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According to CoinDesk, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday directing federal financial regulators to integrate digital assets and innovative technology into traditional payment systems. The order gives regulators three months to identify rules that unduly impede fintech partnerships with federally regulated institutions, and six months to encourage innovation. It also asks the Federal Reserve to review how uninsured depository institutions and non-bank financial firms access payment accounts, and whether the 12 regional Fed banks can independently grant such access — a provision that may benefit Wyoming special purpose depository institutions. The Independent Community Bankers of America warned that significant regulatory gaps remain between banks and non-bank entities.

According to CoinDesk, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed the most sweeping overhaul of registered offering rules in more than 20 years, aimed at reversing a long-term decline in U.S. public listings by cutting compliance costs and simplifying capital raising. The package would allow newly public companies to use shelf registrations immediately after an IPO — scrapping the current roughly one-year waiting period and eliminating the $75 million public float requirement tied to unrestricted shelf offerings. Companies would also be able to pre-register securities and sell shares quickly when market conditions improve, a flexibility that could prove critical for crypto firms operating in volatile markets. The proposal would expand streamlined regulatory accommodations to roughly 75% of listed firms, up from the current 36%, and raise the large accelerated filer threshold from $700 million to $2 billion in public float — with companies needing to exceed it for two consecutive years before facing the SEC's toughest audit and reporting requirements. Newly listed companies would also remain exempt from strictest reporting for at least five years.
The reforms do not create crypto-specific rules but signal a broader SEC shift toward encouraging capital formation. The rules are open for 60-day public comment.

Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has finalized rules allowing foreign-issued trust-type stablecoins into its payment system, effective June 1, according to BeInCrypto. This regulatory change reclassifies qualifying foreign trust-type stablecoins as Electronic Payment Instruments under the Payment Services Act, integrating them into Japan's financial infrastructure. The reform requires foreign issuers to meet Japanese standards on licensing, auditing, and anti-money laundering. Domestic intermediaries will verify compliance, with major players like SBI VC Trade preparing for licensed services involving stablecoins such as USDC. This move could accelerate global capital inflows and expand payment applications.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the US Department of Justice sued Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz and other state officials on Tuesday over what the agencies describe as the nation's first outright ban on prediction markets, The Block reports. The lawsuit, filed less than 24 hours after Walz signed SF 4760 into law, argues that Minnesota is unlawfully attempting to regulate federally overseen derivatives that fall under the CFTC's "exclusive jurisdiction." The CFTC called the ban a "flagrant and unprecedented incursion" and is seeking a preliminary and permanent injunction before the law takes effect on Aug. 1.
The complaint also challenges provisions extending criminal liability to banks, payment processors, media organizations and sports leagues — including MLB, the NHL, Fox, Dow Jones and the Wall Street Journal — that partner with prediction market platforms. The suit is the latest escalation in a widening jurisdictional clash that has seen the CFTC sue Illinois, Arizona and Connecticut over similar state-level efforts to restrict platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.

Kevin Warsh, the designated Chair of the Federal Reserve, has sold a significant portion of his financial assets as part of his commitment to divest before assuming his new role. According to Odaily, recent government documents reveal this move as a crucial step in addressing controversies surrounding his nomination.
Warsh, known as one of the wealthiest Federal Reserve officials in history, received an 'Asset Divestiture Certificate' dated May 16 from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE). The documents indicate that he has sold investments worth at least $100 million, although the underlying assets were not previously disclosed. However, the documents did not include two assets Warsh had pledged to sell before taking office, each valued between $250,000 and $500,000.
Warsh's financial disclosure during his nomination process showed assets totaling at least $192 million. Due to the range-based reporting format, it is widely believed that his actual wealth could be higher.

Trump Media & Technology Group's Truth Social has filed to withdraw its applications for spot bitcoin and bitcoin-ethereum ETFs, The Block reports, citing SEC filings submitted Monday. The withdrawal covers Form S-1 registration statements originally filed in June 2025. Yorkville America, the funds' sponsor and advisor, said the move is strategic, with President Steve Neamtz stating the Investment Company Act of 1940 framework allows "more differentiated investment strategies" not available under the Securities Act of 1933.
Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart suggested the retreat is driven by intense competition in the spot bitcoin ETF market, particularly after Morgan Stanley's MSBT launched at 14 basis points and attracted over $230 million in inflows. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have amassed more than $57.7 billion in cumulative inflows since their landmark approval in January 2024.
Truth Social's ETF applications had faced SEC delays, and an approved fund would have added to President Trump's growing crypto-related ventures including memecoins and World Liberty Financial.

