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Gold prices remain above $4,700 per ounce, influenced by the latest U.S. inflation data, which has led to market expectations that interest rates will stay high for an extended period. According to Jin10, this continues to exert pressure on gold prices. Mitsubishi UFJ analyst Soojin Kim noted that following the acceleration of U.S. wholesale inflation in April to its fastest pace since 2022, gold prices have faced additional pressure. Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury yields have risen to their highest levels since July, further impacting gold, which is a non-interest-bearing asset.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform's Trading Bot will begin supporting TradFi Perps contracts for USDⓈ-Margined Futures Grid, Futures DCA, and Position Snowball strategies. This update is set to take effect on 2026-05-14 at 08:00 (UTC).

**Binance Trading Bots Overview**

Binance offers users a variety of automated trading strategies through its Trading Bots Landing Page. These tools provide quick access to different strategies, allowing users to optimize their trading activities. Additionally, users can explore the Bot Marketplace to view rankings and filter strategies based on various criteria. Educational resources are also available through the Strategy Academy to help users better understand and utilize these trading bots.

**Details on Supported Strategies**

The integration of TradFi Perps contracts into the Binance Trading Bot will enhance the flexibility and growth potential of users' trading strategies. The supported strategies include the USDⓈ-Margined Futures Grid, which allows for automated trading within a predefined price range, and Futures DCA, a strategy that involves regular investment in futures contracts to mitigate market volatility. Position Snowball, another supported strategy, enables users to gradually build their positions over time.

This development marks a significant enhancement in Binance's trading offerings, providing users with more options for managing their digital assets. The introduction of TradFi Perps contracts is expected to attract traders seeking to diversify their strategies and capitalize on traditional financial assets within the cryptocurrency market.

Binance founder CZ said the most important work in crypto right now is making blockchain infrastructure "agentic ready" — so that AI agents can transact, store data, and execute trades natively.
Speaking at Binance Online on May 13, CZ said payments are the most obvious intersection. "Payments is definitely one of them. We want to make all crypto infrastructure agentic ready. So when agents want to use crypto, they can call a skill or API and the agents can just use it."
He outlined three specific infrastructure requirements. "The infrastructure should be micropayment ready, large amounts of data ready. If agents want to save a large amount of data in a decentralized fashion, we need to have the infrastructure for it. And we need to be able to support fast, high volume, but low transaction values of each agent."
CZ said the biggest user-facing shift will come in trading. "Agents should do all the trading for you. You shouldn't have to click on a chart, enter a price, enter a number on your mobile phone, and then click a button. That's just clunky. You should just say, look, I want to convert ten percent of my portfolio or ten percent of my stablecoins into BNB. And the agent just does it for you in the background. You'll figure out the best price, where to do it, etc."
On capital deployment, CZ echoed Chamath Palihapitiya's view that infrastructure offers steadier — if lower-multiple — returns. "In AI infrastructure, you can deploy a very large amount of capital, and the return multiple-wise may be smaller than a very successful software or model or language model company. But the return will be very steady."
He acknowledged the competitive dynamic now reshaping software. "With the advancement of AI, creating new software is much easier now. For somebody to copy somebody else's software idea, it's going to become cheaper and easier. But software does have network effects. Once you build a platform, users are with you. I don't know how those forces will converge over time."

South Korea's National Pension Service (NPS) has disclosed an increase in its holdings of Strategy stocks by 207,567 shares, valued at $37.2 million. According to Odaily, the fund now holds a total of 821,985 shares in Strategy, with a total value of $147.5 million. NPS is the third-largest pension fund globally, managing assets worth $1 trillion.

