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  • Trump-backed token WLFI launches with $7.4B valuation, sends Ethereum gas fees soaring
    CryptoSlate - 15:30 Sep 01, 2025
    Donald Trump’s crypto initiative, World Liberty Financial, went live on Sept. 1 with a market valuation above $7.4 billion, sparking heavy trading in its opening hours. According to CoinMarketCap data, WLFI climbed 13% to $0.2525 shortly after launch, while its trading volume has already surpassed $1.8 billion across centralized and decentralized exchanges. Notably, this rush […] The post Trump-backed token WLFI launches with $7.4B valuation, sends Ethereum gas fees soaring appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: WLFI Ethereum Trump-backed
  • US leads $2.48 billion crypto inflow as Ethereum outshines Bitcoin in August
    CryptoSlate - 15:06 Sep 01, 2025
    Global crypto investment products swung back into positive territory last week, recording $2.48 billion in net inflows after a period of withdrawals, according to CoinShares‘ weekly report. The renewed momentum lifted August’s total net inflows to $4.37 billion, pushing year-to-date commitments to $35.5 billion. James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, noted that inflows remained strong […] The post US leads $2.48 billion crypto inflow as Ethereum outshines Bitcoin in August appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Ethereum Bitcoin August
  • What’s behind XRP’s move to DeFi?
    CryptoSlate - 20:31 Aug 31, 2025
    The following is a guest post and analysis from Vincent Maliepaard, Marketing Director at Sentora. 2025 has marked a turning point for XRP, combining explosive price gains with transformative shifts in its core narrative. In July, the token hit an all-time high of $3.58, propelled in part by decisive legal victories. Beyond price action, Ripple’s […] The post What’s behind XRP’s move to DeFi? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • The battle between Bitcoin Core vs Knots is getting ugly
    CryptoSlate - 20:00 Aug 31, 2025
    If you’re new to Bitcoin or the only sats you hold are in an ETF or a centralized exchange, you’d be forgiven for not knowing about Core vs Knots and the entire OP_RETURN saga. But if you’ve weathered a few cycles, HODLed like a champ, and are still scratching your head, it’s time you opened […] The post The battle between Bitcoin Core vs Knots is getting ugly appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin Core Knots
  • ‘I was always a rebel’: BitMEX CEO Stephan Lutz on leading crypto’s perpetual playground
    CryptoSlate - 17:00 Aug 31, 2025
    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. Stephan Lutz is the CEO of BitMEX, the industry’s longest-standing crypto futures exchange, dating all the way back to when BTC was still in […] The post ‘I was always a rebel’: BitMEX CEO Stephan Lutz on leading crypto’s perpetual playground appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Ethereum cofounder Joseph Lubin, ‘ETH will likely 100x from here’
    CryptoSlate - 15:00 Aug 31, 2025
    Ethereum co-founder and Consensys CEO Joseph Lubin just gave ETH bulls something to chew on. In a post on X, he applauded Fundstrat’s Tom Lee on his vision for the future of finance and the expanding role of Ethereum in traditional institutions. “Yes, ETH will likely 100x from here. Probably much more.” Joseph Lubin agrees; […] The post Ethereum cofounder Joseph Lubin, ‘ETH will likely 100x from here’ appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Joseph Lubin Ethereum
  • Bitcoin’s red month; why September still shapes the crypto cycle
    CryptoSlate - 13:03 Aug 31, 2025
    Bitcoin’s red month is almost here, and as we approach yet another September, is it inevitable that prices will dwindle? Let’s take a look at some of the reasons the ninth month of the year is historically bad for Bitcoin. Why September is historically Bitcoin’s red month Since 2013, September has proven to be a […] The post Bitcoin’s red month; why September still shapes the crypto cycle appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: September Bitcoin
  • Is TON’s DeFi ready to lead a true financial revolution?
    CryptoSlate - 23:06 Aug 30, 2025
    The following is a guest post and opinion from Slavik Baranov, CEO at STON.fi Dev. From Gaming Phenomenon to Financial Ambition In 2024, the TON blockchain became one of the most talked-about ecosystems in crypto — not because of a groundbreaking DeFi protocol, but thanks to the meteoric rise of viral tap-to-earn games on Telegram. […] The post Is TON’s DeFi ready to lead a true financial revolution? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: DeFi
  • US tech stocks under pressure as AI growth shows signs of cooling
    CryptoSlate - 17:00 Aug 30, 2025
    U.S. tech stocks came under pressure on Friday, driven by concerns about the rapid pace of investment in AI and a series of disappointing earnings reports in the semiconductor sector. The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.2%, closing out a week in which the tech-heavy index struggled to maintain recent highs. Semiconductor sector hit hard Among the […] The post US tech stocks under pressure as AI growth shows signs of cooling appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Bitcoin outflows aren’t benefiting gold; both assets feel the pressure
    CryptoSlate - 15:21 Aug 30, 2025
    Recent data from Bitcoin and gold ETFs revealed a departure from historical trends this month: instead of flows moving in opposite directions as they normally do, both Bitcoin and gold experienced outflows at the same time. This rare correlation speaks volumes about the current macroeconomic environment and shifting investor psychology. Bitcoin outflows didn’t benefit gold, […] The post Bitcoin outflows aren’t benefiting gold; both assets feel the pressure appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • Bitcoin is for payments; store of value is ‘just a neat byproduct’: BitVM creator
    CryptoSlate - 12:54 Aug 30, 2025
    The debate about Bitcoin as a method of payment versus a store of value is ongoing. With prices consistently above $100k, the relentless push from ETF issuers and Bitcoin treasury companies, and the inevitable institutionalization of the space, using Bitcoin for small payments seems more alien than ever. But is Jack Dorsey right in saying […] The post Bitcoin is for payments; store of value is ‘just a neat byproduct’: BitVM creator appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin BitVM