Deloitte has acqui-hired blockchain infrastructure firm Blocknative, with its team set to focus on driving Web3 innovation across the consulting giant's client portfolio, The Block reports. Blocknative, founded in 2018, is now "in the process of ceasing operations," with its API and Gas Network services — which provided real-time mempool monitoring, gas fee prediction and transaction management — expected to operate only through June 19. CEO Matt Cutler said the chapter on "mempool visibility, transaction orchestration, block building, MEV auctions, private order flow, transaction pricing, and more" is closing. It is unclear whether the entire Blocknative team will join Deloitte.

According to TechCrunch, Google launched Gemini 3.5 Flash at its annual I/O developer conference on Tuesday, calling it the company's strongest model yet for coding and autonomous AI agents. DeepMind Chief Technologist Koray Kavukcuoglu said the model outperforms Gemini 3.1 Pro on nearly all benchmarks and runs four times faster than other frontier models, with an optimized version reaching twelve times the speed at the same quality. Google demonstrated agents spawning to build a full operating system inside Antigravity, its agentic development platform. The launch signals Google's shift from conversational AI to agentic AI capable of planning and executing work with minimal human input.

Moment has successfully completed a $78 million funding round, led by Index Ventures. According to NS3.AI, the round also saw participation from a16z and Avra. Moment plans to utilize the funds to advance AI automation in Wall Street trading systems.

A newly disclosed term in the settlement agreement resolving Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS permanently bars the federal government from pursuing past tax claims, audits or examinations involving the president, his family and his companies, CNN reports. The clause states the government is "FOREVER BARRED and PRECLUDED" from investigating tax returns filed before the settlement date, including matters that "were raised or could have been raised" and those already pending before the IRS. The one-page addendum was signed by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche — Trump's former personal attorney — and surfaced via a hyperlink attached to a DOJ press release. The settlement also creates a nearly $1.8 billion taxpayer-funded "anti-weaponization" compensation fund administered by a commission whose members are chosen by Trump's attorney general and removable by the president. Trump, his family and their entities agreed not to seek payments from that fund.

Crypto infrastructure provider Zerohash is raising fresh capital at a valuation above $1.5 billion after Mastercard abandoned its investment plans, according to CoinDesk, citing people with knowledge of the matter. Mastercard walked away following its $1.8 billion acquisition of UK-based stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK in March, after earlier advanced talks to acquire the Chicago-based company at up to $2 billion fell through when Zerohash opted to remain independent. Zerohash, which serves more than 5 million users across 190 countries and counts Morgan Stanley, Interactive Brokers, Stripe and BlackRock's BUIDL fund among its clients, was last valued at $1 billion in a $104 million Series D-2 round in September 2025.

Fireblocks, a digital asset infrastructure platform, has announced the launch of its 'Agentic Payments Suite' designed to support the x402 protocol's AI Agent payment framework. According to Odaily, the suite encompasses the entire AI Agent payment process, including wallet infrastructure for initiating transfers, merchant payment layers, and settlement and risk control features for compliant financial institutions.

Mouro Capital, the fintech venture capital fund of Santander Bank, has announced the completion of a $400 million initial fundraising round for its third fund. According to Odaily, Santander Bank is the investor in this round. The fund will focus on investments in artificial intelligence, blockchain, capital markets, and wealth management sectors. Mouro Capital aims to explore the intersection of financial services, AI, and enterprise software. Previously, Mouro Capital participated in funding for the DeFi platform M^ZERO.

The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has announced plans to introduce futures contracts based on 'computing power' to track the cost changes of GPUs and other resources supporting the AI industry. According to Odaily, this product is pending regulatory approval. ICE will collaborate with financial infrastructure company Ornn to develop a pricing system for derivatives based on its GPU cost index, which will support the computing power futures contracts.

Binance Wallet announced on X that the next KAT reward pool is being prepared as part of Katana Campaign Season 4. The campaign is set to begin on May 21, 2026, at 00:00 (UTC), offering a substantial reward pool of 10,000,000 KAT tokens.
Participants can subscribe to vbETH in the Katana Morpho vbETH vault through Binance Wallet Earn to farm their KAT airdrop rewards. This initiative provides an opportunity for users to engage with the Katana platform and earn rewards through their participation. The campaign is designed to attract users interested in maximizing their returns by leveraging the Katana ecosystem.

