Donald Trump signaled plans for crypto reserve during remarks to Jim Cramer at the New York Stock Exchange. He indicated a goal to position the United States ahead of other nations, naming China as a point of reference. He described the need for substantial power generation to support related infrastructure…
The Avalanche Foundation announced raising $250 million through a private token sale to support its blockchain platform, according to a Dec. 12 statement. The funding round had around 40 participants, including leading firms such as Galaxy Digital, Dragonfly, and ParaFi Capital. The announcement spurred a 10% surge in Avalanche’s AVAX…
Binance has cemented its position as the leading crypto exchange by reporting customer deposits totaling $21.6 billion in 2024, according to a Dec. 12 report. This achievement places Binance significantly ahead of its competition, with data from DeFi Llama revealing that the exchange’s deposits surpass the combined total of the…
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has fined Bit Trade—the operator behind the Kraken exchange—$5 million for unlawfully issuing a credit facility, according to a Dec. 12 statement. The penalty follows a federal court ruling that found the company in breach of regulatory obligations. Per the statement, Bit Trade…
According to a paper released Dec. 12, BlackRock suggests that a 1% to 2% Bitcoin allocation in multi-asset portfolios matches the risk levels found in portfolios holding technology stocks. The asset manager, which oversees trillions of dollars, frames this range as a strategic starting point for investors seeking diverse sources…
Elon Musk’s net worth now surpasses the combined market capitalizations of three of the top five crypto projects: Tether, Solana, and XRP. According to Bloomberg, Musk’s holdings reached $439.2 billion after an insider share sale of SpaceX. Based on CryptoSlate data, Tether’s current market cap stands near $139.7 billion, Solana’s…
World Liberty Financial Initiative (WLFI), a DeFi project backed by US President-elect Donald Trump, has made headlines with a recent $12 million crypto acquisition. On Dec. 12, blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain revealed that WLFI acquired 2,631 ETH for $10 million at $3,801 per token. Additionally, it bought 41,335 LINK and…
Crypto investor Will Harbone has launched LongGame, a $40 million venture capital fund dedicated to advancing longevity biotechnology, according to a Dec. 12 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The initiative seeks to revolutionize human health by extending healthy lifespans over three decades through investments in innovative fields like stem cell research,…
Bitcoin (BTC) miner Riot Platforms has successfully completed a $525 million senior note offering, according to a Dec. 11 filing with the SEC. The notes, which mature in 2030 and carry a 0.75% interest rate, were offered privately to institutional investors. They include provisions for conversion into Riot’s common stock starting…
Venture capital (VC) funds invested nearly $800 million in crypto startups in November, according to DefiLlama data. Despite recording the fourth-best month for funding this year, the amount was down 8% compared to the money raised in October. Infrastructure still reigns The blockchain gaming sector raised roughly $71 million in…