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  • Beyond stablecoins, what’s fueling the tokenized RWA $30T explosion? Insights from Polygon Labs
    CryptoSlate - 15:00 Sep 14, 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. Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) reached just under $300 billion in 2025, with some projections placing the market at $30 trillion by 2034. Much of […] The post Beyond stablecoins, what’s fueling the tokenized RWA $30T explosion? Insights from Polygon Labs appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • $7.5T in US money market funds could soon be seeking a new home
    CryptoSlate - 14:00 Sep 14, 2025
    $7.5 trillion is now parked in U.S. money market funds. This vast amount of capital marks a new all-time high that risk asset traders are closely watching. Why? Because as yields trend lower and the Fed prepares to cut rates, this colossal dry powder could be primed to flood into risk assets, including tech stocks […] The post $7.5T in US money market funds could soon be seeking a new home appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin calls ‘AI governance’ a “bad idea”
    CryptoSlate - 13:01 Sep 14, 2025
    Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin claims it is a “bad idea” to use artificial intelligence (AI) for governance. In an X post on Saturday, Buterin wrote: “If you use an AI to allocate funding for contributions, people WILL put a jailbreak plus “gimme all the money” in as many places as they can.” Why AI governance […] The post Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin calls ‘AI governance’ a “bad idea” appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • 23 cents of every tax dollar goes to pay interest on U.S. debt
    CryptoSlate - 19:00 Sep 13, 2025
    The United States is sitting atop a fiscal precipice. With the total U.S. debt surpassing $37.43 trillion as of September 2025, the nation faces a historic reality. Nearly one-quarter of every tax dollar it collects is consumed by servicing the interest payments on its debt burden. The relentless march of U.S. debt According to monthly […] The post 23 cents of every tax dollar goes to pay interest on U.S. debt appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Is the Fed’s upcoming rate cut a ‘huge mistake’?
    CryptoSlate - 17:00 Sep 13, 2025
    If you’re following the markets, you’ll know the Federal Reserve is poised to cut interest rates next week to stimulate a lagging economy. While most crypto traders are jumping for joy at the thought of fresh liquidity entering the system, not everybody’s happy. The upcoming rate cut, according to some, could have a catastrophic effect […] The post Is the Fed’s upcoming rate cut a ‘huge mistake’? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Why Wall Street is ‘out of step’ with the real economy
    CryptoSlate - 15:00 Sep 13, 2025
    Financial markets keep rallying, but a look beneath the surface paints a much riskier picture for the months ahead. Many investors now warn that Wall Street is ignoring growing cracks in the U.S. job market and real economy, a disconnect that has led to major trouble before. Why Wall Street is so out of step […] The post Why Wall Street is ‘out of step’ with the real economy appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Julian Figueroa lost 14 BTC worth $1.6 million: he says millions of others will make the same mistakes
    CryptoSlate - 13:16 Sep 13, 2025
    Host of The Exit Manual, Julian Figueroa, has lost 14 BTC over the last eight years, worth around $1.6 million today. As if that figure wasn’t bad enough, what’s worse is that “90% of people buying Bitcoin today” are going to make one of the three mistakes in Bitcoin security that cost Figueroa his precious […] The post Julian Figueroa lost 14 BTC worth $1.6 million: he says millions of others will make the same mistakes appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Polygon Labs partners with Cypher Capital to boost institutional access in the Middle East
    CryptoSlate - 23:21 Sep 12, 2025
    Polygon Labs announced Sept. 12 that it is partnering with Dubai-based Cypher Capital to expand institutional access to POL, the native asset powering the Polygon blockchain, across the Middle East. The initiative marks the first in a series of efforts to bring professional investors into direct engagement with Polygon’s infrastructure. POL will be positioned as […] The post Polygon Labs partners with Cypher Capital to boost institutional access in the Middle East appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Middle East Cypher Capital Polygon Labs
  • REX-Osprey Solana ETF crosses $200M milestone as SOL hits seven-month high
    CryptoSlate - 22:30 Sep 12, 2025
    The REX-Osprey Solana staking ETF (SSK) surpassed $200 million in cumulative flows for the first time on Sept. 11, amid Solana’s (SOL) strong price action. Trading under ticker SSK, the fund struggled with adoption during its initial months, recording zero activity on four of six trading days through Aug. 8, according to Farside Investors data. […] The post REX-Osprey Solana ETF crosses $200M milestone as SOL hits seven-month high appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Polymarket seeking funding round that could surge its valuation to $10B
    CryptoSlate - 21:45 Sep 12, 2025
    Prediction market Polymarket is pursuing new funding that could boost its valuation to $10 billion, as Business Insider reported on Sept. 12. Two people with knowledge of the matter said the valuation discussions represent at least a threefold increase from the $1 billion Polymarket achieved in a funding round that closed this summer. According to […] The post Polymarket seeking funding round that could surge its valuation to $10B appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Gemini shares hit $40 within hours of Nasdaq debut, showcasing Wall Street’s crypto appetite
    CryptoSlate - 21:00 Sep 12, 2025
