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  • Morgan Stanley to kick off proprietary crypto trading services via digital platform in 2026
    CryptoSlate - 19:45 Sep 23, 2025
    Morgan Stanley announced it aims to roll out its proprietary crypto trading service on the E*Trade platform in the first half of 2026 through a partnership with digital asset infrastructure firm Zerohash. At launch, E*Trade clients will be able to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, marking one of the most significant steps yet by a […] The post Morgan Stanley to kick off proprietary crypto trading services via digital platform in 2026 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • FTX Recovery Trust sues Genesis Digital to recover $1.15B in allegedly fraudulent transfers
    CryptoSlate - 19:00 Sep 23, 2025
    FTX Recovery Trust sued Bitcoin mining company Genesis Digital Assets, seeking to recover $1.15 billion in allegedly fraudulent transfers made by the co-founder of the fallen exchange, Sam Bankman-Fried. As Bloomberg Law reported on Sept. 23, the trust filed the lawsuit on Sept. 22 in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. It […] The post FTX Recovery Trust sues Genesis Digital to recover $1.15B in allegedly fraudulent transfers appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Y Combinator launches funding initiative targeting on-chain startups with Base partnership
    CryptoSlate - 18:21 Sep 23, 2025
    Y Combinator announced plans to fund Web3 startups through a new “Fintech 3.0” initiative created in collaboration with Base and Coinbase Ventures on Sept. 23. The accelerator targets companies building financial systems on blockchain infrastructure, citing regulatory clarity and infrastructure maturity as key factors enabling this sector’s growth. The announcement, released simultaneously by Y Combinator […] The post Y Combinator launches funding initiative targeting on-chain startups with Base partnership appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Perp DEX season: Avantis and Aster defy market downturn with impressive rallies
    CryptoSlate - 23:00 Sep 22, 2025
    Tokens from emerging perpetual trading decentralized exchanges posted substantial gains over the past week while established platforms declined, suggesting capital rotation within the derivatives trading sector. Avantis and Aster led newcomer performance as total value locked (TVL) in DeFi migrated toward newer protocols despite sector-wide retracement. Avantis’ native token AVNT has climbed 66% over seven […] The post Perp DEX season: Avantis and Aster defy market downturn with impressive rallies appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • East vs West stablecoin cold war emerges in battle for the first trillion dollar stablecoin
    CryptoSlate - 22:55 Sep 22, 2025
    MetaMask’s mUSD, the European Union’s digital euro initiative, and Hong Kong’s offshore yuan token AxCNH set up a three-way contest for on-chain payments. The prize is not trading volume or speculative flows, it is the share of real-world settlement that could reach $2 to $4 trillion annually if 1 to 2 percent of global cross-border payments move to […] The post East vs West stablecoin cold war emerges in battle for the first trillion dollar stablecoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Regulatory uncertainty clouds layer-2 sequencers as industry and SEC differ
    CryptoSlate - 22:15 Sep 22, 2025
    Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal and Base founder Jesse Pollak argued that Layer-2 (L2) sequencers constitute infrastructure rather than exchanges. Their statements contradict the current regulatory stance, considering SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has previously warned that centralized matching engines may face exchange registration requirements. Grewal compared Base’s sequencer to Amazon Web Services in a […] The post Regulatory uncertainty clouds layer-2 sequencers as industry and SEC differ appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • House lawmakers urge SEC to implement Trump’s crypto 401k executive order
    CryptoSlate - 21:32 Sep 22, 2025
    Nine House Financial Services Committee members sent a letter to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins on Sept. 22, urging swift implementation of President Donald Trump’s Aug. 7 executive order enabling cryptocurrency investments in 401(k) retirement plans. The bipartisan coalition expressed support for expanding access to alternative assets to help 90 million Americans secure dignified retirement outcomes. […] The post House lawmakers urge SEC to implement Trump’s crypto 401k executive order appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Bitcoin risks a $105k retest after losing key support following Fed rate cut
    CryptoSlate - 20:15 Sep 22, 2025
    Bitcoin (BTC) traded at $112,623 as of press time, setting up a potential retest of the $105,500 support zone after losing the critical $115,000 level following the Federal Reserve’s Sept. 17 rate cut. BTC briefly touched $118,000 in the immediate aftermath of the Fed’s 25 basis point cut. However, a profit-taking movement triggered a pullback […] The post Bitcoin risks a $105k retest after losing key support following Fed rate cut appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • South African asset management giant advises clients against over exposure to Bitcoin
    CryptoSlate - 19:43 Sep 22, 2025
    South Africa’s Sygnia Ltd., a $20 billion asset manager, is urging clients to avoid concentrating their portfolios in Bitcoin (BTC) despite strong demand for its recently launched crypto fund, Bloomberg News reported on Sept. 22. The Cape Town-based firm has advised investors not to commit more than 5% of their discretionary assets or retirement annuities […] The post South African asset management giant advises clients against over exposure to Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Ripple unveils institutional-focused roadmap for XRPL with native lending protocol and ZKP features
    CryptoSlate - 18:45 Sep 22, 2025
    Ripple unveiled a roadmap for the XRP Ledger (XRPL) on Sept. 22 that introduces protocol-level lending, zero-knowledge privacy features, and expanded tokenization standards. The roadmap centers on three core announcements: a native lending protocol scheduled for Version 3.0, confidential Multi-Purpose Tokens arriving in the first quarter of next year, and the immediate availability of compliance […] The post Ripple unveils institutional-focused roadmap for XRPL with native lending protocol and ZKP features appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • UK and US establish joint task force to develop crypto regulation framework
