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21Shares has announced the launch of an actively managed cryptocurrency ETF, trading under the ticker TKNS. According to ChainCatcher, the fund is managed by a professional team aiming to capitalize on market opportunities and outperform passive index funds. Portfolio managers will adjust holdings based on market conditions to balance long-term goals with short-term opportunities. The ETF operates like a standard stock ETF, offering simplified tax reporting and is currently available for trading on select brokerage platforms.

Multicoin Capital has transferred 150,000 AAVE tokens to Galaxy Digital and BitGo for over-the-counter (OTC) trading, according to Odaily. Following the transfer, some of the funds were moved to centralized trading platforms.
Data indicates that Multicoin Capital has purchased a total of 338,005 AAVE tokens for approximately $73.94 million. The firm currently holds 188,005 AAVE tokens, valued at around $18.49 million, resulting in an unrealized loss of approximately $40.54 million.

Aave Labs has proposed a restructuring of the Aave DAO bug bounty system, according to ChainCatcher. The proposal suggests dividing different protocol modules into separate bounty programs, each managed by Immunefi, Sherlock, and Cantina. The maximum bounty for critical vulnerabilities in Aave V4 is proposed to increase from $500,000 to $2.5 million, while the core version of Aave V3 could see its maximum bounty rise from $1 million to $5 million.
Additionally, the proposal plans to transfer the responsibility for Aave V3 on Aptos bug bounty funds from Aave Labs to Aave DAO. The effectiveness of a multi-platform parallel model will be evaluated over the next 6 to 12 months.

The U.S. CLARITY Act markup is scheduled for later today, with Bitcoin (BTC) options continuing to exhibit compressed implied volatility. According to NS3.AI, short-dated contracts are near their year-to-date lows, and implied volatility has reached a historical low of 30%. The May 11 draft of the CLARITY Act proposes several significant changes, including a ban on interest for stablecoin balances. Additionally, it seeks to add the Treasury as a rule-making authority alongside the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The draft also includes a provision for a $5 million penalty for any violations.

The number of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending May 9 reached 211,000, marking the highest level since the week of April 18. According to Jin10, this figure surpassed market expectations of 205,000.

CME Group has announced plans to introduce Nasdaq CME Cryptocurrency Index Futures on June 8, pending regulatory review. According to Foresight News, this will be the company's first market-capitalization-weighted futures contract, available in both micro and large contract sizes. These contracts aim to provide market participants with an efficient way to invest in leading cryptocurrencies through a financially settled futures contract.Upon expiration, the Nasdaq CME Cryptocurrency Index Futures will settle based on the value of the Nasdaq CME Cryptocurrency Settlement Price Index. This index measures the performance of the most traded and active cryptocurrencies, which currently include Bitcoin, Ethereum, SOL, XRP, ADA, LINK, and Lumens (XLM) as of May 14.

Alpine Fox Capital, a U.S. investment firm, has disclosed its substantial holdings in Bitcoin mining companies, according to ChainCatcher. The firm's 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first quarter of 2026 reveals ownership of 3.762 million shares in Cipher Mining (CIFR), valued at approximately $48.4 million. This investment represents the largest portion of its disclosed portfolio, which totals around $154 million. Additionally, Alpine Fox Capital holds 750,500 shares in another Bitcoin mining company, IREN, valued at about $25.7 million.

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."

The U.S. export price index for April increased by 3.3%, surpassing the anticipated 1.1%, according to Jin10. The previous month's figure was revised from 1.60% to 1.5%.

Dogecoin has surpassed Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP in futures market activity, according to the latest CoinGlass data. Open interest in Dogecoin futures rose 5.09% over the past 24 hours, reaching $1.79 billion, while daily futures volume surged to $3.99 billion, marking an 81.62% increase. In contrast, Bitcoin's open interest fell 0.36%, and Ethereum's rose only 0.94%. Solana and XRP also showed declines in open interest and price. According to BeInCrypto, Dogecoin's strong futures momentum highlights traders' willingness to take leveraged bets on DOGE, despite a cooling risk appetite elsewhere.