    Gemini made a strong entrance on Wall Street on Sept. 12, with its stock price surging over 50% within the intial hours of their first day of trading on the Nasdaq. The stock, listed under the symbol GEMI, opened at $28 per share and quickly advanced in the opening hours. Prices briefly touched $40 before […] The post Gemini shares hit $40 within hours of Nasdaq debut, showcasing Wall Street’s crypto appetite appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Circle eyes deeper ties with Hyperliquid through potential native USDC launch
    CryptoSlate - 20:27 Sep 12, 2025
    Stablecoin issuer Circle appears set to deepen its role in decentralized finance by preparing a native launch of USD Coin (USDC) on Hyperliquid’s Layer 1 chain, HyperEVM. On Sept. 12, blockchain researcher MLM Blockchain flagged test transactions involving USDC on HyperEVM’s mainnet, suggesting that a native deployment could roll out in the coming weeks. Adding […] The post Circle eyes deeper ties with Hyperliquid through potential native USDC launch appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Circle Hyperliquid USDC
  • Hyperliquid tops Nasdaq’s 2024 net income, beats Robinhood’s trading volume 4 months in a row
    CryptoSlate - 19:30 Sep 12, 2025
    Decentralized derivatives exchange Hyperliquid has consistently outperformed traditional finance giants in terms of volume and net income. DefiLlama data estimates Hyperliquid’s annualized net income at $1.24 billion as of Sept. 12, exceeding Nasdaq’s $1.12 billion net income for the entirety of 2024 by 11%. The comparison positions the DeFi platform ahead of one of the […] The post Hyperliquid tops Nasdaq’s 2024 net income, beats Robinhood’s trading volume 4 months in a row appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Nasdaq Hyperliquid Robinhood
  • Tether launches compliant USAT stablecoin under new leadership
    CryptoSlate - 19:06 Sep 12, 2025
    Tether has unveiled USAT, a new stablecoin product for the US market, according to a Sept. 12 statement. Alongside the announcement, the company confirmed that Bo Hines will become the CEO-designate for the USAT stablecoin. Hines described his appointment as an opportunity to reinforce America’s influence in global finance by launching a stablecoin rooted in […] The post Tether launches compliant USAT stablecoin under new leadership appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: USAT Tether
  • WisdomTree puts $1 trillion private credit market on Ethereum and Stellar for $25
    CryptoSlate - 16:30 Sep 12, 2025
    WisdomTree has unveiled a tokenized investment vehicle to bring private credit directly onto blockchain rails. The WisdomTree Private Credit and Alternative Income Digital Fund (CRDT) launched Sept. 12 on Ethereum and Stellar blockchains. It will be available to investors through the company’s Prime and Connect platforms. WisdomTree’s CRDT According to the statement, the fund’s performance […] The post WisdomTree puts $1 trillion private credit market on Ethereum and Stellar for $25 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: WisdomTree Ethereum Stellar
  • Polymarket just made Bitcoin bets settle instantly with Chainlink upgrade
    CryptoSlate - 15:52 Sep 12, 2025
    Polymarket has launched a new integration with Chainlink that upgrades how its prediction markets are priced and settled, according to a Sept. 12 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The rollout connects Chainlink’s oracle infrastructure to Polymarket’s platform on Polygon mainnet, giving traders access to faster, tamper-resistant data feeds and automated settlement tools. The system pairs Chainlink […] The post Polymarket just made Bitcoin bets settle instantly with Chainlink upgrade appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Polymarket Chainlink Bitcoin
  • Fidelity’s $203 million debut puts Ethereum’s tokenized bills on $10B trajectory for 2025
    CryptoSlate - 14:51 Sep 12, 2025
    Tokenized U.S. Treasuries on public blockchains hold $7.42 billion as of September 12, 2025, with large vehicles concentratedon Ethereum-linked issuance tracked by RWA.xyz. Fidelity’s new OnChain share class adds another institutional line to that base. The Fidelity Treasury Digital Fund’s OnChain Class, recorded on Ethereum as the Fidelity Digital Interest Token, shows about $203.7 million […] The post Fidelity’s $203 million debut puts Ethereum’s tokenized bills on $10B trajectory for 2025 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Crypto funding falls 30% in August despite strong quarterly performance
    CryptoSlate - 00:00 Sep 12, 2025
    Crypto protocols raised $1.9 billion in August, down 30% from July’s $2.67 billion, according to DefiLlama data. Despite the monthly drop, August numbers for raises from venture capital funds align with the numbers recorded in July, with $600 million captured from PUMP’s public sale last month. DeFi protocols dominated August funding with multiple major raises, […] The post Crypto funding falls 30% in August despite strong quarterly performance appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Aave reduces Scroll exposure amid turmoil in governance model
    CryptoSlate - 23:15 Sep 11, 2025
    Aave, the largest decentralized lending protocol, has proposed reducing its exposure to governance risks within the Ethereum layer-2 network, Scroll’s ecosystem. The initiative, submitted on Sept. 11 by the Aave Chan Initiative (ACI), comes amid mounting instability in Scroll’s decentralized governance model. The proposal outlines several defensive measures to protect Aave’s users and liquidity pools. […] The post Aave reduces Scroll exposure amid turmoil in governance model appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Aave Scroll
  • Coinbase demands SEC accountability after lost Gary Gensler’s text messages episode
    CryptoSlate - 22:37 Sep 11, 2025
    Coinbase filed a federal court motion demanding accountability after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) deleted nearly a year of text messages from former Chair Gary Gensler during the agency’s crypto enforcement campaign. The Sept. 11 filing seeks expedited discovery, sanctions, and immediate production of all responsive communications. An SEC Office of Inspector General report […] The post Coinbase demands SEC accountability after lost Gary Gensler’s text messages episode appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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