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Bitcoin's price exceeded $81,000 on May 14, 2026, according to Glassnode data. The MVRV Z-Score, a metric used to assess market tops, remained close to 1, indicating it is far below levels seen during previous cycle peaks. Additionally, Glassnode data reveals that exchange balances are near 3 million BTC, while U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs hold approximately 1.3 million BTC.

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has passed the CLARITY Act with a 15-9 vote. According to Foresight News, Democratic Senator Alsobrooks from Maryland, who voted in favor, clarified that her support was intended to advance negotiations in good faith, not as a commitment to support the bill in the full Senate vote. Alsobrooks emphasized that three core issues need resolution before the full vote: concerns from law enforcement about financial crime oversight gaps, ethical provisions applicable to all elected officials, including the President and Vice President, and negotiations to merge with the Senate Agriculture Committee's version.

Strive shares experienced a 5.8% increase following the company's announcement of clearing all debt in the first quarter. According to NS3.AI, Strive plans to initiate daily dividends on its SATA preferred stock at an annual rate of 13%, starting June 16. The company stated that these payouts will be supported by income generated from its Bitcoin treasury strategy. Despite this positive development, Strive reported an unrealized net loss of $265.9 million for the first quarter, attributed to a 23% decline in Bitcoin during the same period.

A high-risk iOS attack framework known as DarkSword has been publicly leaked on platforms like GitHub, according to ChainCatcher. This framework is being used in large-scale attacks targeting cryptocurrency wallet holders.
The attack specifically targets devices running iOS versions 18.4 to 18.7. It exploits vulnerabilities in the Safari browser through malicious websites to execute remote code and steal sensitive user data. Attackers use deceptive websites, such as fake adult live streams, Tron energy stations, and refund processes, to lure victims.
iPhone users with outdated iOS versions who visit these malicious sites using Safari may have their sensitive information, including plaintext private keys and mnemonic phrases, stolen by malicious JavaScript code. This data is then transmitted in real-time through channels like Telegram bots.

Dune has announced a 25% reduction in its workforce this week as part of a strategic restructuring initiative centered on its core cryptocurrency data products. According to NS3.AI, CEO Fredrik Haga stated that the company's investments in artificial intelligence were a significant factor in the decision to implement layoffs. Despite the workforce reduction, Haga emphasized that Dune remains financially robust following its $69.42 million Series B funding round in 2022.

According to Odaily, on-chain data indicates that HIP3 holdings have been on a continuous rise after a brief decline in April. The current holdings have reached $2.65 billion, marking a new all-time high.

Forward Industries announced a net loss of $283.1 million for the fiscal second quarter ending March 31, 2026. According to NS3.AI, this loss is attributed to a decrease in the fair value of its Solana treasury. Despite the loss, the company's quarterly revenue increased to $13 million, up from $3.1 million in the same period last year, primarily due to staking rewards. At the end of the quarter, Forward Industries held 7,044,079 SOL on its balance sheet and approximately $16.6 million in cash.

CME Group has announced plans to introduce Nasdaq CME Cryptocurrency Index Futures on June 8, pending regulatory review. According to Foresight News, this will be the company's first market-capitalization-weighted futures contract, available in both micro and large contract sizes. These contracts aim to provide market participants with an efficient way to invest in leading cryptocurrencies through a financially settled futures contract.Upon expiration, the Nasdaq CME Cryptocurrency Index Futures will settle based on the value of the Nasdaq CME Cryptocurrency Settlement Price Index. This index measures the performance of the most traded and active cryptocurrencies, which currently include Bitcoin, Ethereum, SOL, XRP, ADA, LINK, and Lumens (XLM) as of May 14.

U.S. President Donald Trump has made an investment in the Bitcoin mining company MARA Holdings, according to documents from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics. According to Foresight News, the purchase occurred between January and March of this year.

On May 15, 2026, 02:11 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has dropped below 81,000 USDT and is now trading at 80,927.1875 USDT, with a narrowed narrowed 1.58% increase in 24 hours.

