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Binance Wallet announced on X that Binance Alpha 2.0 will facilitate the rebranding of Baby Shark Universe (BSU) to BabyShark (BABYSHARK). The process will begin on 2026-05-14 at 02:00 UTC, during which trading for BSU will be temporarily suspended to enable the token swap. The swap will occur at a 1:1 ratio, ensuring a seamless transition for users holding BSU tokens.

Trading of the newly branded BabyShark (BABYSHARK) is expected to resume on Binance Alpha 2.0 at 08:00 UTC on the same day. This initiative marks a significant update in the platform's offerings, aligning with the rebranding strategy of the Baby Shark Universe. Users are advised to take note of the trading suspension and plan accordingly for the resumption of trading activities. The platform appreciates the understanding and continued support from its community during this transition.

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."

Anthropic has announced a new billing policy for its Agent SDK, set to take effect on June 15, 2026. According to Odaily, the updated policy will allow third-party Agent tools like OpenClaw to access the Claude subscription version using a separate monthly quota, distinct from regular chat quotas.

Previously, Anthropic had restricted third-party tools from using Claude subscription quotas in April this year to prevent misuse. The current adjustment is seen as a final resolution to related disputes, reopening third-party access while completely separating Agent calls from regular chat quotas.

Under the new policy, Pro version users will receive a monthly quota of $20, Max 5x and advanced Team versions will have $100, and Max 20x and advanced enterprise versions can receive up to $200. These quotas are exclusively for third-party applications, self-built Agent projects, and claude-p backend command calls. The quotas will refresh monthly, and any excess usage will incur charges at standard API rates.

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.

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.

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.

Saudi Arabia has informed OPEC that its crude oil production fell to its lowest level since 1990 last month. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting that the ongoing conflict involving Iran has significantly disrupted exports from the Persian Gulf. This decline in production marks a significant shift in the global oil market, as Saudi Arabia is a key player in the industry. The reduction in output is attributed to the geopolitical tensions in the region, which have impacted the flow of oil exports. The situation continues to evolve, with potential implications for global oil prices and supply chains.

Elon Musk announced on the X platform that he is traveling to Beijing aboard the U.S. presidential aircraft, Air Force One. According to Odaily, Musk responded to claims that the combined net worth of CEOs on the plane exceeded $20 trillion, clarifying that only he and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang are on board.

Aptos has announced that it is the first Layer 1 blockchain to achieve formal verification for dynamic dispatch, according to Foresight News. This verification allows the blockchain to mathematically prove its correct operation as designed. Aptos stated that AI is responsible for writing the specifications, while the Move Prover mathematically verifies their correctness, providing a foundational layer of trust for both the market and machines. Additionally, Move is the only smart contract language with native formal verification, and it now supports dynamic dispatch.

The ratio has climbed above its 200-day moving average for the first time meaningfully since September 2020, a move that has historically preceded major bitcoin rallies, according to CoinDesk. This development suggests potential bullish momentum for Bitcoin, as past instances of this technical indicator crossing have often led to significant price increases. Traders and investors may view this as a positive signal for Bitcoin's future performance in the market.

Gold prices experienced a brief decline of approximately $10 following the release of U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) data. According to Odaily, the U.S. dollar index (DXY) saw a short-term increase of 6 points in response to the data.

Tokenized Treasury total value locked (TVL) has reached $15.35 billion, surpassing the mid-April peak. According to NS3.AI, this increase is attributed to stronger expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes. As a result, some investors are opting for yield-bearing tokenized Treasury bills over spot cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile, Bitcoin remains stable above $80,000, reflecting the ongoing investor interest in digital assets despite the shifting capital preferences.

strkBTC has officially launched on Starknet, utilizing zero-knowledge (ZK) technology to enhance privacy protection and compliance readiness. According to PANews, this development aims to address personal security threats faced by Bitcoin holders, marking the beginning of a new era for private digital cash.

Hong Kong's robot concept stocks experienced a significant rise in early trading. According to Jin10, Hesai Technology (02525.HK) saw an increase of over 10%, while Alibaba (09988.HK) rose by more than 8%. Additionally, RoboSense (02498.HK) and Li Auto (02015.HK) both climbed over 4%, and Xiaomi Group (01810.HK) increased by more than 3%.

