SharpLink Gaming has established a significant Ethereum reserve, acquiring more than 176,000 ETH at an average price of $2,626 per token, according to a statement released on June 13. The $463 million investment marks the company as the first Nasdaq-listed firm to implement an Ethereum-focused treasury strategy. In addition, the company is the largest public […]
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The Israel-Iran conflict has triggered a wave of speculation across the crypto sector, with traders pouring millions into prediction markets. On Polymarket, a decentralized platform that allows users to wager on real-world outcomes, betting volume linked to the crisis has now exceeded $7 million across over 20 markets. Tensions escalated sharply on June 13 when […]
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A growing number of public companies are committing significant funds to XRP treasuries, with total commitments approaching the $1 billion milestone. The move signals rising institutional interest in integrating blockchain-based assets into corporate financial strategies. Momentum builds around corporate XRP reserves On June 12, Singapore-based Web3 firm Trident Digital revealed plans to raise up to […]
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Shopify is rolling out support for USDC payments, allowing consumers to pay with stablecoins via Shopify Payments and Shop Pay. The feature, developed in partnership with Coinbase and launching on the exchange’s Base blockchain, is available in early access starting this week and will expand to more merchants over the coming months. New payment rails […]
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The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), which handles the clearing and settlement of nearly all U.S. stock trades, is exploring the issuance of a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, The Information reported on June 12, citing sources familiar with the matter. According to the report, DTCC is in the early stages of evaluating whether to launch […]
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Hong Kong is stepping up its fight against crypto-related money laundering by working with the University of Hong Kong (HKU) on technology-driven solutions, including improved tracking of virtual asset flows. The new effort was revealed in a government statement on June 12, following a four-day workshop focused on enhancing anti-money laundering (AML) strategies. Collaborative effort […]
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A growing share of Bitcoin’s circulating supply is now concentrated in the hands of major institutional players and centralized entities, a new report by Gemini and Glassnode reveals. According to the findings, over 30% of Bitcoin’s supply is now controlled by just 216 centralized holders across six key categories, including crypto exchanges, ETFs and funds, […]
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes XRP could soon take a meaningful slice of the global payments sector. In a recent video shared on X, Garlinghouse projected that XRP might capture as much as 14% of the volume currently processed through Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) within the next five years. He argued that […]
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Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said the “megatrend” of public companies adding Bitcoin (BTC) to treasury reserves will continue accelerating as the movement is still in its early stages. Hougan made the statement during a June 10 interview on CNBC, where he highlighted that 79 listed firms now hold roughly $57 billion worth of Bitcoin as of […]
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GameStop Corp. plans to raise $1.75 billion through a private offering of convertible senior notes due 2032, as the company explores digital asset investments, including potential Bitcoin acquisitions, under its updated investment strategy, according to a June 11 press release. The zero-coupon notes will be offered to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the […]
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Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan confirmed the lender plans to issue a dollar-pegged stablecoin and is working on an internal build conducted alongside other industry participants, Reuters reported on June 11. However, Moynihan added that any progress in a potential launch would be contingent on forthcoming federal rules. He also told investors the bank […]
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World Chain has integrated native USD Coin (USDC) and Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol V2 (CCTP V2), marking a significant partnership between the biometric identity blockchain and one of the largest regulated stablecoin issuers in the world. The upgrade replaces bridged USDC with native issuance on World Chain, while retaining the same smart contract address, allowing […]
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Interactive Strength (TRNR), a Nasdaq-listed fitness technology firm, is entering the digital asset space by launching what it describes as the first artificial intelligence-driven crypto treasury. The company plans to acquire $500 million worth of Fetch.ai’s FET tokens, according to a June 11 announcement. TRNR has started building its token position, backed by an initial […]
