Decen Masters Reddit: No More Panic-Selling During Market Dips
Investing in cryptocurrency can be an emotional rollercoaster. Even seasoned traders know the sinking feeling when the market dips unexpectedly. In the past, I was guilty of panic-selling at the first sign of a downturn, often missing out on long-term…
Majority of institutions with no stablecoin project plan adoption within 12 months
A majority of financial institutions and corporations not currently using stablecoins plan to deploy them within the next six to twelve months, according to an EY-Parthenon survey published Sept. 15. The survey of 350 decision-makers revealed that 54% of non-stablecoin…
Circle boosts USDC liquidity with Hyperliquid integration
Circle has rolled out native USDC and its upgraded Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP v2) on Hyperliquid’s HyperEVM network. Announced on Sept. 16, the integration allows HyperEVM users to transfer USDC across over a dozen supported networks. The move also lowers…
NAKA shares plunge 54% in a day, reinforcing investor exhaustion toward Bitcoin treasury companies
KindlyMD’s NAKA shares slumped to $1.28 on Sept. 15, down by 54% in the past 24 hours and over 90% over one month. The healthcare-turned-Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company faces mounting pressure from equity dilution plans and broader investor fatigue toward…
Ethereum Foundation launches decentralized AI team
The Ethereum Foundation is intensifying its efforts to broaden the blockchain’s capabilities and has unveiled a new team focused on decentralized artificial intelligence. This initiative aims to make Ethereum a financial settlement layer and a trusted foundation for intelligent systems…
Coinbase publishes guide to crypto asset listing process to bolster transparency
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, the third-largest crypto exchange in the world, published the exchange’s token listing process on Saturday. In an X post, Armstrong noted that the move aims to bolster transparency of Coinbase’s listing process. He wrote: “…listings…
Beyond stablecoins, what’s fueling the tokenized RWA $30T explosion? Insights from Polygon Labs
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 voices shaping the future of crypto. Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) reached just under $300 billion…
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 strength. Open interest climbed to $41.19 billion on September 3, an increase of $1.02 billion…
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 for long-term growth. The initiative comes as the platform regained market dominance from competitor Bonkfun,…
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 a summer stretch in which Ethereum funds have consistently drawn capital since late July, as…
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 $1 trillion threshold. According to DefiLlama data, spot DEX volumes reached $506.3 billion in August,…
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 a widely criticized post. On Aug. 29, Litecoin’s handle shared a sarcastic “fun fact” noting…
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 price gains with transformative shifts in its core narrative. In July, the token hit an…
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 some of the reasons the ninth month of the year is historically bad for Bitcoin….
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 blockchain became one of the most talked-about ecosystems in crypto — not because of a…
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 ETF issuers and Bitcoin treasury companies, and the inevitable institutionalization of the space, using Bitcoin…
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. EtherFi will transfer over $500 million from its Ethereum (ETH) staking vault to Plasma’s platform,…
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, net inflows totaled $178.9 million, the fourth consecutive positive session into Aug. 28. The supply…
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 the government just weeks before October’s elections. The commission, first created in April but largely…
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 accounted for the lion’s share, drawing $262.23 million, representing nearly 85% of the day’s total….
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 an average of $250,000 per wallet. According to data shared by Bubblemaps analysis published on…
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 most of the proceeds earmarked for new Bitcoin purchases. The firm disclosed on Aug. 27…
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 announcement, the initiative aims to eliminate the complexity of traditional 12-word seed phrases in its…
Fidelity and BlackRock lead Bitcoin ETFs’ $219 million recovery
Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States ended a difficult run of redemptions with their first day of inflows in more than a week. According to Coinperps data, the products collectively drew $219 million on Aug. 25, marking a shift…
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 report. The report noted that the shift represents a measured rotation of institutional liquidity following…
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 hidden risks and undermine trust in traditional markets. Reuters reported on Aug. 25 that WFE…
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 past all-time highs and promptly retraces its steps). Bitcoin volatility has reached a five-year low…
Bitcoin has ‘died’ no less than 431 times
Who doesn’t love a good obituary? A fitting end to a life well lived. Yet, even the best eulogies in the world lose their shine somewhat when the subject isn’t deceased. According to the latest data from Bitcoin Is Dead,…
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 spend weeks buried in spreadsheets, lawyers churn out disclaimers, and influencers start teasing “TGE soon.”…
Why Wall Street’s old guard still won’t touch crypto
Bitcoin and crypto seem to be on the verge of mainstream adoption, with US spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) shattering inflow records, Goldman Sachs holding more crypto ETF shares issued by BlackRock than any other institution, and corporate treasuries from Strategy…
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 crypto mining operations, INTERPOL announced on Aug. 22. The three-month crackdown, known as Operation Serengeti…
Ethereum ETFs draw $287 million in inflows after 4 day outflow streak
Ethereum-focused exchange-traded funds saw a notable reversal on Aug. 21 by recording an inflow of $287 million, which ended a four-day streak of investor withdrawals. Farside Investors data showed that the surge was driven primarily by BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust…
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 improved regulatory environment and increasing government adoption are major drivers that would push the top…
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. 4988), invokes the rarely used concept of “letters of marque and reprisal,” which is a…
Wormhole Foundation challenges LayerZero’s $110M Stargate acquisition proposal
Wormhole Foundation (WF) entered the bidding competition for Stargate Finance, challenging LayerZero’s proposed $110 million acquisition. In an Aug. 20 statement via X, WF argued that LayerZero’s offer significantly undervalues the cross-chain bridge protocol. LayerZero Foundation announced its acquisition proposal…
US Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs face $1 billion outflow amid market dip
Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States recorded nearly $1 billion in combined outflows on Aug. 19, extending a current streak of investor withdrawals. These heavy outflows can be linked to the recent price corrections in…
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 (RESBit) worth up to $18.6 billion. As Agência Câmara de Notícias reported, the 3 P.M….
