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  • Bullish bets push Ethereum options interest to $13.75B
    CryptoSlate - 00:00 Aug 12, 2025
    Ethereum’s options market is gaining significant momentum, with open interest soaring to $13.75 billion, the highest level recorded in 2025, according to Glassnode data. The figure marks a notable increase and brings the market close to the $14.6 billion all-time high achieved in March of last year. The surge reflects a sharp rise in derivative […] The post Bullish bets push Ethereum options interest to $13.75B appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • VivoPower to acquire $100M Ripple stake after SEC clears path for new fundraising
    CryptoSlate - 23:30 Aug 11, 2025
    VivoPower International PLC has outlined a strategy to acquire $100 million Ripple shares as part of a broader initiative to integrate XRP into its corporate treasury, according to an Aug. 11 statement. According to the statement, the $100 million investment will expose VivoPower to 211 million XRP tokens, currently valued at around $696 million. VivoPower […] The post VivoPower to acquire $100M Ripple stake after SEC clears path for new fundraising appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • TMTG moves closer to launching spot Bitcoin ETF with amended S-1 filing
    CryptoSlate - 22:45 Aug 11, 2025
    Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) has filed its first amended registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, advancing plans to enter the fast-growing spot Bitcoin ETF market. The ETF, to be listed on NYSE Arca under the ticker B.T., will hold Bitcoin (BTC) directly and seek […] The post TMTG moves closer to launching spot Bitcoin ETF with amended S-1 filing appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • REX Osprey Solana ETF posts zero net flows across majority of August sessions
    CryptoSlate - 22:15 Aug 11, 2025
    REX Osprey Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF) recorded zero trading activity on four of six trading days through August 8, according to Farside Investors data.  Trading under ticker SSK, the fund posted no flows on Aug. 1, Aug. 4, Aug. 5, and Aug. 7, with minimal $6.4 million in activity on Aug. 8 and $2.7 […] The post REX Osprey Solana ETF posts zero net flows across majority of August sessions appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon set to plead guilty on August 12 in $40B fraud case
    CryptoSlate - 21:46 Aug 11, 2025
    Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon will plead guilty on Aug. 12 at 10:30 am ET in federal court. As Inner City Press reported, Judge Paul Engelmayer filed a docket order on August 11. The guilty plea represents a shift from Kwon’s previous trial defense strategy in the high-profile crypto fraud case. The change comes months […] The post Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon set to plead guilty on August 12 in $40B fraud case appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • New all-time highs or $110,000 retest trigger: Bitcoin awaits CPI data release
    CryptoSlate - 20:45 Aug 11, 2025
    Bitcoin (BTC) trades in a critical range ahead of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) release on Aug. 12. A recent “Bitfinex Alpha” report positioned BTC for either a breakout to new all-time highs or a retracement toward $110,000 support levels. The Aug. 12 inflation data represents a pivotal moment as market sensitivity to macroeconomic events […] The post New all-time highs or $110,000 retest trigger: Bitcoin awaits CPI data release appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • Crypto developer walks free from Turkish custody after privacy protocol research triggers detention
    CryptoSlate - 20:15 Aug 11, 2025
    Blockchain developer known as Fede’s Intern confirmed his release from Turkish custody on August 11 after authorities detained him over alleged connections to Tornado Cash. The developer posted on X that international intervention secured his freedom following a brief detention at Izmir airport. Turkish police detained the developer upon arrival in Izmir, where he planned […] The post Crypto developer walks free from Turkish custody after privacy protocol research triggers detention appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Safety Shot establishes BONK corporate treasury with $25 million token allocation
    CryptoSlate - 19:39 Aug 11, 2025
    Safety Shot announced on August 11 the creation of a corporate BONK treasury, receiving $25 million in tokens through a strategic alliance with BONK founding contributors.  The Nasdaq-listed company issued $35 million in convertible preferred shares as consideration for the allocation. The arrangement positions Safety Shot among a growing cohort of public companies adopting altcoin […] The post Safety Shot establishes BONK corporate treasury with $25 million token allocation appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Heritage bets $360M on Story’s IP token while markets react with sharp sell-off
    CryptoSlate - 17:30 Aug 11, 2025
    Nasdaq-listed Heritage Distilling Holding Company has unveiled a $360 million digital asset treasury strategy centered on the Story (IP) token, according to an Aug. 11 statement provided to CryptoSlate. The company said it secured $220 million through a private placement, comprising $100 million in cash and $120 million in Story tokens. Of the total proceeds, […] The post Heritage bets $360M on Story’s IP token while markets react with sharp sell-off appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Tether to become largest Rumble shareholder in planned Northern Data acquisition
    CryptoSlate - 16:15 Aug 11, 2025
    Live streaming platform and Bitcoin-hodler Rumble is moving to expand its footprint in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. On Aug. 10, the video-sharing and cloud services firm disclosed plans to acquire Northern Data, an AI and HPC infrastructure provider. According to the statement, the acquisition would involve a stock exchange offer, where Rumble would issue […] The post Tether to become largest Rumble shareholder in planned Northern Data acquisition appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Inside the mind of Lyn Alden: Bitcoin, AI, and the unstoppable deficit train
    CryptoSlate - 20:49 Aug 10, 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. Lyn Alden is an exceptional human. Broadly recognized as one of the top minds in macroeconomics, during a conversation with Lyn, you can feel […] The post Inside the mind of Lyn Alden: Bitcoin, AI, and the unstoppable deficit train appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Is Cardano’s Midnight worth the hype?
