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Donald Trump could buy Qatar jet himself in 135 days by selling TRUMP memecoins
At current token prices, Donald Trump’s memecoin will make him millions over the next three years as his tokens divest. So, with the Qatari royal family dangling a fully kitted Boeing 747-8i valued at roughly $400 million, CryptoSlate ran the numbers on whether the former president could skip the diplomatic gift wrap and self-fund the […]
Ripple partners with major UAE banks to integrate XRP into payment infrastructure
Ripple has announced new partnerships with UAE-based Zand Bank and fintech firm Mamo to expand its payments service in the Middle East. This is the firm’s latest strategic move following its licensing approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). The collaborations will enable Zand Bank and Mamo to integrate Ripple’s blockchain-based infrastructure into their […]
US crypto funds top $7.5B inflows in 2025 as investor appetite grows
Crypto investment products in the United States have attracted over $7.5 billion worth of investment in 2025, with a fifth week of net positive inflows last week signaling growing investor demand for digital assets. US-based crypto investment products attracted $785 million worth of investment last week, pushing the year-to-date (YTD) total to over $7.5 billion, […]
Vitalik Buterin backs Ethereum node history limit so users can run personal nodes for long-term health
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has submitted a new proposal to make the blockchain network's nodes more efficient and accessible. In a May 19 research blog post, Buterin argued that the network's long-term health depends on users' ability to run personal nodes, which is becoming increasingly complex due to rising storage and bandwidth requirements. According to […]
Bitcoin falls 4% to $102k causing $670M in liquidations after weekend rally to $106k
Snapshot: Bitcoin rocketed past $106k late Sunday before surrendering nearly 4% by Monday morning. More than $670 million in crypto futures were liquidated in the swing. Even so, spot-BTC exchange-traded funds attracted $608 million last week, hinting at a resilient institutional bid. Inside the roller coaster At 22.00 UTC on 18 May, a burst of […]
Ethereum Will Outperform Solana This Bull Market: Arthur Hayes
“I think Ethereum has a better performance outlook, mostly because it’s very hated,” said Arthur Hayes in an interview with Fortune on May 18. When asked about Ethereum versus Solana, he said, “Everyone thinks Ethereum does nothing, they haven’t done anything correctly, but it still has the most TVL, it still has the most number […]
Telegram founder ‘flatly refused’ to censor political content ahead of Romanian election
Social media platform Telegram founder Pavel Durov said he “flatly refused” the request of a Western European government to censor conservative political content. In a Telegram post on May 18, Durove wrote: “Telegram will not restrict the freedoms of Romanian users or block their political channels.” The demand for censorship came ahead of today’s scheduled […]
Crypto investors are ramping up personal security as physical attacks surge: Report
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 […]
These Crypto Assets Are Blowing Up Across Social Media, According to Santiment
The crypto industry is always buzzing with news and updates about the latest developments in the space. However, some projects and cryptocurrencies stand out over a specified period. The market intelligence platform Santiment has outlined the top trending tokens seeing the highest engagement across social media. They include popular assets like Solana (SOL), Chainlink (LINK), […]
Arthur Breitman is betting on tokenized uranium, and it could be Tezos’ big comeback
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 […]
Myth or reality? MiCA and its real impact on the market debunking common misconceptions
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 […]
Creator of over 100 memecoins says rug pulls are the ‘easiest way to make money’
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 […]
Jan 2024 SEC’s X account hacker got 14 months in prison for cyber fraud
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 […]
Autonomous AI agents create new job opportunities
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 […]
Compliant digital assets are winning the long game in crypto
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 […]
Bitcoin stalls near record highs amid derivative pressures but breakout potential remains
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 […]
Bitcoin DeFi protocol Liquidium’s rebrand and staking model propel LIQ token to new heights
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 […]
Moody’s historic downgrade of US credit system could add fuel to Bitcoin safe-haven status
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. […]
Basel Medical Group to add $1B in Bitcoin to treasury amid falling share prices
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 […]
Judge targets central figures in LIBRA scandal with asset freeze; Milei’s financial ties under review
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 […]