Crypto trading firm and market maker Wintermute registered a 240% yearly growth in traditional finance firms’ activity in its over-the-counter (OTC) trading desk, according to […]
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Bitcoin surges to $104k as US investors fuel buying spree before Donald Trump’s inauguration
As the United States prepares for Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, interest in Bitcoin among US investors has increased significantly. Data from CryptoQuant shows […]
Crypto developer sues DOJ over Biden-era regulatory crackdown
Blockchain developer Michael Lewellen has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Justice (DOJ), accusing the President Joe Biden administration of stifling innovation in […]
VanEck eyes new crypto ETF for onchain economy infrastructure
Leading asset management firm VanEck has submitted an application for an Onchain Economy Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), according to a Jan. 15 filing with the US Securities and Exchange […]
Over 74,000 positions liquidated after modest market recovery, indicating high leverage
The total liquidations between Jan. 14 and Jan. 15 reached $201.87 million, with a skewed distribution favoring short positions. Data from CoinGlass showed that 74,152 […]
Donald Trump-linked DeFi project clarifies $60 million ETH movement amid sell-off speculation
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi initiative linked to US President-elect Donald Trump, has addressed concerns about recent Ethereum transactions worth $60 million. On Jan. […]
The market is still in profit despite Bitcoin’s price slump
Bitcoin’s pullback to $90,000 caused quite a stir in the market. Although its recovery to above $96,000 on Jan. 14 offered some relief, many on-chain […]
Shadowy marketplace Huione launches USDH stablecoin to evade scrutiny
Blockchain security firm Elliptic reported that Huione—an online marketplace platform used for illicit activities—has launched USDH, a dollar-pegged stablecoin. According to Elliptic, Huione touts USDH […]
Fresh addresses are accumulating Bitcoin despite the heavy price drawdown
Bitcoin’s volatility intensified in the second week of January, with its price falling 6.25% between Jan. 6 and Jan. 12 to $90,900 from $96,960. While […]
MicroStrategy’s 10-week Bitcoin buying spree surpasses BlackRock’s IBIT with nearly 200,000 BTC added
MicroStrategy has expanded its Bitcoin reserves for the tenth consecutive week by acquiring 2,530 BTC for $243 million, according to a Jan. 13 filing with […]
10 items on the backlog
The following is a guest post from John deVadoss, Co-Founder of the InterWork Alliancez. The crypto universe is currently obsessed with generative AI, with the […]
North Dakota lawmakers push to add Bitcoin to state treasury
North Dakota lawmakers introduced a House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) on Jan. 7, encouraging the State Treasurer and the State Investment Board to include digital assets […]
Vast majority of financial advisors’ clients asked about crypto in 2024 – Bitwise
A recent report by Bitwise and VettaFi reveals that 56% of financial advisors are more likely to invest in crypto this year, with the 2024 […]
Spot Bitcoin ETFs mark first anniversary with four among Top 20 in AUM
Four spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) figured among the 20 ETFs with the most significant assets under management (AUM) one year after their launch […]
What affects the BTC price?
What affects the BTC price? Like other commodities, bitcoin’s value is determined by supply and demand. The cryptocurrency’s circulating supply is limited to 21 million […]
Oh raises $4.5 million to empower creators through AI and Web3 fusion
Oh, an innovative platform blending AI with Web3 technology has secured $4.5 million in seed funding, according to a Jan. 10 statement shared with CryptoSlate. […]
86% of Bitcoin’s sell-off driven by short-term retail traders
The new year hasn’t brought stability to Bitcoin’s price, with BTC experiencing significant volatility this week. The volatility peaked on Jan. 9, with the price […]
Ethereum and Solana staking no longer classified as collective investment schemes in the UK
The UK Treasury has introduced an amendment to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA), effective January 31, to exclude crypto staking from being […]
Fidelity believes Bitcoin is at the precipice of mass adoption, says investors are not ‘too late’
Bitcoin (BTC) and the wider crypto market may be entering a new era of widespread adoption, but investors are far from being “too late,” according […]
Kazakhstan liquidated 36 crypto exchanges with $100 million turnover and seizes $4.8 million USDT
Kazakhstan intensified its crackdown on illegal crypto exchanges in 2024, targeting platforms linked to money laundering activities. According to a press statement, the Asian country’s […]
Vitalik Buterin champions decentralized defense against AI risks
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s latest blog post reflects on the progress of decentralized and democratic differential defensive acceleration, or d/acc — one year after its […]
Enron returns with humorous ‘nuclear egg’ parody mocking tech launches
Enron has officially embraced its role as a parody, unveiling a comedic product dubbed the “Enron Egg,” a fictitious micro-nuclear reactor. The announcement, made on […]
Digital Sovereignty Alliance Launches to Champion Ethical Crypto Policies in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives
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Why we’re bullish on decentralized AI, PayFi, tokenized assets and beyond
The following is a guest post from Forest Bai, Co-Founder at Foresight Ventures. As we look ahead to 2025, the confluence of artificial intelligence (AI) […]
Anastasija Plotnikova on the future of global crypto regulation
In the evolving landscape of digital finance, MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) stands as a transformative framework poised to reshape the regulatory environment for digital assets. […]
Coinbase shares unredacted FDIC letters urging banks to avoid offering basic Bitcoin services
Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal shared documents revealing that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) urged banks to halt or avoid not only crypto-related […]
When will web3 have its Apple moment?
