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JPMorgan's blockchain platform, Kinexys, has processed over $1.5 trillion in transactions since its launch in 2020, with daily transaction volumes exceeding $2 billion. According to Odaily, the financial institution applied in May 2026 to launch a tokenized treasury fund using Kinexys infrastructure, aiming to meet reserve asset requirements for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act.
JPMorgan's 13F report for the third quarter of 2025 revealed a 64% increase in its holdings of iShares Bitcoin Trust shares, totaling 5.28 million shares valued at approximately $343 million. Additionally, Kinexys plans to collaborate with Digital Asset to introduce JPM Coin to the Canton Network in 2026, facilitating institutional deposit token settlements on public infrastructure.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the listing of index options based on Bitcoin prices on Nasdaq. According to ChainCatcher, this development indicates a further integration of Wall Street with the digital asset market.
This new product will offer U.S. stock traders an additional method to speculate on Bitcoin price movements, alongside existing options like the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF and similar fund options.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has expressed opposition to a proposal advocating for the expansion of euro-denominated stablecoins, according to ChainCatcher. The proposal, discussed at a European Union finance ministers' meeting, suggests easing liquidity requirements for stablecoin issuers and potentially allowing them access to ECB financing. The ECB argues that such measures could undermine the stability of bank deposits, restrict bank lending, and complicate interest rate regulation.
The proposal was introduced by Bruegel in a meeting document, aiming to diversify a market currently dominated by dollar-backed stablecoins. ECB President Christine Lagarde has previously shown caution towards euro stablecoins, favoring tokenized commercial bank deposits instead.
The report also notes that the EU is reviewing the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation set to take effect in 2024, while the U.S. plans to implement the more lenient GENIUS Act in 2025.

The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the requests from Kalshi and Polymarket to pause enforcement lawsuits in Nevada and Washington state. According to Foresight News, the court ruled that the platforms did not demonstrate that proceeding in state court would cause irreparable harm, nor did they establish that the federal court has jurisdiction over federal issues in these cases. As a result, the lawsuits will continue in state courts.

Bank of America's first-quarter 13F filing disclosed nearly $53 million in cryptocurrency ETF and related concept stock holdings. According to NS3.AI, BlackRock's IBIT was the bank's largest crypto ETF position, valued at approximately $37 million. The filing also indicated significantly reduced Ethereum ETF holdings and approximately $660 million in Strategy shares.

Bitdeer, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company, has released its latest Bitcoin holdings data on the X platform. According to Odaily, for the week ending May 22, Bitdeer produced 201.6 BTC through mining activities. However, the company sold an equivalent amount of 201.6 BTC during the same period, resulting in a net addition of zero BTC. Bitdeer continues to maintain a zero Bitcoin holding position.

Stripe has partnered with Tempo to launch the Machine Payments Protocol (MPP), a framework designed to programmatically coordinate payments, enabling features such as microtransactions and recurring payments. According to Foresight News, the protocol allows merchants to receive payments directly from agents using the PaymentIntents API with minimal coding. It supports various payment methods, including stablecoins, fiat currencies, credit cards, and buy-now-pay-later options.

JPYC Corporation, the issuer of the yen stablecoin, has announced the completion of its Series B funding round, raising a total of 5 billion yen (approximately $31.4 million) through two phases. According to PANews, the round saw participation from four new investment entities: Life Design Fund, IHD STRATEGY FUND, Awagin Future Creation Investment Limited Partnership, and Meiji Yasuda Future Co-creation Investment Limited Partnership. The funds will be used to expand the ecosystem in the financial and Web3 sectors, further accelerating the adoption of the JPYC yen stablecoin.

Stripe has announced the launch of its Machine Payments Protocol (MPP) feature on the X platform. According to Odaily, this new functionality allows users to set up and integrate AI Agent payments by simply sending a prompt. Companies such as @zincdotcom, @agentscoretrust, and @ondbai are now accepting machine payments from AI agents through MPP and the x402 protocol. This feature significantly reduces the complexity of integrating autonomous payments for AI Agents, transitioning from manual coding to a simple prompt-based setup.

