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  • Justin Drake reveals 10-year ‘Lean Ethereum’ roadmap to achieve 10k TPS on mainnet
    CryptoSlate - 20:00 Jul 31, 2025
    Ethereum researcher Justin Drake unveiled the “Lean Ethereum” proposal on July 31 that reframes the base layer around the imperatives of survivability against nation-state and quantum threats and orders-of-magnitude performance gains without sacrificing decentralization. The new guidelines were dubbed “fort mode” and “beast mode,” respectively. Published on the Ethereum Foundation blog, the vision argued that […] The post Justin Drake reveals 10-year ‘Lean Ethereum’ roadmap to achieve 10k TPS on mainnet appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Blockstream enables smart contract programmability on Bitcoin via Simplicity on Liquid Network
    CryptoSlate - 19:15 Jul 31, 2025
    Blockstream launched Simplicity on the Liquid Network, enabling smart contract programability on Bitcoin’s infrastructure. According to a July 31 announcement, the idea was first proposed in 2017 by researcher Russell O’Connor. Simplicity was designed as a clean-slate smart contract language that is more expressive than Bitcoin Script yet tighter and safer than general-purpose platforms. With […] The post Blockstream enables smart contract programmability on Bitcoin via Simplicity on Liquid Network appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • IMF, global regulators soften stance on Bitcoin and crypto in wealth assessment standards
    CryptoSlate - 18:33 Jul 31, 2025
    Global economic standards have been updated to formally recognize Bitcoin (BTC) and other crypto assets in national wealth statistics, marking a pivotal shift in how governments measure digital value and financial innovation. The new System of National Accounts (SNA), approved by the United Nations Statistical Commission and coordinated by the IMF and other global institutions, […] The post IMF, global regulators soften stance on Bitcoin and crypto in wealth assessment standards appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • SEC unveils ‘Project Crypto’ to move US markets on-chain and rewrite token rules
    CryptoSlate - 17:35 Jul 31, 2025
    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will launch a commission-wide initiative called “Project Crypto” to modernize securities rules for blockchain-based activity and help shift US markets “on-chain.”  Chair Paul Atkins said in a July 31 speech at the America First Policy Institute that the initiative will execute recommendations made in the President’s Working Group (PWG) […] The post SEC unveils ‘Project Crypto’ to move US markets on-chain and rewrite token rules appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Project Crypto
  • Tether reports $5.7 billion profit amid record $127 billion US Treasury investments
    CryptoSlate - 15:54 Jul 31, 2025
    Tether has minted over $20 billion worth of USDT since the start of 2025, pushing the stablecoin’s total circulation beyond $157 billion, according to its quarterly attestation report released on July 31. The company noted that over $13.4 billion in USDT was issued during the second quarter alone, reflecting strong demand for the dollar-pegged token […] The post Tether reports $5.7 billion profit amid record $127 billion US Treasury investments appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • PumpSwap captures 74% of Solana DEX volume as memecoins surge
    CryptoSlate - 22:15 Jul 30, 2025
    Solana’s DEX ecosystem has had a very active month, fueled by a spike in new token listings, surging volume, and PumpSwap’s growing grip over trading flows. While SOL retreated to just below $180 after peaking above $205, the spike in activity across DEXs suggests that the retail-driven memecoin wave primarily powered the turnover. However, the […] The post PumpSwap captures 74% of Solana DEX volume as memecoins surge appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • DOJ clarifies Dragonfly is not a target as Tornado Cash co-founder trial nears conclusion
    CryptoSlate - 21:30 Jul 30, 2025
    Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi revealed that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will not bring criminal charges against the crypto venture firm, as Tornado Cash co‑founder Roman Storm’s federal trial in Manhattan neared its conclusion. Qureshi, whose investment firm backed several blockchain startups, wrote on social media that federal prosecutor Nathan Rehn told the […] The post DOJ clarifies Dragonfly is not a target as Tornado Cash co-founder trial nears conclusion appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Solana’s xStocks top $1.6B in first month of trading, largely driven by centralized exchanges
    CryptoSlate - 20:48 Jul 30, 2025
    Solana‑based xStocks have cleared a new milestone one month after their June 30 debut, with cumulative trading volume reaching $1.66 billion as of July 30.  According to the project’s official dashboard at Dune, the growth has been driven overwhelmingly by centralized exchange (CEX) activity. CEX volume stands at $1.57 billion, roughly 95% of the total, while decentralized venues […] The post Solana’s xStocks top $1.6B in first month of trading, largely driven by centralized exchanges appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin whipsaws below $116k amid largest hourly correction in two weeks; risks of further pullback to $114k
    CryptoSlate - 19:38 Jul 30, 2025
    Bitcoin (BTC) registered a 1.11% hourly drawdown after the Federal Reserve kept its target range at 4.25%–4.50%, trading at $116,320.13 as of press time following a quick visit below the $116,000 threshold. This is the largest correction recorded during a single hour of trading since July 14, when BTC retraced 1.14% Major cap altcoins registered […] The post Bitcoin whipsaws below $116k amid largest hourly correction in two weeks; risks of further pullback to $114k appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • Trump administration unveils detailed crypto policy but shrouds Bitcoin reserve in mystery
    CryptoSlate - 18:36 Jul 30, 2025
    President Donald Trump’s administration released its most detailed digital asset policy report on Wednesday, outlining a broad regulatory roadmap for crypto but offered no new insight into the government’s proposed strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. The 163-page document, prepared by the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, consolidates the administration’s position across stablecoin regulation, tax […] The post Trump administration unveils detailed crypto policy but shrouds Bitcoin reserve in mystery appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin’s unrealized gains top $1.4 trillion as investors resist selling pressure
