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BNB Chain announced the launch of its on-chain autonomous agent framework on May 13. According to ChainCatcher, this framework allows autonomous agents to acquire decentralized identities through the ERC-8004 standard, conduct peer-to-peer payments, delegate tasks to other agents via ERC-8183, and build verifiable on-chain reputations on 8004scan. The entire system operates fully on-chain, ensuring transparent and auditable transactions while supporting hierarchical agent relationships.

The framework integrates various skill modules, including native BNB Chain smart contract execution, on-chain data querying through natural language, and access to over 25 blockchain networks via Nodereal's MegaNode API infrastructure. Additionally, it offers meme token management capabilities through fourdotmemezh Agent Skills. The BNB Chain Knowledge Base Model Context Protocol (MCP) enables agents to query blockchain documents and receive instant answers, extending agent functionalities to applications in DeFi and asset management.

Binance founder CZ said the most important work in crypto right now is making blockchain infrastructure "agentic ready" — so that AI agents can transact, store data, and execute trades natively.
Speaking at Binance Online on May 13, CZ said payments are the most obvious intersection. "Payments is definitely one of them. We want to make all crypto infrastructure agentic ready. So when agents want to use crypto, they can call a skill or API and the agents can just use it."
He outlined three specific infrastructure requirements. "The infrastructure should be micropayment ready, large amounts of data ready. If agents want to save a large amount of data in a decentralized fashion, we need to have the infrastructure for it. And we need to be able to support fast, high volume, but low transaction values of each agent."
CZ said the biggest user-facing shift will come in trading. "Agents should do all the trading for you. You shouldn't have to click on a chart, enter a price, enter a number on your mobile phone, and then click a button. That's just clunky. You should just say, look, I want to convert ten percent of my portfolio or ten percent of my stablecoins into BNB. And the agent just does it for you in the background. You'll figure out the best price, where to do it, etc."
On capital deployment, CZ echoed Chamath Palihapitiya's view that infrastructure offers steadier — if lower-multiple — returns. "In AI infrastructure, you can deploy a very large amount of capital, and the return multiple-wise may be smaller than a very successful software or model or language model company. But the return will be very steady."
He acknowledged the competitive dynamic now reshaping software. "With the advancement of AI, creating new software is much easier now. For somebody to copy somebody else's software idea, it's going to become cheaper and easier. But software does have network effects. Once you build a platform, users are with you. I don't know how those forces will converge over time."

Aave DAO has initiated a governance proposal to establish a dedicated Bitcoin Spoke in Aave V4, driven by the Babylon protocol. According to ChainCatcher, this initiative aims to allow users to use native BTC as collateral for lending, eliminating the need for wrapped BTC or centralized custody solutions.

The proposal, now available on the Aave governance forum, seeks DAO approval to integrate Babylon's native BTC into the V4 lending protocol as a collateral asset. It highlights that Bitcoin is the largest crypto collateral base, yet most on-chain BTC lending relies on wrapped BTC variants, custodial intermediaries, or fragmented BTCfi platforms. Aave V4's architecture plans to leverage Babylon's staking and validation infrastructure to offer a more direct native Bitcoin lending mechanism, integrating fragmented Bitcoin collateral lending into a unified protocol.

Monthly trading volume on the Polymarket prediction market experienced a decline of approximately 8.9% in April, marking the first decrease in month-to-month activity since August. According to Cointelegraph, this drop comes as competitors like Kalshi are expanding their market share. Data from Dune Analytics reveals that Polymarket and its U.S.-based trading application collectively generated over $10.2 billion in volume in April, down from more than $11.2 billion in March. Meanwhile, Kalshi's trading volume surged by about 13% in April, reaching approximately $14.8 billion. Overall, the total monthly trading volume for prediction markets increased to around $29.8 billion in April, up from about $26.5 billion in March, representing a 12.4% increase.
Polymarket's decline in volume coincides with the company's efforts to reintegrate into U.S. markets amid heightened legal and regulatory scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers. This scrutiny follows the sector's rapid growth during the 2024 elections. Prediction markets are attracting new competitors, such as Prophet, an AI-native prediction market platform, which recently launched its first live trading tranche. This system features an AI model acting as the counterparty using real capital. Additionally, financial technology company MoonPay introduced an AI technology tool for trading strategies on prediction markets.
Polymarket is actively seeking to expand its presence in the U.S. after exiting in 2022 due to a settlement with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This settlement barred the platform from allowing U.S. residents on its main global exchange. In December 2025, Polymarket launched a dedicated app for U.S. customers, although it remains separate from the global platform and its liquidity. Concerns about insider trading on prediction markets, particularly in areas related to war, energy prices, and geopolitically sensitive issues, have been raised by several U.S. lawmakers and regulatory officials.
In March, Senator Elizabeth Warren and over 40 Congressional representatives urged the CFTC to prohibit government insiders from using prediction market platforms for profit while in office or serving in an official capacity. The CFTC asserts that event contracts are a type of swap under its jurisdiction and emphasizes the need for federal employees to understand existing restrictions on prediction market insider trading. Additionally, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed lawsuits against Kalshi, Polymarket, and other prediction markets in April, accusing them of violating state sports betting laws.

