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  • Polkadot seeks stability with $2M Bitcoin reserve strategy amid DOT downturn
    CryptoSlate - 16:42 Jun 13, 2025
    A new proposal within the Polkadot ecosystem is pushing for the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. According to the proposal, the plan involves converting 500,000 DOT, valued at around $2 million, into Threshold Bitcoin (tBTC), a wrapped version of Bitcoin secured through threshold cryptography, which ensures decentralization and non-custodial management. Polkadot’s Bitcoin proposal Before […] The post Polkadot seeks stability with $2M Bitcoin reserve strategy amid DOT downturn appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • SharpLink’s record $463M Ethereum acquisition fails to prevent 67% decline in stock
    CryptoSlate - 15:46 Jun 13, 2025
    SharpLink Gaming has established a significant Ethereum reserve, acquiring more than 176,000 ETH at an average price of $2,626 per token, according to a statement released on June 13. The $463 million investment marks the company as the first Nasdaq-listed firm to implement an Ethereum-focused treasury strategy. In addition, the company is the largest public […] The post SharpLink’s record $463M Ethereum acquisition fails to prevent 67% decline in stock appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Walmart & Amazon eye $14B in savings by launching corporate stablecoin
    CryptoSlate - 14:59 Jun 13, 2025
    Walmart and Amazon are preparing to launch their own stablecoins as the U.S. Senate advances landmark legislation that would establish a federal regulatory framework for privately issued digital dollars for the first time. The legislation, known as the GENIUS Act (S.394), has passed committee and cleared cloture, with a final Senate vote scheduled for June […] The post Walmart & Amazon eye $14B in savings by launching corporate stablecoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin liquidity moves to non-KYC exchanges as US reserves thin
    CryptoSlate - 01:00 Jun 13, 2025
    During Bitcoin’s climb to a new ATH above $111,000 in late May, a silent but measurable reshuffling has occurred in the market: more BTC is now held on offshore exchanges than on regulated platforms in the US, and volumes are steadily leaking from KYC-compliant venues. Data from CryptoQuant shows that the market embraced institutional inflows […] The post Bitcoin liquidity moves to non-KYC exchanges as US reserves thin appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • $USD1 Stablecoin Begins Minting on TRON
    CryptoSlate - 00:25 Jun 13, 2025
    Geneva, Switzerland, June 12, 2025 – TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), has announced the first minting of the USD1 stablecoin on the TRON blockchain. Released by World Liberty Financial., the developer of a pioneering DeFi protocol and governance platform inspired […] The post $USD1 Stablecoin Begins Minting on TRON appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Neo Pepe Coin Ultimate Guide – Community DAO Token Highlights
    CryptoSlate - 23:30 Jun 12, 2025
    Unveil the Secret to Decentralized Crypto with Neo Pepe Welcome to the Neo Pepe revolution, where memes meet cutting-edge cryptocurrency! Neo Pepe ($NEOP) isn’t just a coin; it’s a movement, a rallying cry for decentralization, and the hottest ticket in town for crypto enthusiasts (and yes, meme lovers too). Want to learn how Neo Pepe […] The post Neo Pepe Coin Ultimate Guide – Community DAO Token Highlights appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • SEC, Ripple seek to end multi-year legal dispute with amended filing
    CryptoSlate - 23:24 Jun 12, 2025
    Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission have refiled a joint request asking a federal judge to dissolve a court-imposed injunction and approve a revised $50 million penalty settlement, aiming to conclude their years-long legal battle. According to a June 12 court filing, the SEC and Ripple asked Judge Analisa Torres of the Southern […] The post SEC, Ripple seek to end multi-year legal dispute with amended filing appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Shopify to enable USDC payments via Base across its Checkout ecosystem
    CryptoSlate - 22:30 Jun 12, 2025
    Shopify is rolling out support for USDC payments, allowing consumers to pay with stablecoins via Shopify Payments and Shop Pay. The feature, developed in partnership with Coinbase and launching on the exchange’s Base blockchain, is available in early access starting this week and will expand to more merchants over the coming months. New payment rails […] The post Shopify to enable USDC payments via Base across its Checkout ecosystem appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • BlackRock’s BUIDL nears $3B, registers 3x increase in less than 90 days
    CryptoSlate - 21:45 Jun 12, 2025
    BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) expanded by about $1 billion between March 26 and June 11, representing roughly half of the $2 billion growth of the tokenized US treasuries market in the period. According to rwa.xyz data, BUIDL’s size is $2.89 billion as of June 11. It is the largest tokenized money fund, […] The post BlackRock’s BUIDL nears $3B, registers 3x increase in less than 90 days appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Andreessen Horowitz champions blockchain integration for AI ownership and innovation
    CryptoSlate - 21:00 Jun 12, 2025
    Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm a16z said blockchains could steer artificial intelligence toward user ownership and open standards, according to a June 11 report. The paper argued that core context and “agent passports” should reside in self-custodial wallets, providing any large-language-model interface with instant access to preferences without requiring repeated training.  A chain-based identity layer would […] The post Andreessen Horowitz champions blockchain integration for AI ownership and innovation appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • World’s largest financial clearinghouse DTCC eyeing stablecoin launch
    CryptoSlate - 20:30 Jun 12, 2025
