India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-India) is reportedly set to approve two more offshore crypto exchanges to resume operations in the country by the end of the 2025 fiscal year, following a thorough review of their compliance with anti-money laundering (AML)…
Former President Donald Trump reiterated his support for Bitcoin and the wider crypto industry during a speech at the Economic Club of New York on Sept. 5 During his speech, Trump outlined a broader vision for a “national economic renaissance”…
Bitcoin miner Bitfarms issued a statement addressing what it called misleading claims by rival Riot Platforms amid ongoing tensions over the latter’s amended acquisition proposal. In the Sept. 4 press release, Bitfarms emphasized that Riot’s proposal is not about corporate…
WazirX has begun the second phase of its fiat currency withdrawal process ahead of schedule on Sept. 3. The process was originally slated to begin on Sept. 9 and comes as the exchange faces the aftermath of a major security…
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda has urged the agency to develop specialized S-1 registration forms specifically designed for digital asset securities. Uyeda made the statement during a talk at the Korea Blockchain Week 2024 event…
Former FTX executive Ryan Salame has withdrawn his petition to dismiss the indictment against Michelle Bond just days before a critical court hearing. In a letter dated Aug. 29, Salame’s legal team informed Judge Lewis A. Kaplan of the Southern…
Bitcoin (BTC) fell over 6% on Aug. 27 to a low of $57,880 before marking a slight recovery. The majority of the losses were recorded in less than an hour after Bitcoin lost the key $61,000 support level and continued…
The US government has pushed back against former FTX executive Ryan Salame’s attempt to void his guilty plea, which he claims was based on false promises from prosecutors regarding their investigation into his partner Michelle Bond. In a recent filing,…
French authorities have disclosed the charges against Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov, who was arrested on Aug. 24 at Le Bourget airport near Paris. Durov faces a series of grave accusations, including complicity in child exploitation, drug trafficking, and…
The DeFi Education Fund and the Blockchain Association have submitted an amicus brief in support of a legal challenge against the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT). The brief highlighted significant privacy and security concerns posed by…
Former President Donald Trump announced the upcoming launch of the Trump Organization’s new crypto platform — dubbed “The DeFiant Ones” — on Aug. 22. Trump made the announcement via a post on Truth Social and hinted that the DeFi platform…
Crypto companies have significantly increased their involvement in the US federal elections in 2024, contributing over $119 million so far, according to a Public Citizen report published on Aug. 21. The report highlighted that this amount represents almost half of…
Roman Sterlingov, the man behind the crypto mixer Bitcoin Fog, is contesting a potential 30-year prison sentence following his conviction on several money laundering charges. In a 37-page sentencing memorandum submitted to the US District Court for the District of…
Available exclusively via VIX 101: The fear index that’s shaping the market Andjela Radmilac · 5 days ago CryptoSlate’s latest market report dives deep into the VIX to explain its significance, historical context, recent trends, and implications for the crypto…
Bitcoin briefly fell below $56,000 on Aug. 15 before marking a slight recovery above $57,000 amid heavy volatility in anticipation of the expiry of a large volume of options contracts. The looming expiry could trigger significant volatility, with traders closely…
Bitcoin’s price climbed to $61,500 on Aug. 13 following the movement of $2 billion in Bitcoin tied to the long-defunct Mt. Gox exchange. The rally, which saw the leading crypto jump by nearly 5% in just one hour, has ignited…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against NovaTech Ltd., its founders, and several people who promoted the firm for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that victimized over 200,000 investors worldwide. The regulator’s complaint alleges that NovaTech —…
MicroStrategy executive chair Michael Saylor reiterated his unwavering belief in Bitcoin despite its notorious volatility, likening its fluctuations to natural phenomena that possess immense, harnessable energy. Saylor’s latest comments came during a Fox News interview, during which the host asked…
MicroStrategy executive chairman Michael Saylor strongly endorsed the idea of a strategic Bitcoin reserve during a CNBC interview, framing it as a transformative step for nation-states, corporations, and individuals alike. The reaffirmation comes as Bitcoin rebounds by over 5% after…
Bitcoin (BTC) fell below key support levels as markets continued to bleed over the weekend due to fears of an impending global recession and escalating tensions in the Middle East. The flagship crypto has fallen more than 8% since the…