Readers should conduct further research prior to taking any actions. Learn more › Singapore – June 5, 2025 – […]
US-based ETFs offering staking set for growth despite some regulatory, macro tailwinds
Upcoming exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that integrate staking yields stand to benefit significantly as US lawmakers and regulators clarify the legal status of on-chain rewards, according […]
Ethereum and XRP steals spotlight in daily gains after Bitcoin reclaimed $106k
While Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $106,000 threshold after a 2% price increase in the past 24 hours, Ethereum (ETH) and XRP outperformed with 3.5% and […]
Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. deny involvement in Magic Eden’s ‘Trump Wallet’
Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. denied involvement in Magic Eden’s June 3 announcement of a partnership to develop a “Trump Wallet.” On June 3, […]
Bitcoin’s 8% correction flushed leverage but set stage for short term turbulence
Bitcoin (BTC) dropped nearly 8% from its May 22 all-time high, near $112,000, ending a 50% climb over 45 days that began on April 7, […]
WLFI’s stablecoin USD1 surpasses $10B in transfers within 10 days of Binance listing
World Liberty Financial’s stablecoin USD1 surpassed $10 billion in transfer volume just 10 days following its listing on Binance, according to data from Artemis. From […]
Silk Road founder receives $31.4M BTC donation after bagging $1.8M in auction
The founder of the darknet marketplace Silk Road, Ross Ulbricht, received 300 BTC, worth around $31.4 million, in a single donation from an unknown wallet, […]
IMF asks for urgent clarification from Pakistan over 2,000MW power allocation to Bitcoin mining
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) wants Pakistan to urgently clarify its plans for allocating power to Bitcoin mining amid the country’s electricity shortages and fiscal […]
Conor McGregor doubles down on an Irish strategic Bitcoin reserve, tags Nayib Bukele ‘let’s chat’
Former UFC champion and Irish presidential hopeful Conor McGregor is doubling down on his vision for an Irish strategic Bitcoin reserve. On May 30, he […]
How smart EOAs are redefining the wallet experience
The following is a guest post and analysis from Nanfeng Jie, Lead Product Manager at Trust Wallet. Over the past few years, we’ve seen a […]
Sui community approves release of $162M in tokens frozen during Cetus hack
Validators representing nearly 91% of Sui stake approved an on-chain proposal to release about $162 million seized during last week’s Cetus exploit, allowing the DEX […]
Brazilian Méliuz announces $26M share sale to grow Bitcoin treasury, shares drop 7%
Brazilian company Méliuz shares traded 7% lower at R$8.20 on May 30 amid the company’s announcement of a primary share sale that could raise roughly […]
Banco Santander eyeing crypto expansion with fiat-backed stablecoin
Banco Santander is exploring the development of a fiat-backed stablecoin and expanding its crypto offerings to retail clients, marking a potential new chapter in the […]
Donut raises $7 million to build AI-driven crypto browser
Donut, a new crypto-native browser purpose-built for autonomous agents, announced on May 29 that it has secured $7 million in pre-seed funding to reimagine how […]
Bitcoin eyes $120,000 price zone as exchange flows, leverage surge
Bitcoin’s (BTC) on-chain activity has intensified as the asset consolidates near $108,000, with $120,000 emerging as the next major price zone of interest. Glassnode’s May […]
BlackRock reportedly plans to acquire a 10% stake in Circle’s upcoming IPO
BlackRock plans to acquire approximately 10% of the shares offered in Circle’s initial public offering (IPO), Bloomberg News reported on May 28. People familiar with […]
Fast food giant Steak ‘n Shake launches Bitcoin payments, boosts financial efficiency
Fast food chain Steak ‘n Shake has expanded its payment options to include Bitcoin (BTC) at all of its locations globally, where regulations permit. The […]
Solana’s Raj Gokal doxxed via Migos’ Instagram account after failed 40 BTC extortion bid
Hackers took over rap group Migos’ Instagram account to post Solana co-founder Raj Gokal’s stolen personal information, including his passport and phone number, on May […]
Solana reveals attestation service to supercharge internet capital markets
Solana Foundation introduced the Solana Attestation Service on May 23, positioning the protocol as a trust layer for what the network’s backers call “internet capital […]
Bitcoin consolidates below all-time high as profit-taking, tariff risks cool price momentum
Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing a healthy consolidation phase after last week’s record high of $111,880, but it still faces threats from significant profit-taking movements. According […]
Europe is sabotaging its digital money
The following is a guest post and opinion of Sveinn Valfells, Co-founder of Monerium. Mario Draghi is right. Europe hobbles itself with substantial tariffs, including […]
Talking beers, bars, and $80 million losses with SportFi pioneer Chiliz’s Max Rabinovitch
It’s not too often that an interview at a crypto conference feels more like meeting a mate for a few beers at a bar. Yet […]
