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  • Luxembourg sets precedent with first eurozone Bitcoin allocation in national fund
    CryptoSlate - 21:18 Oct 09, 2025
    Luxembourg has become the first country in the Eurozone to invest in Bitcoin through its sovereign wealth fund, allocating 1% of its $730 million Intergenerational Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSIL) to Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Finance Minister Gilles Roth announced on Oct. 9 during the 2026 national budget presentation. The investment marks a milestone for the […] The post Luxembourg sets precedent with first eurozone Bitcoin allocation in national fund appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • How Ripple’s Middle East expansion could put XRP and RLUSD in the flow
    CryptoSlate - 20:31 Oct 09, 2025
    Ripple is deepening its presence in the Middle East through a new partnership with Bahrain Fintech Bay (BFB), the kingdom’s leading fintech incubator and blockchain ecosystem builder. The collaboration, announced on Oct. 9, strengthens Ripple’s foothold in a region rapidly becoming a testing ground for digital asset infrastructure. Indeed, Bahrain has long positioned itself as […] The post How Ripple’s Middle East expansion could put XRP and RLUSD in the flow appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Powell’s silence on rates to fuel Bitcoin’s path toward $150,000
    CryptoSlate - 19:08 Oct 09, 2025
    Fed Chair Jerome Powell avoided discussing monetary policy during his Oct. 9 Community Bank Conference remarks, supporting Bitcoin’s continued advance toward $150,000. Matt Mena, Crypto Research Strategist at 21Shares, stated in a note that this was a “strategic omission” by Powell. He characterized the narrow focus as “effectively a green light for risk assets” because […] The post Powell’s silence on rates to fuel Bitcoin’s path toward $150,000 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin defends $120,000 amid profit driven sell pressure, leverage buildup
    CryptoSlate - 18:28 Oct 09, 2025
    Bitcoin (BTC) state, following its new all-time high of $126,000, is facing tests from profit-taking and elevated leverage. As Glassnode reported on Oct. 8, mid-tier holders that have accumulated between 10 and 1,000 BTC have driven demand over recent weeks, while whale distribution has eased since earlier this year. The Trend Accumulation Score shows that this alignment among […] The post Bitcoin defends $120,000 amid profit driven sell pressure, leverage buildup appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Senator Lummis pushes tax break for small Bitcoin payments. Could it unlock everyday adoption?
    CryptoSlate - 15:04 Oct 09, 2025
    On Capitol Hill, Senator Cynthia Lummis wants to make Bitcoin “everyday money.” The Wyoming Republican is quietly drafting legislation that could do what years of evangelism never managed: make buying coffee with Bitcoin practical again. Her proposal, a de minimis tax exemption for small crypto transactions, would let Americans spend a few hundred dollars’ worth […] The post Senator Lummis pushes tax break for small Bitcoin payments. Could it unlock everyday adoption? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Ethereum doubles down on privacy with new ‘Kohaku’ wallet ahead of Devcon
    CryptoSlate - 13:31 Oct 09, 2025
    Ethereum is putting privacy back at the center of its roadmap. This November, during the Devcon conference in Argentina, the Ethereum Foundation will unveil Kohaku, a new wallet framework designed to let users transact without exposing unnecessary personal or transactional details. The project was introduced on Oct. 9 by Foundation developer Nicolas Consigny, who said […] The post Ethereum doubles down on privacy with new ‘Kohaku’ wallet ahead of Devcon appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Coinbase brings DEX trading to US users as CEXs go DeFi
    CryptoSlate - 12:00 Oct 09, 2025
    Coinbase has introduced decentralized trading to nearly all its U.S. customers, broadening access to one of its most ambitious products yet. The company confirmed on Oct. 8 that its decentralized exchange (DEX) service is now live inside the main Coinbase app for users across the country, except those based in New York, where state regulations […] The post Coinbase brings DEX trading to US users as CEXs go DeFi appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • S&P Global’s ‘AA+’ Rating Cements OpenEden’s TBILL Fund as the Gold Standard for Tokenized Treasuries
    CryptoSlate - 11:00 Oct 09, 2025
    Traditional finance and blockchain continue to converge and OpenEden’s latest milestone shows just how far the two worlds have come together. S&P Global Ratings has awarded OpenEden’s BNY-managed TBILL Fund an “AA+f” fund credit quality rating (FCQR) and an “S1+” fund volatility rating (FVR), both representing S&P’s highest ratings for credit quality and stability. The […] The post S&P Global’s ‘AA+’ Rating Cements OpenEden’s TBILL Fund as the Gold Standard for Tokenized Treasuries appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Ethereum’s $11B staking withdrawal delays ignite concerns over systemic vulnerabilities
    CryptoSlate - 23:47 Oct 08, 2025
    Ethereum’s staking network is under growing strain as validator withdrawals climb to record levels, testing the system’s balance between liquidity and network security. Recent validator data shows that over 2.44 million ETH, valued at more than $10.5 billion, are now queued for withdrawal as of Oct. 8, the third-highest level in a month. This backlog […] The post Ethereum’s $11B staking withdrawal delays ignite concerns over systemic vulnerabilities appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Why is Bitcoin recovering? Everything that happened in crypto today
    CryptoSlate - 23:03 Oct 08, 2025
    Bitcoin climbed 1.75% over the past 24 hours to $123,250 as of press time, driven by sustained spot ETF inflows, gold’s rally to fresh records, and softer Federal Reserve rate guidance. US spot Bitcoin ETFs added $2.1 billion in net inflows between Oct. 6 and Oct. 7, according to Farside Investors. The movement extended a […] The post Why is Bitcoin recovering? Everything that happened in crypto today appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • From index to inflows: how S&P’s ‘Digital 50’ could reshape XRP access
    CryptoSlate - 22:15 Oct 08, 2025
    S&P Global announced plans to launch the S&P Digital Markets 50 Index, a benchmark that combines 15 crypto with 35 publicly traded crypto-linked equities, and a potential inclusion of XRP might reshape its structure. S&P Dow Jones Indices developed the index in collaboration with Dinari, which will issue a token tracking the benchmark on its […] The post From index to inflows: how S&P’s ‘Digital 50’ could reshape XRP access appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Will BoE’s ‘exemptions’ supercharge stablecoin rails into BTC and ETH?
