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…
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Santiment highlights contrarian opportunities amid mixed market sentiment
The crypto market is navigating a wave of mixed sentiment, with major digital assets showing varying degrees of optimism and skepticism, according to a Santiment…
Block edges closer to becoming first Bitcoin treasury firm to enter S&P 500
The fintech company Block could be the first publicly listed company holding Bitcoin (BTC) in its treasury to integrate the S&P 500 Index within 21…
Circle donates $1 million in USDC to Donald Trump’s inaugural committee
Circle has donated $1 million of its USDC stablecoin to the inaugural committee for President-elect Donald Trump. On Jan. 9, Circle’s CEO, Jeremy Allaire, expressed…
Standard Chartered obtains crypto custody license in Luxembourg under MiCA framework
Standard Chartered has obtained a license to provide crypto custody services in Luxembourg, according to a Jan. 9 statement. The approval falls under the Markets…
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…
Crypto liquidations stay elevated at $483 million as Bitcoin continues decline to $92.5k
Bitcoin liquidations passed $464 million in the past 24 hours as the price declined to $92,500, resuming the downward trend from yesterday’s $700 million liquidation…
Polymarket’s wildfire betting markets attract public ire amid ongoing CFTC investigation
The decentralized prediction platform Polymarket is facing intense scrutiny from regulators and the public alike for its actions. Over the past day, reports emerged that the…
Crypto industry blasts SEC Chair Gensler’s continued ‘arrogance’
Crypto stakeholders have criticized the outgoing Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler for his continued hostility toward the crypto industry. In a recent…
FTX and Backpack dispute sale of European arm to former insiders’ crypto platform
The bankrupt FTX exchange has challenged the announced sale of its European subsidiary, FTX EU, to Backpack, a crypto platform founded by former FTX employees.…