Author: Kryptonews

In the latest SlateCast episode, XYO co-founder Markus Levin joined CryptoSlate’s hosts to unpack why decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) are moving beyond niche experiments—and why XYO built a purpose-built Layer-1 to handle the kind of data AI and real-world applications increasingly demand.Levin’s ambition for the network is blunt: “First, I think XYO is gonna have eight billion nodes,” he said, calling it a stretch goal—but one he believes matches where the category is headed.DePIN’s “every corner of the world” thesisLevin framed DePIN as a structural shift in how markets coordinate physical infrastructure, pointing to rapid growth expectations for the…

The bitcoin BTC$88,427.51 market grew much calmer in 2025 as institutions embraced derivatives tied to the leading cryptocurrency to generate extra cash from their idle coin holdings.The calmness is evident in the consistent decline in BTC’s annualized 30-day implied volatility, as measured by Volmex’s BVIV and Deribit’s DVOL indexes. These metrics indicate expectations for price volatility over the next four weeks.Both indices began the year at around 70% and are ending the year near 45%, having hit a low of 35% in September. This steady downtrend stems from institutions selling call options on top of their spot market holdings to…

Metaplanet added another 4,279 Bitcoin at an acquisition cost of about $451 million, bringing its total stack to 35,102 BTC (worth around $3 billion) as the Tokyo-listed firm leaned harder into a hybrid model of the Bitcoin treasury and income business. In a Tuesday filing, the company also reported that revenue from its Bitcoin (BTC) Income Generation business had overshot previous forecasts, jumping to 8.58 billion Japanese yen (about $54 million) for 2025.Metaplanet’s revenue is driven by option-based strategies that turn its BTC into recurring cash flow rather than a dormant, volatile asset.​ These options-based strategies use a separate pool of…

2025 was defined by a stark divergence: structural progress collided with stagnant price action. Institutional milestones were reached and TVL increased across most major ecosystems, yet the majority of large-cap Layer-1 tokens finished the year with negative or flat returns.This report analyzes the structural decoupling between network usage and token performance. We examine 10 major blockchain ecosystems, exploring protocol versus application revenues, key ecosystem narratives, mechanics driving institutional adoption, and the trends to watch as we head into 2026.

Ugandan politician and opposition leader Bobi Wine is encouraging his constituents to download Jack Dorsey’s decentralized peer-to-peer messaging service, Bitchat, in the lead-up to the country’s election, alleging the ruling party will try to cut off communication services.  During the 2016 election, long-time Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni blocked internet and social media access for the entire population, citing security and safety concerns, and again in 2021, according to a report from the Pan-African Human Rights Defenders Network.Wine alleged in a X post on Tuesday that a similar action is on the agenda in the lead-up to the Uganda 2026 presidential election,…

Bitmine has increased its exposure to Ethereum again this week, staking another $352 million in ETH.  Summary Bitmine staked 118,944 ETH ($352M), bringing total staked ETH to 461,504 ETH ($1.37B) On-chain data shows continued accumulation, including a $97.8M ETH transfer from FalconX Despite large unrealized losses, the firm is pressing ahead with a long-term ETH treasury and validator plan Bitmine is not slowing down, even as Ethereum trades well below the levels at which the company built much of its position. On Dec. 31, blockchain data tracked by OnChain Lens showed Bitmine staking 118,944 Ethereum (ETH), valued at approximately $352.16 million at the time…

Here’s why PI could experience a rebound in the short term. While Pi Network’s native token has seen minimal volatility over the past week, one key factor suggests it might be gearing up for an upside move. However, some analysts are pessimistic that the price could rise soon, criticizing the project for its numerous flaws. Pump on the Horizon? As of this writing, PI trades at around $0.20, meaning a mere 0.2% increase on a weekly scale. At the same time, the current level represents a staggering 93% collapse compared to the all-time high of $3 seen in February…

What if missing a few days could cost you $230,000 in potential profits? Yes, the crypto market moves fast and rewards early investors. While top crypto coins like Pepe, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu consolidate their positions, an upcoming presale is creating the kind of early-stage opportunity that only appears once per market cycle. We are talking about APEMARS ($APRZ). The project has opened its whitelist for early supporters. At this point, smart investors are asking the right question: which meme coins offer genuine upside right now? Let’s examine the contenders and why APEMARS’ whitelist is capturing attention across the space.…

Ethereum treasury company BitMine Immersion Technologies scooped up $97.6 million worth of Ether on Tuesday as the crypto market remains muted in the final days of 2025.Nansen data shows BitMine purchased 32,938 Ether (ETH). Other data shows its total holdings are now 4.07 million ETH, worth $12 billion. BitMine also staked another 118,944 ETH, continuing its strategy to earn passive returns for shareholders.BitMine’s latest buying spree comes amid a broader crypto market compression, which Tom Lee,  the orchestrator of BitMine’s Ethereum strategy, said was partly due to an uptick in tax-loss selling in the US:”Year-end tax-loss related selling is pushing…

Industry MovesFabienne Levy Announces Representation of Amit Berman: His work is currently featured in a group exhibition at the Haifa Museum of Art, on view until January 2026. In 2024, during the Venice Biennale, his work was presented at the Jewish Museum of Venice; one of his paintings was acquired for the museum’s permanent collection.Kevin Umaña Is Now Represented by the Pit: The New York–based artist’s first solo exhibition in Los Angeles in 2025 was held at the gallery. In 2025, Umaña was a recipient of the Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Award. Next year, he will participate in the MacDowell Fellowship in…