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  • Tron strengthens grip on USDT, claiming nearly half of its $150B supply
    CryptoSlate - 01:00 May 14, 2025
    Tether’s market cap just passed $150.66 billion, setting yet another record and extending its dominance over every rival combined. Data from DeFiLlama showed USDT expanded by roughly $830 million in the past week and more than $5.5 billion since mid‑April. The headline total matters on its own, but the real insight lies in how the tokens are distributed: […] The post Tron strengthens grip on USDT, claiming nearly half of its $150B supply appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Curve Finance moves to new domain after DNS attack exposes security risks
    CryptoSlate - 00:15 May 14, 2025
    Curve Finance is moving permanently to a new web domain following a targeted DNS attack that exposed users to phishing risks. On May 13, the DeFi protocol confirmed that it will operate on Curve.finance, replacing the compromised Curve.fi. The protocol explained that it was making the move because of the prolonged downtime and limited support […] The post Curve Finance moves to new domain after DNS attack exposes security risks appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Paris authorities on alert after attempted abduction targets crypto CEO’s family
    CryptoSlate - 23:38 May 13, 2025
    Authorities in Paris have launched a criminal investigation after masked assailants attempted to kidnap the daughter of a crypto company CEO and her young child in a broad daylight attack just blocks from the city’s central courthouse, TMZ reported on May 13. The assault, which was captured on video, took place on May 12 and […] The post Paris authorities on alert after attempted abduction targets crypto CEO’s family appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • SEC punts decision on crypto ETFs again, final rulings anticipated later in 2025
    CryptoSlate - 23:00 May 13, 2025
    The US Securities and Exchange Commission postponed decisions on multiple crypto-related exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications on May 13, including those filed by Grayscale and BlackRock.  The delays extend the agency’s review timeline and align with expectations that it will grant no approvals before the final quarter of 2025. Grayscale’s proposed spot ETFs for Solana (SOL) […] The post SEC punts decision on crypto ETFs again, final rulings anticipated later in 2025 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Twenty One Capital becomes top Bitcoin holder with $458.7M purchase ahead of public listing
    CryptoSlate - 22:30 May 13, 2025
    Twenty One Capital has purchased 4,812 Bitcoins (BTC) on May 9 for approximately $458.7 million, according to an 8-K Form filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The acquisition, made at an average price of $95,319.83 per BTC, was executed in connection with a business combination agreement between Twenty One and Cantor Equity […] The post Twenty One Capital becomes top Bitcoin holder with $458.7M purchase ahead of public listing appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • US lawmakers warn Treasury on taxing US firms’ unrealized crypto gains
    CryptoSlate - 22:01 May 13, 2025
    Two US senators have requested that the Treasury Department intervene to prevent the corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT) interpretation from penalizing US firms for unrealized gains driven by updated accounting standards. In a letter dated May 12, Senators Cynthia Lummis and Bernie Moreno asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to issue regulatory guidance excluding unrealized gains […] The post US lawmakers warn Treasury on taxing US firms’ unrealized crypto gains appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Crypto liquidity lags behind traditional finance despite market efficiency gains – S&P Global
    CryptoSlate - 21:06 May 13, 2025
    Liquidity in crypto markets continues to lag behind traditional finance due to fragmentation, technical design differences, and exposure to external shocks, according to a new report from S&P Global. The study analyzed key liquidity metrics, volume, bid-ask spreads, market depth, and slippage, across centralized and decentralized trading venues for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and major […] The post Crypto liquidity lags behind traditional finance despite market efficiency gains – S&P Global appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Fed council warns stablecoins may pose risk to bank deposits and credit capacity
    CryptoSlate - 20:15 May 13, 2025
    Members of the Federal Reserve’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC) raised concerns that nonbank-issued stablecoins could accelerate deposit outflows from traditional banks and reduce credit availability to local communities. According to the April 10 meeting records, council members expressed apprehension over pending legislation in Congress related to payment stablecoins and their regulatory treatment.  They […] The post Fed council warns stablecoins may pose risk to bank deposits and credit capacity appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Virtuals debuts veVIRTUAL staking to boost rewards for Genesis launchpad users
    CryptoSlate - 19:15 May 13, 2025
    Virtuals has introduced a new staking mechanism for its native token VIRTUAL, replacing passive holding incentives with a vote-escrowed structure that grants users veVIRTUAL. According to a May 13 post on X, veVIRTUAL holders will receive 20% of all Virgen Point emissions, which were previously distributed based on token holding. This move establishes veVIRTUAL as […] The post Virtuals debuts veVIRTUAL staking to boost rewards for Genesis launchpad users appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • 21Shares says Solana on pace to become linchpin of digital finance
    CryptoSlate - 18:37 May 13, 2025
    Solana (SOL) has emerged as the fastest-growing Layer 1 blockchain of 2025, surpassing Ethereum (ETH) in developer growth and gaining ground across DeFi, payments, and AI, according to 21Shares’ latest State of Crypto report. In the first two months of the year alone, Solana processed $364 billion in volume, more than Ethereum and Coinbase, and […] The post 21Shares says Solana on pace to become linchpin of digital finance appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Short squeeze propels Bitcoin past $100,000 with funding rates growing
