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news.bitcoin.com OKX’s Gracie Lin Says AI Agents Need Sub-Cent Payments as Bank Rails Slow Tasks

Global laws are still trailing the technology when it comes to determining who is liable if an artificial intelligence (AI) agent is hacked or makes a faulty purchase. Gracie Lin says that with legal frameworks still being drafted, accountability needs to be built into the infrastructure from day one, not bolted on later. The Impasse […]

forklog.media Google Unveils ‘Most Powerful’ AI Model Gemini

Google has introduced Gemini 3.5 Flash, touted as the "most powerful AI model in programming and agent creation. Meet Gemini 3.5 Flash — our strongest agentic and coding model yet.It delivers frontier-level performance at 4x the speed of comparable frontier models — often at less than half the cost.Generally available, starting today. 🧵#GoogleIO pic.twitter.com/jLhqozutwG— Google (@Google) May 19, 2026 It can independently code, manage research projects, and create an operating system from scratch. Gemini 3.5 Flash is the first LLM in the new Gemini 3.5 lineup—a family of models that combines high capability with action execution. The neural network is designed for complex multi-step tasks and long workflows. Gemini 3.5 Flash's performance in key benchmarks. Source: Google. Google claims that 3.5 Flash generates four times more tokens per second compared to other advanced models. The Gemini 3.5 Pro version is promised for release next month. The company presents the launch as a shift from conversational AI to agentic AI. The model is designed for tasks where the system needs not only to answer questions but also to execute commands sequentially. For certain actions like sending emails or financial transactions, the agent will request additional permission. Gemini 3.5 Flash is being integrated into the Gemini app and other company products. In a developer blog, Google writes that the model should "accelerate the transition from prompts to actions." The corporation also introduced Gemini Spark—a personal AI assistant that helps with daily tasks. It operates on Gemini 3.5 and can freely interact with Google services. Other Releases Antigravity 2.0 Antigravity 2.0 is another new release. The application serves "as a central platform for interacting with agents." It allows for the coordination of multiple digital assistants to perform tasks in parallel. It supports dynamic sub-agents for different workflows, scheduled tasks for background automation, and integration with the ecosystem, including Google AI Studio, Android, and Firebase. New features include: Antigravity CLI—provides a "lightweight and high-performance interface, allowing instant creation of new agents without using a graphical user interface; Antigravity SDK—programmatic access to the same set of agent tools used in Google products; Antigravity in Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform—simplifies corporate workloads, allowing Google Cloud customers to connect the service directly to their projects. A new Google AI Ultra plan is introduced at $100 per month, offering a usage limit in Antigravity five times higher than Google AI Pro. Omni The company introduced Gemini Omni—a model designed to "turn fantasies into reality." "Through the seamless integration of text, images, and video materials, the neural network allows for the effortless creation of stunning high-quality videos," the release states. Users can apply cinematic zoom effects or change backgrounds using a text prompt. Google Pics Google Pics is a new tool for creating and editing images. It allows users to create "virtually anything—from party posters to infographics." Pics automatically highlights objects in photos and analyzes their relationships. Managed Agents in Gemini API Google introduced managed agents in the API Gemini. With a single call, a digital assistant can be launched that can think logically, use tools, and execute code in an isolated Linux environment. AI assistants operate on the Antigravity platform, built on Gemini 3.5 Flash and accessible through API Interactions and in Google AI Studio. Google also announced work on smart glasses and showcased the design of the upcoming fall collection. We’re partnering with @Samsung, @_GentleMonster_ and @WarbyParker on new intelligent eyewear.Here's a sneak peek at two designs from this fall's upcoming collections.#GoogleIO pic.twitter.com/f10T1qATxJ— Google (@Google) May 19, 2026 Back in May, Google DeepMind introduced an AI-powered computer mouse cursor based on Gemini—the company aims to rethink a technology that has remained unchanged for over half a century.

news.bitcoin.com K33 Research Says Bitcoin’s $60K Bottom Was Bear Market’s Maximum Drawdown

