Recent developments in crypto, particularly Bitcoin’s price surge, starkly contrast with the continued skeptical and sensationalist coverage by legacy media.  Granted, Bitcoin’s journey in the digital currency landscape has often been tumultuous, marked by significant price fluctuations and evolving public perceptions. However, despite a remarkable 168% increase in value this year, Bitcoin continues to face The post Legacy media skepticism playing catch up to Bloomberg for Bitcoin coverage appeared first on CryptoSlate.

In an industry where innovation and disruption are the norm, Veronica Wong, CEO and Co-Founder of SafePal, offers a refreshing yet provocative perspective on the evolution and future of Web3. With a blend of realism and foresight, Wong dissects the Web3 landscape, emphasizing the need for a strategic balance between pioneering spirit and pragmatic application. The post SafePal CEO says its time for Web3 to mature, advocates for shift in focus – Interview appeared first on CryptoSlate.

BlackRock recently filed an updated S-1 form for its proposed Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the iShares Bitcoin Trust, revealing seed funding of $100,000. In total, the company made 21 notable amendments on Dec. 4 to address various factors related to the Trust’s structure, operations, risks, and disclosures. These changes reflect BlackRock’s efforts to enhance the The post A complete guide to all 21 major amendments to BlackRock’s latest ETF filing appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Mantle, the DAO-led web3 ecosystem, today unveiled its Mantle Liquid Staking Protocol (LSP) as a key addition to the Mantle Ecosystem, offering users a novel way to engage with Ethereum’s proof-of-stake (PoS) validator network, according to a statement shared with CryptoSlate. The Mantle LSP is a permissionless and non-custodial Ethereum (ETH) liquid staking protocol, functioning The post Mantle introduces mETH liquid staking protocol, expanding its Ethereum-based DeFi ecosystem appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Swiss banks, Cantons of Basel-City, and Zurich have successfully issued digital bonds using real CHF wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC) on SIX Digital Exchange (SDX). This marks the first-ever issuance of this kind, leveraging the Swiss National Bank’s (SNB) wCBDC. The digital bonds issued by Basel-City (ISIN: CH1265890678) and Zurich (ISIN: CH1306117073) represent a The post Swiss banks issue first digital bonds using real CHF wholesale wCBDC on regulated DLT platform appeared first on CryptoSlate.