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  • Coinbase facilitates DeFi funding via USDC amid $40.7B active loan record
    CryptoSlate - 21:00 Aug 12, 2025
    Coinbase launched a second Stablecoin Bootstrap Fund to provide additional liquidity for the DeFi ecosystem via USDC. According to an Aug. 12 announcement, the initiative will target protocols across multiple blockchains, starting with Aave, Morpho, Kamino, and Jupiter. Coinbase also invited protocols seeking liquidity to reach out to the exchange.  The fund represents Coinbase’s renewed commitment […] The post Coinbase facilitates DeFi funding via USDC amid $40.7B active loan record appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Ethereum hits multi-year high above $4,500 amid ramping corporate, institutional interest
    CryptoSlate - 20:30 Aug 12, 2025
    Ethereum (ETH) climbed over 5% on Aug. 12 to a multi-year high above $4,500, marking its highest price since December 2021. The increase coincided with corporate treasury purchases, record inflows into U.S. spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates at its September policy meeting. The latest price […] The post Ethereum hits multi-year high above $4,500 amid ramping corporate, institutional interest appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • BitMine’s Ethereum strategy drives record stock gains with $20B expansion in play
    CryptoSlate - 20:00 Aug 12, 2025
    BitMine, the largest corporate holder of Ethereum, filed an Aug. 12 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to expand its stock offering by $20 billion. The filing supplements the company’s earlier at-the-market (ATM) equity program worth $4.5 billion. BitMine’s equity offerings now stand at roughly $24.5 billion, almost 5x its previous total […] The post BitMine’s Ethereum strategy drives record stock gains with $20B expansion in play appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Do Kwon pleads guilty on two charges, faces potential 12-year sentence
    CryptoSlate - 19:28 Aug 12, 2025
    Do Kwon pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges in Manhattan court, with his sentencing set for Dec. 11. As Inner City Press reported on Aug. 12, Kwon admitted he orchestrated a cryptocurrency scheme that prosecutors allege caused over $40 billion in losses when LUNA and TerraUSD tokens collapsed in May 2022. His defense entered guilty […] The post Do Kwon pleads guilty on two charges, faces potential 12-year sentence appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Circle to launch L1 blockchain called Arc sparking concerns over centralization and governance
    CryptoSlate - 14:19 Aug 12, 2025
    USDC stablecoin issuer Circle has announced plans to launch Arc, its own enterprise-focused Layer 1 blockchain, according to an Aug. 12 statement. According to the firm: “Arc aims to establish itself as foundational infrastructure for regulated money movement, supporting a globally distributed financial system.” Circle said Arc will integrate fully with its existing platform while […] The post Circle to launch L1 blockchain called Arc sparking concerns over centralization and governance appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • US core inflation jumps to 5 month high as Ethereum hits $4.4k
    CryptoSlate - 13:18 Aug 12, 2025
    Bitcoin rose 0.5% to $119,000 and Ethereum gained more than 5% to $4,400 after July U.S. CPI showed a 0.2% month-over-month increase and a 2.7% annual rate, with core CPI up 0.3% on the month and 3.1% on the year. The release at 1:30 P.M. Eastern reflected a mixed profile. Headline CPI decelerated on the […] The post US core inflation jumps to 5 month high as Ethereum hits $4.4k appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Monero hit by critical 51% attack as Qubic gains control of network
    CryptoSlate - 12:07 Aug 12, 2025
    The privacy-focused Monero blockchain has suffered a 51% attack, meaning the network is not controlled by a single entity. XMR dropped just shy of 9% after developers flagged the event. On Aug. 12, Sergey Ivancheglo, known in the crypto community as “Come-from-Beyond” (CFB), claimed on X that Qubic had surpassed 51% of Monero’s network hash […] The post Monero hit by critical 51% attack as Qubic gains control of network appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • T3 Financial Crime Unit Launches “T3+” Global Collaborator Program; Over $250M in Criminal Assets Frozen as Binance Becomes First Member
    CryptoSlate - 12:00 Aug 12, 2025
    Singapore – August 12, 2025 – The T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU)—a joint initiative by TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs—today announced the launch of “T3+,” a global collaborator program made up of some of the largest and most influential players in the crypto ecosystem. It is designed to expand public-private collaboration to combat illicit […] The post T3 Financial Crime Unit Launches “T3+” Global Collaborator Program; Over $250M in Criminal Assets Frozen as Binance Becomes First Member appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Leveraged Solana and XRP ETFs gain $3B momentum ahead of SEC decision
    CryptoSlate - 10:47 Aug 12, 2025
    Futures-based exchange-traded funds tied to Solana and XRP have accumulated almost $3 billion in volume amid market anticipation for potential spot ETF approvals. The momentum has been fueled by new leveraged products, a surge in derivatives positioning, and demand for yield-oriented structures. In early 2025, a leak indicating the CME Group was preparing to list […] The post Leveraged Solana and XRP ETFs gain $3B momentum ahead of SEC decision appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bullish bets push Ethereum options interest to $13.75B
    CryptoSlate - 00:00 Aug 12, 2025
    Ethereum’s options market is gaining significant momentum, with open interest soaring to $13.75 billion, the highest level recorded in 2025, according to Glassnode data. The figure marks a notable increase and brings the market close to the $14.6 billion all-time high achieved in March of last year. The surge reflects a sharp rise in derivative […] The post Bullish bets push Ethereum options interest to $13.75B appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • VivoPower to acquire $100M Ripple stake after SEC clears path for new fundraising
