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  • Tron slashes fees by 60% to boost on-chain activity risking $28 million hit to revenue
    CryptoSlate - 15:08 Aug 29, 2025
    The Tron blockchain is preparing for its steepest fee reduction since launch, following a community vote by its Super Representatives (SRs). On Aug. 29, Tron founder Justin Sun confirmed that the blockchain network’s community has backed a proposal to lower fees by 60%. This adjustment, scheduled to take effect later today, aims to lower transaction […] The post Tron slashes fees by 60% to boost on-chain activity risking $28 million hit to revenue appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Argentina’s opposition party votes to reopen investigation into President Milei over LIBRA scandal
    CryptoSlate - 00:00 Aug 29, 2025
    Argentina’s opposition parties have revived a stalled investigation into President Javier Milei’s role in the LIBRA scandal, seizing on new corruption allegations that have rattled the government just weeks before October’s elections. The commission, first created in April but largely paralyzed by bureaucratic and congressional hurdles, was reactivated on Aug. 28 after leaked recordings implicated […] The post Argentina’s opposition party votes to reopen investigation into President Milei over LIBRA scandal appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Top crypto protocols generate $1.2B in revenue after recording 9.3% monthly growth
    CryptoSlate - 23:00 Aug 28, 2025
    The 10 highest-grossing crypto protocols generated $1.2 billion in revenue during the 30 days ending Aug. 28, representing a 9.3% increase from the previous month’s total of $1.1 billion per DefiLlama data. Ethena led the percentage gains with a 243% revenue surge, jumping from $9.46 million to $32.48 million, as its synthetic dollar USDe captured […] The post Top crypto protocols generate $1.2B in revenue after recording 9.3% monthly growth appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • CaliberCos adopts Chainlink as treasury reserve amid financial woes, stock surges 60%
    CryptoSlate - 22:15 Aug 28, 2025
    A publicly listed real estate firm has become the first corporate treasury vehicle to hold Chainlink (LINK) as a reserve asset, signaling the growing push by companies to adopt alternative digital assets beyond Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). CaliberCos, a Phoenix-based asset manager whose stock has fallen more than 98% since its 2023 Nasdaq debut, […] The post CaliberCos adopts Chainlink as treasury reserve amid financial woes, stock surges 60% appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Solana Policy Institute grants $500K to defend Tornado Cash developers
    CryptoSlate - 21:34 Aug 28, 2025
    The Solana Policy Institute (SPI) has pledged $500,000 to the legal defense of Tornado Cash developers Roman Storm and Alexey Pertsev, according to an Aug. 28 statement. Storm and Pertsev helped create Tornado Cash, an Ethereum-based privacy protocol that allows crypto transactions to be mixed and anonymized. After deployment, the developers relinquished control of the […] The post Solana Policy Institute grants $500K to defend Tornado Cash developers appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Tokenized US Treasuries reach $7.45 billion all-time high after July correction
    CryptoSlate - 20:33 Aug 28, 2025
    US tokenized treasury products reached a new all-time high of $7.45 billion on Aug. 27, surpassing the previous peak of $7.42 billion registered on July 15. According to rwa.xyz data, the milestone caps a 14% recovery over two weeks following a market correction that bottomed out at $6.51 billion on Aug. 13. The tokenized treasury […] The post Tokenized US Treasuries reach $7.45 billion all-time high after July correction appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Treasury Secretary Bessent’s stablecoin push could drive $34 trillion into Ethena, Etherfi, Hyperliquid
    CryptoSlate - 19:37 Aug 28, 2025
    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s endorsement of dollar-pegged stablecoins creates a pathway for up to $34 trillion to flow into decentralized finance protocols such as Ethena, Ether.fi, and Hyperliquid. Arthur Hayes reported in his Aug. 27 blog post that Bessent aims to redirect capital from the $13 trillion Eurodollar system and $21 trillion in Global South […] The post Treasury Secretary Bessent’s stablecoin push could drive $34 trillion into Ethena, Etherfi, Hyperliquid appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • CFTC issues advisory to restore US access to foreign crypto exchanges
    CryptoSlate - 18:32 Aug 28, 2025
    The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Division of Market Oversight issued an advisory on Aug. 28 clarifying foreign board of trade (FBOT) registration rules for non-US exchanges seeking to provide Americans with direct market access. Acting Chair Caroline Pham positioned the guidance as a remedy for trading activity that departed during previous enforcement actions. The […] The post CFTC issues advisory to restore US access to foreign crypto exchanges appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Trump-backed Bitcoin mining firm to go public on Nasdaq next month
    CryptoSlate - 17:49 Aug 28, 2025
    American Bitcoin, the mining company partly owned by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, is preparing to go public on the Nasdaq in September, Reuters reported on Aug. 28. The firm, launched in March, is 80% owned by Toronto-based Hut 8, one of North America’s largest crypto miners. The Trump brothers collectively own the remaining […] The post Trump-backed Bitcoin mining firm to go public on Nasdaq next month appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Solana DeFi TVL nears all-time high at $11.7B but daily fees remain stuck under $2 million
    CryptoSlate - 16:30 Aug 28, 2025
    Increased capital has clustered around Solana over the past month, even as user activity shows mixed momentum. Per DeFiLlama, Solana’s 24-hour DEX volume recently printed about $4.6 billion, with perpetuals near $2.1 billion. Stablecoin supply sits around $12 billion, native TVL is back near all-time highs at $11.7 billion, bridged TVL is tracked near $57 […] The post Solana DeFi TVL nears all-time high at $11.7B but daily fees remain stuck under $2 million appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Everclear Launches TRON Network Support, Bringing Capital-Efficient Rebalancing to Top Stablecoin Network
