US housing agency FHFA considers digital assets like Bitcoin for mortgage collateral

The US Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is exploring whether digital asset holdings like Bitcoin should be considered in mortgage application processes. FHFA Director Bill Pulte announced the initiative on July 24... Read more »

Dark market activity on Telegram persists despite $27B Huione ban – Elliptic

Telegram-based dark markets rapidly filled the gap left by Huione Guarantee after the $27 billion marketplace disappeared on May 13, according to a June 23 Elliptic report. Elliptic noted that Telegram banned... Read more »

OKX’s US comeback may reportedly lead to an IPO launch amid wave of interest

The crypto exchange OKX is reportedly considering an initial US public offering (IPO) as the wave of crypto firms entering public markets gains momentum. Although the exchange has not officially confirmed these... Read more »

Gracy Chen, the rare but glorious woman behind Bitget’s epic growth

Welcome to Slate Sundays, CryptoSlate’s weekly feature showcasing in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and thought-provoking op-eds that go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas and voices shaping the future of crypto. Gracy Chen... Read more »

Why the Rolex rally is on pause in 2025

The following is a guest post and opinion from Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. There was a time not too long ago when the pulse of the crypto market could be measured... Read more »

Coinbase CEO highlights 3 key reasons why the world needs crypto

As the world faces increasing economic woes from soaring debt and stubborn inflation to dwindling trust in financial institutions, Coinbase CEO says, “The world needs crypto, now more than ever.” He adds:... Read more »

Alex Mashinsky forfeits rights to Celsius assets amid ongoing bankruptcy process

Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of Celsius, has agreed to surrender all rights to assets tied to the collapsed crypto lender. According to newly filed court documents, Mashinsky and entities associated with him,... Read more »

Pumpfun reportedly delays token auction to July amid legal troubles

Pump.fun has delayed its public token sale once again, extending months of uncertainty for users and investors as the popular Solana-based launchpad wrestles with a flurry of lawsuits, Colin Wu reported on... Read more »

You’re Hired! North Korea’s new crypto scam starts with a job offer

A new wave of cyberattacks shows the DPRK is exploiting the crypto industry’s recruitment funnel, using fake LinkedIn job offers, deep‑fake Zoom calls, and backdoored interview files to access Web3 developers’ wallets... Read more »

Jupiter halts governance voting to tackle burnout and refocus on innovation

Solana’s largest decentralized exchange aggregator, Jupiter, has decided to halt all community voting through next year and keep its governance Treasury sealed until 2027, citing community burnout and a need to prioritize... Read more »
Dip Your Toes in Crypto Blog