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According to Bloomberg, China confirmed that Trump will pay a state visit to Beijing from May 13 to 15, Xinhua reported Monday, citing a Foreign Ministry spokesperson. The summit — the first US presidential trip to China in nearly a decade — had been delayed once due to the now three-month-old Iran war. Key agenda items include Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, an extension of the October trade truce covering rare earth exports, and Taiwan. An American business delegation including Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman and Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser is expected to accompany Trump, with a series of commercial deals anticipated.

Binance has released its May proof of reserve update. As of May 1st, users' net BTC balance stood at 606,742.388 BTC, while Binance's wallet balance was 608,067.979 BTC, resulting in a BTC reserve ratio of 100.22%.
Additionally, users' net ETH balance was 3,762,321.834 ETH, with Binance's wallet balance at 3,762,328.82 ETH, giving an ETH reserve ratio of 100%. The USDT reserve ratio was 104.27%, and the BNB reserve ratio was 101.68%.

Grayscale is reportedly planning to introduce an ETF focused on Cardano by the end of 2026. According to ChainCatcher, the ETF is expected to trade under the ticker symbol GADA. This new product will convert Grayscale's existing Cardano Trust into a publicly listed ETF. If regulatory filings are activated by mid-August, it could trigger a streamlined review process by the SEC, potentially allowing trading to commence by late October 2026.

Recently, Grayscale has adjusted the asset allocation within its smart contract fund, increasing Cardano's weight from approximately 17.96% to 18.33%, while reducing exposure to other assets like Ethereum.

The market anticipates a significant increase in inflation due to the combined impact of energy shocks and technical adjustments in housing data. According to Jin10, despite multiple attempts by the U.S. and Iran to move towards peace in April, issues regarding passage through the strait remain unresolved. Nominal CPI may reach a three-year high due to energy factors. Meanwhile, rent sampling and airline ticket prices are emerging as new drivers of inflation, challenging the perception of cooling in core inflation.

XRP broke through the $1.45 resistance level that had capped the token's rallies for weeks, surging 2.5% and outperforming both Bitcoin and Ether in the process. The breakout came on one of the largest volume spikes seen in weeks — a sign that larger players rather than retail traders were behind the move — before profit-taking emerged near the psychologically significant $1.50 level and pulled price back toward the breakout zone.
What happened: a fast, volume-driven breakout
XRP climbed from $1.4176 to a session high of $1.5073 over the 24-hour period, trading within a 6.5% range. The decisive moment came during the 16:00 to 17:00 UTC window on May 10, when volume surged above 169 million units and price pushed cleanly through the $1.4450 level that had repeatedly rejected upside attempts since April.
The volume signature matters. When a breakout through long-standing resistance arrives on a sudden, concentrated volume spike rather than a gradual build, it typically indicates institutional or large-account positioning rather than retail momentum chasing. That kind of participation tends to produce more durable breakouts — though it does not guarantee the move holds on the first attempt.
XRP reached a session high of $1.5073 before sellers stepped in near the $1.50 psychological level, triggering short-term profit-taking that pulled price back toward the $1.45 breakout zone. Despite the pullback, XRP closed the session holding above the prior resistance area — a constructive sign that keeps the broader bullish structure intact.
Why $1.45 breaking matters
The $1.45 level had rejected every significant rally attempt since April, making it the clearest line of supply in XRP's recent price structure. Each failed breakout attempt at that level depleted some of the selling interest sitting there — a process that typically precedes a genuine breakout when volume finally arrives to absorb the remaining supply.
Traders had been tracking XRP's tightening range for days ahead of the move. Multiple analysts had flagged bull flag and triangle formations building beneath resistance, and thin liquidity conditions across major exchanges had raised expectations that any confirmed breakout would produce exaggerated moves. That is largely what occurred — the breakout accelerated quickly once the $1.45 ceiling gave way, and the pullback from $1.5073 was similarly sharp.
Key levels: where the trade stands now
The $1.44 to $1.45 zone is now the critical support area to watch. As long as XRP holds above that band, the breakout structure remains technically valid and the bullish case stays intact. A sustained move back above $1.50 — clearing the level that prompted Friday's profit-taking — would shift near-term focus toward $1.56, a level several analysts have identified as the next meaningful resistance on the way higher.
Beyond $1.56, the broader target that has appeared consistently in analyst commentary sits in the $1.80 area, tied to the bull flag and falling wedge formations that have been building on higher timeframes.
The downside scenario is equally clear. A failure back below $1.44 would invalidate the breakout and raise the probability of a retracement toward the $1.38 to $1.40 range — the prior consolidation zone XRP spent weeks building before Friday's move.
The bigger picture
XRP's breakout arrives in a broader market context that is increasingly supportive for altcoins. Bitcoin has been holding above $80,000, the Senate is scheduled to vote on the CLARITY Act this week — described by analysts as the most significant crypto legislation in years — and risk appetite across financial markets has been elevated following a strong jobs report and record equity highs. XRP specifically has benefited from continued ETF inflow interest and thinning order-book liquidity that amplifies directional moves.
Whether Friday's breakout marks the beginning of a sustained move toward $1.56 and beyond, or resolves as a false break that gets reclaimed below $1.44, will likely be determined by whether the volume that drove the initial move returns to defend the breakout zone in the sessions ahead.

