Target (TGT) stock rises after crushing Q1 earnings estimates with $1.71 EPS and $25.44B revenue, while doubling full-year sales growth outlook to 4%. The post Target (TGT) Stock Surges as Q1 Earnings Crush Analyst Forecasts appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: The Bank of England will publish draft rules for systemic stablecoins next month and finalize them by year-end. Temporary issuance limits on stablecoins may be introduced to manage risks during the early adoption phase. Sixteen firms, including HSBC and Euroclear, are preparing to launch on the Digital Securities Sandbox by late 2026. The Bank [...] The post Bank of England Sets Timeline for Stablecoin Rules as UK Pushes Tokenized Finance Vision appeared first on Blockonomi.

Wallets linked by onchain analysts to venture capital firm a16z crypto have accumulated over $90 million worth of HYPE tokens since mid-April, making them the sixth-largest holder and potentially the largest external institutional position in Hyperliquid’s native asset. Data Points to a16z as the Largest External HYPE Holder Wallet address 0xb5E4, whose funding history and […]

TLDR: a16z-linked wallets have accumulated 9.18 million HYPE tokens since August 2025, valued at roughly $356 million. The average cost basis sits at $38.77 per HYPE, generating approximately $79.29 million in unrealized gains so far. In 2026 alone, the wallets added 4.92 million HYPE worth $183 million, showing an accelerating accumulation pace. After exchange transfers, [...] The post a16z-Linked Wallets Accumulate 9.18 Million HYPE Tokens, Now Ranked Sixth-Largest Holder appeared first on Blockonomi.

ASML stock jumps 3.5% as UBS names it top European semiconductor pick, raises target to €1,900, and forecasts EPS 15-20% above consensus estimates. The post UBS Elevates ASML (ASML) Stock to Top European Semiconductor Pick with €1,900 Target appeared first on Blockonomi.

Dogecoin price has remained under pressure over the past few months, but a growing combination of bullish technical signals, rising retail utility, and renewed speculation surrounding Elon Musk’s involvement with crypto payments is beginning to shift market sentiment. According to…

Bitcoin seizure tied to Clifton Collins reaches 1,000 BTC after Ireland and Europol secure another 500 BTC from a dormant wallet.

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Trump's order could reshape financial landscapes by potentially leveling the playing field for fintechs, impacting traditional banking dynamics. The post Trump signs executive order pushing Fed to review non-bank access to payment rails appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Meme Punch gains early presale traction with Ethereum-based meme gaming and MEPU reward ecosystem. Meme Punch has entered the presale market with a simple idea that is easy to picture. Instead of asking buyers to hold another memecoin and wait…

Binance cofounder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao sends warning to crypto developers after GitHub reported unauthorized access to its internal repositories.

Sorted Wallet raises $4.4M from Tether and Gnosis to expand mobile-first crypto access in Africa and South Asia with lightweight wallet technology. The post Sorted Wallet Secures $4.4M from Tether and Gnosis for Mobile Crypto Expansion appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: 6.04 million BTC, or 30.2% of the issued Bitcoin supply, already has its public key visible on-chain. Operational exposure at 4.12M BTC exceeds structural exposure, driven largely by address reuse behavior. Exchange-related balances account for 1.66M BTC, nearly 40% of all operationally unsafe Bitcoin supply. Coinbase shows only a 5% of the balance is [...] The post Bitcoin’s Quantum-Exposed Supply: 6.04 Million BTC Already at Risk, Glassnode Data Reveals appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The Bank of England has outlined plans to accelerate tokenized finance infrastructure in the UK while continuing work on stablecoin rules, tokenized deposits, and a potential digital pound. Speaking during London’s City Week 2026 conference on Tuesday, Sarah Breeden said…

Martti Malmi, one of Bitcoin’s earliest developers who worked directly with Satoshi Nakamoto in the protocol’s founding years, has released a new version of Nostr VPN — an open-source mesh VPN that discards the entire trust model underlying conventional virtual private network services and replaces it with cryptographic keys, decentralized relay infrastructure, and user-operated exit […]

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The crypto advertising ecosystem has matured significantly. What was once a handful of Bitcoin banner networks has evolved into a competitive landscape of sophisticated ad platforms offering wallet-level targeting, AI-driven optimization, and programmatic access to millions of crypto users. For advertisers in the blockchain space, the opportunity has never been bigger. But so has the [...] The post The 10 Best Crypto Ad Networks: Find the Top Crypto Advertising Platforms in 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

ChainLink's network performance is surprisingly strong for a relatively calm market.

