The latest SlateCast episode featured Dimitri de Jong, founder and CTO of 204.ai, in conversation with Liam “Akiba” Wright, Editor in Chief of CryptoSlate, and Nate Whitehill, CEO of CryptoSlate. The discussion centered on de Jong’s innovative work at the intersection of AI, blockchain, and artistic expression. His experience spans…
Iran’s Central Bank is preparing to launch its own central bank digital currency (CBDC), called the Digital Rial, to modernize its banking infrastructure and enhance financial operations, according to local media reports. Central Bank Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin revealed the plans on Nov. 25 at the 11th Annual Conference on…
Brazilian lawmaker Eros Biondini introduced legislation proposing the creation of a Bitcoin (BTC) Sovereign Strategic Reserve (RESBit) with an allocation of up to $18.6 billion — equivalent to 5% of Brazil’s international reserves as of September. According to the bill, the RESBit will diversify Brazil’s Treasury assets, protect international reserves…
Ripple Labs donated $25 million to the Fairshake political action committee (PAC), according to the firm’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse. The donation, which adds to the $78 million Fairshake raised earlier this month, brings the total to $103 million. The fund will boost Fairshake’s contributions in the 2026 midterm elections, with Coinbase pledging…
Pantera Capital reported an extraordinary milestone for its Bitcoin Fund, which has grown more than 1,000x since its launch in 2013, according to a report shared with CryptoSlate. The fund’s performance reflects Bitcoin’s (BTC) surging value, now exceeding $90,000 per coin, with a projected long-term trajectory suggesting continued upward momentum.…
Starknet has launched its staking program for STRK tokens, becoming the first Ethereum layer-2 network to enable staking, according to a Nov. 26 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The program aims to empower token holders to participate in securing the network while earning rewards. In this initial phase, token holders with…
DeFi Technologies, a publicly traded Canadian firm, has announced the launch of its subsidiary Valour Inc.’s new product—the Valour Dogecoin (DOGE) ETP—on the Sweden-based Spotlight Stock Market, according to a Nov. 26 statement. This marks the first Dogecoin ETP in the Nordics, giving investors a secure and simplified way to…
Long-term Bitcoin holders shifted from accumulation to distribution as the price neared $100,000. Data on the Long-Term Holder Supply Net Position Change shows that after accumulating from May to August 2024, holders began distributing assets in late September. Bitcoin LTH supply change (Source: Checkonchain) The net position change indicates that…
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has shared concerns over the growing hype surrounding memecoins while urging to develop more utility-driven tokens. In a Nov. 26 post on X (formerly Twitter), Zhao acknowledged the popularity of memes but expressed unease over their current direction, describing them as “a little weird.” According to…
Crypto ownership in the UK has increased to 12% of adults, up from 10%, according to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) latest research published on Nov. 26. Awareness of cryptocurrencies also grew, reaching 93% of the adult population. The FCA’s study revealed that the average value of crypto holdings per…