Category: crypto

Slate Sundays showcases interviews, analysis, and op-eds on the future of crypto, focusing on the rise of crypto payments. While regulations are improving, UX remains a challenge with high fees, network issues, and lack of user-friendly interfaces. Crypto payments work well domestically, but cross-border transactions face obstacles. Custody issues also hinder widespread adoption. Many people…

Ethereum bulls are nervous as September approaches, historically the worst month for the coin. Despite this, Ethereum has seen a strong rally fueled by institutional interest and corporate treasury adoption. While September typically brings bearish trends, some analysts remain optimistic, with price targets of $7,500 by year-end 2025.

SharpLink’s stock rose over 15% after approving a $1.5 billion stock buyback program. The company aims to prevent dilution and strengthen its Ethereum-per-share value. The surge was supported by ETH’s price rally, with SharpLink being the second-largest corporate holder of Ethereum. Ethereum’s market cap is $569.63 billion.

In April 2023, a Bitcoiner named Breadman bought a property for $496,000, equivalent to 22.5 BTC. By August 2025, the property was valued at $570,000, but only 4.85 BTC. Real estate has experienced a quiet crash in value when measured against Bitcoin, highlighting the erosion of fiat gains due to inflation. Bitcoin’s surge has outpaced…

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit approved the dismissal of appeals in the case between Ripple and the SEC, ending a legal battle that began in December 2020. As a result, XRP will not be classified as a security, increasing the odds of approval for XRP exchange-traded funds.

A Philippine lawmaker has proposed a measure for the central bank to build a strategic Bitcoin reserve by purchasing 2,000 BTC annually for five years, costing over $1.1 billion. The plan aims to enhance financial security by diversifying the nation’s balance sheet and establishing a 10,000 BTC reserve locked in trust for at least two…

Jito and VanEck have announced the filing of a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on Solana liquid staking tokens. The partnership aims to provide Solana exposure with staking rewards in a regulated wrapper accessible to traditional investors. The filing follows SEC guidance on liquid staking activities not constituting securities transactions.

Ethereum (ETH) surged over 15% in 24 hours, surpassing its 2021 all-time high. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish remarks at the Jackson Hole symposium led to a crypto market rally. Bitcoin and major altcoins also saw gains. Ethereum’s recovery from a multi-year low of $1,385.41 in 2025 signals a significant turnaround.

Bitcoin and crypto are gaining mainstream adoption, with record-breaking inflows in US spot ETFs and Goldman Sachs holding significant shares in BlackRock’s crypto ETFs. However, three-quarters of global fund managers are still hesitant due to fear and misconceptions. Franklin Templeton is working to educate and bridge the gap to facilitate adoption.

Authorities in Africa conducted Operation Serengeti 2.0, arresting over 1,200 suspects and seizing nearly $100 million in cybercrime activities. The operation targeted online fraud networks and illegal crypto mining operations, leading to the dismantlement of malicious infrastructures. Major seizures included shutting down crypto mining centers in Angola and dismantling online investment fraud schemes in Zambia.…