TLDR: Five mega-cap tech stocks accounted for nearly half of the S&P 500’s gains since April 1, 2026. The equal-weighted S&P 500 rose just 6%, lagging behind the benchmark’s 12% market rally. AI optimism continues directing institutional and retail capital into dominant technology firms. Narrow market leadership raises concerns over rising dependence on a handful [...] The post S&P 500 Market Concentration Deepens Amid Big Tech and AI Momentum appeared first on Blockonomi.

SHR Miner gains attention as investors seek stable crypto income amid Fed-driven market volatility. Amid heightened macroeconomic volatility following the recent U.S. Federal Reserve policy update, the cryptocurrency market continues to draw investor attention. Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin…

Switzerland's effort to make the central bank hold Bitcoin is ending early after supporters secured only half the signatures.

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TeraWulf generated $21M in HPC lease revenue in Q1 as its AI infrastructure business began scaling at Lake Mariner. The post TeraWulf generates $21M in HPC lease revenue as AI infrastructure pivot accelerates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Peter Schiff renewed his attack on Michael Saylor after Strategy resumed Bitcoin purchases through MSTX following a 23-day pause.

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SEC Chair Paul Atkins signaled a broader shift toward onchain market frameworks, pointing to possible rulemaking for trading systems, broker-dealer activity, clearing functions, and crypto vaults. He said hybrid platforms may require clearer securities treatment. Atkins Maps Broader SEC Shift Toward Onchain Frameworks Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul S. Atkins on May 8 […]

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee is predicting a massive year-end rally for the crypto market, with Ethereum (ETH) potentially hitting $12,000 and Bitcoin (BTC) reaching as high as $200,000.

Crypto markets are grinding through a cautious stretch, with Avalanche near $9.27, up 0.54% in 24 hours, and buyers defending the $9.00 support zone. BNB holds around $627, backed by the BNB Foundation’s 35th quarterly burn, removing 1.56 million tokens worth $1.02 billion. Both are showing resilience, but neither is making a defining move. BlockDAG [...] The post BNB & Avalanche Hold Steady While BlockDAG Casino Goes Live, and It Is Already the Biggest Crypto Story of 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Moderna (MRNA) stock rose 16% on Phase 3 flu vaccine data published in NEJM showing superiority, plus analyst upgrades from Evercore, Goldman, and Piper. The post Moderna (MRNA) Stock Jumps 16% Following Positive Flu Vaccine Results and Wall Street Upgrades appeared first on Blockonomi.

Trump's diplomatic shift with Iran reduces war likelihood, potentially fostering regional stability and increasing chances for a nuclear deal. The post Trump pauses Project Freedom, signals shift to diplomacy with Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Micron (MU) stock rallied 14% Friday as DA Davidson set a $1,000 target. HBM capacity sold out through 2026, DRAM prices up 57% in April. The post Micron (MU) Stock Soars 14% as Memory Shortage Drives Massive Rally appeared first on Blockonomi.

Heightened tensions and enforcement actions in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil supply chains and escalate geopolitical conflicts. The post US forces disable two Iranian tankers in Strait of Hormuz blockade enforcement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Zcash's advancements in quantum-proofing and scaling could redefine privacy and transaction efficiency in the crypto space, challenging existing norms. The post Zcash plots quantum-proof wallets, Visa-scale throughput as ZEC hits 75% monthly gain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Heightened US-Iran tensions near the Strait of Hormuz risk disrupting global oil trade and increasing the likelihood of military conflict. The post Clashes reported between US, Iranian forces near Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Polygon has made a big move in cementing its mission as one of the leading global payments blockchain infrastructures by deploying a significant network upgrade earlier today designed to drastically increase throughput and chain capacity. Adding this feature raises the gas limit of the network to 140 million, greatly extending Polygon’s capacity to scale processing and raising its maximum throughput over 3,800 TPS. This represents a further step in Polygon’s strategy to establish itself as a blockchain able to power mass-market financial activities – retail payments, institutional settlements, or high-frequency decentralized applications and so on but still at cost-efficient scale. The post Polygon Raises Network Capacity To 140M Gas appeared first on The Merkle News.

SoftBank (SFTBY) stock rises 2.91% despite cutting its OpenAI-backed margin loan from $10B to $6B amid lender concerns over private company valuation. The post SoftBank Group Corp. (SFTBY) Stock Climbs Despite OpenAI Loan Reduction from $10B to $6B appeared first on Blockonomi.

