SEC's tokenized stock exemption may fragment trading liquidity and shift revenue offshore as blockchain platforms capture market share with 24/7 access. The post SEC’s Tokenized Equity Initiative Sparks Market Fragmentation Concerns appeared first on Blockonomi.

F2Pool co-founder Chun Wang will join SpaceX’s planned two-year Starship Mars flyby after commanding the Fram2 polar orbit mission.

Nebius (NBIS) stock surged 14.69% on news of a Bloom Energy partnership to power AI data centers with clean fuel cells. Full analysis and outlook. The post Nebius (NBIS) Stock Surges 15% on Bloom Energy Partnership for AI Data Centers appeared first on Blockonomi.

ARK Invest purchased $5.14M in Bullish (BLSH) shares while trimming its Taiwan Semiconductor position for $867K on May 21, continuing a pattern of accumulation. The post ARK Invest Accumulates Bullish (BLSH) Stock While Reducing TSMC Holdings appeared first on Blockonomi.

The conflict-induced inflation and market volatility challenge G7's economic stability, complicating central banks' policy decisions. The post G7 debt market faces volatility as Iran war drives oil past $100 and reshapes inflation outlook appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

ListaDAO's integration of Pendle PTs as collateral could drive DeFi's shift towards more stable, cross-chain fixed-income strategies. The post ListaDAO adds new Pendle Principal Token markets with $2.5M caps appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Google's AI integration in Workspace could redefine enterprise productivity, intensifying competition and impacting AI infrastructure investments. The post Google integrates Gemini AI into Workspace chat for automated document creation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

SoftBank (SFTBY) stock jumped 32% in two days on strong Nvidia earnings, Arm's 16% surge, and reports of OpenAI preparing for an IPO filing. The post SoftBank Group (SFTBY) Stock Soars 32% in 48 Hours Amid AI Boom and OpenAI IPO Buzz appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Arthur Hayes warns AI is replacing high-earning workers, creating dangerous credit risks for global lending institutions. Hayes calls the AI-driven lending threat the “new subprime crisis,” comparing it directly to the 2008 financial collapse. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s balance sheet focus is neutral for liquidity, not the bearish signal markets feared. Commercial bank [...] The post Arthur Hayes Warns AI Could Spark the Next Major Banking Crisis Worse Than 2008 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Estée Lauder (EL) stock jumped 10%+ after ending merger talks with Puig. Charlotte Tilbury stake issues derailed the proposed $40B beauty deal. The post Estée Lauder (EL) Stock Surges 10% After Walking Away From Puig Merger appeared first on Blockonomi.

Zoom (ZM) stock surged 7.8% premarket after beating Q1 earnings estimates with $1.55 EPS and raising full-year guidance above analyst expectations. The post Zoom (ZM) Stock Soars 7.8% Following Strong Q1 Results and Raised Outlook appeared first on Blockonomi.

Softcat (SCTS) stock climbed nearly 10% after upgrading full-year profit guidance to mid-teens growth, fueled by AI infrastructure demand and chip shortages. The post Softcat (SCTS) Stock Jumps 10% as Company Boosts Profit Forecast on AI Demand appeared first on Blockonomi.

Polymarket’s UMA CTF Adapter on Polygon was reportedly exploited for over $520K, with stolen funds partly sent to ChangeNOW, analysts say.

A suspected exploit tied to Polymarket’s Polygon infrastructure may have drained more than $520,000 in assets.

Zero Network, Ethereum's gasless Layer 2 platform, is shutting down. Users have until July 31, 2026, to withdraw ETH, tokens, and NFTs before closure. The post Zero Network Announces Closure: Ethereum Layer 2 Platform Sets July 2026 Deadline appeared first on Blockonomi.

A social media move by Ripple veteran David Schwartz has unexpectedly revived an XRP mystery from 2013, touching on long-standing lore and Brad Garlinghouse rumors.

