Bitcoin Magazine SEC Prepares to Open the Door to Tokenized Stocks: Report The U.S. SEC is putting the finishing touches on a framework that would allow digital, blockchain-based versions of publicly traded stocks to trade on crypto platforms. This post SEC Prepares to Open the Door to Tokenized Stocks: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Pro-crypto lawyer Bill Morgan has stirred debate following recent crypto market conditions, asserting that there is a strong correlation between XRP and Bitcoin price moves.

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BNB Chain Gets x402 as Binance introduces HTTP-Native programmable payments.

On May 18, the net outflow from American spot bitcoin ETFs reached $648.6 million, marking the worst daily result since late January. Source: SoSoValue. The primary pressure was on BlackRock's IBIT ($448 million), followed by 21Shares' ARKB ($109 million) and Fidelity's FBTC ($63 million). Other funds showed minor changes. Investors withdrew $86 million from Ethereum instruments. The smaller outflow is likely due to reduced institutional interest in the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Source: SoSoValue. Outflows from crypto products have continued since last week. Between May 11 and 15, bitcoin ETFs lost $1 billion, while ETH ETFs saw outflows of $255 million. Despite a series of sell-offs, the sector's overall result since the launch of the funds remains positive. As of the time of writing, the total net inflow into bitcoin funds since launch has reached $57.6 billion. Source: SoSoValue. Asset management companies control about 6.25% of the digital gold's issuance, with a total value exceeding $100 billion. Ethereum funds have slightly more modest results, with a net inflow of $11.75 billion and $12.2 billion in assets under management (~4.77% of supply). Source: SoSoValue. Market Conditions Outflows from institutional structures occur amid a correction in bitcoin prices. Over the past week, the coin has lost nearly 5%. Currently, the leading cryptocurrency is trading around $76,800. Hourly chart BTC/USDT on Binance. Source: TradingView. Most top-10 altcoins by market capitalization are also in the "red zone." Source: CoinMarketCap. Ethereum has fallen to $2,100 (-7% over seven days), BNB is trading at $640 (-3%), and SOL at $84 (-11%). The cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index has once again entered the "extreme fear" zone, dropping to 25 points. Source: Alternative.me. An analyst under the pseudonym Darkforst noted the disappearance of realized profits among bitcoin investors. The weekly average is now around $1.7 billion, similar to levels seen at the end of the 2022 bear market. 📉 Realized profits across the market have been almost completely wiped out.With BTC trading around $80,000, very few investors seem able to realize meaningful profits, or at least not on a significant scale.💥 Weekly averaged realized profit is now sitting around $1.7B,… pic.twitter.com/kS4t93Gexc— Darkfost (@Darkfost_Coc) May 19, 2026 "It seems that at a price of around $80,000, only a few investors have been able to realize substantial profits, at least on a significant scale," the expert noted. MN Trading founder Michaël van de Poppe pointed out that a gap remains on the CME at the $79,100 level. #Bitcoin doesn't look great.Far from it. Five consecutive days of red candles, liquidations on the long side, Michael Saylor buying another $2 billion in assets, and there's no momentum at all taking place.There's still an outstanding CME gap at $79,100 waiting for the… pic.twitter.com/PMYTp0sIdy— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) May 19, 2026 He considers this mark a critically important resistance area, the breach of which should restore market momentum. In a negative scenario, the analyst expects a drop to around $65,000. Among the restraining factors, van de Poppe highlighted the rise in oil prices and bond yields.Earlier, JPMorgan suggested that Ethereum might continue to lag behind Bitcoin.

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XRP is moving quietly, but the blockchain activity surrounding it is becoming louder by the day. Fresh exchange flow data has sparked speculation that large buyers may be accumulating behind the scenes while the market remains focused on price consolidation. The question now is who is buying all the XRP leaving exchanges, and why it […]