Michael Saylor recently discussed the integration of Bitcoin (BTC) with the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem as a promising trend. According to ChainCatcher, Saylor said in an interview with The Wolf Of All Streets Podcast that the rapid growth of yield tokens based on STRC, with some protocols experiencing an increase in total value locked (TVL) by $1 million per hour.

Saylor highlighted that current DeFi protocols are utilizing STRC to create yield products offering returns between 8% and 11%, further amplified by leveraging three to five times. He anticipates that the yield token market will evolve into a multi-billion dollar industry in the coming months. Additionally, Saylor revealed that STRC's current Sharpe ratio stands at 2.5, surpassing many traditional credit products, stocks, and hedge fund strategies.

Saylor stated, "When you possess assets with a high Sharpe ratio, tokenization and leveraging can create a new digital financial structure."

Michael Saylor has indicated that Strategy might restart its Bitcoin acquisitions this week, following its previous purchase of 3,273 BTC for approximately $255 million on April 27. This acquisition increased Strategy's Bitcoin holdings to 818,334 BTC. According to Cointelegraph, during Strategy's Q1 earnings call, Saylor mentioned that the company might occasionally sell parts of its Bitcoin treasury to finance dividends on its credit instruments.

According to The Block, Morgan Stanley's bitcoin ETF (MSBT) absorbed $194 million in assets during its first month of trading with no net daily outflows recorded—a notably clean launch. The bulk of capital came from self-directed clients, as the bank's 16,000-person financial advisor network has not yet received clearance to recommend the fund. The strong debut underscores growing retail demand for regulated bitcoin exposure through traditional brokerage channels ahead of broader advisor distribution.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is set to expand its trading options by introducing new trading pairs on Binance Spot. Trading for MEGA/U, TON/U, and TON/USD1 pairs will commence on 2026-05-12 at 08:00 (UTC). Additionally, Binance will activate Trading Bots services for these pairs at the same time, enhancing the trading experience for users. The introduction of these pairs aims to provide more choices for traders and improve overall market liquidity.
Binance will also implement a zero fee promotion for eligible users trading on U spot and margin pairs, specifically MEGA/U and TON/U. This promotion will begin on 2026-05-12 at 08:00 (UTC) and will continue until further notice. During this period, users will benefit from zero maker fees, although standard taker fees will still apply. The trading volume from these pairs will contribute to users' VIP tier volume calculations. Standard trading fees will resume once the promotion period ends, and users are encouraged to review the trading fee structure for detailed information.
Eligibility to trade these new pairs is subject to the user's country or region of residence. Currently, users from Canada, Cuba, Crimea Region, Iran, Netherlands, North Korea, Syria, the United States and its territories, and non-government controlled areas of Ukraine are restricted from participating. Binance reserves the right to modify the list of restricted countries in accordance with legal and regulatory changes. Users must complete account verification to engage in trading these pairs. Binance emphasizes that all trading activities are monitored to prevent dishonest behavior, and reserves the right to disqualify users involved in such activities. The platform retains the discretion to amend or cancel promotions without prior notice.