The following is a guest article from Jackie Bona, Co-founder and CEO at Valora. Five Challenges Standing in the Way of Mass Adoption In today’s […]
India partners with tech giants Google, Meta to curb ‘pig butchering’ scams
India has intensified efforts to curb crypto-related scams by collaborating with tech giants Google and Meta (formerly Facebook), according to the Ministry of Home Affairs’ […]
South Korea reconsiders crypto ETFs amid global market shift and demand
South Korea’s Exchange Chairman, Eun-Bo Jeong, has signaled interest in introducing crypto-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this year, aligning with global demands for such products. At […]
Crypto VC investments rise 26% YoY amid market fluctuations in 2024
Crypto venture capital investments grew 26.1% in 2024 compared to the previous year, with 1,535 projects publicly disclosed, according to a report by Wu Blockchain […]
Viral AI meme tokens hit $10 billion as Goatseus Maximus, Fartcoin lead charge
The demand for fresh narratives in the crypto space has ignited a booming trend—AI-inspired memecoins. These tokens, blending artificial intelligence with the viral appeal of […]
Jordan turns to blockchain tech for enhancing government operations
Jordan’s government has introduced a new Blockchain Technology Policy for 2025, which aims to increase transparency, improve public services, and drive economic growth. The initiative, […]
Vitalik Buterin helps Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm with $170k New Year donation
Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s co-founder, has donated 50 ETH (approximately $170,000) to support the legal defense of Roman Storm, a Tornado Cash developer. The donation, confirmed […]
Swiss chancellery approves proposal to include Bitcoin in national reserves
Switzerland’s Federal Chancellery has approved the formal submission of the “Bitcoin Initiative,” a proposed constitutional amendment that would require the Swiss National Bank to hold […]
Ethereum’s blob adoption sparks rise in ETH burns, surpassing Uniswap
Ethereum has seen a sharp increase in the adoption of “blobs” over the past months, significantly impacting the blockchain network burn dynamics. Blobs are temporary […]
Solana shines amid record-breaking DEX trading volumes in December
DEXs registered new monthly trading volume records in December on spot and derivatives markets, with Solana-based protocols dominating the sector, according to DefiLlama. As of […]
DEXs achieve record $463 billion trading volume in December
According to data from DefiLlama, decentralized exchanges (DEXs) experienced a remarkable surge in December, achieving an all-time high monthly trading volume of $463 billion. This […]
Pig butchering scams top 2024 crypto fraud with $3.6 billion in losses
Pig butchering scams led to $3.6 billion in crypto losses in 2024, emerging as the most significant fraud scheme of the year, according to a […]
Montenegro’s Justice Minister signs order to extradite Do Kwon to US
Montenegro’s Minister of Justice, Bojan Božović, has signed an order to extradite Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon to the US. Montenegro’s Supreme Court recently determined […]
Demystifying algo trading in crypto markets
The following article is an op-ed by Laurent Benayoun, CEO of Acheron Trading. Algorithmic trading, or “algo trading”, has swiftly established itself within the financial […]
Solana co-founder Stephen Akridge accused of misappropriating ex-wife’s crypto gains
Stephen Akridge, co-founder of Solana, is embroiled in a legal dispute with his ex-wife, Elisa Rossi, over alleged misappropriation of substantial gains from Solana (SOL) […]
XRP Ledger shows signs of increasing usage, suggesting XRP price increase
CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn shared data indicating that the XRP Ledger’s (XRPL) velocity has risen in the past few weeks amid heightened activity, suggesting growing […]
Record $18 billion in crypto options set for year-end expiry
The crypto market is ending the year on a strong note as a record $18 billion worth of options contracts are set to expire. Options […]
Rising crypto scams in France trigger crackdown by authorities
The rise of crypto has become a breeding ground for financial scams in France, contributing to a surge in fraudulent activity that has authorities scrambling […]
DeFi TVL drops 16% but stablecoin market stays firm
The total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols saw significant volatility in the past week, dropping from $140.95 billion on Dec. 17 to $117.76 billion […]
Montenegro court rejects Do Kwon’s extradition appeal
Montenegro’s Constitutional Court unanimously rejected Terraform Labs’ co-founder Do Kwon’s appeal regarding a verdict on his extradition over legal issues, Korea JoongAng Daily reported on […]
Bitcoin options OI hits $44B as futures trading cools
The holiday spirit failed to bring any stability to the crypto market, with Bitcoin seeing its price drop from $97,300 on Dec. 22 to $94,800 […]
MV Global predicts significant expansion for DeSci sector via utility memecoins
Decentralized Science (DeSci) is poised for remarkable growth in 2025, fueled by utility memecoins, according to a recent report by MV Global. DeSci involves integrating […]
Drop in OTC balances shows large investors are accumulating discounted Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s rise and subsequent fall from its new ATH of $108,200 spurred quite a bit of market activity. Last week’s price volatility led to spikes […]
Bitcoin tumbled to $95k after $540 million in long liquidations
Bitcoin’s stint at its new all-time high of $108,200 was short-lived. In less than a week, its price dropped by over 12%, reaching $95,000 on […]
Wilder World Unveils Revolutionary Gameplay Trailer
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No-Code, No Limits for AI Agents
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Readers should conduct further research prior to taking any actions. Learn more › Singapore, 23 December 2024 — aelf, […]