Flare's integration and XRP Alliance could significantly enhance XRP's DeFi utility, attracting new users and fostering ecosystem growth. The post Flare integrates D’CENT wallets with XRP yield vaults, launches XRP Alliance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A network of nine interconnected accounts on Polymarket has been discovered, having earned over $2.4 million from bets related to U.S. military actions. The suspicious activity was identified by the analytical platform Bubblemaps. NEW | 🇺🇸 The biggest military insider?A cluster of accounts made $2.4M betting on US military action with a 98% win rateNo one spotted him before 🧵 pic.twitter.com/rsdjObZ9md— Bubblemaps (@bubblemaps) May 18, 2026 The win rate of these wallets was 98%. Analysts used transaction visualization and discovered a cluster of four wallets created days before the U.S. strikes on Iran on February 28. These accounts bet on events with low odds, each earning about $400,000. Later, experts linked them to five more addresses based on the timing of trades and the size of positions. All nine accounts transferred funds through centralized exchanges within narrow time frames to common wallets. The group exhibited abnormal confidence in event outcomes. Large bets were placed days before: the attack on Iran on February 28; the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei; the ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran. To maximize profits, account holders spread bets across different dates. To divert attention, they made small losing trades. Nicolas Vaiman, co-founder of Bubblemaps, noted in an interview with 60 Minutes that the group is almost entirely focused on U.S. military operation markets and consistently dominates the profit leaderboards. “We spotted nine Polymarket accounts, all connected, who made, collectively,$2.4 million betting almost exclusively on U.S. military operations,” says Nicolas Vaiman, co-founder of the small data analytics firm Bubblemaps.“And now here's the crazy part: 98% win rate.”… pic.twitter.com/YQmRSn30UW— 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) May 17, 2026 Bubblemaps lacks direct evidence linking these wallets to specific individuals or agencies. However, the contact structure and near-perfect success rate "raise serious questions about who is behind them." In April, the U.S. Department of Justice charged active-duty serviceman Gannon Kane Van Dyke, suspected of using classified information for betting on Polymarket.

Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock jumped 5.1% after Q1 revenue hit $200M, beating estimates. Analysts raised targets as Neutron launch nears. Full analysis inside. The post Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Surges 5% on Strong Earnings and Neutron Launch Anticipation appeared first on Blockonomi.

Senator Warren questions OCC crypto trust charters’ legality under National Bank Act. Senator Elizabeth Warren has accused the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) of potentially violating the National Bank Act by greenlighting a wave of national trust…

AI’s surging demand for power-hungry data centers is turning listed Bitcoin miners into strategic infrastructure plays, with Bernstein flagging nearly $90 billion of announced AI partnerships that could redraw the sector’s economics. Bernstein’s latest research argues that the AI data…

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Bitcoin’s push toward $80,000 earlier this month has sparked the fastest growth in BTC perpetual futures open interest recorded so far in 2026, with Binance capturing the largest share of new derivatives capital. Open Interest Posts Strongest 2026 Surge Open interest is the measure of the total value of all active, unsettled futures positions across […]

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BlackRock's Bitcoin transfer to Coinbase highlights institutional influence on crypto markets, potentially affecting investor confidence and market dynamics. The post BlackRock sends 5,847 Bitcoin worth $450M to Coinbase amid ongoing crypto market swings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Estonia's FIU suspends Zondacrypto's license, blocking new deposits while allowing withdrawals. Exchange faces 30-day compliance deadline or full revocation. The post Zondacrypto Faces License Suspension in Estonia as Withdrawal Crisis Deepens appeared first on Blockonomi.

Zeta Global (ZETA) stock rallied 11.6% after securing an OpenAI advertising deal. Q1 revenue jumped 50% YoY, BofA reinstated coverage with Buy rating at $24. The post Zeta Global (ZETA) Stock Climbs 12% Following OpenAI Partnership Announcement appeared first on Blockonomi.

AMD stock analysis following Evercore's $579 price target and Citi's $460 forecast. Examining AI chip demand, server CPU growth, and China market prospects. The post Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Stock: Should You Buy After Analyst Upgrades? appeared first on Blockonomi.

The pressure of the FED's decision echoes in cryptocurrency market, bringing up possibilities of another correction.

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Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Becomes Lifeline for Activists as HRF Unveils ‘Bitcoin for Nonprofits’ Guide The Human Rights Foundation has released a new Bitcoin playbook showing how nonprofits and activist groups can bypass financial censorship and operate independently when governments weaponize the banking system. This post Bitcoin Becomes Lifeline for Activists as HRF Unveils ‘Bitcoin for Nonprofits’ Guide first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Costco (COST) stock jumps 2.6% as Oppenheimer raises price target to $1,160. Strong April sales and dividend hike fuel optimism ahead of May 28 earnings. The post Costco (COST) Stock Gains as Analysts Raise Price Targets Before Quarterly Report appeared first on Blockonomi.

Western Digital (WDC) stock fell 4.84% despite launching quantum-safe encryption. Analysts maintain Strong Buy rating with $504 target. Up 170% YTD. The post Western Digital (WDC) Stock: Quantum-Resistant Storage Technology Drives Long-Term Security Strategy appeared first on Blockonomi.