Strategy CEO Phong Le announced on the X platform that the company's software business achieved its strongest performance in nearly a decade during the first quarter of 2026, with revenue increasing by 12%. According to Odaily, cloud business revenue grew by 59%, and profits rose by 27%. Le highlighted the unique synergy between the company's Bitcoin treasury and software business, noting that the software division's expertise in engineering, security, and compliance provides institutional-level capabilities to the Bitcoin operations, while the Bitcoin mission attracts talent and accelerates software innovation.

Additionally, the company has developed an AI data platform named Mosaic and plans to utilize multiple AI models over the next year to restructure internal processes and achieve system autonomy.

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire officially confirmed the ARC token airdrop plan during the company's Q1 2026 earnings call. According to Foresight News, Allaire stated that 60% of the initial ARC token supply will be allocated to the ecosystem, including token sales, developer incentives, airdrops, and other network growth initiatives. Both Circle and the broader community will be involved, with multiple deployment options for these tokens in the future. CFO Jeremy Fox-Geen added that Circle typically attaches performance conditions to ecosystem incentive grants, and the token value is recorded as financial income upon distribution, with corresponding entries on the cost side.

Bitcoin is experiencing an upward trend primarily driven by spot demand rather than leverage, according to ChainCatcher. Markus Thielen, founder of 10x Research, noted on social media that this structure is healthier compared to the crowded long positions seen earlier in the cycle. He highlighted continuous inflows into ETFs, significant rises in mining-related stocks, and a more optimistic outlook in the options market. Thielen also pointed out two key catalysts this week supporting Bitcoin and the broader altcoin market. With improved trading volumes and moderate capital inflows, the set target of $88,000 for Bitcoin appears achievable. The current total market capitalization of the crypto market stands at $2.69 trillion, marking a 2.7% increase from last week, while the average weekly trading volume is $123 billion, 2% above the average level.

SUI experienced a significant 50% increase in value over the past week, driven by substantial staking activities and strategic collaborations. According to NS3.AI, SUI Group Holdings staked over 108 million tokens, valued at more than $143 million, contributing to the price rise from approximately $0.94 on May 4 to $1.41 by Sunday. Concurrently, trading volume surged from over $213 million to more than $2.5 billion.Mysten Labs announced the upcoming rollout of zero-fee stablecoin transfers and reaffirmed plans for private transactions, enhancing the platform's appeal. Additionally, Paga Group has partnered with Sui to facilitate cross-border transfers and develop stablecoin products, further strengthening SUI's market position.

Global energy supply tensions have intensified amid ongoing disruptions in the Hormuz Strait. According to Odaily, Saudi Aramco issued a strong warning in its latest financial report, highlighting the unprecedented scale of the current impact.

CEO Amin Nasser stated in a Monday meeting that if the critical passage remains closed, global oil supply could decrease by approximately 100 million barrels per week. Since the onset of the conflict, the cumulative shortfall has reached about 1 billion barrels. While some losses have been mitigated through the release of strategic petroleum reserves and alternative transport routes, Nasser emphasized, "We are facing the largest energy supply shock in global history."

The impact of this disruption is extending over a longer period. The Hormuz Strait previously handled about one-fifth of the world's oil and gas transport. If the reopening is delayed by several weeks, the market's supply-demand balance may not be restored until 2027. This disturbance is no longer limited to short-term fluctuations but poses a sustained pressure on the global supply system.

Iris Energy has released its latest financial results, leading to a surge in its stock price. According to PANews, the company has dismantled 5,800 mining machines and recorded an impairment charge of $140 million. Iris Energy is shifting its focus towards AI computing and has secured a $3.4 billion contract with NVIDIA. Additionally, the company is selling all the Bitcoin it mines daily.

Solana's core development team, Anza, announced that the Alpenglow consensus mechanism has been launched on the community test cluster. According to Foresight News, this mechanism operates on validator node infrastructure and has officially entered the testing phase before its mainnet launch. Anza describes this as the largest consensus mechanism change in Solana's history and is currently inviting more validator node operators to participate in the community cluster testing.

Bitcoin mining company and AI cloud service provider IREN has announced plans to issue $2 billion in convertible senior notes due in 2033 through a private placement to qualified institutional buyers. According to Foresight News, initial buyers will have the option to purchase up to an additional $300 million within 13 days of the initial issuance. The notes will mature on December 1, 2033, with interest paid semi-annually. The interest rate and initial conversion price will be determined at the time of pricing. IREN intends to use part of the proceeds for capped call transactions, with the remainder allocated for general corporate purposes and working capital.

