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ZachXBT warns suspected ZKasino fraudster may be linked to new crypto venture WhiteRock

ZachXBT warns suspected ZKasino fraudster may be linked to new crypto venture WhiteRock

Investigators have linked a figure in the $30 million ZKasino alleged scam to a fresh cryptocurrency project branded WhiteRock (WHITE), on-chain analyst ZachXBT reported in a June 16 post on X. WhiteRock surfaced in December 2024 with an anonymous team, overstated user counts, and unverifiable claims about a USDX reserve, researchers at Blokiments wrote in […]

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Trump Media files for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF

Trump Media files for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the company behind the Truth Social platform, has filed to launch a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that would track Bitcoin and Ethereum. The filing, submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 16, marks a bold move in the firm’s shift toward digital finance. According to

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Strategy Buys 10,100 More Bitcoin, Total Holdings Explode to 592,100 BTC

Strategy Buys 10,100 More Bitcoin, Total Holdings Explode to 592,100 BTC

Strategy’s billion-dollar bitcoin acquisition rockets its holdings to 592,100 BTC, solidifying its position as the largest institutional holder and an unstoppable force in crypto. Strategy Unleashes 10,100 BTC Buy, Vaults Holdings to a Titan-Sized 592,100 BTC Software intelligence firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), which has rebranded as Strategy, announced on June 16 that it has acquired

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Digital Euro Launch Awaits EU Legislative Approval, Says ECB Chief Lagarde

Digital Euro Launch Awaits EU Legislative Approval, Says ECB Chief Lagarde

The European Central Bank is racing toward the launch of a digital euro, driven by surging consumer demand and the need to unify Europe’s digital payment landscape. ECB Close to Digital Euro Launch to Meet Consumer Demand, Maintain Cash and Digital Balance European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde confirmed on June 12 during an

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Stablecoins are the ‘highest utility form of money,’ but industry is yet to reach ‘iPhone moment’: Circle CEO

Stablecoins are the ‘highest utility form of money,’ but industry is yet to reach ‘iPhone moment’: Circle CEO

Jeremy Allaire, founder and CEO of Circle, the USD Coin (USDC) issuer that went public this month, called stablecoins the “highest utility form of money ever created” in an X post on June 15. He added, however, that the stablecoin industry is yet to experience a significant disruption. Programmability of stablecoins will usher in change

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XRP to Seize 14% of SWIFT’s Payment Volume in 5 Years, Predicts Ripple CEO

XRP to Seize 14% of SWIFT’s Payment Volume in 5 Years, Predicts Ripple CEO

Ripple’s CEO says XRP is positioned to capture 14% of SWIFT’s cross-border payments market within five years, as liquidity eclipses legacy messaging systems in global finance. XRP on Track to Seize 14% of SWIFT’s Market by 2030, Says Ripple’s CEO Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse voiced confidence in XRP’s strategic position in global payments last week

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Coinbase’s sponsorship of Trump’s parade sparks debate over crypto’s anti-establishment roots

Coinbase’s sponsorship of Trump’s parade sparks debate over crypto’s anti-establishment roots

Coinbase’s sponsorship of the military parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14 has sparked a debate about whether crypto has lost sight of its original ethos. The parade, which was held to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, took place amid the country-wide ‘No Kings’ protests. The protestors voiced their opposition to President Donald Trump’s

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SSV founder Alon Muroch on the ‘dangerous’ divergence affecting crypto’s number 2 coin

SSV founder Alon Muroch on the ‘dangerous’ divergence affecting crypto’s number 2 coin

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. Alon Muroch is a man on a mission. As the founder of SSV Labs, which contributes to the second-largest Ethereum staking infra provider, SSV

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Taiwan tightens semiconductor export controls on Huawei and SMIC amid US-China tech rivalry

Taiwan tightens semiconductor export controls on Huawei and SMIC amid US-China tech rivalry

Taiwan has intensified its technology export controls by blacklisting two of China’s foremost semiconductor companies, Huawei Technologies and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), amid escalating tensions in the global tech sector.  The updated Strategic High-Tech Commodities Entity List, released by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, now includes both firms along with several of their subsidiaries,

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XRP Ledger Expands Stablecoin Ecosystem as Ripple Drives Institutional Adoption With XRP

XRP Ledger Expands Stablecoin Ecosystem as Ripple Drives Institutional Adoption With XRP

XRPL is surging as a global fintech powerhouse, attracting top stablecoins and unlocking XRP’s role as a real-world liquidity engine. XRPL Emerges as Stablecoin Hub With USDC, RLUSD, XSGD Powering Global Payments Ripple shared insights on June 12 regarding the expansion of fiat-backed stablecoins on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), signaling the protocol’s growing relevance in

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