Financial liquidity and undeniable payout proof define the most successful digital wagering brands. Millions of players constantly search for the top crypto casinos offering premium rewards. sportsbet.io focuses on sponsoring regional basketball leagues to maintain its international presence. BetMGM relies on expanding its localized sports betting markets and preparing for new regional software launches. However, [...] The post Spartans.com’s $7,000,000 Leaderboard Payout Outranks sportsbet.io and BetMGM Among the Top Crypto Casinos appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP’s waning price performance seems to have finally influenced the network’s activity, which has seen a notable cooldown in the month of May. Just a few days into May, the network is struggling to attract new wallet addresses. After over a year, new addresses have fallen to one of their lowest levels. New XRP Addresses […]

The government expects this system to be in operation later this year, aiming to lower costs and speed up transactions involving government bonds. Digital asset developer Progmat will serve as the secretariat for the organization undertaking this tokenization endeavor. Japan Taps Blockchain For Speeding Up Government Bond Trading Blockchain is making inroads in all aspects […]

For the past several years the crypto community has awaited the advent of Web3, where data belong to users, everything runs on the blockchain, and a crypto wallet is needed to access information. The standard vision of the next-generation internet rests on decentralisation. Data are not stored on centralised servers and are not exploited for personalised advertising. But what if Web3 turns out somewhat different? Consider a future in which decentralisation is achieved through locally running, user-built applications created with AI agents. What many expect of Web3 With the emergence of cryptocurrencies and the development of blockchain technology, many began to see them as the foundation for the internet’s next iteration. For example, the author of the Web 2.0 concept, Tim O’Reilly, argues that Web3 will be a meaningful stage of progress if it can connect the crypto-economy to the real world—including legal systems, property, payments, identity, applied services and production. The crypto community sees the chief distinction from Web 2.0 in deeper decentralisation at every layer, including data storage and application execution. Ideally, product development is handled not by an owner but by a distributed community governing the project via DAO. Decentralisation is viewed as a foundational principle that allowed cryptocurrencies and smart contracts to find their place in the economy: they reduce reliance on intermediaries and centralised structures. Be your own programmer The rise of large language models (LLMs), AI agents and vibe-coding invites a different take on Web3. ForkLog is not calling for ditching decentralisation and blockchains—only for widening the vision of the internet to come. What if every user were their own programmer? Such a user can write applications not for general consumption but for personal tasks, run them locally on their own computer or a remote server, and depend on no central provider. Take decentralised exchanges such as PancakeSwap or Uniswap. They are collections of smart contracts operating on Ethereum, BNB Chain and several other blockchains. The networks are decentralised, and access to services is via non-custodial wallets. That may look like Web3 already. Yet a single point of failure remains: the frontend. The official websites through which users access these exchanges are centralised; they can restrict certain tokens or block users by IP and address. Direct access to smart contracts without the official site is possible, but hard. One can use third-party frontends—again introducing centralised choke points—or open a contract in a blockchain explorer like Etherscan and call functions via Write Contract. This is awkward, complex and requires technical skills. Not everyone will manage it. AI offers a third route: write an application via vibe-coding and run it locally on your PC. We tried building such a product using Zed, OmniRoute and LLMs from Anthropic and OpenAI. Screenshot: ForkLog. The frontend was created through Lovable. When run locally the app still looks rough and needs interface polish, but it performs all functions. Screenshot: ForkLog. The application was built in a few hours of vibe-coding without any programming knowledge. In future AI will be smarter and able to generate complete tools without dozens of prompts and constant corrections. It may be enough to request: "Create and deploy an application for providing liquidity on Uniswap." The idea of running local applications can be extended as far as imagination allows: trading bots for decentralised exchanges—write an algorithm to search for patterns or open trades from a crypto wallet, bolt on a Telegram chatbot for convenience and performance tracking; services for interacting with lending protocols—akin to working with a DEX, but with an interface that lets you place funds in Aave, Compound or Venus and withdraw them in a couple of clicks for earning and borrowing; interfaces for accessing decentralised social networks or censorship-free messengers—harder to picture in practice for now, but why not? Mobile apps are fair game too. AI can produce not only a website but also an Android APK for the same purposes, connecting directly to smart contracts on a blockchain. Imagine you learn that the Spark service offers 12% APY on DAI stablecoins. You visit the site, but your IP is blocked. A VPN does not help. In the Web3 future described here, that is no problem. You open Claude Code and write a prompt: "Create an application to earn using the Spark protocol on Ethereum. It should support adding DAI and withdrawing them, as well as a dashboard to track investment performance." The AI builds a service that connects directly to smart contracts, bypassing frontend blocks. It runs locally on a PC—no centralised components. Local AI In such a Web 3.0 the single point of failure could be AI itself—specifically centralised language models. ChatGPT, Gemini and similar systems run on the servers of OpenAI, Google and other labs. They can filter traffic and impose censorship and restrictions.  There is, however, a remedy: open-source LLMs that you can run on your own machine or a remote server. For example, you can assemble a configuration like this: Ollama—runs LLMs locally on a Mac; OmniRoute—a router/proxy between Zed and the models; Zed—an editor that connects to OmniRoute. You then chat in Zed as with a regular bot; it writes code and launches applications, while the LLMs run locally. An example of working with AI in Zed to create your own application. Screenshot: ForkLog. The model you choose depends on your machine. For example, on a MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM, qwen2.5-coder:7b, qwen3:8b, llama3.2:3b and deepseek-r1:8b are suitable. On a local server you can run something more powerful, though that will no longer be free. There are many powerful open-source models, but most are Chinese—DeepSeek, Alibaba’s Qwen3.5, Kimi K2 / K2.5 / K2.6. Among American firms only Meta had tried to move in this direction, but its latest LLM was released closed-source. Google has the Gemma line, which is not flagship. Even so, it is well suited to local deployment. In May 2025 Tether announced a new platform for developing “infinite and ubiquitous intelligence,” envisaging the “launch and evolution” of AI agents on users’ devices instead of the data centres of big firms. QuantumVerse Automatic Computer (QVAC) removes the need for cloud connectivity and offers greater privacy, autonomy and resilience. Its modular architecture lets developers build and extend applications using small composable elements. A peer-to-peer network ensures direct device-to-device communication and collaboration without dependence on centralised servers. Apple is building AI with an emphasis on on-device operation—Apple Intelligence. Some tasks are performed directly on iPhone, iPad or Mac to account for a user’s personal context without collecting personal data. More complex tasks still use the cloud, but Apple’s own—Private Cloud Compute. Apple says only relevant data are sent, deleted after processing, with the system designed around privacy. Open projects Beyond writing your own code from scratch, you can turn to ready-made open-source projects. GitHub abounds with implemented ideas. Here are a few projects for liquidity management: Uniswap Interface — Uniswap’s official frontend. Supports swaps and liquidity management, but is heavy to install and requires environment/API configuration; Uniswap V3 SDK — an SDK for Uniswap V3: price, tick, range and position calculations; Roger-Wu/uniswap-v2-liquidity-adder-contract — a project for adding liquidity to V2 pairs. The description says it allows supplying tokens or ETH in any proportion; Roger-Wu/uniswap-weth-liquidity-adder — a dapp to add ETH to Uniswap in the ETH-WETH pool in a single transaction. When scouting interesting repositories, analyse the code, verify contract addresses and test functionality in a sandbox or with small sums. No one guarantees quality. You can use ready-made solutions as-is or adapt them to your needs. Often you need not write code manually—ask an AI agent to make the necessary changes to an existing project. Screenshot: ForkLog. Drawbacks The chief obstacle to the Web3 future sketched here is the shortage of convenient, ready-made tools and the technical complexity of implementation. You can already build a frontend for decentralised Web3 projects with AI, but it remains challenging for the average user. Without guidance or hours of research, vibe-coding, installing tools like Zed or Antigravity, launching local LLMs and wiring them through OmniRoute are hard to master. One option is to use ready-made applications from OpenAI (Codex) or Anthropic (Claude Code). But that undermines decentralisation—and token usage could become costly. Theoretically, in the first path you can code entirely for free by linking several Google accounts to services that grant free tokens. One possible direction for Web3 looks like this: everyone builds applications for themselves with AI rather than relying on centralised firms; everything is stored locally on a device or a remote server; the necessary infrastructure is provided by decentralised blockchains and smart contracts. It is too early to say whether technology will evolve precisely this way. Web3 may turn out more familiar—free of single points of control and less dependent on large platforms, yet with decentralisation delivered by relatively small groups of developers. And most users will still rely on ready-made solutions.