Monthly trading volume on the Polymarket prediction market experienced a decline of approximately 8.9% in April, marking the first decrease in month-to-month activity since August. According to Cointelegraph, this drop comes as competitors like Kalshi are expanding their market share. Data from Dune Analytics reveals that Polymarket and its U.S.-based trading application collectively generated over $10.2 billion in volume in April, down from more than $11.2 billion in March. Meanwhile, Kalshi's trading volume surged by about 13% in April, reaching approximately $14.8 billion. Overall, the total monthly trading volume for prediction markets increased to around $29.8 billion in April, up from about $26.5 billion in March, representing a 12.4% increase.
Polymarket's decline in volume coincides with the company's efforts to reintegrate into U.S. markets amid heightened legal and regulatory scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers. This scrutiny follows the sector's rapid growth during the 2024 elections. Prediction markets are attracting new competitors, such as Prophet, an AI-native prediction market platform, which recently launched its first live trading tranche. This system features an AI model acting as the counterparty using real capital. Additionally, financial technology company MoonPay introduced an AI technology tool for trading strategies on prediction markets.
Polymarket is actively seeking to expand its presence in the U.S. after exiting in 2022 due to a settlement with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This settlement barred the platform from allowing U.S. residents on its main global exchange. In December 2025, Polymarket launched a dedicated app for U.S. customers, although it remains separate from the global platform and its liquidity. Concerns about insider trading on prediction markets, particularly in areas related to war, energy prices, and geopolitically sensitive issues, have been raised by several U.S. lawmakers and regulatory officials.
In March, Senator Elizabeth Warren and over 40 Congressional representatives urged the CFTC to prohibit government insiders from using prediction market platforms for profit while in office or serving in an official capacity. The CFTC asserts that event contracts are a type of swap under its jurisdiction and emphasizes the need for federal employees to understand existing restrictions on prediction market insider trading. Additionally, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed lawsuits against Kalshi, Polymarket, and other prediction markets in April, accusing them of violating state sports betting laws.

BitGo Holdings, a digital asset infrastructure company, recently released its first quarterly financial report following its listing on the NYSE. According to ChainCatcher, the company reported total revenue of $3.77 billion for the first quarter of 2026, marking a 112.6% increase compared to the previous year. This growth was primarily driven by the expansion of its digital asset business and increased revenue from its stablecoin-as-a-service offerings.

Despite the revenue growth, BitGo's GAAP net loss widened from $25.7 million in the same period last year to $60.7 million. This increase was attributed to a non-cash market value adjustment of approximately $53.7 million related to Bitcoin holdings and higher IPO-related stock compensation expenses. The adjusted EBITDA showed a loss of $1.7 million, contrasting with a profit of $3.9 million in the previous year.

In January, BitGo launched its derivatives business, generating a nominal trading volume of around $3 billion. However, due to the net revenue recognition for derivatives and gross revenue recognition for spot trading, the company's revenue declined by 38.7% quarter-over-quarter. The number of clients increased by 42% year-over-year, reaching 5,569 by the end of the quarter. As of the quarter's end, BitGo held 2,449 Bitcoins and $186.6 million in cash.

The TAC team, responsible for the L1 blockchain, has confirmed a security incident that resulted in the transfer of approximately $2.8 million in assets, including USDT, BLUM, and tsTON, to specific addresses. According to Foresight News, the team has stated that if the attacker returns the funds to a designated multi-signature address, the incident will be considered a white-hat rescue, and no legal action will be taken against the operators of the related addresses on ETH/BSC, ZEC, and TON networks. The attacker is offered a bounty of about 10%, which includes approximately 13 ETH and 300 ZEC.

The U.S. Senate has voted to confirm Kevin Warsh as the new Chair of the Federal Reserve. According to Odaily, Warsh's confirmation follows a nomination process that has been closely watched by financial markets. Warsh, who previously served as a Fed Governor, will take over the role immediately, succeeding Jerome Powell. His appointment is expected to influence monetary policy decisions in the coming months.

On May 14, 2026, 03:56 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has dropped below 79,000 USDT and is now trading at 78,971.882813 USDT, with a narrowed 2.78% decrease in 24 hours.

