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An Ethereum token ascends between dual momentum arrows toward the highlighted $5.2K price band on a graph skyline - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate.

Ethereum hits record 12 million daily smart contract calls as traders eye the $5200 ceiling

CryptoQuant's weekly report shows massive whale accumulation raises questions about whether new inflows can fuel the next breakout.

8 months ago

Three glowing folders marked with Solana, XRP, and HBAR logos sit in a DTCC drawer under an SEC seal, signaling pre-launch listings without approval

ETF

Fidelity and Canary stir crypto markets with DTCC-listed altcoin ETFs amid SEC delays

The DTCC listing of these ETFs without SEC approval highlights procedural readiness and market anticipation.

8 months ago

A split-scene shows a miner at a crossroads between glowing Bitcoin ASIC halls under a maxed hashrate gauge and a neon AI data center competing for the same power grid

Mining

Bitcoin hashrate at record, margins pinched: Will miners sell or pivot amid AI power land‑grab?

Margins vanish as difficulty hits 136 trillion and power costs surge worldwide.

8 months ago

A neon financial tableau shows a sharp monthly downturn alongside a rising quarterly arc, with capital streams feeding DeFi, AI, payments, gaming, cybersecurity, and stablecoin infrastructure icons

Analysis

Crypto funding falls 30% in August despite strong quarterly performance

Despite the monthly drop, August numbers for raises from venture capital funds align with July's numbers.

8 months ago

DAOs

Aave reduces Scroll exposure amid turmoil in governance model

Scroll’s governance halt prompts Aave to recalibrate risk management for continued protocol stability.

8 months ago

Crypto

Coinbase demands SEC accountability after lost Gary Gensler’s text messages episode

Coinbase seeks expedited discovery, sanctions, and immediate production of all responsive communications from SEC in a Sept. 11 filing.

8 months ago

A massive transparent ETF cube marked with REX and Osprey floats above Wall Street alongside XRP, Dogecoin, and Bonk coins - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate.

ETF

REX-Osprey XRP and memecoin ETFs to debut with different structure next week

The REX-Osprey ETFs employed a registered investment company (RIC) structure, which distinguishes them from both traditional spot crypto ETFs and the SSK approach.

8 months ago

Lending

Figure debuts with 24% gain as blockchain lending platform achieves $6.6 billion valuation

The blockchain-native lending platform reached an intraday peak of $36.13, representing a 44.5% surge, before settling at closing levels.

8 months ago

A digital illustration shows BlackRock’s name above a network of glowing blockchain cubes, symbolizing its move to tokenize ETF shares - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate.

RWA

BlackRock looking to tokenize ETF shares to expand its digital asset infrastructure

The report comes in the same week as Nasdaq filed with the SEC to trade tokenized stocks and ETFs on its platform.

8 months ago

A hand holds a Kraken-branded phone with a perpetual contracts interface as holographic stock and crypto logos bridge a classical finance building to a blockchain grid

Exchanges

Kraken unveils perpetual contracts to simplify crypto trading for retail investors

Built into Kraken's main app, the perpetual contracts are designed to offer more intuitive and accessible derivative trading for retail investors.

8 months ago

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Analysis

Bitcoin faces critical test at $114k as low liquidity threatens further upside action

Bitcoin faces mounting pressure from conflicting forces as recent buyers realize losses while earlier investors take profits.

8 months ago

A glowing Bitcoin vault with orbital rings overlooks the Seoul skyline, symbolizing Bitplanet’s $50M SGA acquisition and its push toward top-ten global BTC holdings

Crypto

South Korea’s Bitplanet eyes top Bitcoin 10 holder status with $50M SGA acquisition

Jason Fang's appointment as Chairman marks a new chapter for Bitplanet as it integrates SGA's resources to expand Bitcoin-focused offerings.

8 months ago

Partnerships

TRON, Binance, and TRM Labs Highlight T3 FCU at CoinDesk: Policy & Regulation, TRON DAO Featured as 3 Block Sponsor

TRON DAO's T3 Financial Crimes Unit freezes $250M in global illicit assets as part of a groundbreaking initiative to combat cryptocurrency-related malfeasance.

8 months ago

A melting USDH coin flows into a storm drain as Ethena’s emblem glows in a nearby puddle - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate.

Stablecoins

Ethena Labs drops out of Hyperliquid’s USDH stablecoin bid citing ecosystem concerns

Ethena Labs congratulates Native Markets as withdrawal from USDH contest clears the path for competitors.

8 months ago

An underwater Bitcoin whale made of glowing coins awakens, with three address orbs and a small stream headed toward a Kraken portal symbolizing partial movement to exchange

Trading

Dormant Bitcoin whale last active at $12 per BTC awakens sending funds to Kraken

The sudden BTC whale activity suggests profit-taking as long-term holders cash in on Bitcoin's historical gains

8 months ago

Neon ETF pipes pour into a Bitcoin vault while a thin mining conveyor trickles new coins beneath a glowing Fed rate gauge, symbolizing demand overwhelming limited issuance if cuts arrive

Analysis

Next week’s rate cut to unleash billions in daily inflows for Bitcoin ETFs

One day of inflows matched nearly two weeks of new issuance, raising questions about supply under easier policy.

8 months ago

Neon-lit Hong Kong skyline with Chainlink, UBS, and DigiFT logos linked by glowing smart-contract rails to tokenized fund cubes and a vault, symbolizing automated distribution under Cyberport

Technology

Chainlink, UBS, and DigiFT team up to automate tokenized funds in Hong Kong

The new framework is set to demonstrate how blockchain can revolutionize the global $132 trillion asset management industry.

8 months ago

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Ethereum hits record 12 million daily smart contract calls as traders eye the $5200 ceiling

Fidelity and Canary stir crypto markets with DTCC-listed altcoin ETFs amid SEC delays

Bitcoin hashrate at record, margins pinched: Will miners sell or pivot amid AI power land‑grab?

Crypto funding falls 30% in August despite strong quarterly performance

Aave reduces Scroll exposure amid turmoil in governance model

Coinbase demands SEC accountability after lost Gary Gensler’s text messages episode

REX-Osprey XRP and memecoin ETFs to debut with different structure next week

Figure debuts with 24% gain as blockchain lending platform achieves $6.6 billion valuation

BlackRock looking to tokenize ETF shares to expand its digital asset infrastructure

Kraken unveils perpetual contracts to simplify crypto trading for retail investors

Bitcoin faces critical test at $114k as low liquidity threatens further upside action

South Korea’s Bitplanet eyes top Bitcoin 10 holder status with $50M SGA acquisition

TRON, Binance, and TRM Labs Highlight T3 FCU at CoinDesk: Policy & Regulation, TRON DAO Featured as 3 Block Sponsor

Ethena Labs drops out of Hyperliquid’s USDH stablecoin bid citing ecosystem concerns

Dormant Bitcoin whale last active at $12 per BTC awakens sending funds to Kraken

Next week’s rate cut to unleash billions in daily inflows for Bitcoin ETFs

Chainlink, UBS, and DigiFT team up to automate tokenized funds in Hong Kong

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