Cointelegraph reports that Strategy chairman Michael Saylor said it is "not unlikely" the company will sell some Bitcoin between now and the end of 2026, marking a further softening of his long-held "never sell" stance. In a podcast interview published Friday, Saylor said the firm is also likely to sell a mix of equity and credit as it manages its balance sheet, adding that Strategy is running multivariate models to optimize for Bitcoin per share over a seven-year horizon. Bitcoin was trading at around $75,958, marginally above Strategy's average purchase price of roughly $75,700 for its 843,768 BTC. Strategy's stock closed Friday at $159.89, down 10.86% over the past 30 days.

Aave has enabled MetaMask debit card users to deposit mUSD from their wallets to earn interest. According to Foresight News, when users make purchases, the debit card converts mUSD stored in Aave into fiat currency, with transactions settled instantly on Linea.

Ostium has announced a partnership with Nasdaq to provide stock perpetual futures utilizing real-time U.S. stock data. According to NS3.AI, Ostium aims to integrate with institutional-grade liquidity, foregoing the creation of individual on-chain order book liquidity for each asset.

Crypto futures experienced significant liquidations amounting to $576 million over the past 24 hours. According to NS3.AI, long positions were particularly affected, comprising 90.94% of the total liquidations.

On May 22, 2026, 19:31 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has dropped below 76,000 USDT and is now trading at 75,900 USDT, with a narrowed 2.15% decrease in 24 hours.

Israel and Washington have reached an agreement to prohibit Iran from retaining uranium enrichment capabilities, according to Israeli officials. This development comes as Israel's Channel 12 reports that the Israeli military has declared its highest alert to prevent potential escalation with Iran.

Bitmine has been confirmed as part of the preliminary list for the 2026 Russell 3000 Index, according to Odaily. The final inclusion will be confirmed by the end of June. The Russell 3000 Index represents approximately the top 3,000 companies by market capitalization in the U.S. stock market.

On May 22, 2026, 18:46 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Ethereum has dropped below 2,100 USDT and is now trading at 2,087.780029 USDT, with a narrowed 2.36% decrease in 24 hours.

Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), MSBT, has increased its Bitcoin holdings by 14.333 BTC, valued at $1.11 million. According to Odaily, this brings the total Bitcoin holdings of the fund to 3,486 BTC, valued at $263 million.

NVIDIA has released its latest financial report, highlighting the impact of the AI computing boom on the storage market. According to PANews, the report coincides with the 16th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day, a significant event in the cryptocurrency community. Additionally, there has been a notable increase in institutional holdings of Hyperliquid, and prominent investor Duan Yongping has initiated a position in Circle. Meanwhile, several core members have recently departed from the Ethereum Foundation.

Dan Romero stated that Tempo is targeting decentralization within two years, with a primary focus on providing payment services to established companies. According to NS3.AI, Romero highlighted the importance of compliance and privacy in Tempo's operations. He identified platform marketplaces and cross-border payments as prominent use cases for stablecoins.

Cold War shelters, once considered historical relics, are gaining renewed significance in Poland as the country accelerates efforts to prepare for a more perilous European landscape. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting Poland's strategic move to refurbish these shelters in response to escalating geopolitical tensions. The initiative underscores a broader trend across Europe, where nations are reassessing their defense strategies amid growing uncertainties. Poland's actions reflect a proactive approach to national security, aiming to safeguard its citizens against potential threats. This development is part of a larger European effort to bolster defense mechanisms in light of recent global events.

On May 23, 2026, 04:58 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, BNB has dropped below 650 USDT and is now trading at 649.950012 USDT, with a narrowed 1.39% decrease in 24 hours.