Elon Musk’s SpaceX uses stablecoins to hedge against foreign exchange risks
SpaceX uses stablecoins to dodge foreign exchange risks, Silicon Valley venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya said in the All-In podcast on Friday. Foreign exchange risk refers […]
Coinbase believes tokenization, DeFi will be key themes in 2025 amid pro-crypto policies
Coinbase’s latest market outlook for 2025 identifies tokenization, DeFi resurgence, and a shift toward pro-crypto regulation in the US as key trends for the following […]
Harnessing idle GPU power can drive a greener tech revolution
The following is a guest post by Jakub Ondrasek, CEO at Clore AI. Tech innovations such as AI, cryptocurrency, quantum computing and VR are redefining […]
Marathon Digital warms 80,000 Finnish homes with heat generated from Bitcoin mining
Marathon Digital Holdings is redefining the narrative around Bitcoin mining by repurposing its excess heat to benefit communities in Finland. In a Dec. 20 statement […]
Tornado Cash’s legal win prompts co-founder Roman Storm to fight charges
Roman Storm, developer of the crypto-mixing platform Tornado Cash, has filed a motion to dismiss the criminal charges filed against him by US authorities. His […]
Marathon and Hut 8 scoop up $1.6 billion worth of Bitcoin during market dip
Bitcoin mining giants Marathon Digital Holdings and Hut 8 have capitalized on Bitcoin’s recent correction by making multi-billion-dollar investments in the flagship cryptocurrency. On Dec. […]
Bitwise CIO downplays price ‘hiccup’ amid Bitcoin bull trend after FOMC shakes markets
Bitcoin’s price experienced a sharp pullback following the US Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut, but market experts like Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan remain optimistic about […]
Polygon rejects proposal to bridge funds into Morpho to drive DeFi growth
The Polygon community has decided against a proposal to deploy $1.3 billion in stablecoins from its Proof of Stake (PoS) bridge into yield-generating programs on […]
ASIC sues Binance Australia over investor misclassification and protections
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has filed a lawsuit against Oztures Trading Ltd—the operator of Binance Australia Derivatives—over inadequate customer protection practices. According […]
Options traders bet big on Bitcoin reaching $120K despite low odds
The size and popularity of the Bitcoin options market have made it one of the best tools for gauging market sentiment and predicting volatility. Previous […]
EU urged to follow El Salvador’s lead with Bitcoin reserves by European MP
European Union Member of Parliament Sarah Knafo has urged the bloc to prioritize a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve instead of moving forward with the European Central […]
Bitcoin mining complexity surges as miners’ reserves slip 4.74% YoY
Bitcoin’s mining ecosystem has reached unprecedented levels in terms of difficulty as hashrate reached new highs along with the price. On Dec. 16, mining difficulty […]
$3.2 billion crypto inflow marks 10-week streak as Trump election victory boosts confidence
CoinShares’ latest report showed that the crypto sector experienced $3.2 billion in inflow last week, extending its streak to 10 consecutive weeks of positive flows. […]
A reversion of altcoin dynamics
The following is a guest post from Shane Neagle, Editor In Chief from The Tokenist. With US presidential elections concluded, Bitcoin has been hitting new […]
Blockchain isn’t ready for logins (yet)
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the internet login system is essentially as old as the internet itself. In the 1960s and 1970s, as the first computer networks took […]
The key challenges for institutional DeFi adoption
The following is a guest article from Vincent Maliepaard, Marketing Director at IntoTheBlock. As Bitcoin surpassed its all-time high earlier this year, driven by institutional […]
BiT Global files lawsuit against Coinbase over allegations of breaching antitrust laws by delisting WBTC
BiT Global has filed a lawsuit against Coinbase, the largest crypto trading platform in the United States, according to a Dec. 13 court filing. The […]
OpenAI counters Musk’s lawsuit by highlighting his past profit advocacy
OpenAI has countered Elon Musk’s recent lawsuit, emphasizing that the billionaire had previously advocated for the company’s shift to a for-profit structure. Musk, one of […]
Solana emerges as fastest-growing ecosystem for developers globally
Solana has claimed the top spot as the preferred blockchain ecosystem for new developers, eclipsing Ethereum’s dominance for the first time in nearly a decade. […]
BlackRock recommends 2% starting allocation to Bitcoin in investment portfolios
According to a paper released Dec. 12, BlackRock suggests that a 1% to 2% Bitcoin allocation in multi-asset portfolios matches the risk levels found in […]
Riot Platforms completes $525 million notes offering to fuel Bitcoin buying
Bitcoin (BTC) miner Riot Platforms has successfully completed a $525 million senior note offering, according to a Dec. 11 filing with the SEC. The notes, […]
Bitcoin velocity hits 12-year low as institutional demand drives up price
Velocity measures how frequently Bitcoin moves within a given period. It’s calculated by dividing the total transaction value by the average supply of Bitcoin. Higher […]
Options wield outsized influence on Bitcoin’s volatility
Options are often a leading market indicator, reflecting traders’ expectations for price direction and volatility. This dynamic is especially true for Bitcoin, as the sheer […]
Global crypto awareness hits 93% as trust in traditional finance falters
A global survey by Consensys and YouGov shows that crypto adoption and understanding continue to grow worldwide following this year’s historic market performance, according to […]
Tether USDT wallets surge to 109 million, challenge Bitcoin and Ethereum user base
Stablecoin issuer Tether reported 109 million on-chain wallets holding USDT at the start of the fourth quarter, according to a Dec. 9 report. The growth […]