BitGo Holdings, a digital asset infrastructure company, recently released its first quarterly financial report following its listing on the NYSE. According to ChainCatcher, the company reported total revenue of $3.77 billion for the first quarter of 2026, marking a 112.6% increase compared to the previous year. This growth was primarily driven by the expansion of its digital asset business and increased revenue from its stablecoin-as-a-service offerings.

Despite the revenue growth, BitGo's GAAP net loss widened from $25.7 million in the same period last year to $60.7 million. This increase was attributed to a non-cash market value adjustment of approximately $53.7 million related to Bitcoin holdings and higher IPO-related stock compensation expenses. The adjusted EBITDA showed a loss of $1.7 million, contrasting with a profit of $3.9 million in the previous year.

In January, BitGo launched its derivatives business, generating a nominal trading volume of around $3 billion. However, due to the net revenue recognition for derivatives and gross revenue recognition for spot trading, the company's revenue declined by 38.7% quarter-over-quarter. The number of clients increased by 42% year-over-year, reaching 5,569 by the end of the quarter. As of the quarter's end, BitGo held 2,449 Bitcoins and $186.6 million in cash.

The TAC team, responsible for the L1 blockchain, has confirmed a security incident that resulted in the transfer of approximately $2.8 million in assets, including USDT, BLUM, and tsTON, to specific addresses. According to Foresight News, the team has stated that if the attacker returns the funds to a designated multi-signature address, the incident will be considered a white-hat rescue, and no legal action will be taken against the operators of the related addresses on ETH/BSC, ZEC, and TON networks. The attacker is offered a bounty of about 10%, which includes approximately 13 ETH and 300 ZEC.

The U.S. Senate has voted to confirm Kevin Warsh as the new Chair of the Federal Reserve. According to Odaily, Warsh's confirmation follows a nomination process that has been closely watched by financial markets. Warsh, who previously served as a Fed Governor, will take over the role immediately, succeeding Jerome Powell. His appointment is expected to influence monetary policy decisions in the coming months.

The market capitalization of the stablecoin USDG has surpassed $3 billion, according to data from Tom Wan. According to ChainCatcher, the amount of USDG added on the Solana network is nearly $700 million.

Simultaneously, the market capitalization of USDe on the Solana network has seen substantial growth, skyrocketing from $3.5 million to $70 million in a single day, marking a 20-fold increase.

Binance Wallet announced on X that Binance Alpha 2.0 will facilitate the rebranding of Baby Shark Universe (BSU) to BabyShark (BABYSHARK). The process will begin on 2026-05-14 at 02:00 UTC, during which trading for BSU will be temporarily suspended to enable the token swap. The swap will occur at a 1:1 ratio, ensuring a seamless transition for users holding BSU tokens.

Trading of the newly branded BabyShark (BABYSHARK) is expected to resume on Binance Alpha 2.0 at 08:00 UTC on the same day. This initiative marks a significant update in the platform's offerings, aligning with the rebranding strategy of the Baby Shark Universe. Users are advised to take note of the trading suspension and plan accordingly for the resumption of trading activities. The platform appreciates the understanding and continued support from its community during this transition.