High betas, low correlations: miners break from Bitcoin patterns
Despite its weekend downturn, Bitcoin is up over 22% year-to-date, but public mining companies listed on NASDAQ have struggled to keep pace. The equal-weighted basket of mining stocks has gained just over 12% between Jan. 1 and Aug. 18. However,…
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 related to digital assets, spanning Bitcoin, XRP, Litecoin, and Dogecoin. The reason is likely the…
Qubic’s community backs Dogecoin mining in strategic pivot
The controversial AI-focused crypto project Qubic has suggested it may mine Dogecoin (DOGE), the largest memecoin, after completing its current operations on Monero (XMR), the privacy-focused blockchain network. On Aug. 17, Qubic Network founder Sergey Ivancheglo shared a Discord screenshot…
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 move comes hot on the heels of a high-profile internal review that cleared WEF founder…
what’s really pushing global crypto adoption
The following is a guest post and opinion from Konstantins Vasilenko, Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer at Paybis. There is a stark mismatch between the target and actual audience of crypto products. Crypto’s greatest upcomers rarely make an appearance…
Bitcoin treasury companies are ‘using gas pipes to fund your electric future’: Analyst
Bitcoin analyst and investor Mark Moss argues that Bitcoin treasury companies are positioning themselves for history’s biggest wealth transfer, following a sophisticated playbook for capturing value and managing volatility. In other words: “using gas pipes to fund your electric future.”…
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 report by Messari, the total application revenue generated on the network fell 44.2% quarter-over-quarter to…
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 an Aug. 14 announcement. Federal prosecutors unsealed six warrants tied to Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko, charging…
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 Aug. 13, seeks to apply a 0.2% excise tax on the sale or transfer of…
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 had told reporters during a television interview in the morning that the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve…
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 funds seventh consecutive day of positive flows and their second-largest single-day haul since launching last…
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. The entity, “Canary Trump Coin ETF,” was incorporated on Aug. 13, according to state records….
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. Per Reuters, the bank also raised its 2028 projection to $25,000 from $7,500. Ether was…
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 fundamentally about financial inclusivity and unlocking productivity for marginalized creators. He stated in an interview…
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. The momentum has been fueled by new leveraged products, a surge in derivatives positioning, and…
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 bars federal regulators from using “reputational risk” as justification to influence banks’ decisions about working…
Record compression in implied volatility sets up next big move for Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s ascent to its all-time high unfolded against a very unusual backdrop: steadily compressing volatility. While most markets tend to exhibit rising implied volatility as prices push higher, Bitcoin has done the opposite, especially in recent months. This behavior is…
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 media post, Thorn argued that L2 networks retain most of the fee revenue while contributing relatively…
Why Lightning Network capacity declining 20% in 2025 is NOT as bad as it sounds
Bitcoin’s Lightning Network capacity has declined from over 5,400 BTC in late 2023 to around 4,200 BTC by August 2025, a roughly 20% drop, per mempool.space data. While the raw figures imply a contraction, analysts and developers suggest the shift…
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 exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Co-founder of The ETF Institute Nate Geraci called the guidance “the last…
Spot Ethereum ETFs see record $465M outflow, led by BlackRock’s ETHA
On Aug. 4, US spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw $465.1 million in net outflows, marking the largest single-day withdrawal since their launch. SoSo Value data shows that BlackRock’s ETHA fund was the primary contributor, with $375 million in outflows,…
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 networks. According to an Aug. 4 statement, Data Streams is designed to offer live, low-latency…
Gold legally barred from what BTC, XRP, TON, ETH are now doing to Wall Street
No public company in the United States merely holds gold as its corporate purpose, but a firm listing itself around its TON holdings is entirely viable (and in the works). While gold ETFs have existed for years, the Strategy-style (formerly…
Justin Sun Makes History as Youngest Chinese Commercial Astronaut with Blue Origin’s NS-34 Spaceflight
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Readers should conduct further research prior to taking any actions. Learn more › Geneva, Switzerland – August 3, 2025 – Justin Sun, founder of TRON, successfully completed a historic journey to space aboard Blue…
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 Lugano, Switzerland. The Satoshigallery, which curated and displayed the piece, has announced a reward of…
Vitalik Buterin & Tomasz K. Stańczak dropped big news at ETHKyiv 2025
The following is a guest post and opinion of Rostyslav Bortman, Founder of Ethereum Ukraine. Even in wartime Kyiv, innovation doesn’t pause. At ETHKyiv 2025, more than 100 hackers proved it—shipping privacy-first dApps, competing for grants, and showing what’s possible…
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) jobs report sparked downside volatility in both traditional and digital markets. Despite his reputation as…
$916M Revenue and $81B USDT Supply in H1 2025
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Readers should conduct further research prior to taking any actions. Learn more › Geneva, Switzerland – August 1, 2025 – CryptoRank, Messari and Nansen, leading platforms in blockchain research and analytics, have released comprehensive…
Michael Saylor says owning 628k BTC or 7% of supply is competitive as 160 firms now HODL
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), has dismissed concerns that the firm holds too much Bitcoin. In an Aug. 1 interview with CNBC, Saylor argued that owning 3% to 7% of the total Bitcoin supply is not excessive….