TRON (TRX) has surged over 7% in May 2026, reaching an 8-month high, according to BeInCrypto. TRX climbed to $0.353 on May 9, marking its highest level since September 2025, and was trading at $0.349 at press time. Tron Inc. increased its holdings by acquiring 142,127 TRX at an average price of $0.3518, pushing its total holdings beyond 695.4 million TRX. Despite the price rally, CryptoOnchain analysis indicates a drop in network activity, with tokens transferred decreasing from 17.3 billion to 12.2 billion, suggesting the rally may be driven by speculation rather than organic growth.

Ethena has executed a significant transaction by transferring 205 million USDC to Paxos, valued at approximately $205 million. According to NS3.AI, this move highlights the ongoing financial activities within the cryptocurrency sector, reflecting the dynamic nature of digital asset management.

The United States is set to release its Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for April on the evening of May 12. According to Jin10, the overall CPI annual rate is anticipated to rise significantly, building on the high base from March. Additionally, the core CPI annual rate is expected to continue its moderate rebound. Two specific sub-indices are particularly noteworthy in this release.

Ethereum's price fluctuations could lead to substantial liquidations on major centralized exchanges, according to Coinglass data. If Ethereum surpasses $2,437, the cumulative liquidation of short positions could reach $1.223 billion. Conversely, if Ethereum falls below $2,222, the liquidation of long positions could amount to $1.026 billion.

The launch of prediction market ETFs, initially scheduled for this Monday, has been delayed once again, according to Foresight News. Bloomberg's senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas stated on X that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is conducting further reviews of the related products, focusing on additional checks of disclosure documents. There are no indications of substantial obstacles at this time.

Previously, over 20 ETFs linked to political and economic outcomes were postponed as the SEC required more time to evaluate the products' operations and investor risks. Issuers involved include Bitwise, Roundhill, and GraniteShares. Balchunas noted that these products are pioneering, and it is understandable that regulators seek more time for examination. Roundhill plans to introduce several ETFs based on the results of the U.S. presidential election and the party control of both houses of Congress.