    CryptoSlate - 18:00 Sep 22, 2025
    The UK and US have launched a joint regulatory task force for digital assets on Sept. 22, called the Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future. The task force will report within 180 days to both finance ministries through the UK-US Financial Regulatory Working Group with recommendations on digital asset cooperation. Officials from HM Treasury […] The post UK and US establish joint task force to develop crypto regulation framework appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • PayPal joins Plasma and Polkadot’s Hydration in wave of new stablecoin initiatives
    CryptoSlate - 17:26 Sep 22, 2025
    The stablecoin sector is entering a new phase of competition, with major players unveiling fresh initiatives to capture part of the $280 billion market. On Sept. 22, PayPal, Bitfinex-backed Plasma, and Polkadot’s Hydration protocol announced new projects to strengthen the role of dollar-pegged assets in global finance. Neobank, DeFi, and Payments Plasma is positioning itself […] The post PayPal joins Plasma and Polkadot’s Hydration in wave of new stablecoin initiatives appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Strive bets $675 million to acquire Bitcoin treasury company at 200% premium to stock price
    CryptoSlate - 15:28 Sep 22, 2025
    Asset manager Strive has reached an agreement to purchase Bitcoin-focused Semler Scientific in a fully equity-based rather than cash-based deal. Under the terms announced Sept. 22, each Semler Scientific share will convert into 21.05 Strive Class A common shares, valuing the target at $90.52 per share. That price represents a premium of more than 200% […] The post Strive bets $675 million to acquire Bitcoin treasury company at 200% premium to stock price appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Vietnam’s bank account purge is the best publicity for Bitcoin
    CryptoSlate - 21:00 Sep 21, 2025
    If you’ve been following the latest news from 1984, you’ll know that Vietnam has permanently closed over 86 million bank accounts. For a country with an estimated 200 million bank accounts, that’s around 43% being frozen or deleted to “prevent fraud and cybercrime.” The account closures follow sweeping new regulations requiring users’ biometric authentication, and […] The post Vietnam’s bank account purge is the best publicity for Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Milei’s monetary meltdown: Argentine central bank intervenes as peso hits record lows
    CryptoSlate - 19:00 Sep 21, 2025
    Argentina has once again reached a breaking point, and the central bank has intervened to prop up a plunging peso despite new libertarian reforms. The crisis marks a sharp turn for those who briefly saw hope in President Javier Milei’s pro-market promises. Milei: the libertarian wave falters When Javier Milei assumed power, he made headlines […] The post Milei’s monetary meltdown: Argentine central bank intervenes as peso hits record lows appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • The dollar dying doesn’t make Bitcoin win
    CryptoSlate - 17:00 Sep 21, 2025
    The rapid decline of the U.S. dollar has reignited dreams of “hyperbitcoinization” among Bitcoin proponents. But there is little evidence that the dollar dying means Bitcoin’s victory; and plenty that points toward widespread chaos instead. The dollar dying: lessons from currency collapse Fernando Nikolic, ex-VP at Blockstream and a veteran of Argentina’s financial turmoil, cautions […] The post The dollar dying doesn’t make Bitcoin win appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • Mining can be crypto’s first line of defense—if it embraces radical transparency
    CryptoSlate - 15:00 Sep 21, 2025
    The following is a guest post and opinion from Jill Ford, Founder of Bitford Digital. The DOJ’s seizure of roughly $1 million tied to BlackSuit ransomware is more than just a win against cybercrime. It’s a sign that crypto is maturing under regulatory scrutiny. Contrary to the myth of anonymity, most on-chain activity leaves a traceable ledger, and […] The post Mining can be crypto’s first line of defense—if it embraces radical transparency appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Mining
  • Strategy and the centralization question: what happens when one firm holds 3% (or 7%) of all Bitcoin?
    CryptoSlate - 13:00 Sep 21, 2025
    Welcome to Slate Sundays, CryptoSlate’s new weekly feature showcasing in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and thought-provoking op-eds that go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas and voices shaping the future of crypto. On Wall Street and Crypto Twitter, few names spark debate like Michael Saylor and his Bitcoin-hungry software company, Strategy. Gone are the days when […] The post Strategy and the centralization question: what happens when one firm holds 3% (or 7%) of all Bitcoin? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Mag 7s’ trajectory shows legacy economy ‘being sunset’ for the digital age
    CryptoSlate - 11:38 Sep 21, 2025
    A cursory glance at the Magnificent 7 stocks chart reveals a clear trajectory: up only. But when layered against all other stocks, an even more interesting pattern emerges. 493 stocks remain relatively flat while the Mag 7s take a steep upward grind, like climbing the Eiger. As Bitcoin advocate and founder of The Network State, […] The post Mag 7s’ trajectory shows legacy economy ‘being sunset’ for the digital age appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Asian stablecoins: The myth of dollar dominance
    CryptoSlate - 05:00 Sep 21, 2025
    The following is a guest post and opinion from  Dr. Jae S. Jeong, Co-Founder and CTO, Gurufin. Today’s stablecoins are an extension of the U.S. financial system. Backed by the U.S. Dollar, they are tied to its monetary policy and indirectly answerable to its policy goals. This allegiance is useful to some, but not all. […] The post Asian stablecoins: The myth of dollar dominance appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Asian

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