Anthropic has announced a new billing policy for its Agent SDK, set to take effect on June 15, 2026. According to Odaily, the updated policy will allow third-party Agent tools like OpenClaw to access the Claude subscription version using a separate monthly quota, distinct from regular chat quotas.

Previously, Anthropic had restricted third-party tools from using Claude subscription quotas in April this year to prevent misuse. The current adjustment is seen as a final resolution to related disputes, reopening third-party access while completely separating Agent calls from regular chat quotas.

Under the new policy, Pro version users will receive a monthly quota of $20, Max 5x and advanced Team versions will have $100, and Max 20x and advanced enterprise versions can receive up to $200. These quotas are exclusively for third-party applications, self-built Agent projects, and claude-p backend command calls. The quotas will refresh monthly, and any excess usage will incur charges at standard API rates.

Elon Musk announced on the X platform that he is traveling to Beijing aboard the U.S. presidential aircraft, Air Force One. According to Odaily, Musk responded to claims that the combined net worth of CEOs on the plane exceeded $20 trillion, clarifying that only he and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang are on board.

Aptos has announced that it is the first Layer 1 blockchain to achieve formal verification for dynamic dispatch, according to Foresight News. This verification allows the blockchain to mathematically prove its correct operation as designed. Aptos stated that AI is responsible for writing the specifications, while the Move Prover mathematically verifies their correctness, providing a foundational layer of trust for both the market and machines. Additionally, Move is the only smart contract language with native formal verification, and it now supports dynamic dispatch.

strkBTC has officially launched on Starknet, utilizing zero-knowledge (ZK) technology to enhance privacy protection and compliance readiness. According to PANews, this development aims to address personal security threats faced by Bitcoin holders, marking the beginning of a new era for private digital cash.

Hong Kong's robot concept stocks experienced a significant rise in early trading. According to Jin10, Hesai Technology (02525.HK) saw an increase of over 10%, while Alibaba (09988.HK) rose by more than 8%. Additionally, RoboSense (02498.HK) and Li Auto (02015.HK) both climbed over 4%, and Xiaomi Group (01810.HK) increased by more than 3%.

Fidelity has expressed its support for the Senate Banking Committee's progress on the CLARITY Act through a post on the X platform. According to ChainCatcher, Fidelity stated that the act offers a balanced regulatory approach. If passed, it would provide legal clarity for the digital asset market, benefiting U.S. investors and helping to maintain the United States' leadership in the global digital asset sector.

PANews posted on X (formerly Twitter). Anthropic has announced a temporary 50% increase in the weekly usage limit for its AI programming tool, Claude Code, effective until July 13. This adjustment applies automatically to Pro, Max, Team, and enterprise users. The competition among AI programming tools is intensifying, with Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot expanding their capacities to capture developer usage habits. Developers are finding this period advantageous for maximizing computational resources.

Michael Saylor, in a May 1 interview with Peter McCormack, described Bitcoin as the highest form of capital humanity has discovered. According to NS3.AI, Saylor characterized Bitcoin as digital capital and a digital representation of economic scarcity. He noted that while gold was once considered the most portable form of capital, Bitcoin surpasses it by enabling the efficient and reliable movement of large amounts of capital.

DeFi Development Corp has credited its recent growth to 'unconventional' strategies that have better aligned the company with the Solana ecosystem, according to The Block. This strategic alignment has reportedly enhanced the company's position within the decentralized finance sector, leveraging Solana's capabilities to drive expansion and innovation.

A recent survey conducted by polling firm Public First among 2,035 American adults indicates that only 4% of respondents would base their voting decisions on a candidate's stance on cryptocurrency policies. According to Odaily, the top three issues voters want Congress to address are affordable housing, consumer fraud protection, and reducing bank fees. Only 18% of those surveyed consider establishing rules for the crypto market a priority for Congress, just 1% more than those who prioritize regulating large banks.

The survey also found that 45% of respondents believe the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies outweigh the potential high returns, and only 19% have ever traded cryptocurrencies. Republican Congressman Dusty Johnson noted that while most voters are not concerned about digital assets, those who are, care deeply.

On May 14, the market value of the BSC chain token WARD saw a substantial increase, reaching a peak of $8 million before settling at $7 million, marking a 500% rise over 24 hours. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the trading volume during the same period reached $12.7 million.

