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AI-driven financial operating system Infini has joined the Circle Alliance Program. According to Foresight News, the initiative aims to bring together companies, institutions, and protocols from fintech, traditional finance, consumer applications, payments, banking, and Web3 sectors that are utilizing Circle's stablecoin and Web3 services. The collective goal is to advance the development and growth of the internet financial system, expand the use of USDC, enhance cross-border payments, and provide digital financial services.

Lawmakers have publicly released the text of the crypto market structure bill ahead of their vote, according to CoinDesk. The bill, which had been circulating within the industry behind closed doors, aims to address regulatory frameworks for the cryptocurrency sector. This move is seen as a significant step towards formalizing the legal landscape for digital assets, potentially impacting market participants and regulatory compliance.

Aave, along with other stakeholders, has initiated a binding governance vote on the Arbitrum platform to transfer $71 million, equivalent to 30,765 ETH, into an address controlled by Aave LLC. According to NS3.AI, this proposal comes in response to a court order issued by Judge Margaret Garnett, which mandates that the frozen assets remain under legal restrictions even if the transfer is approved. The voting process is set to commence on May 15.

Microsoft set a target to achieve a $92 billion return from its early significant investment in OpenAI, according to Bloomberg. This information was revealed during a court hearing on May 11 in Oakland, California, involving a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk against OpenAI and Microsoft. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stated in court that the investment was successful because the company took on the associated risks.

Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) has announced its financial results for the first quarter, revealing a revenue of $174.6 million, which marks an 18% decrease compared to the same period last year. According to NS3.AI, the company emphasized that bitcoin mining continues to be its core operational focus. The net loss for the quarter expanded to $1.3 billion, largely attributed to unrealized losses on the 38,689 BTC held on its balance sheet. In an effort to manage debt and improve financial flexibility, MARA sold approximately $1.1 billion worth of bitcoin towards the end of the quarter.

Arbitrum delegates have commenced a binding governance process to transfer disputed exploit funds to Aave, according to CoinDesk. This move comes amid ongoing legal battles in a Manhattan court, where North Korean terrorism creditors are contesting ownership of the funds. The governance process aims to resolve the dispute over the funds, which have been a point of contention following an exploit. The outcome of this process could have significant implications for both Aave and the parties involved in the court case.

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.

Bitcoin Ordinals browser Ord.io announced on the X platform that it will cease operations on June 1. According to PANews, the platform, launched three years ago, has served over one million users. The team plans to upload the complete history of likes, replies, and public address data to GitHub, allowing future developers to build related Ordinals browsing tools based on this data.

Binance Wallet announced on X that the rewards for the Phase 2 Bitway Booster Campaign are now available for participants to claim. Users can access their rewards by navigating to the 'Discover' section, selecting 'Booster,' and then proceeding to 'My Total Rewards.' From there, participants can utilize the 'Batch Claim' option located at the top right to claim all their rewards in a single action.

This announcement marks the next step in the Bitway Booster Campaign, allowing users to efficiently collect their accumulated rewards. The process is designed to streamline the claiming experience, ensuring that participants can easily access their benefits without hassle. The availability of these rewards follows the completion of the campaign's second phase, providing users with the opportunity to consolidate their earnings promptly.

Sui (SUI) has experienced a nearly 10% decline from its high on Sunday, raising concerns about the sustainability of its recent rally. According to BeInCrypto, the altcoin had surged almost 40% over the past week, driven by SUI Group Holdings expanding its treasury holdings to 108,728,129 SUI, with most staked at a 1.8% yield. The pullback occurred as SUI's Relative Strength Index (RSI) hit overbought levels, suggesting a market reset. Broader crypto market weakness also contributed, with $680 million outflows from BTC and ETH into stablecoins.

London-listed technology company, The Smarter Web Company, has increased its Bitcoin holdings by 25 BTC, bringing its total to 2,830 BTC. According to Foresight News, this move reflects the company's ongoing interest in cryptocurrency investments.

Stream Finance announced on Platform X that it is seeking ways to maximize the value of assets for customers and creditors. According to Odaily, the goal is to integrate, liquidate, and distribute assets prudently and swiftly. The team is considering several strategic alternatives that require the involvement of customers and creditors, with more details expected in the coming weeks. Inquiries can be directed to Jeremiah Ledgwidge at Cooley LLP.

In November last year, Stream Finance reported a loss of $93 million in assets and subsequently suspended withdrawals, leading to a significant de-pegging of XUSD.

Germany's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April was finalized at a monthly rate of 0.6%, matching both the forecast and the previous month's rate, according to Jin10.