Research firm K33 Research says the bitcoin bear market of 2026 is structurally different from previous cycles, with the February low near $60,000 likely representing the deepest pullback this downturn will produce. Bitcoin’s Downside Capped at $60K In a research note published this week, K33’s head of research, Vetle Lunde, argued that the conditions defining […]

forklog.media Expert Warns of Liquidity Crisis Risk for Tether and Circle

The presence of U.S. Treasury bills in their portfolios does not shield Tether and Circle from a sudden liquidity crisis. This was stated by Christoph Hock, head of tokenization and digital assets at Union Investment, at the Digital Money Summit 2026, according to CoinDesk. According to him, USDT and USDC do not appear to be full-fledged fiat money equivalents for transactions. Hock believes that the reserve structure of the largest issuers resembles a speculative fund more than a conservative monetary instrument. In the case of Tether, he specifically pointed out investments in gold and Bitcoin. The expert estimates that such a model transfers market risk to token holders and makes "stablecoins" vulnerable in stressful situations when many investors simultaneously need liquidity. As an example, Hock recalled episodes of USDC's decoupling from the dollar. In March 2024, the token momentarily dropped to $0.74, and in 2023 it lost about 13%, falling to $0.87. The expert described such a drop as unacceptable for corporate treasuries and asset managers using these instruments as quasi-cash for short-term settlements. Tether's reserve structure also drew criticism. As of January 2026, the firm accumulated 148 tons of gold worth $23 billion, ranking among the 30 largest holders of the precious metal. According to Hock, such asset choices expose corporate treasuries to market volatility, turning the stablecoin into a "hidden hedge fund." In May, Tether published its financial report for the first quarter, with a net profit of $1.04 billion. In the same month, Circle announced the launch of the ARC token. During the presale, the firm raised $222 million from a group of investors, including a16z crypto, BlackRock, and Apollo Funds.

bitcoinist.com Trump Media’s Truth Social Withdraws Bitcoin ETF Filing

Trump Media-linked Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, B.T. has asked the US Securities and Exchange Commission to withdraw its spot Bitcoin ETF registration, ending, at least for now, one of the more politically visible attempts to enter the already crowded US Bitcoin fund market. The withdrawal request, dated May 19, 2026, was addressed to the SEC’s […]

news.bitcoin.com GitHub Worm Hits npm Packages With 16M Downloads

A self-replicating worm that hijacks GitHub Actions pipelines to publish malicious npm packages has struck again, compromising AntV, echarts-for-react, and Microsoft’s durabletask SDK. Mini Shai-Hulud Exploits GitHub Actions to Hit 16 Million Weekly Downloads The Mini Shai-Hulud campaign, attributed to the threat group Team PCP, does not work the way most supply chain attacks do […]

forklog.media Trump Signs Order on Crypto Firms’ Access to Payment Infrastructure

On May 19, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order to integrate digital assets into the traditional financial system and review the rules governing crypto companies' access to payment infrastructure. Within 90 days, heads of federal financial regulators are tasked with analyzing current regulations to identify those that hinder companies from obtaining banking licenses and deposit insurance. Measures to support innovation are to be implemented within 180 days following the review. A separate section of the order addresses the Federal Reserve System (Fed). The White House has instructed the agency to assess, within 120 days, the feasibility of providing direct access to payment accounts and services of reserve banks for "uninsured depository institutions and non-bank financial companies." The Fed's report should address the following questions: Does current legislation allow for expanded access? What legal barriers exist? Can the 12 regional reserve banks independently decide on issuing master accounts? If the Fed confirms the legality of such access, the regulator is advised to implement a transparent application review process with a decision timeframe of up to 90 days. This initiative is particularly significant for Wyoming's special depository institutions. Earlier this year, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City granted the exchange Kraken access to a limited version of a master account.  Reuters reported that in March, the platform's banking division gained access to the Fed's payment system through a dedicated account. According to the agency, Ripple, Anchorage Digital, and Wise are seeking similar permissions. The Fed plans to introduce a simplified format for master accounts. In December 2025, the agency published a draft that would allow certain companies to access the banking system through a "lightweight" account.  The Independent Community Bankers of America responded to Trump's initiative. The organization's head, Rebeca Romero Rainey, stated there are "significant regulatory gaps" between banks and non-bank entities.  She emphasized that reserve financial institutions should retain the right to deny access to issuers of stablecoins and crypto companies to ensure system stability. Earlier in May, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee approved the CLARITY Act with a vote of 15 to 9. The document provides for comprehensive federal-level regulation of the crypto market. On May 15, Bitcoin advocate Kevin Warsh took over the Fed, replacing Jerome Powell. He will serve a four-year term.

bitcoinist.com Japan To Recognize Foreign Stablecoins As Electronic Payment Instruments Starting June 1

Japan’s key financial authority has expanded its framework to officially treat foreign trust‑issued stablecoins as electronic payment instruments instead of securities under domestic law. Related Reading: South Korea’s KB Financial Completes Stablecoin Pilot As Lawmakers Press For Regulatory Framework Foreign Stablecoins Recognized As Payment Instruments On Tuesday, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) announced amendments to […]

news.bitcoin.com OKX’s Gracie Lin Says AI Agents Need Sub-Cent Payments as Bank Rails Slow Tasks

