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

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

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."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A member of the Bank of Japan's policy board, Kazuo Ueda, stated that during the monetary policy meeting in April, he assessed that the current economic conditions do not warrant a rush to increase interest rates. According to Jin10, Ueda emphasized the importance of carefully evaluating the economic environment before making any decisions on rate adjustments. He noted that the central bank remains committed to its accommodative monetary policy stance to support economic recovery.

Swiss Watch Group's stock price rose by 11% following the company's profit forecast for the fiscal year 2026, which exceeded market expectations. According to Jin10, the group's optimistic outlook has driven investor confidence, leading to a significant increase in share value.

PANews posted on X (formerly Twitter). Elon Musk and Jensen Huang accompanied U.S. President Donald Trump on his visit to Beijing. Musk described the talks as progressing 'very well' and mentioned that 'many good things' are happening. Jensen Huang noted that the meetings were successful, praising the leaders as 'incredible.' Meanwhile, Tim Cook expressed his approval with a thumbs-up gesture.

According to a report by Gaming Compliance International, the unregulated online gambling market is projected to handle $5.9 trillion in 2025, an increase from $5.7 trillion in 2024. The report highlights that unregulated operators account for 78% of the global gross gaming revenue. This sector includes products such as prediction markets and crypto gambling, which add an 'unacknowledged' layer to the market. Gaming Compliance International notes that while prediction markets are regulated as financial products by the CFTC in the United States, they are considered unregulated gambling in other regions.

South Korea's KOSPI index increased by 1.75%, achieving a new all-time closing high. According to NS3.AI, Samsung Electronics contributed significantly to this rise, gaining 4.23% and also setting a record closing high.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi has stated that there is no military solution concerning Iran's current situation. According to NS3.AI, Araghchi emphasized that Iranians will not succumb to threats or pressure. He affirmed Iran's readiness to defend its freedom and territory while maintaining a commitment to diplomatic efforts.

DeFi Development, a Nasdaq-listed Solana treasury company, has released its Q1 2026 shareholder letter. According to Foresight News, as of May 13, the company's Solana per share (SPS) stood at 0.067, marking a 108% increase year-over-year and a 1% rise since March 30. The company repurchased convertible bonds maturing in July 2030, with a principal amount of approximately $4.4 million, at a 41% discount for around $2.6 million in cash. The company reaffirmed its June SPS target of 0.075 (fully converted) and maintained its long-term goal of achieving 1 SPS by December 2028.

As of May 13, the total amount of SOL and SOL equivalents held by the company was 2,294,576, reflecting a 3% increase since March 30. Additionally, the company disclosed estimated SPS contributions from non-MSTR model businesses, including validator operations, partnerships, on-chain treasury deployments, and the Treasury Accelerator.

Spain's consumer price index (CPI) for April printed a final monthly rate of 0.4%, right on target with expectations, as per Jin10. The prior month's rate also clocked in at 0.4%, showing a steady trend in consumer prices during this window.

The Bank of Korea has announced its focus on developing a payment system centered around Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and deposit tokens in anticipation of a growing asset tokenization market. According to NS3.AI, the bank highlighted that stablecoins could be used as a supplementary tool, provided they adhere to stringent regulations and ensure redeemability and reserve asset stability. Additionally, the Bank of Korea cautioned that the 24/7 trading of tokenized assets might conflict with traditional market hours and settlement cycles, particularly during periods of market stress.

During a summit in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping conveyed to U.S. President Donald Trump that historical experience demonstrates there are no victors in a trade war. According to NS3.AI, Xi highlighted that the economic and trade relationship between the United States and China is founded on mutual benefit. He emphasized that equal negotiation is the appropriate method for resolving disputes. Xi also noted that the economic and trade teams from both nations achieved broadly balanced and positive outcomes yesterday.

India is grappling with the task of uniting the BRICS bloc as members remain divided over the ongoing conflict in Iran. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the complexities India faces in fostering consensus among the diverse group of nations. The BRICS bloc, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has been struggling to present a unified stance on the geopolitical tensions involving Iran. The divisions within the group are reflective of the broader challenges in aligning the varied political and economic interests of its member countries. As India seeks to play a pivotal role in mediating these differences, the outcome could significantly impact the bloc's influence on the global stage.

Primus Labs, a zero-knowledge proof computing platform, has joined the 0G AI Alliance Carnival initiated by 0G Labs. According to Foresight News, the collaboration aims to advance the integration of AI and Web3 alongside projects like NeoSoul and Ghast AI.

Primus Labs is developing a unified verification layer for AI Agents, enabling trusted and verifiable execution across cross-chain, API, and real-world operations. The company is currently working with 0G to provide verifiable infrastructure for AI Agents, supporting their evolution from training to prediction markets and autonomous oracle networks. Additionally, users can now join the Primus AlphaNet to complete tasks and enhance their reputation scores.

Hastra, a blockchain credit platform, has announced its official launch on Ethereum. According to Foresight News, users can now access Real World Asset (RWA) yield products PRIME and wYLDS through Morpho Vaults, managed by Sentora.

WTI crude oil prices have experienced a short-term decline, falling below $100 per barrel. According to Odaily, the price dropped by 1.07% during the day.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump have wrapped up their summit in Beijing today. According to NS3.AI, Trump is currently in China for a state visit.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued no-action relief for fully collateralized event contracts. According to NS3.AI, this relief exempts designated contract markets, derivatives clearing organizations, and market participants from specific swap recordkeeping and reporting requirements. The relief is aimed at event contracts and reduces some compliance obligations related to swap data rules. Additionally, the CFTC has introduced a streamlined process for future applicants seeking similar relief.

The U.S. government has transferred 7 Ethereum (ETH) that were seized from Banmeet Singh. According to NS3.AI, the transfer is connected to funds that were confiscated in January 2024.

India's manufacturing inflation rate increased by 4.62% year-on-year in April, according to data from the Indian government.