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  • Ethereum lands DBS tokenized notes as $1000 units rewrite private banking
    CryptoSlate - 14:00 Aug 21, 2025
    Asia’s financial services giant DBS has launched its tokenized structured notes on the Ethereum network for accredited and institutional investors, marking a public-chain expansion of the bank’s digital asset program. The notes are issued on Ethereum and sold in smaller ($1,000) units than conventional private-bank products, targeting distribution to eligible clients via licensed platforms. The […] The post Ethereum lands DBS tokenized notes as $1000 units rewrite private banking appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin SOPR shows consistent profit realization despite price pullback
    CryptoSlate - 01:00 Aug 21, 2025
    Bitcoin is trading just above $113,000, with realized cap rising steadily and spending activity led overwhelmingly by coins younger than three months. Profit realization remains positive, short-term holders hover around breakeven, and older supply shows little sign of distribution. Bitcoin closed Aug. 20 at $113,599, marking a 7.9% drop in the past week, a 3.3% […] The post Bitcoin SOPR shows consistent profit realization despite price pullback appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Crypto groups endorse Brian Quintenz for CFTC amid regulatory standoff with banks
    CryptoSlate - 00:15 Aug 21, 2025
    The Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) and the Blockchain Association jointly issued a letter on Aug. 20 endorsing Brian Quintenz for Chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). In the letter to President Donald Trump, the groups emphasized that confirming Quintenz promptly is critical to advancing his administration’s agenda to foster a “golden […] The post Crypto groups endorse Brian Quintenz for CFTC amid regulatory standoff with banks appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Wormhole Foundation challenges LayerZero’s $110M Stargate acquisition proposal
    CryptoSlate - 23:30 Aug 20, 2025
    Wormhole Foundation (WF) entered the bidding competition for Stargate Finance, challenging LayerZero’s proposed $110 million acquisition. In an Aug. 20 statement via X, WF argued that LayerZero’s offer significantly undervalues the cross-chain bridge protocol. LayerZero Foundation announced its acquisition proposal on Aug. 10, offering to purchase all circulating STG tokens at $0.1675 per token through […] The post Wormhole Foundation challenges LayerZero’s $110M Stargate acquisition proposal appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Wormhole Foundation LayerZero Stargate
  • BNB treasury company faces delisting from Nasdaq on Aug. 21
    CryptoSlate - 22:43 Aug 20, 2025
    Windtree Therapeutics, a struggling biotech firm that rebranded itself around holding BNB reserves, is set to be delisted from the Nasdaq after its stock collapsed below the exchange’s minimum price requirement. According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nasdaq will remove Windtree from its listings on Aug. 21 after the company failed […] The post BNB treasury company faces delisting from Nasdaq on Aug. 21 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Hyperliquid achieves record revenue per employee globally at $106M
    CryptoSlate - 22:00 Aug 20, 2025
    Hyperliquid has achieved the highest revenue per employee globally, at $106 million, surpassing traditional technology giants and the previous record holder, Tether Limited. The revenue-per-employee metric places Hyperliquid significantly ahead of established technology companies. Data gathered by Hyperliquid France puts Tether in second with $93 million per employee, while OnlyFans ranks third at $37.6 million.  […] The post Hyperliquid achieves record revenue per employee globally at $106M appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Winklevoss twins donate $21M to new crypto PAC targeting 2026 midterms
    CryptoSlate - 21:29 Aug 20, 2025
    Gemini founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss donated 188.4547 Bitcoin (BTC) worth $21 million to establish a new political action committee. Tyler announced the Digital Freedom Fund PAC on Aug. 20, positioning the group as a vehicle to “help realize President Donald Trump’s vision of making America the crypto capital of the world.”  The PAC plans […] The post Winklevoss twins donate $21M to new crypto PAC targeting 2026 midterms appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Fed discusses stablecoins extensively in recent FOMC meeting following GENIUS Act passage
    CryptoSlate - 20:30 Aug 20, 2025
    Federal Reserve officials focused significantly on stablecoins during their July 29-30 meeting, analyzing potential impacts on the financial system following the passage of the GENIUS Act. In the minutes released on Aug. 20, the members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) mentioned the digital tokens multiple times. Stablecoins discussed extensively The officials mentioned “payment […] The post Fed discusses stablecoins extensively in recent FOMC meeting following GENIUS Act passage appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • UK crypto investors face banking barriers amid regulatory tension
    CryptoSlate - 19:54 Aug 20, 2025
    Four in 10 crypto investors in Britain reported that their banks blocked or slowed payments to digital asset platforms, highlighting growing tension between traditional finance and the country’s crypto sector. The findings come from an IG Group survey of 500 active crypto users and 2,000 adults across the U.K., according to a CoinTelegraph report. Crypto […] The post UK crypto investors face banking barriers amid regulatory tension appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Bitcoin market shows late-cycle patterns as leverage peaks
    CryptoSlate - 19:02 Aug 20, 2025
    Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing declining capital inflows and surging speculative activity, mirroring patterns observed near previous cycle peaks, according to an Aug. 20 Glassnode report. BTC retraced nearly 9.2% to $112,900 following last week’s high at $124,400, accompanied by substantially weaker capital inflows compared to earlier 2024 breakouts.  The realized cap increased just 6% monthly […] The post Bitcoin market shows late-cycle patterns as leverage peaks appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • Fed Governor Waller says ‘there is nothing scary’ in payments using DeFi rails
    CryptoSlate - 17:38 Aug 20, 2025
    Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller declared that “there is nothing scary” about DeFi simply because it operates outside traditional banking infrastructure. Speaking at Wyoming Blockchain Symposium 2025, Waller framed blockchain-based transactions as a natural technological evolution rather than disruptive threats. He compared DeFi operations to conventional purchases, noting that buying crypto with stablecoins through smart […] The post Fed Governor Waller says ‘there is nothing scary’ in payments using DeFi rails appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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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.
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  • 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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