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 the parallel money laundering conspiracy charge and caps potential prison time at five years. It…
USDT issuer Tether posts $5.7 billion profit in H1 2025
Tether has minted over $20 billion worth of USDT since the start of 2025, pushing the stablecoin’s total circulation beyond $157 billion, according to its quarterly attestation report released on July 31. The company noted that over $13.4 billion in…
Ethereum at 10 and what’s next
Ten years ago, Ethereum was little more than an idea on Reddit. Today, it stands as one of the most significant technological innovations in modern finance. Co-founded by Vitalik Buterin in 2013, Ethereum began with a vision to move beyond…
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 of those days saw net inflows exceed $230 million, with the largest single-day inflow of…
Twenty One Capital aims for new financial era with Bitcoin-backed shares
Bitcoin investment firm Twenty One Capital is set to receive 5,800 BTC from stablecoin issuer Tether as it prepares for its upcoming public listing, according to a July 29 statement. This inflow would bring the firm’s total Bitcoin holdings to…
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 the spot of fourth-largest ETF by inflows in the last 30 days. According to Farside…
Solana co-founder criticizes memecoins despite driving its growth
Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of the Solana blockchain, has described memecoins and NFTs as “digital slop,” even as the network continues to benefit massively from the hype surrounding these assets. In a July 28 post on X, Yakovenko argued that memecoins…
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 voices shaping the future of crypto. If 2024 was the year of the dragon, 2025…
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 beyond crypto assets to encompass nearly all valuable assets in society, from money and stocks…
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 of an open and accessible digital information system. His vision for the web — a…
The coming Bitcoin treasury bubble could rival the dot-com era with $11T of capital chasing BTC
Bitcoin’s quiet rally has captured the attention of Wall Street and beyond, but some voices from OG Bitcoiners like American HODL are predicting that what we’ve witnessed so far is just the calm before an explosive storm. The Bitcoin treasury…
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 Nigeria Stablecoin Summit held in Lagos, SEC Director-General Emomotimi Agama reportedly said the African country…
Capital shifts to stablecoins as DeFi protocols bleed TVL
Between July 21 and 25, the total stablecoin market cap increased by $4.505 billion to reach $265.22 billion, a 1.73% expansion. Over the same timeframe, total value locked (TVL) in DeFi dropped from $140.804 billion to $135.934 billion, a 3.46%…
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 the “contained incident” and revealed that the breach resulted in unauthorized withdrawals from nine user…
Corporate Bitcoin treasury firms now own 1 in 10 Bitcoin
Institutional adoption of Bitcoin has reached a new peak, with over 10% of the total BTC supply now held by public companies or in exchange-traded funds. Charles Edwards, CEO of Capriole Investments, shared the update in a July 24 thread…
What makes a good exchange for AI agents?
good exchange for AI agents A good exchange for AI agents is more than just a digital marketplace; it is a sophisticated ecosystem where autonomous agents can seamlessly interact, transact, and collaborate to deliver value. The quality of such an…
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 the agency’s claims systems. The “Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger Innovation Act of 2025” (H.R. 3455),…
Arthur Hayes bets on $10k Ethereum and CryptoPunks as new status symbols
Arthur Hayes, Chief Investment Officer at Maelstrom and former BitMEX CEO, has shared a highly optimistic outlook for Ethereum (ETH), predicting that the digital asset could reach a new all-time high of $10,000 by the end of the year. In…
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 reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. The deliberations reflect a broader industry trend as…
Staked Ethereum withdrawals face longest delay in over a year
Ethereum validators are experiencing the longest wait times in over a year to withdraw their staked ETH, as growing demand for staking collides with the network’s built-in exit limitations. According to data from ValidatorQueue.com, validators seeking to exit the Ethereum…
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, that amounts to approximately $3.43 billion in inaccessible assets, which represent over 0.76% of Ethereum’s…
NFT resurgence may propel Ethereum beyond previous peaks
Animoca Brands co-founder and executive chair Yat Siu believes that a resurgence in the NFT sector could push Ethereum to all-time highs, surpassing its previous peak during the 2021 bull run. In a July 21 post on X, Siu highlighted…
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 spot ETFs surpassing $50 billion in assets and companies issuing Bitcoin-linked convertibles, the question now…
The many faces of crypto crime and the relentless cat-and-mouse chase
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 voices shaping the future of crypto. Crypto crime is on the rise. From the first…
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 17, a move that might seem like standard liquidity management. However, according to macro analyst…
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 the broader community expressing renewed confidence, the ETH price appears ready to close the gap…
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. The surge comes just a few days after BTC’s spot price hit a fresh all-time…
RoarChain: Bridging self‑custody, AI, and sustainable yield for web3’s next billion
In the latest SlateCast episode, CryptoSlate’s Editor‑in‑Chief Liam “Akiba” Wright and CEO Nate Whitehill sat down with Dustin Hedrick, co‑founder of The Roar, to unpack how RoarChain, a self‑custody‑first layer‑two built on the OP‑Stack, blends artificial‑intelligence tooling, fee‑backed yield, and a decade‑long roadmap to…
