Tangem applet receives certification from VISA; set to launch self-custodial payment solution

Tangem applet receives certification from VISA, sets to launch self-custodial payment solution, according to a Sept. 8 press statement shared with CryptoSlate. The Switzerland-based cryptocurrency company disclosed that its applet obtained VISA... Read more »

CFTC settles charges against companies behind 0x (ZRX), two other DeFi protocols

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced settlements with multiple DeFi companies in a press release dated Sept. 7 as it and its counterpart regulator for the securities market, the Securities... Read more »

A closer look at the changes in stablecoin supply as TUSD gains on market

While most crypto market analyses predominantly focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum, given their stature as the two largest and most influential cryptocurrencies, it’s crucial to underscore that stablecoins are an equally pivotal... Read more »

Mirror Trading International to pay $1.7B in restitution to victims of Bitcoin investment scam

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Sept. 7 the outcome of a case against a South African company involved in crypto fraud. The CFTC said that a judge has... Read more »

Short-term holders bear the brunt of Bitcoin’s volatility

Bitcoin’s drop from $29,000 in mid-August has significantly changed market dynamics. Despite the short-lived jump to $27,000 following the news about Grayscale’s win against the SEC, Bitcoin is still hovering around $25,700.... Read more »

FTX reorganizing on-chain assets by bridging tokens, consolidating holdings

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX revealed in a tweet on Sept. 6 that it is in the process of moving its cryptocurrency holdings. The company said that it is moving bridged tokens on... Read more »

Owocki rejoins Gitcoin amid shifting landscape and open-source funding needs

In a recent Gitcoin forum post, Kevin Owocki, co-founder of Gitcoin, outlined his intentions for the platform following significant changes within the company. Owocki announced his departure from Supermodular, now Buildbox, with... Read more »

Coinbase launches institutional lending service

Coinbase is in the process of creating an institutional lending service, according to regulatory filings and statements from the company. A Coinbase spokesperson told CryptoSlate on Sept. 5: “Coinbase is launching a... Read more »

Mortgage-treasury spreads hit historical highs revealing Bitcoin opportunity

The financial world has long relied on traditional indicators to gauge market health and predict future trends. Among these, the 30-year fixed mortgage rates and the 30-year Treasury yield are pivotal markers.... Read more »

Gala Games co-founders clash in opposing lawsuits seeking $130M, $600M in damages

The co-founders behind the blockchain firm Gala Games have initiated legal proceedings against each other, according to recent court filings. First case concerns alleged $130M theft The first case, which Gala co-founder... Read more »