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  • European Commission to ease rules on foreign stablecoins despite ECB opposition
    CryptoSlate - 21:10 Jun 25, 2025
    The European Union is preparing to relax its stance on foreign-issued stablecoins, potentially allowing U.S. dollar-backed tokens like USDC and USDT to circulate freely within the bloc, the Financial Times reported on June 25. According to the report, the European Commission will soon issue formal guidance enabling stablecoins issued outside the EU to be treated […] The post European Commission to ease rules on foreign stablecoins despite ECB opposition appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • US adopts crypto in mortgage risks as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac update asset models
    CryptoSlate - 20:27 Jun 25, 2025
    US Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Willian J. Pulte ordered on June 25 that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac treat cryptocurrency reserves as eligible assets when they measure risk on single-family mortgage loans, effective immediately. The two government-sponsored enterprises must draft plans that show how they will recognize borrower crypto holdings without first converting […] The post US adopts crypto in mortgage risks as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac update asset models appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Coinbase launches Cardano and Litecoin wrapped tokens cbADA, cbLTC on Base
    CryptoSlate - 19:21 Jun 25, 2025
    Coinbase launched wrapped tokens for Cardano (cbADA) and Litecoin (cbLTC) on its Base layer-2 network, the exchange said in a June 25 post.  Each synthetic token is backed 1:1 by the underlying asset held in Coinbase custody, and proof-of-reserves pages list the on-chain addresses securing the collateral. The transparency pages already show 11,364 LTC and […] The post Coinbase launches Cardano and Litecoin wrapped tokens cbADA, cbLTC on Base appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • zkLend shuts down amid exploit fallout and delistings, remaining $200k redirected to users
    CryptoSlate - 18:35 Jun 25, 2025
    Lending protocol zkLend stated in a June 25 post on X that it will wind down its operations and direct its remaining $200,000 treasury to a fund for users affected by a February security breach.  The team said the exploit “deeply eroded user confidence” and ZEND’s delisting from Bybit and KuCoin amplified the negative sentiment […] The post zkLend shuts down amid exploit fallout and delistings, remaining $200k redirected to users appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Lumia and Avail team up for secure, scalable real-world asset tokenization
    CryptoSlate - 17:30 Jun 25, 2025
    Lumia, a blockchain platform focused on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, is rolling out a new cross-chain model through a strategic integration with Avail Stack, according to a statement shared with CryptoSlate. The partnership aims to improve how tokenized assets are created, verified, and moved across different blockchain networks. Through this integration, Lumia will access Avail’s […] The post Lumia and Avail team up for secure, scalable real-world asset tokenization appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitfinex launches groundbreaking equity tokens worth $143 million
    CryptoSlate - 16:42 Jun 25, 2025
    Bitfinex Securities has introduced two tokenized equity offerings with a combined value of £105 million (around $143 million), according to a June 25 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The listings, TITAN1 and TITAN2, were issued by Ctrl Alt and represent the first equity-based tokens available on the Bitfinex Securities exchange. The Astana Financial Services Authority regulates […] The post Bitfinex launches groundbreaking equity tokens worth $143 million appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Designing for the Real World: Reflections on building with the Finternet
    CryptoSlate - 15:00 Jun 25, 2025
    The following is a guest post and opinion from Anurag Arjun, Co-Founder of Avail. The next financial architecture won’t just move money faster — it will make value, identity, and rights verifiable and enforceable across fragmented systems and real-world institutions. Every time we build a new payment system, we rebuild the rails. Every new identity […] The post Designing for the Real World: Reflections on building with the Finternet appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Barclaycard ‘Makes Money Work For You’ unless you want to buy crypto – because its banned
    CryptoSlate - 15:00 Jun 25, 2025
    Barclays bank has announced it will block customers from using Barclaycard credit cards to buy crypto starting June 27 The move was quietly confirmed in a newly updated FAQ section on the bank’s official website. According to Barclays, the decision stems from concerns over consumer protection and repayment risks. The bank warned that crypto price […] The post Barclaycard ‘Makes Money Work For You’ unless you want to buy crypto – because its banned appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • US academic institutions urge SEC to implement stringent crypto staking rules, oversight
    CryptoSlate - 23:30 Jun 24, 2025
    Representatives from multiple universities met with the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force on June 23 to discuss a staking rulebook. The meeting included representatives from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, Georgetown University Law Center, the University of Chicago Law School, and venture firm Placeholder. According to the logs, […] The post US academic institutions urge SEC to implement stringent crypto staking rules, oversight appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Senate Banking Committee pushes for rapid legislative action on crypto market framework
    CryptoSlate - 22:45 Jun 24, 2025
    The Senate Banking Committee released a seven-point framework for digital asset market structure and heard testimony urging Congress to translate those principles into statute without delay on June 23. Committee Chair Tim Scott and Senators Cynthia Lummis, Thom Tillis, and Bill Hagerty set out a plan that draws a statutory line between digital asset securities […] The post Senate Banking Committee pushes for rapid legislative action on crypto market framework appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • WazirX gains crucial extension to revive post-hack restructuring plan