Avalon Labs is set to launch a gold-backed yield product on the SuperEarn platform, specifically targeting institutional investors who have completed Know Your Business (KYB) verification. According to NS3.AI, the product will utilize Tether Gold and incorporate a market-neutral strategy, real-world asset allocation, and proprietary risk management techniques. However, Avalon Labs has not yet disclosed a specific launch date for this new offering.

On May 12, a significant transfer of ONDO tokens was observed. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the Ondo project's multi-signature address transferred 150 million ONDO tokens seven hours ago. Subsequently, 21.338 million ONDO tokens were moved to centralized exchanges (CEX) one hour ago.

Christopher Delgado, the former CEO of Goliath Ventures, has publicly apologized to investors following accusations by U.S. prosecutors of operating a Ponzi scheme involving approximately $328 million. According to ChainCatcher, Delgado expressed regret for betraying investors' trust and stated that he has voluntarily returned to the United States to face charges of fraud and money laundering.

Prosecutors allege that from January 2023 to January 2026, Delgado promised investors fixed monthly returns under the guise of 'crypto liquidity pool investments,' while actually using funds from new investors to pay returns to earlier investors. Additionally, U.S. prosecutors claim that some of the funds were used to purchase Florida real estate valued at $14.5 million and to host lavish events and trips. Delgado is currently out on bail and, if convicted on all charges, could face up to 30 years in federal prison.

Chainlink (LINK) network activity has surged to levels not seen in eight months, driven by the migration of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols from LayerZero to Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), according to BeInCrypto. On-chain analytics firm Santiment reported 282,170 active addresses on May 9, followed by 264,090 the next day, marking the strongest sustained activity since September 2025. This increase follows a $292 million exploit on April 18, 2026, involving Kelp DAO's LayerZero-powered bridge, prompting a shift to Chainlink CCIP. Additionally, Solv Protocol plans to migrate over $700 million in tokenized Bitcoin to CCIP, further boosting network activity. The surge is attributed to genuine protocol usage rather than speculative trading, with significant whale accumulation and reduced sell-side pressure noted.

Circle's first-quarter financial report revealed that its revenue did not meet expectations. According to PANews, the ARC ecosystem has introduced new variables, with the ARC Token presale reaching $222 million. Despite the revenue shortfall, the stablecoin USDC continues to show strong growth.

MARA Holdings (MARA) and CleanSpark, Inc. (CLSK) shares fell in after-hours trading following the release of their latest quarterly results, according to BeInCrypto. Both Bitcoin miners reported declines in revenue and wider net losses, largely due to the depreciation of their Bitcoin holdings. MARA posted a net loss of $1.3 billion, impacted by a $1 billion loss from changes in the fair value of its digital assets, while revenue fell 18% to $174.6 million. CleanSpark recorded a net loss of $378.3 million, with $224.1 million attributed to Bitcoin valuation declines, as revenue dropped 24.9% to $136.4 million.

According to the announcement from Binance, starting on 2026-05-12 at 12:00 (UTC), the platform will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals of tokens on the Moonriver (MOVR) network. This suspension is to facilitate a network upgrade aimed at enhancing user experience. The upgrade is scheduled to occur at block height 16,249,119, which is expected to be reached around 2026-05-12 at 13:00 (UTC).

The trading of tokens on the Moonriver network will remain unaffected during this period. Binance has assured users that it will manage all technical requirements related to the upgrade. Once the network is deemed stable post-upgrade, deposits and withdrawals will be resumed without any further announcements. Users are advised to stay informed through the project team's communications for additional details.

Fluid announced on Platform X that damage to Resolv infrastructure has resulted in approximately $21 million in bad debt. According to Odaily, a solution has been devised to address the remaining $19.3 million in debt: Resolv will cover about $9.7 million, Fluid's governance treasury will handle $8.2 million, and the Fluid team will take on $1.5 million. Fluid has destroyed all remaining USR tokens within the protocol at the contract level, allowing users to exchange them directly through Resolv.

To ensure long-term sustainability, Fluid will pause token buybacks, significantly reduce or eliminate FLUID token incentives, and the foundation will halt its monthly $250,000 grant from March to June. Additionally, its Solana DEX is expected to launch within six weeks.

Grok's downloads have decreased significantly, dropping to approximately 8.3 million in April this year from over 20 million in January. According to NS3.AI, this decline is attributed to Grok's AI model lagging behind faster-growing competitors. Recon Analytics reported that Grok's paid-user share in the second quarter of 2026 was 0.174%, showing minimal change from 0.173% a year earlier. Additionally, a computing lease between SpaceX and Anthropic has raised further concerns about Grok's ability to keep pace with its rivals.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is introducing a new promotion for eligible Futures users, offering a chance to share a total prize pool of $30,000 in XAUT (Gold) and an additional $10,000 in XAUT rewards. This promotion is available to returning, new, and active users who complete specific Futures tasks. The activity period is set from 2026-05-11 to 2026-06-11.