PANews posted on X (formerly Twitter). Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with Ben Horowitz, co-founder of a16z, to discuss the establishment of a16z's first overseas office in Japan this summer. Following the meeting, Takaichi emphasized that her cabinet prioritizes 'technology as a national strategy' as a core pillar for Japan's growth, aiming to foster a startup ecosystem and including the defense industry as one of 17 strategic sectors. The alignment of a16z's expansion into Japan with this direction was noted.
In recent years, Japan's stance towards crypto and tech capital has become increasingly favorable, with a relatively clear regulatory framework and proactive government efforts to attract investment. a16z's decision to choose Japan as its first international location is seen as an endorsement of this environment.

Circle has issued approximately 500 million USDC on the Solana network in the past 24 hours. According to ChainCatcher, this development was reported by SolanaFloor.

Moscow Exchange is in discussions with brokers to establish a cryptocurrency trading model, according to ChainCatcher. Experts anticipate that cryptocurrency trading in Russia will resemble other exchange tools, with the potential for extended trading hours to operate around the clock. The exchange is currently evaluating the feasibility of a 24/7 trading model, with the final decision contingent on the clearing operations.
Additionally, Moscow Exchange is testing cryptocurrency deposit and withdrawal functionalities, inviting select brokers to participate in the trial. In the future, users will not be able to register crypto wallets directly on the exchange; instead, they will need to operate through brokers' digital custody accounts. The exchange's press office stated that the platform is actively developing solutions to serve the cryptocurrency market.

Strive, a publicly listed Bitcoin treasury company, has released its first-quarter financial results. According to Foresight News, the company reported a GAAP net loss of $265.9 million, with 96.6% attributed to the decline in Bitcoin's fair value. Total revenue for the quarter amounted to $2.76 million. As of May 12, Strive's Bitcoin holdings stood at 15,009 BTC, and its cash and cash equivalents totaled $87.6 million. Additionally, Strive announced it will begin daily dividend payments on its SATA preferred stock starting June 16, maintaining an annual dividend rate of 13%.

Solana spot ETFs experienced substantial inflows on May 14, according to Foresight News. Data from SoSoValue indicates a total net inflow of $6.5063 million for the day. The Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) led with a net inflow of $3.7716 million, bringing its historical total to $903 million. The Fidelity Solana Fund ETF (FSOL) followed with a net inflow of $2.7347 million, reaching a historical total of $171 million.
As of the latest update, the total net asset value of Solana spot ETFs stands at $1.05 billion, with a net asset ratio of 1.96%. The cumulative historical net inflow has reached $1.115 billion.

U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his demand for Iran's enriched uranium, which he refers to as 'nuclear dust,' according to Odaily. Trump suggested that acquiring the material is a priority, even though he personally does not see it as necessary. He mentioned that the nuclear materials 'could' be deeply buried and sealed, but added, 'I would rather get it.' Trump stated, 'Aside from a public relations perspective, I don't think it's necessary to obtain Iran's nuclear materials. I believe it's important for the 'fake news' to have those materials. I said we would get it, and we will. We are keeping a close watch.' Trump also warned that the U.S. is closely monitoring Iran's nuclear facilities and any attempts to extract nuclear materials.

Aptos announced that the KRW1 stablecoin, managed by South Korean regulated digital asset custodian BDACS, will be expanded to the Aptos network. According to Foresight News, this expansion aims to support payments, remittances, and the tokenization of real-world assets with full-stack performance.

Anthropic has reached a terms agreement for a $30 billion funding round, according to ChainCatcher, citing the Financial Times. This round is expected to value the company at $90 billion, with the transaction anticipated to be completed as early as this month.

