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  • Brazil to hold first hearing on proposed $19 billion Bitcoin Strategic Reserve
    CryptoSlate - 22:25 Aug 19, 2025
    Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Economic Development Commission will hold its first hearing on Aug. 20 to examine a proposal to establish a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve (RESBit) worth up to $18.6 billion. As Agência Câmara de Notícias reported, the 3 P.M. ET session will gather technical perspectives on Bill 4501/24, which seeks to modernize Brazil’s treasury […] The post Brazil to hold first hearing on proposed $19 billion Bitcoin Strategic Reserve appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Federal Reserve says US banks should serve crypto without fear of penalties
    CryptoSlate - 21:45 Aug 19, 2025
    Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman acknowledged that crypto firms experienced debanking due to regulatory uncertainty. During the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium on Aug. 19, Bowman also announced a fundamental shift in the Fed’s approach to blockchain innovation. She revealed the central bank eliminated reputational risk considerations from bank supervision in late June to […] The post Federal Reserve says US banks should serve crypto without fear of penalties appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Senate Banking Chairman Tim Scott predicts up to 18 Democrats to break ranks on sweeping crypto law
    CryptoSlate - 21:15 Aug 19, 2025
    Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott reportedly predicts that 12 to 18 Democrats will support comprehensive crypto market structure legislation. According to Aug. 19 reports, Scott is conducting individual meetings with Democratic members, including those outside the Banking Committee, to build bipartisan backing for the anticipated September bill introduction. The South Carolina Republican’s outreach efforts […] The post Senate Banking Chairman Tim Scott predicts up to 18 Democrats to break ranks on sweeping crypto law appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Circle’s new Gateway promises instant cross-chain USDC transfers that feel like one chain
    CryptoSlate - 20:30 Aug 19, 2025
    Circle has launched a unified cross-chain infrastructure that enables businesses to access USDC balances across multiple blockchains. An Aug. 19 announcement labeled the new product as Gateway, a system that addresses liquidity fragmentation issues that force companies to pre-position funds across chains and manage complex rebalancing operations. Gateway combines smart contract infrastructure with an off-chain […] The post Circle’s new Gateway promises instant cross-chain USDC transfers that feel like one chain appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Polkadot eyes Wall Street investors to close gap with Ethereum, Solana
    CryptoSlate - 20:00 Aug 19, 2025
    Polkadot is moving to reposition itself in the current bull market by introducing a dedicated unit to bridge its ecosystem with institutional capital. On Aug. 19, the network announced the launch of Polkadot Capital Group, a capital markets-focused division designed to attract Wall Street investors and build stronger ties with traditional finance. According to the […] The post Polkadot eyes Wall Street investors to close gap with Ethereum, Solana appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Solana Wall Street Ethereum Polkadot
  • Crypto venture funding drops 59% to $1.9 billion in Q2, later-stage deals dominate
    CryptoSlate - 19:43 Aug 19, 2025
    Crypto venture funding declined 59% quarter-over-quarter to $1.976 billion in the second quarter across 378 deals. According to a Galaxy report, last quarter was the second-smallest investment quarter since the fourth quarter of 2020. Later-stage deals captured 52% of total capital invested, representing only the second time since the first quarter of 2021 that mature […] The post Crypto venture funding drops 59% to $1.9 billion in Q2, later-stage deals dominate appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Crypto
  • Nemo.money’s Nicholas Scott on AI-guided investing, truthful data, and where regulation really leads
    CryptoSlate - 16:30 Aug 19, 2025
    On this SlateCast episode, Nemo.money CEO Nicholas Scott joined CryptoSlate’s Liam “Akiba” Wright and Nate Whitehill to discuss AI-guided investing grounded in verified data. Scott outlined Nemo’s portfolio-insight engine, privacy safeguards, and thematic discovery features, while contrasting progressive UAE regulations with slower UK oversight and highlighting stablecoins’ promise for frictionless settlements. The conversation underscored guidance […] The post Nemo.money’s Nicholas Scott on AI-guided investing, truthful data, and where regulation really leads appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Nicholas Scott Nemo AI-guided
  • Ripple’s RLUSD and Donald Trump-linked USD1 used in Bullish’s $1.1 billion IPO settlement
    CryptoSlate - 15:50 Aug 19, 2025
    Crypto exchange Bullish disclosed on Aug. 19 that part of its $1.15 billion IPO proceeds was received in a mix of stablecoins, including Ripple’s RLUSD on the XRP Ledger and President Donald Trump-affiliated USD1. The firm said these tokens were among several digital assets involved in the settlement process, which also included Circle’s USDC and […] The post Ripple’s RLUSD and Donald Trump-linked USD1 used in Bullish’s $1.1 billion IPO settlement appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Donald Trump-linked USD1 Ripple RLUSD Bullish
  • Wyoming unveils FRNT state stablecoin, joining the battle in the $285B arena
    CryptoSlate - 15:30 Aug 19, 2025
    Wyoming has introduced the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), the first stablecoin created and issued by a US government entity, according to an Aug. 19 announcement. Formerly called the Wyoming Stable Token (WYST), FRNT aims to deliver fast, secure, and transparent digital transactions for individuals, businesses, and institutions worldwide. According to the statement, each FRNT token […] The post Wyoming unveils FRNT state stablecoin, joining the battle in the $285B arena appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • TRON to be Natively Integrated into MetaMask, Unlocking Global Access to TRON Assets
    CryptoSlate - 15:00 Aug 19, 2025
    Geneva, Switzerland – August 19, 2025 – TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), announced today a strategic agreement with MetaMask. MetaMask will natively integrate TRON into the world’s leading self-custodial crypto wallet developed by Consensys. This integration will enable MetaMask users […] The post TRON to be Natively Integrated into MetaMask, Unlocking Global Access to TRON Assets appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: TRON Assets Unlocking Global Access Tron MetaMask Natively Integrated
