Slate Sunday
Hacks
Kraken suspends Monero deposits after 51% attack
Kraken has suspended Monero (XMR) deposits after a 51% attack, where Qubic mining pool briefly gained majority control of the blockchain.
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Inside the mind of Lyn Alden: Bitcoin, AI, and the unstoppable deficit train
Renowned macro analyst Lyn Alden shares her views on fiscal deficits, 'sticky' inflation, Bitcoin cycles, and the remarkable 20-watt human brain.
Stablecoins
Ethena Labs’ USDe overtakes rivals as fastest-growing stablecoin, reaching $10B in TVL in just 500 days
USDe has become the fastest-growing stablecoin, reaching $10 billion in TVL in 500 days after the GENIUS Act banned most stablecoin yields.
Analysis
Bitcoin’s ‘mid-cycle strength’: Tuur Demeester predicts $500k target and historic institutional bull run
Adamant Research and Tuur Demeester say Bitcoin’s bull run is far from over. Prices could rise 4–10x, fueled by surging institutional demand, nation-state adoption, and macro tailwinds.
Banking
Custodia Bank founder Caitlin Long dives into Trump’s debanking executive order
On Aug. 7, President Trump signed a debanking executive order to block regulators from pressuring banks to cut ties with lawful businesses.
Crypto
As Ethereum rips and smaller caps follow, is alt season finally here?
Altcoins are surging as Ethereum leads a rally with over 20% gains in the past week and several major coins following suit. Does this mean alt season is here at last?
Slate Sunday
Anonymous creators, storybook slumbers, and a Marvel-style villian: Luckycoin’s stranger-than-fiction journey
Inside the wild, wild ride of Luckycoin: Bitcoin descendant and Dogecoin forebear, once lost to crypto history, now revived from a decade-long slumber.
Culture
Satoshi vanishes for a second time as Swiss gallery offers 0.1 BTC to recover stolen statue
A mysterious theft at a Swiss gallery has seen the statue of Satoshi Nakamoto vanish, prompting Satoshigallery to offer a 0.1 BTC reward.
Market
There is no second best: Bitcoin consistently outperforms all major assets despite near-term selloff
Despite the recent market dip, Bitcoin remains the top-performing major asset over the past two years, outpacing gold, stocks, Ethereum, and crude oil.
Culture
Coinbase presents a darkly comic take on the state of the UK with ‘Everything Is Fine’ campaign
Coinbase ushers in a new era of crypto advertising with a dark satire on the state of the UK economy in 2025.
Market
Bitfinex whale returns: Adam Back sights massive Bitcoin accumulation
The legendary Bitfinex whale is back, buying up to 300 BTC per day in a powerful accumulation spree, according to Blockstream CEO Adam Back.
Market
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes positions for market slump: predicts BTC to test $100K after NFP print
Arthur Hayes, former BitMEX CEO, predicts Bitcoin could slump below $100,000 after a weak U.S. NFP report, despite his long-term bullish view.