    The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), which handles the clearing and settlement of nearly all U.S. stock trades, is exploring the issuance of a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, The Information reported on June 12, citing sources familiar with the matter. According to the report, DTCC is in the early stages of evaluating whether to launch […] The post World’s largest financial clearinghouse DTCC eyeing stablecoin launch appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Coinbase to launch CFTC-cleared perpetual futures trading, Bitcoin-backed credit card for US customers
    CryptoSlate - 19:58 Jun 12, 2025
    Coinbase announced a Bitcoin-backed credit card and CFTC-compliant perpetual futures for US customers. The exchange made the revelation during its annual State of Crypto Summit on June 12. Perpetual futures for US traders Max Branzburg, head of consumer and business products, said Coinbase will soon list perpetual futures contracts for domestic users under the Commodity […] The post Coinbase to launch CFTC-cleared perpetual futures trading, Bitcoin-backed credit card for US customers appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Vitalik proposes ‘Lean Ethereum’ to achieve quantum security, simpler validator operations
    CryptoSlate - 18:53 Jun 12, 2025
    Ethereum builders outlined a “Lean Ethereum” roadmap that aims to trim layer-1 complexity while hardening security, according to researcher Thomas Coratger on June 12 via X.  Co-founder Vitalik Buterin and researcher Justin Drake discussed the concept in a breakout session at the Forschungsingenieurtagung conference in Berlin. It proposes three guiding targets: security, simplicity, and optimality. […] The post Vitalik proposes ‘Lean Ethereum’ to achieve quantum security, simpler validator operations appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitwise CIO calls Bitcoin ‘best horse in the race’ to explain accelerated corporate buys
    CryptoSlate - 00:00 Jun 12, 2025
    Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said the “megatrend” of public companies adding Bitcoin (BTC) to treasury reserves will continue accelerating as the movement is still in its early stages. Hougan made the statement during a June 10 interview on CNBC, where he highlighted that 79 listed firms now hold roughly $57 billion worth of Bitcoin as of […] The post Bitwise CIO calls Bitcoin ‘best horse in the race’ to explain accelerated corporate buys appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • GameStop’s plan to raise another $1.75B fuels speculation of further Bitcoin acquisitions
    CryptoSlate - 22:30 Jun 11, 2025
    GameStop Corp. plans to raise $1.75 billion through a private offering of convertible senior notes due 2032, as the company explores digital asset investments, including potential Bitcoin acquisitions, under its updated investment strategy, according to a June 11 press release. The zero-coupon notes will be offered to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the […] The post GameStop’s plan to raise another $1.75B fuels speculation of further Bitcoin acquisitions appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bank of America eyes dollar-pegged stablecoin amid Senate fast-tracking GENIUS Act
    CryptoSlate - 21:33 Jun 11, 2025
    Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan confirmed the lender plans to issue a dollar-pegged stablecoin and is working on an internal build conducted alongside other industry participants, Reuters reported on June 11. However, Moynihan added that any progress in a potential launch would be contingent on forthcoming federal rules. He also told investors the bank […] The post Bank of America eyes dollar-pegged stablecoin amid Senate fast-tracking GENIUS Act appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin dips as Trump finalizes tariff deals with China
    CryptoSlate - 20:44 Jun 11, 2025
    Bitcoin (BTC) and the wider market experienced a minor pullback after President Donald Trump announced the finalization of a new tariff arrangement with China, pending a formal sign-off by him and President Xi Jinping. Trump announced on Truth Social that the accord grants the US “55% tariffs” on Chinese goods, versus 10% levied on US […] The post Bitcoin dips as Trump finalizes tariff deals with China appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Senate’s 68-30 cloture vote speeds GENIUS Act toward simple majority passage
    CryptoSlate - 20:10 Jun 11, 2025
    The Senate voted 68-30 on June 11 to invoke cloture on the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, ending the filibuster option and moving the bill toward a final floor vote that will require a simple majority. Majority Leader John Thune, who controls the chamber’s schedule, started the 30-hour post-cloture clock […] The post Senate’s 68-30 cloture vote speeds GENIUS Act toward simple majority passage appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • World Chain and Circle join forces to strengthen identity-driven finance with native USDC
    CryptoSlate - 19:00 Jun 11, 2025
    World Chain has integrated native USD Coin (USDC) and Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol V2 (CCTP V2), marking a significant partnership between the biometric identity blockchain and one of the largest regulated stablecoin issuers in the world. The upgrade replaces bridged USDC with native issuance on World Chain, while retaining the same smart contract address, allowing […] The post World Chain and Circle join forces to strengthen identity-driven finance with native USDC appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Interactive Strength to launch AI-driven crypto treasury with $500 million Fetch.ai token acquisition
    CryptoSlate - 18:15 Jun 11, 2025
    Interactive Strength (TRNR), a Nasdaq-listed fitness technology firm, is entering the digital asset space by launching what it describes as the first artificial intelligence-driven crypto treasury. The company plans to acquire $500 million worth of Fetch.ai’s FET tokens, according to a June 11 announcement. TRNR has started building its token position, backed by an initial […] The post Interactive Strength to launch AI-driven crypto treasury with $500 million Fetch.ai token acquisition appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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