According to CoinMarketCap data, the global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $2.7T, up by 0.2% over the last 24 hours.Bitcoin (BTC) traded between $80,280 and $82,479 over the past 24 hours. As of 11:00 (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $80,919, up by 0.12%.Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include OSMO, SAGA, and MOVE, up by 131%, 18%, and 12%, respectively.Bitcoin Surges to $82K as Trump Rejects Iran Deal and Confirms Beijing Summit — The Most Consequential Week of 2026 BeginsBitcoin cleared $82,000 on a short squeeze triggered by Trump's Iran rejection, then held the level as China confirmed a May 13–15 state visit — setting up a week of simultaneous catalysts: CPI and PPI inflation prints, the Trump-Xi summit on trade and Hormuz, a Senate vote on Warsh's Fed confirmation, and the CLARITY Act markup that could be the most significant crypto legislation in years.Beneath the bullish price action, US consumer sentiment just hit an all-time survey low of 48.2 — even as the Nasdaq hit records and Bitcoin posted its best April in a year — a widening Wall Street-vs-Main Street divide that may be the most important macro tension of the second half of 2026.China Sets May 13-15 Dates for Trump State VisitKey Takeaways:China confirmed Trump will make a state visit to Beijing from May 13–15 — the first US presidential trip to China in nearly a decadeKey agenda items: Iran and the Strait of Hormuz reopening, extension of the October trade truce covering rare earth exports, and TaiwanA US business delegation including Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman and Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser is expected to accompany Trump, with commercial deals anticipatedThe summit had been delayed once due to the Iran war — its confirmation signals both sides see the diplomatic window as viableSummary:The Trump-Xi summit is the week's most consequential geopolitical event for markets. A Hormuz resolution requires Iranian cooperation, and China — as Iran's largest oil customer — holds significant influence over Tehran's calculus. Any signal that Beijing is actively pressuring Iran toward a deal would be a major positive catalyst for oil prices and risk assets. The rare earth trade truce extension matters separately: rare earth export restrictions have been a direct threat to the AI infrastructure buildout driving Nasdaq and Bitcoin higher, and any progress there removes a structural supply-chain risk from the market's biggest growth narrative.Binance Releases May Proof of Reserve Update, BTC Reserve Ratio Reaches 100.22%Key Takeaways:As of May 1, Binance's BTC reserve ratio stood at 100.22% — wallet balance of 608,067.979 BTC against user net balance of 606,742.388 BTCETH reserve ratio: 100% (3,762,328.82 ETH held vs 3,762,321.834 ETH in user balances)USDT reserve ratio: 104.27%; BNB reserve ratio: 101.68% — all major assets fully or over-collateralizedSummary:Binance's May proof of reserve update shows all major assets at or above 100% collateralization — a clean bill of health that matters most in the context of the exchange's dominant $149B reserve position confirmed in April's CoinMarketCap report. With proof-of-reserve transparency increasingly a baseline institutional expectation post-FTX, consistent monthly disclosures above 100% are a structural trust signal that reinforces Binance's position as the default venue for institutional-scale activity.Key Macro Events and Market Focus This WeekKey Takeaways:US CPI (Monday) and PPI (Tuesday) are the week's defining inflation prints — softer readings could push real yields lower and provide a structural tailwind for crypto; hotter readings reinforce the Fed's holdTrump-Xi Beijing summit (May 13–15) covers tariffs, rare earths, and the Middle East — markets will watch for any concrete Hormuz or trade truce progressSenate Banking Committee CLARITY Act markup (Thursday) could be the most significant piece of US crypto legislation to advance in years, addressing how digital assets are classified and regulatedBitcoin is holding above $80,000 with volatility near yearly lows and the VIX around 18; $84,000 is identified as the next key resistance levelDespite last week's ETF outflows, Bitcoin's range-bound behavior above $80K signals consolidation rather than distributionSummary:No week in 2026 has packed this many simultaneous market-moving catalysts into five trading days. CPI and PPI set the Fed tone; the Beijing summit sets the geopolitical tone; and the CLARITY Act markup sets the regulatory tone — all within 72 hours of each other. Bitcoin above $80K with low volatility heading into this convergence is the most favorable possible starting position: it means the market isn't pricing in perfection, which leaves room for upside surprises without the risk of a crowded-trade unwind if one catalyst disappoints.Bitcoin and Nasdaq Hit Record Highs While US Consumer Sentiment Crashes to All-Time LowsKey Takeaways:University of Michigan consumer sentiment hit a preliminary record low of 48.2 in May — down 7.7% year-on-year — even as the Nasdaq climbed 22% to 23,235 and Bitcoin rose ~18% since AprilOne-third of survey respondents cited surging gas prices as their biggest concern; another third pointed to tariffs — inflation and cost-of-living pressures are dominating household sentiment~30% of American adults own crypto; ~62% have owned stocks — but paper gains feel abstract against daily energy and grocery cost increasesBitcoin's institutionalization via ETFs has tightened its correlation with the Nasdaq, meaning it now moves with professional capital allocation cycles rather than retail sentimentBank of America now forecasts no Fed rate cuts until H2 2027 — removing a traditional support mechanism for risk assets if consumer weakness eventually hits corporate earningsSummary:The record consumer sentiment low alongside record equity and crypto highs is the defining macro paradox of 2026. The explanation is structural: Bitcoin's ETF-driven institutionalization has decoupled its price from retail sentiment and tied it to professional capital allocation cycles instead — the same AI and tech earnings boom driving the Nasdaq is driving BTC. The risk is the transmission lag: consumer spending is 70% of US GDP, and a consumer this pessimistic eventually pulls back enough to drag corporate earnings lower. When that happens, the institutional capital that bid up both the Nasdaq and Bitcoin will rotate out of risk simultaneously. The question is timing — and Bank of America's H2 2027 rate cut forecast suggests the Fed won't provide a buffer when it does.Bitcoin Surges Past $82,000 After Trump Rejects Iran Peace Deal — Senate Votes This Week Could Push HigherKey Takeaways:Bitcoin fell from $81,430 to $80,520 within 45 minutes of Trump posting "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE" in response to Iran's counteroffer — then surged 2.3% to $82,347 within three hoursThe whipsaw triggered a short squeeze: nearly $64M in short positions liquidated in the four hours following Trump's post, adding mechanical fuel to the rallyOil rose 4.6% to $98.7/bbl on Trump's rejection; S&P 500 futures rose a more modest 0.13%Bitcoin is up 29.7% since the war began on February 28 — outperforming both the S&P 500 and gold over that periodSenate vote on Warsh's Fed confirmation Monday and CLARITY Act Banking Committee markup Thursday are the week's two most significant crypto-adjacent legislative catalysts10x Research CEO Markus Thielen: "Both events lean bullish for Bitcoin — regulatory clarity reduces institutional friction, and a smooth Fed transition avoids policy uncertainty"Summary:The Iran rejection-to-short-squeeze sequence is now a repeating pattern — every failed peace signal triggers a dip, every recovery triggers a squeeze, and Bitcoin ends up higher each time. The more important story is the 29.7% gain since the war began: Bitcoin has quietly outperformed gold as a geopolitical hedge over the same period that the conflict has been the primary macro headwind for risk assets. This week's Senate votes on Warsh and the CLARITY Act add legislative momentum to an already constructive setup — if both pass cleanly, Bitcoin gets simultaneous monetary policy certainty and regulatory clarity for the first time this cycle. Market movers:ETH: $2336 (+0.30%)BNB: $652.4 (+0.21%)XRP: $1.4516 (+1.81%)SOL: $95.24 (+0.77%)TRX: $0.3508 (+0.37%)DOGE: $0.10989 (+1.00%)WBTC: $80709.17 (+0.11%)U: $1 (+0.00%)ADA: $0.2776 (+1.91%)XAUT: $4655.73 (-1.16%)

