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…

State Auditor Andrew Sorrell has proposed that Alabama create a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve to ensure its continued leadership in crypto adoption. He argued that such a move would diversify the state’s assets, attract crypto-focused businesses, and establish Alabama as a pioneer in the digital asset space. According to Sorrell:…

Bitcoin traded near $98,000 Wednesday after US November inflation data aligned with forecasts. The annual inflation rate reached 2.7%, matching consensus up 0.1%, while core inflation held at 3.3%, according to Trading Economics data. Monthly figures recorded 0.3%, slightly above last month’s 0.2%, and the Consumer Price Index stood at…

Hong Kong lawmaker Johnny Ng has questioned whether the city’s government is considering Bitcoin as part of its investment strategy. He raised these views in a Dec. 11 statement, highlighting the growing global recognition of Bitcoin and its decentralized nature despite its inherent risks. The Bitcoin reserve question Ng questioned…

Bitcoin (BTC) briefly surpassed the $101,000 threshold after a 3% surge in the hours following November’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers, which came within the 2.7% expectations. The rally has fueled investor confidence, with a 98% probability now assigned to a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve next…