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The vanishing of Abacus leaves users and vendors scrambling for alternatives.

Projects across multiple educational sectors are leveraging AI and blockchain to provide more accessible alternatives to students. Artificial intelligence and blockchain are disrupting legacy education systems by expanding access to education through alternative credentialing systems and AI-powered content.  John von Seggern, an online educator and founder of the Futureproof Music School, an online school that teaches students electronic music production, currently uses an AI assistant to help structure and supplement courses for his students. The educator told Cointelegraph that he plans on rolling out blockchain-based credentials for those who complete the educational courses, providing verifiable proof that they have completed the programs and attained a sufficient understanding of the material. Read more

If the stresses and strains of modern life are becoming a little too much, fear not. Those of you who’ve been stacking sats may soon be able to take your foot off the pedal. According to a Bitcoin researcher and creator of Smitty’s Bitcoin Retirement Guide, in much of the world, you can retire with […] The post Fed up with the daily grind? Bitcoin researcher says you can retire with less than 1 BTC appeared first on CryptoSlate.

“The Eternaut” is the first show from Netflix to use generative AI, which co-CEO Ted Sarandos called an “incredible opportunity.”

A FOIA request reveals the U.S. Marshals Service holds 28,988 BTC, just 15% of prior estimates, raising questions about undisclosed BTC sales.

Strategy continues accumulating Bitcoin as it hits all-time highs in July, and the total crypto market cap breaches the $4 trillion mark. Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor signaled an impending Bitcoin (BTC) purchase on Sunday, as the company’s total holdings crossed $71 billion. The treasury company’s most recent purchase occurred on July 14, when it bought 4,225 BTC for $472.5 million, bringing its total holdings to 601,550 BTC, valued at over $71.4 billion. The company is up about 66.5% on its Bitcoin investment, accounting for over $28.5 billion in unrealized gains, according to SaylorTracker. Read more

Can XRP realistically achieve 6x gains from its current price point?

[PRESS RELEASE – UAE, Abu Dhabi, July 20th, 2025] XRPL has started this year with significant updates for the whole XRP world. While XRP is now trading above $2.98, the token has reclaimed its position as one of the top-performing assets of 2025 with over 30% growth for the last month. To provide faster XRPL […]

Bitcoin and Ether traders are eyeing price milestones into the weekly close, with a resistance trend line keeping BTC bulls from heading to all-time highs. Key points: Bitcoin market participants expect a resistance trend line breakout, with nearby targets including $125,000. Attention continues to focus on altcoins while Bitcoin consolidates, with Ether reaching seven-month highs. Read more

Bitcoin’s impulsive bullish leg has paused upon reaching the critical $123K level, signaling potential profit-taking and distribution. A corrective move toward the $111K support zone is now expected before the next leg higher. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart After breaking above the previous all-time high at $111K and triggering a notable short squeeze, […]

Bitcoin's recent peak at $123,100 has triggered warnings of a potential local top as on-chain metrics signal overextension. The cryptocurrency quickly retraced 6% to around $115,700 after hitting the all-time high, while technical analysis reveals consolidation within a symmetrical triangle pattern targeting either $125K breakout or $111K correction. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC’s $123.1K Peak Signals Local Top – Warnings of Pullback appeared first on Cryptonews.

Solana has delivered an impressive 10.9% surge this week, riding the broader cryptocurrency rally to test critical resistance levels around $179. The post Solana Price Prediction: SOL Up 10.9% This Week – Is a $185 Breakout Possible? appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP hit $3.65 and surged 529% in a year. If support holds at $3, analysts say $4.50 is next. A breakdown, though, could mean $2.60 ahead.

Bedrock Robotics raised $80 million to retrofit bulldozers and excavators with AI—not to cut jobs, but to solve a massive labor shortage and make dangerous work safer, it says.

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 epic hack of mighty Mt. Gox to the intricate OneCoin scam orchestrated by nefarious Bulgarian […] The post The many faces of crypto crime and the relentless cat-and-mouse chase appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Embedding human rights into crypto systems is a necessity. Self-custody, privacy-by-default, and censorship-resistant personhood must be core design principles for any technology. The future of digital freedom depends on it. Opinion by: Shady El Damaty, co-founder of Human.Tech Beyond the hype of accelerationist and technophile circles, a quiet crisis of confidence is taking hold in emerging technologies. Crypto and decentralized identity solutions still carry enormous potential to empower individuals and distribute power — but many builders and users are sounding the alarm. Their disillusionment stems from real concerns: surveillance overreach, centralization disguised as innovation and tools that serve power, not people. Read more

California police are investigating the suspicious disappearance of 74-year-old Naiping Hou, possibly linked to his family's crypto wealth. The post 74-Year-Old California Man Missing; Kidnapping Suspected Over Family Crypto Fortune appeared first on Cryptonews.

James Wynn has opened high-risk leveraged trades on Ether and PEPE worth over $23 million after a $536,000 USDC deposit into Hyperliquid. James Wynn, a crypto trader known for his high-leverage crypto bets, has initiated two major leveraged positions, including a 25x long on Ether (ETH) and a 10x long on PEPE (PEPE). According to onchain data, Wynn’s Ether position amounts to 3,269 ETH, valued at approximately $12.12 million, with an entry price of $3,726.28. His kPEPE (the name for the $PEPE-USD futures contract on Hyperliquid) long spans a staggering 812.16 million tokens, worth roughly $11.28 million at an average entry of $0.01358. At the time of writing, Wynn is sitting on a $251,617 unrealized profit from his PEPE position, while his ETH bet is currently down over $62,700. The ETH trade faces liquidation at $3,492.8, while the PEPE position’s liquidation level sits at $0.012998. Read more

Bitcoin has often been touted as a modern, decentralized alternative to precious metals—we look at the latest academic evidence.

The following is a guest post and opinion of Vitaliy Shtyrkin, Chief Product Officer at B2BINPAY. Staking has quickly become crypto’s “poster child” for easy rewards. According to on-chain data, over 35 million ETH has been staked on Ethereum alone. For many newcomers, it feels like a no-brainer: just lock up some tokens, walk away, […] The post High yields, hidden hazards? The truth about staking in crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate.