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  • US senators unveil a new draft bill to improve crypto regulation even further
    CryptoSlate - 16:15 Jul 22, 2025
    A group of US senators has introduced a discussion draft of a new bill that would establish clearer regulations for the country’s digital asset industry. On July 22, Senators Tim Scott, Cynthia Lummis, Bill Hagerty, and Bernie Moreno released the draft version of the Responsible Financial Innovation Act of 2025 to solicit public feedback. The […] The post US senators unveil a new draft bill to improve crypto regulation even further appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Over $3.4 billion in Ethereum lost forever due to user mistakes and contract bugs
    CryptoSlate - 00:15 Jul 22, 2025
    More than 913,111 ETH has been permanently lost due to user and contract-related errors, according to Conor Grogan, a director at Coinbase. At current prices, that amounts to approximately $3.43 billion in inaccessible assets, which represent over 0.76% of Ethereum’s total circulating supply. Grogan highlighted several major incidents that have contributed to this significant number […] The post Over $3.4 billion in Ethereum lost forever due to user mistakes and contract bugs appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Altcoins benefit from capital rotation as Bitcoin dominance slides amid consolidation
    CryptoSlate - 23:30 Jul 21, 2025
    Altcoins advanced sharply last week while Bitcoin (BTC) held near record levels, shifting market leadership toward higher-beta tokens, according to the latest edition of the “Bitfinex Alpha” report.  Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $123,054, a 65% climb from its April low, before entering a sideways range between $116,000 and $120,000. As the flagship crypto […] The post Altcoins benefit from capital rotation as Bitcoin dominance slides amid consolidation appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • BitGo joins flurry of crypto firms eyeing IPOs
    CryptoSlate - 22:33 Jul 21, 2025
    BitGo has filed confidential paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a potential initial public offering, signaling its intent to enter public markets amid renewed momentum in the digital asset sector. The company’s Form S-1 submission does not include share counts or pricing details, and the offering remains contingent on regulatory review […] The post BitGo joins flurry of crypto firms eyeing IPOs appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Jito proposes a block marketplace to turn Solana into a ‘decentralized Nasdaq’
    CryptoSlate - 21:45 Jul 21, 2025
    Jito Labs published a proposal for a Block Assembly Marketplace (BAM) on July 21, a transaction-sequencing system that would enable developers to run central-limit order books, perpetual exchanges, and dark pools on Solana without altering the base protocol. The design introduces a network of BAM Nodes that sit beside the existing validator set, order encrypted […] The post Jito proposes a block marketplace to turn Solana into a ‘decentralized Nasdaq’ appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Nasdaq Solana Jito
  • Roman Storm’s defense hints at mistrial after agents fail to trace funds stolen from witness to Tornado Cash
    CryptoSlate - 21:00 Jul 21, 2025
    Roman Storm’s defense team raised the prospect of a mistrial on July 21 after an FBI agent failed to confirm that the stolen assets from the prosecution’s first witness in his trial had passed through Tornado Cash.  Journalist Matthew Russell Lee reported in real-time today’s session of the trial, highlighting that before the jury could […] The post Roman Storm’s defense hints at mistrial after agents fail to trace funds stolen from witness to Tornado Cash appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Trump Media discloses $2B Bitcoin holdings as Congress approves key crypto legislation
    CryptoSlate - 20:30 Jul 21, 2025
    Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, revealed it has amassed roughly $2 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and related digital assets, expanding on an investment strategy disclosed earlier this year. The company’s July 21 filing comes days after the U.S. House of Representatives advanced a trio of crypto bills, including […] The post Trump Media discloses $2B Bitcoin holdings as Congress approves key crypto legislation appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Ethena launches StablecoinX as ENA climbs 8% and USDe supply crosses $6B
    CryptoSlate - 20:00 Jul 21, 2025
    The Ethena Foundation is making a bold push into the public markets by creating a new stablecoin-focused treasury firm, StablecoinX Inc. According to a July 21 statement, the company will go public through a merger with TLGY Acquisition Corp. As part of the deal, StablecoinX plans to invest $360 million into the buyback and accumulation […] The post Ethena launches StablecoinX as ENA climbs 8% and USDe supply crosses $6B appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Polymarket eyes return to the US following acquisition of CFTC-licensed QCEX for $112M
    CryptoSlate - 19:30 Jul 21, 2025
    Polymarket acquired the holding company behind QCX LLC and QC Clearing LLC for $112 million, securing a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-regulated exchange and clearinghouse. According to the July 21 announcement, the movement will enable the blockchain prediction venue to serve American customers in compliance with federal regulations. Regulatory reset precedes deal The purchase arrives […] The post Polymarket eyes return to the US following acquisition of CFTC-licensed QCEX for $112M appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: CFTC-licensed QCEX Polymarket
  • Coinbase starts CFTC-regulated perpetuals for US traders, offering 10x leverage and 0.02% fees
    CryptoSlate - 18:52 Jul 21, 2025