Armitage's launch signifies a shift towards more sophisticated DeFi infrastructure, enhancing risk management and yield optimization in crypto lending. The post Wintermute launches Armitage to deploy trading intelligence across onchain lending markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Mistral AI acquires Austrian physics AI startup Emmi AI, expanding its industrial platform for aerospace, automotive, and semiconductor manufacturing clients. The post Mistral AI Strengthens Industrial Push With Emmi AI Acquisition appeared first on Blockonomi.

Pump.fun pulled in $124.7 million in Q1 2026, making it Solana’s largest revenue generator even as memecoin activity cooled, while the network’s RWA market cap crossed $2 billion.

The integration into D’CENT Wallet does not require any new chain, wallet, or gas token.

South Korea's KB Financial Group (KBFG) has completed the proof-of-concept phase for a stablecoin pegged to the won. KBFG tested a full cycle of financial services based on the asset, reports Yonhap. The pilot involved payment operator KG Inicis, blockchain platform Kaia, and fintech company OpenAsset.  During the pilot, KBFG examined several use cases for the asset: Cross-border transfers: the won-based stablecoin was converted into a dollar equivalent through Kaia's on-chain liquidity and sent to a bank account in Vietnam. The operation took less than three minutes, with fees 87% lower than the SWIFT system; Offline payments: payments via QR code were tested in Hollys coffee shops without using a separate crypto wallet. On the backend, the transaction was automatically executed through a smart contract. Developers focused on transferring the internal settlement infrastructure to blockchain while maintaining the usual user experience. They emphasized that it was not a separate service but an integrated system. KB Kookmin (part of KBFG) is the largest bank in the country with assets exceeding 584.9 trillion won (~$424 billion).  Group representatives stressed their readiness to launch commercial tools as soon as the regulatory framework is established. The adoption of a digital assets law in South Korea is delayed due to disagreements between the central bank and the Financial Services Commission regarding the issuance rules for "stablecoins." In April, Bank of Korea Governor Hyun Song Shin announced plans to expand the use of CBDC and deposit tokens. According to him, this is necessary to adapt the monetary system to digital transformation. 

BlackRock announced the official launch of "B-LEND" (BlackRock Ledger-based Enterprise Network for Debt) today, May 19, 2026.

Tenstorrent, an AI chip startup, is in early acquisition discussions with Intel and Qualcomm, with potential valuations reaching $5 billion or higher. The post Tenstorrent AI Chip Startup Attracts Acquisition Interest from Intel and Qualcomm appeared first on Blockonomi.

AeroVironment (AVAV) stock hovers near lows as MAYHEM 10 modular drone debuts. Can this autonomous battlefield platform revive investor confidence? The post AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock: MAYHEM 10 Drone Could Signal Major Turnaround Near 52-Week Lows appeared first on Blockonomi.

Japan's FSA approves new stablecoin regulations effective June 2026, allowing foreign digital payment instruments to operate under strict licensing rules. The post Japan Establishes Regulatory Framework for Overseas Stablecoins by June 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

G7 Finance Ministers meet in Paris on May 18 and 19 to talk about the fallout from Iran tensions, rising oil past $107, and how it all hits global markets. While Ethereum and Solana drop with the sell-off, the crypto bull run positioning that matters most is happening at the presale level, and Pepeto at [...] The post Could the Next Crypto Bull Run Start at a G7 Meeting While Pepeto, ETH, and SOL Prepare for Liftoff appeared first on Blockonomi.

Nvidia (NVDA) ships Vera CPUs to OpenAI, Anthropic, Oracle, and SpaceXAI. OCI plans hyperscale deployment of hundreds of thousands of units in 2026. The post Nvidia (NVDA) Begins Shipping Vera CPUs to AI Giants Including OpenAI and Anthropic appeared first on Blockonomi.

Canaan Inc. has been selected to supply hash-to-heat equipment to a district heating network in the Nordic region, deploying its Avalon A1566HA hydro-cooled mining units to deliver hot water directly to residential customers. Canaan Deploys 920 Avalon A1566HA Miners to Heat 2,800 Homes in Nordic District Network The project uses Canaan‘s (Nasdaq: CAN) hydro-cooled Avalon […]

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TD Cowen has raised its price target on Strategy shares after the firm said the company’s recent Bitcoin accumulation and debt management moves have improved both its per-share Bitcoin exposure and balance sheet position. According to a Tuesday research note…

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Crypto wrench attacks are pushing exchanges to spend more on security, with Coinbase CEO protection costs near $8.7M in 2025.

