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In brief Pump.fun boasts some of the most impressive numbers in the entire crypto industry, growing faster than any crypto app before it. It recently raised $600 million in an ICO, but it’s PUMP token is now close to falling below its ICO price. As competitors rise and Pump.fun’s revenue slows, can the Solana meme…
In brief The GENIUS Act, now signed into law, gives stablecoin issuers like Ripple a clear regulatory path but is expected to have limited direct impact on XRP’s price. Ripple’s new stablecoin, RLUSD, positions the company to compete domestically with USDC and PayPal USD as a native U.S. liquidity provider. Legal ambiguity around XRP’s classification…
In brief You can now get Bitcoin transactions added to the blockchain for a lot cheaper than before. Mining pools cut the rate as Bitcoin blockchain activity has been low. Bitcoiners disagree over whether the coin should be used for everyday payments or primarily to hold value. The debate over whether Bitcoin is best suited…
In the latest SlateCast episode, CryptoSlate’s Editor‑in‑Chief Liam “Akiba” Wright and CEO Nate Whitehill sat down with Dustin Hedrick, co‑founder of The Roar, to unpack how RoarChain, a self‑custody‑first layer‑two built on the OP‑Stack, blends artificial‑intelligence tooling, fee‑backed yield, and a decade‑long roadmap to welcome the next wave of crypto users.Building a Self‑Custody L2 on OP‑StackRoarChain’s architecture begins with…
Pump.fun’s recent token sale has reignited debate around the sustainability of Solana’s meme launchpad model, according to a July 16 report by Alea Research titled “PumpFun: Asymmetric Upside or The Final Extraction.”The report explores whether the PUMP token offers asymmetric upside tied to Pump.fun’s revenue engine or reflects an extractive pivot during a waning memecoin…
In brief Ripple co-founder and XRP co-creator Chris Larsen has moved more of his coins to Coinbase. Could he be preparing to sell as XRP closes in on a new high after seven years? XRP is only pennies away from breaking its 2018 record mark of $3.40. Ripple co-founder and Executive Chairman Chris Larsen has…
July 14, 2025 | Asset Listings We’re thrilled to announce that PUMP is available for spot and margin trading on Kraken! Margin Pair basePair nameAvailable LeverageLong Position LimitShort Position LimitPUMPPUMP/USD3400,000400,000 Funding and trading PUMP trading is live as of July 14, 2025, 14:00 UTC. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding,…
July 10, 2025 | Asset Listings We’re thrilled to announce that HBAR is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading HBAR trading is live as of July 10, 2025, 14:00 UTC. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure to deposit…
In conjunction with xStocks partner Backed, we are excited to announce a strategic partnership with BNB Chain, one of the world’s leading blockchain ecosystems. Through this partnership, BNB Chain joins the rapidly growing xStocks Alliance, further accelerating onchain access to tokenized U.S. equities for users across the world. In the coming weeks, we will allow…
July 4, 2025 | Asset Listings We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports deposits and withdrawals of USD Coin (USDC) on Sonic! Funding USDC funding via Sonic is already live. You can transfer USDC to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding, selecting USDC and choosing the desired deposit method (network) from the drop-down…
