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  • Hong Kong regulators warn against hype-driven stablecoin market swings
    CryptoSlate - 20:37 Aug 14, 2025
    Hong Kong’s financial regulators cautioned investors to avoid making impulsive bets on stablecoin-linked assets after a spate of sharp price swings tied to speculation, corporate announcements, and unverified claims about licensing plans in the city. In a joint statement, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said they had […] The post Hong Kong regulators warn against hype-driven stablecoin market swings appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • OFAC targets Kyrgyzstan-based firms, stablecoins over Russian sanctions violations
    CryptoSlate - 18:15 Aug 14, 2025
    The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned multiple companies and individuals accused of using stablecoins to help Russia skirt international sanctions tied to its war in Ukraine on Aug. 14. The designations target both Russian-linked businesses and foreign intermediaries alleged to have facilitated large-scale cross-border transactions for sanctioned entities. The move highlights OFAC’s […] The post OFAC targets Kyrgyzstan-based firms, stablecoins over Russian sanctions violations appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Google backs Bitcoin miner TeraWulf’s $1.8B AI project
    CryptoSlate - 17:36 Aug 14, 2025
    TeraWulf, a prominent Bitcoin miner, has secured a strategic partnership with Google as part of its high-performance computing (HPC) co-location agreements with Fluidstack. According to an Aug. 14 statement, the search engine giant will backstop $1.8 billion of Fluidstack’s lease obligations, providing critical support for project-related debt financing. The arrangement grants Google a warrant to […] The post Google backs Bitcoin miner TeraWulf’s $1.8B AI project appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bloomberg faces lawsuit for disclosing Justin Sun’s TRON token holdings
    CryptoSlate - 15:54 Aug 14, 2025
    Tron founder Justin Sun has filed a lawsuit against Bloomberg, accusing the media outlet of unlawfully disclosing his private financial information in its Billionaires Index profile. In an Aug. 11 court filing, the crypto billionaire alleged that Bloomberg intended to “recklessly and improperly” publish highly confidential and proprietary details about his crypto holdings. He argued […] The post Bloomberg faces lawsuit for disclosing Justin Sun’s TRON token holdings appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Ethereum staking faces $3.28 billion exit queue as delays hit longest wait in months
    CryptoSlate - 15:02 Aug 14, 2025
    Ethereum’s staking network is under sustained withdrawal pressure, with the validator exit queue experiencing its longest wait time over the past month. Data from the Validator Queue shows that, as of Aug. 14, stakers face an average of 12 days before they can fully withdraw their funds, a sharp departure from the typical sub-day turnaround. […] The post Ethereum staking faces $3.28 billion exit queue as delays hit longest wait in months appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • BtcTurk hack sees $48 million in crypto vanish from hot wallets
    CryptoSlate - 14:35 Aug 14, 2025
    Turkish crypto exchange BtcTurk has been targeted by a major cyberattack, which resulted in the theft of roughly $48 million in digital assets. On Aug. 14, blockchain security firm Cyvers reported that the stolen funds were moved across multiple networks, including Ethereum, Avalanche, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Mantle, and Polygon. Most of the assets were transferred […] The post BtcTurk hack sees $48 million in crypto vanish from hot wallets appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin’s 5% flash crash to $118k triggers $577 million liquidation in 1 hour
    CryptoSlate - 13:47 Aug 14, 2025
    Bitcoin’s price experienced a sharp pullback on Aug. 14, dropping below $120,000 less than a day after reaching a new all-time high above $124,000. According to CryptoSlate data, BTC fell to $118,479 at press time, marking a 2.07% decline on the 1-hour candle and 5% from its 24-hour peak. The sudden dip rippled across the […] The post Bitcoin’s 5% flash crash to $118k triggers $577 million liquidation in 1 hour appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Strategy and El Salvador saw massive gains as Bitcoin hit new peak
    CryptoSlate - 13:35 Aug 14, 2025
    Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and El Salvador showcased huge paper gains from their Bitcoin holdings after the flagship crypto surged to a new all-time high above $124,000. Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings reach ATH On Aug. 13, Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor announced that the company’s Bitcoin portfolio had reached a record high of $77.2 billion. This nearly doubles […] The post Strategy and El Salvador saw massive gains as Bitcoin hit new peak appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin ETFs to lock up 1.5 million BTC by New Year as supply squeeze tightens grip
    CryptoSlate - 12:59 Aug 14, 2025
    Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds are on pace to hold more than 1.5 million BTC by year-end if current inflow rates persist, according to holdings data tracked by WalletPilot. This would allocate more BTC to ETFs than most estimates for lost coins, which stand around 1.4 million BTC. U.S. spot ETFs collectively hold about 1.296 million […] The post Bitcoin ETFs to lock up 1.5 million BTC by New Year as supply squeeze tightens grip appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Canary Capital register TRUMP memecoin ETF in Delaware in latest altcoin bet
    CryptoSlate - 22:30 Aug 13, 2025
    Canary Capital has registered a Trump Coin ETF in Delaware, a move that signals plans to launch a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking the memecoin. The entity, “Canary Trump Coin ETF,” was incorporated on Aug. 13, according to state records. The registration is typically a precursor to filing an S-1 application with the U.S. Securities […] The post Canary Capital register TRUMP memecoin ETF in Delaware in latest altcoin bet appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Ethereum nears all-time high as altcoin leverage reaches record $47B levels
    CryptoSlate - 21:41 Aug 13, 2025