    CryptoSlate - 23:30 Aug 11, 2025
    VivoPower International PLC has outlined a strategy to acquire $100 million Ripple shares as part of a broader initiative to integrate XRP into its corporate treasury, according to an Aug. 11 statement. According to the statement, the $100 million investment will expose VivoPower to 211 million XRP tokens, currently valued at around $696 million. VivoPower […] The post VivoPower to acquire $100M Ripple stake after SEC clears path for new fundraising appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • TMTG moves closer to launching spot Bitcoin ETF with amended S-1 filing
    CryptoSlate - 22:45 Aug 11, 2025
    Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) has filed its first amended registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, advancing plans to enter the fast-growing spot Bitcoin ETF market. The ETF, to be listed on NYSE Arca under the ticker B.T., will hold Bitcoin (BTC) directly and seek […] The post TMTG moves closer to launching spot Bitcoin ETF with amended S-1 filing appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • REX Osprey Solana ETF posts zero net flows across majority of August sessions
    CryptoSlate - 22:15 Aug 11, 2025
    REX Osprey Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF) recorded zero trading activity on four of six trading days through August 8, according to Farside Investors data.  Trading under ticker SSK, the fund posted no flows on Aug. 1, Aug. 4, Aug. 5, and Aug. 7, with minimal $6.4 million in activity on Aug. 8 and $2.7 […] The post REX Osprey Solana ETF posts zero net flows across majority of August sessions appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon set to plead guilty on August 12 in $40B fraud case
    CryptoSlate - 21:46 Aug 11, 2025
    Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon will plead guilty on Aug. 12 at 10:30 am ET in federal court. As Inner City Press reported, Judge Paul Engelmayer filed a docket order on August 11. The guilty plea represents a shift from Kwon’s previous trial defense strategy in the high-profile crypto fraud case. The change comes months […] The post Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon set to plead guilty on August 12 in $40B fraud case appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • New all-time highs or $110,000 retest trigger: Bitcoin awaits CPI data release
    CryptoSlate - 20:45 Aug 11, 2025
    Bitcoin (BTC) trades in a critical range ahead of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) release on Aug. 12. A recent “Bitfinex Alpha” report positioned BTC for either a breakout to new all-time highs or a retracement toward $110,000 support levels. The Aug. 12 inflation data represents a pivotal moment as market sensitivity to macroeconomic events […] The post New all-time highs or $110,000 retest trigger: Bitcoin awaits CPI data release appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • Crypto developer walks free from Turkish custody after privacy protocol research triggers detention
    CryptoSlate - 20:15 Aug 11, 2025
    Blockchain developer known as Fede’s Intern confirmed his release from Turkish custody on August 11 after authorities detained him over alleged connections to Tornado Cash. The developer posted on X that international intervention secured his freedom following a brief detention at Izmir airport. Turkish police detained the developer upon arrival in Izmir, where he planned […] The post Crypto developer walks free from Turkish custody after privacy protocol research triggers detention appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Safety Shot establishes BONK corporate treasury with $25 million token allocation
    CryptoSlate - 19:39 Aug 11, 2025
    Safety Shot announced on August 11 the creation of a corporate BONK treasury, receiving $25 million in tokens through a strategic alliance with BONK founding contributors.  The Nasdaq-listed company issued $35 million in convertible preferred shares as consideration for the allocation. The arrangement positions Safety Shot among a growing cohort of public companies adopting altcoin […] The post Safety Shot establishes BONK corporate treasury with $25 million token allocation appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Heritage bets $360M on Story’s IP token while markets react with sharp sell-off
    CryptoSlate - 17:30 Aug 11, 2025
    Nasdaq-listed Heritage Distilling Holding Company has unveiled a $360 million digital asset treasury strategy centered on the Story (IP) token, according to an Aug. 11 statement provided to CryptoSlate. The company said it secured $220 million through a private placement, comprising $100 million in cash and $120 million in Story tokens. Of the total proceeds, […] The post Heritage bets $360M on Story’s IP token while markets react with sharp sell-off appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Story Heritage
  • Tether to become largest Rumble shareholder in planned Northern Data acquisition
    CryptoSlate - 16:15 Aug 11, 2025
    Live streaming platform and Bitcoin-hodler Rumble is moving to expand its footprint in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. On Aug. 10, the video-sharing and cloud services firm disclosed plans to acquire Northern Data, an AI and HPC infrastructure provider. According to the statement, the acquisition would involve a stock exchange offer, where Rumble would issue […] The post Tether to become largest Rumble shareholder in planned Northern Data acquisition appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Rumble Northern Data Tether
  • Inside the mind of Lyn Alden: Bitcoin, AI, and the unstoppable deficit train
    CryptoSlate - 20:49 Aug 10, 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. Lyn Alden is an exceptional human. Broadly recognized as one of the top minds in macroeconomics, during a conversation with Lyn, you can feel […] The post Inside the mind of Lyn Alden: Bitcoin, AI, and the unstoppable deficit train appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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