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 the past 24 hours. The rally marked XRP’s first break above its 2018 peak and…
Crypto criminals now pay 14x higher fees to evade detection, Chainalysis reports
The crypto industry is on track to witness record-breaking thefts in 2025, with over $2.17 billion already stolen from crypto services as of mid-July, according to a new report from Chainalysis. This figure surpasses the total amount stolen in all…
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 million from the industry. In a July 11 bill submitted to the French National Assembly,…
Bitcoin sees $23 billion buying spree as price rebounds
The Bitcoin cost basis heatmap shows that investors aggressively accumulated approximately 196,600 BTC between $116,000 and $118,000 following the top asset’s recent price correction. According to Glassnode data, this buying activity, valued at over $23 billion, suggests strong conviction among…
$100M investor in Trump’s World Liberty Financial denies links to banned Chinese market maker
Aqua1 Foundation, a UAE-based investor in the World Liberty Financial (WLFI) DeFi project, has publicly denied affiliation with Chinese market-making firm Web3Port. The clarification comes in response to growing speculation surrounding the fund’s recent $100 million investment in World Liberty…
Options gamma pin at $123k holds Bitcoin in a tight range after new ATH
Bitcoin has set a new all-time high above $121,000, and the options market on Deribit is showing clear signs of hedging pressure and gamma-driven pinning around this level. Traders are in a market structured heavily in favor of upside exposure,…
This is what fiat death looks like. Bitcoin’s 1,500% boom paves the path to Hyperbitcoinization
Bitcoin has outpaced traditional benchmarks since 2020, registering gains exceeding 1,500%, while gold advanced roughly 115% and the U.S. Dollar Index remained nearly flat. The divergence in asset performance reflects a period of monetary expansion, persistent inflation concerns, and evolving…
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 neutrality, security, and throughput. In 2025, that balance is increasingly defined by two competing architectural…
Glass ceiling cracks as women rise in Web3
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 voices shaping the future of crypto. I recently interviewed Gracy Chen, the first female CEO…
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 the USD1 stablecoin. In an X post on Friday, CZ called the article “another hit…
What the second half of 2025 holds for Bitcoin and the crypto market
The first half of 2025 has been eventful for crypto. Bitcoin (BTC) price climbed around 24% during the first six months while Ethereum (ETH) lost nearly 12% of its value. With President Donald Trump taking office in January, the U.S….
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 to the July 11 announcement, the move will become effective Sept. 1, ending redemptions and…
Ethereum futures volume surpasses Bitcoin for first time amid 5 month high
Ethereum’s daily futures trading volume exceeded Bitcoin’s for the first time on July 10, a landmark development that coincided with the asset’s price testing the $3,000 level. The technical flip in the derivatives market indicates a potential shift in trader…
Ethena rockets to $290 million in revenue, seeks SEC clarity on USDe
Ethena Labs reached $290.2 million in total protocol revenue on July 9, trailing only Tether, Circle, and Sky among stablecoin issuers. Token Terminal data show that the stablecoin issuer reached $100 million in cumulative revenue 251 days after its launch,…
Memecoins rebound surging 30%+ as Bitcoin ATH fuels gains amid DeFi rebound
A rally in the crypto market, pushing Bitcoin to a new all-time high above $121,000 on July 9, has ignited substantial gains across a range of altcoins, with memecoins and select DeFi tokens posting daily increases exceeding 30%. The broad…
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 net inflows on July 8, according to Farside Investors’ data. As of press time, Ethereum…
Crypto.com signs major deals in Dubai to enable crypto payments
Crypto.com has significantly expanded its presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), striking multiple high-impact partnerships across aviation, real estate, and public sector services. During the last three months, the crypto exchange has partnered with leading institutions, including Emirates Airlines,…
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 to Bitcoin analysis firm Perception. The data reveal a significant gap between finance-focused media that…
Metaplanet wants to use Bitcoin as collateral to access bank financing
Metaplanet, the Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm, has revealed a bold strategy to convert its growing Bitcoin reserves into capital for acquiring profitable businesses. According to a July 8 Financial Times report, Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said the company is preparing…
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 by rwa.xyz. Solana’s tokenized stocks capitalization expanded more than threefold in two weeks, outpacing every…
Ethereum grows twice as fast as Bitcoin in latest $1B crypto fund inflow
Crypto investment products continued their strong momentum last week, recording $1.04 billion in inflows, according to the latest CoinShares report. This marks the 12th straight week of positive inflows, pushing the year-to-date total to $18 billion. The surge was accompanied…
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 single transaction can use. The proposal, EIP 7983, claims: “By implementing this limit, Ethereum can…
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 to the latest projections from Yole Group. Chinese dominance in this field is fueled by…
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 July 4 was a hack. Calling his claim “extreme speculation” in an X post on…
U.S. House of Representatives declares July 14th “Crypto Week”
The U.S. House of Representatives has designated the week starting July 14 as “Crypto Week,” as lawmakers consider three landmark bills: the CLARITY Act, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, and the Senate’s GENIUS Act, in a comprehensive push to establish…