Standard Chartered (STAN) stock fell over 1% as the bank revealed plans to cut 7,000 jobs by 2030, replacing back-office positions with AI technology. The post Standard Chartered (STAN) Shares Slide as Bank Unveils Plan to Eliminate 7,000 Positions by 2030 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Cerebras (CBRS) stock rose 6% on S&P index fast-track news, following a 68% IPO surge. Revenue grew 2,000%, but customer concentration poses risks. The post Cerebras Systems (CBRS) Stock Jumps 6% Following S&P Index Fast-Track News appeared first on Blockonomi.

[PRESS RELEASE – Nuremberg, Germany, May 19th, 2026] Based on Coinbird DCA Calculator data: monthly Bitcoin buying since 2015 returned +4,515%, while investors would still have endured a 76.72% drawdown, and DCA underperformed lump-sum investing in Coinbird’s tested shorter-term scenarios New analysis from independent crypto comparison platform Coinbird shows what disciplined monthly Bitcoin buying since […]

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Ethereum remains under persistent selling pressure after failing to reclaim key resistance zones, with recent price action pointing to weakening bullish momentum and a growing probability of deeper retracement. The market is now testing critical support levels that could determine ETH’s next major move. Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart Ethereum has extended its corrective […]

[PRESS RELEASE – New York, USA, May 19th, 2026] Ape and Pepe (APEPE), a Polygon-based, community-driven hybrid meme ecosystem project, has officially announced the launch of “Community FLOW,” a new initiative aimed at expanding global community engagement and enhancing ecosystem transparency. The launch of Community FLOW is part of APEPE’s long-term ecosystem expansion strategy focused […]

An SEC veteran clarifies that Ripple never faced a gag order, while Binance removes low-volume BTC and UNI pairs, and a new Shai-Hulud malware version wave hits Web3.

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Citi upgrades SanDisk (SNDK) stock target to $2,025, suggesting 52% upside. AI data center demand and $6B buyback program fuel bullish outlook. The post SanDisk (SNDK) Stock Gains Citi’s $2,025 Price Target: Can It Surge 52% Higher? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Alphabet (GOOGL) stock rises as Google partners with Blackstone on $5B AI cloud venture using TPU chips, challenging CoreWeave and Nebius in compute market. The post Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock Rises as Google Partners with Blackstone on $5B AI Cloud Initiative appeared first on Blockonomi.

GE Aerospace (GE) stock gains attention with AI tool that designs hypersonic ramjet engines in seconds instead of months. Defense segment targets $13B sales. The post GE Aerospace (GE) Stock Surges as AI Slashes Hypersonic Engine Development Time by 99% appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitget Wallet integrates Kraken xStocks, enabling users to trade 130+ tokenized equities alongside crypto with zero fees and 24/7 access. The post Bitget Wallet Partners with Kraken to Offer 130+ Tokenized Stocks appeared first on Blockonomi.

Home Depot (HD) stock climbed after Q1 earnings beat Wall Street expectations with $3.43 EPS and $41.77B revenue. Full-year guidance unchanged. The post Home Depot (HD) Stock Gains as Q1 Results Surpass Analyst Expectations appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitget Wallet brings 130 xStocks tokenized equities to 90M+ users, expanding RWA access as tokenized stocks near $1.5B market cap worldwide.

[PRESS RELEASE – Vilnius, Lithuania, May 19th, 2026] A new card skin, a crypto reward for first-time users, and a donation to the Elina Svitolina Foundation with every activation — a chance to make an impact on and off the court. WhiteBIT, the largest European cryptocurrency exchange by traffic, has announced a new initiative with its […]

Ripple’s XRP remains trapped in a prolonged consolidation phase after months of persistent bearish pressure, with recent price action reflecting indecision and a lack of strong directional momentum. The asset is now hovering near critical support levels, where the next breakout could define the medium-term trend. Ripple Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily […]

The XRP Ledger community is debating whether an approaching v3.1.3 upgrade amounts to a hard fork after infrastructure operators warned that nodes failing to update before the fix amendment activates will no longer be able to communicate with the network. The dispute erupted after XRPL validator operator Vet said version 3.1.3 of rippled had been […]

The self-custodial wallet platform integrated Kraken-backed xStocks infrastructure, adding more than 130 tokenized stocks and ETFs for users.