Sharplink CEO Joseph Chalom has indicated that the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are advancing towards 24/7 trading, while the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation is progressing with tokenized collateral. According to ChainCatcher, these developments, along with Bullish's acquisition of Equiniti, suggest that the integration of public equity onto blockchain platforms may occur faster than the market anticipates.
Meanwhile, several Ethereum reserve companies have seen their stock prices fall significantly from their peaks in the summer of 2025, with a noticeable contraction in the ratio of market capitalization to net asset value. Chalom noted that some companies are under pressure due to the premature issuance of preferred stock or convertible bonds. Sharplink, on the other hand, focuses on equity financing and staking yields while maintaining a straightforward balance sheet.
Chalom also mentioned that over the past year and a half, Bitcoin and Ethereum have behaved more like risk assets. However, as stablecoins, tokenized assets, DeFi, and AI applications expand on Ethereum, the long-term trajectory of Ethereum may diverge further from Bitcoin.

21Shares has announced the launch of an actively managed cryptocurrency ETF, trading under the ticker TKNS. According to ChainCatcher, the fund is managed by a professional team aiming to capitalize on market opportunities and outperform passive index funds. Portfolio managers will adjust holdings based on market conditions to balance long-term goals with short-term opportunities. The ETF operates like a standard stock ETF, offering simplified tax reporting and is currently available for trading on select brokerage platforms.

Multicoin Capital has transferred 150,000 AAVE tokens to Galaxy Digital and BitGo for over-the-counter (OTC) trading, according to Odaily. Following the transfer, some of the funds were moved to centralized trading platforms.
Data indicates that Multicoin Capital has purchased a total of 338,005 AAVE tokens for approximately $73.94 million. The firm currently holds 188,005 AAVE tokens, valued at around $18.49 million, resulting in an unrealized loss of approximately $40.54 million.

Aave Labs has proposed a restructuring of the Aave DAO bug bounty system, according to ChainCatcher. The proposal suggests dividing different protocol modules into separate bounty programs, each managed by Immunefi, Sherlock, and Cantina. The maximum bounty for critical vulnerabilities in Aave V4 is proposed to increase from $500,000 to $2.5 million, while the core version of Aave V3 could see its maximum bounty rise from $1 million to $5 million.
Additionally, the proposal plans to transfer the responsibility for Aave V3 on Aptos bug bounty funds from Aave Labs to Aave DAO. The effectiveness of a multi-platform parallel model will be evaluated over the next 6 to 12 months.

Alpine Fox Capital, a U.S. investment firm, has disclosed its substantial holdings in Bitcoin mining companies, according to ChainCatcher. The firm's 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first quarter of 2026 reveals ownership of 3.762 million shares in Cipher Mining (CIFR), valued at approximately $48.4 million. This investment represents the largest portion of its disclosed portfolio, which totals around $154 million. Additionally, Alpine Fox Capital holds 750,500 shares in another Bitcoin mining company, IREN, valued at about $25.7 million.

On May 14, 2026, 17:04 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has crossed the 82,000 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 82,007.289063 USDT, with a narrowed 3.53% increase in 24 hours.

Dogecoin has surpassed Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP in futures market activity, according to the latest CoinGlass data. Open interest in Dogecoin futures rose 5.09% over the past 24 hours, reaching $1.79 billion, while daily futures volume surged to $3.99 billion, marking an 81.62% increase. In contrast, Bitcoin's open interest fell 0.36%, and Ethereum's rose only 0.94%. Solana and XRP also showed declines in open interest and price. According to BeInCrypto, Dogecoin's strong futures momentum highlights traders' willingness to take leveraged bets on DOGE, despite a cooling risk appetite elsewhere.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently shared insights on the platform's mission during an interview with MTS. According to PANews, Buterin emphasized that Ethereum aims to be a 'sanctuary technology,' focusing not only on open-source and decentralization but also on providing a refuge in an increasingly insecure world. He highlighted that while cryptocurrency cannot solve all global issues, it can offer a haven that respects freedom and privacy, allowing individuals to make autonomous choices.

