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Make CryptoSlate preferred on I believe the hardest question for DeFi in 2026 is whether the original dream is still alive.The collective bargain was simple. Users would hold their own keys. Code would execute the rules. Markets would stay open. Ledgers would be visible.Intermediaries would lose power because financial services could run on public smart contracts rather than private balance sheets.That framing explains why decentralized finance grew so quickly after 2020. It also explains why the current moment feels so deflating.I’d like to preface this piece by saying that I believe decentralized finance is an essential part of the world…
In brief The Department of Justice ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday, clearing the path for Kevin Warsh’s confirmation vote. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) had blocked Warsh’s nomination pending the probe’s resolution, calling the investigation “bogus.” Warsh disclosed holdings in multiple crypto projects including Solana and Polymarket during confirmation proceedings. The Department of Justice ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday, removing a key obstacle that had blocked Senate action on Kevin Warsh’s nomination as the next central bank leader.The DOJ probe centered on alleged cost overruns during a…
In brief South Korean police arrested a 40-year-old man for distributing an AI-generated photo of escaped wolf Neukgu. Daejeon city issued an emergency text to residents and displayed the fake image at a press briefing. The charge—obstructing official duties by deception—carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison or a fine of 10 million Korean won. South Korean police arrested a man Thursday for posting an AI-generated photo of an escaped wolf—an image convincing enough to fool city officials and trigger an emergency alert to thousands of residents. According to police, the stunt delayed the capture of an actual…
Make CryptoSlate preferred on I believe the hardest question for DeFi in 2026 is whether the original dream is still alive.The collective bargain was simple. Users would hold their own keys. Code would execute the rules. Markets would stay open. Ledgers would be visible.Intermediaries would lose power because financial services could run on public smart contracts rather than private balance sheets.That framing explains why decentralized finance grew so quickly after 2020. It also explains why the current moment feels so deflating.I’d like to preface this piece by saying that I believe decentralized finance is an essential part of the world…
In brief Tennessee has become the second U.S. state to impose a sweeping ban on Bitcoin ATMs, which is set to take effect in July. In March, Indiana imposed a ban on the machines, which federal authorities have identified as a vector committing fraud against the elderly. The FBI reported that Americans aged over 60 lost $257 million to scams involving Bitcoin ATMs last year. Tennessee has become the second U.S. state to outlaw Bitcoin ATMs, making it a criminal offense in the Volunteer State to own or operate the machines that federal authorities have identified as a vector committing…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure France has emerged as a focal point in a growing wave of kidnappings that, increasingly, appear tied to crypto assets. According to authorities, there have been 41 cases this year alone, reflecting a sharp escalation of a wider international trend often referred to as “wrench attacks.” The link between the attacks and crypto exposure has also been raised publicly by Telegram founder Pavel Durov. Durov has pointed to what he says are alleged connections involving French tax officials selling crypto owners’ data to criminals, alongside claims of…
Make CryptoSlate preferred on I believe the hardest question for DeFi in 2026 is whether the original dream is still alive.The collective bargain was simple. Users would hold their own keys. Code would execute the rules. Markets would stay open. Ledgers would be visible.Intermediaries would lose power because financial services could run on public smart contracts rather than private balance sheets.That framing explains why decentralized finance grew so quickly after 2020. It also explains why the current moment feels so deflating.I’d like to preface this piece by saying that I believe decentralized finance is an essential part of the world…
In brief Tennessee has become the second U.S. state to impose a sweeping ban on Bitcoin ATMs, which is set to take effect in July. In March, Indiana imposed a ban on the machines, which federal authorities have identified as a vector committing fraud against the elderly. The FBI reported that Americans aged over 60 lost $257 million to scams involving Bitcoin ATMs last year. Tennessee has become the second U.S. state to outlaw Bitcoin ATMs, making it a criminal offense in the Volunteer State to own or operate the machines that federal authorities have identified as a vector committing…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Charles Hoskinson used his latest livestream to argue that Cardano’s next phase should focus less on abstract decentralization rhetoric and more on fixing a structural weakness he says still defines crypto: the reliance on centralized off-chain infrastructure. In the process, he tied that critique directly to Cardano’s treasury debates around BlockFrost, Midnight, partner chains and the broader direction of the network. Speaking from Wyoming in a late-night broadcast recorded on April 23, Hoskinson framed the discussion around “My First Impressions of Web3,” a January 2022 essay by…