Key Takeaways BTC, ETH, and stablecoins generate yield through different mechanisms Stablecoins typically offer the highest APY, followed by ETH and BTC Flexible savings products prioritize liquidity over maximum returns Staking remains the base layer for ETH yield Simplicity and access increasingly matter as much as headline rates Crypto “earn” products have matured into a [...] The post Best Crypto Earn Platforms 2026: Where to Earn Yield on BTC, ETH, and Stablecoins appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR: Ripple technology matches several G20 targets for faster and lower-cost cross-border settlements. The U.S. Faster Payments Council named Ripple among firms supporting payment modernization. XRP Ledger supports ISO 20022 standards and near-instant settlement for global transactions. Ripple continues working with central banks exploring blockchain-based payment infrastructure. Ripple has entered discussions around the G20’s cross-border [...] The post Ripple G20 Roadmap Alignment Draws Attention to Cross-Border Payment Strategy appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin’s 36% rally from $60,000 resulted in the relative strength index flashing a potential top signal not seen since early 2026.

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TLDR: Revolut confirmed a third-party disruption caused Bitcoin to display at $0.02 inside the app on Friday. No user asset losses were reported, as the glitch only affected price displays and push notifications sent out. Bitcoin continued trading normally on major exchanges while the erroneous figures circulated across Revolut’s platform. Past crypto pricing glitches have [...] The post Revolut Bitcoin Price Glitch Displays BTC at $0.02, Causing Widespread User Panic appeared first on Blockonomi.

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US-Catholic voter shifts could impact election outcomes and crypto regulation, highlighting the political significance of religious demographics. The post Vatican-Rubio meeting signals US tensions with Pope Leo, but crypto markets shrug appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Modern video replay systems have had a major impact on how referee decision-making is evaluated in the professional sports world because of the technological improvements in broadcasting. In today’s modern sports leagues, most use some form of video review system to help the officials make decisions regarding difficult game-related calls and situations. The video review [...] The post Video Replay Technologies and Their Importance for Officiating appeared first on Blockonomi.

Football academies are instrumental in developing the sport, helping young players refine their talents in an organized way. These institutions focus on technical skills, physical fitness, and tactical knowledge in order to ready players for professional competition. Many elite football players started their careers in academies that stressed the importance of discipline, commitment, and patience. [...] The post Football Academies and Their Role in Developing Young Players appeared first on Blockonomi.