In AI, a new current has emerged in which decentralisation and open source let users step beyond popular commercial products. Local LLMs allow private data handling, flexible tuning for specific tasks and full control over the runtime environment. Launching such models, however, demands familiarity with the basics—from repositories and model weights to cloud runtimes and hardware specs. In this ForkLog guide we explain how to start exploring autonomous AI models at no cost, which resources suit beginners and what developers of OS solutions provide. First steps Two main platforms serve developers of open AI models: GitHub and Hugging Face. The former is the traditional home for source code, documentation and install scripts; the latter has become a global hub for model weights, datasets and ready-made ML solutions. Hundreds of thousands of trained neural networks appear on Hugging Face, from tiny on-device language models and alternative media generators to specialist algorithms for researchers and hobbyists. Community-activity metrics help you choose: on GitHub look at star counts, frequency of commits and time to resolve issues. It is also vital to check provenance and repository authenticity. Popular OS builds regularly lure cybercriminals who spread malware disguised as well-known AI tools. The next step with local AI models is hands-on testing. For users without powerful hardware, there are free and freemium cloud platforms. The most popular option is Google Colab, a cloud environment that offers access to GPUs in the browser. The free tier typically runs on an Nvidia Tesla T4 for two to four hours depending on load. Alternatives include Kaggle Notebooks and Hugging Face Spaces; the latter lets you interact with models via ready-made web interfaces such as Gradio or Streamlit. There is also a legal angle to federated solutions. Many popular projects use classic licences such as MIT or Apache 2.0, allowing commercial use with minimal restrictions. Some vendors take a different tack. Meta distributes its flagship models under the Llama 3.1 Community License, which requires special permission if a service’s monthly audience exceeds 700m users. Strict copyleft licences such as the GNU General Public License also appear, obliging developers to open-source any derivative works. My own ChatGPT Among the many autonomous general-purpose LLMs (akin to ChatGPT or Gemini), independent rankings based on blind testing and performance metrics—such as Open LLM Leaderboard and Chatbot Arena—help you choose. Dashboard of open LLMs. Source: llm-stats. The gold standards are Meta’s Llama family and Alibaba’s Qwen. They handle long context, multi-step prompts and are apt for vibe-coding and programming. Thanks to the open Ollama framework, installation is a one-liner. In tests for this article, the qwen3.5:2b model ran on a laptop with no discrete GPU, a Core i7, 8GB of RAM and an SSD, after closing heavy apps such as messengers and browsers. Source: Ollama. “2b” denotes 2bn parameters. The higher the number, the more intricate the relations a network can capture. A 2b model will learn basic grammar and simple commands; a 122b one will recall facts from quantum physics, nuances of legal documents and plan ten steps ahead. Each parameter consumes disk space and, crucially, RAM. The 2b model used roughly 4–5GB of RAM and was the upper limit for that machine. Even a simple “hello!” took nearly three minutes to generate. Screenshot: ForkLog. An approximate breakdown of models: 0.5b–2b. Fast; can run on old laptops and smartphones. Ideal for simple tasks (command routing, basic summarisation, short code autocomplete). Prone to hallucinations on harder prompts; 3b–4b. A balance of speed and quality. Good for mobile devices, smart homes and automation. For instance, a chatbot can be asked to dim the lights, switch on the AC or raise a barrier gate; 7b–9b. Need about 6–8GB of free RAM. Capable models with contextual understanding and deeper reasoning; suitable for programming and long-form text. In a recent study of vibe-coding in Web3, Vladimir Sliper found that on a MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM the following fit: qwen2.5-coder:7b, qwen3:8b, llama3.2:3b, deepseek-r1:8b. More powerful models demand a beefy PC with high-end GPUs or rental servers. Private data processing, 3D printing and user protection Ways to use open AI models vary with user skill and hardware. Some projects ship as friendly installers (.EXE) or mobile apps that work out of the box. Others are abandoned GitHub repos where installation becomes hours of wrestling with stale-library conflicts. Applied AI today goes far beyond text generation. Even a cursory scan of the ecosystem reveals dozens of specialised tools for specific tasks. Video and 3D: CogVideoX. An open model from Zhipu AI for text-to-video generation. It can create realistic short clips, ships with open weights and runs in environments such as Jupyter or Colab given sufficient VRAM; DepthCrafter. A tool for extracting depth information from video. Useful for VFX and 3D-modelling specialists, it produces high-precision depth maps for every frame of a dynamic scene; TRELLIS (Morfx 3D). A cutting-edge system for generating 3D assets. It produces high-quality 3D models from images or text prompts and optimises them for game engines. Turning a train photo into a 3D object for processing and 3D printing via the web version of Morfx 3D. Screenshot: ForkLog. Audio and recognition: CosyVoice. A multilingual text-to-speech model with voice cloning. It generates realistic audio, preserving the source speaker’s intonation and emotional tone; Whisper-WebGPU. An implementation of OpenAI’s speech-recognition model rewritten to run directly in the browser using the WebGPU API. Transcription happens locally, ensuring full privacy without uploading audio to third-party servers; BirdNET-Analyzer. A neural network from Cornell University that identifies bird species by song. Unlike the popular Merlin Bird ID app, which relies substantially on cloud processing for some functions, BirdNET-Analyzer gives full local control and can batch-process gigabytes of field recordings. Source: BirdNET. Programming and user protection: Screenshot-to-Code. A utility that converts a screenshot of a web page or mobile app into clean HTML, Tailwind or React code. Although it often works with paid APIs (Claude, GPT-4), the architecture supports open multimodal models; MinerU/Magic-PDF. A project for accurate extraction of structured data from PDFs. It recognises text, maths and tables, converting complex layouts into Markdown; Fawkes. Applies imperceptible changes to images to thwart facial-recognition systems. It installs locally on a PC via an .EXE and can be used for social-media avatars; Nightshade. “Poisons” image pixels to confuse models trained without permission. Ask for a “dog” and the model may output a cat. Portrait of US President Donald Trump before using Fawkes. Source: Библиотека Конгресса США. After processing with Fawkes. Screenshot: ForkLog. Wrangling libraries, then a first win After installing AI models with clear UI/UX, the next question was how easily a heavy repository could be deployed in the cloud for free. FLUX.1 from the startup Black Forest Labs is a leading image-generation model that competes with corporate Midjourney and Nano Banana. With the right hardware it can run fully offline and sidestep censorship. The test used the lightest free variant, FLUX.1 Schnell. To simplify work with open solutions, developers build target frameworks such as Ollama. For image generation, ComfyUI and Forge are popular GUIs. Attempts to install the Forge implementation—cagliostro-forge-colab—consumed an entire Google Colab GPU session. The culprit was a classic rookie error: mismatched Python, cloud runtime and model versions. Four hours of vibe-coding with Gemini 3 Flash still yielded no success. In the end, the framework was dropped in favour of deploying FLUX.1 directly, in the next free session on a different day. In practice, free Google Colab is easier to use at weekends: the platform often grants longer sessions then. The model itself took roughly 34GB on the cloud SSD. All ancillary install processes eventually pushed usage to about 86GB. Resource usage on a Google Colab instance. Screenshot: ForkLog. Initially FLUX.1 Schnell ran out of VRAM on the Nvidia Tesla T4. The unadapted setup hit GPU limits until a few simple code experiments—and help from Gemini 3 Flash—introduced staged loading and memory cleanup. As a result, only about 3GB of the available 16GB VRAM was used during generation. Screenshot: ForkLog. Each image took around seven minutes to produce. For a free, open model, the results were pleasantly surprising. An image generated with FLUX.1 Schnell. Source: ForkLog.  When asked several times to draw rock singer Marilyn Manson in a Victorian style, FLUX.1 Schnell likely failed to detect the reference to a specific person and produced only a generic visual template. Image generated to the prompt “draw Marilyn Manson in a Victorian style” using FLUX.1 Schnell. Source: ForkLog. Ambitious and unlikely Open neural networks now serve not only text and image generation but narrower, quirkier tasks. A striking example is GameNGen, a model able to recreate DOOM gameplay in real time. Source: GameNGen/Github.  GameNGen does not simulate the game in the usual sense; it generates video frame by frame. The model predicts what the next frame should look like after a user action (a movement or a shot). Enemies, objects and scene changes are not computed by an engine but rendered as the most probable outcome. Among autonomous systems, Voyager stands out—an AI agent for Minecraft. It explores the world, gathers resources and learns continuously. Academia is adapting open AI too, for instance to decode history. Researchers from Tel Aviv and Munich universities trained the Akkademia model to translate ancient Akkadian cuneiform directly into English, enabling the processing of thousands of damaged clay tablets and accelerating archaeological work by orders of magnitude. Another curiosity is MinD-Vis. It analyses fMRI data and attempts to reconstruct the images viewed by a subject during scanning—that is, it generates an interpretation of what a person sees from patterns of brain activity. Such initiatives show AI has become a universal instrument for understanding and modelling reality. The shift from closed corporate APIs to open source is creating a new technological paradigm. Today any researcher, developer or enthusiast can deploy infrastructure that only a few years ago would have required multi-million-dollar server farms. As the ecosystem matures, user experience improves: intuitive interfaces and automated deployment replace brittle scripts. Tools such as Ollama and Forge show that privacy, the absence of censorship and high performance can coexist in one package. The future of the AI industry now depends on how strong, scalable and independent the open ecosystem remains.

