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ASTER is a rebranded derivative platform token with a max supply of 8 billion, focusing on community incentives and decentralized exchange features.

All metrics in the spot, futures, and derivatives markets point to profit-taking rather than renewed accumulation among investors

For an industry that prides itself on decentralization and constantly lauds its benefits, crypto exchanges being so reliant on vulnerable centralized cloud platforms for their own infrastructure feels like hypocrisy, argues Dr. Max Li, founder and CEO of OORT.

Wildly successful ETFs, accelerating institutional adoption and friendly regulatory policy, yet bitcoin watches from the sidelines as other assets surge. What gives?

Welcome to Slate Sunday, CryptoSlate’s 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. Self‑custody was once the ultimate badge of credibility in crypto. A declaration of faith in sovereignty over convenience, code over blind trust, and cryptography over […] The post When the wrench comes for the wallet: Why Bitcoin’s biggest believers are handing over their keys appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The FTX founder is looking for a fresh trial on his fraud and conspiracy charges. He's got an uphill battle.

Blockchain has transitioned from arena sponsorships to mission-critical stadium infrastructure. Sport has enabled blockchain’s mainstream moment. Opinion by: Dima Saksonov, founder and CEO of Atleta Network The sports industry has become the distribution channel for blockchain’s mainstream moment. Leagues, teams and venues are running verifiable ticketing, identity and rights-management systems as mission-critical infrastructure that operates at stadium scale. This shift has positioned sports organizations as decisive buyers that carry blockchain into everyday fan experiences. Read more

ChatGPT warned about a potential sell-the-news event.

After October’s delays caused by the U.S. government shutdown, ETF issuers are finding new ways to bring spot crypto funds to market.

In a breakthrough for global markets, President Donald Trump has secured a far-reaching deal for US-China trade. The agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping de-escalates tensions between the world’s two largest economies. According to the official White House fact sheet, the agreement includes China’s commitment to suspend new export controls on rare earths and critical […] The post US-China trade deal marks the biggest de-escalation yet for global markets appeared first on CryptoSlate.

XRP nears $2.60 resistance as traders await a breakout. A close above $2.72 could target $3.00, while a drop below $2.54 risks fall to $2.02. The post XRP Price Prediction: $2.60 Resistance the Last Hurdle Before A Potential Move to $3.00 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum consolidates near $3,866 as bullish patterns form. Analysts see a potential $4,500 breakout by December 2025 if $4,000 resistance gives way. The post Ethereum Price Prediction: December 2025 Forecast Points to $4,500 based on Bullish Indicators appeared first on Cryptonews.

FTX creditors may get only a fraction of their expected payouts once adjusted for Bitcoin, Ether and Solana’s current prices, according to creditor representative Sunil. FTX creditors may receive far less than initially believed once payouts are adjusted for today’s inflated crypto valuations, according to Sunil, a prominent FTX creditor representative. In a Sunday post on X, Sunil estimated that the real crypto recovery rate for FTX creditors ranges between 9% and 46%, noting that the actual value could be even lower as Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and Solana (SOL) prices have surged since the exchange’s collapse in 2022. “FTX creditors are not whole,” he wrote, adding that the exchange’s planned 143% fiat repayment doesn’t reflect losses in crypto-denominated terms. Read more

HASH and TRUMP have lost the most value daily.

Robert Kiyosaki warns of a “massive crash,” yet Bitcoin holds $110K support. Is this fear-driven caution a setup for BTC’s next big move? The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Is Kiyosaki’s Crash Warning the Catalyst for a Major BTC Price Movement? appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP Tundra runs on two ledgers — the XRP Ledger (XRPL) for governance and reserves, and Solana for high-throughput execution. To keep both environments in sync, the project integrates Chainlink oracles as the data backbone for price inputs, emissions records, and validator metrics. Oracle delivery to both chains removes manual coordination and keeps staking and […]

Arca’s Jeff Dorman criticized Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong for referencing prediction market bets during the company’s earnings call. The post Arca’s Jeff Dorman Slams Coinbase CEO for Prediction Market Stunt on Earnings Call appeared first on Cryptonews.

Iran’s energy chief says 95% of the country’s 427,000 crypto mining rigs operate illegally, consuming massive power and destabilizing the national grid. Iran’s crypto mining industry is facing a widespread illegal mining crisis, with authorities estimating that over 95% of the country’s 427,000 active mining devices are operating without authorization. Akbar Hasan Beklou, CEO of the Tehran Province Electricity Distribution Company, said on Sunday that Iran has become the world’s fourth-largest crypto mining hub, fueled by the country’s heavily subsidized electricity prices, which have made it a “paradise for illegal miners.” These unlicensed operations consume more than 1,400 megawatts of power around the clock, placing immense pressure on the national grid and threatening the stability of electricity supplies. Read more

Polymarket’s ban in Romania follows similar crackdowns in the US, France, Belgium, Poland, Singapore and Thailand, where regulators cited unlicensed gambling activity. Romania’s National Office for Gambling (ONJN) has blacklisted leading prediction market Polymarket, calling it an unlicensed gambling platform operating outside state oversight. The decision follows what regulators described as a surge in crypto-based betting during Romania’s presidential and local elections, where Polymarket’s trading volume reportedly exceeded $600 million, according to a recent statement from the regulator. ONJN added that the platform’s activity constitutes “counterpart betting,” meaning users wager money against one another on the outcomes of future events, a model that falls squarely under gambling laws, regardless of its blockchain-based format. Read more

Fintechs bypass traditional banking to offer stablecoin access, yield and spending in emerging markets. Programmable money leapfrogs legacy infrastructure. Opinion by: Morgan Krupetsky, vice president of Onchain Finance at Ava Labs On the heels of the GENIUS Act’s passing, the next era of stablecoin usage is being driven by a growing cohort of fintechs and neobanks — integrating stablecoins into their product and service offerings, going where traditional systems have found it economically or operationally infeasible to do so, and, as such, growing their competitive edge.  These challenger systems are providing a direct way for people and businesses to more readily access and store stable value in mobile wallets; to navigate financial stability concerns around hyperinflation and currency volatility; to effectuate remittances and other cross-border transactions; to access credit and savings; and ultimately to spend down or against their holdings in real time.  Read more