The European Commission has initiated a formal consultation to assess whether the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) remains suitable for its intended purpose. According to NS3.AI, stakeholders are invited to provide feedback until August 31. This review focuses on MiCA's fundamental regulations and precedes the July 2026 deadline for companies operating under transitional arrangements to obtain full authorization.

According to NS3.AI, Aletheia reported that Hyperliquid spot ETFs have shown impressive performance in their initial trading days. These ETFs recorded market-cap-adjusted inflows surpassing those of Bitcoin spot ETFs on three out of their first six trading days. Additionally, they outperformed Ethereum spot ETFs on five of these days. On the sixth trading day, Hyperliquid spot ETFs registered significantly higher inflows compared to their peers.

Morgan Stanley has submitted a revised application for its Solana ETF, according to Foresight News. Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart revealed that the proposed trading code for the product is MSOL. Details regarding the management fee rate have not yet been disclosed.

AI fund Situational Awareness LP, led by former OpenAI member Leopold, has significantly increased its holdings in put options to hedge against volatility in leading AI companies. According to PANews, the fund has also expanded its investments in infrastructure sectors such as computing power, electricity, and storage. This shift indicates a transition in AI trading strategies from speculative investments to focusing on tangible results.

Tether International has announced the acquisition of all shares held by SoftBank in Twenty One Capital (XXI), according to Foresight News. Following the completion of the transaction, the board members appointed by SoftBank to XXI have resigned in accordance with the shareholder agreement.

CRS 2.0 will expand financial asset reporting to include crypto assets, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and certain electronic money products. According to NS3.AI, retail payment transactions of $50,000 or more will be subject to case-by-case reporting. Hong Kong aims to implement CRS 2.0 by 2028 and simultaneously advance the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework. Mainland China has not yet announced an official timeline, but tax authorities in multiple regions have been contacting taxpayers since 2025 to self-report overseas income for the 2022–2024 tax years.

Nvidia (NVDA) is set to report its fiscal first-quarter results, with Wall Street anticipating nearly $79 billion in revenue, while buyside whispers suggest closer to $81 billion, according to BeInCrypto. Shares have rallied from $165 in late March to $220.61, leaving little room for disappointment. A JPMorgan-distributed table highlights the gap between NVDA's official guide of $78 billion and buyside expectations of $80.97 billion. Forward expectations diverge further, with buyside desks predicting $89.71 billion for the July quarter. Jim Cramer warns of a potential sell-the-news pattern, noting NVDA's tendency to spike initially before reversing. The real catalyst lies in the July guidance and commentary on China and margins. Any change in Nvidia's outlook on data-center revenue from China could significantly impact the stock.

Tether has filed seven trademark applications with the Korea Intellectual Property Rights Information Service (KIPRIS), including KRWT and WONTETHER, which suggest a potential Korean won-pegged stablecoin. According to BeInCrypto, these filings have sparked speculation about Tether's plans to introduce a localized stablecoin in South Korea. The trademarks fall under Classification 09, covering software and crypto-related products. South Korea's upcoming Digital Asset Basic Act may require foreign issuers to establish local branches, prompting Tether to secure legal ground early.

Catena Labs, an AI financial infrastructure company founded by Circle co-founder Sean Neville, has announced the completion of a $30 million Series A funding round. According to Odaily, the round was co-led by Acrew Capital and Andreessen Horowitz's a16z crypto, with participation from Breyer Capital, General Catalyst, and QED. Catena Labs focuses on building infrastructure for 'AI-native banks,' enabling AI agents to securely perform financial operations such as payments, transfers, and fund management. The company has also applied to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a New York State Trust Bank license to support payment processing and customer fund custody.

