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  • Crypto investors are ramping up personal security as physical attacks surge: Report
    CryptoSlate - 22:41 May 18, 2025
    Amid a recent surge in physical threats to crypto investors with substantial holdings, firms that offer personal security services are seeing increasing demand. Amsterdam-based physical security and intelligence services provider Infinite Risks International’s managing director, Jethro Pijlman, told Bloomberg: “We’ve had more inquiries, more long-term clients, and more proactive requests from crypto investors who don’t […] The post Crypto investors are ramping up personal security as physical attacks surge: Report appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Arthur Breitman is betting on tokenized uranium, and it could be Tezos’ big comeback
    CryptoSlate - 13:06 May 18, 2025
    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. The last time I interviewed Tezos co-founder Arthur Breitman was at the Paris Blockchain Week Summit in 2019. It coincided with the fire […] The post Arthur Breitman is betting on tokenized uranium, and it could be Tezos’ big comeback appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Myth or reality? MiCA and its real impact on the market debunking common misconceptions
    CryptoSlate - 11:00 May 18, 2025
    The following article is a guest post and opinion of Mike Romanenko, CVO & Co-founder of Kyrrex. The Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) seeks to protect investors and make the rules clear for European crypto companies. However, according to Mike Romanenko, CVO and Co-Founder of Kyrrex, they keep worried about how having strict rules […] The post Myth or reality? MiCA and its real impact on the market debunking common misconceptions appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Creator of over 100 memecoins says rug pulls are the ‘easiest way to make money’
    CryptoSlate - 03:00 May 18, 2025
    Dubai-based Indian memecoin creator, Sahil Arora, called memecoin rug pull schemes the most lucrative opportunity in an interview with the New York Post. According to the May 17 article, Arora, who boasts of earning millions of dollars from over 100 memecoin rug pulls, said: “The easiest way to make money is to deploy a meme […] The post Creator of over 100 memecoins says rug pulls are the ‘easiest way to make money’ appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Jan 2024 SEC’s X account hacker got 14 months in prison for cyber fraud
    CryptoSlate - 00:23 May 18, 2025
    Eric Council Jr. was sentenced to 14 months’ imprisonment for his role in the Jan. 9, 2024, hack of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) X account. The convicted, along with co-conspirators, posted false news of the SEC approving the first Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund in the U.S. In a press release on May […] The post Jan 2024 SEC’s X account hacker got 14 months in prison for cyber fraud appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Autonomous AI agents create new job opportunities
    CryptoSlate - 18:00 May 17, 2025
    The following is a guest post and opinion of Zac Cheah, Co-Founder of Pundi AI. The brouhaha over autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agents taking up jobs and radically transforming industries like healthcare and finance requires close inspection. Autonomy is a spectrum, where even the most autonomous AI agents need some form of human intervention to […] The post Autonomous AI agents create new job opportunities appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Compliant digital assets are winning the long game in crypto
    CryptoSlate - 15:50 May 17, 2025
    The following is a guest post and opinion by Abbigale Kadar, Senior Digital Marketing Specialist of Polymath. For years, the crypto industry has operated in a regulatory gray zone—resulting in market manipulation, scams, and widespread mistrust. But that landscape is changing. Around the world, governments are rolling out clearer regulations that legitimize the space, standardize […] The post Compliant digital assets are winning the long game in crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin stalls near record highs amid derivative pressures but breakout potential remains
    CryptoSlate - 01:00 May 17, 2025
    Bitcoin (BTC) continues to exhibit on-chain strength despite a prolonged period of price compression between $100,000 and $105,000.  According to Fidelity Digital Assets’ VP of research, Chris Kuiper, the flagship crypto remains in its “Acceleration Phase,” a period characterized by elevated wallet profitability and volatility, even as derivatives activity dampens upward momentum. Bitcoin closed at […] The post Bitcoin stalls near record highs amid derivative pressures but breakout potential remains appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin DeFi protocol Liquidium’s rebrand and staking model propel LIQ token to new heights
    CryptoSlate - 00:00 May 17, 2025
    Bitcoin-native DeFi protocol Liquidium has passed a major governance proposal introducing a new staking model tied to the platform revenue. The protocol’s native token LIQ has climbed over 73.3% since the proposal was approved earlier this week. It was trading at roughly $0.25 as of press time, based on CoinGecko data. Liquidium introduces staking On […] The post Bitcoin DeFi protocol Liquidium’s rebrand and staking model propel LIQ token to new heights appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Moody’s historic downgrade of US credit system could add fuel to Bitcoin safe-haven status
    CryptoSlate - 23:21 May 16, 2025
    Moody’s downgraded the United States’ long-term credit rating from Aaa to Aa1 on May 16, marking the first time in history the agency has stripped the US of its top-tier status. The agency pointed to a decade of rising debt levels, escalating interest burdens, and a consistent failure by policymakers to enact meaningful deficit controls. […] The post Moody’s historic downgrade of US credit system could add fuel to Bitcoin safe-haven status appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Basel Medical Group to add $1B in Bitcoin to treasury amid falling share prices
    CryptoSlate - 21:20 May 16, 2025