Bitcoin hovered near $76,738 early Tuesday as traders watched a tightening consolidation range follow a strong multiweek advance. Technical indicators across the one-hour, four-hour, and daily charts remained mixed, pointing to cautious momentum. Support around $76,000 held as the critical level shaping near-term price direction. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the one-hour bitcoin chart, intraday price […]

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Stock futures decline Tuesday with Nasdaq down 0.8% as Treasury yields rise above 4.6%. Nvidia earnings Wednesday could determine AI trade direction. The post Tech Stocks Tumble in Pre-Market as Treasury Yields Surge Past 4.6% appeared first on Blockonomi.

ASML stock edges lower as CEO confirms High-NA chips arriving soon. Institutional investors boost positions despite TSMC's concerns over $400M tool costs. The post ASML (ASML) Stock: High-NA EUV Chips Expected Within Months Despite TSMC Pricing Concerns appeared first on Blockonomi.

Canaan (CAN) stock fell 7% after revealing an 8 MW Nordic district heating project using Avalon miners to supply heat to 2,800 homes sustainably. The post Canaan (CAN) Stock Slides 7% Despite Major Nordic Heating Initiative Launch appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP Ledger hard fork debate grows as David Schwartz explains XRPL upgrades before the 3.1.3 fix amendment activates on May 27.

Australia-based platform opens contract tiers from $15 to $300,000, targeting investors seeking direct exposure to mined Bitcoin output without ASIC hardware overhead. The fourth Bitcoin halving cut the block reward to 3.125 BTC. Since then, anyone running the numbers on…

A solana staker who locked up nearly a million tokens five years ago has now offloaded more than $137 million worth of sol, but still has $32 million staked. Five Years Staked, One Year Selling A veteran solana holder sold another 30,000 sol for approximately $2.56 million, bringing their total recorded exits to 965,274 SOL […]

RLUSD supply expands with nearly 40 million tokens minted.

Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting invested $97M in defense stocks including Lockheed Martin, RTX, Northrop Grumman, and L3Harris in early 2026. The post Gina Rinehart Deploys $97M Into U.S. Defense Giants RTX, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman appeared first on Blockonomi.

Saudi Aramco and Pasqal have unveiled Saudi Arabia's first quantum computer and introduced the Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS) platform.  The quantum processor was deployed back in November 2025, but full operation has only now become feasible. The device is housed in Aramco's data centre. The system is based on Pasqal's processor with 200 programmable qubits, built using neutral atom technology.  QCaaS is designed for both internal company projects and external users—research centres, universities, and businesses. Access to the system is provided through Pasqal's cloud infrastructure. According to the press release, the service is aimed at industrial tasks in energy, material studies, and other industrial sectors. The project also develops quantum-hybrid solutions. Among the application areas already being tested by partners are: port logistics optimisation; carbon dioxide storage; well logistics; drilling rig placement planning. Under the partnership terms, Aramco acts as the anchor customer and develops the roadmap for applied cases. Pasqal is responsible for cloud access and connecting external users.  Ahmad Al Khowaiter, Aramco's Executive Vice President of Technology and Innovation, linked the launch to the development of local expertise in quantum computing. He stated that the company is focusing on joint research and training specialists within the country.  “Let this achievement be a catalyst for an innovation-based economy, creating highly efficient, promising jobs for our youth and contributing to the implementation of [the national scientific programme],” noted Al Khowaiter. Pasqal's CEO, Wasik Bokhari, stated that the project demonstrates the transition of quantum computing from demonstration scenarios to business applications. Aramco recalled that its venture arm, Wa’ed Ventures, invested in Pasqal back in January 2023. Following this, the parties launched a separate programme for quantum computing for operational tasks with high potential value. The focus is on scenarios where the quantum-hybrid approach can surpass the capabilities of classical computing. Earlier, in March, the US Department of Energy announced plans to develop a quantum computer.

