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Tokenization

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token surges past $50 amid stablecoin proposal competition

Paxos and Agora vie for USDH control with distinct revenue strategies and open infrastructure pledges.

8 months ago

Crypto

Critics argue Stripe’s blockchain ambitions clashes with crypto decentralization

Christian Catalini, who created Meta's Libra, believes Stripe's Tempo could be doomed since permissionless networks are the future.

8 months ago

Crypto

Tether CEO refutes claims that the firm sold Bitcoin and bought gold

CEO Paolo Ardoino said that Tether did not sell any BTC and that it will continue to invest in “safe assets like Bitcoin, Gold and Land.”

8 months ago

Culture

Open letter to Bitcoin Core: ‘Bitcoin is and must remain censorship resistant’

Bitcoin Core faces rising backlash as node operators protest censorship and policy changes, and the debate over neutrality rages.

8 months ago

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RWA

Tokenized assets are already nearing $300 billion led by stablecoins

Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) are breaking records, nearing $300 billion in 2025, with some projections placing the market at $30 trillion by 2034.

8 months ago

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Analysis

If selling $2 billion crashes the BTC price, why doesn’t buying $83B send it to space?

Why does a $2 billion BTC sale crash the BTC price, but $83B of steady buying in 2025 barely move the dial?

8 months ago

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Crypto

At over $3,600 an ounce, everyone’s buying gold

Everyone’s buying gold as prices hit a record $3,600, fueled by global reserve diversification, central banks, and nations like El Salvador and the BRIC countries.

8 months ago

Crypto

Are crypto treasury companies a marvel of financial engineering or a ticking time bomb?

Understanding crypto treasury companies' amplified returns and their leveraged risks is crucial in assessing their potential impact on financial markets.

8 months ago

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Crypto

Polygon developer calls World Liberty Financial the ‘scam of all scams”

A Polygon developer whose wallet was blacklisted claims World Liberty Financial is the "new age mafia" that "stole" his funds.

8 months ago

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Slate Sunday

Beyond the trillion-dollar hype, is decentralized infrastructure ready to power the world?

Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) is transforming real-world resources like wireless, data, storage, and energy through blockchain-powered incentives.

8 months ago

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Stablecoins

Euro stablecoins are 0.15% of the market. Here’s how Europe catches up

ECB advisor warns euro stablecoins face strategic risk amidst rising dollar dominance

8 months ago

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The AI economy needs new payment rails: How stablecoins and lightning fit the bill

AI demands new financial rails for autonomous transactions

8 months ago

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People

From Jamie Dimon to Donald Trump: Why everyone eventually understands Bitcoin

What was once met with skepticism and doubt is now universally accepted at the highest level. Despite the resistance, eventually everyone understands Bitcoin.

8 months ago

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Macro

The Nasdaq’s historic market cap surge is unprecedented and ‘insane’

The Nasdaq’s market capitalization has hit unprecedented highs relative to the U.S. M2 money supply, sparking concerns about sustainability.

8 months ago

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Crypto

Why was Michael Saylor’s Strategy snubbed by a S&P 500 secret committee?

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) missed out on S&P 500 inclusion while Robinhood was surprisingly added, exposing the committee’s discretionary process.

8 months ago

A stormy blue-gray city with a drooping briefcase and falling arrow on the left shifts into a radiant gold-and-green scene of rising abstract coins and an upward arrow on the right, symbolizing crypto gains from weak jobs data.

Macro

Here’s how a weak jobs report could spell gains for crypto

A weak jobs report may boost crypto markets as investors anticipate looser monetary policy, driving demand for alternative assets like Bitcoin.

8 months ago

DeFi

Ethena token rallies over 12% following StablecoinX’s $530 million capital raise

The Ethena (ENA) token surged over 12% after StablecoinX announced a $530 million capital raise and expanded its holdings.

8 months ago

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Hyperliquid’s HYPE token surges past $50 amid stablecoin proposal competition

Critics argue Stripe’s blockchain ambitions clashes with crypto decentralization

Tether CEO refutes claims that the firm sold Bitcoin and bought gold

Open letter to Bitcoin Core: ‘Bitcoin is and must remain censorship resistant’

Tokenized assets are already nearing $300 billion led by stablecoins

If selling $2 billion crashes the BTC price, why doesn’t buying $83B send it to space?

At over $3,600 an ounce, everyone’s buying gold

Are crypto treasury companies a marvel of financial engineering or a ticking time bomb?

Polygon developer calls World Liberty Financial the ‘scam of all scams”

Beyond the trillion-dollar hype, is decentralized infrastructure ready to power the world?

Euro stablecoins are 0.15% of the market. Here’s how Europe catches up

The AI economy needs new payment rails: How stablecoins and lightning fit the bill

From Jamie Dimon to Donald Trump: Why everyone eventually understands Bitcoin

The Nasdaq’s historic market cap surge is unprecedented and ‘insane’

Why was Michael Saylor’s Strategy snubbed by a S&P 500 secret committee?

Here’s how a weak jobs report could spell gains for crypto

Ethena token rallies over 12% following StablecoinX’s $530 million capital raise

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