On-chain data reveals growing selling activity among long-term Bitcoin holders, whose collective holdings have hit their lowest levels this year. Prominent crypto analyst James Check, also known as Checkmate, emphasized the scale of this trend, noting that the selling pressure from these holders far outweighs the demand from ETFs and…
Japanese lawmaker Satoshi Hamada has called on the government to explore the possibility of integrating Bitcoin (BTC) into its foreign exchange reserves, emphasizing its potential as a strategic asset amid growing global interest in crypto adoption. During a Dec. 11 parliamentary session, Yamada posed questions about Japan’s approach to crypto…
VanEck projected significant developments for the crypto industry in 2025, ranging from a dual-peaked bull market to the US adopting Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. The firm’s 2025 predictions report envisions milestones that could redefine the role of digital assets in global finance, driven by regulatory clarity and institutional…
Riot Platforms, a leading Bitcoin mining company, has acquired 5,113 BTC for $510 million. According to a Dec. 13 post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the company said the Bitcoin was bought at an average price of $99,669 per BTC, including fees and related expenses. With this…
Congressman French Hill, the newly elected chair of the House Financial Services Committee, has unveiled plans to tackle crypto regulations and reignite public market growth In a Dec. 13 CNBC interview, Hill emphasized the need to end regulatory confusion that has hindered the growth of digital assets. His priorities mark…
The Cardano Foundation (CF) has regained control of its official X account after it was compromised in a hacking incident. The breach, which occurred on Dec. 8, saw the account misused to promote a fraudulent ADASOL token. The attackers also spread fabricated claims about the Foundation, claiming the organization faced…
Solana has claimed the top spot as the preferred blockchain ecosystem for new developers, eclipsing Ethereum’s dominance for the first time in nearly a decade. A report by Electric Capital highlighted that 7,625 new developers joined the Solana network in the past year, marking the first time any blockchain ecosystem…
CryptoSlate’s SlateCast recently welcomed Brandon Kumar, co-founder of Layer3, to discuss the platform’s mission to revolutionize crypto engagement through user-owned value. Joined by CryptoSlate’s Editor-in-Chief Liam “Akiba” Wright and CEO Nate Whitehill, Kumar shared insights into Layer3’s business model, future goals, and the broader trends shaping the crypto industry. Redefining…
The Eigen Foundation has committed 1% of its EIGEN token supply to the Protocol Guild, a group dedicated to Ethereum Layer-1 research and development. According to CryptoSlate data, the EIGEN token has a total supply exceeding 1.6 billion. With this pledge, the Protocol Guild could receive up to 1.6 million…
GateToken, the native crypto of the Gate.io exchange, has surged to a new all-time high despite rumors about a potential security breach circulating on social media platforms. According to CryptoSlate’s data, the token reached $13.79 before slightly retreating to $13.29 at the time of reporting. As the exchange’s utility token,…