The identification infrastructure of companies in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) is struggling to cope with the current level of threats posed by artificial intelligence. This was stated by Keeper Security CEO Darren Guccione in a column for SMBtech. AI has simplified the scaling of attacks on accounts and access systems, and the quantum threat is no longer a "problem of the distant future," the expert stated, citing the Keeper Security Identity Security at Machine Speed report. According to the report, 83% of cybersecurity and IT leaders in APAC pointed to the increasing complexity of potential threats. Nearly half of the respondents (47%) directly linked this to AI attacks. Another issue is cloud security. In the region, 46% of companies consider it the main weak point in their defenses. Guccione also noted the rise in the number of new "digital identities." 38% of companies in APAC are under pressure due to the increase in accounts and associated identifiers. Furthermore, 53% of organizations reported issues with interacting with non-human users—service accounts, API tokens, and credentials for automation. These are appearing faster than companies can establish control. Many organizations continue to use SMS authentication. In APAC, this method is used by 36% of companies, and in China—by 40%. The expert considers SMS one of the most vulnerable elements of protection. He highlighted the risks of SIM swapping, real-time phishing, and social engineering using AI. Against this backdrop, 41% of companies in the region have already implemented phishing-resistant MFA—FIDO2, hardware security keys, and passkeys. However, only 26% of organizations have fully transitioned to the latest and most secure type of protection. Meanwhile, 64% of companies worldwide still lack a fully operational PAM system. In APAC, such a mechanism is implemented in 38% of organizations, and in Japan—only 22%. Quantum Threat and New Standards The second part of the column addresses the quantum threat. According to Guccione, the harvest now, decrypt later scenario cannot be considered purely theoretical. Malefactors are already accumulating encrypted data, intending to crack it once powerful quantum computers become available. At risk is information with a long lifespan: financial reports, intellectual property, and identification infrastructure. Guccione noted that in August 2024, the NIST approved the first post-quantum cryptography standards—FIPS 203, FIPS 204, and FIPS 205. In March 2025, the British NCSC released a roadmap for migration to post-quantum encryption. The document suggests: conducting an inventory of crypto-dependent systems by 2028; completing priority migrations by 2031; finalizing the transition by 2035. SMBtech cites this timeline as a signal that preparation can no longer be postponed. Following the publication of NIST standards, Cloudflare called them a significant milestone for protecting modern communications in the world of quantum computing. The OpenID Foundation also warned that the threat affects tokens, certificates, and TLS—the basic elements of modern identification infrastructure. Practical suggestions for improving security include: abandoning SMS authentication; accelerating the implementation of passkeys and MFA; inventorying cryptographic dependencies before transitioning to hybrid and post-quantum schemes. Back in May, Cisco's Global Director of Innovation Guy Diedrich announced that the company would prepare its network infrastructure ahead of the quantum leap.

The Belgian Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (imec) has unveiled the world's first quantum dot qubit device. It is manufactured using High-NA EUV lithography. The main achievement lies not only in the production itself but also in the printing density: critical elements were manufactured with gaps of about 6 nm. This is crucial for such qubits, as the coupling strength between neighboring quantum dots increases exponentially as the distance between them decreases. Imec stated that the introduction of High-NA EUV allows the transition from laboratory demonstrations of individual devices to reproducible qubits compatible with 300 mm wafers. The centre had previously identified the full transition to a 300 mm process and the use of a more scalable quantum dot architecture as key conditions for scaling, which should alleviate the bottleneck issue of conductors. The industry requires not only high-quality but also scalable qubits. Imec believes that electron spin qubits in silicon quantum dots are particularly interesting due to their potential to improve qubit characteristics while simultaneously enhancing production scalability. Imec reported that EUV lithography provides higher layer alignment accuracy in chip production compared to E-beam tools. For silicon qubits, this is critical, as system stability depends not only on the minimum size of elements but also on the precise placement of control electrodes, contacts, and metallization relative to each other. Imec also emphasized that High-NA EUV remains an extremely rare technology. In May, IBM Quantum's Global Sales Director Petra Florisun announced the transition of quantum computing from laboratory experiments to real-world applications.