Ripple, the company associated with the XRP cryptocurrency, has secured financing from Neuberger Specialty Finance to support the expansion of its prime brokerage platform. According to Decrypt, this move is aimed at fueling Ripple's growth in the financial sector, leveraging the new funds to enhance its service offerings and market reach. The partnership with Neuberger Specialty Finance underscores Ripple's strategic efforts to strengthen its position in the industry.

Storage-related stocks in the U.S. market showed strength during trading. According to Odaily, five stocks in the sector rose while one declined, with Micron Technology leading the gains.

Micron Technology (MU.US) saw a peak increase of 9.62% and is currently up 5.78%, trading at $790 with a trading volume of $11.427 billion.

Western Digital (WDC.US) experienced a peak rise of 6.45% and is now up 4.5%, priced at $501.61 with a trading volume of $578 million.

Seagate Technology (STX.US) reached a peak increase of 5.28% and is currently up 3.62%, trading at $811 with a trading volume of $522 million.

Zcash mining has proven to be significantly more profitable than Bitcoin mining in terms of power efficiency. According to NS3.AI, the efficiency of Zcash mining is more than four times that of Bitcoin. Additionally, the Zcash network hashrate has experienced a substantial increase, doubling since September of last year.

Benchmark analyst Cody Acree has reiterated a strong buy rating for Nvidia, projecting that the stock could increase from approximately $215 to $250. According to NS3.AI, Nvidia shares have risen nearly 14% year-to-date, with the majority of the gains occurring in the second quarter.

MoonPay has acquired AI trading startup Dawn Labs and introduced an AI trading assistant named Dawn CLI, aimed at enhancing predictive market strategies. According to ChainCatcher, this new tool allows users to generate and execute automated crypto trading strategies using natural language commands, initially integrating with Polymarket.

Dawn CLI is designed to streamline the process of strategy description, code generation, and trade execution into a single interface, thereby lowering the barriers to quantitative and automated trading. Neeraj Prasad, founder of Dawn Labs and now Chief Engineer at MoonPay Labs, emphasized that users do not need a background in development or quantitative analysis; they can simply describe their strategies in natural language for the system to execute.

MoonPay CEO Ivan Soto-Wright highlighted that the AI Agent's capability to autonomously develop and execute complex trading strategies is a crucial part of MoonPay's next phase in AI financial infrastructure. Previously, MoonPay has launched an AI Agent stablecoin payment card, an open-source AI wallet standard, and acquired crypto key management company Sodot.

