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Tired of feeding data to OpenAI, Google, or Anthropic? A few open-source tools and the Model Context Protocol let you give any lightweight model real-time browsing powers.

Payments giant Stripe is helping build Tempo, a layer-1 blockchain focused on payments and stablecoins. Here's what you need to know.

The following is a guest post and opinion from Shane Neagle, Editor In Chief from The Tokenist. It is no secret that large language models (LLMs) crossed the capability threshold by harvesting vast amounts of public and private data. Combined with breakthroughs in transformer architectures and compute power, this data scraping led to concerns about […] The post Can blockchain tame AI’s IP problem? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Less than a year post-launch, RLUSD is nearing $900 million market cap.

Despite an $8 billion rise in realized cap, Bitcoin’s recovery lacks the continued inflows from ETFs and Michael Saylor’s Strategy as the main demand drivers, according to CryptoQuant. Bitcoin's onchain inflows are signaling robust demand for the world’s largest cryptocurrency, with both investors and miners ramping up their activity despite the negative market sentiment since the $19 billion crypto crash. Over the past week, Bitcoin's (BTC) realized cap rose by over $8 billion to surpass $1.1 trillion, as BTC’s realized price rose above $110,000, indicating strong onchain inflows.  Bitcoin’s realized cap measures the dollar value of all coins at their last moved price, revealing the total investment held by Bitcoin holders. Read more

Aster's token surged to a two-week high.

Trading volume soared to $295 billion; assets on the platform reached $516 billion, including $300 billion under custody.

Stablecoins are becoming an important source of income for Coinbase, as they accounted for about 20% of the exchange’s total revenue during the third quarter of 2025. Coinbase Global Inc., the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, is continuing its stablecoin push, after key legislation in the United States sparked a renewed wave of corporate interest in blockchain-based payments. Coinbase exchange is reportedly in late-stage talks to acquire stablecoin infrastructure startup BVNK in a $2 billion deal, according to a report by Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. The $2 billion acquisition is expected to close later this year or in early 2026, pending due diligence from the exchange, according to the anonymous source. Read more

Experts say the real danger to Bitcoin isn’t quantum machines—it’s human panic and slow preparation.

Remember when Crypto Twitter was like taking a front-row seat to the movies? Markets were a runaway rollercoaster, narratives flipped like pancakes, and every week had the energy of a new heist movie. What happened? If you’re lamenting the days of God candles and 20% BTC pumps, Nic Carter wants you to smile through the […] The post From Wild West to Wall Street: Crypto is boring now because ‘we won’ appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin traders doubted the staying power of last-minute weekend BTC price upside as selling pressure from whales returned into the weekly close. Key points: Bitcoin reaches $111,000 for the first time in November, but traders anticipate the weekend's upside unraveling. Coinbase sell pressure comes as a Bitcoin whale resumes distributing BTC. Read more

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.