On May 14, according to Jin10, Mitsubishi UFJ analyst Michael Wan noted that the yen has been the most pressured currency as the dollar strengthens following higher-than-expected U.S. inflation data. As the market begins to factor in the possibility of further tightening by the Federal Reserve, the dollar-yen exchange rate is approaching previous highs. Michael Wan highlighted that due to the market's hawkish shift in predicting the Fed's policy outlook, the dollar is poised to rise for the third consecutive trading day, with the yen being the first to bear the brunt, dropping to around 157.88 against the dollar, nearing the high set on May 6. More broadly, this week's higher-than-expected CPI and PPI data have led traders to anticipate an additional 20 basis points of rate tightening by the Fed over the next year. This has also pushed the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield to its highest level since July of last year and driven the 30-year Treasury yield above 5%.

OpenAI has issued a statement regarding the recent 'Mini Shai-Hulud' supply chain attack targeting the popular open-source library TanStack. According to ChainCatcher, the attack involved malicious activities against several commonly used npm software packages. OpenAI's security team quickly investigated the incident and found no evidence of user data being leaked or accessed illegally.

While OpenAI's core services were not directly affected, the company emphasized the importance of security for local environments. As a precaution, all macOS users of its official applications are required to complete a software update by June 12, 2026.

The United States has granted approval to approximately 10 Chinese companies to acquire Nvidia H200 chips. According to NS3.AI, each approved customer is permitted to purchase up to 75,000 units. The list of approved buyers includes major firms such as Alibaba, Tencent, ByteDance, and JD.com. Additionally, Lenovo and Foxconn have been authorized as distributors.

Hon Hai anticipates robust demand for AI servers, projecting that AI cabinet shipments in the second quarter will grow by double digits compared to the previous quarter. According to Jin10, the company expects overall shipments for the year to more than double.

A U.S. judge has postponed Aave's attempt to unfreeze $71 million in Ethereum linked to the Kelp DAO hack. According to NS3.AI, Judge Margaret M. Garnett has instructed both parties to submit additional briefs by May 22, ahead of a hearing scheduled for June 5. Kelp and Aave have indicated that approximately $278 million in lost tokens will be recovered over the next two weeks.

Nakamoto announced a substantial 500% increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2026 compared to the previous quarter. According to NS3.AI, despite this impressive growth, the company reported a net loss of $238.8 million. The loss included $107.7 million from a non-cash impairment related to a pre-acquisition option and a $102.5 million mark-to-market loss on 5,058 BTC, following a 23% price drop during the quarter. Additionally, Nakamoto finalized the acquisitions of BTC Inc. and UTXO Management and sold 284 BTC on March 31 to manage operating expenses.

Hon Hai, the world's largest electronics contract manufacturer, reported an 18.5% increase in its first-quarter profit, surpassing analysts' expectations. According to Jin10, Hon Hai, known as the largest server manufacturer for Nvidia and a major assembler of Apple's iPhones, recorded a net profit of 49.92 billion New Taiwan dollars from January to March. This figure exceeded the LSEG consensus estimate of 48.88 billion New Taiwan dollars and was higher than the 42.12 billion New Taiwan dollars reported in the same period last year.

The upcoming review of the CLARITY Act is not merely a benefit for the industry but is part of the United States' national strategy for blockchain integration of the dollar. According to PANews, this legislative move is seen as a significant step in the broader adoption and implementation of blockchain technology within the country's financial framework.

The United Kingdom's GDP growth for the first quarter was reported at 0.6%, aligning with expectations, according to Jin10. The previous quarter's GDP growth was revised from an initial 0.10% to 0.2%.

The recent briefing covered significant developments in financial regulation and monetary policy. According to NS3.AI, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a no-action letter concerning event contract data reporting, indicating a temporary relief from certain regulatory requirements. Meanwhile, Bank of Japan board member Hajime Takata has urged for an increase in interest rates at the earliest opportunity, highlighting the need for monetary policy adjustments. Additionally, DeFi Development reported a net loss of $83.4 million in the first quarter, reflecting ongoing challenges in the decentralized finance sector.

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of partnership over rivalry with the United States during a summit in Beijing. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting Xi's remarks directed at U.S. President Donald Trump, who was present at the event. Trump praised his relationship with Xi, describing it as 'fantastic,' and noted that U.S. business leaders were in Beijing to show their respect for Xi and China.