MegaETH launches MEGA token buyback program funded by USDm stablecoin revenue, creating demand support mechanism after post-launch price drop. The post MegaETH Initiates Token Repurchase Program Powered by USDm Stablecoin Yield appeared first on Blockonomi.

Meme coins associated with the virus have already accumulated multimillion-dollar market caps.

Iran's defiance on uranium heightens geopolitical tensions, complicating diplomatic resolutions and impacting global nuclear stability. The post Iran refuses to concede on uranium, defying US demands amid stalled talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: MegaETH Foundation completed its first MEGA buyback on May 7th using USDm net rewards through April. The current USDm stablecoin supply stands at $480 million, funding the MEGA token buyback program. Future MEGA buybacks will follow a set schedule with no manual decisions or market timing involved. Onchain execution via MegaETH’s own DeFi protocols [...] The post MegaETH Foundation Completes First MEGA Buyback Using USDm Rewards appeared first on Blockonomi.

BlackBerry (BB) stock advances after receiving TSX approval for a renewed share buyback program allowing repurchase of up to 26.8M shares through May 2027. The post BlackBerry (BB) Stock Climbs Following TSX Approval of Share Repurchase Program appeared first on Blockonomi.

SoftBank has cut a planned OpenAI‑backed margin loan from around $10 billion to roughly $6 billion after banks and private credit funds pushed back on the deal’s structure and the difficulty of valuing OpenAI, an unlisted AI unicorn. SoftBank Group…

Innodata soared 92% and Rocket Lab jumped 23%, while Cloudflare fell 22.5% and HubSpot dropped 21.4% as tech stocks showed clear sector divergence. The post Stock Market Movers: Innodata (INOD) Explodes 92% Higher as Rocket Lab (RKLB) Soars 23% appeared first on Blockonomi.

Tether froze over $514 million USDT across 370 addresses in the past 30 days as its 2025 blacklist swelled to $1.26 billion, underscoring how centralized stablecoins now function as embedded enforcement rails for global regulators and law enforcement. Tether has…

The escalation may lead to increased regional instability, impacting geopolitical dynamics and potentially altering international diplomatic efforts. The post Hezbollah rockets hit Haifa amid escalating Israel-Lebanon conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran's permanent Strait of Hormuz restrictions could escalate geopolitical tensions, risking oil supply disruptions and economic instability. The post Iran to make Strait of Hormuz restrictions permanent amid US tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran's permanent restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz could exacerbate global oil supply disruptions and heighten geopolitical tensions. The post Iran makes Strait of Hormuz passage restrictions permanent amid US tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

After Bitcoin pushed into the $82,000–$83,000 band, short‑dated implied volatility has bounced from late‑2025 lows, with a roughly $2 billion short‑gamma pocket around $82,000 turning dealer hedging into a potential amplifier of every move. On-chain analytics firm Glassnode notes that…

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Revolut's Bitcoin price glitch highlights the critical need for robust infrastructure and trust in digital trading platforms, impacting user confidence. The post Revolut users report Bitcoin price glitch showing 2 cents before recovery appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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IREN's pivot to AI infrastructure highlights the lucrative potential for former crypto miners, reshaping market perceptions and investment strategies. The post IREN shares surge on landmark AI infrastructure deal with Nvidia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump's pattern of public insults during international tensions may influence market perceptions and expectations of his future behavior. The post Trump calls ABC reporter’s question ‘stupid’ amid Iran war tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The jobs report alleviates immediate market fears, but sustained economic stability and future Fed actions remain crucial for long-term confidence. The post Jobs report gives markets a reason to exhale appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Solv Protocol and other DeFi projects are migrating to Chainlink infrastructure after the $293 million exploit exposed risks in third-party bridge and oracle setups.

Google debuts Fitbit Air, a $99.99 screenless tracker with Gemini AI coaching, AFib alerts, week-long battery, and Stephen Curry special edition at $129.99. The post Google Unveils Fitbit Air: A Screenless Tracker Powered by Gemini AI appeared first on Blockonomi.

Cloudflare (NET) stock plunged 24.31% despite beating Q1 earnings. The company's AI-driven layoffs of 1,100 employees overshadowed strong revenue growth. The post Cloudflare (NET) Stock Plunges 24% Despite Beating Q1 Earnings Amid AI-Driven Workforce Cuts appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Ondo and Ripple completed a near real-time tokenized Treasury redemption across borders. XRP Ledger processed the blockchain asset transfer in under five seconds during pilot. Mastercard MTN connected blockchain redemption directly with banking settlement rails. The pilot demonstrated 24/7 institutional settlement beyond standard banking hours. Ondo Finance has completed the first near real-time cross-border [...] The post Ondo, Ripple, JPMorgan, and Mastercard Complete First 24/7 Tokenized Treasury Settlement appeared first on Blockonomi.