Bubblemaps identified on Polymarket 80 wagers on U.S. military action against Iran with such precision that “one stroke of luck does not explain it.” Nicolas Waisman, CEO of the analytics platform, told CoinDesk that if unusual trades are visible to outside observers, America’s adversaries can track them too. “To speak plainly — this can put many people’s lives at risk,” he said. He said wagers on military operations have topped $1bn this year amid geopolitical tension. That is creating a new kind of insider trading. Large bets were placed days ahead of the February 28 strikes on Iran, the elimination of the country’s supreme leader, and the announcement of a ceasefire. Nine accounts on Polymarket earned more than $2.4m almost exclusively from wagers on U.S. military operations. “They bet not only on strikes days before they were carried out, but also on later dates to maximize profit,” Waisman noted. To avoid drawing attention, these accounts also placed small losing bets on February 20. Their accuracy reached 98%. Waisman added that during the strikes on Iran, civilians checked Polymarket to decide whether to spend the night in bunkers. Asked directly about a link between the insiders and the U.S. government, Waisman replied: “We have no evidence that they are military or Americans at all. The data are suspicious and point to someone with an unfair information advantage.” Congressman Mike Levin wrote on X that “the insider trading problem on prediction markets is bigger than any of us could have known.” Together with Senator Adam Schiff, he introduced the DEATH BETS Act to ban war-related contracts. The insider trading problem with prediction markets is bigger than any of us could have known. The New York Times found 80+ Polymarket accounts showing signs of insider trading, many tied to U.S. military operations, including seven that collectively won $1.4 million on the…— Rep. Mike Levin (@RepMikeLevin) May 15, 2026 Waisman also suggested prediction markets could be used for manipulation: “The government can deliberately place bets to create a false signal and mislead adversaries. Prediction markets are an intelligence and information-warfare tool.” He added that such platforms not only forecast the future but also change it. At the same time, he stopped short of blaming the platform itself: “I do not want to attack Polymarket. Anyone can use a cheap VPN or buy an account that has passed KYC. This is not a problem of Polymarket alone, but of the entire internet.” 400 suspicious trades Since the start of the year, Kalshi has reviewed and flagged more than 400 suspicious trades — twice as many as in all of last year, Reuters reports, citing its own sources. Some were passed to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). On Polymarket, the volume of anomalous contracts has also risen markedly. “In the world of classic insider trading it is usually not hard to determine who has access to non-public information. In prediction markets, assembling such data is often impossible,” said Stanford Law School professor and former SEC commissioner Joseph Grundfest. Turnover keeps climbing: Kalshi’s trading volume over half a year has more than tripled to $178bn. At Polymarket, the monthly notional volume of the offshore and U.S. venues in April was about $10.3bn, up from $3.8bn a year earlier. In parallel, platforms are tightening their rules. They recently barred federal employees from betting on political campaigns in which they are involved. Regulation of prediction markets has become a tussle between the CFTC, which wants to police them as derivatives, and individual states. Investor interest has lifted valuations: Kalshi closed a $1bn round at a $22bn valuation. Polymarket is in talks for new funding at a $15bn valuation. Earlier, CFTC chair Michael Selig said the regulator would crack down on insider trading. In response, Kalshi and Polymarket updated their rules and explicitly banned wagers based on confidential information and illegal tips. Polymarket also removed some war-related contracts. “If a person has inside information, he is more likely to use it on a prediction market than on the stock market,” said University of Toronto business-school professor Charles Martino. Investors are increasingly checking prediction markets before making trades. Such venues sometimes forecast election outcomes and economic decisions more accurately than traditional polls. Users buy and sell binary yes-or-no contracts on the outcomes of events — from economic policy to sport. “These markets allow you to trade not on the market’s reaction to a piece of news, but on the news itself. The risk is lower,” explained HEC Montreal business-school professor Vincent Grégoire. In April, the U.S. Department of Justice charged active-duty service member Gannon Kane Van Dyke, who is suspected of using classified information to place bets on Polymarket.