Quantum computing is transitioning from laboratory experiments to real-world applications, according to Petra Florisoon, IBM Quantum's Global Sales Director, as reported by Maeil Business. At the IBM Quantum Connect APAC conference in Seoul, she confirmed plans to achieve the first verified instances of quantum advantage by the end of 2026. Florisoon also announced the development of a large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer, IBM Quantum Starling, by 2029. It will be capable of executing quantum circuits involving 100 million gates on 200 logical qubits. The system is being developed at a facility in Poughkeepsie, New York. After 2033, the company plans to transition to the Blue Jay device with 2000 logical qubits and 1 billion operations. IBM's roadmap. Source: IBM. According to Florisoon, quantum computing is "no longer a technology of the future." IBM is currently promoting the concept of "quantum utility"—a stage where such systems provide practical benefits to businesses and research centers, although they do not yet surpass classical computers in all aspects. The next stage is quantum advantage—a situation where such a computer solves a problem faster, cheaper, or more accurately than classical methods. As a prime example, the company cited a joint project with Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN, and IBM. Researchers modeled a protein-ligand complex consisting of 12,635 atoms. The company claims this is the largest heterogeneous quantum-classical electronic structure calculation to date. The calculations used two IBM quantum computers and two supercomputers. The work simultaneously involved a QPU, CPU, and GPU. This allowed them to: scale the system by 40 times; increase accuracy by 210 times; utilize up to 94 qubits. Another case involves Australia's Q-CTRL. The company claimed it completed a materials science task on the IBM Quantum platform more than 3000 times faster than the classical approach. The quantum algorithm completed the task in about two minutes, whereas the classical calculation took over 100 hours. There is no independent verification of these data yet. International Partnerships IBM has paid special attention to Asian infrastructure. Since November 2024, IBM Quantum System One with a 127-qubit Eagle processor has been operational at Yonsei University in South Korea. The company describes the system as part of the national research infrastructure in quantum technologies. In Japan, the firm collaborates with the RIKEN institute. In 2025, the partners integrated the Fugaku supercomputer with IBM Quantum System Two, featuring a 156-qubit Heron processor. RIKEN described the project as the first deployment of IBM Quantum System Two outside North America. In May, Saudi Aramco and Pasqal launched access to the first quantum computer in Saudi Arabia and introduced the Quantum Computing as a Service platform.

Canaan (CAN) stock drops 10% after reporting Q1 loss of $0.86 per ADS and issuing Q2 revenue guidance 59% below Wall Street consensus estimates. The post Canaan (CAN) Stock Plummets 10% on Disappointing Q1 Results and Dire Q2 Forecast appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ohio Bitcoin Ponzi operator Rathnakishore Giri gets 9 years for $10M fraud after promising risk-free returns and seeking new crypto victims.

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Bitcoin price remained under pressure on Monday as weakening technical indicators, heavy ETF outflows, and rising geopolitical tensions continued weighing on investor sentiment, with traders increasingly watching whether BTC could revisit the key $75,000 support zone next. According to data…

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Japan's regulatory shift could enhance global stablecoin integration, fostering innovation while ensuring robust oversight and user protection. The post Japan’s FSA opens qualified path for foreign trust-type stablecoins under new payment rules appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bubblemaps’ investigation found a cluster of nine accounts that generated $2.4 million with a near-perfect win rate on Polymarket contracts tied to major US military operations.

BNB Chain's quantum defense tests highlight the trade-off between enhanced security and reduced network efficiency, impacting future scalability. The post Binance’s BNB Chain tests quantum defense, sees 40% drop in throughput appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP Ledger sees massive adoption, pushing XRP’s real-world asset ecosystem to surge past $3.53 billion in total value.

Oil prices declined after Trump postponed Iran strike following Gulf state appeals. Brent crude stays above $110, up 80% year-to-date amid Hormuz closure. The post Crude Oil Retreats After Trump Suspends Iran Military Action Following Gulf State Intervention appeared first on Blockonomi.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong sees AI agent payments outgrowing humans as x402 records 75M monthly transactions and Base leads USDC use soon.

Alphabet (GOOGL) stock surged to $404.47, nearing a $5T market cap. Q1 earnings beat expectations, Berkshire tripled its stake, and Google I/O drives AI hype. The post Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock Surges to New Heights as $5 Trillion Valuation Looms appeared first on Blockonomi.

EchoStar (SATS) stock has doubled on its SpaceX stake. With IPO filing imminent and price targets at $161, here's what investors should know now. The post EchoStar (SATS) Stock: Your Gateway to SpaceX Ownership Ahead of IPO appeared first on Blockonomi.

Meanwhile, ONDO has rocketed by double-digits today, followed by NEAR and M.

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XRP is passing through an unusual stage where institutional inflows drop severely, creating lack of volume on the network.

Nvidia (NVDA) reports Q1 FY27 earnings May 20. Wall Street forecasts a beat with EPS of $1.75+ on $78.85B revenue. Analysts see 26-35% upside potential. The post Nvidia (NVDA) Stock: Analyst Predictions Ahead of May 20 Earnings Report appeared first on Blockonomi.