    Ethereum (ETH) approached within 3.9% of its all-time high as altcoins demonstrated broad strength. Leverage across major alternative cryptocurrencies reached a record $47 billion according to Glassnode data. Ethereum traded at $4,738.94 as of press time, up by 3.1% in the past 24 hours and just 2.7% away from its all-time high registered in November […] The post Ethereum nears all-time high as altcoin leverage reaches record $47B levels appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Google Play Store bans crypto wallets in 15 jurisdictions, requires new licensing compliance
    CryptoSlate - 21:00 Aug 13, 2025
    Google Play Store introduced licensing requirements for cryptocurrency wallet applications across 15 jurisdictions, including the US and the EU. According to a report by the Rage, developers must obtain regulatory approvals before publishing apps on the platform. Furthermore, the policy requires software wallet developers to comply with local financial regulations “to ensure a safe and […] The post Google Play Store bans crypto wallets in 15 jurisdictions, requires new licensing compliance appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bullish continues crypto IPO streak of success with 3x surge in stock on first trading day
    CryptoSlate - 20:12 Aug 13, 2025
    Shares of cryptocurrency exchange Bullish jumped sharply in their first day of trading on Aug. 13, more than tripling the company’s IPO price and signaling renewed investor enthusiasm for digital asset firms in public markets. Trading under the symbol BLSH, the stock opened at $37 and surged to an intraday high of $118 before settling […] The post Bullish continues crypto IPO streak of success with 3x surge in stock on first trading day appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • a16z and DeFi Education Fund push SEC for safe harbor on dApp regulation
    CryptoSlate - 19:32 Aug 13, 2025
    Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and the DeFi Education Fund have urged the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to create a “Safe Harbor” program for decentralized application (dApp) trading platforms. In an Aug. 12 letter to SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, the groups wrote that a clear framework would keep builders of non-custodial interfaces from being treated […] The post a16z and DeFi Education Fund push SEC for safe harbor on dApp regulation appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • ZachXBT exposes North Korean IT workers operating 30 fake identities across development platforms
    CryptoSlate - 18:19 Aug 13, 2025
    Blockchain investigator ZachXBT exposed a sophisticated North Korean IT worker operation that infiltrates Western technology companies through remote development positions. In an Aug. 13 report, the investigator highlighted that an unnamed source compromised a device belonging to one of five DPRK IT workers, providing unprecedented access to their operational methods.  The team systematically purchased fake […] The post ZachXBT exposes North Korean IT workers operating 30 fake identities across development platforms appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Long-term Cardano holders are not taking profit despite booming market, ETF speculation
    CryptoSlate - 17:18 Aug 13, 2025
    Cardano’s most loyal investors are bucking the usual profit-taking trend and are steadily adding to their ADA stacks even as prices and market heat indicators climb. Data from Alpharactal showed that ADA long-term holders (LTH) have been steadily accumulating the digital asset since 2021 without showing signs of significant distribution. This consistency signals confidence in […] The post Long-term Cardano holders are not taking profit despite booming market, ETF speculation appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Ethereum treasury companies could expand their ETH holdings by another $27 billion
    CryptoSlate - 15:15 Aug 13, 2025
    Ethereum-focused treasury companies, including BitMine and SharpLink, indicate plans to allocate roughly $27 billion toward additional ETH acquisitions, according to an analysis by crypto market commentator RiskOnBobby. The bulk of this planned investment comes from BitMine Immersion Technologies, which on Aug. 12 filed an amendment to expand its at-the-market (ATM) equity program by $20 billion. […] The post Ethereum treasury companies could expand their ETH holdings by another $27 billion appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • US Treasuries trade on Saturday as banks join Canton blockchain settlement test
    CryptoSlate - 14:53 Aug 13, 2025
    Digital Asset and a consortium of major financial institutions have completed an on-chain U.S. Treasury repo transaction on the Canton Network, involving USDC as the cash leg and tokenized Treasuries as collateral. The trade, executed on Tradeweb during the weekend, is being positioned as an industry first for enabling atomic settlement of both legs entirely […] The post US Treasuries trade on Saturday as banks join Canton blockchain settlement test appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Solana soars past $200 as institutional confidence boosts crypto momentum
    CryptoSlate - 12:45 Aug 13, 2025
    Solana (SOL) has reclaimed the $200 mark after falling to around $155 in late July, following the renewed interest in the market amid the ongoing altcoin season rally. According to CryptoSlate’s data, the digital asset rose by more than 14% in the last 24 hours from $175 to as high as $202 as of press […] The post Solana soars past $200 as institutional confidence boosts crypto momentum appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Sex Capital Markets: Leveraging AI and crypto to address issues faced by adult content creators
    CryptoSlate - 22:16 Aug 12, 2025
    Moxie founder Neonwight outlined the platform’s strategy for combining artificial intelligence (AI) with crypto to create “Sex Capital Markets.” He said the controversial concept was fundamentally about financial inclusivity and unlocking productivity for marginalized creators.  He stated in an interview with CryptoSlate: “Adult creators are one of the most marginalized professions in society. Banks refuse […] The post Sex Capital Markets: Leveraging AI and crypto to address issues faced by adult content creators appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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