  • Bitfinex-backed Plasma secures EtherFi partnership with $500 million ETH vault integration
    CryptoSlate - 22:30 Aug 29, 2025
    Bitfinex-backed Plasma announced a strategic partnership with EtherFi on Aug. 29, positioning the stablecoin-focused neobank as a day-one launch partner for the blockchain’s mainnet beta. EtherFi will transfer over $500 million from its Ethereum (ETH) staking vault to Plasma’s platform, providing liquidity for stablecoin-backed yield strategies. The collaboration integrates EtherFi across Plasma’s DeFi ecosystem, providing […] The post Bitfinex-backed Plasma secures EtherFi partnership with $500 million ETH vault integration appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitfinex-backed Plasma Etherfi
  • Tether abandons plan to freeze USDT on legacy crypto networks, classifies them ‘unsupported’
    CryptoSlate - 21:45 Aug 29, 2025
    Tether abandoned plans to freeze its dollar-pegged USDT tokens on several older blockchains and is choosing instead to classify them as “unsupported,” according to an Aug. 29 statement. The change applies to networks such as Bitcoin Cash, Kusama, EOS, and Algorand, among others. Users will still be able to move tokens across wallets, but Tether […] The post Tether abandons plan to freeze USDT on legacy crypto networks, classifies them ‘unsupported’ appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • BlackRock Ethereum ETF captures second-highest weekly inflows among over 4,400 ETFs
    CryptoSlate - 21:00 Aug 29, 2025
    BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum (ETH) Trust ETF (ETHA) recorded $1.244 billion in weekly inflows from Aug. 18-22, ranking second among all 4,400-plus ETFs tracked during the period. NovaDius Wealth president Nate Geraci noted in an Aug. 29 post via X that only Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF outperformed ETHA’s with $1.711 billion in weekly flows. He also […] The post BlackRock Ethereum ETF captures second-highest weekly inflows among over 4,400 ETFs appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: BlackRock Ethereum ETF ETFs
  • Eliza Labs files antitrust lawsuit against X, alleging AI agent monopolization
    CryptoSlate - 20:15 Aug 29, 2025
    Eliza Labs and founder Shaw Walters filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against social media platform X on Aug. 27. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiffs are alleging that the social media platform fraudulently extracted technical information about their AI agents before deplatforming them and launching competing products. The complaint seeks damages exceeding $75,000 and immediate […] The post Eliza Labs files antitrust lawsuit against X, alleging AI agent monopolization appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitwise says Solana next to hit fresh highs as institutional adoption wave matures
    CryptoSlate - 19:30 Aug 29, 2025
    Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan said Solana could soon set new all-time highs, mirroring Bitcoin and Ethereum’s record runs earlier this year. Hougan argued that SOL is set to benefit from the same forces that propelled BTC and ETH to new highs this cycle, namely exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows, large capital firms entering the […] The post Bitwise says Solana next to hit fresh highs as institutional adoption wave matures appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitwise Solana
  • Bitcoin signals uptrend resumption in late September based on holding patterns
    CryptoSlate - 18:47 Aug 29, 2025
    Bitcoin (BTC) holding patterns suggest a potential resumption of the uptrend starting in late September 2025, as long-term accumulation data reveals evolving market dynamics driven by institutional adoption and policy catalysts. CryptoQuant Korean Community Manager Crypto Dan’s analysis reveals that the current cycle differs from previous bull markets due to extended timeframes and flattening momentum […] The post Bitcoin signals uptrend resumption in late September based on holding patterns appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: September Bitcoin
  • Japan-based Gumi commits $17M to XRP amid expansion into global payment networks
    CryptoSlate - 17:53 Aug 29, 2025
    Tokyo-based game developer Gumi Inc. is stepping deeper into digital assets with plans to acquire 2.5 billion yen (equivalent to $17 million) worth of XRP, according to an Aug. 29 announcement. The purchase will be spread across five months from September 2025 through February 2026. According to the firm, the move is designed to give Gumi […] The post Japan-based Gumi commits $17M to XRP amid expansion into global payment networks appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Ethereum’s $3M grassroot grant program suddenly paused as Foundation rethinks priorities
    CryptoSlate - 16:01 Aug 29, 2025
    The Ethereum Foundation has paused new grant applications to its Ecosystem Support Program (ESP) as it reconsiders how it funds builders and projects. The pause, announced Aug. 29, comes as the Foundation restructures its approach to ecosystem development and looks to align its grantmaking with longer-term priorities. A detailed roadmap outlining new funding priorities is […] The post Ethereum’s $3M grassroot grant program suddenly paused as Foundation rethinks priorities appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Ethereum Foundation
  • Tether’s market share dips below 60% for first time since 2023
    CryptoSlate - 15:46 Aug 29, 2025
    Tether’s share of the stablecoin market has dropped below 60% for the first time in more than two years, signaling a shift in an industry that continues to expand at unprecedented rates. Data from DeFiLlama shows the issuer’s market dominance fell to 59.55%, its lowest level since March 2023, even as the broader stablecoin sector […] The post Tether’s market share dips below 60% for first time since 2023 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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