A new 2026 comparison of 7 leading mobile crypto wallets explores how Android and iPhone apps now combine self-custody, DeFi access, and many other features. A mobile crypto wallet has long stopped being just an app for storing BTC or…

Bitcoin’s fourth halving is now well in the rearview mirror as fewer than 100,000 blocks remain. The network is entering the final stretch before the next reward cut, expected around April 2028. The Clock Is Ticking on Block 1,050,000 Live data shows fewer than 100,034 blocks remain between today and Bitcoin’s next halving, pegged at […]

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Bitcoin miners' shift to AI infrastructure could stabilize revenue, but success hinges on execution and adapting facilities for AI needs. The post Bernstein sees upside for bitcoin miners amid $90B in AI deals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Salesforce (CRM) stock jumped 3.4% as Agentforce hit $800M ARR. Trading at 12.7x forward earnings, analysts project 45% upside to $260.48 target. The post Salesforce (CRM) Stock Climbs 3.4% as Agentforce Momentum Counters AI Disruption Concerns appeared first on Blockonomi.

Japan's LDP endorses AI-powered financial system with tokenized yen and blockchain technology, targeting 24/7 automated transactions and regional cooperation. The post Japan Moves Forward with AI-Driven Finance and Digital Yen Integration appeared first on Blockonomi.

Micron (MU) stock fell 17% this week, but analysts raised price targets to $1,100 citing AI-driven memory demand and potential Samsung production disruptions. The post Micron (MU) Stock Plunges 17% in a Week as Analysts Raise Targets to $1,100 appeared first on Blockonomi.

ServiceNow (NOW) stock surged 9% post-AI reveal. Bank of America starts Buy coverage with $130 target as analysts see 37% upside potential ahead. The post ServiceNow (NOW) Stock Jumps 9% on AI Product Launch: Analysts Target 37% Upside appeared first on Blockonomi.

Swan Bitcoin has been sued for allegedly using insider access to pull nearly $1 billion in Bitcoin and cash from Prime Trust days before its 2023 bankruptcy filing.

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The Bitcoin-focused DeFi protocol Echo has halted cross-chain operations following an attack on the bridge within the Monad network. The incident was triggered by the unauthorized issuance of 1,000 eBTC liquidity tokens. gm @EchoProtocol_ may be hacked on @monad Someone minted 1k ebtc out of nowhere, max borrowed wbtc against it on @Curvance, bridged, and tornado away— DCF GOD (@dcfgod) May 18, 2026 The BTCFi platform team confirmed that the incident was caused by the compromise of an administrative key within the Monad network. The actual damage amounted to approximately $816,000. Earlier today, Echo Protocol identified unauthorized activity involving eBTC on Monad that resulted in unauthorized minting and associated fund loss.Our investigation indicates the issue originated from a compromised admin key affecting the Monad deployment. Based on current…— Echo Protocol (@EchoProtocol_) May 19, 2026 “Monad was not affected and continues to operate normally,” representatives of the protocol stated. By the time of writing, developers had regained control over the administrative key and burned 955 eBTC that remained in the hacker's wallet.  According to analysts at Onchain Lens, the attacker initially deposited 45 eBTC as collateral in the lending protocol Curvance to borrow approximately 11.29 WBTC. Exploit Alert 🚨According to @dcfgod, @EchoProtocol_ on @monad has been exploited.The attacker reportedly minted 1,000 $eBTC worth $76.7M and used a previously tested exploit flow to extract funds through Curvance.So far, the exploiter has:• Deposited 45 $eBTC ($3.45M)… pic.twitter.com/933n9bbq3X— Onchain Lens (@OnchainLens) May 18, 2026 The hacker transferred the obtained funds to the Ethereum network, exchanged them for ETH, and withdrew through the mixer Tornado Cash.  Monad founder Keone Hon clarified that the network's core infrastructure was not affected: “The issue is solely related to the application and the bridge.” Curvance representatives stated that the isolated architecture of their markets prevented the attack from spreading to other assets. As a precaution, the protocol has suspended the Echo eBTC pool. The Echo team continues to investigate with ecosystem partners and is working on implementing additional security measures before resuming bridge operations. In April, Kelp was hacked with a loss of $292 million, allegedly by the Lazarus Group. The incident was the largest in the DeFi sector since the beginning of the year.  In May, attackers extracted $10 million from the cross-chain protocol THORChain. The project's developers confirmed the hack and denied the launch of a compensation program.

Firedancer just started producing blocks on the Solana mainnet and spot SOL ETFs have crossed $1 billion in combined assets, yet the Solana price prediction still puts the token near $84.84 with a long road to reclaim its $295 high. While SOL holders wait for Firedancer to push prices higher, thousands of wallets are entering [...] The post Solana Price Prediction Targets $250 With Firedancer Live but Pepeto Presale Holders Stand to Gain Even More Before Listing appeared first on Blockonomi.

