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  • Billionaire Bryan Johnson pledges to witness the final Bitcoin halving in 2140
    CryptoSlate - 19:15 May 27, 2025
    Tech entrepreneur and longevity enthusiast Bryan Johnson announced he will speak at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, aligning his vision of radical life extension with Bitcoin’s (BTC) long-term roadmap. In a social media post on May 26, Johnson referenced the final Bitcoin halving over 100 years away from now, pledging to be alive for the […] The post Billionaire Bryan Johnson pledges to witness the final Bitcoin halving in 2140 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Solana’s Raj Gokal doxxed via Migos’ Instagram account after failed 40 BTC extortion bid
    CryptoSlate - 18:10 May 27, 2025
    Hackers took over rap group Migos’ Instagram account to post Solana co-founder Raj Gokal’s stolen personal information, including his passport and phone number, on May 27 after he refused to pay a 40 Bitcoin (BTC) ransom. Blockchain analyst ZachXBT explained on social media that the attackers gained access to one of Gokal’s email accounts days […] The post Solana’s Raj Gokal doxxed via Migos’ Instagram account after failed 40 BTC extortion bid appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Trump Media aims for top 10 corporate Bitcoin holder spot with $2.5B investment plan
    CryptoSlate - 17:04 May 27, 2025
    Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), a company backed by US President Donald Trump, has announced plans to raise $2.5 billion through a mix of stock and convertible note offerings to purchase Bitcoin, according to a May 27 statement. This planned purchase would help the firm reach the top 10 corporate Bitcoin holders globally. Strategy (formerly […] The post Trump Media aims for top 10 corporate Bitcoin holder spot with $2.5B investment plan appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Nasdaq-listed Top Win changes ticker to SORA, names Jason Fang board chairman
    CryptoSlate - 15:50 May 27, 2025
    Bitcoin-focused firm Top Win International has officially changed its Nasdaq ticker symbol from TOPW to SORA to reflect its revamp to a Bitcoin Treasury company, according to a May 27 regulatory filing. The firm has also appointed Sora Ventures co-founder Jason Fang as chairman of the board of directors. Fang brings a wealth of experience to […] The post Nasdaq-listed Top Win changes ticker to SORA, names Jason Fang board chairman appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Solana reveals attestation service to supercharge internet capital markets
    CryptoSlate - 02:00 May 27, 2025
    Solana Foundation introduced the Solana Attestation Service on May 23, positioning the protocol as a trust layer for what the network’s backers call “internet capital markets.” The open-source service lets approved issuers bind off-chain credentials, such as know-your-customer results, geographic eligibility, or accreditation status, to a user’s wallet address without exposing personal data on-chain. Attestations […] The post Solana reveals attestation service to supercharge internet capital markets appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • SEC Crypto Task Force discusses securities tokenization with Nasdaq, DeFi startups
    CryptoSlate - 22:03 May 26, 2025
    Last week, the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force intensified studies on how public blockchain technology can support the issuance and trading of tokenized securities. The group held separate meetings with Nasdaq, Plume Network, and Etherealize on how securities can be issued and traded on public blockchains. All three meetings resulted in […] The post SEC Crypto Task Force discusses securities tokenization with Nasdaq, DeFi startups appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin consolidates below all-time high as profit-taking, tariff risks cool price momentum
    CryptoSlate - 18:14 May 26, 2025
    Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing a healthy consolidation phase after last week’s record high of $111,880, but it still faces threats from significant profit-taking movements. According to a May 26 “Bitfinex Alpha” report, strong spot demand and steady exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows lifted BTC more than 50% from early-April lows before President Donald Trump’s tariff threat […] The post Bitcoin consolidates below all-time high as profit-taking, tariff risks cool price momentum appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Trump Media reportedly plans $3B raise for crypto buys via equity raise, bond backing
    CryptoSlate - 17:45 May 26, 2025
    Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) plans to raise $3 billion to purchase Bitcoin (BTC) and other crypto, as the Financial Times reported. The report cited six people briefed on the transaction, who said the company intends to sell about $2 billion in new equity and another $1 billion of convertible bonds. Additionally, the sources […] The post Trump Media reportedly plans $3B raise for crypto buys via equity raise, bond backing appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Crypto trader loses $2.5 million USDT after falling for address poisoning scam twice
    CryptoSlate - 16:15 May 26, 2025
    A crypto trader lost over $2.5 million worth of Tether (USDT) after falling for the same scam twice within hours. On May 26, blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer reported that the first error occurred when the trader copied a manipulated wallet address from their transaction history. This resulted in a transfer of $843,000 to the […] The post Crypto trader loses $2.5 million USDT after falling for address poisoning scam twice appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Strategy acquires another 4,020 BTC following Bitcoin’s new ATH
    CryptoSlate - 15:15 May 26, 2025
    Strategy has acquired an additional 4,020 BTC for $427.1 million at an average purchase price of $106,237 per Bitcoin. According to a May 26 statement, Strategy funded its latest Bitcoin purchase by selling several equity instruments between May 19 and 25. This included 847,000 shares of its Class A common stock (MSTR), generating $348.7 million […] The post Strategy acquires another 4,020 BTC following Bitcoin’s new ATH appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Crypto ETPs saw $3.3 billion in inflows last week as BTC and ETH surged
