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  • Institutional interest boosts XRP’s resurgence in South Korea and Japan
    CryptoSlate - 16:00 Aug 06, 2025
    XRP is gaining renewed traction in Asia, driven by fresh institutional interest and infrastructure developments in South Korea and Japan, two of the region’s key crypto hubs. This resurgence comes as the token’s price has remained relatively bound around the $3 mark over the past month, coinciding with the continued expansion of the XRP Ledger’s […] The post Institutional interest boosts XRP’s resurgence in South Korea and Japan appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Ripple warns Senate draft could put ETH, SOL, XRP under SEC oversight forever
    CryptoSlate - 15:30 Aug 06, 2025
    Ripple Labs has urged the US Senate to revise its proposed crypto legislation, warning that the current draft introduces more confusion than clarity. The blockchain firm submitted its response on Aug. 5, addressing concerns about regulatory overreach and vague definitions that could stifle innovation across the digital asset space. The comments come in response to […] The post Ripple warns Senate draft could put ETH, SOL, XRP under SEC oversight forever appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Tight price parity hides structural gaps in XRP liquidity on exchanges
    CryptoSlate - 14:30 Aug 06, 2025
    XRP traded remarkably consistently across Binance and Coinbase throughout July, despite stark differences in where and how liquidity was concentrated. While prices between USD and USDT pairs remained within a few basis points of one another, the two exchanges diverged significantly in their respective trading volumes. Binance captured nearly all activity for USDT-quoted XRP, while […] The post Tight price parity hides structural gaps in XRP liquidity on exchanges appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • SEC liquid staking guidance clears ‘last hurdle’ for staking in spot crypto ETFs
    CryptoSlate - 23:00 Aug 05, 2025
    Fresh US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff guidance on liquid staking is stoking expectations that US regulators will soon allow staking within spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Co-founder of The ETF Institute Nate Geraci called the guidance “the last hurdle” before the SEC can approve staking in spot Ethereum (ETH) ETFs. Furthermore, he noted […] The post SEC liquid staking guidance clears ‘last hurdle’ for staking in spot crypto ETFs appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Coinbase debuts developer wallet with automatic 4.1% USDC rewards, notes regulatory clarity
    CryptoSlate - 22:30 Aug 05, 2025
    Coinbase unveiled a developer-focused wallet that automatically activates 4.1% rewards on USDC balances. Called Coinbase Developer Platform (CDP) Embedded Wallets, the product is part of and is aimed at giving builders the same secure, scalable infrastructure that powers millions of Coinbase accounts, according to an August 5 announcement. CDP Embedded Wallets support Ethereum Virtual Machine […] The post Coinbase debuts developer wallet with automatic 4.1% USDC rewards, notes regulatory clarity appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Cardano sidechain Midnight starts token distribution to ADA, XRP, BTC holders
    CryptoSlate - 22:00 Aug 05, 2025
    Cardano privacy-focused sidechain Midnight Network has opened the Claim Phase of its NIGHT tokens. Dubbed “Glacier Drop,” this phase will distribute NIGHT tokens to eligible wallets across eight blockchain ecosystems, according to an August 5 announcement. The launch follows publication of Midnight’s tokenomics paper earlier this summer, which set out the network’s distribution model and […] The post Cardano sidechain Midnight starts token distribution to ADA, XRP, BTC holders appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Indonesian officials eye Bitcoin mining for national reserves after key meeting
    CryptoSlate - 21:30 Aug 05, 2025
    Indonesia has opened discussions on integrating Bitcoin (BTC) into its national reserves following a high-level meeting between the Vice President’s office and Bitcoin Indonesia, Asia’s largest BTC community. The meeting marked a pivotal moment in Indonesia’s evolving approach to digital assets, as officials explored the potential role of Bitcoin in strengthening long-term economic resilience. Among […] The post Indonesian officials eye Bitcoin mining for national reserves after key meeting appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Public Bitcoin treasuries step in with $552M buys amid $1.25B ETF outflows
    CryptoSlate - 21:00 Aug 05, 2025
    Publicly listed Bitcoin (BTC) treasury companies bought $552 million worth of BTC while holders divested exchange-traded fund (ETF) shares between July 31 and August 4. According to Farside Investors’ data, US-traded spot Bitcoin ETFs registered $1.25 billion in outflows between July 31 and August 4. At the same time, data from Bitcoin Treasuries highlighted that […] The post Public Bitcoin treasuries step in with $552M buys amid $1.25B ETF outflows appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Birthday plans clash with Tornado Cash’s Roman Storm trial deliberations
    CryptoSlate - 20:20 Aug 05, 2025
    An intriguing twist in the trial of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm emerged after one juror reportedly requested time off to attend her mother’s birthday celebration. On Aug. 4, Inner City Press shared updates from the courtroom, revealing that the juror, identified as “Ms. Nelson,” had asked for a break from deliberations on Aug. 5. […] The post Birthday plans clash with Tornado Cash’s Roman Storm trial deliberations appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Tether’s USDT captures 40% of all on-chain fees across 9 major blockchain networks
    CryptoSlate - 19:00 Aug 05, 2025
    Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has revealed that USDT accounts for 40% of all on-chain transaction fees across nine major blockchains, including Ethereum, Tron, and Solana. This dominance isn’t unexpected as stablecoins are increasingly seen as crypto’s “ChatGPT moment,” a breakthrough that makes digital value transfer faster, cheaper, and accessible across borders. Ardoino pointed out that […] The post Tether’s USDT captures 40% of all on-chain fees across 9 major blockchain networks appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • SEC clarifies liquid staking tokens are receipts, not securities