China's Commerce Ministry has expressed its readiness to continue expanding trade cooperation with the United States. According to NS3.AI, this announcement follows trade consultations between China's Vice Premier He Lifeng and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, which took place in South Korea on May 13 local time. Ministry spokesperson He Yongqian stated that both parties engaged in candid and constructive discussions regarding trade concerns and explored avenues for further practical cooperation.

China's Ministry of Commerce spokesperson, He Yongqian, announced on May 14 that Chinese and U.S. trade representatives held discussions in South Korea. According to Odaily, the talks took place on May 13, led by Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent. The discussions were guided by the consensus reached by the two countries' leaders, focusing on mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and cooperation for mutual benefit. Both sides engaged in open, in-depth, and constructive exchanges on resolving trade issues and expanding practical cooperation. Moving forward, China is willing to work with the U.S. based on principles of equality, respect, and reciprocity to extend the list of cooperative efforts and reduce the list of issues, aiming for a healthy, stable, and sustainable development of China-U.S. trade relations.

Trader Cheds has stated that Bitcoin must convert the $85,000 level into support to confirm a market bottom, following its return to the $70,000 range. According to NS3.AI, he also noted that Solana continues to experience a downtrend, while Ether needs to maintain $2,150 as a support level.

U.S. President Donald Trump is contemplating granting pardons to up to 250 individuals in celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence. According to NS3.AI, The Wall Street Journal has indicated that an announcement might be made on June 14 or July 4. This development has sparked speculation regarding potential pardons for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez.

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has declined to $2.61 trillion, marking a 2.6% drop from yesterday's peak, following a significant rise in the US Producer Price Index (PPI). According to BeInCrypto, April's PPI surged to a three-year high of 6%, surpassing the 4.9% consensus, which has reignited concerns about potential Federal Reserve rate hikes. This development has led to a sell-off in cryptocurrencies, which are more sensitive to interest rate changes than equities. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $79,221, down 2.5% on the day, while Toncoin (TON) has fallen 28% from its recent peak.

Major U.S. banks and financial market intermediaries foresee a gradual transition to a digitized financial system, which is expected to accelerate after reaching a tipping point, according to credit rating agency Moody’s Ratings. According to Cointelegraph, a report released on Tuesday highlighted that during discussions with U.S. banks and other financial market intermediaries, most participants viewed the shift as inevitable. They agreed that it would begin slowly before gaining momentum, with tokenization volumes increasing and extending to more market participants, assets, and use cases.

Industry leaders generally believe that broad asset tokenization will occur, with uncertainties mainly revolving around the speed and sequence of this transition, Moody’s noted. In the short term, progress is anticipated to remain gradual, focusing on simpler segments like funds and short-term instruments, alongside traditional processes. However, many expect a tipping point where broader adoption accelerates rapidly. Tokenization has been a significant driver of institutional interest in blockchain and crypto, with projections indicating massive growth in the coming years. Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest forecasts that digital assets could evolve into a $28 trillion market by 2030, with Bitcoin, decentralized finance, stablecoins, and tokenized real-world assets as key drivers.

Currently, tokenization activity is low, with primary uses in cryptocurrency trading, cross-border retail payments, and some institutional applications, according to Moody’s. However, traditional financial institutions are actively preparing for increased adoption. The tokenized real-world asset market has grown by over 420% since the start of 2025, reaching $31.6 billion as of Thursday, as reported by analytics platform RWA.xyz. Moody’s stated that almost all large banks and major financial market intermediaries have established dedicated digital-asset teams or innovation units and are participating in industry pilots to test new infrastructure. These efforts are strategic, aiming to ensure readiness to serve clients with digital asset and digital money capabilities if adoption surges, preventing a sudden shift in market demand from catching them off guard.

