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. Crypto payments are having a moment. From Circle’s billion-dollar IPO to the GENIUS Act clearing a path for stablecoin… Listen ⇢

Ethereum has officially entered a new phase after breaking its previous all-time highs and pushing into uncharted territory. The recent surge carried ETH to $4,886, yet the rally stopped short of the much-anticipated $5,000 milestone. While bulls continue to show resilience, the market now faces a pivotal moment. Analysts are… Listen ⇢

New trends are shaking up the market, setting the stage for a shift in focus. Popular online tokens, new tech for digital infrastructure, and real-world asset platforms are now leading stories. Every project fights for attention as the next big thing. Find out which narratives are poised to grab the… Listen ⇢

Critics warn the US Treasury’s push to embed ID checks into DeFi smart contracts could erode privacy and hollow out permissionless finance. The US Treasury is exploring whether identity checks should be built directly into decentralized finance (DeFi) smart contracts, a move critics warn could rewrite the very foundations of… Listen ⇢

Michael Saylor kept his latest update short as the Strategy co-founder posted an AI photo of himself riding a bright orange scooter and wrote just two words: “Bitcoin delivers.” This new message came as the company’s Bitcoin holdings reached new heights in both size and value. And this figure may increase… Listen ⇢

Bitcoin’s (BTC) momentum has cooled down in recent weeks as investors persist in locking in profits. Slowing demand has also contributed to the cool down, with current figures about two-thirds less than last month’s records. According to the weekly report from CryptoQuant, the Bitcoin market has moved from an extra… Listen ⇢

Ted Hisokawa Aug 24, 2025 09:27 Injective price prediction shows bullish momentum toward $17.40 short-term target, with analysts forecasting medium-term range of $14.84-$33.53 based on technical indicators. The Injective Protocol (INJ) is setting up for a potential bullish breakout as multiple technical indicators converge around current price levels. With INJ… Listen ⇢

Support zone holds Network’s surge By bouncing sharply off the $2.8 level, XRP has staged one of the most significant recoveries of the summer. More than just halting a bearish decline, this rebound preserved the market’s overall bullish structure and prevented what might have been the start of a protracted… Listen ⇢

The XRP price is trading at $3.03, down 0.7% in the past 24 hours. The altcoin has been locked in a sideways range for several weeks, slipping 2.6% over the past seven days. One-month returns remain slightly negative at 1.4%, though the broader three-month picture still shows gains of nearly… Listen ⇢