Bankr, an AI-driven trading bot running on the Base blockchain, has confirmed that it lost funds from 14 internal wallets as a result of a “sophisticated” social engineering hacking attempt. The losses incurred by this breach are estimated to be at least $170,000, which necessitated an immediate response from the team and a halt of the affected systems to contain the incident before undertaking an in-depth investigation. Bankr also reiterated to its users that “all funds lost due to the breach will be compensated in full” in an official statement. While the platform focused on confirming the magnitude of this The post Bankr Exploit Exposes AI Trading Risks As Platform Confirms Wallet Breach And Full User Compensation appeared first on The Merkle News.

TLDR: Circle CCTP enables native USDC transfers across 23 blockchains, eliminating the need for wrapped assets. Stellar now connects to DeFi protocols, wallets, and exchanges through seamless USDC interoperability. Developers can now embed cross-chain USDC transfers into apps using Hooks for autonomous execution. CCTP’s 1:1 burn-and-mint model ensures faster, more secure USDC settlements across supported [...] The post Circle CCTP Goes Live on Stellar, Unlocking USDC Access Across 23 Blockchains appeared first on Blockonomi.

Pi Network price holds near $0.15 as v23 upgrade waits, 195m PI unlocks loom, and chart signals point to $0.17 resistance this week in May.

Cisco views AI as the current technological wave, while quantum computing is seen as the next phase, emerging from the research stage. This was stated by the company's Global Innovation Officer, Guy Diedrich, in an interview with Frontier Enterprise. According to him, this is not a distant prospect but a technology whose "time has come" now. Cisco is focusing not on creating its own quantum computer, but on the infrastructure for integrating different systems. The top manager identified the lack of reliable communication between various quantum environments as one of the industry's main challenges. This assertion aligns with Cisco's recent announcement of the Cisco Universal Quantum Switch—a research prototype capable of routing entangled photons without destroying their quantum state. Cisco claims the system can convert major types of quantum encoding and operate over standard telecom fiber at room temperature. Essentially, the company aims to occupy a sector analogous to the internet's network infrastructure: not the computing itself, but a switching system that will enable disparate quantum devices to be linked into a single network. Cisco's blog states that directly connecting a large number of quantum nodes quickly becomes impractical, whereas a switching level should eliminate this complexity and preserve signal properties. A 17.6 km Quantum Network In February, Cisco, in collaboration with Qunnect, built and tested a quantum network between Brooklyn and Manhattan using existing fiber-optic infrastructure. It operated over a 17.6 km stretch of urban fiber. The project became part of the company's strategy to connect quantum computers first within data centers and then between them. Diedrich stated that the industry has focused too long on the Q-Day scenario—the moment when quantum computers can break modern encryption methods. In his view, another phase may arrive sooner: regulators might start requiring proof of quantum readiness and compliance with new standards even before a practical threat emerges. He also noted that Cisco is already incorporating post-quantum cryptography into the architecture of its products and services. During Cisco Live EMEA 2026, the firm presented a full-cycle infrastructure for post-quantum cryptography. Parallel Development In the interview, Diedrich explicitly states that technologies no longer develop sequentially. According to him, AI, quantum, and neuromorphic systems are emerging simultaneously and beginning to reinforce each other. Quantum technologies are ceasing to be a laboratory experiment and are gradually becoming a key element of future network architecture, interoperability, and compatibility with existing telecom infrastructure. Back in May, Saudi Aramco and Pasqal opened access to the first quantum computer in Saudi Arabia and introduced the QCaaS platform.

Qivalis has expanded its European banking alliance to 37 institutions after onboarding 25 additional banks ahead of its planned euro stablecoin launch in the second half of 2026. According to a May 20 announcement, the Amsterdam-based consortium added new members…

The dollar index hit a six-week high as Iran conflict inflation sparks Fed rate hike bets. Treasury yields reach 2007 levels while yen nears 160 threshold. The post Greenback Surges to Six-Week Peak as Middle East Conflict Revives Inflation Concerns appeared first on Blockonomi.

