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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.
  • 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.
    Tags: Ethereum
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
    Tags: ETFs
  • 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.
  • 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.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • 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.
  • Why is everything dumping? Mixed treasury auction results point to risk-off
    CryptoSlate - 22:50 Oct 07, 2025
    The crypto market shed 2.3% on Oct. 7, and the 42-day Treasury bill auction released at approximately 13:00 ET appears to have catalyzed the broad risk-off move. The stop-out yield at 4% came in above the median of 3.97%, signaling investors demanded higher compensation to hold short-dated government debt. The uptick in short-end rates tightened […] The post Why is everything dumping? Mixed treasury auction results point to risk-off appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Mixed
  • Will EU sanctions choke ruble stablecoin routes into Bitcoin?
    CryptoSlate - 22:29 Oct 07, 2025
    The European Union (EU) is moving to choke off A7A5, the ruble-backed token routing billions through Kyrgyzstan into European crypto markets, but available data suggests the sanctioned flow represents just 2.37% of the bloc-wide Bitcoin trading volume. As Bloomberg News reported on Oct. 6, the EU proposed sanctions on A7A5, the stablecoin issued by cross-border […] The post Will EU sanctions choke ruble stablecoin routes into Bitcoin? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Crypto Leverage Trading in Focus: How Leverage.Trading Data Tracks Retail Stress From Liquidations to Early Warnings
    CryptoSlate - 21:15 Oct 07, 2025
    First-party telemetry from Leverage.Trading shows how retail traders measure risk before market headlines hit. As volatility wiped out billions across crypto and equities this summer, most headlines told the story after the fact — counting liquidations once positions were already gone. But new data from Leverage. Trading’s Global Leverage & Risk Report (August 2025) suggests […] The post Crypto Leverage Trading in Focus: How Leverage.Trading Data Tracks Retail Stress From Liquidations to Early Warnings appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • S&P Global unveils comprehensive benchmark merging crypto and equities
    CryptoSlate - 18:29 Oct 07, 2025
    S&P Global announced plans to launch the S&P Digital Markets 50 Index, a benchmark that combines 15 cryptocurrencies with 35 publicly traded crypto-linked equities, offering a single gauge of the broader digital-asset economy. According to the Oct. 7 announcement, S&P Dow Jones Indices developed the index in collaboration with Dinari, which will issue a token […] The post S&P Global unveils comprehensive benchmark merging crypto and equities appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Global
  • Bulls exit exchanges at record levels. Bitcoin God candle squeeze incoming?
    CryptoSlate - 15:36 Oct 07, 2025
    Bitcoin’s exchange withdrawals have climbed to their highest sustained level since 2022, even as the asset trades near record highs. While current outflows remain below the 2023 accumulation peak, the renewed withdrawal trend highlights a behavioral shift in how investors gain exposure to Bitcoin. Institutional demand increasingly flows through spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) rather than […] The post Bulls exit exchanges at record levels. Bitcoin God candle squeeze incoming? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Over 61% of BTC hasn’t moved in a year: What it means for Bitcoin price
    CryptoSlate - 14:25 Oct 07, 2025
    More than half of Bitcoin’s circulating supply has not moved in 12 months, a structural feature that will shape how the market absorbs demand into year-end. Per Bitbo, roughly 61% of coins have been dormant for over a year, with the deepest cohort, over ten years, at roughly 17%. The latest HODL Waves split shows […] The post Over 61% of BTC hasn’t moved in a year: What it means for Bitcoin price appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Is Bitcoin now a $57B volatility trade – or just the start?
    CryptoSlate - 13:11 Oct 07, 2025
    Behind every rally and every crash lies an invisible engine: options dealers rebalancing billions in Bitcoin exposure. As open interest pushes past $57 billion, it’s the hedging flows, not sentiment, that now dictate price. For most of Bitcoin’s history, price discovery happened in the spot market. Retail traders and long-term holders set the tone, while […] The post Is Bitcoin now a $57B volatility trade – or just the start? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin

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