Why Circle is spending $400M to fix the last mile holding stablecoins back from real-world payouts
The purchase could tighten Circle’s control of regulated payout infrastructure while partner banks retain their own risks and duties. The post Why Circle is spending $400M to fix the last mile holding stablecoins back from real-world payouts appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Hyperliquid’s biggest risk is regulation, says Ran Neuner
The Crypto Banter founder said Hyperliquid’s network effects give it a strong competitive moat, but regulatory uncertainty remains its biggest threat.
OpenAI Asks Congress Whether an AI Slowdown Would Be Legal
The company is seeking clarity on antitrust rules as researchers call for restraint and experts warn that competition encourages companies to overlook risks.
Crypto exchange recovery rules split NES holders into winners and losers after $286M exploit fallout
Binance Alpha uses two eligibility snapshots for swaps and refunds, while Kraken now supports only Ethereum-based NES. The post Crypto exchange recovery rules split NES holders into winners and losers after $286M exploit fallout appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Robinhood Crypto Trading Volume Jumps 61% in August
Fresh operating data shows crypto trading bouncing back, but the company's fastest-growing business these days isn't traditional trading at all.
The legal drama of imprisoned Sam Bankman-Fried is waiting on its last act
The fallen leader of the former top exchange FTX is looking for answers from the U.S. Supreme Court.
Nasdaq deepens Kraken ties with proposed $100 million Payward investment
The expanded Payward relationship adds surveillance across five market categories while NETs remain a Q2 2027 target. The post Nasdaq deepens Kraken ties with proposed $100 million Payward investment appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitwise to Close Dogecoin ETF Before Its First Anniversary
BWOW will stop trading October 14, with cash payments to remaining shareholders expected October 22.
Anchorage Digital adds institutional access to Frgmnt’s fUSD stablecoin
The US federally chartered crypto bank will allow institutional clients to hold, mint, redeem and stake Frgmnt’s fUSD stablecoin through its custody platform.
Bitcoin spikes toward $80K as US CPI data delivers new 22-year high in bond yields
Bitcoin briefly rebounded past $79,000 and US stocks turned green as US CPI inflation data met expectations.
CPI and PPI climb, crushing hopes for cheap money and leaving Bitcoin traders with an expensive dilemma
US consumer prices increased faster in August, giving the Federal Reserve another reason to be cautious about lowering interest rates and leaving Bitcoin investors exposed to a prolonged period of expensive borrowing. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4% from July, when it increased 0.1%, while the annual inflation rate...
With Fed rate hike all but assured, here's how markets might react
Traders could look past an expected Fed hike and weigh what higher rates are signaling about the economy.
Bitcoin Rises as Markets Digest Inflation Data Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
Inflation held at 3.4% and core cooled annually, but a hot monthly core reading kept Fed hike odds near 62% while crypto markets rallied broadly.
India's richest state is exploring tokenizing its own assets to fund new infrastructure
Maharashtra is drafting a policy to tokenize the state's assets, including the electricity transmission infrastructure.
Circle’s Noble shutdown leaves Cosmos racing to move $92 million in USDC
Holders can use supported exchanges, Noble DEXs or CCTP V1 beforehand; afterward, Circle’s manual redemption process requires approval. The post Circle’s Noble shutdown leaves Cosmos racing to move $92 million in USDC appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Treasury buys $5.2 billion of bonds as Bitcoin ETF flows stay negative
The operation supported older bonds, but rising real yields showed why market plumbing had yet to ease Bitcoin’s funding backdrop. The post Treasury buys $5.2 billion of bonds as Bitcoin ETF flows stay negative appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Blockstream Refuses Ransom for Return of $47M in Bitcoin from Liquid Hack: 'It Is Theft'
With 598.5 BTC still outstanding, the company says it will go to law enforcement should the funds not be returned.
Crypto never closes, but Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Solana now move on Wall Street time
Daylight-saving changes and NYSE holidays tie Kraken's 2016–2025 realized variance pattern to the U.S. cash-equity session. The post Crypto never closes, but Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Solana now move on Wall Street time appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Metaplanet cuts executive reward pool by 41%, extinguishes $220 million in value
The bitcoin treasury firm cut the potential Series 10 share pool to 188.2 million.
Metaplanet cuts Series 10 stock pool by 41%, plans Hong Kong subsidiary
Metaplanet will cut 131.3 million potential shares and form a $1 million Hong Kong subsidiary for trading in Bitcoin, equities and credit products.