Crypto industry frustrated over possibility of SEC commissioner Caroline Crenshaw’s renomination

On Dec 11, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee will decide whether to renominate Caroline Crenshaw, a Democrat Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner. Crenshaw has always been a staunch critic of cryptocurrencies... Read more »

Paul Atkins to the Rescue: Crypto-Focused VCs Cheer Trump’s SEC Appointment

Cryptocurrency-focused venture capital firms are optimistic about President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Paul Atkins as Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair. Trump’s Picks Expected to Reverse Gensler-Era Policies Cryptocurrency-focused venture capital (VC)... Read more »

End of Crypto Crackdowns? Lawmaker Says ‘Regulation by Enforcement Is Over’

A top lawmaker says the U.S. is shifting from “regulation by enforcement” to clear oversight, with new leadership poised to boost cryptocurrency and AI innovation. A New Era for Crypto and AI... Read more »

StanChart updates Bitcoin price projection to $200k by 2025-end

Standard Chartered believes Bitcoin (BTC) could reach $200,000 by the end of 2025 as institutional investments and anticipated regulatory shifts solidify its position as a mainstream asset. In its latest report, the... Read more »

Ripple Applauds White House Crypto Czar: Is Regulatory Clarity Finally Here?

“Dream team!” Ripple executives hailed David Sacks’ appointment as White House Cryptocurrency Czar, predicting his leadership will drive innovation and deliver long-awaited regulatory clarity. ‘Crypto Czar’ Appointed: Ripple’s Executives Predict Major Policy... Read more »

FSOC warns stablecoins pose stability risks, calls for legislative action to enhance oversight

The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) raised concerns that stablecoins pose a mounting risk to financial stability due to inadequate oversight and significant market concentration, according to its 2024 annual report. The... Read more »

Hong Kong Considers Bill to Regulate Stablecoins

This framework will provide the legal foundation for stablecoin regulation in Hong Kong. Regulation for Stablecoins Hong Kong is taking another bold step in its aspiration to establish itself as a global... Read more »

DeFi lending on Liquidium hits 4-month high as Bitcoin soars past $100K

DeFi lending on Bitcoin-based Liquidium reached a four-month high of 21 BTC on Dec. 5, following the top asset climb to a new all-time high above $100,000. Onchain data reveals that loans... Read more »

Smoke Leads to Discovery of Illegal Crypto Mining Setup at Poland’s University of Wrocław

A hidden cryptocurrency mining operation was discovered in the basement of the University of Wrocław, according to police spokesman Wojciech Jabłoński, as reported by tvpworld.com. Covert Mining Operation Sparks Investigation at the... Read more »

CrossFi’s vision: Bridging traditional and decentralized finance

In a recent episode of SlateCast, Phillip Alexeev, Chief Growth Officer at CrossFi, joined CryptoSlate’s Editor-in-Chief Liam “Akiba” Wright and CEO Nate Whitehill to discuss the platform’s innovative solutions to integrate crypto with traditional finance.... Read more »
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