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The F/V Mistress sank off Block Island on January 1, 2019, killing two fishermen after the U.S. Coast Guard searched 2,152 square miles and still never found the vessel. Now Green Oceans, a Rhode Island group, says divers have located a wreck about 50 feet from turbine No. 1 at the Block Island Wind Farm, […]
Sean Bowe’s proposal would send the committee’s 8% share of newly created ZEC to a reserve for future miners. The committee would keep the money it has already received.
Circle and SAP-backed Tereina plan to embed USDC and EURC payments into enterprise workflows, beginning with SAP Cloud ERP.
A $3.07 warmup jacket a 19-year-old Portland-area thrifter, Quinn Brown, pulled from a bin at the Hillsboro Goodwill Outlet in January 2026 turned out to be a Los Angeles Lakers piece worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA Finals. After authentication, it sold for $89,600 at Sotheby’s Summer Sports Classic auction on July 20, […]
The FCA opened its crypto authorisation gateway on September 30 and asks firms planning to continue operating to apply by February 28, 2027.
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This Week in Crypto Law This week, regulators and courts focused on the infrastructure surrounding digital assets: […]
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has approved Ripple National Trust Bank (RNTB), Ripple's CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced on X.
Bitquery measured outside buying within roughly 1.3 seconds at 53% versus 52% in samples that predate the final 200ms reduction. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
A Kalshi contract betting that the U.S. Treasury will buy bitcoin before 2028 touched 21%, but only a sliver of money is backing that number. The Contract’s Ask Odds on Kalshi had risen past 20% that the U.S. Treasury will buy bitcoin next year. The fine print, however, was narrower and it bears mentioning that […]
ESMA says EU-licensed crypto service providers should cease services involving stablecoins that do not meet MiCA requirements.
Spanish authorities investigating the fraudulent cryptocurrency platform Arbistar have uncovered massive post-collapse bitcoin movements. Post-Collapse Bitcoin Transfers Uncovered New details have emerged in Spain’s investigation into Arbistar, the fraudulent cryptocurrency platform that fleeced tens of thousands of investors. Fresh findings from the Guardia Civil reveal that digital wallets tied to the now-defunct firm handled […]
A Thailand-based collaboration has launched a digital wallet app that enables international tourists to convert stablecoins into baht to pay local merchants via the Thai QR Promptpay network. Stablecoin Payments Through Thailand’s QR Network A new digital wallet platform has launched in Thailand, allowing foreign tourists to pay for goods and services using cryptocurrency converted […]
The SEC has proposed a tailored crypto custody framework for advisers and regulated funds, but the changes are not yet final.
Canada is seeking public feedback on proposed regulations for stablecoin issuers, outlining requirements for reserve assets, consumer protections, and regulatory oversight as the country moves toward establishing a comprehensive framework for digital currencies. Canada Eyes Stablecoin Rules The proposals, published Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Canada Gazette, would implement Canada’s Stablecoin Act, which received royal […]
Ripple has secured final federal approval for its national trust bank, advancing its plans for RLUSD reserve management and enterprise crypto custody. The charter places the institution under U.S. banking supervision and authorizes it to commence business. Final Charter Clears Path for Enterprise Custody Enterprises will gain a federally supervised platform for stablecoin infrastructure and […]
Visa, BILL and Billtrust are piloting trusted AI agents that complete approved invoice payments through supplier portals.
Keystone initially disclosed a leak of customer information but has since disclosed that hackers also stole a key that could allow counterfeit wallets to pass authenticity checks.
Aviva has invested $66 million in a tokenized share class of its Sterling Liquidity Fund on the XRP Ledger. The launch extends its partnership with Ripple and expands blockchain access to conventional money market investments. Aviva Commits $66 Million to Tokenized Sterling Shares Eligible investors can now access Aviva Investors’ largest fund through tokenized shares […]
The Foundation’s proposed rewrite would end cohort elections and seat nominees unless a veto reaches 20% of active votable OP supply. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
Visa says Inyo Global is the first enabler to bring its stablecoin-enabled Visa Direct prefunding into production for eligible clients.
Bitcoin may be approaching a local bottom as smaller holders retreat, according to Santiment’s latest analysis. Falling wallet participation could support a recovery, with $80,000 support and a move back above $82,500 central to the setup. Wallet Declines Signal a Possible Bitcoin Bottom A potential bitcoin bottom may be taking shape as smaller holders appear […]
The approval clears the way for Ripple to manage reserves backing its RLUSD stablecoin and provide digital asset custody.
Bitcoin Magazine Cold Storage Goes South: bitcoin++ Announces Antarctica Edition bitcoin++ is planning its first cold-storage edition on a 13-day expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula. This post Cold Storage Goes South: bitcoin++ Announces Antarctica Edition first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
DriveWealth plans to integrate Ripple's stablecoin, payments and custody technology, initially focusing on European settlement.
Babylon’s proposed direct route can bypass pool funding, while fees, borrower surplus and WBTC-denominated debt retain separate payment requirements. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
Monero’s network hashrate is hovering near historic highs, but its mining distribution tells an equally compelling story. On Monday, network computing power stood near 7.12 GH/s, with three major mining pools controlling approximately 60% of that total. Monero’s Mining Power Climbs as Three Pools Dominate the Hashrate Race Monero’s mining network is going great guns, […]
BNB Chain is preparing a new EVM-compatible Layer 1 that will run alongside the main network, using BNB for gas, staking, and governance rather than issuing a new token. BNB Chain Keeps BNB at Center of New Layer 1 Expansion The BNB Chain ecosystem is preparing a second Layer 1 built for speed, but it […]
Ripple Prime says eligible institutional clients can trade perpetual swaps referencing more than 100 traditional markets through its new offering.
In a recent report, HSBC strategists stressed that while they expect gold prices to rise by year-end, the prime commodity has not been as effective as an equity hedge in 2026, largely because of the leveraged capital piled up behind gold investments. HSBC Critiques Gold Performance as an Equity Hedge While gold has enjoyed a […]
Ottawa opened a 60-day consultation on draft rules requiring one-to-one reserves and fast redemption from stablecoin issuers, while keeping the ban on paying holders interest.