    CryptoSlate - 14:15 May 26, 2025
    Digital asset investment products attracted $3.3 billion in inflows last week, marking the sixth consecutive week of gains. According to CoinShares‘ latest weekly data, this brings total inflows over the past six weeks to $10.5 billion and year-to-date (YTD) flows to a record $10.8 billion. CoinShares’ head of research, James Butterfill, noted that investor demand has […] The post Crypto ETPs saw $3.3 billion in inflows last week as BTC and ETH surged appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Pakistan to allocate 2,000 MW for Bitcoin mining and AI data centers
    CryptoSlate - 13:00 May 26, 2025
    Pakistan will allocate 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. According to a Bloomberg report, the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) overseeing the project confirmed that three underutilized coal-powered plants, currently operating at just 15% capacity, will be repurposed to support this initiative. This development is part of the government’s […] The post Pakistan to allocate 2,000 MW for Bitcoin mining and AI data centers appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Dubai chooses XRP Ledger to power new real estate tokenization initative
    CryptoSlate - 11:45 May 26, 2025
    The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has selected XRP Ledger (XRPL) to power its landmark real estate tokenization initiative. The announcement, made on May 25, introduces several new partners to the project, including the Dubai Future Foundation, real estate investment platform Prypco, and blockchain infrastructure firm Ctrl Alt. Ctrl Alt will oversee the tokenization framework, ensuring […] The post Dubai chooses XRP Ledger to power new real estate tokenization initative appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin price rebound to $110,000 wipes out a $1 billion short on Hyperliquid
    CryptoSlate - 10:45 May 26, 2025
    Bitcoin saw a mild bounce during early trading in Asia, rising 3% to briefly touch $110,256 before settling at $109,652, CryptoSlate data showed. This uptick followed a weekend pullback from recent record highs. Market analysts suggest that BTC’s price trajectory remains solid, backed by favorable regulatory developments and steady institutional participation. Valentin Fournier, Lead Analyst […] The post Bitcoin price rebound to $110,000 wipes out a $1 billion short on Hyperliquid appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Understanding Bitcoin yield: staking, liquid staking tokens and vaulted strategies
    CryptoSlate - 02:00 May 26, 2025
    The following is a guest post and analysis from Vincent Maliepaard, Marketing Director at Sentora. The Bitcoin market cap recently surpassed $2 trillion, and with over 50 million bitcoin addresses with a balance, the value of the asset is becoming undeniable. However, where traditional currencies like dollars or euros typically pay interest on holdings, Bitcoin […] The post Understanding Bitcoin yield: staking, liquid staking tokens and vaulted strategies appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Tether to issue separate stablecoin for U.S. despite ‘getting comfortable’ with the Genius Act, CEO says
    CryptoSlate - 22:35 May 25, 2025
    Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino told Bloomberg on Friday that the company is “open to” creating a separate domestic stablecoin to meet the needs of the U.S. market. The news comes amid the U.S. trying to push through a stablecoin legislation—the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act). The international issuer of […] The post Tether to issue separate stablecoin for U.S. despite ‘getting comfortable’ with the Genius Act, CEO says appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Talking beers, bars, and $80 million losses with SportFi pioneer Chiliz’s Max Rabinovitch 
    CryptoSlate - 16:32 May 25, 2025
    It’s not too often that an interview at a crypto conference feels more like meeting a mate for a few beers at a bar. Yet that’s exactly what speaking with Max Rabinovitch, the Chief Strategy Officer of Chiliz, is like. Unhurried and unpretentious, after the high-octane pace of TOKEN2049 week, it feels good to take […] The post Talking beers, bars, and $80 million losses with SportFi pioneer Chiliz’s Max Rabinovitch  appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Former IMF chief economist believes crypto is a rising threat to the U.S. Dollar’s dominance
    CryptoSlate - 03:00 May 25, 2025
    American economist Kenneth Rogoff believes that the rise of crypto poses a threat to the hegemony of the U.S. dollar. Rogoff previously served as the chief economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and on the Federal Reserve Board. He is a published author and an economics professor at Harvard University. In an interview with […] The post Former IMF chief economist believes crypto is a rising threat to the U.S. Dollar’s dominance appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Trump’s controversial memecoin dinner elicited mixed responses from attendees
    CryptoSlate - 23:16 May 24, 2025
    U.S. President Donald Trump’s private dinner gala with the top 220 holders of his memecoin, which generated controversy from its announcement, took place on May 22. But what was touted as “the most exclusive invitation in the world” elicited mixed and wide-ranging responses from its attendees. While some complained about the quality of the food […] The post Trump’s controversial memecoin dinner elicited mixed responses from attendees appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bad tokenomics kill good projects (here’s how to improve them)
    CryptoSlate - 14:00 May 24, 2025
    The following is a guest post and opinion of Arthur Iinuma, Principal consultant and Founder of Iinuma.io. While good tokenomics cannot save unsound projects, even the most promising network launches can fail from poor token design. Spectacular flameouts like Terra LUNA and Celsius expose the dangers of financial sleight-of-hand—algorithmic stablecoins and yield schemes masquerading as […] The post Bad tokenomics kill good projects (here’s how to improve them) appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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