Workday (WDAY) stock surged 12% after hours following a strong Q1 earnings beat with $2.66 adjusted EPS and $2.35B in subscription revenue growth. The post Workday (WDAY) Stock Soars 12% on Strong Q1 Results and AI Growth appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin has fallen back toward the $77,000 region after losing a key ascending trendline support that had guided its recovery from April lows. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price traded near $77,200 during Friday’s session after briefly losing…

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Brian Armstrong’s role in the crypto regulation push became a flashpoint when BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes called out the Coinbase CEO by name during a recent interview. Hayes said Armstrong is acting in the best interest of his shareholders — not the wider crypto community. Related Reading: Singapore Shuts Down Bsquared’s Crypto Payment Operations – […]

A bipartisan group of more than a dozen U.S. representatives has introduced legislation to enshrine a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in federal law, mandate a minimum 20-year holding period, and direct the Treasury Department to acquire up to 1 million bitcoin over five years. Bipartisan ARMA Bill Targets 1 Million Bitcoin Reserve Congressman Nick Begich (AK-AL) […]

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Lenovo stock jumped 20% after reporting $21.6B quarterly revenue and $521M profit, beating forecasts as AI-driven sales doubled year-over-year. The post Lenovo (LNVGY) Stock Rockets 20% on Record-Breaking Quarterly Results appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Binance Bitcoin futures Open Interest climbed from $6.4B in March to $8.96B, topping the 180-day moving average. The eight-month deleveraging phase mirrors conditions last seen in 2022, just before the FTX collapse hit markets. Speculative traders returned to Bitcoin derivatives despite a continued deterioration in the global macro environment. Analysts warn the recovery trend [...] The post Bitcoin Traders Return to Derivatives Markets After 8 Months of Deleveraging appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Europe's energy security is at risk, potentially leading to higher gas prices, demand destruction, and increased market volatility. The post Equinor warns Europe gas stocks could face critical shortages if Hormuz shut for 1 to 3 months appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Japan's swift budget reversal highlights economic volatility, signaling potential shifts in fiscal policy and investor sentiment amid inflation. The post Japan’s extra budget expected to reach $19B as government reverses course on spending appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin rallied for 90 days after its dip below $60,000, breaking the record for the longest uptrend within a bear market in BTC price history.

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UBS Global Wealth Management increases S&P 500 target to 7,900 for 2026, driven by AI data center demand and resilient consumer spending patterns. The post UBS Boosts S&P 500 Forecast to 7,900 on AI Infrastructure and Consumer Resilience appeared first on Blockonomi.

IBM stock jumped 12% after securing $1B in federal funding for quantum chip manufacturing. The company will invest another $1B in the new venture. The post IBM (IBM) Stock Soars 12% Following $2 Billion Quantum Computing Initiative appeared first on Blockonomi.

Verus bridge exploiter returned 4,052 ETH worth $8.5M, keeping 1,350 ETH as bounty after the $11.5M forged-transfer attack.

