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Sentient’s AI chatbot Dobby Plus challenges OpenAI with open-source, user-governed AI model

Sentient’s AI chatbot Dobby Plus challenges OpenAI with open-source, user-governed AI model

Sentient, a decentralized AI company, has introduced Dobby Plus, an open-source chatbot now available on X and Hugging Face, according to a June 4 statement shared with CryptoSlate. This new model challenges proprietary AI systems from major tech firms like OpenAI and Anthropic. Dobby Plus According to Sentient, Dobby Plus is built on a decentralized […]

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Spanish coffee chain Vanadi seeks financial jolt with €1 billion Bitcoin gamble

Spanish coffee chain Vanadi seeks financial jolt with €1 billion Bitcoin gamble

Spanish coffee chain Vanadi Coffee is planning a bold shift as it seeks to transform from a struggling hospitality brand into a Bitcoin-centric holding firm. According to a report by Europa Press, the company is proposing a €1 billion (around $1.13 billion) allocation into Bitcoin as part of a broader financial overhaul. The announcement has

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Bitcoin donation scandal triggers political crisis for Czech Prime Minister

Bitcoin donation scandal triggers political crisis for Czech Prime Minister

A Bitcoin-linked scandal has thrown the Czech government into crisis. Prime Minister Petr Fiala is facing calls for a no-confidence vote from the opposition following Justice Minister Pavel Blažek’s resignation. The controversy stems from a Bitcoin donation tied to Tomáš Jirčikovský, a convicted criminal known for operating Sheep Marketplace, a dark web platform previously used

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Consensys CEO Joe Lubin envisions Ethereum anchoring global finance, surpassing Bitcoin

Consensys CEO Joe Lubin envisions Ethereum anchoring global finance, surpassing Bitcoin

Ethereum co-founder and Consensys CEO Joe Lubin believes ETH could ultimately become more valuable than Bitcoin (BTC), citing its utility and role in building a trust-based financial infrastructure. Lubin made the comments during an appearance on Rug Radio’s FOMO Hour podcast, where he also revealed that Consensys is in talks with sovereign wealth funds and

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StanChart warns of potential liquidation risks for corporations adopting Bitcoin at high prices

StanChart warns of potential liquidation risks for corporations adopting Bitcoin at high prices

A growing number of public companies are buying Bitcoin (BTC) for their balance sheets, but many could be exposed to significant losses if prices drop, according to a new Standard Chartered report shared with CryptoSlate. The bank’s research, authored by head of digital assets research Geoffrey Kendrick, highlighted that 61 companies now hold Bitcoin in

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Binance founder CZ warns of Bitcoin treasury risks amid growing adoption

Binance founder CZ warns of Bitcoin treasury risks amid growing adoption

Changpeng Zhao, founder and former CEO of Binance, has urged companies adopting Bitcoin as a treasury asset to fully understand the risks involved with the top crypto. In a June 3 post on X, Zhao acknowledged that risk is an unavoidable part of doing business, but emphasized the importance of assessing and managing it properly. According

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XRP Ledger transaction volume dips in May as institutional interest rises

XRP Ledger transaction volume dips in May as institutional interest rises

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) recorded a drop in transaction volume in May 2025, even as institutional adoption of the blockchain network continues to rise. According to data from XPMarket, XRPL processed over 50.1 million transactions last month, down from 54.8 million in April. Despite the decline, active wallets rose to 278,362, up from 252,000 in

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Ethereum Foundation unites protocol teams to fast-track scaling, blobs and UX overhaul

Ethereum Foundation unites protocol teams to fast-track scaling, blobs and UX overhaul

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) merged its protocol research and development units under a single banner, called Protocol, on June 2. The new initiative focuses resources on three technical priorities: scaling the base layer, expanding blob capacity for layer-2 networks, and enhancing the user experience. The three-track plan Protocol will steer code writers, researchers, and project

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Tether shut out of Juventus capital raise despite increased investment

Tether shut out of Juventus capital raise despite increased investment

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has disclosed that the company is being prevented from participating in Juventus Football Club’s latest capital increase. In a June 2 post on X, Ardoino addressed mounting inquiries from Juventus supporters who had hoped Tether would provide new capital to help the club sign players and regain its competitive edge. According

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Crypto criminals now impersonate security firms in elaborate scams

Crypto criminals now impersonate security firms in elaborate scams

Cybercriminals are adopting increasingly deceptive tactics to target crypto users, with some now posing as blockchain security companies. Their aim is to steal assets and implicate their victims in the process, making it harder for them to seek redress. This evolution comes amid a sharp rise in crypto-related losses. In May 2025 alone, hackers and

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