Category: crypto

On Jan. 27, crypto prices fell 6.5% on average due to a major sell-off in risk assets triggered by concerns about AI profitability in China. AI-related tokens saw slightly lower declines. Tokens like AIOZ Network, Render, and Arweave had the worst performances, while Bittensor saw a 5.6% increase. AI stocks, including Nvidia, also slumped. This…

Ripple acquired Money Transmitter Licenses in Texas and New York to support its cross-border payment solutions. The company plans to double its hiring efforts in the US. The country received $900 billion in crypto between 2023-2024, with retail investors increasingly using crypto for payments. Ripple is expanding its presence in the US and preparing to…

Acting Chairman of the CFTC Caroline Pham announced plans for public roundtables to address challenges and opportunities in market structure and innovation. Topics include affiliated entities, conflicts of interest, prediction markets, and digital assets. The initiative aims to adapt oversight to evolving financial trends, promote economic growth, and ensure market integrity through stakeholder engagement.

CryptoSlate Alpha is a membership program that requires purchasing an NFT using SOL, the native token of Solana. Connecting your Solana wallet is necessary for the purchase. By buying the membership, you agree to third-party wallet provider terms and conditions. CryptoSlate is not responsible for wallet provision, access, or security. Visit terms page for more…

MicroStrategy plans to raise funds through a public offering of Strike Preferred Stock to expand its Bitcoin holdings. The offering includes 2.5 million shares with a $100 liquidation preference and fixed-rate dividends. Shareholders can convert to Class A common stock under specific conditions. This move aims to strengthen the company’s treasury assets and provide opportunities…

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has called for a revamp of the token listing process due to the rapid growth of cryptocurrencies. He suggested a block-list system to manage the overwhelming number of new tokens being created each week. Armstrong also emphasized the need for regulators to update their frameworks to keep up with technology advancements.…

Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading at $99,692.42, down 5% in the past 24 hours. The market is experiencing lower volatility and consolidation. Profit-taking activity has slowed, and Bitcoin’s correlation with traditional equities like the S&P 500 is strong. The market is closely monitoring macroeconomic trends for future price movements.

The Ethereum Foundation sold 300 ETH for nearly $1 million in January, putting pressure on Ethereum’s price. The Foundation holds over $800 million worth of ETH. Calls for innovation and internal restructuring grow as rival blockchains gain popularity. The Foundation plans to allocate $165 million to support its decentralized finance ecosystem.

Last week, crypto-focused exchange-traded products (ETPs) saw a boost with $1.9 billion in inflows, the second-largest of 2025. This increase may be linked to a recent executive order by President Trump, sparking interest in the US crypto market. Bitcoin led the inflows, while Ethereum and other altcoins also saw investments.

The T3 Financial Crime Unit froze $26.4 million in crypto linked to a European money laundering operation with Spain’s Guardia Civil. Utilizing advanced tools and blockchain analytics, the task force has frozen over $126 million in criminal assets worldwide. TRON and Tether support the unit, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in combating financial crime.