SEC confirms PoW crypto mining exempt from securities law

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified its stance on crypto mining under proof-of-work (PoW) protocols, stating that mining activities do not involve offering and selling securities. This applies to... Read more »

Solana futures ETFs go live tomorrow, bringing spot ETF one step closer

Key Takeaways After securing a DTCC listing in February, Volatility Shares’ Solana futures ETFs start trading tomorrow. Bloomberg analysts estimate a 75% chance of spot Solana ETFs approval this year. Share this... Read more »

89% of stolen $1.4B crypto still traceable post-hack

The lion’s share of the hacked Bybit funds is still traceable after the historic cybertheft, as blockchain investigators continue their efforts to freeze and recover these funds. The crypto industry was rocked... Read more »

Mapping the future with MapMetrics, drive-to-earn, and the power of DePIN

In the latest episode of the SlateCast, CryptoSlate Editor-in-Chief Liam “Akiba” Wright sat down with Brent van der Heiden, the founder and CEO of MapMetrics. The conversation delved deep into how MapMetrics... Read more »

Fed keeps interest rates unchanged in March

Key Takeaways The Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds rate unchanged between 4.25% and 4.50%. According to BlackRock, a recession could benefit Bitcoin due to increased fiscal spending and monetary stimulus. Share... Read more »

Ripple Declares Victory as SEC Retreats—CEO Discusses Next Steps, Cross-Appeal

With the SEC dropping its appeal, Ripple’s CEO outlined the company’s next steps, shifting from defense to offense in a major victory for the crypto industry. Ripple Spent $150M Fighting SEC: ‘We... Read more »

Bitcoin long-term holder behavior shift signals ‘unique market dynamic’ — Research

Bitcoin’s corrective phase set a four-month low at $76,600 on March 11. Despite this decline, long-term holders have continued to hold large amounts of BTC, suggesting a “unique market dynamic moving forward,”... Read more »

Price analysis 3/19: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, ADA, DOGE, LINK, LEO, TON

Bitcoin (BTC) has been clinging to the 200-day simple moving average ($84,359), which suggests that the bulls have kept up the pressure. That improves the prospects of an upside breakout, signaling the... Read more »

First Solana ETFs in the US set for trading debut on March 20

Volatility Shares will launch the first-ever Solana (SOL) futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the US on March 20, Bloomberg News reported on March 19. The issuer will introduce two products: the Volatility... Read more »

South Korea to Trial CBDC With 100,000 Users and 7 Banks

South Korea’s CBDC pilot will involve seven major banks issuing deposit tokens, enabling 100,000 participants to make digital payments at top retailers like 7-Eleven, Hyundai Home Shopping, and Kyobo Bookstore. South Korea’s... Read more »
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