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 June 30, according to blockchain investigator ZachXBT and reports from local news outlets. Police said…
Why a handful of altcoins are surging over 30% as Bitcoin trends sideways
While the broader crypto market remains subdued, with both Bitcoin and Ethereum posting slight losses, a select group of altcoins have defied the trend, registering substantial gains over the last 24 hours. These market-defying rallies appear disconnected from general market…
DeFi TVL breaks above $116B as lending roars back
The DeFi market has rebounded at the beginning of July, with total value locked (TVL) rising to $116.416 billion, a level last seen in April. The 24-hour increase of 4.95% reflects rising crypto asset prices and renewed deposit flows into…
Banks may use stablecoins to unlock $6.8T in T-bill demand
Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of BitMEX, believes the US Treasury may soon turn to stablecoins to navigate its growing debt challenges. In a July 3 post, Hayes argued that the US government’s increasing dependence on bond sales risks destabilizing financial…
Solana dominates real value rankings, DEX volume during H1
Solana dominated major cryptocurrencies in real economic value (REV) and DEX volumes during the first half of 2025, according to Helius’ “Solana Ecosystem Report H1 2025.” The report highlighted that Solana has led all blockchains in REV since October 2024…
Trump family’s American Bitcoin mining company readies to go public with updated SEC S-4 filing
The Trump family’s American Bitcoin Corp. and Gryphon Digital Mining have filed an amended S-4 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, moving forward on the public listing for the combined entity. The filing advances a previously announced…
Bitcoin bar redeemed after 13 years turns $500 into $10 million
A long-time Bitcoin holder has finally cracked open one of the rarest physical Bitcoin collectibles in existence—a Casascius bar loaded with 100 BTC. The collector, who goes by the name John Galt on the Bitcoin Talk forum, originally bought the…
South Korea halts CBDC plans, shifting focus to bank-led stablecoins
Local reports indicate that South Korea’s central bank has suspended its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot program, pivoting the nation’s focus toward a private, bank-led stablecoin initiative. The Bank of Korea (BOK) halted its “Project Han River,” following mounting…
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 DefiLlama and The Block data. The 30-day DEX figure represents a 12% decline from May,…
Crypto investment inflows hit $16.9B in 11-week streak
Crypto investment products recorded $2.7 billion in net inflows last week, according to CoinShares’ latest report. This marks the eleventh consecutive week of positive flows, bringing the streak of inflows to $16.9 billion and helping push the year-to-date total to $17.8 billion….
Saylor says BTC Treasury companies can grow as fast as they can issue credit and buy Bitcoin
At the BTC Prague conference this week, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) co-founder Michael Saylor stated that Bitcoin treasury companies can grow as quickly as they can issue equity and credit to purchase Bitcoin. Delving into the business model of Bitcoin treasury…
US entrepreneur Hayden Davis testifies in LIBRA case in New York as legal proceedings advance
In the latest development for the ongoing LIBRA coin legal saga, Argentinian newspaper La Nacion reports that Hayden Mark Davis, CEO of Kelsier Ventures, submitted a voluntary statement last Monday to a federal court in New York. The case centers…
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 (ETH) and founder of Cardano (ADA), made a bold proposition. In order to put Cardano…
Billions in corporate buys can’t budge Bitcoin—5 reasons the BTC price won’t move
From Michael Saylor to David Bailey, Anthony Pompliano to Jack Mallers, and everyone in between, there’s a rising tide of executives buying bitcoin for their corporate treasuries. Large companies and Wall Street are vacuuming up billions of dollars’ worth of…
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 blockchain networks. The offering, enabled through a partnership with tokenization platform Dinari, allows Gemini users…
Bitcoin near all-time high as dollar slides to three-year low
Bitcoin is holding firm near historic highs as the U.S. dollar tumbles to its weakest level in more than three years, spotlighting the fragile dance between crypto prices and the world’s dominant reserve currency. As of Friday morning in London,…
USDT on TRON Surpasses $80 Billion, Strengthening TRON’s Position as the Leading Stablecoin Network
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Readers should conduct further research prior to taking any actions. Learn more › June 26, 2025 – Geneva, Switzerland – TRON DAO announced today that the total circulating supply of USDT on the TRON…
Bitcoin miners resist selling amid declining earnings
Bitcoin miners are holding onto their assets even as mining profitability dips to multi-month lows, a new CryptoQuant report shared with CryptoSlate shows. The data reveals that miner revenues dropped to $34 million on June 22, marking their weakest earnings…
Iran-Israel war wiped out over 240,000 Bitcoin in weapons costs
The Iran-Israel conflict reportedly cost the two nations roughly $25.5 billion, worth over 240,837 BTC at current prices, according to a report by Opportunity Cost, a digital tool that translates global spending into Bitcoin and Satoshi equivalents. According to the platform, Israel fired…
Near Protocol community rallies behind move to cut token inflation
A new proposal from HOT Protocol, a decentralized group operating on the NEAR Protocol, has called for a significant reduction in the AI crypto project‘s token inflation rate. On June 24, the decentralized organization submitted a plan to slash NEAR’s…
US academic institutions urge SEC to implement stringent crypto staking rules, oversight