    Singapore-based Basel Medical Group (BMGL) announced plans to acquire $1 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) to strengthen its balance sheet and accelerate expansion across Asian markets. Basel also revealed that the proposed transaction is being negotiated with a consortium of institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals active in the crypto sector.  Basel CEO Darren Chhoa said […] The post Basel Medical Group to add $1B in Bitcoin to treasury amid falling share prices appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Judge targets central figures in LIBRA scandal with asset freeze; Milei’s financial ties under review
    CryptoSlate - 20:10 May 16, 2025
    An Argentine federal judge has ordered the freezing of assets belonging to key figures behind the LIBRA memecoin project as investigators examine potential fraud linked to the digital token’s promotion, including scrutiny of financial operations tied to President Javier Milei and his sister, Karina Milei, local media reported on May 15. Judge María Servini issued […] The post Judge targets central figures in LIBRA scandal with asset freeze; Milei’s financial ties under review appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Paraguay law enforcement thwarts crypto miner heist, deports arrested suspects
    CryptoSlate - 19:14 May 16, 2025
    Authorities in Paraguay deported three individuals and arrested another in connection with a May 15 attempted robbery at a crypto mining operation in Coronel Bogado, a town and district in Paraguay. According to statements by prosecutor Irene Rolón made during a May 15 interview on local news outlet Monumental TV, the group allegedly targeted computer […] The post Paraguay law enforcement thwarts crypto miner heist, deports arrested suspects appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • France ramps up efforts to tackle rising crypto kidnappings after failed attempt goes viral
    CryptoSlate - 18:05 May 16, 2025
    France is deploying new security measures to protect crypto entrepreneurs after a rash of violent kidnapping attempts raised alarm across the country’s tech sector and ignited political pressure on Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, AP News reported on May 16. The ministry confirmed that Retailleau met privately with crypto founders to discuss personal safety. According to […] The post France ramps up efforts to tackle rising crypto kidnappings after failed attempt goes viral appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Panama City mayor hints at Bitcoin reserve following meeting with El Salvador advisors
    CryptoSlate - 16:24 May 16, 2025
    Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi stirred speculation about a possible Bitcoin reserve after a cryptic post on his official X account on May 16. In the post, Mizrachi wrote: “Bitcoin reserve.” The cryptic post followed his meeting with Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert, two of the key architects behind El Salvador’s Bitcoin policy. Keiser currently […] The post Panama City mayor hints at Bitcoin reserve following meeting with El Salvador advisors appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Panama City Bitcoin Salvador
  • Fidelity macro director recommends 4:1 Gold, Bitcoin store of value holdings
    CryptoSlate - 14:50 May 16, 2025
    Fidelity Director of Global Macro Jurrien Timmer today highlighted that Bitcoin reclaiming the $100,000 level this week coincides with a convergence of its 52-week Sharpe ratio with gold. Timmer said, After a strong run by gold, perhaps the baton is being passed again to Bitcoin, with Bitcoin back above $100k and the two Sharpe Ratios […] The post Fidelity macro director recommends 4:1 Gold, Bitcoin store of value holdings appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Over 26,000 Ethereum wallets integrate Pectra upgrade features driving smart wallet adoption
    CryptoSlate - 13:40 May 16, 2025
    Ethereum’s recent Pectra upgrade is sparking a surge in smart account usage, redefining how users interact with the network. Data compiled by Base analyst 0xKofi from Bundle Bear shows that more than 26,000 wallets have transitioned to the new smart account format powered by the EIP-7702 in the Pectra upgrade. What are smart accounts? EIP-7702 […] The post Over 26,000 Ethereum wallets integrate Pectra upgrade features driving smart wallet adoption appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • DOJ to press on with criminal charges against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm
    CryptoSlate - 23:00 May 15, 2025
    The US Department of Justice does not intend to drop its federal criminal charges against Tornado Cash developer and co-founder Roman Storm, Decrypt reported on May 15, citing sources within the DOJ. The DOJ’s decision to proceed comes despite an internal memo circulated last month signaling a potential shift in how the agency handles cases […] The post DOJ to press on with criminal charges against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Tornado Cash Roman Storm
  • Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala expands Bitcoin exposure via IBIT while Wisconsin fund exits crypto ETF
    CryptoSlate - 21:45 May 15, 2025
    Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala raised its exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) during the first quarter, purchasing 491,000 shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), according to its latest Form 13-F filing. Mubadala held 8,726,972 shares of IBIT as of March 31, up 6% from the previous quarter and worth approximately $408.5 million at the […] The post Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala expands Bitcoin exposure via IBIT while Wisconsin fund exits crypto ETF appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Institutions double down on stablecoins as trust reaches all-time highs – Fireblocks
    CryptoSlate - 21:15 May 15, 2025
    Institutional adoption of stablecoins has reached an all-time high, supported by technical readiness, declining regulatory friction, and intensifying demand for faster, cross-border settlement infrastructure.  According to a recent report from Fireblocks, 86% of surveyed firms say they now have the partnerships and systems in place to support stablecoin integration, signaling a decisive shift from pilot […] The post Institutions double down on stablecoins as trust reaches all-time highs – Fireblocks appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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