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse questions ’60 Minutes’ omission of key XRP legal victory
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, has publicly expressed dissatisfaction with how CBS News’ 60 Minutes portrayed his interview. The Dec. 8 episode, which condensed a […]
Blockchain needs a killer use case, and authentication is cold-blooded
The following article is an op-ed by Tyler Adams, CEO & Co-Founder at COZ. For the last two years, crypto developers and venture capital have […]
Trump, Bitcoin, and the race for tokenized capital markets
The following is a guest article from Jesse Knutson, Head of Operations at Bitfinex Securities. Donald Trump’s re-election victory and the massive success of the […]
SEC rejecting Solana ETFs is Gensler’s ‘parting gift’ to crypto industry – Bloomberg analyst
Available exclusively via Bitcoin ETF options: A new tool for risk management and speculation Andjela Radmilac · 4 days ago CryptoSlate’s latest market report dives […]
FSOC warns stablecoins pose stability risks, calls for legislative action to enhance oversight
The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) raised concerns that stablecoins pose a mounting risk to financial stability due to inadequate oversight and significant market concentration, […]
DeFi lending on Liquidium hits 4-month high as Bitcoin soars past $100K
DeFi lending on Bitcoin-based Liquidium reached a four-month high of 21 BTC on Dec. 5, following the top asset climb to a new all-time high […]
US Bitcoin ETFs exceed Satoshi Nakamoto’s BTC holdings in less than a year
Available exclusively via Bitcoin ETF options: A new tool for risk management and speculation Andjela Radmilac · 4 days ago CryptoSlate’s latest market report dives […]
Analysts foresee upside potential for Bitcoin beyond $100k despite some red flags
Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent breach of the $100,000 price level has sparked discussions among analysts about market conditions and potential risks — while some metrics suggest […]
Elon Musk’s Tesla missed out on $3 billion by selling Bitcoin at $31k
While Bitcoin surpassing $100,000 today, increased the value of Tesla’s remaining crypto holdings to over $1 billion, Tesla initially invested $1.5 billion in Bitcoin in […]
Cardano’s Hydra shatters 1 million TPS during virtual Doom tournament
Cardano’s Layer-2 protocol Hydra reached a significant milestone of surpassing 1 million transactions per second (TPS) during its Doom gaming tournament. On Dec. 4, Charles […]
After Ripple’s XRP surge price now compares to America’s top 100 companies by market cap
Ripple’s XRP price surge propelled its market capitalization past $150 billion, which would place it among the top 100 companies in the United States if […]
Demand for high yield makes Ethena’s USDe third largest stablecoin
Ethena’s synthetic USDe dollar has emerged as the fastest-growing USD-pegged stablecoin over the past 30 days after its market capitalization skyrocketed 73% to an all-time […]
Bitcoin’s path to $100K hinges on short-term holder demand – Bitfinex
Bitcoin’s (BTC) journey to a potential $100,000 price point will depend on the balance between short-term holder (STH) demand and long-term holder (LTH) profit-taking, according […]
Japanese SBI VC Trade partners with DMM Bitcoin and Metaplanet for asset transfers and BTC giveaway
SBI VC Trade, a subsidiary of Japan’s financial powerhouse SBI Holdings, has revealed new collaborations with DMM Bitcoin and Metaplanet. SBI Holdings is a leader […]
Trump’s company will receive at least $15 million after Justin Sun’s investment into World Liberty tokens
Justin Sun’s TRON purchased $30 million worth of World Liberty Financial tokens earlier this week, and the investment enabled President-elect Donald Trump and his sons, […]
Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD expected to launch on Dec. 4 with NYDFS approval
Ripple Lab’s new stablecoin Ripple USD (RLUSD) is set to receive approval from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) and may be ready […]
How the Tornado Cash ruling is a victory for crypto
The following is a guest article from Matthew Niemerg, co-founder of Aleph Zero. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals handed down a landmark ruling yesterday […]
Analyst warns of ‘leverage driven pump’ as XRP price soars
CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn highlighted that XRP’s current price increase is a “leverage-driven pump,” with a similar event in the past ending in a 17% […]
Canadian media giants sue OpenAI over ChatGPT’s alleged copyright violations
A coalition of Canadian media organizations has launched a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming the company’s ChatGPT product infringed copyrights by utilizing their journalism without authorization, […]
Changelly Embraces Holiday Shopping Season with Crypto Offers
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Readers should conduct further research prior to taking any actions. Learn more › As the holiday shopping season kicks […]
Metaplanet continues to emulate MicroStrategy with planned $62M Bitcoin expansion
Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet plans to raise 9.5 billion yen (approximately $62 million) to strengthen its Bitcoin portfolio. In a Nov. 28 statement, the company revealed […]
Cardano deploys first zero-knowledge smart contract, expanding blockchain capabilities
The Cardano network has reached a significant milestone by successfully deploying its first zero-knowledge (ZK) smart contract on the mainnet. This achievement utilizes the Plutus […]
Bitcoin could fall to $88,000 before making another attempt to break $100,000 – Glassnode
Bitcoin (BTC) can visit the zone below $88,000 before resuming its push towards the $100,000 threshold if further downside is registered, according to a Glassnode […]
FCA to wait till 2026 to launch official crypto policy with 12% of UK owning digital assets