    CryptoSlate - 21:30 Oct 08, 2025
    The Bank of England (BoE) will exempt crypto exchanges and other operationally critical firms from proposed stablecoin holding limits, potentially supercharing money into Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). As Bloomberg News reported on Oct. 7, the central bank plans to grant waivers to firms that require large token inventories for market-making and settlement operations, according […] The post Will BoE’s ‘exemptions’ supercharge stablecoin rails into BTC and ETH? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • DDC Enterprise accelerates Bitcoin treasury plans with third purchase in a week
    CryptoSlate - 21:00 Oct 08, 2025
    Hong Kong-based DDC Enterprise Limited has added another 100 Bitcoin (BTC) to its balance sheet, accelerating efforts to build a digital asset reserve of over $1 billion. The food conglomerate listed on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker DDC confirmed on Oct. 8 that this marks its third Bitcoin purchase in a week. The […] The post DDC Enterprise accelerates Bitcoin treasury plans with third purchase in a week appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Gold at $4,000: Is the ‘debasement trade’ about to flood BTC ETFs?
    CryptoSlate - 20:24 Oct 08, 2025
    Gold pushed through $4,000 per ounce for the first time this week, validating a macro narrative that is spilling into Bitcoin demand and positioning spot ETFs for record fourth-quarter flows. The “debasement trade” involves investors shifting their holdings from fiat-denominated cash and bonds into assets that retain purchasing power when government debt is high or […] The post Gold at $4,000: Is the ‘debasement trade’ about to flood BTC ETFs? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • XRP leveraged ETFs surge, signaling shift in crypto investment strategies
    CryptoSlate - 19:34 Oct 08, 2025
    Investor appetite for XRP is widening as traders seek new ways to increase exposure beyond spot holdings. The rise of XRP-focused leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) illustrates this trend, revealing how participants supplement traditional accumulation with higher-risk, higher-reward strategies. Leveraged XRP ETFs On Oct. 7, GraniteShares, a leading ETP issuer, filed to launch two XRP-based leveraged […] The post XRP leveraged ETFs surge, signaling shift in crypto investment strategies appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Eight years of CryptoSlate: What we have learned, what we are building next
    CryptoSlate - 18:30 Oct 08, 2025
    CryptoSlate turns eight today, and as Editor-in-Chief, I could not be prouder of what we have achieved and where we’re going next. Our first story in 2017 asked which countries were most open to crypto, and since then, millions of readers have come to us for clear reporting, valuable data, and context that supports decisions […] The post Eight years of CryptoSlate: What we have learned, what we are building next appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • JGB 17-year yield spike tests Bitcoin at $123k; is risk off back?
    CryptoSlate - 18:10 Oct 08, 2025
    Japan’s 10-year government bond (JGB) yields reached levels not seen since 2008, triggering a scenario that pressures Bitcoin through spot depth and order-book mechanics rather than direct correlation. The long-end selloff in Japanese government bonds pushes domestic yields higher, reducing the incentive for Japan’s institutional investors to seek returns in foreign markets. Life insurers have […] The post JGB 17-year yield spike tests Bitcoin at $123k; is risk off back? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Top 10 most crypto-friendly countries revisited (2025)
    CryptoSlate - 14:33 Oct 08, 2025
    The first-ever article on CryptoSlate, published in 2017, examined the most crypto-friendly countries in the world. Today, we’re revisiting that list and taking a look at which countries continue to be crypto havens and which have dropped off the list entirely. Spoiler alert: 2025’s top country didn’t even make the list eight years ago, and 2017’s […] The post Top 10 most crypto-friendly countries revisited (2025) appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • BNB hits new all-time high amid rising memecoin activities; surpasses XRP in market value
    CryptoSlate - 23:51 Oct 07, 2025
    BNB, the native token of Binance’s BNB Chain, has reclaimed the spotlight after soaring to a new all-time high, cementing its position as the world’s third-largest crypto by market capitalization. Data from CryptoSlate shows that BNB reached a record high of $1,335 on Oct. 7, before slightly retracing to around $1,306 as of press time. […] The post BNB hits new all-time high amid rising memecoin activities; surpasses XRP in market value appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • ICE bets $2B on Polymarket: What it means for US prediction markets
    CryptoSlate - 23:15 Oct 07, 2025
    Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) invested $2 billion into Polymarket at a $9 billion post-money valuation, CEO Shayne Coplan announced on Oct. 7. The deal represents the most significant single investment in prediction markets and positions the sector as crypto’s emerging battleground as institutional capital seeks on-chain infrastructure with real-world utility. ICE is the owner of the […] The post ICE bets $2B on Polymarket: What it means for US prediction markets appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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