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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 following is a guest post and opinion from Markus Levin, Co-Founder of XYO. Global AI spending is expected to hit $1.5 trillion by the end of 2025, and robotics is rising with it. Robots now move and behave in ways that almost feel human, but most still fall apart when they’re placed in real environments. A robot might carry a box in a quiet lab, then freeze in a crowded warehouse. The core problem isn’t the hardware — it’s data, and the fact that machines can’t easily verify what they’re sensing. Humans constantly adjust our perception. We rely on…
This legendary $197M bear has flipped long altcoins with high leverage, but funding rates signal a dangerous trap
There are traders you hear about because they talk, and traders you hear about because their footprints keep showing up in public data.The wallet that crypto Twitter has been calling “BitcoinOG,” “1011short,” or some variation of those names falls into the second category.Back in October, the story was simple, and loud. The wallet was tied to a massive BTC short on Hyperliquid, and Lookonchain was posting regular updates as the position grew, got adjusted, and then got closed.One post said the trader fully closed their BTC shorts and walked away with over $197 million across two wallets, another suggested they…
Bitcoin order books just exposed the “wild” mechanics secretly crushing every rally before it starts
Bitcoin has spent the past several weeks going nowhere fast, and that is not because traders have run out of opinions. It is because the market is quietly boxed in by wild forces most people never see.New Binance order-book pressure data from CoinGlass shows a market held in place rather than pushed forward, with buyers and sellers crowding the same narrow range and daring each other to blink first.Bitcoin order book pressure graph (Source: Coinglass)On the surface, Bitcoin looks calm. Price has hovered around the high $80,000s for weeks, candles look small, volatility has faded, and the daily chart feels uneventful. Underneath…
The price of TRON (TRX) traded above $0.28 amid an $18 million backing from Justin Sun. As top coins looked to bounce, TRX was showing resilience. The altcoin’s move is largely helped by Sun’s investment and broader market sentiment. Tron Inc. announced that it has secured an $18 million strategic equity investment from Justin Sun, the founder of the TRON blockchain. Sun’s investment was made through Black Anthem Limited, with shares purchased at $1.3775 per share. Tron Inc., which also operates in custom merchandise for major entertainment venues through a subsidiary, has been aggressively building a blockchain-integrated treasury strategy. In…
XRP trades near $1.86 as ETF inflows clash with weak price momentum. Technical setups hint at a rebound, but $1.77 support remains critical. The 2026 outlook hinges on adoption, usage growth, and valuation debates. XRP enters 2026 caught between ambitious long-term projections and growing short-term scepticism. With price performance lagging despite strong institutional signals, the debate around where XRP heads next has intensified, especially after the altcoin slipped below $2. XRP trades sideways as conviction remains split XRP is currently trading near $1.86, giving it a market capitalisation of roughly $113 billion and placing it among the largest digital assets…
Bitcoin just lost a hidden $2 trillion liquidity safety net, leaving it exposed to a brutal new pressure wave
Bitcoin’s 2025 rally sat on a liquidity foundation that looks solid until investors examine what changed in the final quarter.Some analysts point to global liquidity indexes hitting record highs and declare the wave is still building. Others cite CrossBorder Capital’s high-frequency tracking and argue momentum peaked in early November, with the US cycle now rolling over.Both camps are looking at real data. The question is whether liquidity level matters more than its direction, and what that split means for Bitcoin heading into 2026.Record highs and fading momentumThe Bank for International Settlements data on global liquidity shows that 2025 opened with…
The United States Mint today released the 2025 American Innovation Dollar Reverse Proof Set, honoring achievements from Arkansas, Michigan, Florida, and Texas as part of its ongoing American Innovation program. U.S. Mint image of the 2025 American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Set Each coin carries a distinct design highlighting an important innovation or contribution from its respective state, reflecting the Mint’s ongoing tribute to American ingenuity and excellence. Designs are further enhanced by the Mint’s distinctive reverse proof finish, a treatment noted for its reflective foregrounds and frosted backgrounds. This finish contrasts with the standard proof treatment used on…
BitMine’s ETH accumulation and staking tighten supply, boosting price potential. The immediate resistance at $3,000 and the key support near $2,700 guide the short-term forecast. Upgrades like Fusaka and strong fundamentals may drive ETH toward $5,000. Ethereum has continued to show resilience in the face of broader market fluctuations, as traders and investors position themselves ahead of critical macroeconomic updates. Over the past 24 hours, the Ethereum price rose 1.66% to $2,975, outperforming the broader crypto market’s modest 0.65% gain. Most notably, ETH’s recent rebound from $2,920 has highlighted both short-term technical strength and growing interest from institutional players, signalling…
SEC filings reveal the multi-million dollar trap hiding inside ‘exclusive’ WhatsApp crypto investment clubs
Investors logged into glossy crypto trading dashboards showing five-figure “profits,” then found themselves blocked from withdrawing a cent unless they first wired extra “taxes” or “loan repayments” to overseas accounts.When victims tried to cash out, the platforms demanded advance fees to “unlock” their accounts, yet never released any money.On Dec. 22, the SEC charged three purported crypto trading platforms and four investment clubs over an alleged $14 million fraud that ran from January 2024 to January 2025.Playbook in five stepsThe complaint reads like a manual for how these schemes work, and the structure is clean enough to serve as a…