Representatives from multiple universities met with the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force on June 23 to discuss a staking rulebook. The meeting included representatives from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, Georgetown University Law…
US housing agency FHFA considers digital assets like Bitcoin for mortgage collateral
The US Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is exploring whether digital asset holdings like Bitcoin should be considered in mortgage application processes. FHFA Director Bill Pulte announced the initiative on July 24 via X, noting that the agency is beginning…
Dark market activity on Telegram persists despite $27B Huione ban – Elliptic
Telegram-based dark markets rapidly filled the gap left by Huione Guarantee after the $27 billion marketplace disappeared on May 13, according to a June 23 Elliptic report. Elliptic noted that Telegram banned thousands of Huione Guarantee channels and usernames once…
Bitcoin and Ethereum inflows surge past $1.2B despite rising geopolitical risks
Digital asset investment products recorded their tenth straight week of inflows, bringing in $1.24 billion last week, according to data from CoinShares. This continued streak has pushed year-to-date (YTD) inflows to $15.1 billion, a new record for this year. The…
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 shaping the future of crypto. Gracy Chen leaves quite an impression. As the only female…
Why the Rolex rally is on pause in 2025
The following is a guest post and opinion from Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. There was a time not too long ago when the pulse of the crypto market could be measured not only by candlestick charts but by 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 crypto, now more than ever.” He adds: “Debt is growing exponentially, inflation is crippling entire…
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 court documents, Mashinsky and entities associated with him, including AM Ventures Holdings Inc., Koala1 LLC, and…
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 flurry of lawsuits, Colin Wu reported on June 20. Pump.fun had aimed to raise $1…
Bitwise CEO says Bitcoin’s true rival is US Treasuries, not gold
Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley believes the actual competition for Bitcoin isn’t gold, but government-backed bonds like US Treasuries and UK gilts. In a June 20 post on X, Horsley argued that gold and Bitcoin are apolitical stores of value that…
Jupiter halts governance voting to tackle burnout and refocus on innovation
Solana’s largest decentralized exchange aggregator, Jupiter, has decided to halt all community voting through next year and keep its governance Treasury sealed until 2027, citing community burnout and a need to prioritize building new products. The move temporarily disables one…
Iran’s Nobitex loses $100 million to symbolic cyberattack
Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex has confirmed that it lost nearly $100 million in a cyberattack by a politically motivated hacking group. The breach, which occurred on July 18, has shaken the local crypto community and triggered a government-imposed curfew on…
North Korean dev hijacks dormant Waves repositories, slips credential-stealing code in wallet updates
A North Korean developer gained elevated privileges inside Waves Protocol’s Keeper-Wallet codebase, according to a June 18 report by Ketman. The report highlighted routine scans for Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) activity on GitHub, which uncovered the account “AhegaoXXX”…
Chinese Bitcoin mining giants move production to US amid tariff tensions
China’s top three Bitcoin mining rig manufacturers, Bitmain, Canaan, and MicroBT, are reportedly shifting parts of their production to the United States, Reuters reported on June 18. The move comes as a response to intensifying trade tensions triggered by President…
Deutsche Bank unveils institutional tokenization stack to fast-track regulated funds
Deutsche Bank, Memento Blockchain, and Interop Labs published a litepaper on June 17 outlining plans for Digital Asset Management Access 2 (DAMA 2), a tokenization platform intended to operate on public blockchains and facilitate the issuance of regulated funds. According…
Coinbase push for crypto-friendly UK gains momentum
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently met with senior policymakers in the United Kingdom to support the country’s ongoing efforts to shape clear crypto regulations. In a June 16 post on X, Armstrong revealed he had been in London, pictured outside…
Bitcoin delivers 90% risk-adjusted return to 60/40 portfolios with 10% allocation, 2x gold’s risk efficiency
Investors who added 10% in Bitcoin (BTC) to their “60/40 portfolio” strategies got a 90% risk-adjusted return in the past 12 months, outperforming gold’s 51% return in the same period. On a June 16 post via X, the profile Ecoinometrics…
Bitcoin rebounds, leading $1.9 billion crypto inflow surge
Digital asset funds continued their winning streak last week, pulling in $1.9 billion in new investments, according to CoinShares‘ latest weekly report. This marks the ninth week in a row of positive inflows, pushing the cumulative total over the period…
Coinbase’s sponsorship of Trump’s military parade sparks debate over crypto’s anti-establishment roots
Coinbase’s sponsorship of the military parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14 has sparked a debate about whether crypto has lost sight of its original ethos. The parade, which was held to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, took place…
Taiwan tightens semiconductor export controls on Huawei and SMIC amid US-China tech rivalry
Taiwan has intensified its technology export controls by blacklisting two of China’s foremost semiconductor companies, Huawei Technologies and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), amid escalating tensions in the global tech sector. The updated Strategic High-Tech Commodities Entity List, released by…
Trump earned over $58 million from crypto ventures in 2024
U.S. President Donald Trump, who ventured into crypto during his presidential campaign last year, earned over $58 million from crypto ventures in 2024. Trump’s mandatory 2025 financial disclosure report filed on Friday detailed his earnings from all businesses between Jan….