Bitcoin's peer-to-peer network has experienced a significant increase in daily unique IP and IP-like addresses, reaching approximately 250,000 in unsolicited ADDR messages. According to NS3.AI, this marks a substantial rise from the usual range of 30,000 to 60,000 observed over the past eight years. Jameson Lopp, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency community, suggested that this surge might indicate fake node addresses and potential preparation for a sybil attack. However, the exact cause of this increase remains unresolved. Possible explanations include IP rotation or a genuine rise in node activity.

Ondo Finance has announced that its tokenized stocks and ETFs can now be transferred cross-chain from BNB Chain and Ethereum to Hyperliquid's HyperEVM using the Ondo Bridge, supported by LayerZero. According to Foresight News, the supported assets include SPYon, NVDAon, TSLAon, QQQon, GOOGLon, CRCLon, among others, totaling 35 options. Users on Hyperliquid can combine tokenized spot positions with perpetual contract positions to execute basis trading, funding rate arbitrage, and delta-neutral strategies. Protocols such as Felix and Melt have already integrated this feature.

EmberCN data reveals contrasting financial outcomes for Strategy and Bitmine in the cryptocurrency market. According to NS3.AI, Strategy has reported approximately $4.54 billion in unrealized Bitcoin profit, while Bitmine faces about $6.297 billion in unrealized Ethereum loss. Strategy's holdings include 818,869 BTC, acquired at an average price of $75,540. In contrast, Bitmine possesses 5,206,790 ETH, purchased at an average price of $3,539.

Strategy has made its smallest Bitcoin purchase of 2026, acquiring just 535 BTC between May 5 and May 11, according to BeInCrypto. This $43 million transaction brings the company's total holdings to 818,869 BTC at a blended cost of $75,540 per coin. The firm's BTC Yield, a per-share Bitcoin growth metric, remains at 9.4% year-to-date. This recent purchase marks a significant deceleration from previous weeks, where Strategy bought 34,164 BTC in mid-April. The company is transitioning from accumulation to active management, with potential Bitcoin sales to fund dividends and manage taxes. Shares fell 3% following CEO Phong Le and Michael Saylor's disclosure of possible sales, indicating a shift from Saylor's previous stance against selling.

Analyst @ai_9684xtpa posted on X that SOL is currently demonstrating a strong performance compared to ETH and HYPE. The analyst noted that if SOL can maintain a position above $96, the next resistance level would be $120, indicating a potential 25% increase. This projection assumes that BTC does not fall below 80,000.

U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that Iranian hardline leaders may be willing to compromise. According to Odaily, when questioned about the possibility of a regime change, President Trump stated that he is prepared to engage with the current government if they are willing to reach an agreement.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran will continue until an agreement is reached. According to Odaily, this move is part of a larger strategy involving broader actions.

OpenAI has announced plans to acquire the consulting firm TOMORO to establish a private equity joint venture. According to Jin10, this strategic move aims to expand OpenAI's influence in the financial sector by leveraging TOMORO's expertise. The acquisition is expected to enhance OpenAI's capabilities in providing AI-driven solutions to private equity firms, marking a significant step in its business diversification efforts.

OpenAI has announced a collaboration with TPG and Brookfield to establish a new joint venture aimed at advancing artificial intelligence applications. According to Jin10, this partnership seeks to leverage the strengths of each organization to drive innovation and expand the use of AI technologies across various sectors. The joint venture is expected to focus on developing cutting-edge AI solutions that can be integrated into different industries, enhancing efficiency and productivity. This move marks a significant step in OpenAI's strategy to broaden its impact and foster the adoption of AI on a global scale.

U.S. President Donald Trump is contemplating the revival of the Liberty Plan. According to Odaily, this information was reported by Fox News.

U.S. White House National Economic Council Director Hassett stated that the core inflation rate has averaged 2.6% over the past six months. According to Jin10, this figure reflects the economic conditions and inflationary pressures experienced in the United States during this period.

According to Whale Alert, a significant transaction occurred as 1 billion USDT was minted at the Tether Treasury. This development is noteworthy in the cryptocurrency market, as such large-scale minting activities can influence market liquidity and trading dynamics. According to NS3.AI, the minting of USDT, a widely used stablecoin, often signals potential shifts in market sentiment or upcoming trading activities. Market participants will be closely monitoring the impact of this minting on the broader crypto market.