Oil dropped 2% Wednesday on U.S.-Iran peace progress, but analysts warn supply risks could send Brent crude to $120. U.S. inventories fall sharply. The post Crude Oil Dips 2% Amid Iran Talks, But Analysts Forecast Brent at $120 — Here’s What’s Next appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bybit's XRP deposit dominance faded significantly as withdrawal transactions overtook deposits on Binance and Coinbase during the latest exchange rotation.

Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov said he is increasingly encouraged by three trends reshaping crypto infrastructure: a stronger industry focus on security, continued product development during quieter markets, and the growth of real-world assets and tokenized finance beyond crypto price cycles. 3 Reasons Nazarov Is Bullish On Chainlink In a lengthy post on X, Nazarov argued […]

Following parliament’s approval of its first digital asset legal framework, Rwanda’s Capital Markets Authority is establishing a strict regulatory regime for cryptocurrencies. Mandatory Licensing for Crypto Service Providers Rwanda’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has outlined how its upcoming virtual asset regulations will govern cryptocurrency trading, token issuance and digital investment platforms, following Parliament’s recent approval […]

Roblox (RBLX) stock dropped 23% after missing Q1 expectations, slashing full-year guidance, and facing downgrades amid age verification challenges. The post Roblox (RBLX) Stock Plummets 23% on Reduced Guidance and Wall Street Downgrades appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum price remained under pressure on Tuesday as worsening technical structure, aggressive ETF outflows, and accelerating whale distribution pushed traders to closely monitor whether the key $2,000 psychological support level could soon fail. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum (ETH)…

Samsung Electronics faces its largest-ever strike with 47,000 workers demanding higher bonuses. Micron and SanDisk shares climb on supply disruption concerns. The post Samsung Faces Historic 47,000-Worker Strike as Micron and SanDisk Rally appeared first on Blockonomi.

OpenAI is opening its first overseas applied AI lab in Singapore through a $234 million partnership expected to create more than 200 technical roles.

Qivalis expands to 37 banks after adding 25 new members across 15 countries, boosting euro stablecoin plans ahead of a second-half 2026 launch.

Zama's acquisition of TokenOps could revolutionize institutional token management by enhancing privacy and security in blockchain transactions. The post Zama acquires TokenOps to bring encrypted token distributions to institutional issuers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Treasury yields surge to multi-year highs amid Middle East tensions. Learn how rising rates affect stocks, mortgages, savings accounts, and your portfolio. The post Treasury Yields Surge to Multi-Year Peaks: Impact on Mortgages, Stocks, and Savings in 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Cerebras (CBRS) stock surges on S&P fast-track inclusion news after blockbuster IPO debut. What the May 25 index addition means for CBRS investors. The post Cerebras (CBRS) Stock Soars on S&P Index Fast-Track Approval: What Investors Need to Know appeared first on Blockonomi.

On the contrary, STABLE has dropped the most over the past 24 hours, followed by TON and XLM.

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The developers of BNB Chain reported on the results of testing the network's transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). The experiment confirmed the blockchain's theoretical readiness for future threats, but revealed a significant decline in performance. The team replaced standard transaction signatures ECDSA and validator vote signatures BLS12-381 with post-quantum mechanisms ML-DSA-44 and STARK aggregation. During the trials, the network's throughput for simple transfers decreased by 40% — from 4973 to 2997 TPS. For mixed loads, the drop was about 35%. The main barrier to scaling was the sharp increase in data volume: the size of a typical transaction increased from 110 bytes to 2.5 KB; the block size grew from 130 KB to ~2 MB. The developers noted that the main issue lies in the limitations of data transmission bandwidth due to the increased block size. Additional technical details are available on GitHub. As part of the Proof-of-Concept, the team: implemented a new transaction type PQTxType (0x05); created an on-chain registry PQ Registry (0x70) for storing public keys; replaced linear BLS aggregation with pqSTARK, allowing validator signatures to be compressed by a factor of 43:1. The choice of the ML-DSA-44 standard is due to its balance between security and key size. The experiment in BNB Chain demonstrated that transitioning to quantum protection is possible at the level of a major EVM-compatible blockchain. The main barrier to implementation is not consensus, but the increased load on the network. BNB Chain has become one of the first platforms to publicly demonstrate the practical costs of transitioning to PQC. Other blockchains are also actively preparing for the quantum era. Ripple introduced a plan to protect the XRP Ledger from quantum threats. The initiative involves working in two parallel directions — gradual migration and an emergency scenario in case of Q-day (the moment classical cryptography is broken). The non-profit Ethereum Foundation unveiled a roadmap to protect the network from quantum computers. The plan includes four hard forks by 2029. The Bitcoin community is also actively discussing this issue. Developer Jameson Lopp and a group of experts presented a draft proposal BIP-361. The initiative suggests freezing coins vulnerable to quantum computers. Back in April, independent researcher Giancarlo Lelli calculated a 15-bit cryptographic key on ECC using a publicly available quantum computer.

