Category: crypto

Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius is making a second round of payments to creditors, totaling $127 million and covering 2.75% of claims. This follows a previous payout of $2.53 billion to 251,000 creditors. Payments will be made in Bitcoin or USD cash, with Bitcoin payouts dependent on market value. Former CEO Alex Mashinsky faces trial in…

JMJ Mach is leading the way in luxury watchmaking by combining traditional craftsmanship with NFTs and blockchain technology to create “phygital” timepieces that are both physical watches and unique digital assets. Their innovative approach includes advanced security features, community governance through WatchDAO, and a limited release strategy targeting high-end collectors.

SOS Limited, a Chinese data mining and technology company, approved a $50 million Bitcoin investment to diversify assets and capitalize on its growing importance. The company plans to use various strategies for the investment. Following the announcement, its shares surged nearly 100%. Other firms, like MicroStrategy and Marathon Digital, have also made significant Bitcoin acquisitions,…

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim proposes adding Bitcoin to the city’s financial reserves to protect purchasing power and diversify resources. The motion aims to position the city as a leader in digital asset adoption, citing Bitcoin’s decentralized and finite nature as a hedge against economic instability. Bitcoin advocate Jeff Booth supports the proposal, highlighting its potential…

MetaMask has integrated Venmo to provide users in the US with more options for converting fiat currency to cryptocurrency. This integration allows for easier onramp options for users looking to enter the crypto space using their Venmo accounts.

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Tether is ending support for its Euro-pegged stablecoin, EURt, citing Europe’s regulatory landscape as the reason. The company will focus on other initiatives, including the Hadron project, which aims to revolutionize asset tokenization in Europe. EURt has struggled to gain traction in the market, with competitors like Circle’s EURC dominating.

Polymarket, available exclusively via Polymarket, is a revolutionary prediction market platform. CryptoSlate’s report explores its evolution, role in high-stakes events like US elections, and the impact of controversies on its market position.

The global stablecoin market capitalization reached a record $190 billion in November, with USDT leading the growth. Euro-denominated stablecoins are emerging as an area of innovation. Trading volume on centralized exchanges surged to $1.81 trillion. Regulatory clarity in the US and Europe is expected to drive further growth and adoption in the sector.

President-elect Donald Trump is considering Paul Atkins, a financial regulator and advocate for deregulation, as the next SEC chair. Atkins is a supporter of crypto and fintech innovation, aligning with Trump’s promise to reduce regulatory burdens. His potential appointment signals a shift in regulatory priorities towards a more crypto-friendly approach.