Europe should not rely on US AI infrastructure and systems like Starlink due to the "dangerous" overdependence. This statement was made by Bouygues CEO Olivier Roussat in a conversation with CNBC. "There are two areas of the future whose importance Europe needs to recognize. These are artificial intelligence and satellite communications," he emphasized. Bouygues is one of the largest French engineering conglomerates. It operates in the construction sector, transportation, and telecommunications. The company aims to consolidate the communications market in France. "I'm not sure we necessarily need Starlink or something similar. Europe needs something to gain some sovereignty," Roussat added. According to him, a single non-state player could independently disable internet connectivity across the continent. Starlink — the Leader SpaceX's Starlink dominates the global satellite internet market. The company operates a fleet of over 10,000 spacecraft in low Earth orbit — a region of space located within 2,000 km of the Earth's surface. Musk's company plans to go public on Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX, conducting the largest IPO in history. It has filed a prospectus with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The document states that the firm's communications division, mainly consisting of Starlink, generated $11.39 billion in revenue in 2025 — 61% of total sales. In the first quarter of 2026, the figure rose to 69%. Starlink is the sole source of profit for the space company — the division brought in $4.42 billion for the firm over the year. Meanwhile, the rocket launch department, including contracts with NASA and the Department of Defense, recorded a loss of $657 million. The AI division's financial situation is even worse — -$6.35 billion. In the first quarter, Starlink's user base more than doubled compared to the previous year, reaching 10.3 million people. SpaceX estimates its potential market at $28.5 trillion. The figure includes: broadband access — $870 billion; mobile division — $740 billion; digital advertising — $600 billion.  AI infrastructure — $2.4 trillion; enterprise applications market — $22.7 trillion. "We believe we are still in the early stages of transforming enterprises with artificial intelligence, with AI-based enterprise applications poised to reshape the digital economy," states the SpaceX document. Competition Intensifies In 2026, Starlink entered the Brand Finance ranking of the top 500 brands for the first time. Meanwhile, competitors are closing in: OneWeb, managed by France's Eutelsat, has a constellation of over 600 satellites; Amazon launched over 300 orbital devices last year, approaching the release of its Leo service, which will eventually include a constellation of about 7,700 space objects; Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin plans to deploy around 5,400 satellites starting in the fourth quarter of 2027; China's Guowang, currently with about 163 devices, aims to create a mega-constellation. Data Centers in Space In February, SpaceX acquired Musk's AI startup xAI, creating the world's most valuable private company. The entrepreneur stated that the merger aims to establish data centers beyond the planet. At that time, the combined firm's valuation was estimated at $1.25 trillion. Now the figure is $1.75 trillion. Some media report a figure of $2 trillion. To create data centers in space, SpaceX requested permission from the US Federal Communications Commission to launch 1 million satellites. The project envisions a network of data centers in low Earth orbit, connected by laser channels. The document uses grand phrases like "the first step towards a second-level civilization on the Kardashev scale." Colonization of Mars and the Moon Musk plans to colonize Mars, but for now, this plan has been postponed to create a city on the Moon. Building it will take less than 10 years, according to the SpaceX CEO. The entrepreneur noted that travel to Mars is only possible when the planets align. This event occurs every 26 months, and the journey itself takes six months. People can travel to the Moon every 10 days, and the trip lasts two days. Therefore, creating a city on Earth's satellite can be done much faster. In February, it was revealed that SpaceX is participating in a secret new Pentagon competition to create autonomous drone swarms with voice control.

TLDR: Only 10% of RWA liquidity is currently active inside DeFi protocols, despite rapid sector growth on-chain. Tokenized gold sits at $7B on-chain, yet just $184M is active in DeFi due to heavy compliance restrictions. Protocols like Ondo’s USDY and Maple Finance are building composable RWA products designed for DeFi markets. Regulatory moves like the [...] The post Only 10% of RWA Liquidity Is Active in DeFi Protocols appeared first on Blockonomi.

Binance debuts SpaceX pre-IPO perpetual futures in USDT. Learn how retail traders can speculate on SpaceX's valuation ahead of its anticipated IPO. The post Binance Introduces Pre-IPO Futures for SpaceX: A Complete Breakdown appeared first on Blockonomi.

Harvard's endowment liquidated its entire $87M Ethereum ETF position in Q1 2026 and slashed Bitcoin ETF holdings, according to new SEC filings. The post Harvard Dumps Complete $87M Ethereum (ETH) ETF Stake Within a Single Quarter appeared first on Blockonomi.

The current value of those Papa John’s pizzas reflects how much Bitcoin as an asset and a network has grown.

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The influx of new equity from SpaceX's IPO could strain market liquidity, prompting volatility and capital reallocation challenges. The post Tom Lee warns SpaceX IPO could flood markets with $2T in new liquidity appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump Media & Technology Group has transferred another 2,650 Bitcoin worth about $205 million to Crypto.com, adding fresh scrutiny to the company’s crypto treasury strategy as its holdings remain deeply underwater. According to blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain, the transfer was…

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Hyperliquid (HYPE) reaches all-time high above $62 with 58% weekly gains as Grayscale buys $35M and spot ETFs see $54M inflows in seven days. The post Hyperliquid (HYPE) Surges Past $62 as Grayscale Adds $35M to Holdings appeared first on Blockonomi.

