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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.

Did Nintendo tap generative AI to fill out the massive setting of Mario Kart World on the Switch 2? The gaming giant denies the speculation.

Gold has long been a safe haven in turbulent times, but decentralized finance (DeFi) can unlock its untapped potential. Opinion by: Kevin Rusher, founder of RAAC It’s a volatile world out there. This year, we’ve seen stocks take a wild ride as gold has pumped and crypto has been caught somewhere in the middle. Investors have dumped risk assets and scrambled for safe havens. Gold is leading the charge. While gold is safe, it is not very hard-working. Unlike cash and treasuries, the yellow metal does not generate income. Now, more than ever, investors need to be able to earn yield on gold — particularly in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. Read more

Growing risk appetite following US tariff deals and Pectra upgrade has improved the Ethereum market's upside outlook. Key takeaways: Ether is set for its best weekly gain since May 2021. Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade, mega-whale accumulation, and a major short squeeze fuel the rally. Read more

While the Senate failed to advance its stablecoin bill this week, it's not dead yet.

Many people thought 4chan was gone for good, but the controversial imageboard is back, as is its crypto-heavy /Biz/ board. After 4chan was hacked on April 14 and vast troves of user and moderator data were leaked online, the controversial website quickly went down, and many believed it would never recover. However, less than two weeks later, the imageboard was back online, defiant as ever. “4chan is back,” an official blog post proclaimed. “No other website can replace it, or this community. No matter how hard it is, we are not giving up.” The imageboard has left its mark on the world in many consequential ways, birthing countless memes and conspiracy theories, serving as a platform for political movements ranging from the alt-right to Anonymous, and acting as a dumping ground for leaks and hacks of all sorts.  Read more

Dogecoin's price is barking its way back up the charts this week as Bitcoin nears $104,000—but Ethereum is outgaining them both.

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.

BlackRock has met with the SEC's Crypto Task Force to discuss the regulatory treatment of staking in crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs). The post BlackRock Meets SEC Crypto Task Force to Push Staking and Tokenization Talks appeared first on Cryptonews.

The UK has unveiled draft crypto rules that align digital assets with securities law, aiming to position the country as a “safe harbor.” On April 29, UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves unveiled plans for a “comprehensive regulatory regime” aimed at making the country a global leader in digital assets. Under the proposed rules, crypto exchanges, dealers, and agents will be regulated similarly to traditional financial firms, with requirements for transparency, consumer protection, and operational resilience, the UK Treasury said in a statement released following Reeves’ remarks. Per the statement, the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Order 2025 introduces six new regulated activities, including crypto trading, custody, and staking. Read more

Dogecoin price hits $0.2297 amid 2025 meme coin surge. Will DOGE break higher alongside Bitcoin’s momentum? Key levels and technical outlook. The post Dogecoin Price Prediction: DOGE Surges to $0.2256 as Meme Coins Continue Their 2025 Momentum – Will It Join Bitcoin’s Boom? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Coinbase has bitcoin on the balance sheet, but management wants to be clear it's not taking the Michael Saylor/MSTR approach.

Bitcoin’s recent price stagnation below the $150,000 mark can be attributed to short-term holders exiting the market, according to Michael Saylor, founder of Strategy. The post Saylor Says Bitcoin Stalled Below $150K on Weak Hands as Bulls Eye BTC Price Rally appeared first on Cryptonews.

The community urged it to be a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, and not crypto.

The company owns more than 555,000 BTC as of May 10.

Investors are quickly changing their perspectives on crypto now that altcoins have departed from a negative trend and found buying pressure from a renewed risk-on sentiment, one analyst said.

XRP price surged 8.8% this week amid a bullish market and SEC settlement. Can Ripple break past the $2.50 resistance? Find out here. The post XRP Price Prediction: While Bitcoin Dominates Headlines, Ripple Surges 8,8% This Week – Can Momentum Push XRP Past $2.50 Resistance? appeared first on Cryptonews.

RedotPay’s crypto cards are now live in South Korea, challenging the country’s traditional payment networks with real-time stablecoin transactions. Hong Kong-based fintech firm RedotPay has reportedly launched its cryptocurrency-enabled payment cards in South Korea, positioning itself as a potential disruptor in a market dominated by traditional credit card firms and mobile payment services. The company’s crypto debit cards — both physical and virtual — are now accepted at all Korean merchants that support Visa, according to a May 9 report by The Korea Economic Daily. The move marks RedotPay’s latest step in global expansion, following its earlier partnership with Visa and BIN sponsor StraitsX in February 2025 to enhance cross-border crypto payment capabilities. Read more

Robert Kiyosaki calls on Americans to reject fiat currency and embrace Bitcoin, gold, and silver, warning that central banks are eroding wealth. Robert Kiyosaki, businessman and best-selling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, is once again sounding the alarm on the dangers of centralized monetary policy, urging his followers to abandon what he calls “fake money” and adopt alternatives like Bitcoin, gold, and silver. In a May 10 post on X, Kiyosaki backed a hardline stance against central banking systems, particularly the Federal Reserve, while quoting former US Congressman Ron Paul. Ron Paul, a longtime critic of the Fed and author of End the Fed, described interest rate setting by central banks as “price fixing,” equating it to socialist and Marxist economic control. Read more

The Solana (SOL) price is consolidating around $172 as crypto market activity slows heading into the weekend, following a stunning near 20% rally since the start of the week. The post Solana Price Prediction: Superstate’s SEC-Approved Platform Could Drive a 10x Run appeared first on Cryptonews.