Fidelity has expressed its support for the Senate Banking Committee's progress on the CLARITY Act through a post on the X platform. According to ChainCatcher, Fidelity stated that the act offers a balanced regulatory approach. If passed, it would provide legal clarity for the digital asset market, benefiting U.S. investors and helping to maintain the United States' leadership in the global digital asset sector.

The market has currently factored in a probability exceeding 30% for a rate hike by December, according to ChainCatcher. Following the unexpected strength in the U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) data for April, the likelihood of the Federal Reserve justifying any rate cuts this year has significantly diminished. The April PPI rose by 1.4%, markedly surpassing economists' consensus forecast of 0.5%, indicating stronger-than-expected inflationary pressures and reinforcing the trend of market repricing regarding the interest rate path.

PANews posted on X (formerly Twitter). Anthropic has announced a temporary 50% increase in the weekly usage limit for its AI programming tool, Claude Code, effective until July 13. This adjustment applies automatically to Pro, Max, Team, and enterprise users. The competition among AI programming tools is intensifying, with Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot expanding their capacities to capture developer usage habits. Developers are finding this period advantageous for maximizing computational resources.

Michael Saylor, in a May 1 interview with Peter McCormack, described Bitcoin as the highest form of capital humanity has discovered. According to NS3.AI, Saylor characterized Bitcoin as digital capital and a digital representation of economic scarcity. He noted that while gold was once considered the most portable form of capital, Bitcoin surpasses it by enabling the efficient and reliable movement of large amounts of capital.

A petition on South Korea's National Assembly e-petition system advocating for the abolition of virtual asset taxation has garnered over 5,000 signatures. According to NS3.AI, under the rules of the National Assembly, if the petition collects more than 50,000 signatures, the speaker is required to refer it to a relevant committee for further consideration.

Baidu's stock opened 6.98% higher today, reaching a peak of 147.9 Hong Kong dollars. According to Jin10, Citigroup released a research report noting that Baidu's Chairman and CEO, Robin Li, announced at the BaiduCreate2026 conference that artificial intelligence is shifting from a model-centric to an application and agent-centric era. Li introduced the concept of 'daily active agents' as a new metric to better reflect AI's productivity output. Citigroup believes Baidu has positioned itself as a leader in the emerging 'AgenticAI' era, with a clear strategy to convert its technology into commercial value.

SoftBank Group has announced that its cumulative paper gains from investments in OpenAI have reached $45 billion as of the end of March. According to Odaily, this figure reflects the significant appreciation in value of its stake in the artificial intelligence company.

The A-share precious metals sector experienced a downturn, with notable declines in several companies. According to Jin10, Shandong Gold International, Xiaocheng Technology, and Zhaojin Mining saw their shares drop by over 2%. Additionally, Zhongjin Gold, Western Gold, and Hengbang Shares also followed the downward trend.

South Korean authorities have arrested 40 individuals involved in a scheme that converted drug buyers' cash into Bitcoin and other virtual assets for transactions conducted via Telegram. According to NS3.AI, the police have also moved to seize 105 million won in alleged criminal proceeds as they prepare for indictment.

Charles Schwab has announced that its Schwab Crypto accounts are now being gradually opened to retail clients. According to PANews, starting today, the initial group of clients can trade Bitcoin and Ethereum alongside other investment products through Schwab.

The CME 'FedWatch' tool indicates a 99% probability that the Federal Reserve will maintain its current interest rates through June, according to ChainCatcher. There is a 1% chance of a cumulative rate cut of 25 basis points. Similarly, the probability of the Fed keeping rates unchanged through July is also 99%, with a 1% chance of a 25 basis point reduction.

U.S. Congress is pressing the White House to respond to escalating AI cybersecurity threats, according to Axios. Lawmakers are calling on the administration to tackle risks associated with advanced AI network models, such as Mythos from Anthropic.

OpenAI has expressed support for establishing a global governance body for artificial intelligence, led by the United States and including China as a member. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting comments from a top executive at OpenAI ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's significant meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The proposal aims to foster international cooperation in AI development and regulation, addressing concerns over technological advancements and their implications. OpenAI's stance underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in managing AI's global impact.

