Category: crypto

Litecoin’s native token, LTC, has gained over 4% to reach $89 amid speculation of a potential approval of a spot Litecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) by the SEC. Market analysts believe Litecoin has a better chance of early approval compared to other altcoin-based ETF proposals. The final decision is expected by May 5.

Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers plans to reintroduce her Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill after Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed it, making her the first US governor to block a crypto initiative. Rogers believes that Bitcoin is a tested financial innovation and that Arizona needs it. Another crypto-related proposal, Senate Bill 1373, is still under consideration. Governor…

Tether is expanding into artificial intelligence with the launch of Tether.ai, an open-source platform for various devices. CEO Paolo Ardoino aims to create adaptable intelligence inspired by science fiction. The company is also developing an AI SDK and decentralized messaging app. Meanwhile, Tether’s stablecoin USDT approaches a record circulation of $150 billion.

Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital has suspended Worldcoin and its digital identity platform, World ID, due to registration issues and possible violations of local electronic system rules. The ministry found inconsistencies in the project’s operations and one affiliate failed to register as an Electronic System Organizer. This move aims to protect the public from…

Nine Democratic Senators are withdrawing support for the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin bill, citing concerns about regulations, anti-money laundering, national security, and accountability. Other critics include Senator Elizabeth Warren and community banking organizations. Republicans have made changes to the bill in hopes of bipartisan support, but Democrats’ opposition may delay its passage.

Bitcoin fell sharply over the weekend from multi-month highs, dropping below $95,000 on Monday due to broader macro pressures and a strong U.S. jobs report. Rising Treasury yields and concerns about delayed interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve led to a defensive shift in markets, impacting Bitcoin and other assets.

Shardeum is transforming blockchain technology with its innovative autoscaling EVM-based structure and minimal node requirements. The cover art/illustration featured on CryptoSlate includes a combination of content, potentially including AI-generated elements.

TRON’s X account was hacked in a social engineering attack on May 2, 2025. The hacker targeted a team member and posted a suspicious contract address, sent unsolicited DMs, and followed unknown accounts. TRON warned users and is working with law enforcement. Social engineering is a growing threat in the crypto sector.

AI agents in the DeFi space are becoming increasingly popular, but their reliance on transparent blockchains poses a significant weakness. The transparency of these systems allows competitors to easily replicate strategies, leading to market manipulation and other risks. Implementing a “private brain” using Trusted Execution Environments can address these issues and ensure the integrity of…

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin advocates for simplifying the blockchain to improve resilience and scalability. He believes that Ethereum should be as simple as Bitcoin to reduce costs and security risks. Buterin proposes upgrades like the Beam Chain and RISC-V implementation to achieve simplicity and efficiency in Ethereum’s consensus and execution layers.