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  • SEC reportedly considering standard to fast-track crypto ETFs
    CryptoSlate - 19:30 Jul 01, 2025
    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is working with US exchanges on a generic listing framework for token-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that could eliminate the need for issuers to file individual rule-change requests, Fox News’ Eleanor Terret reported on July 1. According to the report, the initiative would enable an ETF sponsor to bypass the customary […] The post SEC reportedly considering standard to fast-track crypto ETFs appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: ETFs
  • UniCredit to offer Bitcoin exposure to professional clients via BlackRock IBIT-linked certificate
    CryptoSlate - 18:45 Jul 01, 2025
    European banking behemoth UniCredit is entering the crypto arena with a structured product tied to BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), Bloomberg News reported on July 1, citing an internal memo. Under the plan, UniCredit will offer professional clients a five-year, U.S. dollar-denominated investment certificate linked to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). The product will […] The post UniCredit to offer Bitcoin exposure to professional clients via BlackRock IBIT-linked certificate appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • SEC approves Grayscale Index ETF conversion, clears Solana, XRP, Cardano for spot trading
    CryptoSlate - 18:15 Jul 01, 2025
    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the proposal to convert the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund into an exchange-traded fund (ETF), completing the conversion of the crypto index product into an ETF structure.  According to a July 1 filing, the ETF will issue trust units that track a basket of the five largest […] The post SEC approves Grayscale Index ETF conversion, clears Solana, XRP, Cardano for spot trading appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Bitcoin powerhouse Strategy nears S&P 500 inclusion as net income soars
    CryptoSlate - 17:30 Jul 01, 2025
    Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), the largest public holder of Bitcoin, is again making headlines—this time for potentially qualifying for inclusion in the prestigious S&P 500 index. On July 1, Jeff Walton, founder of MSTR True North, revealed that the company will likely report an $11 billion net income for the just-concluded second quarter of the year. […] The post Bitcoin powerhouse Strategy nears S&P 500 inclusion as net income soars appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • DEXs capture almost 30% of CEX spot activity in June, setting new record
    CryptoSlate - 23:00 Jun 30, 2025
    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, but centralized exchange (CEX) spot volume contracted nearly 30% in the same period. Notably, this […] The post DEXs capture almost 30% of CEX spot activity in June, setting new record appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • German banking giant Sparkassen to offer crypto trading to 50 million customers by 2026
    CryptoSlate - 22:00 Jun 30, 2025
    Germany’s largest banking group, Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, is preparing to offer crypto trading services to its retail clients by summer 2026, Bloomberg News reported on June 30. The move represents a significant policy shift for Sparkassen, which had previously avoided crypto offerings due to concerns about volatility and risk. According to the report, the bank’s board of […] The post German banking giant Sparkassen to offer crypto trading to 50 million customers by 2026 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Circle targets federally regulated trust status to manage stablecoin reserves, offer custody services
    CryptoSlate - 21:19 Jun 30, 2025
    Circle applied to charter First National Digital Currency Bank to become a federally regulated trust that would manage USDC reserves and expand custody services for institutional clients. According to a June 30 announcement, Circle applied to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), seeking authority to operate as a national trust bank subject […] The post Circle targets federally regulated trust status to manage stablecoin reserves, offer custody services appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Circle
  • Macro conditions keep Bitcoin boxed between $100k and $110k, bulls awaiting catalyst
    CryptoSlate - 20:50 Jun 30, 2025
    Bitcoin (BTC) is in a “waiting game,” trading between $100,000 and $110,000, with analysts highlighting the need for a macro catalyst to break the top of the channel. The latest “Bitfinex Alpha” report noted lighter spot activity, softer taker-buy flow, and profit-taking by wallets that had bought below $80,000 in April as the reasons behind […] The post Macro conditions keep Bitcoin boxed between $100k and $110k, bulls awaiting catalyst appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Ethereum poised for $3,000 with regulatory tailwinds and ETF demand
    CryptoSlate - 20:16 Jun 30, 2025
    Recent tailwinds such as staking on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and regulatory clarity may drive Ethereum (ETH) toward $3,000 in the coming weeks, according to a note by MEXC Research. As of press time, ETH was trading at $2,510, up 3% over the past 24 hours. MEXC Research linked the upside scenario to two key drivers: […] The post Ethereum poised for $3,000 with regulatory tailwinds and ETF demand appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Ethereum
  • Senator Lummis announces OBBB crypto tax amendment while crypto advocates mobilize for approval
    CryptoSlate - 19:15 Jun 30, 2025
    Senator Cynthia Lummis revealed on June 30 that she would introduce an amendment to add crypto tax language to the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) amid pushes from crypto advocates in the same direction. Lummis posted on X that she is drafting an OBBB amendment “to ensure Americans can use digital assets without fear of […] The post Senator Lummis announces OBBB crypto tax amendment while crypto advocates mobilize for approval appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • REX Shares’ Solana ETF on the brink of trading launch as SEC readies greenlight