Global laws are still trailing the technology when it comes to determining who is liable if an artificial intelligence (AI) agent is hacked or makes a faulty purchase. Gracie Lin says that with legal frameworks still being drafted, accountability needs to be built into the infrastructure from day one, not bolted on later. The Impasse […]

blockonomi.com Financial Software Development: The Ultimate Guide

Banks crash. Payment platforms freeze at the worst possible moment. Trading systems lag during market spikes. Financial software has quietly become the most critical — and most unforgiving — software category in existence. One bug costs millions. One compliance gap shuts a company down. This guide covers what financial software development actually involves, what the [...] The post Financial Software Development: The Ultimate Guide appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Altcoin Holders Have Been Realizing Losses Since 2024, Glassnode Says

On-chain analytics firm Glassnode has revealed how the typical altcoin investor has generally been realizing losses since late 2024. Median SOPR In The Altcoin Sector Has Been Stuck Below 1 In a new post on X, Glassnode has talked about the latest trend in the median SOPR for the altcoin market. The “SOPR,” which stands […]

news.bitcoin.com KSA Hits Dutch Operators With Pre-World Cup Ad Crackdown, Vows Instant Sanctions

Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) warned licensees on Tuesday that bets on first yellow cards and first corner kicks are not permitted during the upcoming FIFA World Cup, threatening “immediate enforcement action” against operators breaching ad and sponsorship rules. Chairman Michel Groothuizen’s letter lands four months after the D66/VVD/CDA coalition agreement grouped online gambling with […]

news.bitcoin.com Solana Real-World Assets Hit $2B as Tokenized Assets Fuel Ecosystem Growth

Solana’s tokenized real-world asset market expanded 43% in the first quarter, even as broader crypto markets weakened. Application revenue remained resilient, while developers pushed ahead with infrastructure upgrades to dramatically improve network speed and scalability. Solana App Revenue Holds $342M Despite SOL Declining by 33% Solana’s blockchain economy showed surprising resilience in the first quarter […]

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin Supply In Profit Jumps To 63%: Why Analysts Are Still Cautious

Bitcoin’s on-chain profitability has recovered sharply from its March lows, but analyst Axel Adler Jr. says the market still lacks a stronger behavioral confirmation that a durable reversal is underway. In his May 19 “Bitcoin Morning Brief,” Adler pointed to a mixed setup across two closely watched on-chain indicators: Bitcoin Percent Supply in Profit and […]

news.bitcoin.com DOJ Says $10M Crypto Scheme Continued After Guilty Plea, Adding Victims

More cryptocurrency investors were harmed after a guilty plea, with prosecutors saying additional funds were solicited while the fraud case remained pending sentencing. The scheme raised more than $10 million and resulted in a nine-year prison sentence. Ohio Crypto Fraud Scheme Leads to 9-Year Sentence A cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme that raised more than $10 […]

news.bitcoin.com Coinbase Helps Solve Kidnapping Case After Customer Is Forced to Transfer Crypto

Coinbase said blockchain intelligence helped United Kingdom investigators secure five convictions after monitoring systems flagged a customer under duress during a robbery. Investigators traced crypto and additional fiat funds across accounts. Blockchain Evidence Connects Robbery to Five Convictions Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) revealed its assistance in a U.K. criminal investigation in a blog post […]

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin Is Trapped Between Two Powerful Holder Levels: Key Data Clears The Setup

Bitcoin has lost the $80,000 level as selling pressure and market uncertainty converge on a price structure that analyst Rei Researcher has identified as one of the most sensitive zones Bitcoin has occupied in this entire cycle. The breakdown is not simply a technical level failing — it is a price entering a specific intersection […]

news.bitcoin.com Evernorth Highlights XRP’s ‘Actual Story’ Beyond JPMorgan Settlement Attention

XRP gained renewed attention after Evernorth highlighted how the crypto asset facilitated a tokenized Treasury redemption across Ripple, Mastercard, J.P. Morgan’s Kinexys, and Ondo Finance. Ripple, Mastercard, and JPMorgan’s Kinexys Linked Through XRP Settlement Flow XRP treasury company Evernorth shared on May 18 that the “actual story” behind a recent cross-institutional blockchain transaction was the […]

blockonomi.com Polkadot Price Prediction 2026 Shows 300% Potential While One Presale Could Deliver That Return Before Lunch

The Polkadot price prediction is getting attention again as DOT trades near $1.25, which is 97% below its all-time high of $55 and close to the lowest price the token has ever hit. Polkadot launched Bulletin Chain earlier this month, a new storage system that replaces the central servers most Web3 apps still use. But [...] The post Polkadot Price Prediction 2026 Shows 300% Potential While One Presale Could Deliver That Return Before Lunch appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Trump Executive Order Pushes Digital Assets Toward Fed Payment Access

