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One transaction can authenticate thousands of datasets, leaving fee burn tiny even as institutional-style usage scales. The post BIS shows why real institutional adoption on XRP Ledger won’t trigger the XRP supply squeeze holders expect appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Mantle has added Paxos-issued USDG as a natively minted stablecoin while joining the network’s reward-sharing structure. Paxos-issued stablecoin USDG has launched natively on Mantle, with the Ethereum layer-2 network joining the Global Dollar Network as a partner, according to a Thursday announcement. The integration makes USDG one of the first stablecoins to be natively minted on Mantle and brings the network into USDG’s reward-sharing structure. As a partner, Mantle can receive a share of the rewards generated by USDG activity, joining a network of more than 150 partners, including Kraken and Robinhood. USDG has a market capitalization of about $3.18 billion, making it the seventh-largest stablecoin tracked by DefiLlama. The stablecoin is issued by Paxos and operates under regulatory frameworks in Singapore and the European Union, with Paxos publishing monthly reports on its reserves. Read more

The model can independently discover and exploit unknown security flaws across hardened systems, triggering a staged rollout and White House review before public access.

Kalshi previously said it had been placed in an “impossible position” after federal authorities directed the company to ignore a Michigan restraining order issued in June. Update (Sept. 3, 9:20 pm UTC): This article has been updated to include a statement from Kalshi. Michigan’s attorney general announced that a state court had ordered a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, blocking the prediction markets platform for residents amid what officials called “sports betting [...] masquerading as an investment opportunity.” In a Wednesday notice, Attorney General Dana Nessel said that the Circuit Court for the 30th Judicial Circuit in Ingham County approved an order blocking Kalshi from offering event contracts to state residents. The company could be fined up to $500,000 per day for violations. Read more

A majority backed the reform, but the supermajority rule left implementation authority with validators and stakers. The post What Solana’s failed fee vote reveals about Anatoly Yakovenko’s power appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin rallied 5% to reclaim $80,000 as the US dollar weakened amid a suspected Bank of Japan currency intervention, though analysts remain split on the impact. Bitcoin (BTC) rallied 5% during US trading hours, reaching $81,000.  Key points:  At the time of writing, BTC stands at $81,000, near the highs seen during last month’s surprise upside.  Read more

The three AI platforms restored service Thursday after users said the simultaneous disruptions brought their work to a halt.

"ZEC is my pick to finish with the largest market cap among privacy coins, but not necessarily the best investment from today's price," ChatGPT stated.

Ethereum funds broke a 12-day winning run and XRP snapped an 11-session streak on Wednesday, while Bitcoin ETFs bounced back with $101.15 million in one day after their worst outflow since July.

Filings show at least $763.7 million raised, leaving at most $236.3 million before discounted share sales face a Nasdaq cap. The post Hyperliquid treasury company increases token buying strategy to $2.5 billion as shares run out appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The regulator argues that CME cannot challenge its approval of Kalshi’s Bitcoin perpetual contract without showing concrete financial harm.

The integration lets Bybit users spend digital assets directly from their exchange balances across Mesh-powered platforms. Bybit Pay, the payments arm of crypto exchange Bybit, has integrated with crypto payments infrastructure provider Mesh, allowing users to make payments and fund accounts on supported platforms directly from their Bybit balances. The integration lets Bybit users select Bybit Pay at checkout or when funding an account without first withdrawing or transferring assets to another platform. For businesses already integrated with Mesh, Bybit Pay can be added as a payment option through their existing integration, giving them access to Bybit’s claimed 80 million users. Bybit said the integration also supports programmable settlement options, allowing businesses to control how and when payments are settled across different markets. Read more

Willy Woo sees a possible 6-to-8-year macro rhythm, while recent research says the old pattern still survives. The post Bitcoin may be leaving its 4-year cycle behind for a 6-to-8-year Wall Street rhythm appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The UK political party and its leader, Nigel Farage, have accepted contributions from figures tied to the crypto industry, raising questions about potential influence on policies. Records from the UK’s Electoral Commission showed that BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo’s contributions to the country’s Reform party made up about three-quarters of the $7.3 million it received in the second quarter of 2026. As of Thursday, the Electoral Commission showed that Delo had made two separate contributions to Reform UK of 1 million and 3 million pounds — about $1.3 million and $4 million, respectively — in April. While the political party also received significant contributions from entities and individuals between April and June 2026, Delo’s donation amounted to 74% of all funds reported in the second quarter. Source: UK Electoral Commission Read more

Bitcoin's recent uptick faces questions as liquidity remains narrow, the Fed stays hawkish, and fresh leverage has yet to emerge.

Revolut filed with the OCC and FDIC on March 4 to establish Revolut Bank US, an insured national bank that would take deposits, issue credit cards, make loans, and connect directly to Fedwire and ACH. Nearly six months later, that application remains pending, while federal regulators have spent the same stretch conditionally approving or converting […] The post Revolut hit by Washington crypto boom illusion, exposing massive two-tier banking system appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Stocks and crypto rallied together after Governor Christopher Waller said he could back holding rates steady, with short sellers absorbing the brunt of the squeeze.

The company raised PlayStation prices for a second time in March, five weeks after the tariffs were struck down.

The deal will bring SoFiUSD to Kraken, connect Payward to SoFi’s 24/7 dollar settlement network and give SoFi access to digital asset liquidity through Kraken Prime. Kraken parent Payward has partnered with SoFi in a deal that will bring SoFiUSD to Kraken and connect the crypto platform to SoFi’s 24/7 dollar settlement network. Under the partnership, SoFi will use Kraken Prime as an additional source of digital asset liquidity, while Payward will join the SoFi Exchange Network (SEN) and gain access to SoFi’s business banking services. The companies said qualified custody services could be added as the partnership expands, while Kraken’s institutional and business clients will gain access to SEN for round-the-clock US dollar settlement. Read more

The reported contract could eliminate expiry while leaving traders exposed to an oil market that still closes. The post Kalshi’s new oil contract promises non-stop exposure, but a hidden flaw could expose traders to massive weekend shocks appeared first on CryptoSlate.