Botswana explores digital currency to boost financial access, improve payment systems, ensure cybersecurity, and align with global CBDC launch efforts. Botswana has started a new study in July 2025 to explore the idea of creating a central bank digital currency (CBDC). This is an early step in the country’s plan… Listen ⇢

Despite a broader market lull, the XRP price may be due for another upside, with the latest tailwinds drawing from multiple bullish fundamentals. Data shows that Ripple is among the world’s most valuable private companies, though other crypto firms are also featured on the list. Ripple Ranks Among the Most… Listen ⇢

Making the US energy grid more resistant to shocks and maximizing grid uptime is central to the Trump administration’s AI strategy. Blockchain technology can help modernize the US electrical grid by marshaling human labor and stranded resources to create decentralized energy infrastructure, according to Cosmo Jiang, a general partner at… Listen ⇢

John Woeltz bailed out on 1M of cryptocurrencies in the kidnapping case. The attackers tortured an Italian victim to gain access to Bitcoin, but the victim survived and escaped. Defense says abuse was fraternity-like hazing and denies torture. After spending two months in jail, John Woeltz, a 37-year-old crypto investor… Listen ⇢

The market is mainly red at the end of the week, however, there are some exceptions, according to CoinStats. ADA chart by CoinStats ADA/USD Unlike other coins, the rate of Cardano (ADA) has risen by 1.28% over the last 24 hours. Image by TradingView On the hourly chart, the price of ADA… Listen ⇢

The Ethereum whales dumped 93M eth in 48 hours. The resistance is at about 3,458; MACD becomes bearish. Market uncertainty is propagated by institutional inflows and whale swings. In just 48 hours, Ethereum whales have sold an enormous amount of 26,182 ETH, which costs approximately 93.66 million dollars, on large… Listen ⇢

Base creator Jesse Pollak is calling on crypto funds to seize a “no-brainer” opportunity to take a $5 million+ long position in a diversified index of on-chain creator coins. The interest comes amid growing interest in the on-chain economy at both institutional and political levels. On-Chain Creator Coins as a… Listen ⇢

The Tron founder said it has been a long-time dream to travel to space and reflected on the fragility of the planet following his return. Justin Sun, founder of the layer-1 Tron blockchain network, returned safely from a commercial spaceflight on Saturday, alongside five other crew members aboard Blue Origin… Listen ⇢

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. Hands up if you’ve heard of Luckycoin. If it sounds familiar, you’re either an industry OG since the days… Listen ⇢