Stock futures rise up to 0.5% on US-Iran talk progress. Bitcoin drops to $77K with $200M in crypto liquidations as geopolitical tensions persist. The post Market Wrap: Equity Futures Climb While Bitcoin Slides Amid US-Iran Diplomacy appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Five cryptocurrency companies shut down in one week amid market downturn. Fantasy.top, Everclear, and ZERO Network cite unsustainable operations. The post Crypto Market Carnage: Five Blockchain Firms Collapse in Just Seven Days appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum sentiment has weakened as ETF outflows, Foundation exits, and slower network growth pressure ETH near the $2,100 zone.

Decentralized prediction market platform Polymarket has set its sights on Japan, appointing a local representative and launching a formal lobbying effort aimed at securing government authorization by 2030. Japanese Market Entry With a Strong Lobby Push Polymarket, the blockchain-based prediction market that hit its first $10 billion monthly trading volume in March 2026, is making […]

AMD's projected CPU market growth signals a shift in AI infrastructure, potentially reshaping data center strategies and competitive dynamics. The post AMD CEO Lisa Su forecasts 35% annual growth in CPU market over five years appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

AMD's reliance on China highlights the geopolitical risks and potential growth opportunities in the semiconductor industry amid export controls. The post AMD CEO Lisa Su says China still accounts for about 20% of revenue despite GPU export controls appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bubblemaps discovers 98% win rate on Polymarket war bets worth $2.4M. Congress introduces ban while states battle CFTC over regulation authority. The post Polymarket Trader Achieves Near-Perfect 98% Success Rate on War Predictions — Raising Red Flags appeared first on Blockonomi.

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) surges 26% on short squeeze and AI hype, breaking major resistance. Analysts target $2.87 as the token leads AI crypto gainers. The post NEAR Protocol (NEAR) Explodes 26% to Lead AI Crypto Rally appeared first on Blockonomi.

The CFTC finalizes an integrity oversight agreement with the NHL for prediction markets on Kalshi and Polymarket, following a similar MLB partnership. The post NHL Partners With CFTC on Prediction Market Integrity Agreement appeared first on Blockonomi.

Solana (SOL) holds $85 support as analysts eye the $98-$100 breakout zone. UNI now live on Solana via Sunrise as DeFi activity strengthens. The post Solana (SOL) Eyes Critical Breakout as Analysts Target Key Resistance Level appeared first on Blockonomi.

The second pillar of the cryptocurrency market is shaking.

Polymarket has reportedly appointed a Japanese representative as the prediction market platform moves toward securing approval to operate legally in the country by 2030. According to a Friday Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter, Polymarket sees Japan as…

Warsh's Fed leadership could shift monetary policy, impacting crypto markets and inflation dynamics, with potential long-term economic effects. The post Trump to swear in Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair on May 22 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is swiftly moving to temper expectations surrounding a highly anticipated regulatory framework for tokenized equities.

XRP derivatives activity has also stayed elevated even with the token struggling to regain momentum.

The US government is reportedly investing in Quantum Computing, the technology that could end up acting as a possible threat to Bitcoin. US Commerce Department To Give $2 Billion To Quantum Computing Firms As reported by CNBC, the US government is set to award grants to nine companies operating in the Quantum Computing sector. The […]

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Pi Network price near $0.153 as Chengdiao Fan links tokens to utility, user growth, and AI-era product distribution at Consensus 2026 today.

THORChain opened ADR028 voting after a $10.7M exploit, proposing POL losses, synth sharing, no new RUNE, and a hacker bounty plan.

TSMC's Arizona expansion bolsters US chip manufacturing, enhancing supply chain resilience but posing cost challenges for AMD and the sector. The post TSMC Arizona production progresses well, says AMD CEO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Polymarket's Japan approval could set a precedent for prediction markets in strict regulatory environments, influencing global policy shifts. The post Polymarket seeks Japan market approval by 2030 for prediction markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The integration of PancakeSwap's Infinity CL pools with Maestro Bots could redefine DeFi accessibility, emphasizing ease of use and automation. The post PancakeSwap Infinity CL pools go live on BNB Chain and Base via Maestro Bots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

South Korea’s planned cryptocurrency tax has come under renewed political scrutiny after a public petition seeking its repeal cleared the signature threshold required for legislative review. According to South Korea’s National Assembly petition system, the motion surpassed 50,000 signatures at…

Tokenized stocks could split liquidity and exchange revenue as SEC weighs a new exemption, Tiger Research says, with RWA demand rising fast.

