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  • Will nation-states use AI to usher in apocalypse?
    CryptoSlate - 05:00 May 11, 2025
    The following is a guest post and opinion of Manouk Termaaten, Founder and CEO of Vertical Studio AI Governments are using AI for disinformation—an unethical, authoritarian use with grave implications for freedom and truth around the world. The fact that nation-states use AI for disinformation has major implications for freedom of thought, free elections, and the […] The post Will nation-states use AI to usher in apocalypse? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Concerns over Trump’s conflict of interest are slowing the progress of broader crypto policy
    CryptoSlate - 00:33 May 11, 2025
    Discussions around the personal enrichment and potential conflict of interest arising from U.S. President Donald Trump’s crypto asset ventures gained steam over the past week. These concerns are slowing not only the progress of the stablecoin legislation but also broader crypto policy. The founder of fintech venture capital fund Launchpad Capital, Ryan Gilbert, told CNBC: “It’s […] The post Concerns over Trump’s conflict of interest are slowing the progress of broader crypto policy appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Global markets steady as US-China trade talks loom, Bitcoin hits $103k
    CryptoSlate - 20:44 May 10, 2025
    According to a Reuters market wrap, world stocks ended the week little‑changed as investors weighed a fresh U.S.–U.K. tariff deal and this weekend’s high‑stakes meeting between Washington and Beijing trade officials. Stocks tread water on tariff suspense MSCI’s all‑country equity index inched up just 0.11% to 846.80, trimming a 0.3% weekly loss. Europe’s STOXX 600 added 0.44%, while […] The post Global markets steady as US-China trade talks loom, Bitcoin hits $103k appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Web3 as we know it isn’t the solution to user empowerment – it actually made things worse
    CryptoSlate - 20:00 May 10, 2025
    The following is a guest post and opinion of Dr. Benjamin Beckmann, CTO at Midnight. Blockchain technology leaves us far more exposed than you might realize – certainly more exposed than the traditional financial system does. Take the example of buying a cup of coffee. In the traditional financial system, the transaction is simple: you […] The post Web3 as we know it isn’t the solution to user empowerment – it actually made things worse appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • AI model audits need a ‘trust, but verify’ approach to enhance reliability
    CryptoSlate - 16:00 May 10, 2025
    The following is a guest post and opinion of Samuel Pearton, CMO at Polyhedra. Reliability remains a mirage in the ever-expanding realm of AI models, affecting mainstream AI adoption in critical sectors like healthcare and finance. AI model audits are essential in restoring reliability within the AI industry, helping regulators, developers, and users enhance accountability […] The post AI model audits need a ‘trust, but verify’ approach to enhance reliability appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Spain demands tighter bank oversight, fuels Bitcoin appeal
    CryptoSlate - 14:00 May 10, 2025
    Update (May 10 2025): Following a detailed review of Royal Decree 253/2025, the official BOE text, and multiple independent fact‑checks, we determined that an earlier version of this article inaccurately claimed Spaniards must give 24‑hours’ notice to tax authorities before withdrawing more than €3,000 in cash and could face fines of up to €150,000 for non‑compliance. In reality, the reporting duty falls […] The post Spain demands tighter bank oversight, fuels Bitcoin appeal appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Conor McGregor takes talk of an Irish Bitcoin strategic reserve to the public
    CryptoSlate - 11:57 May 10, 2025
    UFC superstar Conor McGregor has endorsed the idea of an Irish Bitcoin strategic reserve, sparking renewed debate about the country’s financial future and the role of digital assets in its national policy. In a post on X that garnered over half a million views within hours, McGregor wrote: “Crypto in its origin was founded to […] The post Conor McGregor takes talk of an Irish Bitcoin strategic reserve to the public appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • PumpSwap hits $100M in TVL as memecoin launchpads see resurgence
    CryptoSlate - 23:03 May 09, 2025
    PumpSwap, the DEX launched by Solana-based memecoin factory Pump.fun, has hit $100 million in total value locked (TVL), marking a new milestone just 50 days after its debut. The record comes amid a broader resurgence in memecoin trading, defying recent predictions of the sector’s collapse after its meteoric growth fizzled out earlier this year. Volume […] The post PumpSwap hits $100M in TVL as memecoin launchpads see resurgence appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Cathie Wood predicts AI and Bitcoin to drive new phase of US economic growth
    CryptoSlate - 21:38 May 09, 2025
    Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood said the US economy is transitioning out of a prolonged “rolling recession” and entering a new era of productivity-led growth, powered by advances in AI, digital assets, and automation. After nearly three years of sector-specific slowdowns triggered by tighter monetary policy, Wood now sees signs of economic stabilization and renewed […] The post Cathie Wood predicts AI and Bitcoin to drive new phase of US economic growth appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • BlackRock meets SEC Crypto Task Force to discuss tokenization, ETP rules
    CryptoSlate - 20:42 May 09, 2025
    BlackRock representatives met with the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force on May 9 to seek guidance on a range of crypto regulatory issues, including tokenization, staking, and approval frameworks for exchange-traded products (ETPs). According to the meeting memo, BlackRock reviewed its digital asset offerings, including the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), the […] The post BlackRock meets SEC Crypto Task Force to discuss tokenization, ETP rules appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Spot Bitcoin ETFs set lifetime flow record at $40.3B as price recovers
