Welcome to Slate Sundays, CryptoSlate’s new weekly feature showcasing in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and thought-provoking op-eds that go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas and voices shaping the future of crypto. If 2024 was the year of the dragon, 2025 has been the year of the stablecoin. U.S. dollar-backed digital… Listen ⇢

Ripple’s Chris Larsen transferred $175M in XRP near peak prices, raising concerns over insider selling and market pressure. WeWake presale crypto launches at $0.0100 with walletless, gasless onboarding ahead of its $0.15 public listing price. WeWake roadmap targets a Q2 2026 mainnet with ERC-4337 smart wallets, zk-rollups, and developer-focused SDK… Listen ⇢

The Bitcoin market recorded a minor 0.67% price gain in the last 24 hours, amid a brief return to the $118,000 price territory. This modest price increase forms part of a rebound observed over the previous 48 hours, following a significant 4% price correction earlier last week. Looking ahead to… Listen ⇢

XRP recently reached a record high of $3.666 after seven years, as it missed a top during the last bull market of 2021. As Bitcoin steadies, capital often flows into top-tier tokens, resulting in short-term outperformance. This spurred recent advances in key altcoins, although signs of exhaustion are emerging. The… Listen ⇢

XRP is rapidly evolving from a payment-centric token to a digital asset with long-term value. With fast transaction speeds, low fees and strong liquidity, XRP continues to attract the attention of institutional and individual investors. However, for ordinary holders, simply holding XRP is not enough to unlock its full potential.… Listen ⇢

Market momentum changes quickly, and right now, both Tron and Toncoin are facing resistance. The Tron (TRX) price outlook has weakened after a rejection at $0.33, and signs point to further downside unless demand improves. At the same time, Toncoin (TON) price action remains under resistance around $3.24, with RSI… Listen ⇢

When looking for the top crypto gainers today, the real value lies in spotting coins with momentum backed by substance. From solid infrastructure to active user growth, certain altcoins are shaping up as front-runners in 2025. BlockDAG leads with its record-setting presale and active mining ecosystem, Hyperliquid is showing signs… Listen ⇢

Pudgy Penguins has denied recent speculation suggesting it acquired the NFT marketplace OpenSea. The rumors gained momentum after resurfaced social media posts and coincidental timing between announcements from both projects led some users to believe a quiet acquisition had taken place. Pudgy Penguins Shuts Down OpenSea Rumors Amid ETF Plans… Listen ⇢

Solana’s rise in 2021 has become a textbook case of how quickly crypto narratives can ignite. After spending much of early 2021 below the radar, SOL began a meteoric ascent in the second half of the year—going from under $10 to over $250 at its peak. The Layer 1 blockchain delivered… Listen ⇢