Crypto ownership in the UK has increased to 12% of adults, up from 10%, according to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) latest research published on […]
US Bitcoin miners face delays as customs hold Bitmain shipments over sanctions concerns
US Bitcoin mining operations are facing significant delays after the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency held shipments of Bitmain Antminer devices at multiple ports […]
Donald Trump’s Commerce Secretary picks Cantor Fitzgerald to collaborate with Tether on $2B BTC project
Financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, which serves as Tether’s banking partner, is looking to work with the stablecoin issuer on a program that will allow […]
The gaming lesson from Off The Grid and Telegram? Put blockchain in the background
The following is a guest post from Leo Li, CVO and Chief Growth Officer at CARV. Off The Grid could be the mainstream moment we’ve […]
Blockchain Association wants Trump to replace SEC, IRS, and Treasury leaders
The Blockchain Association, a nonprofit representing crypto and blockchain businesses in the U.S., sent a letter to president-elect Donald Trump and Congress on Friday. In […]
Polymarket: A revolution in prediction markets
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Polymarket blocks French users amid regulatory probe
Polymarket, a leading blockchain-based prediction market, has restricted access to French users amid a government investigation into its compliance with national gambling laws, according to […]
Blockchain security firm warns of AI code poisoning risk after OpenAI’s ChatGPT recommends scam API
Yu Xian, founder of the blockchain security firm Slowmist, has raised alarms about a rising threat known as AI code poisoning. This attack type involves […]
US court strikes down controversial SEC ‘dealer’ rule
A federal court has struck down the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) controversial dealer rule, delivering a major setback to the agency’s regulatory efforts in […]
Sui network outage triggers 7% price drop despite broader bull market
Layer-1 blockchain, Sui, has confirmed that its network is currently down and unable to process transactions. In a Nov. 21 statement, the team behind Sui […]
SEC disburses $4.6 million to BitClave ICO investors amid unresolved fund discrepancies
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has distributed $4.6 million to investors of defunct crypto startup BitClave’s 2017 initial coin offering (ICO), according to […]
Crypto phishing scam nets $129 million in USDT then funds mysteriously return
A crypto whale narrowly avoided a $129 million USDT loss after falling victim to a phishing scam on the TRON blockchain. Blockchain security firm Scam […]
Brazil advances CBDC technology with new cross-chain pilot using Chainlink’s CCIP
The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) is advancing its central bank digital currency (CBDC) framework initiative by collaborating with Banco Inter, Microsoft Brazil, 7COMm, and […]
Bitwise expects options trading for its Bitcoin ETF to start tomorrow
Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley announced that options trading on the firm’s Bitcoin ETF product BITB will commence on Nov. 20. In a Nov. 19 post […]
Bitcoin surpasses Silver’s market cap, establishing itself as mainstream financial asset
Bitcoin’s (BTC) unprecedented surge past $90,000 has reinforced its growing alignment with mainstream financial assets, according to the latest “Bitfinex Alpha” report. BTC reached a […]
Solana’s price could flip Tether’s USDT market cap at $270
Solana is showing strong momentum, which, if its current price surge continues, could position it to overtake Tether’s USDT stablecoin market cap. Data from CryptoSlate shows […]
Crypto enforcement to take a back seat under Trump as immigration becomes priority
Republican President-elect Donald Trump promised to ease up crypto enforcement during his campaign. And that’s what’s going to happen as Trump resets policy at the […]
SEC chair Gary Gensler’s behavior cannot be chalked off as ‘good faith mistakes,’ says Tyler Winklevoss
The actions of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler cannot be “explained away” as “good faith mistakes,” former Olympic rower and […]
Long-term holders are locking in profit after Bitcoin’s rally to new ATHs
Since Nov. 12, the Bitcoin market has entered a phase of significant profit-taking, with daily realized profits averaging around $5 billion — marking the highest […]
Memecoin returns were 6x higher than crypto market average over past 30 days
Memecoins’ have posted average returns of 103% over the past 30 days — over 6x higher than the crypto market’s 16.1% average return, according to […]
Bitcoin miner Greenidge wins legal battle to keep mining in New York
Bitcoin miner Greenidge Generation will continue operating in New York after prevailing in a legal case against the State’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), according […]
Divergence between Bitcoin’s market and realized caps signals euphoria
The difference between Bitcoin’s realized cap and market cap is an underrated indicator of the phases of Bitcoin’s price cycles. The realized cap shows Bitcoin’s […]
Delhi police arrest key suspect in $235 million WazirX crypto breach
Delhi Police have made progress in investigating the $235 million breach of crypto exchange WazirX by arresting SK Masud Alam from Bengal. On Nov. 13, […]
Hashkey CEO says Trump administration could influence China to accept Bitcoin
Hashkey Group CEO Xiao Feng believes a pro-crypto Trump administration could pressure China to relax its stance on Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets. In […]
US Treasury bond ETFs lose half their value against surging Bitcoin
US Treasury bonds, tracked via their equivalent US ETFs, have significantly underperformed Bitcoin in 2024. The TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (20+ years) […]
Bitcoin’s price out values 1kg of gold as its market cap exceeds silver
Bitcoin’s record-breaking price streak to nearly $90,000 has positioned the top crypto asset ahead of silver and gold in key market metrics. Data tracked by […]