Pi Network (PI) trades around $0.19 with most quant models pinning it in a cramped $0.12–$0.20 band through 2026 as token unlocks, patchy listings and soft demand keep any meaningful upside firmly capped. Where PI trades today Pi Network (PI)…

Crypto pundit Bull Theory has alluded to a Russell 2000 signal, which has always triggered every major Bitcoin bull market. This signal is again said to have triggered, signaling that another major bull run may be on the horizon.  Russell 2000 Signal Points To Another Bitcoin Bull Market In an X post, Bull Theory stated […]

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The US-Iran conflict exacerbates inflation risks, potentially leading the Fed to prioritize inflation control over monetary easing. The post US-Iran conflict impacts Fed rate cut prospects amid inflation concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The automated buyback system could stabilize MEGA's value, fostering a sustainable ecosystem and potentially increasing investor confidence. The post MegaETH Foundation completes first MEGA buyback appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP Ledger Foundation unveiled a major leadership reset, marking the strongest move yet toward Ripple-independent development.

OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.5-Cyber, a modification of its flagship AI model tailored for cybersecurity tasks. It is available to a limited group of developers. The neural network is not designed for significant expansion of capabilities in the digital environment; rather, it has been trained for more flexible handling of security tasks: identifying and classifying vulnerabilities, verifying fixes, and analyzing malware. “GPT‑5.5‑Cyber will allow a limited group of partners to explore complex workflows where access specificity matters,” the startup's blog states. The release by OpenAI comes a month after the launch of Mythos, an AI model from Anthropic that garnered significant attention for its cybersecurity capabilities. The firm refrained from releasing the neural network to the public due to high security risks. Instead, it introduced Project Glasswing, an initiative for testing the tool in secure conditions. In April, OpenAI released GPT-5.4-Cyber in response, aimed at finding vulnerabilities as part of the Trusted Access for Cyber program launched in February. Voice Models The company did not stop there. OpenAI introduced three voice models: GPT‑Realtime‑2 — the first neural network with GPT‑5-level logical reasoning capabilities. It can handle more complex queries and engage in natural conversation; GPT‑Realtime‑Translate — an LLM for simultaneous translation, keeping pace with the speaker's speech; GPT‑Realtime‑Whisper — a streaming system for real-time speech-to-text conversion. Introducing GPT-Realtime-2 in the API: our most intelligent voice model yet, bringing GPT-5-class reasoning to voice agents.Voice agents are now real-time collaborators that can listen, reason, and solve complex problems as conversations unfold.Now available in the API… pic.twitter.com/2DY1LU2vO8— OpenAI (@OpenAI) May 7, 2026 GPT‑Realtime‑2 offers five levels of reasoning: minimal, low, medium, high, and very high. The context window has been expanded from 32,000 to 128,000 tokens. GPT‑Realtime‑Translate translates live speech from over 70 languages into 13. The context window is 16,000 tokens. GPT‑Realtime‑Whisper can create subtitles during meetings, conferences, lessons, broadcasts, and also generate notes and summaries during or immediately after conversations. The models are available in the Realtime API. Codex Extension for Chrome OpenAI has released a Codex extension for the Chrome browser on macOS and Windows. The tool interacts with applications and websites and operates in parallel across all tabs in the background. Codex now works directly in Chrome on macOS and Windows.It’s even better at working with apps and sites in Chrome, and now works in parallel across tabs in the background without taking over your browser.To get started, install the Chrome plugin in the Codex app. pic.twitter.com/pjtHd9gC69— OpenAI (@OpenAI) May 7, 2026 “Codex can quickly handle routine tasks in the browser such as navigating structured pages and performing complex data entry processes,” the announcement states. At each stage of task execution, the model independently selects the most suitable tool. Emergency Contact in ChatGPT OpenAI has added an “Emergency Contact” feature to ChatGPT. It allows a user (or a parent in a child's account) to designate a contact person for emergencies. If the company's “trained specialists” detect that a user has been asking questions about self-harm, the trusted contact will receive a notification. The method of contact can be chosen — messenger, email, or another ChatGPT account. Back in September 2025, OpenAI implemented parental controls in the chatbot.

JFrog (FROG) stock surges 17% after crushing Q1 estimates, raising 2026 guidance, and reporting 50% cloud revenue growth driven by AI infrastructure needs. The post JFrog (FROG) Stock Soars 17% on Stellar Q1 Earnings and AI-Driven Cloud Growth appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Bitcoin implied volatility rebounded six points from its lowest levels recorded since October 2025. Nearly $2 billion in short gamma is clustered near the $82K strike, amplifying price moves around current levels. Call selling accounted for 81% of tape activity in 24 hours as traders monetized BTC upside exposure. The skew index is shifting [...] The post Bitcoin Options Data Points to Consolidation as BTC Pushes Into $82K–$83K Range appeared first on Blockonomi.

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MegaETH has activated a MEGA token buyback program funded entirely by net revenue from its USDm stablecoin, turning Treasury‑backed yield into a standing bid for its “real‑time Ethereum” L2 token after a sharp post‑launch selloff. The MegaETH Foundation says its…

Bitcoin is trading around $80k, holding slightly above the psychological threshold that has defined the ceiling of every recovery attempt over the past three months. The ascending channel is intact, the 100-day MA reclaim is holding, and BTC is now pressing into the zone between the current price and the 200-day MA. This area is […]

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MP Materials (MP) stock surges after beating Q1 earnings estimates with record NdPr production. CEO highlights drone warfare as key demand driver. The post MP Materials (MP) Stock Soars 10% Following Strong Q1 Earnings Performance appeared first on Blockonomi.