Trump ordered federal regulators to review fintech and digital asset rules tied to banking and payment system access. The order gives agencies 90 days to identify barriers facing fintech firms and digital asset companies. Trump Order Targets Digital Asset Access to Payment Rails President Donald Trump issued an executive order on May 19 directing federal […]

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin Rally Triggered Fastest Futures Open Interest Growth Of 2026: CryptoQuant

Analytics firm CryptoQuant has highlighted how the Bitcoin futures market saw a notable amount of inflows alongside the recent price surge. Bitcoin Open Interest Shot Up Alongside Rally In a new post on X, CryptoQuant has talked about the latest trend in the Bitcoin Open Interest. This indicator measures the total amount of futures market […]

bitcoinist.com Ripple Just Moved This $2 Billion Industry Onto The XRP Ledger

The XRP Ledger is hosting tokenized US Treasuries, money market funds, and real estate instruments, but it is also hosting something far more fundamental than these.  Electricity has become one of the largest real-world assets now represented on the XRP Ledger. Data from RWA.xyz shows JMWH, an energy-linked token issued through Justoken, with a total […]

news.bitcoin.com Robert Kiyosaki Clarifies Investment Posts After His Attorney Sends Cease-and-Desist

Robert Kiyosaki said his attorney issued a cease-and-desist notice after someone used his name to present investment recommendations. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author said he shares his own holdings, including gold, silver, bitcoin, ethereum, oil, and cattle, but does not give financial advice. Kiyosaki Separates His Holdings From Investment Advice Robert Kiyosaki shared on […]

news.bitcoin.com Ripple Lands in CNBC Disruptor 50 Top 20 as Institutional Crypto Expands

Ripple ranked in the top 20 of CNBC’s Disruptor 50, underscoring crypto infrastructure’s growing role in institutional finance. The placement followed product expansions across custody, payments, compliance, staking, and settlement tools. Ripple’s CNBC Ranking Highlights Crypto Infrastructure Role Ripple said on May 19 that CNBC ranked the company No. 16 on its 2026 Disruptor 50 […]

bitcoinist.com Ethereum Weakness Traces Back To One Exchange. Analyst Identifies The Cause

Ethereum is struggling to hold above $2,150 as selling pressure and market uncertainty continue to weigh on a recovery that has now given back a meaningful portion of its gains from the February lows. The price is under pressure — and analyst MorenoDV has published an exchange flow analysis that identifies exactly where that pressure […]

news.bitcoin.com SEC Plans Blockchain Stock Trading as Tokenized Market Hits $1.4B

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to introduce a new framework for tokenized stocks, potentially allowing digital versions of equities to trade on crypto platforms. The move could accelerate the integration of blockchain technology into traditional capital markets. SEC Opens Path for Onchain Stock Trading as Wall Street Embraces Tokenization The U.S. Securities […]

news.bitcoin.com Turkey’s 8-Day Betting Blitz Hits 670+ Suspects as Crypto Rails Surface in Adana Probe

Turkish authorities have taken legal action against 233 more illegal betting suspects in Antalya and Mersin operations announced Monday, pushing the eight-day enforcement tally past 670 across four major raids. The earlier Adana investigation that arrested pro-government commentator Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı named cryptocurrency platforms among the alleged laundering channels. Antalya and Mersin Operations Extend 8-Day […]

bitcoinist.com Solana Strengthens RWA Presence With Explosive Growth In Value

Despite its consistent downside price action, the Solana network remains unshaken, with activity continuing to grow significantly. One of the areas the SOL network is currently seeing massive growth again is its Real-World Asset (RWA) ecosystem. RWA Value On The Solana Network Climbs Sharply Solana is gaining the community’s attention once again, even with its […]

bitcoinist.com XRP Ledger Announces Quantum-Era Partnership: Project Eleven Teams With Ripple

Project Eleven, a company focused on post-quantum cryptography, said Tuesday that it has partnered with Ripple to support post-quantum readiness on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) blockchain.  The announcement arrives amid intensifying concern across the crypto sector over the security of the cryptographic systems used by major networks like Bitcoin (BTC), as advances in quantum computing […]

news.bitcoin.com Whale With $24.79 Million Track Record Opens $21 Million in Longs Across Bitcoin, Ether, and Dogecoin

A tracked onchain wallet known for a $24.79 million profit record just placed $21 million in simultaneous long positions on bitcoin, ether, and dogecoin. They then proceeded to add more of the same via limit orders. One Wallet, Three Assets, Three Hours Onchain intelligence platform Lookonchain tracked wallet 0x152e opening a series of long positions […]