    CryptoSlate - 18:23 Jun 30, 2025
    REX Shares spot Solana staking exchange-traded fund (ETF) is poised to become the first SOL ETF to begin trading in the United States, potentially as early as this week. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said on June 28 that the company’s latest filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) indicates it is […] The post REX Shares’ Solana ETF on the brink of trading launch as SEC readies greenlight appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Robinhood unveils crypto-heavy roadmap that lifts stock to all-time high
    CryptoSlate - 17:39 Jun 30, 2025
    Robinhood’s stock (HOOD) reached a new all-time high (ATH) after it revealed plans to launch several innovative products, including its own Layer 2 blockchain, tokenized stocks offering, perpetual futures trading, and crypto staking services. Following the news, the stock surged approximately 11% to $92, a new all-time high for the firm. This extends a growth […] The post Robinhood unveils crypto-heavy roadmap that lifts stock to all-time high appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • XRP Ledger launches EVM sidechain, bridging Ethereum and XRP
    CryptoSlate - 16:15 Jun 30, 2025
    The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has launched its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) sidechain on the mainnet, according to a June 30 announcement. The sidechain would allow developers to create, port, and deploy Ethereum-compatible decentralized applications (dApps) within the XRPL ecosystem. The XRPL EVM sidechain is built to be fast and secure and is connected to the […] The post XRP Ledger launches EVM sidechain, bridging Ethereum and XRP appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Strategy edges closer to 600K BTC as major players intensify Bitcoin buys
    CryptoSlate - 15:03 Jun 30, 2025
    Institutional Bitcoin accumulation shows no signs of slowing as Strategy and Metaplanet purchased close to 6,000 BTC last week, continuing their aggressive acquisition strategies. According to their separate announcements on June 30, the two companies acquired 5,985 BTC, investing approximately $640 million in the process. Strategy moves closer to 600K BTC Strategy, the largest corporate […] The post Strategy edges closer to 600K BTC as major players intensify Bitcoin buys appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Saylor says BTC Treasury companies can grow as fast as they can issue credit and buy Bitcoin
    CryptoSlate - 00:13 Jun 30, 2025
    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 companies like Strategy, Saylor explained how corporate investment in BTC can far outpace individual investments. […] The post Saylor says BTC Treasury companies can grow as fast as they can issue credit and buy Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Sovereignists vs. Globalists: Why blockchain’s lasting promise is sovereignty
    CryptoSlate - 22:57 Jun 29, 2025
    The following is a guest post and opinion from Adrian Brinkn, Co-Founder of Anoma and Namada. Decentralization is the most misunderstood word in the blockchain industry. It’s become a dogma, a checkbox, and a marketing slogan. But decentralization is not the prize; it’s just a tool. The real goal is not decentralization; it’s sovereignty—the practical […] The post Sovereignists vs. Globalists: Why blockchain’s lasting promise is sovereignty appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Utopia or dystopia? The race to build God-like AI is humanity’s ultimate gamble
    CryptoSlate - 21:00 Jun 29, 2025
    I had to hold two separate interviews with Sentient to sit with the information, digest it, and follow up. AI is not my area of expertise, and it’s a topic I’m wary of, given that I struggle to see favorable outcomes (and being labeled an “AI doomer” in this industry is enough to get you […] The post Utopia or dystopia? The race to build God-like AI is humanity’s ultimate gamble appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Vitalik Buterin says pluralistic ZK digital IDs are the ‘best realistic solution’ to preserve privacy
    CryptoSlate - 20:30 Jun 29, 2025
    Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin believes that one-per-person digital ID systems, despite using zero-knowledge proofs (ZK proofs), carry risks to privacy. ZK proof wrapped IDs offered by World ID (formerly Worldcoin) using biometric data and ZK proofs have been gaining traction, recently crossing 10 million users. Therefore, in his blog on Saturday, Buterin suggested ‘pluralistic identity’ […] The post Vitalik Buterin says pluralistic ZK digital IDs are the ‘best realistic solution’ to preserve privacy appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Financial advisor Ric Edelman says crypto should make up 10-40% of a portfolio
    CryptoSlate - 19:19 Jun 29, 2025
    Financial advisors should be recommending clients to allocate between 10% to 40% of their portfolio to crypto, influential investment manager Ric Edelman told CNBC on Friday. According to Edelman, founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals, the percentage of allocation to crypto should be decided based on the client’s risk appetite. Therefore, he […] The post Financial advisor Ric Edelman says crypto should make up 10-40% of a portfolio appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • US entrepreneur Hayden Davis testifies in LIBRA case in New York as legal proceedings advance
    CryptoSlate - 13:08 Jun 29, 2025
    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 on a class action lawsuit brought by U.S. investors who suffered losses following the rapid […] The post US entrepreneur Hayden Davis testifies in LIBRA case in New York as legal proceedings advance appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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