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  • Is Cardano’s Midnight worth the hype?
    CryptoSlate - 20:00 Aug 10, 2025
    The following is a guest post and analysis from Shane Neagle, Editor In Chief fromThe Tokenist. On June 23rd, Midnight Foundation released its first tokenomics paper. Earlier in June, Charles Hoskinson, the co-founder of Ethereum (ETH) and founder of Cardano (ADA), pegged Midnight as “the single biggest event in the history of Cardano,” with a […] The post Is Cardano’s Midnight worth the hype? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Japan’s crypto paralysis is cultural; tax cuts won’t fix it
    CryptoSlate - 17:00 Aug 10, 2025
    The following article is a guest post and opinion of Maksym Sakharov, Co-founder and CEO of WeFi. Last month, Japan’s Financial Services Agency proposed a wholesale reclassification of cryptocurrencies that would introduce a flat 20% tax on digital asset income and help introduce crypto exchange-traded funds. For a long time, the country’s progressive tax system […] The post Japan’s crypto paralysis is cultural; tax cuts won’t fix it appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Japan
  • Ethena Labs’ USDe overtakes rivals as fastest-growing stablecoin, reaching $10B in TVL in just 500 days
    CryptoSlate - 13:00 Aug 10, 2025
    USDe has set a new industry record by hitting $10 billion in total value locked (TVL) in just 500 days, making it the fastest stablecoin in history to reach that milestone. The protocol behind USDe, Ethena Labs, posted: “everyone wants to know what we’d say if we didn’t reach $10b supply i guess we’ll never […] The post Ethena Labs’ USDe overtakes rivals as fastest-growing stablecoin, reaching $10B in TVL in just 500 days appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Bitcoin’s ‘mid-cycle strength’: Tuur Demeester predicts $500k target and historic institutional bull run
    CryptoSlate - 11:44 Aug 10, 2025
    A new report from Bitcoin veteran Tuur Demeester and Adamant Research argues that the current market phase may be “quiet strength” for Bitcoin; a mid-cycle stage in what could become one of the “most significant bull runs” in Bitcoin’s history. How to position for the Bitcoin boom The report, titled ‘How to Position for the […] The post Bitcoin’s ‘mid-cycle strength’: Tuur Demeester predicts $500k target and historic institutional bull run appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Custodia Bank founder Caitlin Long dives into Trump’s debanking executive order
    CryptoSlate - 16:00 Aug 09, 2025
    President Donald Trump issued a debanking executive order this week aimed at stopping what his administration described as unfair banking discrimination toward the crypto sector. Will the order be the definitive blow to the so-called Operation Choke Point 2.0? Will banks that debanked crypto companies unfairly be forced to reinstate them? Custodia Bank founder and […] The post Custodia Bank founder Caitlin Long dives into Trump’s debanking executive order appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • As Ethereum rips and smaller caps follow, is alt season finally here?
    CryptoSlate - 11:41 Aug 09, 2025
    Altcoin traders can hardly contain themselves as the long-awaited breakout appears to have begun. ETH posted gains of over 20% the last seven days and smaller cap coins like SOL, DOGE, and BNB are close behind, with Chainlink’s LINK token up 30% in the same timeframe. Does this mean alt season finally here? A painful […] The post As Ethereum rips and smaller caps follow, is alt season finally here? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Ethereum
  • From Aerodrome to Uniswap: Coinbase now routes DEX trades inside its app
    CryptoSlate - 00:00 Aug 09, 2025
    Coinbase has begun integrating DEX trading directly into its app via Base, expanding user access to millions of tokens compared to the current 300 listed assets, according to an Aug. 8 announcement. The feature allows select US customers, excluding those in New York State, to trade newly created Base-native assets within moments of their launch using […] The post From Aerodrome to Uniswap: Coinbase now routes DEX trades inside its app appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Crypto attracts $2.67B in funding during July, bolstered by Pumpfun and stablecoin interest
    CryptoSlate - 23:00 Aug 08, 2025
    Crypto projects captured $2.67 billion in investments last month and is equivalent to 85% of money raised during the entire second quarter. DefiLlama data shows that the funding amount in July is 6% larger than June, when crypto startups surpassed $2.5 billion by a small margin. Additionally, July was the second-largest month in funding, bested […] The post Crypto attracts $2.67B in funding during July, bolstered by Pumpfun and stablecoin interest appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Harvard discloses $116.7M exposure to Bitcoin via BlackRock’s IBIT ETF
    CryptoSlate - 22:11 Aug 08, 2025
    Harvard Management Co. (HMC) reported a position in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) worth $116,666,260. According to a Form 13F filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 8, HMC had 1,906,000 shares of IBIT as of June 30. Based on the values shown on the same page, the Bitcoin allocation represents […] The post Harvard discloses $116.7M exposure to Bitcoin via BlackRock’s IBIT ETF appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • CoinDesk Data: TRON Surpasses $600B in Monthly Stablecoin Transfers
    CryptoSlate - 22:11 Aug 08, 2025
    Geneva, Switzerland – August 8, 2025 – CoinDesk Data, the institutional research and analytics arm of CoinDesk, a leading media outlet in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, has published a comprehensive protocol report on TRON. The report offers a detailed analysis of TRON’s performance in the first half of 2025, highlighting its continued leadership in […] The post CoinDesk Data: TRON Surpasses $600B in Monthly Stablecoin Transfers appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin hits $600M supply milestone in July
    CryptoSlate - 21:15 Aug 08, 2025
    Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD grew 32.3% in supply between June and July, surpassing $600 million. This was the second most significant growth in supply among stablecoins with over $500 million in supply growth, lagging only Ethena Labs’ USDe, which grew 63.4% in the same period. RLUSD has been in a strong growth trend since May, nearly […] The post Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin hits $600M supply milestone in July appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Majority of America’s top 25 banks now signal crypto plans
    CryptoSlate - 20:30 Aug 08, 2025
    Over half of the 25 largest US banks are now weighing or rolling out crypto-related products. An Aug. 8 status chart shared by River that tracks the giants across two lanes, custody and trading.  The snapshot shows multiple firms moving from “not yet” to “exploring,” “announced,” or restricted access for high-net-worth clients, indicating that digital […] The post Majority of America’s top 25 banks now signal crypto plans appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Ethereum rallies above $4,000 following blistering 50% surge in a month
    CryptoSlate - 19:45 Aug 08, 2025
    Ethereum (ETH) surged past the $4,000 mark on Aug. 8, hitting its highest level this year after a sustained market rally that saw it gain nearly 50% in the past month. Data from CryptoSlate shows the asset peaked at $4,047 during US trading hours. Notably, the last time ETH traded above $4,000 was in December […] The post Ethereum rallies above $4,000 following blistering 50% surge in a month appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Ethereum
  • Nasdaq-listed Verb secures $558M in funding for TON treasury, initiates rebrand
    CryptoSlate - 18:54 Aug 08, 2025
    Nasdaq-listed Verb Technology has raised $558 million in a private placement to establish the first publicly listed company dedicated to holding Toncoin (TON) as a treasury reserve asset. The financing round, which was upsized and oversubscribed, was led by Kingsway Capital and drew participation from over 110 institutional and crypto-native investors. Notable backers include Vy […] The post Nasdaq-listed Verb secures $558M in funding for TON treasury, initiates rebrand appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Stablecoin to settle $5 trillion and challenge SWIFT in 2026 amid $3.3T July volume
    CryptoSlate - 15:51 Aug 08, 2025
    Stablecoin rails are on pace to challenge incumbent cross-border networks by 2026, as monthly on-chain dollar settlement already runs in the trillions and merchant access widens through mainstream processors. Per RWA.xyz’s live dashboard, stablecoins moved about $3.3 trillion on chain in July, with roughly 39.7 million monthly active addresses, while total stablecoin value sits near […] The post Stablecoin to settle $5 trillion and challenge SWIFT in 2026 amid $3.3T July volume appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Panama City mayor backs Bitcoin discounts for Panama Canal fees
    CryptoSlate - 13:30 Aug 08, 2025
    Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi has expressed strong support for a proposal that would allow ships to pay reduced Panama Canal fees if they settle in Bitcoin. In an Aug. 7 post on X, Mizrachi described the idea as “brilliant” and expressed hope that the Panama Canal Authority would adopt it. Max Keiser, an advisor […] The post Panama City mayor backs Bitcoin discounts for Panama Canal fees appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Trump signs executive order to end banking discrimination against crypto industry
    CryptoSlate - 22:12 Aug 07, 2025
    President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 7 to halt what his administration called discriminatory banking practices against the crypto industry. The order bars federal regulators from using “reputational risk” as justification to influence banks’ decisions about working with legal businesses. According to the administration, the digital asset sector has been disproportionately affected […] The post Trump signs executive order to end banking discrimination against crypto industry appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Chainlink launches on-chain strategic LINK reserve to boost long-term network saustainability
    CryptoSlate - 21:15 Aug 07, 2025
    Chainlink has introduced the Chainlink Reserve, a new onchain treasury designed to accumulate its native token LINK using revenue from both enterprise clients and blockchain services. The initiative aims to support the long-term sustainability of the Chainlink Network by converting off-chain and on-chain payments into LINK through its recently expanded Payment Abstraction infrastructure. In its […] The post Chainlink launches on-chain strategic LINK reserve to boost long-term network saustainability appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • NFTs stage comeback with $530M in July trades, flipping DeFi user activity
    CryptoSlate - 21:00 Aug 07, 2025
    The NFT market saw a remarkable resurgence in July, outpacing DeFi in terms of user activity, according to an Aug. 7 DappRadar report. The shift marks a significant milestone and could indicate that NFTs are once again capturing the public’s attention following significant lull that has lasted since their fall in the 2022 bear market. […] The post NFTs stage comeback with $530M in July trades, flipping DeFi user activity appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • UK-based Union Jack Oil turns to Bitcoin mining amid rising network difficulty
    CryptoSlate - 19:31 Aug 07, 2025
    Union Jack Oil (UJO), a UK-listed oil and gas firm, is exploring a new path to monetize its gas resources by turning to Bitcoin mining, per an Aug. 7 statement. According to the firm, the move is focused on harnessing the natural gas from its West Newton site in East Yorkshire to generate electricity for […] The post UK-based Union Jack Oil turns to Bitcoin mining amid rising network difficulty appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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