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  • US authorities raid ransomware operator, seize $2.8M in crypto
    CryptoSlate - 23:00 Aug 15, 2025
    The U.S. Justice Department authorized the seizure of more than $2.8 million in cryptocurrency, cash, and other assets from a suspected ransomware operator, according to an Aug. 14 announcement. Federal prosecutors unsealed six warrants tied to Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko, charging him with conspiring to commit computer fraud and abuse, committing computer fraud and abuse, and […] The post US authorities raid ransomware operator, seize $2.8M in crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Solana trading activity falls 44% in Q2 despite network fundamentals strengthening with rising DeFi adoption
    CryptoSlate - 22:00 Aug 15, 2025
    Solana (SOL) trading activity contracted sharply in the second quarter while the network’s core infrastructure metrics strengthened across multiple dimensions. According to an Aug. 15 report by Messari, the total application revenue generated on the network fell 44.2% quarter-over-quarter to $576.4 million from $1.0 billion.  Furthermore, average daily spot decentralized exchange (DEX) volume dropped 45.4% […] The post Solana trading activity falls 44% in Q2 despite network fundamentals strengthening with rising DeFi adoption appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • BitMine becomes the first company to surpass 1M ETH holdings worth over $5B
    CryptoSlate - 21:00 Aug 15, 2025
    BitMine has become the first corporate treasury to surpass 1 million Ethereum (ETH) in holdings after its stash climbed to 1.17 million ETH on Aug. 15, valued at over $5 billion. The firm added 317,126 tokens worth approximately $2 billion in a single week. BitMine chairman Tom Lee said on August 4 that the firm intends […] The post BitMine becomes the first company to surpass 1M ETH holdings worth over $5B appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • DCG sues Genesis over promissory note debt amid bankruptcy challenges
    CryptoSlate - 20:15 Aug 15, 2025
    Digital Currency Group (DCG) has sued its lending subsidiary Genesis, asking a bankruptcy court to confirm it is owed more than $105 million plus interest on a financial backstop extended during the 2022 crypto downturn. The case, filed on Aug. 14 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, centers on […] The post DCG sues Genesis over promissory note debt amid bankruptcy challenges appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Genesis
  • Aave reaches multiple all-time highs as protocol hits $3 trillion deposits
    CryptoSlate - 19:41 Aug 15, 2025
    Aave reached multiple all-time highs this week, fueled by the heated crypto market. The money market protocol reached $3 trillion in cumulative deposits on Aug. 15, while surpassing $29 billion in active loans on August 13, according to Token Terminal data. Additionally, Aave’s total value locked (TVL) climbed to a record high above $40 billion on […] The post Aave reaches multiple all-time highs as protocol hits $3 trillion deposits appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Brevan Howard reports $2.3B Bitcoin exposure via BlackRock’s IBIT ETF, becoming second-largest holder
    CryptoSlate - 18:25 Aug 15, 2025
    Brevan Howard became the largest institutional shareholder of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) by increasing its holdings by 71% between the first and second quarters of 2025. According to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of its latest 13F form, the hedge fund now holds approximately 37.5 million IBIT shares valued […] The post Brevan Howard reports $2.3B Bitcoin exposure via BlackRock’s IBIT ETF, becoming second-largest holder appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Fed integrates crypto banking oversight into standard regulatory processes, ends additional scrutiny
    CryptoSlate - 17:16 Aug 15, 2025
    The Federal Reserve (Fed) announced it will shut down its program with additional scrutiny over crypto and fintech activities. On an August 15 statement, the central bank said it will sunset the Novel Activities Supervision Program and return to monitoring banks’ crypto and fintech activities through standard supervisory processes. The Fed established the specialized program […] The post Fed integrates crypto banking oversight into standard regulatory processes, ends additional scrutiny appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Polymarket traders bet on Trump shunning crypto during Putin meeting, go all in on Zelensky mention
    CryptoSlate - 16:10 Aug 15, 2025
    Polymarket traders are pricing low probabilities on several notable phrases being spoken during President Donald Trump’s joint news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage today, even as volumes on the event’s prediction markets reach six figures. The markets, which resolve on whether Trump uses specific words or phrases during the appearance, have drawn […] The post Polymarket traders bet on Trump shunning crypto during Putin meeting, go all in on Zelensky mention appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • 80 crypto leaders urge Donald Trump to block bank fees threatening open banking
    CryptoSlate - 15:42 Aug 15, 2025
    Over 80 executives from leading crypto and fintech companies, including Gemini, Andreessen Horowitz, Paradigm, and Kraken, have called on US President Donald Trump to block new bank-imposed fees for accessing consumer financial data. In an Aug. 14 letter, the group argued that these charges, set to take effect in September, directly threaten innovation and consumer […] The post 80 crypto leaders urge Donald Trump to block bank fees threatening open banking appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Wall Street titans quietly amass billions in Bitcoin ETFs and crypto stocks
    CryptoSlate - 13:51 Aug 15, 2025
    Major Wall Street institutions, including Wells Fargo, Cantor Fitzgerald, and Jane Street, have sharply increased their Bitcoin-related holdings over the past months. These firms’ portfolio updates on the stock analytics platform Quiver Quantitative reveal they are investing billions in the top crypto via exchange-traded funds and crypto-focused equities like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy). Bitcoin ETFs allow […] The post Wall Street titans quietly amass billions in Bitcoin ETFs and crypto stocks appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bessent backtracks, says Treasury committed to ‘exploring budget-neutral pathways’ to add Bitcoin