Onchain investigator ZachXBT has publicly accused Kucoin of allowing stolen cryptocurrency to flow freely through its platform while refusing to cooperate with German law enforcement. ZachXBT Says Kucoin Is ‘Complicit’ The pseudonymous blockchain sleuth posted a direct broadside against Kucoin on May 22. “The team is complicit and allows illicit activity to flow as long […]

6.04 million BTC (30.2% of the market supply) are at risk of potential quantum attacks, according to analysts at Glassnode. https://t.co/hazgmSisxc— glassnode (@glassnode) May 20, 2026 The public data of these coins is already available on the blockchain, theoretically allowing the computation of private keys using powerful quantum computers. Analysts have categorized the vulnerable bitcoins into two groups. Structural Vulnerability (1.92 million BTC). Public identifiers are visible due to script features. This includes coins from the Satoshi Nakamoto era and modern Taproot (P2TR) addresses. Operational Vulnerability (4.12 million BTC). Keys have become known due to user actions: address reuse or partial spending. Source: Glassnode. The main burden falls on the operational sector, which is twice the size of the structural one. A significant portion of such coins (1.66 million BTC) is held by exchanges. The situation varies among platforms: only 5% of Coinbase's assets are vulnerable, while this figure reaches 85% for Binance, and 100% for Bitfinex and Robinhood. Meanwhile, government funds in the US, UK, and El Salvador are fully protected. Source: Glassnode. Glassnode emphasized that the study does not predict the timeline for the emergence of quantum threats. It is merely a way to assess current wallet management hygiene. To mitigate risks, exchanges and users should stop reusing addresses and implement change output rotation. Preparing for the Quantum Threat Developers of digital assets are accelerating the transition to post-quantum encryption. This has been prompted by new forecasts: experts expect powerful quantum computers to emerge by 2030. In April, Google published a study suggesting that breaking existing encryption methods may require fewer resources than previously thought. Ripple plans to update its infrastructure within two years, focusing on wallet protection. The Ethereum Foundation has also formed a team to develop a roadmap for transitioning to resilient algorithms. Circle and TRON have announced plans to protect their networks. Senior analyst at Bernstein, Gautam Chhugani, told the FT that the industry's preparation could take three to five years and "several billion, if not hundreds of billions of dollars." Bitcoin poses the greatest challenge. The network is decentralized, and transitioning to new cryptography requires coordination, which is currently lacking. "Bitcoin has no leader," noted RippleX's head of engineering, Ayo Akinyele. According to him, there are many proposals, but no single solution to protect all holders. Some experts consider the threat to be exaggerated. "This is a theoretical computer that does not yet exist. The danger is decades away," said Mysten Labs' chief cryptographer, Kostas Chalkias. He believes that vulnerabilities to AI are far more serious. Akinyele countered: skeptics underestimate artificial intelligence. Last month, Nvidia introduced AI models that accelerate the development of quantum computers. "AI helps bring the quantum threat closer. We cannot react after the fact," he added. Back in May 2026, Cisco's global director of innovation, Guy Diedrich, announced that the company would prepare network infrastructure ahead of the quantum leap.

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The surge in new XRP wallets suggests increased network engagement, potentially driving future trading volume and price movements. The post XRP adds 4,300 new wallets in 24 hours, signals growth spike appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The sanctions deepen US-Iran tensions, complicate Lebanon's political landscape, and heighten compliance burdens for global financial systems. The post US sanctions nine individuals including Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon over Hezbollah ties appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Spotify's AI partnership with Universal Music could reshape industry norms, influencing AI licensing across creative sectors and boosting revenue. The post Spotify partners with Universal Music to enhance AI features and sets ambitious growth targets through 2030 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Galaxy and BitGo face off in court over failed $1.2B merger as Novogratz disputes a $100M termination fee and SEC accounting rules at trial.

An executive at tokenization platforms Superstate said the stricter approach suggested by Hester Peirce would enable DeFi to expand without compromising rules in traditional capital markets.

Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz reportedly told a court the SEC made it “very difficult” to complete a planned 2021 merger with BitGo.

TradFi views the breakup of its previously consolidated, centralized liquidity as a “serious structural threat,” said Tiger Research director Ryan Yoon.

Polymarket has been blocked in India after authorities tightened enforcement against what they classify as illegal online money gaming platforms. According to an April 25 advisory issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), internet service providers and…

Two Philosophies, One Industry Online gambling has always had its dividing lines, but none has become more significant than the split between crypto-native platforms and traditional fiat operators. Stake.com and Bet365 sit on opposite sides of that divide, each representing the peak of their respective approach. Comparing them reveals not just the differences between two [...] The post Stake.com vs Bet365: Crypto vs Traditional — Plus ZunaBet’s Entry appeared first on Blockonomi.

Representative Nick Begich unveiled the American Reserve Modernization Act on Thursday, presenting the bill as a way for the United States to create a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve and update how the federal government handles digital assets kept on the public balance sheet. The legislation would set up a “secure” Strategic Bitcoin Reserve inside the […]

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Applied Digital has signed a 15-year, take-or-pay lease at its fourth artificial intelligence (AI) Factory campus, Polaris Forge 3, with the same U.S.-based investment-grade hyperscaler that signed at Delta Forge 1 in April 2026. Applied Digital Pushes Total Contracted Revenue to $31B With Fourth AI Campus Deal Applied Digital Corp. (Nasdaq: APLD), the Dallas-based artificial […]

The delay highlights internal conflicts and potential regulatory challenges, impacting U.S. competitiveness in the global AI race. The post Donald Trump postpones AI executive order amid White House infighting appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

SpaceX's solar facility could revolutionize AI infrastructure by enabling continuous, efficient power for space-based data centers, impacting energy and tech sectors. The post SpaceX plans 10-gigawatt solar manufacturing facility near Austin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Mark Cuban sold 80% of his Bitcoin after it underperformed during the US-Iran crisis. Gold hit $5,000 while BTC dropped, challenging his hedge thesis. The post Mark Cuban Offloads 80% of Bitcoin Holdings After Disappointing Performance appeared first on Blockonomi.