Dan Romero, former founder of Farcaster and a member of the Tempo team, recently engaged in discussions with Liu Feng, former founder of Chain News, on topics such as payments, cryptocurrency, and AI agents. According to Odaily, Romero addressed several key issues of interest.
Romero explained the shift from idealistic socialfi products to public chains dominated by large enterprises, noting that the crypto world now consists of stablecoins and more native crypto elements. Tempo and Playbook aim to start with payment services, collaborating with large, established companies to facilitate on-chain payments and business growth. They plan to combine this with DeFi applications to offer yield-generating products for end users.
Tempo does not involve meme coins or similar elements, which is favorable for conservative banks. The platform emphasizes compliance and privacy, which may not appeal to crypto natives but is attractive to banks.
Romero highlighted two clear use cases for stablecoins: platform marketplaces and cross-border payments. He also expressed optimism about micropayments driven by smart agents, suggesting that stablecoin-based micropayments could thrive. Traditional payment methods are too costly for large-scale implementation, and only crypto and streaming payments can meet the required granularity and speed.
Romero expressed respect for Ethereum's commitment to decentralization and its new mission, which he believes is beneficial for the world. However, he noted that businesses are more concerned with practical problem-solving. If Tempo can attract a million enterprises and a billion consumers, it would be positive for both cryptocurrency and Ethereum.
Regarding Tempo's decentralization process, Romero hopes it can be achieved in two years. He emphasized that the team understands the importance of decentralization and is committed to practical application.
On the topic of Machine Payment Protocol (MPP) and X402 protocol, Romero stated that AI agents are indifferent to the differences between the two, as their satisfaction lies in the lack of human intervention.
Tempo's head of the Asian market is now in place and will begin operations in Singapore.

Cryptocurrency analyst Ali stated on the X platform that privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash (ZEC) has seen a cumulative increase of over 40% in the past week. According to Odaily, the current price is nearing a critical resistance zone between $700 and $730, which previously triggered a significant pullback in November last year. If ZEC can effectively break through and maintain above this range, it may open up further upward potential. Conversely, if it faces strong selling pressure again, it might repeat the previous pattern of rising and then falling back.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced a net outflow of $105.2 million yesterday, marking the sixth consecutive day of net outflows. According to ChainCatcher, this trend highlights ongoing investor caution in the cryptocurrency market.

Coin Bureau reported on X platform that Domino's Pizza near the Pentagon has seen a 227% increase in foot traffic. According to Odaily, this phenomenon is tracked by the Pentagon Pizza Index, which uses real-time pizza order activity near the Pentagon as an open-source intelligence (OSINT) indicator to reflect military tension.
Historically, such spikes in foot traffic have preceded significant government news.

Futu Holdings announced that by May 23, 2026, it has repurchased approximately $160 million worth of American Depositary Shares, equivalent to the company's Class A ordinary shares. According to Odaily, this buyback is part of the share repurchase plan disclosed on November 18, 2025. The company may continue to execute repurchases under the existing plan based on market conditions.

Based (BASED) is scheduled to unlock approximately 50 million tokens on May 30 at 0:00 UTC+8. According to ChainCatcher, this token unlock is valued at around $3.64 million.

The tokenized commodities market is currently dominated by gold, according to a report by a16z crypto. Citing data from rwa.xyz, the report highlights that as of May 7, 2026, the on-chain tokenized gold market has reached approximately $5 billion, capturing the majority of the market share. In contrast, tokenized silver is valued at around $28.1 million, while tokenized gold ETFs, such as the iShare Gold Trust, are valued at about $14.1 million. Other commodity categories collectively account for approximately $2.95 million.
According to ChainCatcher, a16z notes that gold's global circulation, standardization, and historical reliance on paper-based transactions make it naturally suited for tokenization. Products like Tether Gold (XAUt) and Pax Gold (PAXG) essentially map the ownership of stored gold to on-chain wallets. The report also mentions that aside from gold, tokenized assets such as oil, agricultural products, energy, and computing power are still in very early stages, with limited market share.

