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  • Ethereum Foundation aims to secure the future with trillion-dollar security initiative
    CryptoSlate - 23:00 May 14, 2025
    The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has unveiled the Trillion-Dollar Security (1TS) initiative, a long-term plan to raise Ethereum’s security standards in line with its growing importance in global finance. The Foundation said it aims to position Ethereum as a network capable of securely holding trillions of dollars in assets for individuals and institutions. According to the […] The post Ethereum Foundation aims to secure the future with trillion-dollar security initiative appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitwise CIO expects surge in crypto ETP allocations by year-end, foresees 5% portfolio norm
    CryptoSlate - 22:00 May 14, 2025
    Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan said on May 14 that a “big unlock” is occurring across the financial advisory space regarding crypto investments. After attending a major advisory firm’s conference, Hougan shared his expectations that most major firms will enable crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) access by the end of 2025.  He added that interest […] The post Bitwise CIO expects surge in crypto ETP allocations by year-end, foresees 5% portfolio norm appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Europol, Spanish police dismantle ‘mafia crypto bank’ laundering funds across continents
    CryptoSlate - 21:30 May 14, 2025
    Spanish law enforcement has dismantled a sprawling underground financial network that allegedly laundered more than €20 million through crypto transactions for organized crime groups based in China and the Arab world, local media reported on May 14. The criminal ring, which police described as one of the largest clandestine crypto-banking operations uncovered in Europe, operated […] The post Europol, Spanish police dismantle ‘mafia crypto bank’ laundering funds across continents appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Solana derivatives flip long for 83 straight days, yet SOL sits nearly 30% below peak
    CryptoSlate - 21:03 May 14, 2025
    Futures have become the leading price discovery vehicles in the crypto markets, and Solana’s YTD tape clearly supports this. After spending most of 2024 unloading risk, taker flows on Solana’s perpetual futures flipped directions in the second half of January. On Jan. 18, the 90‑day cumulative volume delta (CVD) reached a low of −261.75. Since […] The post Solana derivatives flip long for 83 straight days, yet SOL sits nearly 30% below peak appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • JPMorgan bridges blockchain and traditional finance in landmark pilot transaction
    CryptoSlate - 20:00 May 14, 2025
    JPMorgan has completed a groundbreaking pilot transaction that bridges traditional finance and blockchain in collaboration with Ondo Finance and Chainlink. According to a May 14 statement, the banking giant’s blockchain unit, Kinexys, successfully executed a cross-chain atomic settlement using Ondo Finance’s tokenized short-term US Treasury product, OUSG. This marks the first time Kinexys has connected its permissioned […] The post JPMorgan bridges blockchain and traditional finance in landmark pilot transaction appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Former front-runner for CFTC chair role resigns to lead Blockchain Association
    CryptoSlate - 19:18 May 14, 2025
    Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Summer Mersinger will depart the agency on May 30 to become the Blockchain Association’s new CEO, effective June 2, according to a May 14 announcement. The announcement states that Mersinger’s appointment comes at a critical legislative moment for digital assets in Washington, where the Blockchain Association is pushing for […] The post Former front-runner for CFTC chair role resigns to lead Blockchain Association appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Pi Foundation unveils $100 million investment initiative to drive real-world utility
    CryptoSlate - 18:33 May 14, 2025
    The Pi Foundation has launched Pi Network Ventures, a $100 million fund to support startups integrating the Pi token into practical, real-world use cases. The initiative, announced on May 14, aims to boost adoption and drive long-term growth within the Pi ecosystem by targeting businesses beyond the traditional Web3 space. The Foundation stated that the […] The post Pi Foundation unveils $100 million investment initiative to drive real-world utility appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Coinbase CEO wants to hire DOGE staff to help improve the global financial system
    CryptoSlate - 17:15 May 14, 2025
    Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong extended a public invitation to employees of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), encouraging them to apply for roles at the crypto exchange after they leave their current roles. Armstrong announced the move in a social media post on May 14, where he described the opportunity as a new mission […] The post Coinbase CEO wants to hire DOGE staff to help improve the global financial system appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • XRP maintains steady price increase despite early May buy spike
    CryptoSlate - 16:31 May 14, 2025
    XRP’s DEX liquidity expanded rapidly after an aggressive dip at the beginning of the month, surpassing $21 billion by May 9 and holding strong throughout May 14. This increased the market depth just as XRP’s price on DEXs began a steady climb, rising from around $2.15 on May 7 to $2.51 by May 13. During […] The post XRP maintains steady price increase despite early May buy spike appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Tron strengthens grip on USDT, claiming nearly half of its $150B supply
    CryptoSlate - 01:00 May 14, 2025
    Tether’s market cap just passed $150.66 billion, setting yet another record and extending its dominance over every rival combined. Data from DeFiLlama showed USDT expanded by roughly $830 million in the past week and more than $5.5 billion since mid‑April. The headline total matters on its own, but the real insight lies in how the tokens are distributed: […] The post Tron strengthens grip on USDT, claiming nearly half of its $150B supply appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Curve Finance moves to new domain after DNS attack exposes security risks