Bitcoin ETFs on track to overtake gold ETFs within 2 months
As of Nov. 11, US-traded spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) held $84 billion, equating to roughly 66% of gold ETFs’ total assets under management […]
Solana’s price surge propels its market cap past $100 billion, outpacing Bitcoin and Ethereum gains
Since Donald Trump’s reelection as US president, Bitcoin and Ethereum have drawn substantial attention with notable price increases. However, Solana has quietly outperformed these two […]
Excitement over Trump’s win pushes Bitcoin price above $80k
Bitcoin (BTC) price hit a new record on Nov. 10 by briefly crossing the $80,000 mark, data from CryptoSlate shows. Bitcoin’s all-time high price comes […]
Polymarket can serve as an effective source of information, Buterin says
Prediction markets like Polymarket can be more than just a platform to bet on elections. They can be a powerful tool with the “potential to […]
Crypto mergers and acquisitions expected to spike under second Trump presidency
Former president Donald Trump is set to return to the White House in January after winning the election on Tuesday. During the campaign, Trump made […]
TRON DAO Participates as Gold Sponsor at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai
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StanChart sees total crypto market cap climbing 5x to $10 trillion by 2026-end
Standard Chartered said the recent Republican win in the US elections could serve as a major catalyst for digital assets, potentially driving their combined market […]
OORT’s Max Li emphasizes blockchain’s role in AI trust and ethics revolution
In a recent SlateCast episode, Max Li, Founder and CEO of OORT, joined CryptoSlate’s Editor-in-Chief Liam “Akiba” Wright and CEO Nate Whitehill to discuss the […]
Detroit becomes first city to fully adopt crypto payments for taxes, fees
Detroit is setting a national precedent by becoming the largest US city to accept crypto for taxes and city fees. City officials announced on Nov. […]
FTX’s former CTO pleads for non-custodial sentence, cites aid in Bankman-Fried’s conviction
FTX former Chief Technology Officer Gary Wang has requested leniency from the judge ahead of his Nov. 20 sentencing, highlighting his cooperation with law enforcement […]
WazirX announces plans to launch DEX amid fallout from record crypto theft
WazirX announced plans to launch a decentralized exchange (DEX) as part of a broader effort to enhance user security. The move follows a major breach […]
Fallen FTX sues Ryan Salame for $98.8 million over alleged fraud
The bankrupt FTX exchange has filed a lawsuit against Ryan Salame, the former co-CEO of its Bahamian subsidiary, seeking to recover approximately $98.8 million in […]
Circle CEO sees stablecoins as linchpin for global trade
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said stablecoins are poised to become essential financial tools worldwide due to their potential to streamline cross-border trade and drive efficiencies […]
Bitcoin ETFs see $540 million outflow amid increased US Election volatility
Major asset management firms reported significant outflows in Bitcoin ETFs following over $3 billion in inflows since Oct. 23. On Nov. 1, BlackRock’s IBIT showed […]
Binance Research warns memecoins risk frenzy over fundamental innovation
A new report from Binance Research has raised red flags over the high risks in the memecoin market, revealing that 97% of these tokens have […]
Singapore creating networks to commercialize digital asset tokenization platform after successful trials
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced several initiatives designed to enhance tokenization within the financial sector, according to a Nov. 4 statement. According […]
The FDIC has told banks to refrain from providing crypto services in over 20 cases, Coinbase finds
Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal said that the crypto exchange has discovered over 20 instances where the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) asked banks […]
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive to integrate Bitcoin as hedge against long-term economic risks
Strive Enterprises, an asset management firm co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, announced a new wealth management division on Nov. 1 that will integrate Bitcoin (BTC) into […]
Time for Trump (or Kamala) to pledge to buy 20% of the entire Bitcoin supply
The following is a guest post by Kadan Stadelmann, CTO of Komodo Blockchain. After weeks of a neck-to-neck presidential campaign between the Democratic and Republican […]
DOJ indicts Gotbit CEO for allegedly orchestrating massive wash trading scheme
The Department of Justice has indicted Aleksei Andriunin, founder and CEO of crypto financial services firm Gotbit, on charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to […]
21Shares files S-1 application for an XRP ETF
Asset management company 21Shares has joined the list of firms that have filed applications with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot […]
FTX eyes $21 million asset recovery through settlements with bank and charity organization
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has reached settlement agreements with Evolve Bank and Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) that could enable it to recover up to […]
SEC crackdown continues with Immutable latest to receive Wells Notice
The SEC has issued a Wells notice to blockchain gaming platform Immutable in what has become a widespread crackdown on crypto companies ahead of the […]
MicroStrategy plans $42 billion bitcoin expansion with bold ’21/21 Plan’
MicroStrategy has unveiled a bold three-year plan to raise $42 billion in capital aimed at expanding its Bitcoin holdings significantly, according to an Oct. 30 […]
Canary Capital joins Solana ETF race amid rising investor demand
Canary Capital filed for a spot Solana ETF with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Oct. 30, seeking to establish a US-based spot Solana […]
