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  • Where did all the boring dollars go? How synthetics are turning stablecoins into green, lean, yield machines
    CryptoSlate - 13:00 Sep 28, 2025
    If you thought studying the world’s idle capital was akin to watching paint dry, think again. There’s a new reality show on the blockchain called synthetic stablecoins, and it’s packed with action, intrigue, and more market moves than a Wolf of Wall Street outtake. Remember the days when stablecoins were the dullest asset in the […] The post Where did all the boring dollars go? How synthetics are turning stablecoins into green, lean, yield machines appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • From red tape to red flags, Britain’s compulsory Digital ID
    CryptoSlate - 15:00 Sep 27, 2025
    The UK government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to introduce a mandatory digital ID system for all citizens and residents seeking employment. Addressing the audience at the Global Progress Action Summit, Starmer announced: “You will not be able to work in the United Kingdom if you do not have a digital ID. […] The post From red tape to red flags, Britain’s compulsory Digital ID appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • The odds of U.S. government shutdown are at an all-time high as the markets hold their breath
    CryptoSlate - 12:18 Sep 27, 2025
    The odds of a U.S. government shutdown have reached an all-time high on Polymarket, at 82% that lawmakers will fail to pass the necessary funding by the October deadline. As bipartisan talks stall and key meetings are canceled by President Trump, both parties appear unwilling to budge. The stalemate is turning up the risk of […] The post The odds of U.S. government shutdown are at an all-time high as the markets hold their breath appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Bitcoin’s 2025 cycle dip mirrors 2017 – could $200k be next?
    CryptoSlate - 01:15 Sep 27, 2025
    Bitcoin’s spot price movement throughout the third quarter of 2025 and its recent dip align closely with the cycle structure seen in 2017. Throughout the summer, Bitcoin oscillated in a consolidation range between $100,000 and $115,000, forming a technical base at $107,000 while market momentum mirrored the 2017 correction and subsequent rally. Bitcoin has held […] The post Bitcoin’s 2025 cycle dip mirrors 2017 – could $200k be next? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • XPL surges 113% to all-time high following launch day crash
    CryptoSlate - 21:45 Sep 26, 2025
    Plasma’s XPL token posted a 113% recovery to $1.54 within hours of crashing from $0.93 to $0.7218 following its Sept. 25 mainnet launch. The initial crash likely resulted from selling pressure as users who received network airdrops liquidated their positions. Overcoming sell pressure According to reports on X, users received a minimum of 9,304 XPL […] The post XPL surges 113% to all-time high following launch day crash appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Beijing boosts digital yuan for global trade with new operations center
    CryptoSlate - 20:56 Sep 26, 2025
    China has launched a new operations center in Shanghai dedicated to advancing the digital yuan. The People’s Bank of China announced the opening on Sept. 25, describing it as a step to expand the digital yuan’s role in global finance. The center will focus on cross-border payments, blockchain services, and digital asset platforms. According to […] The post Beijing boosts digital yuan for global trade with new operations center appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • BlackRock raises Bitcoin exposure by 38% in its $17.1 billion Global Allocation Fund
    CryptoSlate - 20:19 Sep 26, 2025
    BlackRock’s Global Allocation Fund increased its holdings in the firm’s spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) by 38.4% during the second quarter, according to a Sept. 26 SEC filing. As of July 31, the diversified fund held 1,000,808 IBIT shares valued at $66.4 million, up from 723,332 shares on Apr. 30. The addition of 277,476 shares represents […] The post BlackRock raises Bitcoin exposure by 38% in its $17.1 billion Global Allocation Fund appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Swift reportedly picks Linea for multi-month interbank messaging system transition
    CryptoSlate - 19:30 Sep 26, 2025
    Swift has chosen Consensys-developed Linea to pilot its transition from traditional interbank messaging to blockchain-based communications, according to a Sept. 26 report by The Big Whale. A source familiar with the matter said the global banking consortium selected the Ethereum layer-2 network after months of negotiations to test how interbank on-chain messaging can replace its […] The post Swift reportedly picks Linea for multi-month interbank messaging system transition appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • SoftBank and Ark Invest reportedly join Tether’s $20 billion funding round
    CryptoSlate - 18:45 Sep 26, 2025
    SoftBank and Ark Invest have entered early discussions to participate in Tether’s largest external capital raise, according to a Sept. 26 Bloomberg News report. The stablecoin issuer seeks between $15 billion and $20 billion in exchange for approximately 3% equity through a private placement. The fundraising could value Tether at $500 billion, positioning it among the […] The post SoftBank and Ark Invest reportedly join Tether’s $20 billion funding round appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Russian-linked crypto wallets channel $8B to skirt sanctions using Tether’s USDT
    CryptoSlate - 16:58 Sep 26, 2025
    A network of crypto wallets connected to Russian state-linked entities helped move more than $8 billion in digital assets to bypass Western sanctions, according to a Sept. 26 report from blockchain analytics firm Elliptic. The findings draw from a trove of recently leaked data exposing how sanctioned Russian businesses relied on stablecoins—particularly Tether’s USDT—to sustain […] The post Russian-linked crypto wallets channel $8B to skirt sanctions using Tether’s USDT appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Ethereum set to boost gas limit to 60 million in upcoming Fusaka upgrade