Acting Labor Secretary Sandlin’s push for earlier Fed cuts clashes with a cautious central bank, leaving crypto trading a “higher for longer” regime even as the political drumbeat for easing grows louder. Political pressure builds for easier Fed policy Acting…

Hong Kong’s SFC flags HabitTrade in a warning on unlicensed virtual asset platforms, but the broker insists it hasn’t done regulated business or marketed services to Hong Kong investors and blames unauthorized third‑party promoters. HabitTrade has pushed back against an…

The resumption of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz may ease global supply constraints, but geopolitical tensions remain high. The post Aramco and ADNOC resume oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, questioned the necessity of issuing European stablecoins to protect monetary sovereignty. Speaking at an economic forum in Spain, she stated that the risks of such assets outweigh their potential benefits. Lagarde identified two main threats. Financial instability. Stablecoins are private liabilities. She cited the example of USDC in 2023, when the asset lost its peg to the dollar due to issues at Silicon Valley Bank.  Impact on the banking system. A mass shift of depositors from bank deposits to stablecoins would weaken banks' ability to lend to the economy and complicate inflation control. According to the ECB President, stablecoins are popular merely because they are more convenient than traditional interbank transfers. However, Europe does not need to replicate the American model. Instead of private stablecoins, the ECB is focusing on state infrastructure: Pontes project: will enable blockchain settlements directly in central bank money; Appia roadmap: aims to create a unified European ecosystem for tokenized assets by 2028. Lagarde emphasized that integrating capital markets and developing a digital euro will be more beneficial than trying to catch up with the US in issuing private tokens. She concluded that having a state "anchor" in the form of a central bank digital currency will render the use of foreign stablecoins in Europe pointless. Earlier in April, the Bank for International Settlements warned that many dollar stablecoins function more as investment instruments than as a means of payment.  Later, a consortium of 12 European banks announced the launch of a euro stablecoin.

Discover the top 5 cybersecurity stocks analysts are watching in May 2026, including Fortinet, Datadog, Cloudflare, Palo Alto, and CrowdStrike. The post 5 Cybersecurity Stocks Dominating May 2026: CrowdStrike, Datadog, and More appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ondo price surged above $0.30 after a JPMorgan-Mastercard tokenized Treasury pilot and strong Q1 growth pushed TVL to $3.53 billion. According to data from crypto.news, Ondo (ONDO) climbed to an intraday high near $0.40 on May 8 before slightly easing…

Why Choosing the Right Crypto Wallet Matters in 2026 Digital assets are growing fast. But many people lose funds not because of bad investments, but due to weak wallet setups. In 2025, wallet hacks hit 158,000 cases, affecting 80,000 users […] The post 7 Top Crypto Wallets for 2026: Secure, Easy-to-Use Picks for Every Need appeared first on Blockmanity.

Alphabet (GOOGL) stock update: Google may produce servers and drones in India, expanding beyond its $15B Visakhapatnam AI hub and data center project. The post Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock: Google Plans Server and Drone Production Expansion in India appeared first on Blockonomi.

Coinbase said AWS failures disrupted core trading services after errors spread across multiple zones. The company traced the outage to use1-az4 in AWS’s US-EAST-1 Region. Coinbase Points to AWS Failures After Trading Services Went Down Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) disclosed through Coinbase Support that a May 7 outage disrupted core trading services after failures […]

Escalating US-Iran tensions risk destabilizing the region, impacting global oil markets and increasing the likelihood of broader conflict. The post US strikes Iranian tankers as UAE reports missile, drone attacks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Zcash team is set to unveil wallets with recovery mechanisms against quantum threats within a month. This announcement was made by Josh Swihart, founder and CEO of Zcash Open Development Lab, at the Consensus conference, as reported by CoinDesk.  According to him, the complete transition of the network to post-quantum standards will take 12-18 months. Separately, the project is working on scaling to Mastercard and Visa-level throughput within a similar timeframe. Swihart stated that Zcash aims to return the industry to the original idea of private peer-to-peer payments. He noted that Bitcoin functions well as a store of value and ETF instrument, but is "fundamentally broken" as a confidential settlement system due to its fully transparent ledger. Open balances allow governments and other participants to track users' assets and potentially apply seizure mechanisms or pressure, the expert emphasized.  Zcash Rally Over the past week, the price of ZEC has risen by more than 60%. On May 6, the asset's rate exceeded $585 for the first time since November 2025.  At the time of writing, the coin is trading around $571 (-0.1% for the day).  Hourly chart of ZEC/USDT on Binance. Source: TradingView.  A driving factor was a statement by Multicoin Capital co-founder Tushar Jain: since February, the fund has formed a "significant position" in Zcash.  An additional factor is the growth of ZEC's shielded supply. Currently, about 30% of coins in circulation are in the private pool — a historical maximum for the network.  According to Swihart, user demand is channeled through the mobile wallet Zodl (formerly Zashi). In October, it integrated an intent system from the NEAR protocol. This allowed for the direct exchange of Bitcoin, Solana, USDC, and other assets into shielded ZEC.  🛡️ The Zolana Bridge is live.Your Intent: $ZEC on Solana.Delivered: with NEAR Intents + OmniBridge powering Zcash’s $ZEC token on Solana. pic.twitter.com/cXBqgCXXTK— NEAR Protocol (@NEARProtocol) October 16, 2025 Since its launch, approximately $700 million has passed through this route — primarily between USD, USDC, and ZEC.  Accelerating Block Processing and New Bridges The Zcash community is actively discussing reducing block processing time from 75 to 25 seconds. This is expected to enhance the network's convenience for payments and expand possibilities for mass settlement scenarios. Cross-chain bridges for Zcash in Solana and Hyperliquid are already operational, noted Helius founder Mert Mumtaz.  Swihart announced a voting mechanism for ZEC holders via Zodl. This tool will not replace formal governance but will create an additional feedback channel within the “rough consensus” model. Back in December 2025, Barry Silbert, founder and CEO of Digital Currency Group, predicted a shift in focus from Bitcoin towards Zcash. 

