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TradFi giant and FTSE-listed IG launches retail crypto trading in UK with Uphold tomorrow
IG Group will allow retail investors in the United Kingdom to trade 38 cryptocurrencies on its multi-asset platform from Tuesday, June 3, becoming the first London-listed broker to offer spot tokens. The firm’s integration relies on a partnership with digital-asset exchange Uphold, which will provide custody and execution services. The Financial Services Compensation Scheme does […]
Elon Musk launches XChat with ‘Bitcoin-style encryption’ amid crypto debate
Elon Musk has announced a novel update to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. A new feature, called XChat, is now rolling out, offering private messaging secured by what Musk calls "Bitcoin-style encryption." He stated: "All new XChat is rolling out with encryption, vanishing messages and the ability to send any kind […]
Silk Road founder receives $31.4M BTC donation after bagging $1.8M in auction
The founder of the darknet marketplace Silk Road, Ross Ulbricht, received 300 BTC, worth around $31.4 million, in a single donation from an unknown wallet, data from Arkham Intelligence shows. Ulbricht, who was sentenced to life in prison, received a full and unconditional pardon from U.S. President Donald Trump on January 21. He was released […]
Nobel prize-winning economist says ‘stablecoins don’t serve any clearly useful function ’; Coinmetrics co-founder disagrees
American economist Paul Krugman, who won the Nobel Prize in 2008, believes that stablecoins do not have any practical utility. In a May 30 blog post entitled ‘Digital Corruption Takes Over DC,’ Krugman opined that “stablecoins don’t serve any clearly useful function,” adding: “They [stablecoins] can’t be used to make ordinary purchases, and there’s nothing […]
The crypto industry’s ‘silent partners’, how Talos is quietly fueling institutional adoption
Welcome to Slate Sundays, CryptoSlate’s new 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. Unlike the Coinbases, Fidelities, and Galaxies of the crypto world that frequently make the headlines, core infrastructure providers quietly building out the rails of […]
IMF asks for urgent clarification from Pakistan over 2,000MW power allocation to Bitcoin mining
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) wants Pakistan to urgently clarify its plans for allocating power to Bitcoin mining amid the country’s electricity shortages and fiscal problems, according to a local news report. The IMF delegation is expected to hold a separate virtual session with Pakistan’s Finance Ministry to specifically discuss the electricity allocation. Last week, […]
Memecoin investors ‘should not be looking to the SEC for protection,’ Commissioner Hester Pierce says
Memecoin investors should realize that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will not come to their aid if they lose their money, Commissioner Hester Peirce told CNBC on Friday. Peirce, who was appointed by now crypto-friendly President Donald Trump in 2018 and heads the SEC’s newly created Crypto Task Force, noted: “…generally, it’s good […]
Hyperliquid Bitcoin whale loses $100 million as BTC price falls below $105K
One of the biggest stories in crypto this week unfolded as a prominent trader on the Hyperliquid decentralized exchange, known as James Wynn, saw nearly $100 million in leveraged Bitcoin positions liquidated after the price of BTC dipped below $105,000. The swift market downturn, triggered in part by new tariff announcements from the United States, […]
Jamie Dimon casts doubt on US dollar as global reserve currency
At the Reagan National Economic Forum in California on May 29–30, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon cast a warning about the future of the U.S. dollar’s dominance as the world’s reserve currency. While acknowledging China as a potential threat, Dimon stressed that the real danger comes from within the United States. “China is a potential […]
Conor McGregor doubles down on an Irish strategic Bitcoin reserve, tags Nayib Bukele ‘let’s chat’
Former UFC champion and Irish presidential hopeful Conor McGregor is doubling down on his vision for an Irish strategic Bitcoin reserve. On May 30, he took to X to pledge a “decentralised blueprint for sovereignty,” stating that Germany had “dropped the ball,” and promising that “Ireland will not.” He also tagged El Salvador’s president Nayib […]
Making web3 feel human: How smart EOAs are redefining the wallet experience
The following is a guest post and analysis from Nanfeng Jie, Lead Product Manager at Trust Wallet. Over the past few years, we’ve seen a clear shift in how people interact with digital assets. More users are choosing self-custody as a deliberate move toward greater control and accountability. This trend is reflected in the rapid […]
AI can’t scale without trust. Trust starts with the data layer
The following article is a guest post and opinion of Johanna Rose Cabildo, Founder and CEO of Data Guardians Network (D-GN). The Illusion of Infinite Data AI runs on data. But that data is increasingly unreliable, unethical and tied with legal ramifications. Generative AI’s growth isn’t just accelerating. It’s devouring everything in its path. OpenAI […]
Mounting Evidence of Ethereum’s Struggles: Volatility, ETF Losses, Weak Demand
Ether's price has been struggling to break above the $2,750 resistance level, despite rising by over 44% this month. Now, several evidence point to the altcoin's struggles throughout the 2023-25 cycle, which revealed both volatility and capital flow patterns that contrast sharply with prior cycles and competitor assets like Bitcoin and Solana. Ethereum Faces Significant […]
ETH, SOL 'very rare' staking ETFs may launch imminently — Analysts
The first Ethereum and Solana staking exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could debut in the United States within a matter of weeks, following a recent filing by ETF provider REX Shares that used “regulatory workarounds,” according to ETF analysts. The staking component has been highly anticipated for spot Ether (ETH) ETFs since their launch in July 2024, […]
Sui community approves release of $162M in tokens frozen during Cetus hack
Validators representing nearly 91% of Sui stake approved an on-chain proposal to release about $162 million seized during last week’s Cetus exploit, allowing the DEX to reimburse users and restore full operations. Cetus said in a social media post that the 48-hour referendum closed on May 29 when more than two-thirds of the network endorsed […]
Ethereum network growth, bullish ETH futures support $2.4K
Key takeaways: Ether (ETH) has repeatedly failed to break above $2,700 since May 13, but despite this short-term weakness, Ether’s price has outperformed the broader cryptocurrency market capitalization by 17% over the past 30 days, raising the likelihood of a correction as macroeconomic uncertainty continues. Investors are concerned that declining interest in decentralized applications (DApps) […]
Coinbase says FTX repayments could become a $5B market injection
Coinbase analysts believe that the $5 billion repayment round initiated by the FTX Recovery Trust could function as a significant injection of liquidity into digital asset markets, potentially influencing trading behavior and asset flows as funds reach affected creditors this week. The FTX Recovery Trust began distributing more than $5 billion in stablecoins on May […]
Meta shareholders reject Bitcoin treasury bid in landslide vote
Meta Platforms shareholders rejected a measure that urged the company to add Bitcoin (BTC) to its $72 billion cash pile, voting 4.98 billion shares against and 3.92 million for at the May 30 annual meeting, as reports surfaced. Abstentions totaled 8.86 million shares, while brokers withheld votes on 204.77 million shares. With fewer than 0.1% […]
REX pushes ETH and SOL staking ETFs via rare C-Corp as SEC softens stance
REX Shares filed an immediately effective prospectus to list two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that will hold and stake Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), according to a May 30 filing. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart highlighted in a social media post that the ETFs introduce a C-corporation structure rarely used in the ETF industry to sidestep […]
Ethereum’s Pectra update meets expectations, edges closer to Fusaka
Ethereum Pectra hard fork’s blob capacity enhancement is operating within the thresholds analysts forecast, ethPandaOps said in a May 30 report. The update, which was initiated via the Ethereum Improvement Proposal 7691 (EIP-7691) on May 7, doubled the default blob count from three to six and lifted the ceiling from six to nine. Blobs are […]