    CryptoSlate - 18:07 Jul 30, 2025
    Bitcoin investors are showing renewed conviction, holding onto their assets despite record-setting unrealized gains. According to a July 30 Glassnode report, the total paper profits held by Bitcoin holders now exceed $1.4 trillion, surpassing figures earlier recorded this month. This milestone reflects a growing tendency among investors to delay selling, even as Bitcoin trades just below […] The post Bitcoin’s unrealized gains top $1.4 trillion as investors resist selling pressure appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • Polygon suffers hour-long RPC disruption affecting block production; Heimdall hotfix to blame
    CryptoSlate - 17:23 Jul 30, 2025
    Polygon’s proof‑of‑stake (PoS) network suffered a one‑hour outage on July 30 that disrupted apps and users. According to Polygon CEO and founder Sandeep Nailwal, the incident did not stop block production.  However, QuickNode Status reported that block production stopped for one hour at block height 74,592,238, echoing other reports made by users on X. Consensus […] The post Polygon suffers hour-long RPC disruption affecting block production; Heimdall hotfix to blame appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Heimdall Polygon
  • Ethereum sets sight on becoming the ‘global computer’ in the next 10 years
    CryptoSlate - 15:28 Jul 30, 2025
    Ten years ago, Ethereum was little more than an idea on Reddit. Today, it stands as one of the most significant technological innovations in modern finance. Co-founded by Vitalik Buterin in 2013, Ethereum began with a vision to move beyond Bitcoin’s perceived limitations. Ethereum’s early days That vision sparked interest from fellow technologists, including Gavin […] The post Ethereum sets sight on becoming the ‘global computer’ in the next 10 years appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Ethereum
  • JPMorgan Chase gives customers direct access to Coinbase for crypto purchases, rewards
    CryptoSlate - 14:30 Jul 30, 2025
    Coinbase has entered a new agreement with JPMorgan Chase, according to a July 30 statement, to expand crypto access for the bank’s 80 million customers. The partnership will allow Chase users to interact with digital assets directly through Coinbase-linked services, starting later this year. Beginning in the fall, Chase credit card holders will be able […] The post JPMorgan Chase gives customers direct access to Coinbase for crypto purchases, rewards appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Ripple CTO reveals why the firm is not currently using XRPL DEX for payments
    CryptoSlate - 13:45 Jul 30, 2025
    Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, has revealed that regulatory risks are the main reason why the company and its partners have not embraced the XRP Ledger’s decentralized exchange (DEX) for payment settlements. The statement came in response to a user on X (formerly Twitter) who questioned the DEX’s underwhelming activity despite Ripple’s wide-ranging institutional […] The post Ripple CTO reveals why the firm is not currently using XRPL DEX for payments appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Ripple XRPL
  • Ethereum ETF inflows cross $2.3B in a week as demand intensifies
    CryptoSlate - 01:00 Jul 30, 2025
    Ethereum ETFs experienced a record inflow streak last week, adding a net $2.31 billion ovst seven trading sessions between July 18 and July 28. Five of those days saw net inflows exceed $230 million, with the largest single-day inflow of $533.8 million recorded on July 22. This surge in inflows has dwarfed previous weeks and […] The post Ethereum ETF inflows cross $2.3B in a week as demand intensifies appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Ethereum
  • Teucrium’s 2x XRP ETF tops $300M in flows, dominates 52% of the market
    CryptoSlate - 00:00 Jul 30, 2025
    Teucrium 2x Long Daily XRP ETF (XXRP) reached $323.6 million in net flows this week, being the first XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) traded in the US to surpass the $300 million threshold. According to VettaFi’s data, XXRP now represents 52.5% of the total $616 million in net flows registered by US-traded XRP ETFs.  Notably, all […] The post Teucrium’s 2x XRP ETF tops $300M in flows, dominates 52% of the market appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Strategy buys nearly $2.5B worth of Bitcoin to make up 62% of total BTC in treasuries
    CryptoSlate - 23:30 Jul 29, 2025
    Strategy closed a $2.521 billion initial public offering of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC) and immediately used the proceeds to expand its Bitcoin (BTC) reserve.  The company said it purchased 21,021 BTC at an average $117,256 apiece, lifting holdings to about 628,791 BTC as of July 29. The aggregate cost […] The post Strategy buys nearly $2.5B worth of Bitcoin to make up 62% of total BTC in treasuries appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin Strategy
  • Senator Lummis introduces legislation to make Fannie and Freddie count crypto in mortgage risk checks
    CryptoSlate - 23:00 Jul 29, 2025
    Senator Cynthia Lummis (R‑Wyo.) introduced the 21st Century Mortgage Act on July 29, legislation that aims to bring US underwriting into the digital era by requiring Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider digital assets when assessing single‑family mortgage eligibility.  The bill directs the government‑sponsored enterprises to recognize assets recorded on cryptographically secured ledgers and […] The post Senator Lummis introduces legislation to make Fannie and Freddie count crypto in mortgage risk checks appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Senator Lummis Fannie Freddie
  • BlackRock says clear US rulebook turns stablecoins into payment method of the ‘future of finance’
    CryptoSlate - 22:15 Jul 29, 2025
    BlackRock stated that stablecoins now sit at the heart of the “future of finance,” and the recently approved GENIUS Act gives them a clear lane as everyday payment instruments.  In a July 28 report, the BlackRock Investment Institute wrote that stablecoins “look here to stay” and that recent legislation cements their use in payments rather […] The post BlackRock says clear US rulebook turns stablecoins into payment method of the ‘future of finance’ appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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