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The following is a guest post and opinion of Robert Schmitt, Founder of Cork Protocol. Many people view crypto treasury strategy companies as a form of leveraged crypto exposure to digital assets. In many ways, this thinking is correct, as these companies seek to deliver amplified returns by strategically accumulating and managing digital assets on […] The post Are crypto treasury companies a marvel of financial engineering or a ticking time bomb? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Polygon developer Bruno Skvorc lashed out at World Liberty Financial (WLF) on Saturday, accusing the company of stealing his funds. In a post on X, Skvorc wrote: “…they stole my money, and because it’s the @POTUS family, I can’t do anything about it.” Skvorc was one of the hundreds of users, including Tron founder and […] The post Polygon developer calls World Liberty Financial the ‘scam of all scams” appeared first on CryptoSlate.

After the June slump, Uniswap has surged by 28.3% and reclaimed the top DEX spot.

Christian Catalini warns that corporate-led blockchains like Stripe’s Tempo and Circle’s Arc risk repeating the compromises that doomed Libra’s open vision.

Two new research papers reveal agents that can hold consistent personalities and adapt their emotional tone in negotiations, fueling both hopes for more natural interaction and fears of manipulation.

Sergey Nazarov met with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and told CoinDesk he's impressed by how serious Atkins is about moving quickly on tokenization.

Businesses across major industries have purchased 1,755 Bitcoin daily worth $195.2 million, contributing over $1.3 trillion to Bitcoin's market cap during the past 20 months as corporate reserves surged from 510K BTC to 1.3 million BTC with publicly traded companies expanding from 39 to 158 entities, targeting BTC above $125K. The post Businesses Buy 1,755 Bitcoin Daily, Adding $1.3 Trillion in 20 Months – BTC Above $125K Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Joseph Chalom, co-CEO of Ethereum treasury company SharpLink Gaming, has a “wild theory” about why Satoshi Nakamoto could emerge from the shadows.

Despite a 15% decline from August’s all-time high, illiquid holdings continue to grow.

As AI floods hiring with polished but hollow applications, blockchain-based credentials offer verifiable proof of skills over artificial eloquence. Opinion by: Ignacio Palomera, co-founder and CEO of Bondex The global hiring landscape is changing rapidly. Today’s job seekers are increasingly turning to generative AI to draft cover letters, tailor resumes and even simulate interview prep.  Agentic AI is auto-applying, generative AI is drafting personalized applications at scale, and AI auto-apply tools enable candidates to apply to thousands of roles in minutes. Employers are inundated with applications that look polished, persuasive and tailored — but often lack any real signal of effort, capability or authenticity. Read more

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says the firm “didn’t sell any Bitcoin” and is still allocating profits into BTC, gold and land. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has denied recent rumors that the stablecoin issuer is offloading its Bitcoin holdings to buy gold. In a Sunday post on X, Ardoino said the company “didn’t sell any Bitcoin,” and reaffirmed its strategy of allocating profits into assets like “Bitcoin, gold, and land.” The comments came in response to speculation from YouTuber Clive Thompson, who cited Tether’s Q1 and Q2 2025 attestation data from BDO to claim the firm had reduced its Bitcoin (BTC) position. Thompson pointed to a drop from 92,650 BTC in Q1 to 83,274 BTC in Q2 as evidence of a sell-off. Read more

Solana holds near $200 as a triangle pattern signals a breakout. Can SOL target $250 and a new all-time high amid bullish technicals and growing ecosystem demand? The post Solana Price Prediction: Can SOL Hold Above $200 and Set Its Sights on a New All-Time High? appeared first on Cryptonews.

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. Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) has become one of the crypto industry’s darlings, among the fastest-growing sectors in web3. According to the World Economic […] The post Beyond the trillion-dollar hype, is decentralized infrastructure ready to power the world? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin retesting $100,000 would match previous BTC price dips since the end of 2024, Fibonacci retracement analysis shows. Key points: Bitcoin sees a modest rebound into the weekly candle close, but traders see key resistance overhead. BTC price action risks a much deeper drop if bulls fail to reclaim that resistance zone. Read more

Retail transfers under $250 are at all-time highs, with BSC and Ethereum mainnet gaining ground as Tron falls, according to a fresh report by CEX.io.

Paxos submitted a proposal to issue USDH as Hyperliquid's first native stablecoin with 95% of interest earnings allocated toward HYPE token buybacks, leveraging its acquisition of Molecular Labs and Hyperliquid's record $106 million in perpetual futures trading revenue during August with 70% DeFi market share. The post Paxos Proposes to Issue USDH Stablecoin for Hyperliquid with 95% Revenue Share to HYPE Buyback appeared first on Cryptonews.

Which alt will mark bigger gains by the end of the year?

El Salvador's Central Reserve Bank acquired 13,999 troy ounces of gold worth $207.4 million, increasing holdings from 44,106 to 58,105 troy ounces in its first precious metals purchase since 1990, following IMF guidance that confirmed the country halted Bitcoin accumulation in February 2025 despite President Bukele's daily purchase claims. The post El Salvador Adds 14,000 Troy Ounces of Gold After Bitcoin Accumulation Pause, Total Holdings Hit $207M appeared first on Cryptonews.

As inflation hits 229%, stablecoins like USDt are overtaking Venezuela’s bolívar for everyday payments, from groceries to salaries. Stablecoins like USDt have become the de facto currency for millions of people navigating a crumbling financial system in Venezuela as the country’s annual inflation rate surges to 229%. Once limited to crypto-savvy users, Tether’s USDt (USDT), often referred to locally as “Binance dollars,” is now widely used across Venezuela for everything from groceries and condo fees to salaries and vendor payments, Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, who fled Venezuela before co-founding Ledn in 2018, told Cointelegraph. The bolívar, Venezuela’s national currency, is largely dead in daily commerce. Hyperinflation, strict capital controls, and a fractured exchange rate landscape drive a growing preference for stablecoins over cash or local bank transfers. Read more

Ripple is done fighting the SEC, meaning it can focus on its original goal: challenging SWIFT, the world’s money transfer system. Ripple has finally finished its legal battle against the US Securities and Exchange Commission, bringing legal clarity to its underlying coin, XRP (XRP). Now observers are asking whether XRP can finally focus on providing a viable alternative to SWIFT. The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) has been the backbone of international money transfers since its founding in 1973. However, for several years, critics have said that the system is outdated. Many in the blockchain industry, including Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, argue that blockchain technology provides higher throughput and better transparency, making it a superior alternative to SWIFT. Read more