Disclaimer Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more. London, UK — May 20, 2026. WhiteBIT, the largest European cryptocurrency exchange by traffic, has announced the launch of whitebit.uk, [...] The post WhiteBIT Enters the UK with Dedicated Crypto Platform for Local Users appeared first on Blockonomi.

NIO (NIO) reports Q1 2026 earnings May 21. Deliveries jumped 98%, revenue expected to more than double, but margin pressures remain a concern for investors. The post NIO (NIO) Stock: What to Expect from Q1 2026 Earnings on May 21 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum privacy plan from Vitalik Buterin outlines AA, FOCIL, keyed nonces and Kohaku work to reduce metadata leaks and censorship risks.

XRP ETF inflows and rising XRPL activity strengthen market focus on Ripple ecosystem in 2026. Recently, a large amount of new funds have continued to flow into the spot XRP ETF, coupled with a significant rebound in on-chain activity, making…

OpenAI invests $234M in Singapore and opens first overseas lab, while Google expands AI partnership. Alphabet (GOOGL) analysts maintain Strong Buy rating. The post Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock: Singapore Secures $234M AI Investment from OpenAI and Google Partnership appeared first on Blockonomi.

James Seyffart believes rising competition, including Morgan Stanley's low-fee MSBT product, likely influenced Truth Social's ETF withdrawal decision.

[PRESS RELEASE – London, UK, May 20th, 2026] Disclaimer Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more. WhiteBIT, the largest European cryptocurrency exchange by traffic, has announced the […]

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has warned that China and Europe are actively competing with the United States for leadership in cryptocurrency and digital asset development, urging Congress to accelerate pending crypto legislation. US Cannot Afford to Fall Behind China and Europe, Says Lummis Speaking on the state of U.S. crypto policy, Senator Lummis, one of […]

XRP holds near $1.37 as ETF inflows stay positive, Bybit deposits cool, and traders watch $1.50 resistance against $1.29 support.

Walmart (WMT) stock reached an all-time high of $135.16 ahead of Q1 earnings. Discover what Wall Street expects and the drivers behind the rally. The post Walmart (WMT) Stock Soars to New Peak Before Quarterly Report appeared first on Blockonomi.

Crypto casino communities are no longer just side channels around a game library. They are becoming part of how casual players understand the mood, pace, updates, and shared culture of online play. That shift fits a broader pattern in digital entertainment. Research on online communities shows that participation, trust, and engagement are shaped by how [...] The post Crypto Casino Communities Explained for Casual Online Players appeared first on Blockonomi.

South Carolina enacts comprehensive Bitcoin rights law protecting crypto self-custody, mining, and payments while banning state participation in CBDC initiatives. The post South Carolina Enacts Landmark Bitcoin Rights Legislation While Blocking CBDC Integration appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has mapped out a three-step protocol privacy upgrade to shield user metadata from AI surveillance and block builder censorship.

Vietnam is quickly becoming one of the most exciting markets for crypto gambling in Southeast Asia. With a tech-savvy population and growing interest in digital currencies, more Vietnamese players are turning to crypto casinos every day. We have spent weeks researching and testing the top crypto casinos available to players in Vietnam. Our goal is [...] The post 21+ Best Bitcoin & Crypto Casinos & Gambling Sites Vietnam: Our Top Picks Ranked appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Finding a trustworthy crypto casino in Kenya can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. There are hundreds of platforms out there, and not all of them have your best interests in mind. That’s why we put in the work so you don’t have to. Our team spent weeks testing crypto casinos that [...] The post 21+ Best Bitcoin & Crypto Casinos & Gambling Sites Kenya: Our Top Picks Ranked appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Alibaba (BABA) introduces Zhenwu M890 AI chip with 3x performance gain and Qwen 3.7-Max LLM, advancing its domestic AI infrastructure strategy. The post Alibaba (BABA) Launches Zhenwu M890 Chip to Challenge Nvidia’s AI Dominance appeared first on Blockonomi.

