Banking
Adoption
BlackRock is reportedly close to filing its Bitcoin ETF application
The world's largest asset manager may be attempting to succeed where all else have failed.
CBDCs
Colombia’s central bank to pilot Ripple’s CBDC Platform
Colombia's central bank will explore blockchain use cases for Ripple's CBDC Platform.
Ordinals
Crypto market cap down $41B: CryptoSlate wMarket update
The wMarket Update condenses the most important price movements in the crypto markets over the reporting period, published 07:45 ET on weekdays.
Crypto
BNB shows signs of recovery: CryptoSlate wMarket update
The wMarket Update condenses the most important price movements in the crypto markets over the reporting period, published 07:45 ET on weekdays.
Partnerships
TRON brings in investment firm DWF Labs to add liquidity to ecosystem
DWF Labs hopes to advance TRON's growth and development, including liquidity provision.
Regulation
Ripple’s chief legal officer calls for investigation after release of Hinman docs
Stuart Alderoty said the internal documents show former SEC Director Hinman had created new laws without authority.
Crypto
XRP outperforms top 10 in stagnant market: CryptoSlate wMarket update
The wMarket Update condenses the most important price movements in the crypto markets over the reporting period, published 07:45 ET on weekdays.
Technology
Apple threatens to remove Damus from App Store over Bitcoin Lightning payments
Damus insinuated that the threat of App Store removal was an attempt to quell 'financial freedom to the masses'.
Analysis
SEC hostilities see Bitcoin dominance spike to 111-week high
Altcoins, particularly SAND, MANA, AXS, suffer sharp drawdowns sending Bitcoin dominance to April 2021 highs.
Crypto
Polygon leads top 10 following weekend crash: CryptoSlate wMarket update
The wMarket Update condenses the most important price movements in the crypto markets over the reporting period, published 07:45 ET on weekdays.
Adoption
Andreessen Horowitz applauds UK’s progressive approach to crypto regulation as a16z to open UK office
VC firm Andreessen Horowitz says U.K. is on the right regulatory path - intends to develop U.K., European crypto ecosystem through London.
Bankruptcy
Do Kwon saga erupts into Montenegrin political scandal
Do Kwon told authorities of associations with a prominent local politician - stirring political commotion.