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  • Coinbase starts CFTC-regulated perpetuals for US traders, offering 10x leverage and 0.02% fees
    CryptoSlate - 18:52 Jul 21, 2025
    Coinbase debuted its offering of perpetual futures contracts in the US on July 21, starting with the contracts “nano Bitcoin Perpetual Futures” and “nano Ether Perpetual Futures (ETH-PERP).” Coinbase Futures announced on X that the new listings will carry no monthly expirations, allow a margin of up to 10x, and charge taker fees as low […] The post Coinbase starts CFTC-regulated perpetuals for US traders, offering 10x leverage and 0.02% fees appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • SEC chair says Ethereum not a security and praises its pivotal role in digital currencies
    CryptoSlate - 17:56 Jul 21, 2025
    Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on July 21 that the agency has “stated informally more than formally” that Ethereum (ETH) is not a security, but deciding whether to hold the token in treasury reserves “is up to companies to decide.” Atkins added that Ethereum is “a very key […] The post SEC chair says Ethereum not a security and praises its pivotal role in digital currencies appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Ethereum
  • Bitcoin is becoming infrastructure—not just an asset
    CryptoSlate - 22:00 Jul 20, 2025
    The following is a guest post and opinion from Fabian Dori, Chief Investment Officer at Sygnum Bank. Institutional investors no longer debate Bitcoin’s legitimacy. With spot ETFs surpassing $50 billion in assets and companies issuing Bitcoin-linked convertibles, the question now is structural: how does Bitcoin integrate into global finance? The answer is emerging: Bitcoin financialization. […] The post Bitcoin is becoming infrastructure—not just an asset appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • Fed up with the daily grind? Bitcoin researcher says you can retire with less than 1 BTC
    CryptoSlate - 20:00 Jul 20, 2025
    If the stresses and strains of modern life are becoming a little too much, fear not. Those of you who’ve been stacking sats may soon be able to take your foot off the pedal. According to a Bitcoin researcher and creator of Smitty’s Bitcoin Retirement Guide, in much of the world, you can retire with […] The post Fed up with the daily grind? Bitcoin researcher says you can retire with less than 1 BTC appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • The many faces of crypto crime and the relentless cat-and-mouse chase
    CryptoSlate - 15:00 Jul 20, 2025
    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. Crypto crime is on the rise. From the first epic hack of mighty Mt. Gox to the intricate OneCoin scam orchestrated by nefarious Bulgarian […] The post The many faces of crypto crime and the relentless cat-and-mouse chase appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • High yields, hidden hazards? The truth about staking in crypto
    CryptoSlate - 13:00 Jul 20, 2025
    The following is a guest post and opinion of Vitaliy Shtyrkin, Chief Product Officer at B2BINPAY. Staking has quickly become crypto’s “poster child” for easy rewards. According to on-chain data, over 35 million ETH has been staked on Ethereum alone. For many newcomers, it feels like a no-brainer: just lock up some tokens, walk away, […] The post High yields, hidden hazards? The truth about staking in crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: High
  • UK government eyes £5 billion seized Bitcoin sale to manage fiscal shortfall
    CryptoSlate - 12:39 Jul 20, 2025
    Britain’s Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a large-scale sale of seized Bitcoin in an effort to help address the “black hole” in the country’s public finances, according to the British newspaper The Telegraph. Estimates place the value of the seized crypto at over £5 billion ($6.7 billion). This move could provide a significant boost to […] The post UK government eyes £5 billion seized Bitcoin sale to manage fiscal shortfall appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • Traders are bullish on ETH as price begins to catch up with the tech
    CryptoSlate - 13:30 Jul 19, 2025
    Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest crypto by market cap, may finally be poised for a breakout after years of underwhelming performance. With both traders and the broader community expressing renewed confidence, the ETH price appears ready to close the gap between its leading technology and lagging price action. Renewed optimism reflecting in ETH price After […] The post Traders are bullish on ETH as price begins to catch up with the tech appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Traders
  • Bank of Japan’s quiet dollar liquidity move: warning sign or just the beginning?
    CryptoSlate - 12:27 Jul 19, 2025
    On July 15, 2025, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) quietly announced that it would begin supplying U.S. dollar funds against pooled collateral, starting on July 17, a move that might seem like standard liquidity management. However, according to macro analyst EndGame Macro, this technical maneuver may signal the beginning of a far deeper shift, hinting […] The post Bank of Japan’s quiet dollar liquidity move: warning sign or just the beginning? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Everyone hates proof of stake, will we do something about it?