Fastly (FSLY) stock gains 3.9% following Raymond James upgrade to Outperform and Citigroup's price target increase to $25 after record Q1 results. The post Fastly (FSLY) Stock Surges Following Multiple Analyst Upgrades and Price Target Increases appeared first on Blockonomi.

Re's switch to Chainlink CCIP underscores a growing industry trend prioritizing security and resilience in cross-chain operations. The post Re drops LayerZero and goes all-in on Chainlink CCIP for cross-chain transfers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Coinbase, Block and Crypto.com have all cited AI to justify recent cuts, though Scale AI’s Jason Droege suspects companies are using the technology as cover.

NSW Police said the Bitcoin was allegedly linked to illegal darknet marketplace activity involving drugs and weapons.

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Criminal teams behind wrench attacks usually consist of three to five people, often posing as delivery drivers or luring victims into ambushes, said CertiK.

TLDR: Bitcoin Open Interest has posted its largest increase of 2026, now exceeding levels recorded during the 2025 ATH formation. Binance leads derivatives market share at 34%, with a monthly average Open Interest of $2.5 billion recorded on May 5. Gate.io and Bybit follow with $1.75B and $1.15B respectively, showing broad capital return across major [...] The post Bitcoin Open Interest Surges to 2026 Record, Blowing Past Every 2025 ATH Session appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR: XRP perpetual trading volume on Binance remains close to historically weak October 2024 levels. Binance XRP derivatives data shows traders are avoiding aggressive leveraged market positioning. Glassnode reported XRP daily new addresses dropped nearly 85% since December 2024 highs. XRP network activity and derivatives participation both reflect weaker speculative market demand. XRP derivatives activity [...] The post XRP Derivatives Activity Stays Near October 2024 Lows as Binance Volume Weakens appeared first on Blockonomi.

Dogecoin (DOGE) now worth more than the NFT market eight times.

Mobile zero‑days and SDK flaws are shredding wallet trust, pushing serious users toward isolated, multi‑device signing to shrink the blast radius. The latest wave of mobile vulnerabilities is again exposing how much trust retail users unknowingly place in third‑party software…

AI crypto trading bots gain popularity in 2026 as beginners seek automated passive income strategies. The cryptocurrency market in 2026 is evolving faster than ever. With Bitcoin regaining upward momentum and institutional capital continuing to enter the space, trading environments…

Michael Saylor’s Strategy could buy roughly $30 billion worth of bitcoin this year if its current acquisition pace holds, according to JPMorgan analysts, marking a potential acceleration beyond the company’s already aggressive treasury playbook. The estimate comes after Strategy added 145,834 BTC so far this year, worth around $11 billion, with JPMorgan noting that much […]

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One of the other major developments in the past week was the counter-lawsuit initiated by the Trump-backed WLFI against Justin Sun.

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The release of UFO files may enhance public trust in government transparency and spark renewed interest in extraterrestrial research. The post US government publishes never-before-seen UFO files appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

April jobs report shows 115,000 positions added, beating 65,000 forecast. Unemployment at 4.3%, but 3.6% wage growth lags 4% inflation rate. The post April Jobs Report Surprises: 115,000 Positions Added Despite Economic Headwinds appeared first on Blockonomi.

Qualcomm (QCOM) stock surged 6% after Daiwa upgraded to Outperform with a $225 price target, though Wall Street consensus remains neutral at $176.54. The post Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock Surges 6% Following Daiwa Upgrade to Outperform appeared first on Blockonomi.

