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  • Turnkey Announces TRON Policy Engine, Providing Support for Enterprise Payment Solutions
    CryptoSlate - 22:00 May 22, 2025
    NEW YORK – May 22, 2025 – Turnkey, the secure, flexible, and scalable wallet infrastructure provider for digital asset operations, today announced full compatibility between its policy engine and the TRON blockchain. This integration equips fintech and payment providers with the tools needed to confidently build on TRON, the leading blockchain for stablecoin activity. Turnkey’s […] The post Turnkey Announces TRON Policy Engine, Providing Support for Enterprise Payment Solutions appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Active DeFi loans hit all-time high at $23.7B as TVL nears pre-tariff levels
    CryptoSlate - 21:15 May 22, 2025
    Active loans across decentralized lending applications climbed to a record $23.723 billion on May 21, based on Token Terminal data. Meanwhile, the DeFi ecosystem’s total value locked (TVL) sits 6.4% below the level recorded on Jan. 31, the day before President Donald Trump formalized his proposed import tariffs.  The surge in outstanding loans extends an […] The post Active DeFi loans hit all-time high at $23.7B as TVL nears pre-tariff levels appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • UK Court of Appeals dismisses BSV lawsuit against Binance, others over 2019 delisting
    CryptoSlate - 20:33 May 22, 2025
    The UK Court of Appeals dismissed a high-profile challenge by BSV Claims Ltd, which sought up to £9 billion in damages from Binance and other exchanges over the 2019 delisting of Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BSV). BSV Claims, acting on behalf of around 243,000 BSV holders, alleged that coordinated delisting actions by Binance, Kraken, and ShapeShift, […] The post UK Court of Appeals dismisses BSV lawsuit against Binance, others over 2019 delisting appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Volatility Shares debuts first 1x XRP futures ETF for US investors
    CryptoSlate - 19:06 May 22, 2025
    Volatility Shares began trading the first US-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to XRP futures on May 22, according to an official announcement. The funds, XRPI and XRPT, track XRP futures contracts and are listed on Nasdaq. XRPI offers one-to-one exposure to XRP’s daily performance, while XRPT aims to deliver double the digital asset’s daily movement, […] The post Volatility Shares debuts first 1x XRP futures ETF for US investors appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • XRP Ledger sharpens competitive edge with fresh stablecoin additions of EURØP, USDB, and XSGD
    CryptoSlate - 18:17 May 22, 2025
    The XRP Ledger (XRPL) added three stablecoins, EURØP, USDB, and XSGD, to its ecosystem this week. According to the announcements, each of the tokens is backed by fiat currencies and will reinforce XRPL’s role in the fast-evolving global stablecoin market. Notably, XRPL is fast becoming a top choice for stablecoin issuers and institutional players due […] The post XRP Ledger sharpens competitive edge with fresh stablecoin additions of EURØP, USDB, and XSGD appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Kraken to launch 24/7 trading for tokenized US stocks via Solana
    CryptoSlate - 17:37 May 22, 2025
    Kraken is preparing to roll out a new product that will allow users in select countries outside the US to trade tokenized versions of major American stocks and ETFs 24/7. According to the May 22 announcement, the offering will include names such as Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia, with plans to expand the selection over time. […] The post Kraken to launch 24/7 trading for tokenized US stocks via Solana appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Strategy seeks to raise $2.1 billion from STRF stock offering to bolster its Bitcoin holdings
    CryptoSlate - 16:48 May 22, 2025
    Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has unveiled plans to raise $2.1 billion via sales of its Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock (STRF). According to the May 22 statement, the stock will be issued under an at-the-market (ATM) program. This structure allows Strategy to sell shares gradually, based on favorable market conditions like trading volume and price. […] The post Strategy seeks to raise $2.1 billion from STRF stock offering to bolster its Bitcoin holdings appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • World Foundation secures $135M via token sales to expand biometric Orb-verified IDs globally
    CryptoSlate - 00:00 May 22, 2025
    World Assets, a subsidiary of World Foundation (formerly Worldcoin), has raised $135 million through a strategic sale of WLD tokens to venture firms Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Bain Capital Crypto, both early supporters of the fast-growing digital identity initiative. According to the firm, the tokens were sold at prevailing market prices, which proportionately increased the […] The post World Foundation secures $135M via token sales to expand biometric Orb-verified IDs globally appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • BPI releases policy manifesto urging US to lead in Bitcoin infrastructure
    CryptoSlate - 23:00 May 21, 2025
    The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) released a 21-page policy framework on May 21 to position the US as a global leader in the Bitcoin (BTC) ecosystem.  BPI head of policy Zack Shapiro, the author of the framework, called it his “Bitcoin Policy Manifesto.” The document outlines a comprehensive legislative and regulatory approach that touches on […] The post BPI releases policy manifesto urging US to lead in Bitcoin infrastructure appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • OpenAI ventures into hardware with $6.4B deal for legendary designer Jony Ive’s startup io
    CryptoSlate - 22:00 May 21, 2025
    OpenAI announced on May 21 that it will acquire Jony Ive’s artificial intelligence hardware startup io in an all-equity transaction valued at approximately $6.4 billion, according to a report by CNBC. The acquisition, OpenAI’s largest to date, marks a decisive step into hardware for the company best known for its generative AI models. The deal […] The post OpenAI ventures into hardware with $6.4B deal for legendary designer Jony Ive’s startup io appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • GENIUS Act clears Senate motion, House lawmakers reintroduce Blockchain Certainty Act
