Spot Bitcoin ETFs mark first anniversary with four among Top 20 in AUM
Four spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) figured among the 20 ETFs with the most significant assets under management (AUM) one year after their launch in the US. BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT was the best performer among the Bitcoin…
FDIC interim chair calls crypto debanking ‘unacceptable’ amid concerns over Operation Chokepoint 2.0
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) interim Chair Travis Hill acknowledged the agency’s role in “debanking” crypto firms during a speech in St. Louis on Jan. 10. Hill pointed to accounts of crypto-related businesses losing access to banking services without explanation,…
State of Georgia indicts 3 developers behind mixing services Blender, Sinbad
A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Georgia indicted three Russian nationals for their alleged roles in operating crypto mixers Blender.io and Sinbad.io — tools used to launder funds tied to cybercrime, including ransomware and virtual currency thefts….
New Hampshire bill proposes Bitcoin reserve for state treasury investments
New Hampshire State Representative Keith Ammon introduced legislation to create a strategic reserve of digital assets with an average yearly market cap of over $500 billion and US-pegged stablecoins to the state treasury, according to a bill introduced on Jan….
86% of Bitcoin’s sell-off driven by short-term retail traders
The new year hasn’t brought stability to Bitcoin’s price, with BTC experiencing significant volatility this week. The volatility peaked on Jan. 9, with the price opening at $95,057 and reaching a high of $95,346 before dropping sharply to $90,707. This…
AI agent tokens outshine Bitcoin and Ethereum with explosive 24-hour gains
Over the past 24 hours, AI agent tokens have emerged as standout performers in the crypto market, overshadowing Bitcoin and Ethereum. CryptoSlate’s top gainer list highlights impressive growth among the top AI tokens, including ChainGPT, Freysa, aixbt by Virtuals, Swarms,…
Cleanspark surpasses 10,000 BTC, becoming fourth-largest corporate holder
CleanSpark, a leading Bitcoin mining firm, has surpassed 10,000 BTC in its corporate treasury, according to a Jan. 9 statement. The firm said it now holds 10,097 BTC, which were sourced entirely from its US-based mining operations. This represents a…
From failure to fortune: Jonathan Bouzanquet on blockchain and gaming
Jonathan Bouzanquet, the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Playa3ull Games, joined CryptoSlate’s SlateCast alongside Editor-in-Chief Liam “Akiba” Wright and CEO Nate Whitehill. In a thought-provoking discussion, Bouzanquet shared his vision for blockchain gaming, emphasizing a community-first approach, sustainable funding,…
China places blockchain at the core of national data strategy in new guidelines
China’s newly unveiled “National Data Infrastructure Construction Guidelines” place blockchain at the heart of the country’s strategy to enhance data security, transparency, and scalability as part of its broader digital transformation push. The guidelines, released by the National Development and…
FTX bankruptcy managers accused of spending funds on luxury hotels, travel as creditors file legal action
An FTX creditor Lidia Favario has raised concerns about the excessive spending by bankruptcy managers handling the defunct exchange’s proceedings, according to a court filing. In a letter to Judge John Dorsey, Favario described the spending as extravagant and inconsistent…