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  • 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
  • Mid-year reset: what crypto should prioritize in H2 2025
    CryptoSlate - 01:00 Sep 21, 2025
    The following article is a guest post and opinion of Mike Romanenko, CVO & Co-founder of Kyrrex. H2 2025 is crypto’s credibility check. With MiCA now shaping how exchanges operate across the EU, the advantage shifts from growth at any cost to licensed, auditable, and bank-connected rails. The winners will make compliance invisible, settlement programmable, […] The post Mid-year reset: what crypto should prioritize in H2 2025 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Mid-year
  • With the Treasury General Account refill almost done, ‘up only can resume’: Arthur Hayes
    CryptoSlate - 20:00 Sep 20, 2025
    Crypto markets have been somewhat muted as the U.S. Treasury drained liquidity from the system. But as it approaches completing its Treasury General Account (TGA) refill, something the former BitMEX CEO, Arthur Hayes, called a “liquidity drain,” the “up only” trajectory can get back on track. The TGA is basically the government’s checking account at […] The post With the Treasury General Account refill almost done, ‘up only can resume’: Arthur Hayes appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Crisis crossroads: Japan’s debt reckoning and the global economic warning
    CryptoSlate - 18:00 Sep 20, 2025
    Japan’s financial markets are sending out a warning siren, not just for Tokyo, but for the rest of the world. The Bank of Japan (BOJ), once famous for almost endless money printing, is taking the first steps toward unwinding its massive interventions. In short, Japan’s debt dilemma is coming to a head. This week, the […] The post Crisis crossroads: Japan’s debt reckoning and the global economic warning appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • According to Adam Livingston, you have 5 years to stack Bitcoin before AI takes your soul
    CryptoSlate - 16:00 Sep 20, 2025
    Are you paying attention? If Adam Livingston, author of The Bitcoin Age and The Great Harvest, is right, the most urgent countdown of your life is already underway. According to Livingston, AI isn’t just another in a long line of technological upgrades; it’s poised to systematically replace human economic value. You have the next five […] The post According to Adam Livingston, you have 5 years to stack Bitcoin before AI takes your soul appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Why Morgan Stanley’s revised 60/20/20 portfolio is a wake-up call for investors
    CryptoSlate - 13:38 Sep 20, 2025
    Morgan Stanley’s Chief Investment Officer, Mike Wilson, has upended conventional wisdom surrounding the classic 60/40 portfolio, advocating instead for a 60/20/20 mix. Gold now joins bonds as a direct allocation for investors seeking resilience in a time of inflation and market volatility. A new framework from Morgan Stanley Instead of relying solely on bonds to […] The post Why Morgan Stanley’s revised 60/20/20 portfolio is a wake-up call for investors appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • US Bitcoin reserve could drain 40k BTC faster than miners mint in the next 90 days
    CryptoSlate - 08:05 Sep 20, 2025
    90 days to Digital Fort Knox starts with Congress, which set a deadline for Treasury to outline a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a companion custody plan that would govern federal digital asset holdings. The reported FY2026 Financial Services and General Government bill, H.R. 5166, directs Treasury to deliver a practicability report on a Strategic Bitcoin […] The post US Bitcoin reserve could drain 40k BTC faster than miners mint in the next 90 days appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • Binance founder CZ champions Aster amid impressive token debut
    CryptoSlate - 00:00 Sep 20, 2025
    Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has backed Aster (ASTER), a new decentralized derivatives platform that aims to challenge Hyperliquid’s dominance in the sector. In a Sept. 19 post on X, Zhao revealed that Aster had become the largest holder of BSC-USDT, apart from Binance’s own hot wallet. According to Arkham Intelligence data, Aster’s wallet holds $131 […] The post Binance founder CZ champions Aster amid impressive token debut appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Grayscale’s ETF offering ADA and XRP captures $22M trading volume in market debut
    CryptoSlate - 23:30 Sep 19, 2025
    Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund ETF (GDLC) recorded nearly $22 million in trading volume during its Sept. 19 debut, with 381,298 shares changing hands as the multi-token basket fund launched on NYSE Arca. The debut volume is aligned with recent crypto ETF launches, including the REX-Osprey Dogecoin ETF that captured $6 million during its Sept. […] The post Grayscale’s ETF offering ADA and XRP captures $22M trading volume in market debut appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • BitGo files S-1 form for IPO, revealing $3B revenue in 2024
    CryptoSlate - 22:45 Sep 19, 2025
    BitGo published its S-1 registration statement on Sept. 19, confirming plans for an initial public offering while revealing over $3 billion in revenue for 2024. Financial data shared by Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart revealed a preliminary prospectus with significant revenue growth, from $926 million in 2023 to over $3 billion in 2024, representing more […] The post BitGo files S-1 form for IPO, revealing $3B revenue in 2024 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: BitGo

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