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Crypto

VanEck officially files first BNB ETF application in the US

VanEck's historic filing aims to pioneer spot BNB access, offering exposure tied to top trading platforms' prices.

1 year ago

Legislation

Democratic opposition threatens GENIUS Act, jeopardizing 2025 crypto agenda – Galaxy

Nine Senate Democrats announced they would oppose cloture without the implementation of recently required changes, hindering the legislation's advancement.

1 year ago

Crime

Israeli authorities arrest Nomad Bridge hacker, approve extradition to US

Gurevich, who stole millions from the Nomad platform, was caught in Israel after he tried fleeing the country under a new name.

1 year ago

A Bitcoin coin is placed against the backdrop of the U.S. flag and Capitol building, symbolizing crypto firms targeting IPO valuations - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate.

Legislation

House Republicans release draft bill to establish federal framework for crypto regulation

The draft precedes a joint hearing scheduled to refine bipartisan legislation on crypto oversight.

1 year ago

Stablecoins

Ripple commits $25 million in RLUSD stablecoin to boost US education

Ripple leverages RLUSD stablecoin to provide critical academic resources and teacher support across underserved US communities.

1 year ago

Investments

Bitcoin and Ethereum lead $2 billion in crypto investment inflows amid market shift

Short-Bitcoin products also draw attention, securing the highest inflows since December 2024 despite a bullish market trend.

1 year ago

People

Binance founder advises Kyrgyzstan to adopt Bitcoin and BNB for national crypto reserve

Kyrgyzstan's crypto strategy receives a boost from Binance founder's advice as the nation gears up for a digital future.

1 year ago

Layer-2

Vitalik Buterin highlights risk of weak proof systems in Ethereum Layer-2 rollout

Buterin supports multisig setups to mitigate proof system vulnerabilities in Layer-2.

1 year ago

Adoption

Maldives bets $8.8 billion on blockchain to counter economic and debt challenges

Maldives' $8.8 billion finance city aims to both transform its economy and attract crypto investments in a tax-free haven.

1 year ago

Tokenization

Worldcoin faces regulatory setback in Indonesia over compliance issues

Worldcoin's registration woes in Indonesia add to a string of global regulatory challenges.

1 year ago

Tether dives into sci-fi inspired AI as USDT nears $150 billion circulation

Tether's AI roadmap includes decentralized communication, brain-to-device interfaces, and local device applications for enhanced privacy.

1 year ago

Adoption

Arizona senator vows to reintroduce Bitcoin reserve bill despite governor’s veto

Governor Hobbs' veto did not deter senator Rogers, who insists future leadership will embrace Bitcoin's potential.

1 year ago

Adoption

Litecoin climbs on hopes of ETF green light from SEC

Market analysts speculate on Litecoin’s ETF prospects as SEC deadline approaches.

1 year ago

Technology

Solana averts catastrophe with quiet patch of major token vulnerability

Solana's quick patch averts disaster, but critics argue it highlights centralization risks.

1 year ago

Crypto

Shardeum: The Layer-1 That’s Making Blockchain More Accessible for Developers

Shardeum is revolutionizing blockchain decentralization and scalability with its autoscaling EVM-based architecture and lightweight node requirements.

1 year ago

Analysis

Bitcoin slides below $95,000 as weekend macro pressures weigh on markets

Bitcoin's retreat reflects broader financial tension amid rising yields and geopolitical uncertainties.

1 year ago

Stablecoins

U.S. stablecoin regulation could be delayed as pro-crypto Democrats pull support

As Republicans are trying to expedite the vote for the GENIUS Act, the latest opposition from nine Democrats could derail their plan.

1 year ago