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 through a merger with Columbus Circle Capital 1, the Financial Times reported on June 13,…
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 and Iran. As of press time, Bitcoin was trading at $105,600, having recovered the previous…
Cardano’s $100M plan to tackle DeFi and stablecoin challenges
The Cardano ecosystem could soon undergo a strategic treasury shift to energize its DeFi and stablecoin sectors. On June 13, the network founder Charles Hoskinson suggested allocating around $100 million worth of ADA from the network’s treasury towards a mix…
XRP ETF approval odds slide 10% ahead of critical SEC and ETF deadlines next week
Approaching deadlines for spot XRP ETF applications from major asset managers, including Grayscale, Franklin Templeton, and Bitwise, are fueling speculation over potential SEC approval, especially in light of Ripple’s proposed legal settlement with the regulator, which still awaits final court…
GameStop’s plan to raise another $1.75B fuels speculation of further Bitcoin acquisitions
GameStop Corp. plans to raise $1.75 billion through a private offering of convertible senior notes due 2032, as the company explores digital asset investments, including potential Bitcoin acquisitions, under its updated investment strategy, according to a June 11 press release….
Plasma raises $500 million, partners with Aave to transform stablecoin market
Plasma, a blockchain platform focused on stablecoin infrastructure, is making waves across the crypto space for raising $500 million through its XPL token offering and securing a strategic partnership with DeFi giant Aave in the last 24 hours. The Aave…
Bitcoin holding $100k psychological floor amid recent dip signals robust investor sentiment
On-chain data shows that Bitcoin’s (BTC) brief slide to $100,000 strengthened rather than weakened market structure, Glassnode said in a June 10 report. Bitcoin is currently trading at $109,500, after an over 4% climb on June 9 to hit a…
Solana snaps out of June slump with a 9% spike
Solana rallied from $147.99 to $161.21 in the four days ending June 10. The move contrasts with the trend seen over the previous 30 days, where SOL slipped by nearly 2% as volatile macroeconomic conditions weighed on the altcoin market….
Bitcoin climbs back to $110k amid sustained corporate, institutional interest
Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded above $110,000 on June 9, regaining ground lost in last week’s selloff as investors rotated back into digital assets on the back of strong ETF inflows, easing macroeconomic tensions, and renewed optimism across risk markets. The world’s…
Bitcoin ETFs retreated in first week of June as price stalled near ATH
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have struggled to keep the inflow momentum they established in May. The first trading day of the month ended with a $267.5 million outflow, which followed the massive $616.1 million outflow on May 30. Another $278.4 million…
Bitcoin community is divided over Core devs’ statement on transaction relay
A debate has erupted among the Bitcoin community over a joint statement released by 31 Bitcoin Core developers on June 6. In their statement, the developers argued that while the new transaction relay policy might lead to more non-financial use…
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 by 82% so far. Noting that unnecessary account freezing has been a “major issue” for…
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 their belongings in 2017 to invest in Bitcoin (BTC) and now travels around the world,…
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 nightmare.” Mann has published one song a day over the past 17 years and released…
Spot Ethereum ETFs post 14-day inflow run, lifting year-to-date haul above $3B
Spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) notched a 14-session streak of net inflows as of June 5, fueled by investment advisors and hedge fund managers. According to Bloomberg data shared by ETF Store CEO Nate Geraci, Ethereum ETFs since May…
Yield bearing stablecoin comes to Solana via Maple Finance’s Chainlink integration
Maple Finance has deployed its liquid yield-bearing stablecoin, syrupUSDC, on the Solana network using Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol, introducing new capital strategies and institutional lending primitives into one of crypto’s most liquid ecosystems. Maple’s native SYRUP token jumped 8% on…
Bitcoin bulls must guard key $95.6k support as veteran holders cash in on gains
Bitcoin (BTC) is suffering pressure from veteran holders securing gains and must hold the key $95,600 support level to remain bullish if it breaks below six-figures, according to a June 5 report by Glassnode. The report highlighted that after breaking…
US takes down 145 domains linked to $17M darknet marketplace and seize crypto wallets
US law enforcement agencies seized 145 domains and crypto linked to BidenCash, a darknet marketplace known for selling stolen credit card data, and personal information, according to a June 4 statement. The takedown followed a court-approved investigation that targeted the…
Ethereum Foundation unveils comprehensive treasury plan to balance capital and privacy commitments
Ethereum Foundation has released a sweeping update to its treasury management strategy, signaling a more mature, structured approach to capital allocation amid ETH’s growing global influence and rising institutional scrutiny. The new framework, published on June 4, outlines how the…
Largest US economy, California, moves to accept Bitcoin for state fees by passing new bill to Senate