UBS raises Broadcom (AVGO) price target to $490 ahead of Q2 earnings, projecting 17% upside as AI chip revenue growth accelerates despite estimate cuts. The post Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Soars to Record Heights as UBS Sees Further Gains Ahead appeared first on Blockonomi.

Samsung (SSNLF) stock fell 3% after negotiations failed with 47,000 workers threatening an 18-day strike. South Korea considers emergency intervention. The post Samsung (SSNLF) Stock Plunges 3% as Historic Worker Strike Begins appeared first on Blockonomi.

Amazon (AMZN) stock fell 2% Tuesday despite Trainium chips gaining traction, with clients reporting up to 35% cost savings compared to Nvidia's H100 GPUs. The post Amazon (AMZN) Stock Slides 2% Despite Trainium Chips Delivering 35% Cost Reductions appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin price remained under pressure on Wednesday, but crypto analyst Ali Martinez believes the recent correction may actually be setting the stage for another rally toward $95,000 as key on-chain MVRV indicators begin flashing long-term accumulation signals. According to data…

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Alphabet (GOOGL) unveils its most significant Search upgrade in 25+ years with AI agents, Gemini 3.5 Flash, and 1B monthly AI Mode users as Q1 revenue hits $60.4B. The post Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock: Google Unveils Revolutionary Search Transformation at I/O 2025 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Nvidia (NVDA) reports Q1 earnings May 20. Analysts expect $78.75B revenue. Q2 guidance, China impact, and Vera Rubin launch are critical factors to watch. The post Nvidia (NVDA) Q1 Earnings Preview: Key Factors Investors Need to Watch appeared first on Blockonomi.

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.

Circle stock draws fresh attention as Duan Yongping buys 200,000 CRCL shares, adding stablecoin exposure to a $20b portfolio in Q1 2026 now.

One of the largest investors in China pushes more funds into stablecoin-related companies.

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 […]

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Trump orders Federal Reserve to review granting crypto firms master accounts for direct access to U.S. payment systems within 120 days. The post Trump’s New Executive Order Could Grant Crypto Firms Direct Federal Reserve Access appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bullish (BLSH) stock gained ~4% after Ark Invest bought 122K shares worth $2.5M post-Q1 miss. Analysts forecast 42% upside potential from current levels. The post Bullish (BLSH) Stock Climbs 4% as Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Scoops Up Shares appeared first on Blockonomi.

South Carolina has passed a new cryptocurrency law that protects self-custody rights, limits state involvement with central bank digital currencies, and removes several licensing requirements tied to blockchain activity. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed Senate Bill 163 into law…

Financial regulators are also asked to review regulations that could be amended to streamline applications for eligible fintech firms seeking bank and credit union charters.

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan says Hyperliquid’s token is not priced as if it is tied to a “global super-app,” arguing the platform is more than just a crypto platform.

Bitcoin holds $77,175 as markets focus on Nvidia earnings and Iran peace talks. Treasury yields surge to multi-year peaks, keeping risk assets cautious. The post Nvidia (NVDA) Earnings in Focus: Can Strong Results Revive AI Stocks and Boost Bitcoin? appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Zerohash seeks funding above $1.5b after Mastercard drops investment plans, following BVNK deal and its $104m Series D raise in 2025.

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.

Strive (ASST) stock buys 382 Bitcoin for $30.3M, expanding holdings to 15,391 BTC (~$1.2B). Analysts raise price targets to $30-$38 amid expansion. The post Strive (ASST) Stock Expands Bitcoin Treasury as Wall Street Boosts Price Forecasts appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Paradigm has co-led a $110 million funding round in on-demand manufacturing company SendCutSend, deepening the crypto-focused investment firm’s expansion into industrial infrastructure and automated production services. According to comments published by SendCutSend founder and CEO Jim Belosic, the company secured…

South Carolina's law fosters a pro-crypto environment, potentially attracting digital asset businesses while challenging CBDC adoption trends. The post South Carolina enacts pro-crypto law, bans CBDC payments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Despite being an original architect of the XRP Ledger, Schwartz frequently draws the ire of the ultra-bullish "XRP Army" by approaching the market with cautious realism.