A circular distributed among International Maritime Organization member states reveals that Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have recently sent a letter to the organization opposing Iran's establishment of the 'Persian Gulf Strait Management Authority' and the issuance of related navigational notices. According to Odaily, the statement from the five countries indicates their refusal to use the Iranian-designated routes and to engage with Iran's 'Persian Gulf Strait Management Authority.' Additionally, they oppose the inclusion of Iranian routes and the related management authority within the framework of the International Maritime Organization for the safe evacuation of distressed merchant ships.

An investor, identified by the address 0x60a…685f6, has increased their short position in crude oil, analyst @ai_9684xtpa posted on X. Early in the morning, the investor added 10 million USDC to Hyperliquid and subsequently increased their holdings by 28,500 BRENTOIL and 1,000 CL. Currently, the investor holds a total short position in crude oil valued at $15.49 million, ranking among the top three positions in Hyperliquid's BRENTOIL. However, due to an unfavorable entry point, the investor is experiencing an unrealized loss of $778,000 and has incurred over $600,000 in funding fees.

Noelle Acheson provides an in-depth analysis of the divergence between U.S. stocks and bonds, along with the structural support from Bliss Trade. According to PANews, she examines the implications of the Federal Reserve's leadership change on the cryptocurrency market, the challenges in reducing inflation, and the cost of Bitcoin's integration as a macro asset.

Strategies for managing Bitcoin as a reserve asset include increasing per-share holdings, optimizing capital structure, and implementing legal tax planning. According to PANews, these approaches aim to counter market speculation and involve discounted buybacks of preferred shares, highlighting the flexible operation of Bitcoin reserves.

A 32-year-old Iraqi national, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, has been arrested for allegedly planning a revenge plot against Ivanka Trump. According to NS3.AI, Al-Saadi is accused of targeting Ivanka Trump in retaliation for the killing of Qassem Soleimani. Sources indicate that Al-Saadi had vowed to kill Ivanka and intended to acquire her residence in Florida.

A significant transaction was observed as a whale sold 20,000 ETH at an average price of $2,059, according to NS3.AI. This sale, conducted over the past hour, amounted to a total of $41.18 million.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reported an anomaly during the 12th flight mission of SpaceX's Starship, launched from the Texas Starbase on May 22. According to Jin10, the anomaly occurred as the Super Heavy booster was returning over the Gulf of Mexico. There have been no reports of public injuries or property damage. The FAA is currently assessing the operation and has not yet classified it as an accident. The agency has initiated a debris response area and identified that booster debris fell within a hazardous zone.

Ethereum continues to be a crucial settlement layer for decentralized finance (DeFi), stablecoins, and tokenized assets, according to NS3.AI. Despite Ether experiencing a 28% decline this year, the network supports approximately $43 billion in DeFi liquidity and over $165 billion in stablecoins.

Grayscale has identified Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, and Canton Network as the blockchains best positioned to benefit from institutional flows following the passage of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, according to BeInCrypto. The Act, which cleared the Senate Banking Committee on May 14, aims to divide crypto oversight between the SEC and CFTC. Grayscale highlights Ethereum's leading on-chain functionality, with BNB Chain and Solana ranking high in stablecoin supply and DeFi value. Canton Network, distinct for its privacy focus, hosts major institutional validators like J.P. Morgan and HSBC.

CoinMarketCap's Altcoin Season Index has decreased by one point, reaching 40. According to NS3.AI, this index measures the performance of the top 100 cryptocurrencies against Bitcoin over the past 90 days, indicating whether 75% of these altcoins have outperformed Bitcoin.

On May 23, a wallet associated with Arthur Hayes transferred 115,453 HYPE tokens and 1.76 million AERO tokens to a centralized exchange (CEX). According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the HYPE tokens are valued at approximately $6.33 million, while the AERO tokens are worth around $785,000.
Arthur Hayes continues to hold 247,334 HYPE tokens, valued at approximately $13.6 million.