Binance Blog published a new article, highlighting the company's strategic expansion of its workforce amid the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in 2026. As the tech sector undergoes significant transformation, Binance is actively integrating AI tools into its operations and enhancing its employees' AI competencies through comprehensive training programs.
In 2026, Binance has incorporated several proprietary AI tools into its internal workflows and conducted 28 AI training sessions across eight modules, achieving notable engagement. This initiative is part of Binance's broader strategy to build an AI-competent organization. While many companies in the tech sector have reduced their workforce, with 52,050 jobs cut in the first quarter of 2026 due to increased AI adoption, Binance is taking a different approach. The company is expanding its workforce, actively hiring for over 380 roles, and focusing on building a team that can effectively leverage AI technologies.
Binance's philosophy centers on using AI as a capability multiplier rather than a substitute for human labor. The company believes that AI delivers the most value when it augments human capabilities, particularly in roles requiring judgment, context, and accountability. Studies from organizations like McKinsey Global Institute and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development support this view, indicating that AI is most effective when humans guide decisions and apply judgment, while AI handles repetitive tasks.
To foster AI literacy, Binance has integrated tools like SAFUGPT, Hexa, and Clawbot into its systems. Hexa, a no-code AI platform, enables teams to build scalable AI tools without coding expertise, while Clawbot streamlines repetitive workflows. In 2026, Binance rolled out eight types of AI training, including prompt engineering and Clawbot training programs, achieving an 87% participation rate. Additionally, Binance has been publishing weekly AI micro-learning pieces since December, providing employees with practical AI insights in a concise format.
Binance's commitment to AI adoption extends to applied learning, where employees share successful AI use cases across the organization. This culture of shared learning is supported by structured knowledge libraries documenting AI implementations, helping teams replicate and scale successful practices. Early results show significant adoption, with Clawbot and Hexa achieving internal adoption rates of approximately 72% and 57%, respectively.
As AI adoption accelerates, Binance emphasizes the importance of ethical AI deployment. The company recently earned the ISO/IEC 42001 certification for responsible AI governance and employs a Privacy by Design approach to ensure data protection. Binance's AI training and oversight practices aim to help employees adopt AI ethically and responsibly.
Binance believes that the future of cryptocurrency will be shaped by the collaboration between humans and AI. The company continues to invest in AI innovation and employee training, seeking forward-thinking talent to join its AI-empowered workforce and contribute to the future of crypto.

The Federal Reserve's meeting minutes, set to be released early today, are expected to reveal the depth of disagreement among policymakers regarding interest rate directions and the severity of inflation. According to Jin10, this document will provide a comprehensive view of one of the most contentious meetings within the Fed. An increasing number of cautious officials are concerned about inflation driven by the Iran war and remain wary of any future rate cut discussions, while the number of those favoring rate cuts is dwindling. Kevin Warsh, the designated Chair of the Federal Reserve, has previously expressed openness to 'constructive internal debates' and has supported rate cuts in the past. A key focus of the minutes will be the debate within the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on the outlook for monetary policy. Analysts from Deutsche Bank noted that despite the minutes potentially being outdated due to April's robust employment report and last week's higher-than-expected inflation data, they still provide insight into how the camp advocating for more neutral forward guidance is evolving. It is important to note that three officials voted against the slightly dovish forward guidance language in the April meeting statement. Since that meeting, Fed officials' rhetoric has shifted slightly towards a more hawkish stance.

Soluna Holdings, a Nasdaq-listed company specializing in crypto computing power and artificial intelligence, has announced the acquisition of the remaining equity in the Dorothy 1B project for approximately $8.8 million. According to Odaily, this acquisition grants Soluna Holdings complete control over the project. Following the integration of equity, the company plans to leverage its computing power facilities to enhance infrastructure and accelerate business upgrades, focusing on artificial intelligence and high-performance computing sectors.

Jonny Fry has highlighted that the United Kingdom's efforts to establish itself as a global digital asset hub are being hampered by political inertia and regulatory friction. According to NS3.AI, Fry pointed out that the divided responsibilities among HM Treasury, the Bank of England, and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are causing delays in creating a unified framework for cryptocurrencies. In contrast, Matthew Long stated that the FCA has already implemented a comprehensive regime that is currently operational.

Binance Wallet announced on X the launch of the PHAROS Trading Competition, offering participants a chance to win a share of $200,000 in rewards. The competition introduces a new feature called the Early Bird Multiplier, which incentivizes early trading activity by offering a 3.0x multiplier for trades made on the first day. This multiplier decreases as the competition progresses, encouraging traders to engage early.
Participants are required to click 'Join' on the Binance App event page to begin tracking their trade volume. It is important to note that only buy volumes are considered in this competition, as selling activities are excluded from the calculation. This structure aims to encourage buying activity specifically. The competition is designed to reward active traders who engage with the PHAROS token, providing an opportunity to maximize their potential earnings through strategic trading decisions.