Eligible participants can engage in Futures tasks to earn attempts at winning rewards. The tasks vary based on user status, such as new users or those without prior Futures trade records. For instance, new users can earn attempts by trading a minimum cumulative amount of $150 or $5,000 equivalent on eligible TradFi Contracts. Similarly, users with no prior Futures trades can participate by trading $200 or $8,000 equivalent. All eligible users can also participate by trading $15,000 or $35,000 equivalent on TradFi Contracts. TradFi Perpetual Contracts include various equity, ETF, and commodity contracts.

Rewards from each activity attempt range from 0.001464 XAUT to 0.209118 XAUT. Additionally, participants have a chance to win extra bonuses, including a MacBook Air, iPhone 17, or AirPods, with rewards distributed as their USDC equivalent value. All rewards, except for the XAUT token pool, will be distributed within 72 hours of completing an attempt, while the XAUT token pool rewards will be distributed within 14 business days after the activity ends.

The promotion is available for users in the CIS region, including Ukraine, and is subject to daily distribution limits. Binance reserves the right to modify or withdraw the promotion at its discretion. Participants must ensure their account verification and registration to qualify for rewards. All terms and conditions apply as per Binance's guidelines.

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Digital Headquarters recently deliberated on a proposal for next-generation finance, emphasizing stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and the tokenization of real-world assets. According to NS3.AI, Takuya Hirai highlighted the role of AI and blockchain in creating an automated financial system. He cautioned that the increasing use of dollar stablecoins is heightening competition for leadership in financial infrastructure. Hirai expressed concerns that Japan might encounter risks to its economic security and monetary sovereignty if it lags behind. The group is planning collaborative efforts between the public and private sectors to accelerate the development of on-chain infrastructure.

OpenAI is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering (IPO), according to the Wall Street Journal. As the company moves forward with its plans, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's personal investments are facing increasing scrutiny from Republican lawmakers. This development comes amid heightened attention on the financial activities of key figures in the AI industry.

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence model, Grok, is reportedly lagging behind its rapidly growing competitors. According to Odaily, a significant computing power leasing agreement between its parent company, SpaceX, and Anthropic has raised questions about Grok's ability to catch up with industry leaders.

Since its launch two years ago, Grok has attracted millions of users through its integration with Musk's social platform X and features like the controversial 'AI Companion.' However, recent data indicates that its growth momentum has stalled. Analysis from AppMagic reveals that Grok's downloads dropped to approximately 8.3 million in April this year, down from over 20 million in January.

A survey conducted by research firm Recon Analytics, involving over 260,000 U.S. AI users and professionals, shows that the percentage of respondents willing to pay for Grok remained nearly unchanged at 0.174% in the second quarter of 2026, compared to 0.173% a year earlier. In contrast, more than 6% of respondents reported having paid for ChatGPT.

Dolphin's $POD token has experienced a significant increase, rising more than 14 times within a month. According to PANews, this surge is attributed to the growth of the Venice ($VVV) ecosystem. Dolphin's model, which includes a 100% revenue buyback and a point-to-pool system, has been instrumental in driving this growth. Additionally, the platform's stringent staking penalty mechanism has effectively addressed issues related to computational efficiency and trust in decentralized AI inference.

Israel's military has announced that its air force has struck more than 1,100 Hezbollah targets since the start of the 'ceasefire understanding.' According to Odaily, these operations have resulted in the deaths of over 350 Hezbollah members. The military also shared on social media that fighter jets have destroyed Hezbollah buildings, weapons depots, and other infrastructure in Lebanon. Since April 16, the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel has been largely nominal, with Israel continuing its attacks and Hezbollah responding.

A U.S. federal grand jury has indicted three individuals in connection with a crypto home invasion scheme that resulted in the theft of over $6.5 million in assets. According to NS3.AI, the suspects allegedly disguised themselves as delivery drivers and employed violence in California residences between November 22 and December 31 of last year to acquire seed phrases. One victim was reportedly coerced into transferring $6.5 million in cryptocurrency. The defendants are currently facing charges of robbery and conspiracy to commit kidnapping as they await trial.

Grayscale has filed an application to convert its existing Zcash Trust into a spot ETF, marking the first attempt to list a privacy coin ETF in the United States. According to ChainCatcher, this move comes as Multicoin Capital reveals its ongoing accumulation of ZEC since February. Co-founder Tushar Jain links the investment strategy to proposed U.S. wealth tax legislation, suggesting that increased government scrutiny of private financial holdings will drive demand for assets that offer regulatory shielding at a mathematical level.