Visa celebrates Coinbase partnership to offer instant crypto deposits
TradFi payment company Visa is championing a new partnership with Coinbase to offer instant deposit services for customers using eligible debit cards, according to an […]
Chainlink CCIP powers Lido’s new cross-chain staking on Arbitrum, Base, and Optimism
Lido has announced the integration of Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to enable cross-chain staking across Ethereum layer-2 networks such as Arbitrum, Base, and Optimism, […]
Bitcoin records over $880 million net inflows in 2 days as Bitcoin broke $71k
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw substantial inflows of a combined $881 million across Oct. 25 and 28, continuing a trend of significant investment activity since […]
HKMA partners up with Brazilian central bank to test cross-border tokenization
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced a new partnership with Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) to advance cross-border tokenization initiatives, joining their respective digital […]
Hong Kong to boost crypto industry with new licenses and tax perks
Hong Kong authorities expect to license more crypto exchanges before the end of this year, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan. At the ongoing Hong […]
Coinbase developer launches new tool to help users build AI agents in minutes
Coinbase developer Lincoln Murr announced the launch of a new tool called ‘Based Agent’ in an X post on Oct. 26. According to Murr, the […]
UK central bank leader reassures cash’s place with rising Britcoin
Amid growing fears that Britcoin, the UK’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), is going to supplant cash, Bank of England (BOE) governor Andrew Bailey said […]
Vitalik Buterin says The Purge can help reduce Ethereum’s complexity and storage requirements
One of the problems of Ethereum, or any blockchain, is that it grows in size over time. This means an increase in the complexity of […]
Solana registers new all-time high in daily transaction-related fees
Transaction-related fees on Solana (SOL) surpassed $11 million on Oct. 24, marking a new all-time high, according to Blockworks Research data. The metric is called […]
Polymarket CEO says platform is strictly ‘non-partisan’ in response to NYT article
Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan responded to a recent New York Times article that scrutinized the platform, clarifying key points about its non-partisan stance and transparency. […]
Ethereum hits multi-year low against Bitcoin erasing all gains since 2021
Ethereum has significantly underperformed Bitcoin over the year, with the ETH/BTC ratio declining 58% from its 2021 peak of 0.086 to a recent low of […]
Microsoft shareholders to vote on Bitcoin investment proposal amid board opposition
Microsoft shareholders are set to vote on a proposal to assess Bitcoin (BTC) as a potential corporate investment at the tech giant’s upcoming annual meeting […]
Denmark proposes taxing unrealized crypto gains as it does with some traditional financial contracts
Denmark is proposing a new taxation model that would tax unrealized gains on cryptocurrencies at 42%, aligning digital assets with existing rules for certain financial […]
Buterin proposes radical shift in Ethereum to reduce hardware requirements
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has unveiled the latest roadmap phase, “The Verge,” which proposes a groundbreaking shift in blockchain technology to make transaction verification possible […]
Vitalik Buterin outlines how Ethereum’s Verge can bring blockchain nodes to smartwatches
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has laid out further plans to improve the blockchain’s Proof-of-Stake (PoS) system through a new upgrade called “The Verge.” In a […]
SEC chair Gensler defends enforcement approach to crypto amid criticism
SEC chair Gary Gensler pushed back against criticism of the agency’s enforcement-driven regulatory approach to crypto during an interview on Bloomberg Technology on Oct. 22. […]
Ripple commits to company bipartisanship as co-founder Chris Larsen donates $10 million XRP to Kamala Harris
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to a bipartisan approach in supporting pro-crypto politicians ahead of the upcoming US elections. In an […]
Stripe acquires stablecoin platform Bridge for $1.1 billion
Payments giant Stripe has acquired stablecoin platform Bridge for a total amount of $1.1 billion, more than 5x its $200 million valuation, according to an […]
Bitcoin option interest reaches all-time high of $40 billion across all exchanges
Bitcoin’s open interest has surpassed $40 billion for the first time, according to data from Coinglass. Total open interest reached 593,020 BTC, equivalent to $40.65 […]
Vitalik Buterin lays down roadmap to minimize centralization risk in Ethereum POS design
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin believes that the centralization of proof-of-stake (POS) poses a significant threat to Ethereum. POS centralization is where large stakers dominate and […]
Post halving, Bitcoin miners are choosing between hodling BTC and upgrading to AI
After the Bitcoin halving took place in April, major Bitcoin miners have increasingly started choosing one of two strategies — either hodl the BTC they […]
US attorneys general ask Biden to declare Binance exec a hostage of Nigeria
A total of 18 state attorneys general, including New York Attorney General Leticia James, urged President Joe Biden to declare Binance compliance officer Tigran Gambaryan […]
Institutional demand and rising ETP flows signal Bitcoin breakout – VanEck
Bitcoin (BTC) is set for a potential breakout as increasing institutional investment, growing miner holdings, and rising exchange-traded product (ETP) flows signal mounting demand, according […]
BlackRock eyes crypto derivatives market with BUIDL as collateral
BlackRock is reportedly in discussions with several centralized exchanges to allow its BUIDL fund to be used as collateral for derivatives trades As reported by […]