Privacy infrastructure project Boundless has officially launched its first network-wide upgrade, Surge. According to Foresight News, this upgrade is not merely an update to the Prover nodes but aims to optimize the performance and costs across the entire network. Key highlights of the upgrade include a 25% increase in proof capacity, a reduction in proof costs by up to 50% for various workloads, and a significant decrease in Prover RPC costs by up to 99%. Additionally, Boundless now supports multi-chain proofs, initially integrating with Taiko and Base.
The open market mechanism of Boundless ensures that the improvements in performance and cost reductions on the supply side are directly passed on to the demand side. All proof requestors will benefit from enhanced performance and lower-priced proof services.

MultiBank (MBG) is set to unlock approximately 25 million tokens on May 22 at 8:00 AM UTC+8. According to ChainCatcher, this token release is valued at around $7.5 million. The event is part of the scheduled token unlocks tracked by Web3 asset data platform RootData.

Hyperlane (HYPER) is set to unlock approximately 11.21 million tokens on May 22 at 11:00 AM UTC+8. According to ChainCatcher, this token unlock is part of the Web3 asset data platform RootData's schedule.

Jack Dishman, co-founder of Clanker, has announced his departure from the project, according to Foresight News. Dishman reflected on his experience, stating that building the project taught him the importance of understanding what truly matters to people and how to operate systems on a large scale. He expressed anticipation for Clanker's future development under the guidance of the Farcaster team and the Clanker Ecosystem Fund.

HyperLend has announced that it will terminate its lending and deposit services for USDH within 48 hours. According to NS3.AI, users will be unable to make new USDH deposits or initiate new loans. The protocol intends to gradually phase out the market following this decision.

Bitcoin (BTC) is diverging from historical cycle patterns, with key on-chain metrics remaining subdued despite BTC surpassing $81,000, according to BeInCrypto. The MVRV Z-Score, which measures the gap between Bitcoin's market and realized value, has not reached levels that historically signaled cycle tops. As of May 14, 2026, the Z-Score is near 1, far below past peaks. Exchange balances have also declined, with reserves dropping from over 3.3 million BTC in early 2022 to around 3 million BTC. Meanwhile, US spot Bitcoin ETFs, which emerged in January 2024, now hold approximately 1.3 million BTC, representing 6.5% of the circulating supply. This structural shift suggests a change in market dynamics, with institutional accumulation outpacing retail activity.

CoinMarketCap's Altcoin Season Index has increased to 42, marking a one-point rise from the previous day. According to NS3.AI, this index measures the performance of the top 100 cryptocurrencies, excluding stablecoins and wrapped coins, against Bitcoin over the last 90 days. The rise suggests a shift in market dynamics, with altcoins showing stronger performance relative to Bitcoin.

Chinese consumption likely grew at a slower rate compared to industrial activity in April. Bloomberg posted on X that despite the ongoing global impacts of the Iran war, trade continued to be a significant positive factor for China's economy. The disparity between consumption and industrial growth highlights the challenges faced by the domestic market, even as international trade provides some relief. The situation underscores the complex dynamics affecting China's economic landscape amid global uncertainties.

Apyx has expanded its investment in Strategy's preferred stock, raising its position to approximately $280 million. According to NS3.AI, the on-chain credit protocol announced the acquisition of an additional 1 million shares through a post on X.

Hong Kong's stock market opened lower and continued to decline, with the Hang Seng Index dropping by 1%. According to Jin10, the Hang Seng Tech Index also experienced a significant decrease, falling by 1.7%. The market's performance reflects ongoing volatility and investor concerns.

On May 14, 2026, 15:00 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has crossed the 81,000 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 81,149.992188 USDT, with a narrowed 1.66% increase in 24 hours.

According to PANews, the years 2026 to 2028 are anticipated to be highly favorable for crypto startups in the United States. This period is expected to offer significant opportunities for growth and innovation within the industry.

AI platform Bankr's founder, deployer, announced via social media that approximately $100,000 has been raised to offer free LLM inference services for projects within the Bankr ecosystem. According to Foresight News, projects currently under development within the Bankr ecosystem will soon receive free inference credits. Before distribution begins, the team plans to launch a new feature anticipated to be well-received across the industry, with further details to be disclosed later.