    CryptoSlate - 00:15 May 14, 2025
    Curve Finance is moving permanently to a new web domain following a targeted DNS attack that exposed users to phishing risks. On May 13, the DeFi protocol confirmed that it will operate on Curve.finance, replacing the compromised Curve.fi. The protocol explained that it was making the move because of the prolonged downtime and limited support […] The post Curve Finance moves to new domain after DNS attack exposes security risks appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Paris authorities on alert after attempted abduction targets crypto CEO’s family
    CryptoSlate - 23:38 May 13, 2025
    Authorities in Paris have launched a criminal investigation after masked assailants attempted to kidnap the daughter of a crypto company CEO and her young child in a broad daylight attack just blocks from the city’s central courthouse, TMZ reported on May 13. The assault, which was captured on video, took place on May 12 and […] The post Paris authorities on alert after attempted abduction targets crypto CEO’s family appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • SEC punts decision on crypto ETFs again, final rulings anticipated later in 2025
    CryptoSlate - 23:00 May 13, 2025
    The US Securities and Exchange Commission postponed decisions on multiple crypto-related exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications on May 13, including those filed by Grayscale and BlackRock.  The delays extend the agency’s review timeline and align with expectations that it will grant no approvals before the final quarter of 2025. Grayscale’s proposed spot ETFs for Solana (SOL) […] The post SEC punts decision on crypto ETFs again, final rulings anticipated later in 2025 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Twenty One Capital becomes top Bitcoin holder with $458.7M purchase ahead of public listing
    CryptoSlate - 22:30 May 13, 2025
    Twenty One Capital has purchased 4,812 Bitcoins (BTC) on May 9 for approximately $458.7 million, according to an 8-K Form filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The acquisition, made at an average price of $95,319.83 per BTC, was executed in connection with a business combination agreement between Twenty One and Cantor Equity […] The post Twenty One Capital becomes top Bitcoin holder with $458.7M purchase ahead of public listing appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • US lawmakers warn Treasury on taxing US firms’ unrealized crypto gains
    CryptoSlate - 22:01 May 13, 2025
    Two US senators have requested that the Treasury Department intervene to prevent the corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT) interpretation from penalizing US firms for unrealized gains driven by updated accounting standards. In a letter dated May 12, Senators Cynthia Lummis and Bernie Moreno asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to issue regulatory guidance excluding unrealized gains […] The post US lawmakers warn Treasury on taxing US firms’ unrealized crypto gains appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Crypto liquidity lags behind traditional finance despite market efficiency gains – S&P Global
    CryptoSlate - 21:06 May 13, 2025
    Liquidity in crypto markets continues to lag behind traditional finance due to fragmentation, technical design differences, and exposure to external shocks, according to a new report from S&P Global. The study analyzed key liquidity metrics, volume, bid-ask spreads, market depth, and slippage, across centralized and decentralized trading venues for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and major […] The post Crypto liquidity lags behind traditional finance despite market efficiency gains – S&P Global appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Fed council warns stablecoins may pose risk to bank deposits and credit capacity
    CryptoSlate - 20:15 May 13, 2025
    Members of the Federal Reserve’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC) raised concerns that nonbank-issued stablecoins could accelerate deposit outflows from traditional banks and reduce credit availability to local communities. According to the April 10 meeting records, council members expressed apprehension over pending legislation in Congress related to payment stablecoins and their regulatory treatment.  They […] The post Fed council warns stablecoins may pose risk to bank deposits and credit capacity appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Virtuals debuts veVIRTUAL staking to boost rewards for Genesis launchpad users
    CryptoSlate - 19:15 May 13, 2025
    Virtuals has introduced a new staking mechanism for its native token VIRTUAL, replacing passive holding incentives with a vote-escrowed structure that grants users veVIRTUAL. According to a May 13 post on X, veVIRTUAL holders will receive 20% of all Virgen Point emissions, which were previously distributed based on token holding. This move establishes veVIRTUAL as […] The post Virtuals debuts veVIRTUAL staking to boost rewards for Genesis launchpad users appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • 21Shares says Solana on pace to become linchpin of digital finance
    CryptoSlate - 18:37 May 13, 2025
    Solana (SOL) has emerged as the fastest-growing Layer 1 blockchain of 2025, surpassing Ethereum (ETH) in developer growth and gaining ground across DeFi, payments, and AI, according to 21Shares’ latest State of Crypto report. In the first two months of the year alone, Solana processed $364 billion in volume, more than Ethereum and Coinbase, and […] The post 21Shares says Solana on pace to become linchpin of digital finance appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Short squeeze propels Bitcoin past $100,000 with funding rates growing
    CryptoSlate - 01:00 May 13, 2025
    Bitcoin crossed $100,000 last week for the first time since February, powered by a rapid expansion in derivatives activity that set new records for open interest, funding rates, and short liquidations. The move unfolded within a market increasingly reliant on leveraged structures rather than spot-driven flows, setting up a potentially fragile foundation if momentum stalls. […] The post Short squeeze propels Bitcoin past $100,000 with funding rates growing appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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