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  • Russian-linked crypto wallets channel $8B to skirt sanctions using Tether’s USDT
    CryptoSlate - 16:58 Sep 26, 2025
    A network of crypto wallets connected to Russian state-linked entities helped move more than $8 billion in digital assets to bypass Western sanctions, according to a Sept. 26 report from blockchain analytics firm Elliptic. The findings draw from a trove of recently leaked data exposing how sanctioned Russian businesses relied on stablecoins—particularly Tether’s USDT—to sustain […] The post Russian-linked crypto wallets channel $8B to skirt sanctions using Tether’s USDT appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Ethereum set to boost gas limit to 60 million in upcoming Fusaka upgrade
    CryptoSlate - 14:45 Sep 26, 2025
    Ethereum’s developers have approved a plan to lift the network’s gas limit to 60 million during the impending Fusaka upgrade. On Sept. 25, Ethereum Foundation contributor Tim Beiko confirmed that the decision was reached during the All Core Devs Execution (ACDE) #221 call. He also revealed that Fusaka’s testnet activations will begin in October, with […] The post Ethereum set to boost gas limit to 60 million in upcoming Fusaka upgrade appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Vanguard finally considering crypto ETF trading for customers after rivals’ success
    CryptoSlate - 13:51 Sep 26, 2025
    Vanguard is preparing to loosen restrictions on crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The move, first reported on Sept. 26 by Crypto in America, would represent a sharp departure for a firm that has consistently distanced itself from digital assets. The $10 trillion asset manager has historically taken a cautious approach, barring clients from buying Bitcoin ETFs […] The post Vanguard finally considering crypto ETF trading for customers after rivals’ success appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • BlackRock doubles down on Bitcoin with new income-focused ETF
    CryptoSlate - 12:37 Sep 26, 2025
    BlackRock is extending its push into Bitcoin with a new fund designed to turn the asset’s volatility into investor yield. On Sept. 25, Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas revealed that the firm had filed for a product called the iShares Bitcoin Premium ETF, a covered-call fund structured under the ’33 Act. Unlike a traditional spot […] The post BlackRock doubles down on Bitcoin with new income-focused ETF appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Citi raises stablecoin market projection to $1.9 trillion by 2030 despite low institutional maturity
    CryptoSlate - 02:00 Sep 26, 2025
    Citigroup revised its stablecoin market forecast upward to $1.9 trillion by 2030, but warned that institutional adoption remains at just 0.5 on a scale of 0 to 10, according to a report published on Sept. 25. The banking giant raised its base case projection from $1.6 trillion in its April 2025 forecast, citing accelerated momentum […] The post Citi raises stablecoin market projection to $1.9 trillion by 2030 despite low institutional maturity appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • PIPE dreams: Bitcoin treasury companies risk further 55% stock price declines
    CryptoSlate - 00:00 Sep 26, 2025
    Bitcoin (BTC) treasury companies that raised capital through PIPE (private investment in public equity) deals face mounting pressure as share prices gravitate toward their discounted issuance levels, creating potential losses of up to 55% for current investors. According to a Sept. 25 repnort by CryptoQuant, the pattern appears consistent across multiple companies that used PIPEs […] The post PIPE dreams: Bitcoin treasury companies risk further 55% stock price declines appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin PIPE
  • XRP’s DeFi utility sparks as liquid staking vault nears $20 million
    CryptoSlate - 22:00 Sep 25, 2025
    XRP holders eager for yield opportunities have quickly embraced mXRP, the first liquid staking token native to the token’s ecosystem. On Sept. 25, blockchain infrastructure provider Axelar revealed that the product’s initial vault of 6.5 million tokens filled within two days of launch, forcing it to raise the cap to 10 million. Notably, the total […] The post XRP’s DeFi utility sparks as liquid staking vault nears $20 million appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: DeFi
  • Bitcoin faces critical test as on-chain data reveals market exhaustion
    CryptoSlate - 20:05 Sep 25, 2025
    Bitcoin’s (BTC) on-chain data reveals structural concerns about the sustainability of the current rally, and defending the $111,000 zone is fundamental to avoid further downside. As Glassnode reported on Sept. 25, the retreat from near $117,000 following the Federal Reserve’s rate decision reflects a textbook “buy the rumour, sell the news” pattern. The current drawdown […] The post Bitcoin faces critical test as on-chain data reveals market exhaustion appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • REX-Osprey unveils first Ethereum staking ETF amid cooling investor appetite
    CryptoSlate - 16:25 Sep 25, 2025
    REX-Osprey has launched the first US exchange-traded fund designed to pair spot Ethereum exposure with staking rewards. Announced on Sept. 25, the new product trades under the ticker ESK and is registered as a 1940 Act ETF, giving investors access to Ethereum through a familiar regulatory framework. The ESK fund blends spot ETH holdings with […] The post REX-Osprey unveils first Ethereum staking ETF amid cooling investor appetite appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Rex-Osprey Ethereum
  • Stablecoin supply tops $300B: Is crypto finally breaking into banking?
