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Crypto.com today rolled out its boldest credit card offering yet with the launch of the Crypto.com Visa Signature® Credit Card, inviting U.S. consumers to “Spend in dollars. Earn in crypto.” The new card features industry-leading cashback rates and a suite of premium perks, all delivered directly through the Crypto.com App. In a strategic play to win over mainstream spenders, the Visa Signature card offers 3.5% back in CRO‡ on all purchases for the first 12 months—with rates reverting to 3% thereafter—alongside a $500 CRO welcome bonus for new cardholders who meet the initial spend threshold. Cardholders can manage their balances,…

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) will integrate Solana in an attempt to create multi-chain apps. ICP has already integrated Bitcoin and Ethereum, and is capable of hosting DeFi projects at a lower cost, while tapping the liquidity in those networks. Dfinity Foundation, the creator and major contributor to the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) announced the integration of Solana onto the ICP chain. The new integration uses ICP’s Fusion technology, allowing the protocol to connect to some of the world’s most active public blockchains. “By bridging the gap between Solana and ICP through Chain Fusion, we are granting developers with powerful…

Bitcoin (BTC) exploded upward with a $2,000 surge in hours, forming what traders often call a “god candle.” The BTC price jumped from $105,525 to $107,749 on the four-hour chart in a single candlestick, a move that has caught the market’s attention. The surge follows a death cross, typically a bearish technical pattern where the 50-period moving average crosses below the 200-period, which appeared on the four-hour chart over the weekend. Interpreted as a warning sign for further downside, this signal was quickly invalidated as Bitcoin rocketed past key resistance levels. The markets reacted to the move, with analyst Moon…

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. Alon Muroch is a man on a mission. As the founder of SSV Labs, which contributes to the second-largest Ethereum staking infra provider, SSV Network, Alon has been passionately championing the virtues of the industry’s number-two coin since the early days. Long before Ethereum switched to Proof of Stake, Alon contributed to the initial Ethereum clients. And Eth’s lackluster performance and knockdown price are bothering him. A lot.…

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander rejected Mayor Eric Adams’s proposal to issue municipal bonds backed by Bitcoin, even going as far as tagging it “irresponsible.” Lander has been adamant that New York City will not issue Bitcoin-backed bonds on his watch. His stance directly opposes Mayor Adams, who is famous for his love of crypto. The division on the topic could be settled when the city heads to the polls, as both men are candidates for November’s mayoral election. Mayor Adams is running as an independent, and Lander is the Democratic candidate. Caught up with @NBCNewYork this morning to…

Dubai has been actively involved in the cryptocurrency market in recent days. Dubai, which has announced partnerships one after another, has now partnered with a new altcoin. According to the statement, Sui Network (SUI) announced its collaboration with Dubai to support startups and grow the crypto ecosystem. Accordingly, Layer-1 blockchain Sui Network announced that they have partnered with the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). “Big news from the Middle East. Sui Dubai is proud to partner with VARA to support startups, nurture local talent, and grow the virtual asset ecosystem together. We are delighted to become an official blockchain…

Tornado Cash founder Roman Storm has called out the Department of Justice (DOJ), alleging that the agency is trying to “crush” him. Storm claimed that the DOJ is blocking his expert witness from testifying ahead of his trial on July 14, which is about a month from today. The legal battle between Tornado Cash and the United States government has been ongoing for a while. In 2023, the US government sanctioned the platform for allegedly aiding the North Korean hacker group, Lazarus. Since then, Storm has fought these allegations, which has led to the impending trial and witness dispute. According…

Another closely watched Hyperliquid whale suffered losses from its long position. The whale, recognized as one of the most experienced traders in the crypto space, switched to a short position with 20X leverage. Another Hyperliquid whale was pushed out of its long position following the downturn of BTC prices. The whale, recognized as @aguilatrades, is one of the oldest known participants in the BTC market. Unlike Wynn, this trader hardly publicizes its decisions and trades, and is not seeking popularity. The new wallet was identified just days ago and tagged by on-chain investigators. AguilaTrades(@AguilaTrades) has closed his $BTC long position…

Bitcoin’s sudden surge past $107,000 is not just a bullish chart moment; it is a liquidation event of epic proportions that has turned the tables on short-sellers in a big way. In the last few hours, BTC’s rapid ascent triggered a wipeout of over $39 million in liquidations, with an impressive $38.95 million from shorts alone, versus a tiny $73K in long positions, according to data visualized on CoinGlass. That is not just imbalanced — it is a 53,247% skew in favor of long positions, making it one of the most lopsided liquidation snapshots Bitcoin has seen in a while.…

Ethereum ( ETH) has had a bumpy year, tumbling 24% since Jan. 1 and sitting a whopping 48% below its peak price. But don’t count ETH out just yet—prediction markets are buzzing with optimism. Over on Polymarket, 25% of traders are betting ETH will hit $3,000 by the end of the month, while Kalshi’s wagers also show plenty of love for the crypto world’s No. 2 player. Ethereum’s Future Divides Prediction Markets—$1K Crash or $6K Rally? Ether’s $306 billion market cap makes up 9.3% of the crypto world’s $3.27 trillion total—but it hasn’t been all sunshine and rainbows. Compared to…