    CryptoSlate - 20:00 Aug 10, 2025
    The following is a guest post and analysis from Shane Neagle, Editor In Chief fromThe Tokenist. On June 23rd, Midnight Foundation released its first tokenomics paper. Earlier in June, Charles Hoskinson, the co-founder of Ethereum (ETH) and founder of Cardano (ADA), pegged Midnight as “the single biggest event in the history of Cardano,” with a […] The post Is Cardano’s Midnight worth the hype? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Japan’s crypto paralysis is cultural; tax cuts won’t fix it
    CryptoSlate - 17:00 Aug 10, 2025
    The following article is a guest post and opinion of Maksym Sakharov, Co-founder and CEO of WeFi. Last month, Japan’s Financial Services Agency proposed a wholesale reclassification of cryptocurrencies that would introduce a flat 20% tax on digital asset income and help introduce crypto exchange-traded funds. For a long time, the country’s progressive tax system […] The post Japan’s crypto paralysis is cultural; tax cuts won’t fix it appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Ethena Labs’ USDe overtakes rivals as fastest-growing stablecoin, reaching $10B in TVL in just 500 days
    CryptoSlate - 13:00 Aug 10, 2025
    USDe has set a new industry record by hitting $10 billion in total value locked (TVL) in just 500 days, making it the fastest stablecoin in history to reach that milestone. The protocol behind USDe, Ethena Labs, posted: “everyone wants to know what we’d say if we didn’t reach $10b supply i guess we’ll never […] The post Ethena Labs’ USDe overtakes rivals as fastest-growing stablecoin, reaching $10B in TVL in just 500 days appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin’s ‘mid-cycle strength’: Tuur Demeester predicts $500k target and historic institutional bull run
    CryptoSlate - 11:44 Aug 10, 2025
    A new report from Bitcoin veteran Tuur Demeester and Adamant Research argues that the current market phase may be “quiet strength” for Bitcoin; a mid-cycle stage in what could become one of the “most significant bull runs” in Bitcoin’s history. How to position for the Bitcoin boom The report, titled ‘How to Position for the […] The post Bitcoin’s ‘mid-cycle strength’: Tuur Demeester predicts $500k target and historic institutional bull run appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Custodia Bank founder Caitlin Long dives into Trump’s debanking executive order
    CryptoSlate - 16:00 Aug 09, 2025
    President Donald Trump issued a debanking executive order this week aimed at stopping what his administration described as unfair banking discrimination toward the crypto sector. Will the order be the definitive blow to the so-called Operation Choke Point 2.0? Will banks that debanked crypto companies unfairly be forced to reinstate them? Custodia Bank founder and […] The post Custodia Bank founder Caitlin Long dives into Trump’s debanking executive order appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • As Ethereum rips and smaller caps follow, is alt season finally here?
    CryptoSlate - 11:41 Aug 09, 2025
    Altcoin traders can hardly contain themselves as the long-awaited breakout appears to have begun. ETH posted gains of over 20% the last seven days and smaller cap coins like SOL, DOGE, and BNB are close behind, with Chainlink’s LINK token up 30% in the same timeframe. Does this mean alt season finally here? A painful […] The post As Ethereum rips and smaller caps follow, is alt season finally here? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Ethereum
  • From Aerodrome to Uniswap: Coinbase now routes DEX trades inside its app
    CryptoSlate - 00:00 Aug 09, 2025
    Coinbase has begun integrating DEX trading directly into its app via Base, expanding user access to millions of tokens compared to the current 300 listed assets, according to an Aug. 8 announcement. The feature allows select US customers, excluding those in New York State, to trade newly created Base-native assets within moments of their launch using […] The post From Aerodrome to Uniswap: Coinbase now routes DEX trades inside its app appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Crypto attracts $2.67B in funding during July, bolstered by Pumpfun and stablecoin interest
    CryptoSlate - 23:00 Aug 08, 2025
    Crypto projects captured $2.67 billion in investments last month and is equivalent to 85% of money raised during the entire second quarter. DefiLlama data shows that the funding amount in July is 6% larger than June, when crypto startups surpassed $2.5 billion by a small margin. Additionally, July was the second-largest month in funding, bested […] The post Crypto attracts $2.67B in funding during July, bolstered by Pumpfun and stablecoin interest appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Crypto Pumpfun July
  • Harvard discloses $116.7M exposure to Bitcoin via BlackRock’s IBIT ETF
    CryptoSlate - 22:11 Aug 08, 2025
    Harvard Management Co. (HMC) reported a position in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) worth $116,666,260. According to a Form 13F filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 8, HMC had 1,906,000 shares of IBIT as of June 30. Based on the values shown on the same page, the Bitcoin allocation represents […] The post Harvard discloses $116.7M exposure to Bitcoin via BlackRock’s IBIT ETF appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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