The California State Assembly has unanimously passed AB 1180, a bill that allows state agencies to begin accepting Bitcoin and other digital assets as payment for certain regulatory fees. Authored by Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim), the legislation cleared the Assembly…
Pump.fun considering token launch with $4B fully diluted value, $1B sale
Pump.fun plans to raise $1 billion through a token sale that would assign the Solana-based memecoin launchpad a $4 billion fully diluted token valuation, Blockworks reported on June 3, citing two people familiar with the matter. Sources said the offering…
Dubai crypto ambitions soar with Solana and Ripple moves
Dubai is cementing its role as a leading crypto-friendly hub through strategic collaborations with major blockchain firms. On June 3, financial authorities in the region announced different initiatives with Solana and Ripple to build on earlier efforts to integrate digital…
Justin Sun Takes Center Stage at Bitcoin Vegas 2025 with TRON DAO as Top Sponsor of Code + Country and Co-Host of Kraken’s Oceanic Night
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Readers should conduct further research prior to taking any actions. Learn more › Geneva, Switzerland, June 2, 2025 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain…
US government has now lost $21 billion selling seized Bitcoin we once fought to freeze
Twelve years ago, hardcore Bitcoin users begged developers to “nuke” coins held in a US government wallet captured from Silk Road. They feared the feds could dump the stash and crush the market, or worse, wield it as monetary power….
The crypto industry’s ‘silent partners’, how Talos is quietly fueling institutional adoption
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 voices shaping the future of crypto. Unlike the Coinbases, Fidelities, and Galaxies of the crypto…
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 clear shift in how people interact with digital assets. More users are choosing self-custody as…
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 took to X to pledge a “decentralised blueprint for sovereignty,” stating that Germany had “dropped…
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 to reimburse users and restore full operations. Cetus said in a social media post that…
Meta shareholders reject Bitcoin treasury bid in landslide vote
Meta Platforms shareholders rejected a measure that urged the company to add Bitcoin (BTC) to its $72 billion cash pile, voting 4.98 billion shares against and 3.92 million for at the May 30 annual meeting, as reports surfaced. Abstentions totaled…
Tether vows Bitcoin mining dominance as Pakistan, UK politicians look to advance Bitcoin reserves
Vegas glitters differently when thirty thousand badge-wearing bitcoiners clog the marble concourses of the Venetian, screens flashing a frothy $105-to-106k tape for BTC, and every espresso line buzzing with “hash-rate” small talk. Three-day festivals usually disperse into noise, yet this…
Bitcoin hit its new ATH without fresh supply, forcing buyers to chase dormant coins
Bitcoin didn’t reach its new ATH with widespread coin movement or a surge in recycled supply. The rally came as large portions of Bitcoin’s UTXO set continued to age, locking up liquidity instead of distributing it. Between Feb. 28 and…
Bitcoin long-term holders aren’t cashing out despite new ATH and that’s keeping the rally alive
Bitcoin’s May rally has been met with selective profit-taking by long-term holders, but the broader trend shows a slowdown in their selling. Between March 1 and May 27, the 7-day SMA of long-term holder spent output profit ratio (SOPR) increased…
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 28 report highlighted elevated investor profitability, rising accumulation, and robust exchange flows. These conditions resemble…
Texas lawmakers finalize details on Bitcoin reserve, removes staking ahead of final vote
Texas legislators have moved closer to formalizing a Bitcoin reserve for the state. On May 27, a joint Conference Committee composed of House and Senate lawmakers reached an agreement on the final version of Senate Bill 21 (SB 21), dubbed…
VanEck proposes mining royalty to fill US strategic Bitcoin reserve in a budget-neutral way
VanEck head of digital assets research Matthew Sigel called on US lawmakers to attach a royalty to domestic Bitcoin (BTC) mining so the federal government can accumulate BTC for its strategic reserve. Speaking during a policy panel at the 2025…
Tether invests $5 billion profit into US companies while holding $120 billion in US debt
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has disclosed that it has reinvested around $5 billion of its profits into US-based companies and infrastructure over the past two years. In a May 26 post on X, Tether CEO…
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 to a May 26 “Bitfinex Alpha” report, strong spot demand and steady exchange-traded fund (ETF)…
Vitalik suggests Ethereum as a secure digital payment backup as Sweden and Norway shift back to cash
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin believes that if decentralized networks become more robust and private, they can support national efforts to reduce reliance on cash. In a May 25 post on X, Buterin commented on recent developments in Sweden and Norway,…
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 that’s exactly what speaking with Max Rabinovitch, the Chief Strategy Officer of Chiliz, is like….
Former IMF chief economist believes crypto is a rising threat to the U.S. Dollar’s dominance
American economist Kenneth Rogoff believes that the rise of crypto poses a threat to the hegemony of the U.S. dollar. Rogoff previously served as the chief economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and on the Federal Reserve Board. He…