Ireland's Criminal Assets Bureau, in collaboration with Europol, has successfully seized 500 BTC, valued at approximately $38.7 million, from a dormant wallet suspected to be connected to a 2019 Irish drug trafficking case. According to NS3.AI, the bureau acknowledged Europol's contribution of technical expertise and decryption resources, which facilitated access to the wallet. Data from Arkham Intelligence indicated that the bitcoin was subsequently transferred to Wintermute.

SATA, a subsidiary of Strive, has acquired approximately 218 BTC over the past two days. According to Odaily, if SATA continues this purchasing pace throughout the week, it could surpass its previous weekly record of 371 BTC, as reported by BitcoinTreasuries.NET.

The Bank of England's Deputy Governor for Financial Stability, Sarah Breeden, outlined a vision for the digitalization of the UK's financial system at the 2026 London City Week conference. According to ChainCatcher, Breeden emphasized the integration of regulated stablecoins as a key component. The bank plans to release draft rules for systemic stablecoins next month, with finalization expected by the end of the year.
Breeden highlighted that future retail payment systems should incorporate various interchangeable currency forms, including digital deposits and stablecoins. She noted that shared ledger technology could reduce payment costs and accelerate processing times by minimizing intermediaries. Additionally, smart contracts could enhance retail payment efficiency through customization, conditionality, and automation.
Breeden also stressed the Bank of England's commitment to supporting the responsible adoption of AI technology, particularly in facilitating payments and commercial transactions.

Singapore's central bank has taken the unusual step of revoking the major payment institution license of a local cryptocurrency liquidity provider. According to Bloomberg, this action is part of the city-state's efforts to mitigate risks within the cryptocurrency industry.
The revocation marks a rare move by the regulator, highlighting Singapore's cautious approach to managing potential risks associated with the rapidly evolving crypto sector. The decision underscores the central bank's commitment to maintaining financial stability while navigating the complexities of digital currencies.

The Ethereum Foundation released a 38-page Mandate document on March 13, 2026. Following its publication, several senior contributors either resigned or reduced their involvement with the foundation. According to NS3.AI, social media users have attributed these departures to the document. Protos reported an unverified claim that staff were allegedly required to sign the document or risk termination.

Several on-chain and derivatives indicators suggest that Bitcoin's early February drop toward $60,000 may have marked the low of the current correction. According to NS3.AI, the realized cap has stabilized near $1.08 trillion, and the RHODL Ratio has reached its third-highest reading on record.

Qivalis has expanded its European euro stablecoin consortium by adding 25 banks from 15 countries, bringing the total to 37 member institutions. According to NS3.AI, the consortium aims to launch in the second half of 2026 under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. Notable new members include ABN AMRO, Rabobank, Nordea, and Intesa Sanpaolo.

Realized cap stabilization, historically elevated RHODL readings, and deeply negative funding rates indicate a potential cycle low for Bitcoin may have formed earlier this year, according to CoinDesk. These metrics suggest a stabilization in Bitcoin's market dynamics, which could signal a turning point in its price cycle.

On May 20, a notable transaction was detected involving the purchase of 489,000 Ethereum meme coins, Sato, for $463,000. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the average purchase price was $0.9465 per coin. The buyer now holds 2.69% of the total tokens, making it the largest holding address.
BlockBeats advises caution, noting that meme coins often lack practical use cases and can experience significant price volatility.

PANews posted on X (formerly Twitter). Blockchain technology is increasingly being applied to traditional financial markets, with platforms like Polymarket and Hyperliquid leading the charge. Polymarket has collaborated with Nasdaq to create a pre-IPO prediction market, while Hyperliquid is using perpetual contracts to price companies like Cerebras and SpaceX ahead of their public offerings. Additionally, the daily trading volume of tokenized stocks has reached new heights. Should regulatory conditions ease, crypto platforms could potentially introduce 24/7 trading, global liquidity, and real-time price discovery to conventional capital markets.

German stablecoin startup AllUnity, supported by DWS, Flow Traders, and Galaxy Digital, plans to introduce a stablecoin backed by the Swedish krona. According to Odaily, the company, based in Frankfurt, announced on Wednesday that its stablecoin, SEKAU, will be fully backed by Swedish krona reserves and issued under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. The stablecoin is expected to launch in June, pending final regulatory and operational approvals.
In addition, AllUnity has unveiled 'Agent Payments,' a payment system designed for AI-driven transactions. This infrastructure enables businesses to accept payments initiated by autonomous software agents and settle funds directly into local bank accounts.