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Hester Peirce has pushed back against expectations that the agency could soon open the door to unrestricted tokenized stock trading through a proposed “innovation exemption.” According to comments Peirce posted on X on Thursday,…

An Italian police unit cracked a tax fraud case worth over a million dollars — and at the center of it was not a secret bank account or a shell company, but Bitcoin inscriptions. Related Reading: Crypto Gains State-Level Support As South Carolina Bans Federal CBDCs A New Way To Hide Old Money Italy’s Economic […]

The Alumot division's AI focus may accelerate tech innovation in Israel, influencing both military strategies and civilian tech sectors globally. The post Israel Defense Forces unveils Alumot division for AI battlefield operations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Canary Capital CEO predicts XRP could reach $2.80 by year-end as ETF inflows hit $1.39B and XRPL upgrade approaches. Whales accumulate 71M tokens. The post Ripple (XRP) Could Hit $2.80 by Year-End as ETF Assets Reach $1.39 Billion appeared first on Blockonomi.

New research shows 6.04 million BTC worth $469B is vulnerable to quantum computer attacks. A startup proposes a soft fork fix before Q-Day in 2030. The post Quantum Computing Threatens $469 Billion in Bitcoin Holdings, Study Reveals appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Binance CEO Richard Teng denied WSJ sanctions claims, saying the exchange blocks sanctioned users and runs a growing compliance program now.

The European Commission has launched a broad review of the EU’s landmark crypto regulation, MiCA, signaling potential changes to rules governing stablecoins, decentralized finance ( DeFi), staking, and tokenized assets. The consultation reflects how quickly digital asset markets have evolved since the framework took effect in 2024. Europe Reassesses Crypto Framework as Crypto Adoption Accelerates […]

The exit of global buyout funds from China's data centers signals a shift towards local control and highlights geopolitical investment tensions. The post Global buyout funds exit China’s data centres with final $1B deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ethereum (ETH) trades near $2,130 with $1.7B in liquidations at risk. ETF outflows continue while analysts warn of potential drop to $1,800 if support breaks. The post Ethereum (ETH) Faces Critical $2,100 Support as $1.7B in Liquidations Loom appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin options expiry saw $1.6B in BTC contracts settle, as Greeks.live data showed lower IV, weak demand, and defensive whale positioning.

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Uncertainty surrounding the current macro environment “appears to be pushing institutions toward hedging strategies while waiting for greater clarity,” said analyst Darkfost.

Beeple's ability to capture the chaotic zeitgeist of the crypto industry is unparalleled.

Bitcoin (BTC) falls to $76K monthly low amid institutional selling, $1.3B ETF outflows, and geopolitical uncertainty. Coinbase premium hits lowest point. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Tumbles to $76K as Institutions Dump Holdings and ETF Outflows Accelerate appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Jane Street allegedly used insider info from secret Telegram group to dump $192M in UST before Terra's collapse, profiting $134M. Court filings reveal details. The post Jane Street Accused of Using Inside Knowledge to Exit Terra (LUNA) Before $40B Collapse appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin’s Coinbase premium has fallen to its lowest level this month, adding to signs that institutional investors in the U.S. have continued selling the flagship crypto while spot demand weakens. According to data shared by CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost, the Coinbase…

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Thin market liquidity heightens volatility risks, potentially triggering widespread asset selloffs, impacting both forex and crypto markets. The post Yen traders brace for intervention risk as holidays drain market liquidity appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Lehane's state-focused strategy could shape AI's regulatory landscape, impacting investment dynamics and potentially benefiting larger firms. The post OpenAI’s Chris Lehane seeks to address AI’s reputation crisis appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The entity acquired its BTC stash at prices of almost $120,000, but might be selling at a heavy loss now.

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Sandbox co-founder’s wife escaped failed crypto-linked kidnapping in France as police and firms tighten wrench attack defenses globally now.

The US-Iran peace talks could reshape global risk dynamics, impacting energy prices, equity markets, and the role of crypto in sanctions. The post Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher as US-Iran peace deal talks lift risk appetite appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The SEC's narrow exemption for onchain equity products may limit innovation but provides a controlled environment for regulatory data collection. The post SEC’s Hester Peirce expects innovation exemption to apply narrowly to onchain equity products appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kucoin has unveiled a product allowing users to unlock liquidity by borrowing against high- liquidity crypto assets while their pledged collateral simultaneously continues to earn passive yield. The Shift to Capital Hubs Reflecting a broader industry shift from simple order-matching to advanced capital management, Kucoin has introduced an integrated “earn-and-loan” solution. The product eliminates a […]

The end of the week is upon us again, with another crypto options expiry event as spot markets continue to correct.

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