    CryptoSlate - 01:00 May 13, 2025
    Bitcoin crossed $100,000 last week for the first time since February, powered by a rapid expansion in derivatives activity that set new records for open interest, funding rates, and short liquidations. The move unfolded within a market increasingly reliant on leveraged structures rather than spot-driven flows, setting up a potentially fragile foundation if momentum stalls. […] The post Short squeeze propels Bitcoin past $100,000 with funding rates growing appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Coinbase makes history with S&P 500 induction, reinforcing crypto’s arrival in mainstream finance
    CryptoSlate - 00:00 May 13, 2025
    Coinbase has become the first and only crypto company to be added to the S&P 500, marking a historic milestone for both the digital asset sector and traditional financial markets. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed the announcement on social media, declaring the company’s inclusion a validation of the industry’s staying power. Armstrong wrote: “Crypto is […] The post Coinbase makes history with S&P 500 induction, reinforcing crypto’s arrival in mainstream finance appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • USDT supply surpasses $150 billion as stablecoins outpace mainstream giants Visa, PayPal
    CryptoSlate - 23:30 May 12, 2025
    Tether USD (USDT) has surpassed $150 billion in circulating supply amid stablecoins averaging over $521 billion in weekly transfer volumes in 2025, The metrics posted by the leading stablecoin are well above the combined weekly volumes of Visa and PayPal, which averaged $319 billion and $32 billion, respectively. Tether described the milestone as the culmination […] The post USDT supply surpasses $150 billion as stablecoins outpace mainstream giants Visa, PayPal appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Senators Warren, Merkley to headline national call opposing Trump’s GENIUS Act
    CryptoSlate - 22:50 May 12, 2025
    Progressive group Our Revolution is mobilizing lawmakers and grassroots members in a national organizing call to stop what it calls an alleged sweeping “crypto power grab” led by President Donald Trump and his congressional allies. According to the press release shared with CryptoSlate, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jeff Merkley will headline the virtual event on […] The post Senators Warren, Merkley to headline national call opposing Trump’s GENIUS Act appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin’s rise above $100K buoyed by institutional inflows and macro tailwinds – Bitfinex
    CryptoSlate - 21:30 May 12, 2025
    Despite Bitcoin (BTC) dropping by 2.5% in the past 24 hours to trade near $101,600 and triggering nearly $200 million in liquidations of open long positions, the latest “Bitfinex Alpha” report highlighted that on-chain metrics remain constructive. The current price action follows a move that saw Bitcoin rally from a recent low near $74,000 to […] The post Bitcoin’s rise above $100K buoyed by institutional inflows and macro tailwinds – Bitfinex appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Solana network rebounds with record $35.6 billion DEX volume and 58% TVL surge
    CryptoSlate - 21:00 May 12, 2025
    Solana’s decentralized finance ecosystem is showing renewed strength after a prolonged slowdown, riding the momentum of the broader crypto market rally. Over the past week, the weekly decentralized exchange (DEX) volumes on Solana climbed to $35.6 billion, marking the highest level in over two months. This growth helped push protocol revenue to $25.9 million, according […] The post Solana network rebounds with record $35.6 billion DEX volume and 58% TVL surge appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • SEC Chair Atkins reiterates need to overhaul crypto rules, pledges to end ‘regulation by enforcement’
    CryptoSlate - 20:28 May 12, 2025
    Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins called for a sweeping modernization of US crypto asset policy, outlining a three-part strategy to overhaul regulations for issuance, custody, and trading. He made the statement during his keynote address at the SEC Crypto Task Force’s latest roundtable on May 12, which covered tokenization and its potential to […] The post SEC Chair Atkins reiterates need to overhaul crypto rules, pledges to end ‘regulation by enforcement’ appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Pumpfun launches creator rewards, $7M potential based on April volume
    CryptoSlate - 19:39 May 12, 2025
    Pump.fun introduced a revenue-sharing mechanism for token creators on May 12, enabling them to collect 0.05% of trading volume in Solana (SOL) from transactions conducted on PumpSwap.  To qualify for earnings, a token must meet at least one of three criteria: It must be newly created, still trading on Pump.fun’s bonding curve, or previously graduated […] The post Pumpfun launches creator rewards, $7M potential based on April volume appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • AI search startup Perplexity on track for massive $14 billion valuation – WSJ
    CryptoSlate - 18:30 May 12, 2025
    Artificial intelligence search startup Perplexity is reportedly in advanced talks to raise $500 million in a new funding round that would value the company at $14 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The round is expected to be led by venture capital giant Accel, with continued backing from Nvidia, […] The post AI search startup Perplexity on track for massive $14 billion valuation – WSJ appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • XRP outperforms crypto market with 10% jump as open interest surges past $5B
    CryptoSlate - 17:52 May 12, 2025
    XRP has climbed more than 10% over the past 24 hours to outperform the broader crypto market. According to CryptoSlate data, the token jumped to $2.59, its highest price since March. The surge triggered more than $20 million in liquidations across derivatives platforms, based on Coinglass data. XRP’s open interest rises XRP’s momentum comes amid […] The post XRP outperforms crypto market with 10% jump as open interest surges past $5B appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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