Ripple resolute as SEC does not appeal verdict XRP is not a security, focuses on exchange sales
Ripple said there are no surprises in the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) last-minute Civil Appeal Pre-argument statement (Form C) filing in their ongoing […]
Montenegro to finalize Do Kwon’s extradition fate by week’s end
Montenegro’s Justice Minister Bojan Božović confirmed that a decision had been reached regarding the extradition of Do Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs. According to […]
Bitcoin open interest hit another all-time high adding 32,440 BTC in 7 days
Bitcoin’s open interest has reached another all-time high, with CME’s notional open interest closing at 179,745 BTC, according to Vetle Lunde, Head of Research at […]
DeFi protocol Radiant Capital loses $48 million in second exploit this year
Multichain money market Radiant Capital has been exploited for at least $48 million in what is suspected to be an access control breach, according to […]
Autonomous AI agent amasses $500,000 in crypto after spurring memecoin movement
Truth Terminal, an AI agent developed by researcher Andy Ayrey, has indirectly prompted the creation of the GOAT memecoin, which reached a market capitalization of […]
Kraken integrates EigenLayer to simplify Ethereum restaking for broader audience
Crypto exchange Kraken announced its successful integration with EigenLayer, enabling its users to restake Ethereum (ETH) directly from the platform, according to an Oct. 15 […]
Bitcoin poised for more upside after breaking $63,000 – Bitfinex
Bitcoin (BTC) could continue to rally as key on-chain metrics suggest that more upside is possible after clearing a critical resistance at $63,000, according to […]
Tether looking to diversify into commodities trading, other TradFi ventures
Tether Holdings, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, is looking to expand beyond the crypto industry and explore new ventures in traditional finance (TradFi), including […]
Sonic Labs founder argues L2s as appchains are not logical for builders
Sonic Labs (formerly Fantom) cofounder Andre Cronje believes that developers should avoid using layer 2 (L2) app chains. Appchains are customized L2 blockchains designed to […]
The success of DePIN is in all of our pockets
The following is a guest post from J.D. Seraphine, Founder and CEO at Raiinmaker. In an era where technology advancements continuously reshape the landscape of […]
Can lawmakers regulate untraceable transactions?
The following is a guest post by Brendan Cochrane, Partner at YK Law LLP. Privacy coins, or cryptocurrencies with privacy-enhancing features designed to boost anonymity and […]
How TON-based games and crypto airdrops are attracting millions of users
The following is a guest post from Yaniv Baruch, COO at Playnance. Blockchain gaming recently hit a record high of 4.2 million daily active users, […]
ETC Group advises holding Ethereum, Solana, and Aptos through market shifts
ETC Group advised investors to hold Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Aptos (APT) due to their strategic importance in the layer-1 blockchain space in an […]
People’s Bank of China reports significant growth in CBDC adoption
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) reported a significant growth in the adoption of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan, with 180 […]
Bitcoin bull market primed for second breakout and long-term holding profit taking
Bitcoin’s current market movements indicate the bull cycle remains underway, according to an analyst at CQ Korea, Crypto Dan. Posting to CryptoQuant, Dan highlights historical patterns from […]
SEC charges Cumberland DRW for unregistered securities trading in $2B case
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Chicago-based crypto market maker Cumberland DRW for allegedly operating as an unregistered securities dealer on Oct. 10. According […]
BlackRock holds out during $49.2 million in Bitcoin ETF outflow amid Ethereum ghost town
On Oct. 8, 2024, Bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows totaling $18.6 million. Fidelity’s FBTC ETF led the declines with $48.8 million in outflows, while Grayscale’s […]
Bitcoin dips below $61K despite Fed’s dovish stance
Bitcoin (BTC) continued trading in the red and fell below $61,000 despite the Federal Reserve’s dovish remarks in the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) minutes […]
Tether fuels market liquidity surge as stablecoins reach $169 billion
CryptoQuant data reveals that crypto market liquidity has reached unprecedented levels, with the total market capitalization of major USD-backed stablecoins hitting $169 billion in late […]
StanChart believes Solana will outperform Bitcoin, Ethereum under Trump administration
Standard Chartered’s latest research reveals that Solana (SOL) could see substantial valuation growth if former President Donald Trump wins the election against Vice President Kamala […]
Privacy tokens reach highest delisting rate in 2024 — Kaiko
Bittrex to remove the U.S. markets for top privacy coins including Monero, Zcash and Dash Exchanges 4 years ago Bittrex announced on Dec. 29 that […]
Trump pulls ahead in betting markets, Musk calls it a more accurate forecast
Former President Donald Trump has gained a slight edge over Vice President Kamala Harris in betting markets for the 2024 presidential election, with Polymarket showing […]
Web3 charts a challenging course on the long road to mass adoption
The following is a guest post by Greg Waisman, Co-founder and COO at Mercuryo. Over the last few years, Web3 has been receiving a lot […]
Achieving true final settlement in Bitcoin
The following is a guest post from Shane Neagle, Editor In Chief from The Tokenist. In the digital age, financial privacy has become a pressing […]
Building Web3 culture in Ukraine: Rostyslav Bortman’s mission
Rostyslav Bortman is Head of Blockchain Development at IdeaSoft and founder of ETHKyiv Community. He is one of the main faces of the global and […]