Make CryptoSlate preferred on Ethereum traders are rebuilding bullish exposure to the second-largest cryptocurrency, with derivatives markets showing renewed demand for upside bets.According to CryptoSlate’s data, ETH has gained about 11% this month on the back of a four-week stretch of gains, its longest in nearly a year.This uptrend pushed ETH to around $2330, its highest price level since February, and puts it on course for its first back-to-back monthly advance since July and August 2025.Ethereum Price Monthly Returns Since January 2025 -April 2026 (Source: CoinGlass)As a result, ETH’s price performance has shifted the market attention back to the $3,000…
In brief Tennessee has become the second U.S. state to impose a sweeping ban on Bitcoin ATMs, which is set to take effect in July. In March, Indiana imposed a ban on the machines, which federal authorities have identified as a vector committing fraud against the elderly. The FBI reported that Americans aged over 60 lost $257 million to scams involving Bitcoin ATMs last year. Tennessee has become the second U.S. state to outlaw Bitcoin ATMs, making it a criminal offense in the Volunteer State to own or operate the machines that federal authorities have identified as a vector committing…
Bitcoin’s latest onchain and derivatives data point to a constructive setup, with VanEck highlighting negative funding rates and a clustered hash rate drawdown alongside softer volatility and cautious positioning. The firm notes in their latest report that realized volatility fell from about 56% to 41% as US‑Iran tensions eased, while the 7‑day average funding rate dropped to roughly -1.8%, its lowest level since 2023 and in the 10th percentile of readings since late 2020. Since 2020, bitcoin’s average 30‑day return during periods of negative funding has been 11.5%, compared with 4.5% across all periods, with a 77% hit rate for…
In brief The DOJ moved to intervene in xAI’s lawsuit challenging Colorado’s AI discrimination law. The department argues the law violates the Constitution by requiring companies to prevent disparate impact. The move reflects the Trump administration’s push to limit state AI regulation. The U.S. Department of Justice moved Friday to intervene in xAI’s lawsuit against Colorado, escalating a legal fight over how states can regulate artificial intelligence and whether companies can be held liable for “algorithmic discrimination.”In a press release, the DOJ said Colorado’s law, SB24-205, violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment because it requires AI companies…
Make CryptoSlate preferred on Ethereum traders are rebuilding bullish exposure to the second-largest cryptocurrency, with derivatives markets showing renewed demand for upside bets.According to CryptoSlate’s data, ETH has gained about 11% this month on the back of a four-week stretch of gains, its longest in nearly a year.This uptrend pushed ETH to around $2330, its highest price level since February, and puts it on course for its first back-to-back monthly advance since July and August 2025.Ethereum Price Monthly Returns Since January 2025 -April 2026 (Source: CoinGlass)As a result, ETH’s price performance has shifted the market attention back to the $3,000…
In brief South Korean police arrested a 40-year-old man for distributing an AI-generated photo of escaped wolf Neukgu. Daejeon city issued an emergency text to residents and displayed the fake image at a press briefing. The charge—obstructing official duties by deception—carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison or a fine of 10 million Korean won. South Korean police arrested a man Thursday for posting an AI-generated photo of an escaped wolf—an image convincing enough to fool city officials and trigger an emergency alert to thousands of residents. According to police, the stunt delayed the capture of an actual…
Make CryptoSlate preferred on Bitcoin held near $78,000 on Friday as oil prices climbed past $100 a barrel, testing whether the largest digital asset can sustain its April rebound while the US-Iran conflict keeps energy markets on edge.The move came after President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric over the Strait of Hormuz, saying the US Navy controlled the waterway and that no ship could enter or leave without American approval.The comments reinforced fears that the conflict, now centered on maritime leverage rather than direct strikes, could keep one of the world’s most important energy routes shut for longer.Brent crude rose…
In brief Anthropic’s latest Claude models achieved 95-96% on political neutrality tests and 99.8-100% on election policy compliance. The company will deploy election information banners directing users to trusted nonpartisan voting resources for the 2026 midterms. The measures come as governments scrutinize AI’s potential impact on election integrity and misinformation. Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the Claude chatbot, announced Friday a set of new election integrity measures designed to prevent its AI from being weaponized to spread misinformation or manipulate voters ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections and other major contests around the world this year.The San Francisco-based…