    CryptoSlate - 18:20 Aug 05, 2025
    The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance issued new staff guidance stating that liquid staking does not automatically constitute a securities offering. According to an Aug. 5 statement, neither the liquid staking activities nor the associated staking receipt tokens (SRTs) constitute offers or sales of securities that require registration. The statement […] The post SEC clarifies liquid staking tokens are receipts, not securities appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • US GENIUS Act sparks stablecoin boom with record $1.5 trillion transaction volume in July
    CryptoSlate - 17:04 Aug 05, 2025
    The total on-chain stablecoin transaction volume surged to a new all-time high of $1.5 trillion in July, marking a significant milestone in the sector. According to Sentora’s (formerly IntoTheBlock) data, this figure represents a sharp increase from the $1.26 trillion processed in June and surpasses the previous high seen in August 2024, when volumes topped […] The post US GENIUS Act sparks stablecoin boom with record $1.5 trillion transaction volume in July appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Spot Ethereum ETFs see record $465M outflow, led by BlackRock’s ETHA
    CryptoSlate - 15:45 Aug 05, 2025
    On Aug. 4, US spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw $465.1 million in net outflows, marking the largest single-day withdrawal since their launch. SoSo Value data shows that BlackRock’s ETHA fund was the primary contributor, with $375 million in outflows, setting a new record for the fund and ending its 21-day streak of consecutive inflows. […] The post Spot Ethereum ETFs see record $465M outflow, led by BlackRock’s ETHA appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Chainlink launches real-time US equities data stream on 37 blockchains
    CryptoSlate - 23:39 Aug 04, 2025
    Chainlink has introduced a new product called Data Streams, which delivers live pricing data for major US equities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) directly onto blockchain networks. According to an Aug. 4 statement, Data Streams is designed to offer live, low-latency data on major US stocks and ETFs, including popular assets like SPY, QQQ, NVDA, AAPL, […] The post Chainlink launches real-time US equities data stream on 37 blockchains appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Bitcoin volatility hits record low as ETFs influence market conditions
    CryptoSlate - 21:30 Aug 04, 2025
    Bitcoin’s trading patterns are shifting significantly, as spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) reshape the landscape. Since their launch in January 2024, Bitcoin’s price volatility has declined to levels not seen before. On August 4, Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas pointed out that Bitcoin’s 90-day rolling volatility has now fallen below 40, its lowest point since the […] The post Bitcoin volatility hits record low as ETFs influence market conditions appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Peter Thiel-backed Bullish seeks $4.2B IPO amid policy shifts in the US
    CryptoSlate - 20:52 Aug 04, 2025
    Bullish, the institutional crypto exchange backed by tech billionaire Peter Thiel, is targeting a valuation of up to $4.23 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, according to a regulatory filing submitted on Aug. 4. The company is offering 20.3 million shares priced between $28 and $31, potentially raising as much as $629.3 million, Reuters […] The post Peter Thiel-backed Bullish seeks $4.2B IPO amid policy shifts in the US appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Ethereum ETFs 20-day inflow streak ends with $152M outflow
    CryptoSlate - 19:29 Aug 04, 2025
    Spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) available in the US saw $152.3 million in outflows on Aug. 1, ending their longest streak of inflows. According to Farside Investors’ data, the outflow amount was the largest since Jan. 8. It ended the 20-day streak of positive netflows for Ethereum ETFs, which have accumulated nearly $5.4 billion during […] The post Ethereum ETFs 20-day inflow streak ends with $152M outflow appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Verb secures $558M to become first TON treasury vehicle, plans TON Strategy rebrand
    CryptoSlate - 18:15 Aug 04, 2025
    Verb Technology has priced an oversubscribed $558 million private placement to pivot into a Toncoin (TON)-focused treasury vehicle in partnership with Kingsway Capital. According to an Aug. 4 statement, Verb plans to rebrand to TON Strategy Co. (TSC) post-close and become the first publicly traded treasury reserve for Toncoin (TON), expected on or around August […] The post Verb secures $558M to become first TON treasury vehicle, plans TON Strategy rebrand appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Coinbase urges US to modernize financial compliance with zero-knowledge proofs
    CryptoSlate - 17:22 Aug 04, 2025
    Coinbase has urged US lawmakers to modernize the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) by incorporating Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) into the country’s financial compliance framework. In an Aug. 4 statement, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal argued that ZKPs could enhance financial transparency while simultaneously protecting consumer privacy. Why Zero-Knowledge Proofs? According to him, the existing Know-Your-Customer […] The post Coinbase urges US to modernize financial compliance with zero-knowledge proofs appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Gold legally barred from what BTC, XRP, TON, ETH are now doing to Wall Street
    CryptoSlate - 15:45 Aug 04, 2025
    No public company in the United States merely holds gold as its corporate purpose, but a firm listing itself around its TON holdings is entirely viable (and in the works). While gold ETFs have existed for years, the Strategy-style (formerly MicroStrategy) treasury play isn’t viable for gold. As token-backed narratives gain traction, a new class […] The post Gold legally barred from what BTC, XRP, TON, ETH are now doing to Wall Street appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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