    CryptoSlate - 20:07 May 09, 2025
    Spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) traded in the US reached a new all-time high of $40.3 billion in lifetime flows on May 8, according to Bloomberg data. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said lifetime net flows are the most critical metric related to ETFs to watch. He explained that this metric is “very […] The post Spot Bitcoin ETFs set lifetime flow record at $40.3B as price recovers appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • CryptoQuant CEO revises bearish market outlook, says cycle theory evolving with institutional inflows
    CryptoSlate - 19:15 May 09, 2025
    CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has revised his earlier prediction that the Bitcoin (BTC) bull cycle had ended, citing a shift in market structure and significant inflows through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that are helping to absorb sell pressure. In a May 9 social media post, Ju acknowledged his March forecast was premature and the current […] The post CryptoQuant CEO revises bearish market outlook, says cycle theory evolving with institutional inflows appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Democrat Senators urge Treasury, DOJ to probe Trump’s crypto ties to Binance
    CryptoSlate - 18:35 May 09, 2025
    Democratic senators have requested that the US Treasury and Justice Department investigate President Donald Trump’s crypto ties to Binance, Bloomberg News reported on May 9. According to the report, the lawmakers made the request in a letter sent to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi.  Details about oversight actions The letter, which […] The post Democrat Senators urge Treasury, DOJ to probe Trump’s crypto ties to Binance appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Lido proposes dual governance upgrade to empower stETH holders in decisions
    CryptoSlate - 17:48 May 09, 2025
    Lido’s governance community is reviewing a new proposal to give staked Ethereum (stETH) holders more influence in protocol decisions. The May 8 proposal, dubbed Lido Improvement Proposal 28 (LIP-28), introduces a Dual Governance framework. Presently, only LDO token holders can vote on changes to the Lido protocol. This gives them complete control over decisions that […] The post Lido proposes dual governance upgrade to empower stETH holders in decisions appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Metaplanet issues another $21M in bonds to fuel Bitcoin purchases
    CryptoSlate - 16:55 May 09, 2025
    Metaplanet issued its 14th Series of Ordinary Bonds, raising $21.25 million to fund additional Bitcoin (BTC) purchases as the company deepens its strategic pivot toward digital assets. The bonds were approved at a board meeting on May 9 and fully subscribed by EVO FUND, according to the regulatory filing. The notes will be structured as […] The post Metaplanet issues another $21M in bonds to fuel Bitcoin purchases appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Gemini secures license to expand EU crypto derivatives offerings
    CryptoSlate - 15:15 May 09, 2025
    US-based Gemini has received a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) II license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), according to a May 9 statement shared with CryptoSlate. This allows the exchange to offer regulated crypto derivatives across the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA). With the license, the exchange can begin […] The post Gemini secures license to expand EU crypto derivatives offerings appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Rumble non-custodial Bitcoin wallet to launch in Q3 in challenge to Coinbase
    CryptoSlate - 14:30 May 09, 2025
    Rumble, the video-sharing platform known for backing alternative media voices, is developing a crypto wallet that could launch by the third quarter of this year. On May 9, Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski said the wallet will serve as a non-custodial tool tailored for creators. He emphasized the company’s ambition to become a central player in […] The post Rumble non-custodial Bitcoin wallet to launch in Q3 in challenge to Coinbase appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin exchange inflows show heavy institutional activity, virtually no LTH selling
    CryptoSlate - 01:00 May 09, 2025
    Bitcoin exchange inflows over the past month have been driven almost entirely by freshly moved supply, with minimal involvement from long-dormant holders. Nearly three-quarters of all daily deposits across major exchanges consisted of coins that had last moved less than 24 hours earlier, pointing to high-frequency repositioning activity rather than strategic distribution. This type of […] The post Bitcoin exchange inflows show heavy institutional activity, virtually no LTH selling appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Meta exploring stablecoins for cross-border payouts in renewed crypto push
    CryptoSlate - 00:15 May 09, 2025
    Meta is exploring stablecoin-based payment infrastructure in a renewed effort to integrate blockchain technology into its platforms, Fortune reported on May 8, citing people familiar with the matter. According to the report, the tech giant is in preliminary discussions with multiple crypto firms to evaluate stablecoins as a mechanism for managing cross-border payouts. The discussions […] The post Meta exploring stablecoins for cross-border payouts in renewed crypto push appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Coinbase Q1 revenues up 40% YoY to $2 billion, while net income down
    CryptoSlate - 23:45 May 08, 2025
    Coinbase reported $2 billion in total revenue for the first quarter, compared to $1.6 billion in the first quarter of 2024. Meanwhile, the exchange posted $66 million in net income, compared to $1.2 billion, including unrealized gains of $737 million, during the same period last year. Coinbase reported $930 million in adjusted EBITDA for the […] The post Coinbase Q1 revenues up 40% YoY to $2 billion, while net income down appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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