    CryptoSlate - 21:15 May 21, 2025
    US lawmakers advanced two blockchain-related legislative efforts on May 21, approving the GENIUS Act for debate and reintroducing the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act in the House. Lawmakers voted 69–31 to approve a motion to proceed on the Government and Enterprise Need for Innovation in the United States Act, or GENIUS Act, allowing formal debate and […] The post GENIUS Act clears Senate motion, House lawmakers reintroduce Blockchain Certainty Act appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Vitalik Buterin praises real-time ZK proving milestone, but urges caution
    CryptoSlate - 20:15 May 21, 2025
    Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin acknowledged a major breakthrough in zero-knowledge (ZK) technology this week, calling recent developments in real-time proving a “truly amazing” step forward. Buterin’s comments came in response to a post from developer Uma Roy, who announced that her team had achieved real-time Ethereum proving, an accomplishment many in the cryptography community had […] The post Vitalik Buterin praises real-time ZK proving milestone, but urges caution appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Solana’s new Seeker phone ships with SKR token as economic engine
    CryptoSlate - 19:30 May 21, 2025
    Solana Mobile revealed it will ship its Seeker smartphone with a new token called SKR, which will serve as the “native token of the Solana Mobile economy,” according to a May 21 announcement. The firm also confirmed that the smartphone will begin shipping on Aug. 4. Seeker is the second generation of the Saga smartphone, released in […] The post Solana’s new Seeker phone ships with SKR token as economic engine appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Coinbase under fire for massive data breach affecting nearly 69,461 users
    CryptoSlate - 18:51 May 21, 2025
    Coinbase is facing sharp criticism and regulatory pressure after confirming a significant data breach that exposed personal information of nearly 70,000 users. According to a filing with the Maine Attorney General’s Office, the breach affected 69,461 individuals, of whom 217 were residents of Maine. The exchange also stated that the compromise affected less than 1% […] The post Coinbase under fire for massive data breach affecting nearly 69,461 users appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • The Proof-of-Security guard job that’s harder than mining Bitcoin blocks
    CryptoSlate - 18:00 May 21, 2025
    DISCLAIMER: The below article is part of CryptoSlate’s initiative to align Bitcoin and crypto events with the front page of the Internet. Stories contain satirical elements and may contain fictitious names or quotes for entertainment purposes.  Virat Kohli refuses your cart at checkout. Ronaldo mans the receipt scanner. Welcome to Vishal Mega Mart, where clearing […] The post The Proof-of-Security guard job that’s harder than mining Bitcoin blocks appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Texas House lawmakers pass Bitcoin reserve bill with new amendments, Senate to vote again
    CryptoSlate - 17:47 May 21, 2025
    Texas lawmakers approved legislation to establish a state-level strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve on May 21 after a 101‑42 House vote, according to the House livestream. According to Bitcoin Laws, the SB 21 bill now needs to be approved again in the Senate with the House’s added amendments. The Senate approved the previous iteration of the […] The post Texas House lawmakers pass Bitcoin reserve bill with new amendments, Senate to vote again appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Hong Kong advances stablecoin legislation introducing new rules for issuers
    CryptoSlate - 16:46 May 21, 2025
    Hong Kong has passed a landmark bill to regulate fiat-backed stablecoins, signaling its continued push to position itself as a global hub for digital finance. On May 21, Hong Kong lawmaker Johnny Ng confirmed that the Legislative Council approved the bill after its third reading. The new law is expected to take effect before the […] The post Hong Kong advances stablecoin legislation introducing new rules for issuers appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Ethereum co-founder Jeffrey Wilcke transfers $262M in ETH to Kraken, causing community speculation
    CryptoSlate - 23:15 May 20, 2025
    Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Jeffrey Wilcke transferred approximately $262 million worth of ETH to a wallet labeled as a Kraken deposit address on May 20, according to on-chain data.  The transfer of 105,736 ETH emptied nearly all of Wilcke’s holdings, leaving just 268.73 ETH in his wallet. Subsequent withdrawals from the exchange suggest that this could be Wilcke […] The post Ethereum co-founder Jeffrey Wilcke transfers $262M in ETH to Kraken, causing community speculation appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Robinhood calls on SEC to establish unified regulatory framework for tokenized RWAs
    CryptoSlate - 22:23 May 20, 2025
    Robinhood has submitted a detailed proposal to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), calling for the creation of a federal framework to regulate tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), which represent a potential $30 trillion market, Forbes reported on May 20. The 42-page filing outlines a legal infrastructure that would allow digital tokens representing traditional financial […] The post Robinhood calls on SEC to establish unified regulatory framework for tokenized RWAs appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Bitcoin hits $107K as market holds below ATH in bullish consolidation
    CryptoSlate - 21:21 May 20, 2025
    Bitcoin’s (BTC) break above the $107,000 threshold shows that the recent rally is driven by robust buying amid a consolidation just below its all-time high, Glassnode said in a May 20 report. Despite trading around 40% higher than six weeks ago and setting a new record with the latest weekly close at $106,500, Bitcoin was […] The post Bitcoin hits $107K as market holds below ATH in bullish consolidation appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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