Aave has announced that the initial batch of rsETH has been transferred to LayerZero's OFT adapter. According to ChainCatcher, this development signifies the reopening of cross-chain transfers for rsETH between the Ethereum mainnet and various Layer 2 networks. The previously affected rsETH cross-chain channels are now back in operation, facilitating transactions across the Ethereum mainnet and L2 networks.

AI agents are increasingly becoming participants in the on-chain economy. According to PANews, while verifiability is crucial, it does not imply that all information should be publicly disclosed. The ERC-8004 standard establishes a trust infrastructure, while ACTA aims to add a privacy layer. This allows agents to prove compliance with rules while maintaining privacy regarding identity, relationships, and strategies.

Cprkrn announced on Platform X that they used the AI model Claude, developed by Anthropic, to recover a wallet with a lost mnemonic phrase, retrieving approximately $400,000 in BTC. According to Odaily, the post garnered millions of views and sparked discussions about the potential applications of AI in mnemonic recovery and cryptocurrency asset security. As of now, neither Anthropic nor Claude's official representatives have confirmed or responded to these claims.

Fidelity International's inaugural tokenized fund has been awarded a Moody's AAA-mf rating. According to NS3.AI, the fund replicates an Irish-domiciled LVNAV fund with assets under management nearing $7 billion. Launched on May 6, the fund utilizes Sygnum's tokenization infrastructure, with Chainlink providing daily net asset value data sourced from JPMorgan. Investors have the flexibility to subscribe to and redeem the fund around the clock using stablecoins, with FILQ tokens operating on the ERC-20 standard on the Ethereum blockchain.

According to Foresight News, data from SoSoValue indicates that on May 13, HYPE spot ETF experienced a net inflow of $1.3571 million. The inflow was solely attributed to the 21Shares Hyperliquid ETF (THYP), which saw a net inflow of $1.3571 million on that day, bringing its historical total net inflow to $2.5248 million.

As of the time of reporting, the total net asset value of the HYPE spot ETF stands at $31.667 billion, with a net asset ratio of 0.03%. The historical cumulative net inflow has reached $25.248 billion.

An Ethereum ICO participant has transferred 790 ETH, valued at $1.78 million, after remaining inactive for more than 10.8 years. According to NS3.AI, the participant's initial investment was $246, which has now yielded a return of 7,243 times the original amount.

A significant investor, often referred to as a 'whale,' has increased their financial commitment on the HyperLiquid platform by expanding a 7x leveraged short position on the S&P 500 to a total of $37.67 million. According to NS3.AI, this move comes despite the position currently experiencing over $2.19 million in floating losses.

CoinMarketCap's Crypto Fear & Greed Index experienced a minor decline, dropping by 2 points to 47 from the previous day. According to NS3.AI, this reading continues to indicate a neutral market sentiment. The index, which measures market emotions and attitudes towards cryptocurrencies, suggests that investors are maintaining a balanced outlook despite the slight decrease.

On May 14, CITIC Securities released a research report forecasting a structural bull market for A-shares in the latter half of 2026. According to Jin10, the report suggests that structural prosperity and concentrated capital will drive this bull market, advising investors to follow an investment strategy centered on 'prosperity as the main theme.' The focus should be on two key prosperous lines: 'computing power bull' and 'recovery bull.' The AI computing power line is far from reaching a full-blown bubble stage, with attention on the expansion of prosperity across the entire industry chain. The 'recovery bull,' driven by 'PPI-external demand,' is highlighted as another key theme for this year.

Concerns over the deepening U.S. debt crisis and potential currency devaluation have been raised by financial experts. According to PANews, Ray Dalio has warned about the depreciation of fiat currencies, while JPMorgan predicts a shift of funds from gold to Bitcoin. Bitcoin has already surged by 30%, prompting speculation about whether it can reach a new all-time high.

Foreign investors purchased Japanese stocks worth ¥14.375 trillion in the week ending May 8, according to Jin10. This marks a significant increase from the previous week's figure of ¥8.079 trillion.