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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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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  • US Bitcoin edge could power next era of American prosperity – River
    CryptoSlate - 20:27 May 20, 2025
    America’s efforts to become a global hub for Bitcoin (BTC) and the wider digital asset ecosystem could serve as a foundation for a new phase of domestic economic growth, according to a report published May 20 by River. The “America Report 2025” asserted that the US is in a unique position to benefit from Bitcoin’s […] The post US Bitcoin edge could power next era of American prosperity – River appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Sovereign entities opt for indirect Bitcoin exposure via Strategy to bypass constraints – StanChart
    CryptoSlate - 19:37 May 20, 2025
    Sovereign wealth funds and state institutions are increasingly opting to gain Bitcoin (BTC) exposure through Strategy (MSTR) rather than spot BTC exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to Standard Chartered’s head of digital assets research, Geoffrey Kendrick. In an investor report published May 20, Kendrick said that regulatory filings show that increased MSTR holdings drove the bulk […] The post Sovereign entities opt for indirect Bitcoin exposure via Strategy to bypass constraints – StanChart appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • BlackRock’s IBIT becomes second-largest Bitcoin holder behind Satoshi Nakamoto
    CryptoSlate - 19:00 May 20, 2025
    BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has become the second-largest holder of Bitcoin as of May 20, surpassed only by the infamous wallet of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of the flagship crypto. According to data compiled by crypto analyst Shaun Edmondson, IBIT currently holds 636,108 BTC, representing over 3% of Bitcoin’s total capped supply of […] The post BlackRock’s IBIT becomes second-largest Bitcoin holder behind Satoshi Nakamoto appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Milei shuts down LIBRA task force probing ties to his administration
    CryptoSlate - 18:20 May 20, 2025
    Argentinian president Javier Milei has ordered the closure of the Task Force for Investigation (UTI) established earlier this year to examine his relationship with the LIBRA token, according to a May 20 publication in Argentina’s Official Gazette. Milei and Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona signed Decree 332/2025 to dissolve the task force. The decree stated […] The post Milei shuts down LIBRA task force probing ties to his administration appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Strive eyes 75,000 distressed Bitcoin claims from bankrupt Mt. Gox estate for its reserves
    CryptoSlate - 17:25 May 20, 2025
    Strive Asset Management Firm has partnered with 117 Castell Advisory Group to acquire distressed Bitcoin claims, including those linked to the long-defunct Mt. Gox exchange. According to a May 20 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the firms will target claims that have received definitive legal rulings but are still awaiting distribution. […] The post Strive eyes 75,000 distressed Bitcoin claims from bankrupt Mt. Gox estate for its reserves appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Binance moves to quash FTX’s $1.8 billion lawsuit, dismisses allegations as speculative
    CryptoSlate - 16:00 May 20, 2025
    Binance has asked a US court to dismiss FTX’s $1.76 billion lawsuit, arguing that the case lacks jurisdiction and relies on unsupported allegations. The motion follows FTX’s attempt to claw back funds and blame Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, for contributing to its collapse. However, Binance has rejected these claims, calling them speculative […] The post Binance moves to quash FTX’s $1.8 billion lawsuit, dismisses allegations as speculative appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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