    CryptoSlate - 15:45 Sep 25, 2025
    The stablecoin market has surged to a record high, crossing the $300 billion milestone after months of steady expansion in 2025. Data from CoinMarketCap shows that the total supply now stands at $307 billion, cementing stablecoins as one of the fastest-growing segments of the crypto sector. Other data providers confirm the upward trajectory, though with […] The post Stablecoin supply tops $300B: Is crypto finally breaking into banking? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Stablecoin
  • Why Bitcoin’s hashrate explosion could squeeze public miners next
    CryptoSlate - 15:07 Sep 25, 2025
    On Sep. 23, Bitcoin’s hashrate set a new all-time high of 1,073 EH/s. Over the last month, raw compute rose about 21%. Over the last quarter, roughly 70%. Over the last year, the curve went vertical, up around 675%. Hashrate used to be a chart for miners and protocol nerds. Now it reads like a […] The post Why Bitcoin’s hashrate explosion could squeeze public miners next appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • New evidence reveals Bitcoin’s ‘too volatile’ label doesn’t fit anymore
    CryptoSlate - 13:55 Sep 25, 2025
    Bitcoin volatility has stayed below 50% on 60-day measures since early 2023, extending through 2025. According to Kaiko, the drawdown in realized volatility has persisted even as liquidity conditions and market participation changed, placing the asset in its longest low-vol regime on record. Price appreciation has occurred alongside that compression Bitcoin price delivered a steep […] The post New evidence reveals Bitcoin’s ‘too volatile’ label doesn’t fit anymore appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • Naver merger talks to route 30M shoppers to Upbit sparking fee collapse
    CryptoSlate - 12:36 Sep 25, 2025
    Naver Financial, the fintech arm of South Korea’s largest search engine, is weighing a potential share-swap agreement with Dunamu, the operator of Upbit. Earlier today, reports from local outlets suggested that the talks had already advanced into merger territory, but Naver’s regulatory filing clarified that no binding terms have been confirmed. The disclosure, submitted to […] The post Naver merger talks to route 30M shoppers to Upbit sparking fee collapse appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Ethereum dips below $4,000 sparking $183 million losses for traders
    CryptoSlate - 11:02 Sep 25, 2025
    Ethereum has slipped to its lowest level in nearly two months, marking a sharp reversal after weeks of steady accumulation and new all-time highs. According to CryptoSlate data, ETH briefly fell to $3,993 on Sept. 25 before recovering slightly to trade around $4,030 at press time. The decline reflects a 4% daily drop and caps […] The post Ethereum dips below $4,000 sparking $183 million losses for traders appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Ethereum
  • ETFs, RWAs, stablecoins ended traditional four-year cycle and alt seasons
    CryptoSlate - 23:19 Sep 24, 2025
    The traditional four-year crypto cycle appears to be broken, as institutional adoption through exchange-traded funds, real-world asset tokenization, and stablecoin infrastructure reshapes market conditions. In a Sept. 24 report, the analyst identified as Ignas noted that the launch of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs in 2024 marked a watershed moment, with crypto ETFs leading […] The post ETFs, RWAs, stablecoins ended traditional four-year cycle and alt seasons appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: RWAs ETFs
  • Cardano’s roadmap reveals $50 million liquidity push for stablecoins, DeFi and RWA
    CryptoSlate - 22:30 Sep 24, 2025
    The Cardano Foundation has proposed allocating 50 million ADA (worth about $40.5 million) to a new liquidity fund to expand stablecoin adoption and DeFi activity on the network. The Foundation argued that deeper liquidity remains one of the blockchain network ecosystem’s most urgent needs. It added that an expanded stablecoin supply could bolster Cardano adoption […] The post Cardano’s roadmap reveals $50 million liquidity push for stablecoins, DeFi and RWA appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: DeFi Cardano
  • South Park’s recent prediction markets feature causes speculation over Polymarket appearance
    CryptoSlate - 21:45 Sep 24, 2025
    South Park’s Sept. 24 episode tackles prediction markets, and the crypto community is speculating if it will mention platforms such as Polymarket, Kalshi, or Myriad Markets. The episode description said Kyle and Cartman will feud over a betting app that gains popularity among their classmates, sparking immediate reactions from major platforms in the space. John […] The post South Park’s recent prediction markets feature causes speculation over Polymarket appearance appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Senate Finance Committee to scrutinize digital asset taxation in Oct. 1 hearing
    CryptoSlate - 21:17 Sep 24, 2025
    The Senate Finance Committee said Sept. 24 that it will hold a hearing next week on how digital assets should be taxed as industry leaders continue to push for clear federal rules. Committee Chairman Mike Crapo announced that the session, titled “Examining the Taxation of Digital Assets,” will be held on Oct. 1. According to […] The post Senate Finance Committee to scrutinize digital asset taxation in Oct. 1 hearing appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Democratic Senators demand probe of Trump officials over WLFI UAE deal
    CryptoSlate - 19:45 Sep 24, 2025
    Democratic Senators called for investigations into potential ethics violations by Trump administration officials related to World Liberty Financial and its $2 billion in funding from the UAE. In a Sept. 23 letter, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Elissa Slotkin requested that the inspectors general of the Commerce and State Departments examine whether officials violated ethics rules […] The post Democratic Senators demand probe of Trump officials over WLFI UAE deal appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Aster continues meteoric rise to news highs, USDF grows 4x in a week
    CryptoSlate - 18:56 Sep 24, 2025
    Aster climbed to a new record high on Tuesday after the decentralized derivatives platform overtook Hyperliquid in trading volume for the second day in a row. DefiLlama data shows that on Sept. 24, Aster, formerly ApolloX, handled more than $23 billion in perpetual futures trades, more than double Hyperliquid’s $10 billion on the same day. […] The post Aster continues meteoric rise to news highs, USDF grows 4x in a week appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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