BitMine Immersion Technologies, the largest corporate holder of Ethereum, revealed that its total holdings are now at 833,137 ETH valued at over $2.9 billion, according to an Aug. 4 statement. This development places BitMine far ahead of previous frontrunner SharpLink, which reportedly holds 438,000 ETH. With this latest acquisition, BitMine has also climbed to third […]
Bitcoin bleeds $404M in a week investors pivoted to Ethereum
Crypto investment products saw a $223 million outflow last week, ending a 15-week period of consistent inflows, according to CoinShares’ latest weekly report. This marked a significant shift from the trend earlier in the week, which started with $883 million in inflows. James Butterfill, Head of Research at CoinShares, explained that broader macroeconomic conditions in […]
Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson founder dismisses critics
Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has publicly defended his influence on the blockchain network’s development following growing criticism. In an Aug. 3 post on X (formerly Twitter), Hoskinson addressed the negative claims suggesting that his leadership was detrimental to Cardano’s progress. Hoskinson pointed to the success of his other project, Midnight, highlighting its significant […]
Bitcoin notches recovery to $115k as long-term demand remains
Bitcoin and other leading cryptocurrencies are showing signs of recovery following a sharp dip last week, primarily driven by macroeconomic factors. Over the past week, Bitcoin’s price dropped 4%, hitting a multi-week low of $112,000, which prompted Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, to warn that ongoing macroeconomic pressures could push BTC back toward the $100,000 […]
Justin Sun Makes History as Youngest Chinese Commercial Astronaut with Blue Origin’s NS-34 Spaceflight
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Readers should conduct further research prior to taking any actions. Learn more › Geneva, Switzerland – August 3, 2025 – Justin Sun, founder of TRON, successfully completed a historic journey to space aboard Blue Origin’s 14th human spaceflight and the 34th flight for the New Shepard program. With the […]
Anonymous creators, storybook slumbers, and a Marvel-style villian: Luckycoin’s stranger-than-fiction journey
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. Hands up if you’ve heard of Luckycoin. If it sounds familiar, you’re either an industry OG since the days of the Silk Road and […]
A threat we can’t ignore
The following is a guest post and opinion of Ken Jon Miyachi , Co-Founder of Bitmind. According to the “Q1 2025 Deepfake Incident Report,” 163 deepfake scammers took more than $200 million from victims in the first four months of 2025. It’s not simply an issue for the rich or famous; it’s impacting regular folks […]
Satoshi vanishes for a second time as Swiss gallery offers 0.1 BTC to recover stolen statue
The Bitcoin art world has suffered a blow as the enigmatic statue of Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has vanished from its current home in Lugano, Switzerland. The Satoshigallery, which curated and displayed the piece, has announced a reward of 0.1 BTC to anyone who can help recover the stolen statue, further deepening the mystery […]
Bitcoin consistently outperforms all major assets despite near-term selloff
As global markets hit the skids this week and forced liquidations and margin calls wipe out more levered longs, prominent traders are repositioning accordingly. New tariffs announced by the Trump administration and a sharply weaker U.S. jobs report caused anxiety in global markets; the S&P 500 lost 1.6% in a day, and Bitcoin, true to […]
Coinbase presents a darkly comic take on the state of the UK with ‘Everything Is Fine’ campaign
Crypto advertising is often characterized by big promises and technological jargon. Yet, Coinbase’s “Everything Is Fine” campaign stands out for its wicked humor, cultural savvy, and unapologetic take on inflation, the housing market, and the general state of the United Kingdom in 2025. Released on Thursday, Coinbase’s dark satire was quickly spotlighted by Ad Age […]