    CryptoSlate - 22:16 Aug 14, 2025
    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the government may still expand its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings on Aug. 14, backtracking remarks made a few hours earlier. Bessent had told reporters during a television interview in the morning that the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve would remain at its current level. He said the reserve would consist of approximately $15 […] The post Bessent backtracks, says Treasury committed to ‘exploring budget-neutral pathways’ to add Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Hong Kong regulators warn against hype-driven stablecoin market swings
    CryptoSlate - 20:37 Aug 14, 2025
    Hong Kong’s financial regulators cautioned investors to avoid making impulsive bets on stablecoin-linked assets after a spate of sharp price swings tied to speculation, corporate announcements, and unverified claims about licensing plans in the city. In a joint statement, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said they had […] The post Hong Kong regulators warn against hype-driven stablecoin market swings appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • OFAC targets Kyrgyzstan-based firms, stablecoins over Russian sanctions violations
    CryptoSlate - 18:15 Aug 14, 2025
    The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned multiple companies and individuals accused of using stablecoins to help Russia skirt international sanctions tied to its war in Ukraine on Aug. 14. The designations target both Russian-linked businesses and foreign intermediaries alleged to have facilitated large-scale cross-border transactions for sanctioned entities. The move highlights OFAC’s […] The post OFAC targets Kyrgyzstan-based firms, stablecoins over Russian sanctions violations appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Russian Kyrgyzstan-based OFAC
  • Google backs Bitcoin miner TeraWulf’s $1.8B AI project
    CryptoSlate - 17:36 Aug 14, 2025
    TeraWulf, a prominent Bitcoin miner, has secured a strategic partnership with Google as part of its high-performance computing (HPC) co-location agreements with Fluidstack. According to an Aug. 14 statement, the search engine giant will backstop $1.8 billion of Fluidstack’s lease obligations, providing critical support for project-related debt financing. The arrangement grants Google a warrant to […] The post Google backs Bitcoin miner TeraWulf’s $1.8B AI project appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Google Bitcoin TeraWulf
  • Bloomberg faces lawsuit for disclosing Justin Sun’s TRON token holdings
    CryptoSlate - 15:54 Aug 14, 2025
    Tron founder Justin Sun has filed a lawsuit against Bloomberg, accusing the media outlet of unlawfully disclosing his private financial information in its Billionaires Index profile. In an Aug. 11 court filing, the crypto billionaire alleged that Bloomberg intended to “recklessly and improperly” publish highly confidential and proprietary details about his crypto holdings. He argued […] The post Bloomberg faces lawsuit for disclosing Justin Sun’s TRON token holdings appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Ethereum staking faces $3.28 billion exit queue as delays hit longest wait in months
    CryptoSlate - 15:02 Aug 14, 2025
    Ethereum’s staking network is under sustained withdrawal pressure, with the validator exit queue experiencing its longest wait time over the past month. Data from the Validator Queue shows that, as of Aug. 14, stakers face an average of 12 days before they can fully withdraw their funds, a sharp departure from the typical sub-day turnaround. […] The post Ethereum staking faces $3.28 billion exit queue as delays hit longest wait in months appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Ethereum
  • BtcTurk hack sees $48 million in crypto vanish from hot wallets
    CryptoSlate - 14:35 Aug 14, 2025
    Turkish crypto exchange BtcTurk has been targeted by a major cyberattack, which resulted in the theft of roughly $48 million in digital assets. On Aug. 14, blockchain security firm Cyvers reported that the stolen funds were moved across multiple networks, including Ethereum, Avalanche, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Mantle, and Polygon. Most of the assets were transferred […] The post BtcTurk hack sees $48 million in crypto vanish from hot wallets appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin’s 5% flash crash to $118k triggers $577 million liquidation in 1 hour
    CryptoSlate - 13:47 Aug 14, 2025
    Bitcoin’s price experienced a sharp pullback on Aug. 14, dropping below $120,000 less than a day after reaching a new all-time high above $124,000. According to CryptoSlate data, BTC fell to $118,479 at press time, marking a 2.07% decline on the 1-hour candle and 5% from its 24-hour peak. The sudden dip rippled across the […] The post Bitcoin’s 5% flash crash to $118k triggers $577 million liquidation in 1 hour appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • Strategy and El Salvador saw massive gains as Bitcoin hit new peak
    CryptoSlate - 13:35 Aug 14, 2025
    Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and El Salvador showcased huge paper gains from their Bitcoin holdings after the flagship crypto surged to a new all-time high above $124,000. Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings reach ATH On Aug. 13, Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor announced that the company’s Bitcoin portfolio had reached a record high of $77.2 billion. This nearly doubles […] The post Strategy and El Salvador saw massive gains as Bitcoin hit new peak appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin Strategy Salvador
  • Bitcoin ETFs to lock up 1.5 million BTC by New Year as supply squeeze tightens grip
    CryptoSlate - 12:59 Aug 14, 2025
    Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds are on pace to hold more than 1.5 million BTC by year-end if current inflow rates persist, according to holdings data tracked by WalletPilot. This would allocate more BTC to ETFs than most estimates for lost coins, which stand around 1.4 million BTC. U.S. spot ETFs collectively hold about 1.296 million […] The post Bitcoin ETFs to lock up 1.5 million BTC by New Year as supply squeeze tightens grip appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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