    CryptoSlate - 16:00 Aug 28, 2025
    George Town, Cayman Islands – August 28, 2025 – Everclear, the cross-chain clearing and settlement protocol dedicated to eliminating liquidity fragmentation for blockchains and digital assets, announced an integration with the TRON network. This integration facilitates the settlement of onchain transactions without the need for centralized exchanges or fragmented routes, essentially solving liquidity fragmentation for […] The post Everclear Launches TRON Network Support, Bringing Capital-Efficient Rebalancing to Top Stablecoin Network appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • YZY token aftermath sees 105 traders lose $100k-$1M each in $75M wipeout
    CryptoSlate - 23:05 Aug 27, 2025
    Kanye West’s YZY token launch has left 105 traders with significant losses between $100,000 and $1 million each, totaling $26 million in combined losses at an average of $250,000 per wallet. According to data shared by Bubblemaps analysis published on Aug. 27, 70,201 traders interacted with the token, resulting in 51,862 tanking losses. West’s controversial […] The post YZY token aftermath sees 105 traders lose $100k-$1M each in $75M wipeout appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Nasdaq-listed KindlyMD to raise $5B via equity to buy Bitcoin
    CryptoSlate - 22:36 Aug 27, 2025
    KindlyMD, a Nasdaq-traded health-care firm that recently merged with bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto, said it plans to raise as much as $5 billion in equity to expand its Bitcoin (BTC) reserves. The company filed a shelf registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an at-the-market stock program, allowing it to issue shares gradually at […] The post Nasdaq-listed KindlyMD to raise $5B via equity to buy Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin faces critical resistance at $113,700, breakdown below $107k threatens return to 5 figures
    CryptoSlate - 21:25 Aug 27, 2025
    Bitcoin (BTC) trades in a precarious position near $112,000, caught between key technical levels that could determine its next major directional move following a pullback from the $124,000 all-time high reached two weeks ago. According to an Aug. 27 report by Glassnode, BTC faces immediate resistance at $113,700, which aligns with the three-month cost basis […] The post Bitcoin faces critical resistance at $113,700, breakdown below $107k threatens return to 5 figures appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Investment advisors drive 388,301 ETH surge in institutional ETF adoption during Q2
    CryptoSlate - 19:59 Aug 27, 2025
    Institutional investors increased their Ethereum (ETH) exposure via exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by 388,301 ETH in the second quarter, with investment advisors commanding the largest share of adoption across traditional finance sectors. According to data shared by Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart, investment advisor firms control $1.35 billion in Ethereum ETF exposure, representing 539,757 ETH and […] The post Investment advisors drive 388,301 ETH surge in institutional ETF adoption during Q2 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Circle partners with Finastra to expand USDC’s role in cross border payments
    CryptoSlate - 18:58 Aug 27, 2025
    Circle and financial software giant Finastra announced Wednesday a partnership to integrate USDC stablecoin settlement into the backbone of global banking infrastructure, a move aimed at modernizing cross-border payments long plagued by high costs and delays. The collaboration will connect Finastra’s Global PAYplus (GPP) platform, which processes more than $5 trillion in daily cross-border transactions, […] The post Circle partners with Finastra to expand USDC’s role in cross border payments appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • China-based Linklogis partners with XRP Ledger to transform global supply chain finance
    CryptoSlate - 17:01 Aug 27, 2025
    Chinese fintech company Linklogis has announced a partnership with the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to digitize global supply chain finance, according to a recent statement. The move will see Linklogis deploy its trade finance application on XRPL’s mainnet, a step aimed at scaling blockchain adoption for cross-border settlements. The collaboration is designed to unlock faster circulation […] The post China-based Linklogis partners with XRP Ledger to transform global supply chain finance appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Japan-based Metaplanet aims to raise $880M from overseas investors for Bitcoin buying spree
    CryptoSlate - 12:35 Aug 27, 2025
    Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has unveiled plans to raise over JPY 130 billion (equivalent to around $880 million) through an international share sale, with most of the proceeds earmarked for new Bitcoin purchases. The firm disclosed on Aug. 27 that its board approved the issuance of up to 555 million new shares. If shareholders […] The post Japan-based Metaplanet aims to raise $880M from overseas investors for Bitcoin buying spree appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Why 2.2 million verified identities could reshape who profits most in Lido ETH staking
    CryptoSlate - 12:10 Aug 27, 2025
    Lido launched Identified Community Staker applications on Ethereum mainnet, creating a verification track that gives individuals priority terms in the protocol’s Community Staking Module. Per Lido, ICS uses a points system across experience, engagement, and humanity. Applicants must meet minimum thresholds in each category and reach at least 15 points to qualify. The program is […] The post Why 2.2 million verified identities could reshape who profits most in Lido ETH staking appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Hyperliquid faces whale manipulation claims as HYPE reaches new all-time high
    CryptoSlate - 11:17 Aug 27, 2025
    Decentralized exchange Hyperliquid is under scrutiny after a sharp rally in its HYPE token coincided with whale-driven manipulation claims on its platform. On Aug. 27, analytics firm SpotOnChain reported that a cluster of large wallets pushed XPL’s price up by 200% to $1.80 before it quickly retraced. The sudden move transferred millions between traders. According […] The post Hyperliquid faces whale manipulation claims as HYPE reaches new all-time high appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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