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RoarChain: Bridging self‑custody, AI, and sustainable yield for web3’s next billion

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…

July 18, 2025

The Projects

What Is Pump.fun? The Solana Meme Coin Factory

In brief Pump.fun is a protocol that enables users to easily create meme coins on the Solana network. The platform has served as the launchpad for meme coins including Fartcoin, Peanut the Squirrel, Moo Deng and Chill Guy, as well as celebrity-endorsed meme coins. Pump.fun’s livestreaming feature has seen meme coin creators performing stunts on…

July 18, 2025

Uncategorized

Bitcoin dominance hits 3 month low falling 6% as Ethereum breaks $3,600

Bitcoin dominance has dropped to 61.6%, its lowest level in three months, just as Ethereum surged to a six-month high and the global crypto market cap topped $4 trillion. This marks the most decisive capital rotation into altcoins since April, suggesting the early stages of a new alt-season.What’s HappeningBTC Dominance Breaks DownBitcoin’s share of the…

July 18, 2025

Law and Order

‘Short-Term Contraction’ Expected as Hungary Adds Crypto Trading to Criminal Code

In brief Hungary’s updated criminal code imposes penalties up to 8 years in prison for unlicensed crypto exchange operators and up to 5 years for large-scale traders. The law targets illegal operations while allowing compliant exchanges to continue operating, though unclear implementation details have created market uncertainty. EU-licensed exchanges will be able to operate in…

July 18, 2025

Law and Order

Ex-Rugby Player Sentenced For $900K Crypto Mining Ponzi Scheme

In brief Shane Donovan Moore, a former semi-pro rugby player, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for defrauding over 40 investors out of $900,000 through a fake crypto mining scheme. Moore promised 1% daily returns from mining equipment that didn’t exist, using investor money to fund a lavish lifestyle and repay earlier victims in…

July 18, 2025

Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Agent Launches With Expanded Powers—And Elevated Risk

In brief OpenAI launched ChatGPT Agent, enabling AI to complete complex tasks using a virtual computer. The tool raises security concerns, including prompt injection attacks. OpenAI added safeguards, but warned users to stay cautious. OpenAI has unveiled its most autonomous AI tool yet: a version of ChatGPT that can browse the web, run apps, and…

July 17, 2025

Markets

BlackRock Files With SEC to Include Staking in Ethereum ETF

In brief The Nasdaq has filed a 19b-4 rules change request that would allow BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust ETF to add staking. The filing is the latest for Ethereum funds hoping to include staking functionality. Ethereum funds have pulled in $2.3 billion worth of investment over a nine-day streak. BlackRock aims to include staking in…

July 17, 2025

Coins

Ripple Founder Chris Larsen Moves Millions More XRP to Coinbase With All-Time High in Sight

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 17, 2025

Artificial Intelligence

AI Companies Want to Read Your Chatbot’s Thoughts—And That Might Include Yours

In brief More than 40 top AI researchers propose monitoring chatbots’ internal “chain of thought” to catch harmful intent before it becomes action. Privacy experts warn that monitoring these AI thought processes could expose sensitive user data and create new risks of surveillance or misuse. Researchers and critics alike agree that strict safeguards and transparency…

July 17, 2025

Law and Order

Former Pump.fun Employee Sits in Prison as Solana Launchpad Breaks $770M in Revenue

In brief Jarett Dunn is being held in a London prison on remand after breaking his bail conditions. The former Pump.fun senior developer drained $2 million from the Solana meme coin factory last year. He admitted to the crime and pleaded guilty, but is now seeking to withdraw his plea. Since the attack, Pump.fun has…

July 17, 2025