    Coinbase debuted its offering of perpetual futures contracts in the US on July 21, starting with the contracts “nano Bitcoin Perpetual Futures” and “nano Ether Perpetual Futures (ETH-PERP).” Coinbase Futures announced on X that the new listings will carry no monthly expirations, allow a margin of up to 10x, and charge taker fees as low […] The post Coinbase starts CFTC-regulated perpetuals for US traders, offering 10x leverage and 0.02% fees appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • SEC chair says Ethereum not a security and praises its pivotal role in digital currencies
    CryptoSlate - 17:56 Jul 21, 2025
    Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on July 21 that the agency has “stated informally more than formally” that Ethereum (ETH) is not a security, but deciding whether to hold the token in treasury reserves “is up to companies to decide.” Atkins added that Ethereum is “a very key […] The post SEC chair says Ethereum not a security and praises its pivotal role in digital currencies appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Ethereum
  • Bitcoin is becoming infrastructure—not just an asset
    CryptoSlate - 22:00 Jul 20, 2025
    The following is a guest post and opinion from Fabian Dori, Chief Investment Officer at Sygnum Bank. Institutional investors no longer debate Bitcoin’s legitimacy. With spot ETFs surpassing $50 billion in assets and companies issuing Bitcoin-linked convertibles, the question now is structural: how does Bitcoin integrate into global finance? The answer is emerging: Bitcoin financialization. […] The post Bitcoin is becoming infrastructure—not just an asset appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • Fed up with the daily grind? Bitcoin researcher says you can retire with less than 1 BTC
    CryptoSlate - 20:00 Jul 20, 2025
    If the stresses and strains of modern life are becoming a little too much, fear not. Those of you who’ve been stacking sats may soon be able to take your foot off the pedal. According to a Bitcoin researcher and creator of Smitty’s Bitcoin Retirement Guide, in much of the world, you can retire with […] The post Fed up with the daily grind? Bitcoin researcher says you can retire with less than 1 BTC appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • The many faces of crypto crime and the relentless cat-and-mouse chase
    CryptoSlate - 15:00 Jul 20, 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. Crypto crime is on the rise. From the first epic hack of mighty Mt. Gox to the intricate OneCoin scam orchestrated by nefarious Bulgarian […] The post The many faces of crypto crime and the relentless cat-and-mouse chase appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • High yields, hidden hazards? The truth about staking in crypto
    CryptoSlate - 13:00 Jul 20, 2025
    The following is a guest post and opinion of Vitaliy Shtyrkin, Chief Product Officer at B2BINPAY. Staking has quickly become crypto’s “poster child” for easy rewards. According to on-chain data, over 35 million ETH has been staked on Ethereum alone. For many newcomers, it feels like a no-brainer: just lock up some tokens, walk away, […] The post High yields, hidden hazards? The truth about staking in crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • UK government eyes £5 billion seized Bitcoin sale to manage fiscal shortfall
    CryptoSlate - 12:39 Jul 20, 2025
    Britain’s Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a large-scale sale of seized Bitcoin in an effort to help address the “black hole” in the country’s public finances, according to the British newspaper The Telegraph. Estimates place the value of the seized crypto at over £5 billion ($6.7 billion). This move could provide a significant boost to […] The post UK government eyes £5 billion seized Bitcoin sale to manage fiscal shortfall appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • Traders are bullish on ETH as price begins to catch up with the tech
    CryptoSlate - 13:30 Jul 19, 2025
    Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest crypto by market cap, may finally be poised for a breakout after years of underwhelming performance. With both traders and the broader community expressing renewed confidence, the ETH price appears ready to close the gap between its leading technology and lagging price action. Renewed optimism reflecting in ETH price After […] The post Traders are bullish on ETH as price begins to catch up with the tech appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bank of Japan’s quiet dollar liquidity move: warning sign or just the beginning?
    CryptoSlate - 12:27 Jul 19, 2025
    On July 15, 2025, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) quietly announced that it would begin supplying U.S. dollar funds against pooled collateral, starting on July 17, a move that might seem like standard liquidity management. However, according to macro analyst EndGame Macro, this technical maneuver may signal the beginning of a far deeper shift, hinting […] The post Bank of Japan’s quiet dollar liquidity move: warning sign or just the beginning? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Everyone hates proof of stake, will we do something about it?
    CryptoSlate - 12:16 Jul 19, 2025
    The following is a guest post and opinion from Carter Feldman, CEO & Founder of Psy Protocol. When Bitcoin emerged in 2009, it introduced an elegant consensus mechanism called Proof of Work (PoW). This system required miners to solve complex mathematical puzzles, consuming significant electricity to secure the network. For years, this approach defined blockchain. […] The post Everyone hates proof of stake, will we do something about it? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin’s realized cap surpassed $1 trillion as price hit new ATH above $123k
    CryptoSlate - 00:00 Jul 19, 2025
    Bitcoin has reached a new milestone with its realized capitalization crossing the $1 trillion mark for the first time, according to on-chain analytics firm Glassnode. The surge comes just a few days after BTC’s spot price hit a fresh all-time high above $123,000, underlining the intensity of recent investor demand. Unlike traditional market capitalization, realized […] The post Bitcoin’s realized cap surpassed $1 trillion as price hit new ATH above $123k appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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