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VivoPower has committed $100 million in XRP to Flare Network’s ecosystem in a bid to boost returns on its digital asset holdings, according to a June 11 statement. Through this move, VivoPower intends to leverage Flare’s on-chain protocols, including Firelight, to generate sustainable yield from its XRP reserves. The company plans to channel all earned […]
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A growing divide is emerging among US states over how to approach digital assets, with some jurisdictions warming up to Bitcoin and blockchain innovation, while others are slamming the brakes. This has become particularly evident in how Connecticut and Louisiana offer contrasting responses to the evolving crypto economy through recent legislative efforts. No Bitcoin reserve […]
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Fortune 500 companies and global asset managers continued to expand blockchain activity and allocations during the first half of 2025, according to Coinbase’s latest State of Crypto report. Six in ten Fortune 500 executives say their firms run on-chain initiatives, and the average number of projects per company jumped to 9.7 from 5.8 year on […]
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The Blockchain Group on June 10 won shareholder approval to raise more than €10 billion ($11 billion) for additional Bitcoin (BTC) purchases effective immediately, formalizing a proposal first aired one day earlier. During an ordinary and extraordinary general meeting, investors holding 39% of voting rights backed every resolution with support exceeding 95%, according to a […]
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Guggenheim Partners is bringing its Treasury-backed fixed-income product to the XRP Ledger (XRPL) through a new partnership with Ripple, Bloomberg News reported on June 10. Guggenheim Treasury Services, a subsidiary of the investment giant, will offer tokenized US commercial paper with customized maturity terms of up to 397 days on XRPL. The product is fully […]
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World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi venture linked to US President Donald Trump, has drawn a $7.5 million USDT loan through the Aave lending platform. On June 10, blockchain analytics firm Onchain Lens reported that WLFI supplied assets worth more than $52 million to Aave. This included 7,900 Ethereum (ETH) valued at $21 million, 162.69 […]
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Two new Coinbase ads recently hit U.S. screens, reviving crypto’s populist pitch at a time when inflation is stubborn, Bitcoin is soaring, and Americans are once again talking about “building.” One spot reframes Bitcoin as “money from the future,” while another shows how a U.S. home’s price has dropped from 30,000 BTC to just 5 […]
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Magic Eden publicly promoted the Trump Wallet, but conflicting claims and legal fallout raise questions about how clearly the partnership was understood.
Could Marathon Digital Holdings be in exploratory talks with Exxon Mobil and Saudi Aramco to colocate Bitcoin mining units at oilfields, directly tapping flare-gas for power? Crypto Twitter thinks it’s possible, and if confirmed, the partnership could turbocharge the scale and legitimacy of gas-to-Bitcoin operations, turning waste methane into a monetized digital asset while addressing […]
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Ripple plans to offer up to $200,000 in grants to Japanese startups building on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The initiative, announced on June 9, is part of the company’s broader effort to foster blockchain innovation in Japan. According to the statement, the funding is tied to a new partnership with Web3 Salon, a program supported […]
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OpenSea’s rollout of its OS2 platform has driven its highest user growth in over two years, suggesting that the long-dormant NFT market may be flickering back to life. Monthly active users on OpenSea jumped to roughly 467,000 in May, marking a 44% increase from April and the most since April 2023. While sales volumes remain […]
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Welcome to Slate Sundays, CryptoSlate’s new weekly feature showcasing in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and thought-provoking op-eds that go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas and voices shaping the future of crypto. One of the main takeaways from TOKEN2049 earlier this year was that the UAE, and Dubai in particular, is the hottest spot (quite literally) […]
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Spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) notched a 14-session streak of net inflows as of June 5, fueled by investment advisors and hedge fund managers. According to Bloomberg data shared by ETF Store CEO Nate Geraci, Ethereum ETFs since May 20 added roughly $812 million. This movement resulted in total net inflows of over $3 […]
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Gemini confidentially filed a draft registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (IPO) of Class A common stock, according to a June 6 statement. The exchange controlled by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss stated that the share count and price range will be determined once regulators complete their […]
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