The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could soon approve spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for digital assets with a strong futures market presence. A recent filing from the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) offers new clues about how the agency may approach crypto ETF approvals in the future. SEC’s crypto ETF listing standard On July […]
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Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi revealed that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will not bring criminal charges against the crypto venture firm, as Tornado Cash co‑founder Roman Storm’s federal trial in Manhattan neared its conclusion. Qureshi, whose investment firm backed several blockchain startups, wrote on social media that federal prosecutor Nathan Rehn told the […]
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Solana‑based xStocks have cleared a new milestone one month after their June 30 debut, with cumulative trading volume reaching $1.66 billion as of July 30. According to the project’s official dashboard at Dune, the growth has been driven overwhelmingly by centralized exchange (CEX) activity. CEX volume stands at $1.57 billion, roughly 95% of the total, while decentralized venues […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) registered a 1.11% hourly drawdown after the Federal Reserve kept its target range at 4.25%–4.50%, trading at $116,320.13 as of press time following a quick visit below the $116,000 threshold. This is the largest correction recorded during a single hour of trading since July 14, when BTC retraced 1.14% Major cap altcoins registered […]
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President Donald Trump’s administration released its most detailed digital asset policy report on Wednesday, outlining a broad regulatory roadmap for crypto but offered no new insight into the government’s proposed strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. The 163-page document, prepared by the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, consolidates the administration’s position across stablecoin regulation, tax […]
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Polygon’s proof‑of‑stake (PoS) network suffered a one‑hour outage on July 30 that disrupted apps and users. According to Polygon CEO and founder Sandeep Nailwal, the incident did not stop block production. However, QuickNode Status reported that block production stopped for one hour at block height 74,592,238, echoing other reports made by users on X. Consensus […]
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On July 29, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved in-kind creation and redemption mechanisms for spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded products (ETPs), marking a major shift in the structural framework underpinning crypto investment vehicles. The decision replaces the cash-only model used in the first wave of crypto ETPs and aligns the regulatory architecture for […]
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Coinbase’s Layer 2 network, Base, has emerged as the leading blockchain for daily token creation, surpassing Solana for the first time since 2023. This shift is primarily driven by Zora, a protocol that enables users to turn digital content into tradable tokens. Base flips Solana According to data compiled by Sealaunch on Dune Analytics, Base […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) remains boxed between $105,000 and $125,000, but a breakout could prompt prices toward $141,000, according to Glassnode’s July 29 report. The Short‑Term Holder (STH) cost basis, a key pivot between bullish and bearish local regimes, sits near $105,400. This metric is key to defining BTC’s subsequent movements. Price has repeatedly met resistance around […]
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Teucrium 2x Long Daily XRP ETF (XXRP) reached $323.6 million in net flows this week, being the first XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) traded in the US to surpass the $300 million threshold. According to VettaFi’s data, XXRP now represents 52.5% of the total $616 million in net flows registered by US-traded XRP ETFs. Notably, all […]
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Strategy closed a $2.521 billion initial public offering of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC) and immediately used the proceeds to expand its Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. The company said it purchased 21,021 BTC at an average $117,256 apiece, lifting holdings to about 628,791 BTC as of July 29. The aggregate cost […]
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Senator Cynthia Lummis (R‑Wyo.) introduced the 21st Century Mortgage Act on July 29, legislation that aims to bring US underwriting into the digital era by requiring Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider digital assets when assessing single‑family mortgage eligibility. The bill directs the government‑sponsored enterprises to recognize assets recorded on cryptographically secured ledgers and […]
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BlackRock stated that stablecoins now sit at the heart of the “future of finance,” and the recently approved GENIUS Act gives them a clear lane as everyday payment instruments. In a July 28 report, the BlackRock Investment Institute wrote that stablecoins “look here to stay” and that recent legislation cements their use in payments rather […]
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved orders allowing authorized participants to create and redeem shares of spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) exchange‑traded products (ETP) in kind. According to a July 29 statement, the agency framed the move as aligning crypto funds with standard practice in commodity‑based ETPs. Additionally, it said the change should […]
