The following is a guest post from Jesse Knutson, Head of Operations at Bitfinex Securities. Tokenization is at a tipping point. Outside of the crypto world, awareness is growing that tokenizing assets really could be a ticket to doing finance differently. Traditional banking giants are busy working on projects to understand how best they can …
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In the latest episode of the SlateCast, CryptoSlate Editor-in-Chief Liam “Akiba” Wright sat down with Brent van der Heiden, the founder and CEO of MapMetrics. The conversation delved deep into how MapMetrics is revolutionizing navigation, data privacy, and user incentives through the emerging DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) sector. From Navigation to Data Monetization MapMetrics …
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Congressman and Vice Chairman of the Digital Assets Subcommittee Tom Emmer believes the strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve plan to acquire 1 million BTC will be enacted before the end of this Congress. While participating in the Digital Asset Summit, he acknowledged the multiple bills to implement state-level Bitcoin reserves. According to data from the Bitcoin …
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Bitnomial will launch its CFTC-approved XRP futures contracts on March 20 and drop its lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm said its decision to withdraw its lawsuit was driven by the regulator’s move to abandon legal action against Ripple. According to the March 19 announcement, the contracts will be physically settled, …
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In March, Bitcoin’s on-chain flow was heavily dominated by large value bands, with transactions sized at 10 BTC or more typically making up 85% to 90% of the total daily volume. This skew indicates that large holders and institutional entities were the primary contributors to the on-chain movement. In contrast, smaller transactions under 1 BTC …
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Solana Labs co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko said he is “ashamed” about downplaying the impact of a recent Solana Foundation advertisement, calling it “mean and punching down on a marginalized group.” Yakovenko made the statement in a social media post on March 19 and expressed gratitude to those in the Solana (SOL) ecosystem who called it out …
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Institutional investment in Bitcoin (BTC) has strengthened, but its price has struggled to reflect the growing demand, according to BlackRock’s Global Head of Digital Assets, Robbie Mitchnick. Despite continued adoption by large financial players, Bitcoin has experienced significant ETF outflows and cautious sentiment in early 2025, which have kept prices below previous highs. Mitchnick noted …
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Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $85,000 threshold following the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) median forecast of 50 basis-point cuts in interest rates in 2025. In addition to signaling potential rate cuts, the Federal Reserve announced plans to slow the pace of its balance sheet runoff, also known as quantitative tightening (QT), beginning April 1. The …
Bitcoin reclaims $85k after Fed signals slowdown in quantitative tightening Read More »
Crypto.com recorded a staggering $1.5 billion in revenue during 2024, with CEO Kris Marszalek attributing the growth to strong trading activity from its 140 million users. The exchange’s operational efficiency helped generate approximately $1 billion in gross profit after covering salaries and other expenses. Amid the impressive revenue figures, Crypto.com invested heavily in expanding its …
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White House AI and crypto advisor David Sacks criticized claims that he “dumped” his crypto holdings and clarified that, after being appointed by President Donald Trump, he was required to divest due to government ethics rules. In a March 19 social media post, Sacks addressed recent reports suggesting he had sold off his Bitcoin (BTC), …
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