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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. Lyn Alden is an exceptional human. Broadly recognized as one of the top minds in macroeconomics, during a conversation with Lyn, you can feel […] The post Inside the mind of Lyn Alden: Bitcoin, AI, and the unstoppable deficit train appeared first on CryptoSlate.

July Web3 rally saw DeFi reach $270 billion TVL while NFTs gain 90K new wallets.

The following is a guest post and analysis from Shane Neagle, Editor In Chief fromThe Tokenist. On June 23rd, Midnight Foundation released its first tokenomics paper. Earlier in June, Charles Hoskinson, the co-founder of Ethereum (ETH) and founder of Cardano (ADA), pegged Midnight as “the single biggest event in the history of Cardano,” with a […] The post Is Cardano’s Midnight worth the hype? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The decentralized telecommunication project uses unmanned aerial drones in the stratosphere to provide wireless services to users. World Mobile is launching a blockchain-enabled 5G network using drones to beam connectivity directly to users worldwide. The company partnered with Indonesian telecom firm Protelindo to create World Mobile Stratospheric, an initiative designed to bridge gaps left by traditional communication infrastructure worldwide. The project uses hydrogen-powered drones, flying at 60,000 feet in the stratosphere, to provide wireless coverage of up to 15,000 square kilometers per aircraft using 450 guidable beams, Charles Barnett, the chief business officer of World Mobile Group, told Cointelegraph. This aerial network outperforms satellite-based telecommunications, with “6ms of total latency,” allowing it to provide service “up to 18 times cheaper” per gigabyte than space-based infrastructure, Barnett said. Read more

Built into social media platform X, Grok is Musk’s edgy AI chatbot—real-time, irreverent, and mired in controversy.

The following article is a guest post and opinion of Maksym Sakharov, Co-founder and CEO of WeFi. Last month, Japan’s Financial Services Agency proposed a wholesale reclassification of cryptocurrencies that would introduce a flat 20% tax on digital asset income and help introduce crypto exchange-traded funds. For a long time, the country’s progressive tax system […] The post Japan’s crypto paralysis is cultural; tax cuts won’t fix it appeared first on CryptoSlate.

JPMorgan expects a high single-digit rise in the S&P 500 over the next 12 months.

Four companies now hold over $591 million in Solana as institutional demand soars.

Ethereum bulls make a strong case for an ETH price rally toward $10,000 or above in the next six to eight months. Key takeaways: Ethereum is breaking out across multiple bullish setups on the price chart. Analysts see ETH rising to $6,000 soon, with $20,000 possible within a year. Read more

Russian hacking group GreedyBear has scaled up operations, using 150 “weaponized Firefox extensions” to target victims and steal crypto.

As AI rapidly replaces white-collar jobs, the future economy will belong to those owning AI agents rather than renting access from Big Tech. Opinion by: Syed Hussain, founder and CEO of SHIZA Against geopolitical and macroeconomic flux, the traditional labor economy is eroding faster than policymakers, educators or even technologists will admit. With AI systems now outperforming most humans at tasks once considered safe — writing software, generating marketing content, analyzing data and even providing strategic advice — the core assumption that time and skills can be reliably traded for money is being dismantled in real time.  We’re witnessing the breakdown of an entire economic model based on labor as the primary mechanism for value creation. Read more

Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin has returned to the billionaire ranks after Ether’s surge past $4,000, a milestone last seen in December 2024. The post Vitalik Buterin Back in Billionaire Club as ETH Tops $4K appeared first on Cryptonews.

Solana price targets $1,315 after a cup and handle breakout. Key levels, technical outlook, and trade setups point to a potential 630% rally. The post Solana Price Prediction: Will SOL’s 11.9% Weekly Momentum Carry It Towards All-Time Highs? appeared first on Cryptonews.

BlackRock’s absence from the crowded spot XRP ETF race could be a reflection of client demand, regulatory caution and a calculated focus on bitcoin and ether.

Ethereum has maintained its bullish momentum, decisively breaking through key resistance zones and reclaiming the psychological $4K level. While some cooling-off is likely, the broader trend still favors further upside. ETH Price Analysis: Technicals By Shayan The Daily Chart After sweeping liquidity beneath the $3.5K region, ETH attracted strong buying interest, igniting a sharp rally. […]

The overcollateralized stablecoin is developed by IOG and powered by COTI.

Bitcoin traders are getting excited over a huge short squeeze as BTC price predictions include a return to all-time highs. Key points: Bitcoin tags new August highs as traders see BTC shorts getting punished. An early retracement could well turn into a trip to $120,000, predictions say. Read more

With ETH nearing a supply zone, Binance exchange flows pose a short-term challenge to the otherwise bullish macro trend.

Valuation indicators place the market at a tipping point, as the Bull-Bear Cycle Indicator nears negative despite staying slightly positive.

Ethereum surges 22% in a week to $4,300 as retail and institutional buying intensify. Technicals point to $4,533 next, with $5,000 in sight for ETH bulls. The post Ethereum Price Prediction: ETH’s 22% Weekly Surge Signals $5,000 Target – What’s Next for Bulls? appeared first on Cryptonews.