Gino Matos Gino Matos has published within the past 30 days.

Reporter CryptoSlate

Gino Matos is a law school graduate and a seasoned journalist with six years of experience in the crypto industry. His expertise primarily focuses on the Brazilian blockchain ecosystem and developments in decentralized finance (DeFi).

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Total Articles 1,755

Since Aug 2024

Last Active Aug 1, 2026

Primary Beat Bitcoin

Gino Matos Recent Articles

A bright, cinematic scene shows a glowing Bitcoin coin above a candlestick chart snapping a support line as a sliced percent symbol and neoclassical columns hint at a Fed rate cut, rendered in vivid teal, amber, and red tones.

Analysis

Bitcoin risks a $105k retest after losing key support following Fed rate cut

On-chain data indicates that $115,200 is a significant level for Bitcoin, as it represents the cost basis of approximately 95% of the supply.

10 months ago

A glowing XRP symbol is displayed within a digital globe held in a hand, symbolizing Ripple’s global institutional roadmap for XRPL innovations - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Article's Title: Ripple unveils institutional-focused roadmap for XRPL with native lending protocol and ZKP features

Stablecoins

Ripple unveils institutional-focused roadmap for XRPL with native lending protocol and ZKP features

The ZKP integration will enable proving KYC compliance without revealing personal details, allowing auditors to verify activity while protecting counterparty transaction data.

10 months ago

Bright photorealistic montage shows UK and US flags flanking scales of justice and glowing crypto icons on a conference table, with Westminster and the U.S. Capitol connected by a luminous network under clear daylight.

Regulation

UK and US establish joint task force to develop crypto regulation framework

The task force will report within 180 days to both finance ministries through the UK-US Financial Regulatory Working Group with recommendations on digital asset cooperation.

10 months ago

A row of large Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano coins is displayed outside the New York Stock Exchange with U.S. flags - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate.

ETF

Grayscale’s ETF offering ADA and XRP captures $22M trading volume in market debut

Eric Balchunas had previously noted that most ETFs typically see less than $1 million in debut volume, making GDLC's performance particularly strong.

11 months ago

Crypto

BitGo files S-1 form for IPO, revealing $3B revenue in 2024

Six-month 2025 data shows continued momentum with $90.3 billion in assets on the platform and 4,621 clients, indicating accelerating market penetration.

11 months ago

Exchanges

FTX creditors set to receive $1.6B in third distribution round on Sept. 30

According to the FTX Recovery Trust's Sept. 19 announcement, creditors must complete multiple verification steps through the FTX Customer Portal before receiving payments.

11 months ago

Regulation

Democratic Senators push bipartisan approach to streamline crypto market structure bill

The lawmakers emphasized the need for "mutual understanding" while moving forward quickly on digital asset regulation.

11 months ago

Elon Musk appears in front of a glowing xAI graphic, symbolizing reports of the company seeking $10 billion in new funding - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate.

Rumors

Musk’s xAI reportedly seeking $10B in a new funding round

xAI's potential fundraising comes weeks after completing a $10 billion debt and equity round at an approximate valuation of $150 billion.

11 months ago

Regulation

Stablecoin builders rush to preempt regulatory challenges with GENIUS Act on horizon

According to a report by Variant Fund policy lead Salah Ghazzal, players acting now to adapt process that take time will capture advantage.

11 months ago

Lending

Aave active loans hit record $30.5B, commanding 65% of DeFi lending market

Aave also commands a total value locked (TVL) of $42 billion, making it the largest DeFi protocol by TVL.

11 months ago

A suspended golden Bitcoin hangs motionless between red and green leveraged pulls above a glowing horizontal line, capturing a tense sideways market in equilibrium

Analysis

Bitcoin’s next major move post-FOMC relies on staying above $115,200

This threshold represents a critical line for maintaining demand-side momentum, with failure to hold this level risking a contraction toward the range between $105,500 and $115,200.

11 months ago

A silhouetted senator scrutinizes chained settlement documents as a magnified justice seal and Binance coin tip golden scales inside a cyber-lit Capitol hearing room

Politics

Elizabeth Warren probes Justice Department over Binance 2023 settlement terms

The senators criticized the Justice Department for failing to "meaningfully answer" questions Warren initially raised in May about settlement compliance.

11 months ago

Gino Matos Gino Matos has published within the past 30 days.

Gino Matos Recent Articles

Bitcoin risks a $105k retest after losing key support following Fed rate cut

Ripple unveils institutional-focused roadmap for XRPL with native lending protocol and ZKP features

UK and US establish joint task force to develop crypto regulation framework

Grayscale’s ETF offering ADA and XRP captures $22M trading volume in market debut

BitGo files S-1 form for IPO, revealing $3B revenue in 2024

FTX creditors set to receive $1.6B in third distribution round on Sept. 30

Democratic Senators push bipartisan approach to streamline crypto market structure bill

Musk’s xAI reportedly seeking $10B in a new funding round

Stablecoin builders rush to preempt regulatory challenges with GENIUS Act on horizon

Aave active loans hit record $30.5B, commanding 65% of DeFi lending market

Bitcoin’s next major move post-FOMC relies on staying above $115,200

Elizabeth Warren probes Justice Department over Binance 2023 settlement terms

Gino's Top Stories

If Bitcoin breaks $62k over the weekend, a $1.1B short overhang stands ready to pull price down to $60k

Bitcoin reclaiming its $69,000 holder cost basis could open XRP’s path to $1.26

XRP is running a $2.4B debt trap that could wipe out spot buyers the second the Fed speaks

Gino Matos Gino Matos has published within the past 30 days.

Gino Matos Recent Articles

Bitcoin risks a $105k retest after losing key support following Fed rate cut

Ripple unveils institutional-focused roadmap for XRPL with native lending protocol and ZKP features

UK and US establish joint task force to develop crypto regulation framework

Grayscale’s ETF offering ADA and XRP captures $22M trading volume in market debut

BitGo files S-1 form for IPO, revealing $3B revenue in 2024

FTX creditors set to receive $1.6B in third distribution round on Sept. 30

Democratic Senators push bipartisan approach to streamline crypto market structure bill

Musk’s xAI reportedly seeking $10B in a new funding round

Stablecoin builders rush to preempt regulatory challenges with GENIUS Act on horizon

Aave active loans hit record $30.5B, commanding 65% of DeFi lending market

Bitcoin’s next major move post-FOMC relies on staying above $115,200

Elizabeth Warren probes Justice Department over Binance 2023 settlement terms

If Bitcoin breaks $62k over the weekend, a $1.1B short overhang stands ready to pull price down to $60k

Bitcoin reclaiming its $69,000 holder cost basis could open XRP’s path to $1.26

XRP is running a $2.4B debt trap that could wipe out spot buyers the second the Fed speaks

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