AI Financial Corp suffered a $271.5M Q1 loss after World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token value crashed 33%, prompting going concern warning with locked tokens. The post AI Financial Corp Posts $271M Loss as World Liberty Financial (WLFI) Token Plunges 33% appeared first on Blockonomi.

GitHub breach exposes 3,800 internal repos via poisoned VS Code extension. Binance's CZ urges crypto developers to rotate API keys. Customer data unaffected. The post GitHub Security Breach: CZ Warns Crypto Devs to Rotate API Keys Immediately appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bernstein report reveals Bitcoin miners control 27GW of power and $90B in AI deals, trading at premiums as they become vital AI infrastructure providers. The post Crypto Miners Emerge as Crucial Infrastructure Players in AI Expansion, Bernstein Reports appeared first on Blockonomi.

HYPE wallets linked to a16z may hold $356m in tokens, making them a top external holder as Hyperliquid demand and ETF flows rise in 2026 now

Solana (SOL) drops 15% after failing at $98. Futures funding turns negative, DEX volumes decline 56%, and analysts warn of potential move to $78. The post Solana (SOL) Faces Sharp Decline After $98 Resistance — What’s Next for Traders? appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP drops 12% and breaks key support at $1.40 with bearish targets at $0.65, while institutional ETF inflows reach $1.4B cumulative over nine days. The post XRP ETFs See Consistent Institutional Demand Despite 12% Price Drop appeared first on Blockonomi.

Tether and Gnosis have participated in a $4.4 million seed round for Sorted Wallet as the crypto firms continue expanding stablecoin payment infrastructure across emerging markets. According to an announcement shared by Sorted Wallet, the round included $3.4 million in…

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 […]

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Ark Invest bought $4.4m in Bullish shares as BLSH rebounded from a five-day drop, with Q1 loss and Equiniti deal still in focus for markets.

Wall Street warns Tether and USDC may not qualify as true stablecoins amid concerns over reserve assets, past de-pegging events, and liquidity risks. The post Wall Street Questions Whether Tether and USDC Are Really ‘Stable’ at All appeared first on Blockonomi.

Meta's job cuts and AI investment highlight a tech shift towards AI, impacting workforce dynamics and emphasizing data privacy concerns. The post Meta begins 8,000 job cuts globally, starting with Singapore layoffs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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 […]

Approximately 49,000 workers were laid off in 2026 as companies adopted a more AI-reliant business model.

GitHub said the activity involved the exfiltration of about 3,800 internal repositories, and it removed the malicious code extension.

Trump Media withdraws Bitcoin ETF applications as spot Bitcoin ETFs see $648.6M outflows. Company plans to refile under different regulatory framework. The post Trump Media Scraps Bitcoin ETF Plans — What’s Behind the Sudden Withdrawal? appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Consensys has urged the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to revise parts of its proposed stablecoin framework, arguing that several provisions tied to the GENIUS Act could unintentionally restrict ordinary distribution models and access to decentralized finance tools. According to a…

Crypto layoffs deepen as Meta begins AI-led cuts, while Kraken and Coinbase also trim staff in a wider push for leaner teams across 2026 now

Ark Invest's strategic move into Bullish shares highlights a growing institutional focus on regulated digital assets, signaling confidence in crypto's future. The post Ark Invest buys $4.4M in Bullish shares as stock rebounds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The coalition's instability amid Haredi draft bill debates could lead to significant political shifts and impact Netanyahu's government stability. The post Haredi draft bill debates resume as Israeli coalition faces dissolution risk appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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.

Ethereum (ETH) drops 10% as Treasury yields surge, triggering $700M in liquidations and whale exits. Key support levels at $2,075 and $2,000 now critical. The post Ethereum (ETH) Price Slides as Large Holders Reduce Positions Amid Rising Yields appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin (BTC) holds above $77K as U.S.-Iran talks boost sentiment. ETF outflows reach 4-month peak while K33 suggests $60K marked the cycle bottom. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Hovers Above $77K Amid Iran Diplomacy and Rising Treasury Yields appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The company is well within the top 20 in this list.

GitHub has confirmed that thousands of its internal repositories were accessed without authorization, prompting fresh warnings from Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao for crypto developers to immediately rotate API keys stored in code repositories. According to a statement published by…