    CryptoSlate - 14:45 Sep 26, 2025
    Ethereum’s developers have approved a plan to lift the network’s gas limit to 60 million during the impending Fusaka upgrade. On Sept. 25, Ethereum Foundation contributor Tim Beiko confirmed that the decision was reached during the All Core Devs Execution (ACDE) #221 call. He also revealed that Fusaka’s testnet activations will begin in October, with […] The post Ethereum set to boost gas limit to 60 million in upcoming Fusaka upgrade appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Vanguard finally considering crypto ETF trading for customers after rivals’ success
    CryptoSlate - 13:51 Sep 26, 2025
    Vanguard is preparing to loosen restrictions on crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The move, first reported on Sept. 26 by Crypto in America, would represent a sharp departure for a firm that has consistently distanced itself from digital assets. The $10 trillion asset manager has historically taken a cautious approach, barring clients from buying Bitcoin ETFs […] The post Vanguard finally considering crypto ETF trading for customers after rivals’ success appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • BlackRock doubles down on Bitcoin with new income-focused ETF
    CryptoSlate - 12:37 Sep 26, 2025
    BlackRock is extending its push into Bitcoin with a new fund designed to turn the asset’s volatility into investor yield. On Sept. 25, Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas revealed that the firm had filed for a product called the iShares Bitcoin Premium ETF, a covered-call fund structured under the ’33 Act. Unlike a traditional spot […] The post BlackRock doubles down on Bitcoin with new income-focused ETF appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Citi raises stablecoin market projection to $1.9 trillion by 2030 despite low institutional maturity
    CryptoSlate - 02:00 Sep 26, 2025
    Citigroup revised its stablecoin market forecast upward to $1.9 trillion by 2030, but warned that institutional adoption remains at just 0.5 on a scale of 0 to 10, according to a report published on Sept. 25. The banking giant raised its base case projection from $1.6 trillion in its April 2025 forecast, citing accelerated momentum […] The post Citi raises stablecoin market projection to $1.9 trillion by 2030 despite low institutional maturity appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • PIPE dreams: Bitcoin treasury companies risk further 55% stock price declines
    CryptoSlate - 00:00 Sep 26, 2025
    Bitcoin (BTC) treasury companies that raised capital through PIPE (private investment in public equity) deals face mounting pressure as share prices gravitate toward their discounted issuance levels, creating potential losses of up to 55% for current investors. According to a Sept. 25 repnort by CryptoQuant, the pattern appears consistent across multiple companies that used PIPEs […] The post PIPE dreams: Bitcoin treasury companies risk further 55% stock price declines appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • XRP’s DeFi utility sparks as liquid staking vault nears $20 million
    CryptoSlate - 22:00 Sep 25, 2025
    XRP holders eager for yield opportunities have quickly embraced mXRP, the first liquid staking token native to the token’s ecosystem. On Sept. 25, blockchain infrastructure provider Axelar revealed that the product’s initial vault of 6.5 million tokens filled within two days of launch, forcing it to raise the cap to 10 million. Notably, the total […] The post XRP’s DeFi utility sparks as liquid staking vault nears $20 million appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin faces critical test as on-chain data reveals market exhaustion
    CryptoSlate - 20:05 Sep 25, 2025
    Bitcoin’s (BTC) on-chain data reveals structural concerns about the sustainability of the current rally, and defending the $111,000 zone is fundamental to avoid further downside. As Glassnode reported on Sept. 25, the retreat from near $117,000 following the Federal Reserve’s rate decision reflects a textbook “buy the rumour, sell the news” pattern. The current drawdown […] The post Bitcoin faces critical test as on-chain data reveals market exhaustion appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • REX-Osprey unveils first Ethereum staking ETF amid cooling investor appetite
    CryptoSlate - 16:25 Sep 25, 2025
    REX-Osprey has launched the first US exchange-traded fund designed to pair spot Ethereum exposure with staking rewards. Announced on Sept. 25, the new product trades under the ticker ESK and is registered as a 1940 Act ETF, giving investors access to Ethereum through a familiar regulatory framework. The ESK fund blends spot ETH holdings with […] The post REX-Osprey unveils first Ethereum staking ETF amid cooling investor appetite appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Stablecoin supply tops $300B: Is crypto finally breaking into banking?
    CryptoSlate - 15:45 Sep 25, 2025
    The stablecoin market has surged to a record high, crossing the $300 billion milestone after months of steady expansion in 2025. Data from CoinMarketCap shows that the total supply now stands at $307 billion, cementing stablecoins as one of the fastest-growing segments of the crypto sector. Other data providers confirm the upward trajectory, though with […] The post Stablecoin supply tops $300B: Is crypto finally breaking into banking? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Why Bitcoin’s hashrate explosion could squeeze public miners next
    CryptoSlate - 15:07 Sep 25, 2025
    On Sep. 23, Bitcoin’s hashrate set a new all-time high of 1,073 EH/s. Over the last month, raw compute rose about 21%. Over the last quarter, roughly 70%. Over the last year, the curve went vertical, up around 675%. Hashrate used to be a chart for miners and protocol nerds. Now it reads like a […] The post Why Bitcoin’s hashrate explosion could squeeze public miners next appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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