The application, however, raises institutional custody challenges. Approximately 30% of Zcash's supply is held in shielded address pools, a historical high, while ETF custody typically requires the use of transparent address pools to meet audit and proof-of-balance requirements. Previously, the SEC concluded a long-term review of Zcash in January 2026 without enforcement action, significantly reducing regulatory uncertainty.

PANews posted on X (formerly Twitter). On May 12, Unitree Technology officially launched the GD01, the world's first mass-produced transformable mecha designed for human operation, with a starting price of 3.9 million yuan. The GD01 features a cockpit where users can sit and control the machine. Demonstration videos show the GD01's capability to punch through a brick wall.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform will implement updates to the collateral ratio and Tiered Collateral Ratio for PM Pro under Portfolio Margin, effective from 2026-05-15 06:00 (UTC). The update is expected to be completed within approximately 30 minutes. The assets affected include UNI, ENA, RAY, APE, and ZEC, with collateral ratios being adjusted. For instance, UNI and ENA will see their collateral ratios decrease from 60% to 50%, while ZEC's collateral ratio will increase from 30% to 50%.

In addition to these changes, Binance Futures will update the leverage and margin tiers for several USD-M Perpetual Contracts. This update is scheduled to be completed within approximately one hour. The changes will affect existing positions opened before the update, and users are advised to adjust accordingly to avoid potential issues. The leverage and margin tiers for contracts such as NAORISUSDT, ARCUSDT, MUSDT, and others will be revised. For example, the NAORISUSDT contract will see changes in leverage and maintenance margin rates across various position sizes, with leverage adjustments ranging from 1x to 20x depending on the notional value in USDT.

Binance emphasizes that users should closely monitor the Unified Maintenance Margin Ratio (uniMMR) to prevent potential liquidation or losses due to the changes in collateral ratios. The platform advises users to stay informed about the updates to ensure smooth trading operations. These updates reflect Binance's ongoing efforts to optimize its trading environment and risk management protocols. Users are encouraged to review the updated trading rules and leverage guidelines to align their strategies with the new parameters.

The money market is currently pricing in expectations that the European Central Bank (ECB) will raise interest rates three times this year. According to Jin10, this projection reflects market sentiment regarding the ECB's monetary policy direction in response to economic conditions.

Aptos has announced plans to become the first Layer 1 blockchain to offer a native encrypted mempool, pending governance approval. According to ChainCatcher, this feature aims to ensure complete confidentiality of transaction intents without compromising transaction speed. The trust assumptions remain consistent with the network itself, providing protocol-level protection for users against frontrunning.

OpenAI and Microsoft have reportedly agreed to set a cap of $38 billion on their total revenue sharing, according to a report by The Information on May 12. This development follows a renegotiation of their contract last month, allowing OpenAI to explore new partnerships with companies like Amazon and Google. According to Jin10, the arrangement may help OpenAI present a more attractive long-term growth outlook to investors. The company is currently moving towards an initial public offering (IPO), with some executives indicating that OpenAI could initiate the process as early as the end of this year.

Bayer, the chemical giant, reported first-quarter profits that exceeded expectations, primarily driven by the robust performance of its Crop Science division. According to Jin10, Bayer announced on Tuesday that its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) rose to 4.45 billion euros (approximately $5.2 billion). This figure surpassed the widely anticipated 3.9 billion euros. The company confirmed its full-year outlook, adjusted for currency effects.

Norway's government has adjusted its economic forecasts for 2026. According to Jin10, the non-oil GDP growth is now expected to be 1.7%, down from the 2.1% forecast made in October of the previous year. Additionally, core inflation for 2026 is projected to reach 3.2%, an increase from the previous estimate of 2.5% made last October.

Country Garden held its monthly management meeting on May 12, according to Jin10. The meeting revealed that to restore operations, the company's Chairwoman, Yang Huiyan, is actively conducting on-site inspections and has personally led the formation of a special team for product research and design. The PMO special team, as the group's strategic project management body, is primarily responsible for promoting systematic improvements in product innovation and design quality. Country Garden's Co-Chairman, Mo Bin, stated that there is no market that is always rising or always falling. Currently, it is a critical window for market expectation recovery, and with the policy bottom being continuously reinforced, the gears of the upward cycle are slowly turning. The real estate market has a transmission chain, with each link closely connected, exhibiting distinct rhythmic and structural characteristics.

The USD/JPY currency pair experienced a significant short-term drop, falling nearly 100 points to a low of 156.75, according to ChainCatcher. The latest report indicates the pair is now trading at 157.06.