  • SEC delays decisions on several crypto ETFs amid work on streamlined approval process
    CryptoSlate - 23:00 Aug 18, 2025
    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed decisions on nine crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications on Aug. 18. The delays extended review periods for products related to digital assets, spanning Bitcoin, XRP, Litecoin, and Dogecoin. The reason is likely the agency’s work to establish a comprehensive digital asset framework. The postponements affect Truth’s spot Bitcoin […] The post SEC delays decisions on several crypto ETFs amid work on streamlined approval process appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: ETFs
  • Gemini IPO filing reveals Ripple credit deal, $282M net loss in 2025
    CryptoSlate - 22:00 Aug 18, 2025
    Gemini has filed for a Nasdaq IPO under the ticker GEMI, revealing a $282.5 million net loss for the first half of 2025. The exchange also disclosed a $75 million credit agreement with Ripple in the Aug. 15 filing submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), The exchange, founded by Cameron and Tyler […] The post Gemini IPO filing reveals Ripple credit deal, $282M net loss in 2025 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Circle’s Arc blockchain network to launch with day one access for institutions via Fireblocks
    CryptoSlate - 21:30 Aug 18, 2025
    Circle’s upcoming Arc blockchain will debut with direct institutional access through Fireblocks, positioning the stablecoin issuer for a stronger foothold as competition in the sector accelerates. New York–based Fireblocks, which provides custody and tokenization infrastructure to more than 2,400 banks, asset managers, and fintech firms, confirmed it will support Arc from launch. The early integration […] The post Circle’s Arc blockchain network to launch with day one access for institutions via Fireblocks appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Circle Fireblocks
  • Strategy and Metaplanet Bitcoin acquisitions lift their holdings to 3.1% of supply
    CryptoSlate - 20:50 Aug 18, 2025
    Strategy and Metaplanet expanded their Bitcoin (BTC) holdings on Aug. 18, lifting their combined ownership to nearly 3.1% of the total circulating supply.  The acquisitions highlighted the role of corporate treasuries in tightening available Bitcoin liquidity as institutions continue building exposure. Growing the stash Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor announced the firm’s latest purchase of 430 […] The post Strategy and Metaplanet Bitcoin acquisitions lift their holdings to 3.1% of supply appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin consolidation below $123,000 reflects caution rather than market weakness
    CryptoSlate - 19:45 Aug 18, 2025
    Bitcoin’s (BTC) stalling between its recent all-time high and range lows is a sign of investors digesting the movement rather than market weakness. According to the August 18 Bitfinex Alpha report, BTC surged to a record $123,640 before retreating 5.44% from peak to trough, returning to the lower end of its established trading range. The […] The post Bitcoin consolidation below $123,000 reflects caution rather than market weakness appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • Rural Texans continue push to regulate Bitcoin mining over noise, quality of life concerns
    CryptoSlate - 19:00 Aug 18, 2025
    Rural residents in Hood County are pressing for a community vote to gain more authority over a Bitcoin mining site that they say has disrupted their lives with round-the-clock industrial noise, local media outlet KERA News reported on Aug. 18. The mine, operated by Florida-based Marathon Digital Holdings, has been running for about three years […] The post Rural Texans continue push to regulate Bitcoin mining over noise, quality of life concerns appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Rural Texans Bitcoin
  • Polygon DeFi TVL jumps 43% in 2025 as QuickSwap, Polymarket lead inflows
    CryptoSlate - 18:23 Aug 18, 2025
    The total value locked (TVL) in Polygon’s (POL) DeFi ecosystem is up nearly 43% since the start of this year. According to DefiLlama data, the network recorded $864 million in TVL on Jan. 1, and added roughly $400 million in the following months to hit $1.23 billion as of Aug. 18. Furthermore, the POL price […] The post Polygon DeFi TVL jumps 43% in 2025 as QuickSwap, Polymarket lead inflows appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Polygon DeFi TVL Polymarket QuickSwap
  • Bullish market momentum fails to sway global fund managers toward crypto, survey shows
    CryptoSlate - 16:45 Aug 18, 2025
    A recent Bank of America survey shows that most global fund managers are still hesitant to invest in crypto despite the recent bullish momentum observed in the sector. The study, which included 211 fund managers overseeing $504 billion in assets, found that about three-quarters of respondents have no crypto holdings at all. Meanwhile, crypto allocations […] The post Bullish market momentum fails to sway global fund managers toward crypto, survey shows appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bullish
  • Asian powerhouses Japan and South Korea advance stablecoin regulatory efforts
    CryptoSlate - 16:12 Aug 18, 2025
    Japan and South Korea are moving quickly to create clearer rules for stablecoins as global interest in digital currencies grows. Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to hold steady value by linking to fiat currencies, commodities, or other assets. Their use in payments, trading, and DeFi has expanded rapidly, with forecasts suggesting the market could grow into […] The post Asian powerhouses Japan and South Korea advance stablecoin regulatory efforts appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: South Korea Japan Asian
  • Bhutan trims $92 million in government Bitcoin amid market dip
    CryptoSlate - 14:20 Aug 18, 2025
    The Royal Government of Bhutan has cut its Bitcoin exposure by selling more than $92 million of the top digital asset during the recent market downturn. On Aug. 18, blockchain analysis platform Onchain Lens reported that Bhutan moved 799.69 BTC, valued at approximately $92.06 million, into two new wallets. According to the firm, these transfers […] The post Bhutan trims $92 million in government Bitcoin amid market dip appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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