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Billionaire Bill Miller IV says proof‑of‑stake blockchains such as Ethereum and Solana are unlikely to “win at the end of the day,” arguing that Bitcoin’s proof‑of‑work design confers a durability other networks can’t match. In a July 28 interview with CNBC’s “Closing Bell,” the billionaire investor said recent US policy moves may give proof‑of‑stake assets […]
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A new report by Standard Chartered identifies publicly traded Ethereum (ETH) treasury companies as a distinct and rapidly evolving asset class, separate from exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and traditional crypto investment vehicles. According to the report, these firms are not holding ETH for speculative purposes. Instead, they are positioning their balance sheets around staking yields, DeFi […]
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) acknowledged on July 29 a Nasdaq proposal to amend BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) so the fund may stake the ETH it holds. Nasdaq’s filing would delete a prior representation that neither BlackRock nor the custodian would use any ETH held by the exchange-traded fund (ETF) to validate […]
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Bitcoin investment firm Twenty One Capital is set to receive 5,800 BTC from stablecoin issuer Tether as it prepares for its upcoming public listing, according to a July 29 statement. This inflow would bring the firm’s total Bitcoin holdings to over 43,500 BTC, making it the third-largest corporate holder globally. It would rank just behind […]
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Stablecoin search interest reached an all-time high this month, days before the White House signed the GENIUS Act into law. New Google Trends data shows that search activity for “stablecoins” peaked globally just as U.S. policymakers finalized a federal framework for payment stablecoins, the first of its kind in the country. Interest in the term […]
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BitMine, the largest corporate holder of Ethereum (ETH), believes the asset’s fair value could be as high as $60,000, far above its current market price of around $3,800. In a July 28 post on X, BitMine also noted that some long-term models place ETH’s potential value at more than $700,000. [Editor’s Note: At $700,000, Ethereum’s […]
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Spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are close to breaking the $10 billion mark in inflows this month, as BlackRock’s ETHA makes its way to the spot of fourth-largest ETF by inflows in the last 30 days. According to Farside Investors’ data, spot Ethereum ETFs accumulated $9.3 billion in inflows as of July 25. This […]
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Data center Hyperscale Data announced that it has begun purchasing XRP as part of a previously stated plan to acquire up to $10 million of the token, with the company’s shares jumping up to 12% amid the announcement. The company stated in a July 28 announcement that the reports will summarize digital asset activity from […]
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A fast‑moving fight over mining power consumed Monero’s weekend after Sergey Ivancheglo used X to promote an “economic” campaign to dominate the network’s hashrate, which was met by community resistance. The fight escalated after Ivancheglo, the figure behind Qubic and better known as Come‑from‑Beyond (CFB), confirmed the takeover intentions with an incentive-driven 51% attack. As […]
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Interactive Brokers is considering launching a stablecoin for customers, a move that would add one of the world’s largest discount brokerages to the list of firms using crypto, Reuters reported on July 28. Founder Thomas Peterffy said in an interview with the newswire that the company is “working on potentially issuing stablecoins.” However, a final […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded from a local low near $114,800, closing last week about 2.1% higher at $119,580 and turning the range floor into tentative support, according to Bitfinex Alpha’s July 28 report. The recovery has stabilized spot prices, but derivatives data suggest a more fragile backdrop as leverage rebuilds across major and altcoins. Leverage runs […]
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Tron Inc. has filed to raise up to $1 billion as part of an ambitious push to grow its TRX token reserves, capitalizing on a dramatic surge in its stock following a recent merger. The company, formerly known as SRM Entertainment, disclosed the fundraising plans in a Form S-3 registration statement with the U.S. Securities […]
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PayPal has launched a new initiative, “Pay with Crypto,” aimed at streamlining global commerce and significantly reducing the cost of cross-border transactions, according to a July 28 statement. According to the company, the service offers merchants a 90% reduction in international transaction fees compared to traditional credit card processors. Pay with crypto This is made […]
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Bitcoin has entered the final week of July with a visible imbalance in its price structure. The CME Bitcoin futures market reopened on Sunday, July 27, nearly $1,770 above where it had last traded on Friday, July 25, creating an upward gap between $118,295 and $120,065. This is the widest weekend gap since mid-June and […]
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Large volumes of Pudgy Penguin’s PENGU tokens are flowing from the project’s deployment address to centralized exchanges (CEXs), raising questions amid a strong market rally. On July 28, blockchain analyst EmberCN, citing Arkham Intelligence data, reported that more than 206.9 million PENGU tokens, valued at approximately $8.91 million, were transferred to various CEXs within the […]
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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. If 2024 was the year of the dragon, 2025 has been the year of the stablecoin. U.S. dollar-backed digital assets, in particular, have taken […]
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