Chainlink (LINK) has emerged as a leader in the real-world asset (RWA) sector, securing the top position in two major rankings, according to BeInCrypto. Despite Figure Heloc holding the largest token market cap in the sector, Chainlink's market capitalization stands at $7.68 billion with a 24-hour volume of $680.9 million. The broader RWA tokenization market surpassed $12 billion in March 2026, with analysts predicting a potential 170% upside for LINK. Fidelity International and DTCC are integrating Chainlink standards, further solidifying its position in tokenized-asset infrastructure.

U.S. President Donald Trump purchased shares in MARA Holdings during the first quarter of 2026, according to filings from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics. According to NS3.AI, the filings reveal that Trump engaged in securities trades totaling between $220 million and $750 million over the period. The disclosure also highlights transactions involving major companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Oracle, Broadcom, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Nvidia, Apple, and S&P 500 index funds. However, the documents do not specify the exact prices, transaction dates, or accounts involved.

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.

On May 14, 2026, 17:04 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has crossed the 82,000 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 82,007.289063 USDT, with a narrowed 3.53% increase in 24 hours.

Sei has become a member of Mastercard's Crypto Partner Program, which serves as a collaborative platform for blockchain, stablecoin, and Web3 companies. According to NS3.AI, the initiative is designed to assist participants in developing payment, remittance, and settlement infrastructure by integrating with Mastercard's payment network.

Dartmouth College's endowment has disclosed a significant investment in cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), amounting to approximately $14 million, according to a May 14 SEC filing. According to NS3.AI, the portfolio includes a notable $7.7 million allocation in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF. Additionally, the filing reveals smaller investments linked to Ethereum and Solana, indicating a diversified approach to crypto assets.

On May 14, 2026, 15:00 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has crossed the 81,000 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 81,149.992188 USDT, with a narrowed 1.66% increase in 24 hours.

Gemini's shares increased by approximately 15% in after-hours trading after the cryptocurrency exchange announced a 42% rise in its Q1 2026 revenue. According to NS3.AI, the company also reported a reduced net loss of $109 million for the quarter. In addition, Winklevoss Capital made a strategic investment of $100 million, settled in Bitcoin, further boosting investor confidence.

Calif has reported that a preview version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos was instrumental in helping its researchers develop a working exploit against Apple's M5 Memory Integrity Enforcement protections in under a week. According to NS3.AI, the exploit specifically targets macOS 26 on M5 systems, allowing escalation from an unprivileged local account to root access.

Michael Barr, a Federal Reserve Governor, stated that reducing the balance sheet is not the correct objective. According to Jin10, Barr mentioned that some proposals aimed at shrinking the balance sheet might have counterproductive effects.

The Bitwise Hyperliquid ETF, trading under the ticker BHYP, will commence trading on the New York Stock Exchange this Friday, according to an announcement. This marks the first U.S. fund to offer Hyperliquid staking rewards, facilitated through Bitwise Onchain Solutions. The launch follows 21Shares' Hyperliquid ETF (THYP), which began trading on Tuesday. Hyperliquid, a leading onchain perps exchange, is gaining traction for trading tokenized commodities and spot crypto. The HYPE token, used for platform fees, ranks among the top 15 tokens by trading volume, according to The Block.

CoinMarketCap's Fear & Greed Index increased by three points from yesterday, reaching a level of 50, which indicates a neutral sentiment in the cryptocurrency market. According to NS3.AI, this index is a widely used measure to gauge the overall mood of investors, reflecting a balance between fear and greed in the market.

Fed Governor Stephen Miran has officially submitted his resignation, stating he will vacate his position on the Federal Reserve Board by the time or before Kevin Warsh assumes the role of Chair. According to ChainCatcher, Miran took over the position following the sudden resignation of Adriana Kugler in August 2025. Throughout his tenure, Miran has been a dissenting voice on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), opposing decisions in all six meetings he attended.
Miran has consistently advocated for lowering interest rates, opposing the FOMC's approval of three 25-basis-point rate cuts in 2025, as he favored more significant reductions. This year, he voted against maintaining the current rates three times, instead supporting a 25-basis-point cut.
He believes that personal consumption expenditure (PCE) inflation, particularly in housing, will gradually return to normal levels. Miran emphasized the need for rate cuts due to the lagging effects of monetary policy. Additionally, he has pushed for a more forward-looking approach to monetary policy, arguing that the Federal Reserve should better consider non-monetary factors and their impact on policy. He highlighted the effects of slowing population growth and reduced immigration on employment, as well as the deflationary pressures from deregulation.

