Technology
Why developers are calling latest Bitcoin code “malware”
Bitcoin Core’s v30 update widens on-chain data use, splitting the community over innovation vs. bloat.
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Derivatives
How XRP moves compared to Bitcoin during market volatility
Is XRP turning into Bitcoin’s high-beta mirror?
Analysis
The Big Bitcoin Short: This guy made $200M timing Trump’s tariff post perfectly
The record $19 billion liquidation spree is reviving debate over whether crypto trades tied to policy leaks could ever qualify as insider trading.
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Investments
Trump’s tariff on China spurs record $10 billion volume for Bitcoin funds
Bitcoin stands out with $2.67 billion in inflows, while Ethereum lags amid tariff-induced market volatility.
Trading
Crypto market rebounds as Bitcoin and Ethereum recover but volatility signals persist
Despite a sharp market rebound, over $626 million in losses highlight persistent volatility and uncertainty in the crypto space.
Slate Sunday
Build it and they will come may not be enough for Bitcoin DeFi
There's a thriving ecosystem called Bitcoin DeFi (BTCFi for those in the know). The only problem? As 65% of Bitcoin holders can't name a single protocol, not that many people are in the know.
Market
A blip in ‘Uptober’: crypto’s October reckoning beyond the $20B washout
As the dust settles on the biggest crypto market crash in history and leverage’s excesses were forcibly purged from the ecosystem, Bitcoin's resilience shines.
Adoption
How much Bitcoin will you need to retire? This new calculator will tell you
CryptoSlate’s Bitcoin Retirement Calculator turns a complex question into a practical plan. Plug in your age, target spending, and BTC stack, then compare Base, Bull, and Bear outcomes shaped by real macro and policy factors.
ETF
If the debasement trade would catapult Bitcoin, why is the market down?
If gold is benefiting from the debasement trade, why is Bitcoin down by 4.2% on the week?