    CryptoSlate - 22:08 Jun 24, 2025
    WazirX, once India’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has secured a crucial extension from Singapore’s High Court as it struggles to recover from a devastating $234 million hack and a year of growing user frustration. In a statement posted on social media, WazirX confirmed that the court will allow it to present new arguments […] The post WazirX gains crucial extension to revive post-hack restructuring plan appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Spot Ethereum ETFs record $1B inflows in 15 trading days, hitting $4B for the first time
    CryptoSlate - 20:45 Jun 24, 2025
    Spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed in the US crossed $4 billion in cumulative net inflows on June 23, only eleven months after their market debut. The products launched on July 23, 2024, and required 216 US trading sessions to accumulate their first $3 billion by May 30.  Following the $3 billion mark, spot […] The post Spot Ethereum ETFs record $1B inflows in 15 trading days, hitting $4B for the first time appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Grayscale launches Space and Time Trust to capture surging interest in data infrastructure
    CryptoSlate - 20:15 Jun 24, 2025
    Grayscale has unveiled a new single-asset investment vehicle centered on the Space and Time (SXT) token, according to a June 24 announcement. The fund, officially named the Space and Time Trust, offers accredited investors direct exposure to one of the crypto sector’s newest data infrastructure projects. Individual and institutional participants can subscribe to the Trust […] The post Grayscale launches Space and Time Trust to capture surging interest in data infrastructure appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Number of XRP holders almost doubled within six months, overtaking Solana
    CryptoSlate - 19:00 Jun 24, 2025
    The number of XRP holders has nearly doubled between October 2024 and May 2025, expanding from 1.29% to 2.42%, while Solana (SOL) experienced the opposite, falling 35% from 2.72% to 1.76%. According to Bybit’s “H1 2025 asset allocation report,” the rebalancing stems from a shift in sentiment as both retail and institutional investors have begun […] The post Number of XRP holders almost doubled within six months, overtaking Solana appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Chainlink surges 14% after partnering with Mastercard to bring 3 billion users direct access to crypto
    CryptoSlate - 18:30 Jun 24, 2025
    Chainlink has announced a new partnership with Mastercard to make crypto purchases easier and more secure for mainstream users, according to a July 24 statement. The collaboration will allow over 3 billion Mastercard cardholders worldwide to buy digital assets directly on-chain using fiat. This marks a significant step forward in integrating traditional finance with blockchain […] The post Chainlink surges 14% after partnering with Mastercard to bring 3 billion users direct access to crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Powell reaffirms Fed has no issues with banks conducting crypto activities
    CryptoSlate - 17:57 Jun 24, 2025
    Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reaffirmed that the central bank does not object to U.S. banks providing services to cryptocurrency companies or participating in crypto-related activities, so long as they follow established risk management and consumer protection standards. Powell made the statement during his semiannual monetary policy report testimony before the House Financial Services Committee […] The post Powell reaffirms Fed has no issues with banks conducting crypto activities appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Polymarket data shows low chances of impeachment for President Donald Trump
    CryptoSlate - 17:02 Jun 24, 2025
    Crypto-based prediction markets are signaling that impeachment odds for US President Donald Trump remain low, despite a formal push in Congress. According to data from Polymarket, crypto bettors estimate that there is just a 6% chance that Trump will face impeachment proceedings in the US House of Representatives before the end of 2025. This marks […] The post Polymarket data shows low chances of impeachment for President Donald Trump appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • US lawmakers push COIN Act to block officials from profiting from crypto
    CryptoSlate - 15:13 Jun 24, 2025
    A group of US lawmakers, led by Senator Adam Schiff, introduced a new bill on June 23 to stop public officials, including the president, from using digital assets for personal gain. The Curbing Officials’ Income and Nondisclosure bill, also known as the COIN Act, aims to tighten ethical standards amid growing concern over crypto-linked financial […] The post US lawmakers push COIN Act to block officials from profiting from crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Dark market activity on Telegram persists despite $27B Huione ban – Elliptic
    CryptoSlate - 23:00 Jun 23, 2025
    Telegram-based dark markets rapidly filled the gap left by Huione Guarantee after the $27 billion marketplace disappeared on May 13, according to a June 23 Elliptic report. Elliptic noted that Telegram banned thousands of Huione Guarantee channels and usernames once researchers traced billions of USDT-denominated sales to pig-butchering scams. However, data shows that merchants immediately […] The post Dark market activity on Telegram persists despite $27B Huione ban – Elliptic appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • FTX fights back against 3AC’s ‘unreasonable and unsupportable’ $1.53B claim
    CryptoSlate - 22:15 Jun 23, 2025
    FTX’s bankruptcy lawyers have pushed back forcefully against a $1.53 billion claim filed by failed crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), calling the demand “illogical” and warning that it would unfairly drain funds from FTX’s legitimate creditors. In new court documents submitted on June 20, FTX’s legal team asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge to […] The post FTX fights back against 3AC’s ‘unreasonable and unsupportable’ $1.53B claim appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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