    CryptoSlate - 12:16 Jul 19, 2025
    The following is a guest post and opinion from Carter Feldman, CEO & Founder of Psy Protocol. When Bitcoin emerged in 2009, it introduced an elegant consensus mechanism called Proof of Work (PoW). This system required miners to solve complex mathematical puzzles, consuming significant electricity to secure the network. For years, this approach defined blockchain. […] The post Everyone hates proof of stake, will we do something about it? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin’s realized cap surpassed $1 trillion as price hit new ATH above $123k
    CryptoSlate - 00:00 Jul 19, 2025
    Bitcoin has reached a new milestone with its realized capitalization crossing the $1 trillion mark for the first time, according to on-chain analytics firm Glassnode. The surge comes just a few days after BTC’s spot price hit a fresh all-time high above $123,000, underlining the intensity of recent investor demand. Unlike traditional market capitalization, realized […] The post Bitcoin’s realized cap surpassed $1 trillion as price hit new ATH above $123k appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • Ethereum ETFs register quickest $1B intake to surpass $7B in total inflows
    CryptoSlate - 23:00 Jul 18, 2025
    Ethereum (ETH) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) registered the fastest “$1 billion leap” in net inflows in their history, jumping from $6 billion to $7 billion in two days, according to Farside Investors’ data.  The previous record was five days, when the inflows jumped from $5 billion to $6 billion between July 10 and July 16. […] The post Ethereum ETFs register quickest $1B intake to surpass $7B in total inflows appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Lawmakers to review Trump’s CFTC chair nominee ahead of full Senate vote
    CryptoSlate - 22:15 Jul 18, 2025
    The Senate Agriculture Committee will consider President Donald Trump’s nominee for chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Brian Quintenz, as lawmakers weigh a broader shift in crypto regulation that could dramatically expand the agency’s role. The committee is scheduled to review Quintenz’s nomination during a July 21 hearing, ahead of a full Senate vote […] The post Lawmakers to review Trump’s CFTC chair nominee ahead of full Senate vote appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Ethereum attracts record ETF inflows and 39% fee drop in Q2, supporting stronger outlook for Q3
    CryptoSlate - 21:32 Jul 18, 2025
    Ethereum (ETH) registered significant improvements in the second quarter, including increased inflows of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), layer-2 activity, and liquidity, which enhance the prospects for the third quarter. According to the “Charting Crypto Q3 2025” report by Coinbase and Glassnode, US-traded spot Ethereum ETFs captured $1.7 billion in net inflows last quarter, overturning the prior period’s outflows. […] The post Ethereum attracts record ETF inflows and 39% fee drop in Q2, supporting stronger outlook for Q3 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Ethereum
  • WLFI token set to trade within eight weeks after 99.94% vote opens transfers
    CryptoSlate - 20:45 Jul 18, 2025
    World Liberty Financial announced that its WLFI governance token will begin trading within six to eight weeks of July 18, completing a community mandate that authorized on-chain transfers and secondary market access.  According to the project’s announcement on X, the team will use the lead time to finalize “strategic alignments,” such as exchange listings and […] The post WLFI token set to trade within eight weeks after 99.94% vote opens transfers appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: WLFI
  • Trump signs GENIUS Act into law, activating America’s first regulatory framework for stablecoins
    CryptoSlate - 20:01 Jul 18, 2025
    President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law on July 18, pledging that the measure will secure “global dominance” in crypto technology. The legislation gives the US its first federal framework for dollar‑backed stablecoins. Trump celebrated the passing of the bill, saying: “Crypto has gone up more than any stock. Crypto makes the dollar look good. […] The post Trump signs GENIUS Act into law, activating America’s first regulatory framework for stablecoins appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • JPMorgan reveals global regulators favor tokenized bank deposits over stablecoins
    CryptoSlate - 18:43 Jul 18, 2025
    JPMorgan’s latest research indicates that international regulators are more inclined to support tokenized deposits, particularly those that preserve the existing structure and stability of fiat-based banking systems, The Block reported on July 18. According to the Wall Street lender, financial regulators outside the United States are showing a growing preference for tokenized bank deposits over […] The post JPMorgan reveals global regulators favor tokenized bank deposits over stablecoins appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Charles Schwab CEO says Bitcoin, Ethereum trading coming soon
    CryptoSlate - 18:00 Jul 18, 2025
    Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster confirmed the brokerage plans to add Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) trading for its customers during an interview with CNBC on July 18. According to Wurster, the move comes amid heavy client demand to see all their asset exposure in the same dashboard.  He said: “Our clients are invested in […] The post Charles Schwab CEO says Bitcoin, Ethereum trading coming soon appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Coinbase hits new high of $436 as insiders offload $230 million in shares this week
    CryptoSlate - 15:28 Jul 18, 2025
    Coinbase stock soared to a new all-time high of $436 during early trading on July 18, driven by renewed investor confidence following significant legislative wins for the crypto industry. According to Yahoo Finance data, this is the highest price for Coinbase shares since the company debuted on the Nasdaq in 2021. The price increase also […] The post Coinbase hits new high of $436 as insiders offload $230 million in shares this week appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Coinbase
  • RoarChain: Bridging self‑custody, AI, and sustainable yield for web3’s next billion
    CryptoSlate - 14:00 Jul 18, 2025
    In the latest SlateCast episode, CryptoSlate’s Editor‑in‑Chief Liam “Akiba” Wright and CEO Nate Whitehill sat down with Dustin Hedrick, co‑founder of The Roar, to unpack how RoarChain, a self‑custody‑first layer‑two built on the OP‑Stack, blends artificial‑intelligence tooling, fee‑backed yield, and a decade‑long roadmap to welcome the next wave of crypto users. Building a Self‑Custody L2 on OP‑Stack RoarChain’s architecture […] The post RoarChain: Bridging self‑custody, AI, and sustainable yield for web3’s next billion appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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