Chain shutdown strips BounceBit token utility after authorization flaw exposes 286M tokens

The 1:1 reissue preserves units while gas, staking, rewards and governance wait for a new economic role. The post Chain shutdown strips BounceBit token utility after authorization flaw exposes 286M tokens appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Saylor sat out Bitcoin’s 20% rally while Tom Lee bought Ethereum after a 30% surge

Bitcoin and Ethereum surged last week as falling Treasury yields, renewed US crypto optimism, and a wave of short liquidations sent digital assets sharply higher. Bitcoin climbed more than 20% and approached $80,000, while Ethereum gained about 30% in its strongest weekly advance since May 2025. The

Tom Lee’s BitMine Buys $81 Million in Ethereum as ETH Hits $2,500

Ethereum price broke above $2,500 this week during a sharp market-wide rally, and BitMine Immersion Technologies used the moment to make its largest weekly purchase since early July. The Tom Lee-chaired firm added 32,447 ETH, pushing its position closer to a stated “5% Alchemy” target. BitMine’s Lar

Crypto advocacy groups oppose Illinois digital asset tax in court

Following a similar lawsuit filed by the Digital Chamber in July, two digital asset advocacy groups challenged Illinois’ 0.2% crypto tax on constitutional and due process grounds.

Riot Platforms locked in a $9.1 billion Anthropic deal, but its bridge loan expires before the rent starts

The December 2026 maturity leaves Riot’s still-undisclosed credit backstop at the center of the project’s financing handoff. The post Riot Platforms locked in a $9.1 billion Anthropic deal, but its bridge loan expires before the rent starts appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Zcash surges 62% to $880 as holders prepare to vote on changing how ZEC is issued

Spendable shielded ZEC must be in Ironwood at the snapshot before the Aug. 25 to Sept. 14 poll. The post Zcash surges 62% to $880 as holders prepare to vote on changing how ZEC is issued appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin price gains pull new investors into crypto, Fed experiment shows

Bitcoin price gains can draw new buyers into crypto by lifting expectations for future returns, a Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland experiment found. According to the report, participants shown Bitcoin's previous 12-month performance became more bullish on crypto. They were about 2.5 percentage poin

Zondacrypto boss seeks leniency for testimony on political ties: Report

Przemysław Kral reportedly faces a fraud charge and is cooperating with Polish prosecutors as estimated customer losses reach $650 million.

Morning Minute: Saylor’s Strategy Back in Green As BTC Soars to $78k

Bitcoin just closed its biggest weekly candle of all time in notional value, and 10 alt leaders put up 50%+ gains in massive crypto rebound.

Pakistan Sets September 5 Deadline for Crypto Firms to Register

Anyone serving Pakistani users since March must apply for clearance by September 5, then incorporate locally to keep going.

Pakistan kicks off crypto licensing regime with Sept. 5 registration deadline

Fed experiment shows how bitcoin rallies attract new crypto buyers

Crypto roars back as bitcoin posts its second-best week since early 2021

Jackson Hole Symposium, U.S. PCE prices, IREN earnings: Crypto Week Ahead

Dive Deposits: 4 takeaways from Jonathan Gould’s Wyoming appearance

The OCC chief made crypto-inclusive remarks at a blockchain symposium, adding that protecting traditional banks is not his job.