EMCD and Vnish have announced a partnership aimed at enhancing Bitcoin miner profitability amid rising operational costs and post-halving challenges. According to BeInCrypto, the collaboration combines EMCD's mining pool infrastructure with Vnish's firmware technology, which holds a 26.4% global market share. The initiative focuses on optimizing miner setups by addressing inefficiencies such as voltage settings on ASIC chips, pool fees, and rejected shares. EMCD founder and CEO Michael Jerlis emphasized the need for practical support, highlighting that the partnership aims to cut fees and improve miner profitability through targeted diagnostics and tuning.

The Japanese stock market experienced gains, with the TOPIX index rising over 1% and the Nikkei 225 index increasing by 0.8%. According to ChainCatcher, these movements reflect positive investor sentiment in the market.

New York Fed President John C. Williams stated that considering current investor expectations, it is not surprising that the stock market is at a high level. According to Jin10, Williams' comments reflect the ongoing market dynamics influenced by investor sentiment and economic forecasts.

BeInCrypto has unveiled the long list of 15 leading institutional tokenization platforms as part of its Institutional 100 program, which recognizes excellence in digital asset management across 26 categories. According to BeInCrypto, these platforms facilitate the issuance, infrastructure, and distribution of tokenized real-world assets on both public and permissioned blockchains. The platforms support a range of assets, including fund shares, government securities, private credit, equities, and structured products. The shortlist will be announced in May 2026, with the winner revealed at Proof of Talk in Paris on June 2–3, 2026.

On May 14, 2026, 13:23 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has crossed the 80,000 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 80,043.28125 USDT, with a narrowed narrowed 0.27% decrease in 24 hours.

Bullish has announced a $4.2 billion deal to acquire transfer agent Equiniti, underscoring Wall Street's growing interest in developing tokenized shares as blockchain-native securities rather than synthetic wrappers. According to NS3.AI, Kristine Mierzwa from FTSE Russell noted that tokenized equities are already prompting discussions about float, liquidity, and index inclusion, as many large asset managers are still unable to directly custody these assets. Bullish CEO Tom Farley and Digital Asset Holdings CEO Mark Wendland highlighted that faster settlement and collateral mobility might be more appealing than the prospect of 24/7 trading.

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about the future of U.S.-China relations, stating they will become stronger than before. According to NS3.AI, Trump made this remark during his state visit to China.

Japan's domestic corporate goods price index for April increased by 4.9% year-on-year, surpassing the expected 3.00% and the previous value of 2.60%. According to Jin10, this data reflects a significant rise in the cost of goods for businesses within the country.

New York Fed President John C. Williams stated that the job market is not contributing to inflationary pressures and is not experiencing tightness. According to Jin10, Williams emphasized that the current employment situation does not pose a significant threat to inflation levels.

Fed Governor Michael Barr stated that the U.S. is not currently in a recession, although job growth remains sluggish. According to Jin10, Barr mentioned that he has not yet decided on the course of action for the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in June.

Fed Governor Michael Barr stated that the Federal Reserve is currently assessing how the recent energy shock might influence inflation trends. According to Jin10, Barr emphasized the importance of understanding the potential effects on inflation to guide future monetary policy decisions. The analysis comes amid ongoing discussions about the Fed's approach to managing inflation and economic stability.

Fed Governor Michael Barr has expressed concerns that reducing liquidity requirements could heighten financial stability risks. According to ChainCatcher, Barr's comments highlight the potential dangers of easing regulations designed to ensure financial institutions maintain adequate liquidity. This stance underscores the ongoing debate within the Federal Reserve regarding the balance between regulatory oversight and financial market flexibility.

Sui has announced its plans to introduce 'Sui Spheres,' a controlled execution environment designed for multi-party workflows. According to NS3.AI, the project is currently in its early development phase and involves collaboration with a limited number of partners.

On May 14, 2026, 23:05 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, BNB has dropped below 680 USDT and is now trading at 679.820007 USDT, with a narrowed narrowed 1.14% increase in 24 hours.