The prediction platform Kalshi completed a Series F funding round, raising $1 billion. The project's valuation has increased to $22 billion. The leading investor was Coatue. Other participants included Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, IVP, Paradigm, Morgan Stanley, and ARK Invest. This marks Kalshi's third closed round in the past seven months. The company plans to use the funds to work with institutional clients such as hedge funds, asset managers, and insurance companies. Kalshi also intends to develop block trading tools, risk management products, and broker integration. According to the company, institutional trading volume has increased by 800% over the past six months. The platform's annual turnover rose from $52 billion to $178 billion. Kalshi holds over 90% of the prediction market in the United States. The project's head, Tarek Mansour, compared the industry's growth rate to that of the AI sector. He believes the segment could reach a trillion dollars. In March, the combined trading volume amounted to $25.7 billion. The main drivers were bets on sporting events and crypto assets. The total turnover of Kalshi and Polymarket (the platform's main competitor) has exceeded $150 billion since their inception. At the time of writing, the former holds 57.4% of the market, while the latter holds 30.1%. Source: Dune. In terms of nominal turnover, Polymarket leads with $82.59 billion compared to Kalshi's $75.9 billion. Source: Dune Polymarket is in talks to raise $400 million. If successful, the company will be valued at $15 billion. In April, Bernstein analysts predicted that prediction platforms could grow to $1 trillion.

Akamai (AKAM) stock jumped 23% premarket after securing a $1.8B AI infrastructure deal with a frontier model provider. Q1 earnings beat estimates. The post Akamai (AKAM) Stock Rockets 23% Following Massive $1.8B AI Cloud Contract appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Fed Governor Cook supports fractional ownership tokens as a tool for expanding capital market access in emerging economies. U.S. tokenized assets surpassed $25 billion, more than doubling in market capitalization within a single year. Smart contracts can automate margin calls and collateral substitutions, reducing manual steps and operational costs. Around-the-clock blockchain trading could accelerate [...] The post Tokenization in Financial Markets: Fed Governor Weighs Opportunities Against Systemic Risks appeared first on Blockonomi.

HubSpot (HUBS) shares crashed 24% despite beating Q1 estimates as weak FY26 guidance and sales disruptions led to analyst downgrades from major firms. The post HubSpot (HUBS) Stock Plunges 24% Following Disappointing Future Growth Outlook appeared first on Blockonomi.

Robo.ai (AIIO) stock jumped 70% premarket after unveiling a $100M all-stock deal to acquire AI data company Neurovia, scheduled to close by June 16. The post Robo.ai (AIIO) Stock Soars 70% on $100M Neurovia AI Acquisition Announcement appeared first on Blockonomi.

Swiss Bitcoin reserve campaign ends after failing to gather enough signatures for referendum. SNB cites volatility concerns in rejecting crypto holdings. The post Switzerland Abandons Bitcoin Reserve Push After Missing Signature Goal appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Toyota (TM) stock dropped 3% after reporting lower annual profit and issuing weak guidance due to U.S. tariffs and Middle East conflict impacts. The post Toyota (TM) Stock Plunges 3% on Weak Profit Forecast Amid Tariff and Geopolitical Risks appeared first on Blockonomi.

FX and Crypto Markets in 2026: Current Landscape Global markets in 2026 feel more fragmented than unified. Macro risks and geopolitics still dominate, but they don’t hit every asset the same way. FX remains the centre of global liquidity, while crypto is slowly becoming part of institutional portfolios. According to the Bank for International Settlements, [...] The post Forex and Crypto Trends to Watch in 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Re Protocol migrates from LayerZero to Chainlink CCIP after an internal cross-chain security evaluation. reUSD, with a $160M+ market cap, will use CCIP exclusively for secure multi-chain token distribution. Each CCIP bridge lane is secured by 16 independent node operators, adding redundant transaction validation. CCIP’s SOC 2 Type 2 attestation gives reUSD transfers institutional-grade [...] The post Re Protocol Drops LayerZero for Chainlink CCIP as Exclusive Cross-Chain Bridge for reUSD appeared first on Blockonomi.

Taiwan’s stock market extended its strong artificial intelligence-fueled rally in April, with investors pouring into semiconductor and technology shares as AI demand continued lifting exports and economic growth. According to Bank of America, the TWSE Index climbed 22.7% month-over-month to…

Israel's sustained military presence in Lebanon could prolong regional instability, complicating diplomatic resolutions and affecting geopolitical dynamics. The post Israel maintains military presence in Lebanon amid Hezbollah conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Anthropic is seeking $50B in new funding at a $900B valuation as revenue climbs to $45B. The round could close within weeks and surpass OpenAI's value. The post Anthropic Eyes Nearly $1 Trillion Valuation in Massive $50B Funding Push appeared first on Blockonomi.

Anthropic is pursuing a $50B funding round that could value the Claude AI maker at $900B, driven by surging revenue now nearing $45B annually. The post Anthropic Eyes Nearly $1 Trillion Valuation With Massive $50B Fundraise appeared first on Blockonomi.

The Trump-Xi summit could reshape US-China relations, impacting global trade dynamics and geopolitical stability amid ongoing tensions. The post Trump to meet Xi in Beijing amid US-Iran tensions, cruise virus concerns downplayed appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Sony (SONY) stock dropped ~4% as FY2026 profit forecast missed expectations despite strong FY2025 results showing 13% income growth and ¥500B buyback plan. The post Sony (SONY) Stock Dips 4% Despite Strong Earnings as Future Guidance Disappoints appeared first on Blockonomi.