Moody’s outlined three potential outcomes for the financial system based on the pace of tokenization. In the "steady growth" base case, which is deemed most likely, the financial system will largely remain unchanged, with tokenization scaling in select assets like stablecoins and tokenized deposits, while incumbent asset managers, banks, and infrastructure providers maintain central roles. In a low-growth scenario, regulatory friction, unresolved legal questions, and low demand from end users could stifle adoption, confining asset tokenization and digital money to narrow use cases with modest changes to the financial system. The most disruptive scenario would involve rapid tokenization growth, with assets like stablecoins becoming widely embraced as an on-chain settlement option, potentially pressuring incumbents like payment processors and correspondent banks. Macro investor and former hedge fund manager Jordi Visser predicted that the "tokenization reality" will commence this year, with tokenized assets powering agentic AI payments. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund noted in April that tokenization could enhance transparency and reduce friction in finance, but also warned of potential challenges to financial stability.

Bank of Japan board member Hajime Takata has indicated that Japan should consider raising interest rates promptly if economic data does not clearly demonstrate a downturn. According to NS3.AI, Takata highlighted that the ongoing conflict in Iran is contributing to persistent inflation risks. Additionally, he noted that rising fuel prices could further exacerbate Japan's increasing logistics costs.

OpenAI has reported that only a limited number of credentials were stolen from its codebase. According to Jin10, the incident did not have a broader impact.

OpenAI has stated that there is currently no evidence indicating any breach of the company's production systems or intellectual property. According to Jin10, OpenAI also confirmed that there is no evidence suggesting any tampering with its software.

Strategy may have acquired an additional 2,543 BTC, although the company has yet to officially confirm this transaction. According to NS3.AI, the acquisition might have been financed through the sale of its perpetual preferred stock, STRC. If verified, Strategy's total Bitcoin holdings would represent nearly 4% of the cryptocurrency's total supply.

Institutional tokenization is expected to begin at a slow pace before gaining momentum among major U.S. banks and financial institutions, according to Moody's. The agency noted that many large banks and financial infrastructure firms have already established digital asset teams and are actively engaged in pilot projects.

Turkey's Central Bank Governor has noted that the continuous rise in oil prices is driving up transportation costs. According to Jin10, the governor emphasized that the duration of regional tensions is crucial for the inflation outlook.

Turkey's Central Bank Governor has stated that fluctuations in food inflation are primarily driven by vegetable prices. According to Jin10, the impact of food inflation has significantly influenced the recent overall inflation trends in the country.

Turkey's Central Bank Governor has projected that vegetable prices are expected to decline in May. According to Jin10, this anticipated decrease is likely to have a positive impact on inflation.

Goldman Sachs anticipates that South Africa will implement two interest rate hikes this year due to escalating inflation risks driven by the ongoing conflict in Iran. According to Jin10, this marks a significant shift from the bank's previous expectation of consecutive rate cuts. Andrew Masini, an economist at Goldman Sachs, stated that the persistent tensions in the Middle East have led the bank to revise its forecasts for oil prices and inflation. Consequently, the South African Reserve Bank is expected to raise rates by 25 basis points at its monetary policy meetings in May and July. Masini noted, "We have adjusted our baseline forecast to include two rate hikes." However, he also mentioned that the likelihood of a substantial 50 basis point increase remains "quite low."

Kevin Warsh and Bessent have established a new committee aimed at ensuring the United States maintains a low-cost financing environment during the AI era. According to PANews, this initiative seeks to address the economic challenges posed by advancements in artificial intelligence.

Turkey's Central Bank Governor has projected that the country's current account deficit as a percentage of GDP will be below the long-term historical average in 2026. According to Jin10, this forecast suggests an improvement in Turkey's economic balance compared to previous years. The governor's statement reflects optimism about the country's economic outlook and efforts to manage the current account deficit effectively.

Turkey's Central Bank Governor has announced that the anti-inflation outlook will be maintained for the rest of the year. According to Jin10, the central bank is committed to sustaining its efforts to curb inflation, ensuring economic stability in the country. This statement underscores the bank's ongoing focus on monetary policies aimed at controlling inflationary pressures.

Turkey's Central Bank Governor has expressed a firm commitment to reducing inflation without compromise. According to Jin10, the governor emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong stance on inflation control to ensure economic stability. The central bank's dedication to this goal reflects its strategic approach to managing the country's economic challenges.