Japan AI-blockchain finance plan backs tokenized deposits and yen stablecoins as LDP seeks 24/7 settlement and Asia policy ties in 2026 now.

Home Depot (HD) reports Q1 earnings May 19. Analysts expect $3.41 EPS (down 4.3%) and $41.6B revenue. Wall Street sees 35% upside despite recent weakness. The post Home Depot (HD) Q1 Earnings Preview: Analyst Expectations and Stock Outlook for May 19 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Blackstone (BX) stock rises as firm announces $5B AI infrastructure partnership with Google, deploying TPU compute capacity across U.S. data centers. The post Blackstone (BX) Stock Climbs as $5 Billion Google AI Partnership Unveiled appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: BNB Smart Chain’s post-quantum test reduced native transfer TPS from 4,973 to 2,997, a 40% drop. Transaction signatures grew from 65 bytes to 2,420 bytes after shifting to the ML-DSA-44 standard. pqSTARK consensus aggregation achieved a 43:1 compression ratio, keeping validator overhead manageable. Cross-region P99 finality degraded from 2 to 11 slots due to [...] The post BNB Smart Chain’s Post-Quantum Cryptography Test Cuts Throughput by 40% appeared first on Blockonomi.

Social media activity around HYPE surged as multiple catalysts, including US policy changes and exchange integrations, hit in the same week.

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest sold $16.3M in AMD stock and bought L3Harris, Amazon, Archer Aviation, and Joby. Full breakdown of May 18 trades. The post ARK Invest Dumps $16M in AMD Stock While Loading Up on Amazon and eVTOL Plays appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Binance x402 uses standard HTTP 402 flows for off-chain authorization and on-chain settlement on BNB Chain. Trust Wallet AgentKit supports x402 natively, keeping private keys on-device during autonomous agent payments. Gartner forecasts global AI spending will hit $2.52 trillion in 2026, driving demand for agent payment rails. Merchants integrate via standard HTTP APIs, removing [...] The post Binance x402 Launches HTTP-Native Programmable Payments for AI Agents on BNB Chain appeared first on Blockonomi.

U.S. cryptocurrency adoption has climbed to its highest level in three years, with a growing share of adults using digital assets primarily as investments rather than for everyday payments, according to a new Federal Reserve report. According to the Federal…

UK unemployment reaches 5% in March 2026, driven by Iran conflict and rising costs. Youth joblessness hits 14.7%, highest since 2014. 100K jobs lost in April. The post Britain’s Jobless Rate Climbs to 5% Amid Middle East Conflict Pressures appeared first on Blockonomi.

Analog Devices (ADI) stock gains attention as reports surface of advanced negotiations to acquire Empower Semiconductor for approximately $1.5 billion cash. The post Analog Devices (ADI) Pursues $1.5 Billion Acquisition of Empower Semiconductor appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: AI Financial reported a net loss of $271.5 million for the quarter ended March 28, 2026. The firm’s 7.28 billion WLFI tokens lost roughly $294 million in value within just three months. AI Financial flagged substantial doubt about its ability to continue operating within one year. Shares of AIFC dropped 9.61% to $0.91 on [...] The post AI Financial Warns of Collapse Risk After $271 Million Loss Tied to WLFI Token Crash appeared first on Blockonomi.

Tesla (TSLA) stock slid 3% Monday as the upcoming SpaceX IPO raises fears of capital flight, split investor base, and Musk's divided attention. The post Tesla (TSLA) Stock Faces New Challenge as SpaceX IPO Looms appeared first on Blockonomi.

Gold prices fell 0.6% to $4,540/oz amid rising Treasury yields, stronger dollar, and ongoing Iran conflict uncertainty. Goldman maintains $5,400 target. The post Gold Prices Slide as Treasury Yields Climb and Iran Tensions Persist appeared first on Blockonomi.

AI Financial posted a $271.5M loss as WLFI holdings fell to $706.4M, raising one-year survival doubt and related-party loan concerns for Q1.

Echo Protocol is investigating a security incident involving its bridge on Monad after crypto on-chain analysts said an attacker minted 1,000 eBTC and used part of the position to extract WBTC liquidity through Curvance. The first public alarm came from on-chain analyst DCF GOD, who wrote that Echo “may be hacked on Monad.” He added: […]

Fewer than 27,000 BTC now separates Strategy and Blackrock in what has become an unprecedented contest to be the first institution to hold 1 million bitcoin. Two Giants, One Finish Line For much of late 2024 and early 2025, Blackrock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust was regarded as the fastest-growing exchange-traded fund (ETF) in U.S. market history. […]

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