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Traders are increasingly seeking downside protection in Coinbase options.

In July, crypto exchange markets valued the top 8 US dollar stablecoins by market cap at over $245.4 billion. That goes to show how far the blockchain market has developed in the modern financial industry.

Geneva, Switzerland – August 3, 2025 –  Justin Sun, founder of TRON, successfully completed a historic journey to space aboard Blue Origin’s 14th human spaceflight and the 34th flight for the New Shepard program. With the successful completion of this mission, Sun becomes the youngest Chinese-born commercial astronaut and the first entrepreneur from the cryptocurrency […] The post Justin Sun Makes History as Youngest Chinese Commercial Astronaut with Blue Origin’s NS-34 Spaceflight appeared first on CryptoSlate.

South Korean banks are rushing to prepare crypto and stablecoin-related business plans, with some of the country’s biggest lenders finally set to enter the crypto fray. The post South Korean Banks Scramble to Ready Crypto Biz Plans Ahead of Regulatory Reforms appeared first on Cryptonews.

Making the US energy grid more resistant to shocks and maximizing grid uptime is central to the Trump administration’s AI strategy. Blockchain technology can help modernize the US electrical grid by marshaling human labor and stranded resources to create decentralized energy infrastructure, according to Cosmo Jiang, a general partner at venture capital firm Pantera. “All of civilization from the beginning of time has been built on the coordination of incentives, and blockchain is just a new way to incentivize people in a decentralized way that wasn't possible before,” Jiang told Cointelegraph in an interview.  The VC explained that companies in the gig economy have devised ways of allowing people to monetize their free time and resources outside of their normal working hours through freelance commitments. Blockchain can tap into this by coordinating unused infrastructure, labor, and resources to build out a decentralized energy grid, Jiang said:  Read more

The 84-month ruling was handed down by Chief U.S. District Judge Richard Seeborg.

Ethereum slips 13% after a strong rally, but a $300M whale buy hints at confidence. Will ETH correct further or rebound toward new highs? The post Ethereum Price Prediction: Post-Rally 13% Drop – Is ETH Eyeing Deeper Correction or New Highs? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Tron founder said it has been a long-time dream to travel to space and reflected on the fragility of the planet following his return. Justin Sun, founder of the layer-1 Tron blockchain network, returned safely from a commercial spaceflight on Saturday, alongside five other crew members aboard Blue Origin mission NS-34. The other crew members included the founder of venture capital firm Alpha Funds, J.D. Russell, entrepreneur Gökhan Erdem, real estate investor Arvi Bahal, meteorologist Deborah Martorell, and philanthropist and teacher Lionel Pitchford.  Sun placed a $28 million bid for a seat aboard Blue Origin spaceflight NS-34 in 2021 and won the first reservation for the scheduled mission. Read more

Bitcoin’s volatility has been declining but remains higher than traditional assets, making it attractive for income generation but risky for institutions seeking stability.

Canadian teen Cameron Redman sentenced for $37M Bitcoin SIM-swap heist and X hacks, ordered to pay $308K in fines and restitution.

Ripple’s price is experiencing a pullback after an impulsive rally that began in June. As both the USDT and BTC pairs are now showing signs of bearish momentum, investors are cautiously looking to see if the available support levels can hold and prevent a full-on reversal. Technical Analysis By ShayanMarkets The USDT Pair On the […]

Bitcoin came under notable selling pressure following heightened geopolitical concerns stemming from the escalating conflict between Russia and the United States over nuclear threats. Despite the bearish momentum, the cryptocurrency has now reached a key support zone, expected to hold in the short term. Technical Analysis By ShayanMarkets The Daily Chart After a prolonged consolidation […]

Despite strong YoY growth, Kraken's QoQ metrics dipped due to historically slower seasonal trading in Q2.

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. Hands up if you’ve heard of Luckycoin. If it sounds familiar, you’re either an industry OG since the days of the Silk Road and […] The post Anonymous creators, storybook slumbers, and a Marvel-style villian: Luckycoin’s stranger-than-fiction journey appeared first on CryptoSlate.

From Mafia and Madden to Metal Gear and Shinobi, this month is a full-on revival tour for some of gaming’s greatest franchises.

The iconic statue of pseudonymous Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto has become a textbook symbol of the global Bitcoin movement. The iconic “disappearing” statue of pseudonymous Bitcoin (BTC) creator Satoshi Nakamoto, reported stolen on Saturday, has been recovered, according to Satoshigallery, the art collective responsible for installing the statue.  Municipal workers from the city of Lugano, Switzerland, recovered the statue, which was thrown into Lake Lugano after it was removed from its base in Parco Ciani, a lakefront park in the Swiss city, by unknown persons.  The municipal workers discovered the statue in several pieces, indicating vandalism, rather than theft for monetary gain. The statue was only welded to the base at two points at the statue's feet, which remained fixed to the base. Read more

The following is a guest post and opinion of Ken Jon Miyachi , Co-Founder of Bitmind. According to the “Q1 2025 Deepfake Incident Report,” 163 deepfake scammers took more than $200 million from victims in the first four months of 2025. It’s not simply an issue for the rich or famous; it’s impacting regular folks […] The post Deepfake scams cost $200M: A threat we can’t ignore appeared first on CryptoSlate.

RISC-V could offer Ethereum faster zk-rollup proofs, but migration challenges include smart contract rewrites and security resets.

BTC price is retesting a key support that previously triggered a 25% rally, potentially signaling a repeat move toward new all-time highs for Bitcoin. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s 50-day EMA bounce aligns with a bullish pattern targeting $148,000. Old whale’s 80,000 BTC selloff marks third profit wave, often a prelude to a recovery. Read more

The asset class has been seeing steady growth and adoption over the years, and the numbers show it.