It is reported that the founder of Warden, along with the co-founder of Venice AI ($VVV), has jointly established BasedAI. Today, it was announced that the Warden App will be integrated into BasedAI.

In recent years, the crypto industry has seen various trends such as DeFi, NFTs, and meme coins. According to PANews, it is not the highly volatile crypto assets that have drawn Wall Street's large-scale entry, but rather Real World Assets (RWA).

A petition on South Korea's National Assembly e-petition system advocating for the abolition of virtual asset taxation has garnered over 5,000 signatures. According to NS3.AI, under the rules of the National Assembly, if the petition collects more than 50,000 signatures, the speaker is required to refer it to a relevant committee for further consideration.

SoftBank Group has announced that its cumulative paper gains from investments in OpenAI have reached $45 billion as of the end of March. According to Odaily, this figure reflects the significant appreciation in value of its stake in the artificial intelligence company.

A Seoul court has acquitted Woori Bank in a case involving crypto-related overseas remittances linked to South Korea's foreign exchange and banking regulations. According to NS3.AI, the court determined that Woori Bank was not the substantive business entity responsible for the transactions, criticizing the prosecutors' legal theory as overly broad. This decision marks the first judicial ruling in a case that has been ongoing for approximately four years.

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators attempted negotiations on the CLARITY Act last night, according to ChainCatcher. The discussions aimed to persuade Democrats to compromise on at least two unresolved issues, but no agreement was reached.

Senator Cynthia Lummis stated that both parties have agreed on 99% of the bill's content and expressed hope that Democrats would address the remaining issues after the bill's committee review. She warned that if another incident like FTX occurs, the blame would fall on those who failed to act.

Democratic Senators Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego have been advocating for a compromise on ethical standards and conflict of interest clauses related to the President's family before the committee review, making it a condition for supporting the bill.

Additionally, some Democratic senators have raised concerns about the Blockchain Regulatory Clarity Act (BRCA) provisions, which propose prohibiting lawsuits against non-custodial software developers under remittance business laws.

Sources indicate that while significant progress was made on ethical and conflict of interest issues, disagreements over BRCA amendments led to the breakdown of negotiations. The upcoming committee review is expected to be highly partisan.

Charles Schwab has announced that its Schwab Crypto accounts are now being gradually opened to retail clients. According to PANews, starting today, the initial group of clients can trade Bitcoin and Ethereum alongside other investment products through Schwab.

As of May 14, 2026, at 10:31 AM (UTC+8), gold bar prices across major banks and brands have shown varied movements. According to Jin10, brands such as Yayi Gold Store, Lao Feng Xiang, and Laopu Gold have experienced price declines. Laopu Gold recorded the largest drop, with prices decreasing by 8 yuan per gram compared to the previous day.

Ink ecosystem lending protocol Tydro announced that it has migrated its pricing oracle from Chaos Labs to Chainlink Data Feeds. According to Foresight News, all markets are now supported by Chainlink data. The migration aims to enhance the decentralization and stability of the protocol, ensuring that market data is no longer controlled by a single operator.

Previously, Tydro stated that it had suspended all markets following a third-party oracle issue report, assuring users of the safety of their funds.

Industry leaders gathered at The Convergence Summit to explore the intersections of traditional finance (TradFi), decentralized finance (DeFi), artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain technology. YZi Labs posted on X.

The discussion highlighted the growing trend of tokenizing real-world assets, with over $30 billion already on-chain, including private credit and commodities. The panelists predicted that this figure could rise to trillions in the future.

AI's role in blockchain was also a focal point, particularly in trading and identity verification. AI is being used to analyze the vast amounts of data on-chain, enhancing wealth management strategies. The technology is expected to evolve to the point where AI agents will trade on behalf of users. Additionally, as generative AI makes it easier to create fake identities, the need for "proof of humanity" becomes crucial to ensure agents act securely for real users.

Two significant predictions emerged from the panel. Paul suggested that agent-driven trading could surpass human trading, with agents themselves becoming a new digital asset class. Meanwhile, Alex forecasted that within three years, there could be one billion agents operating on the BNB Chain, marking a shift towards an economy where humans set intentions and agents execute them.

Barclays analyst Bum Ki Son has indicated that South Korea's central bank may begin tightening its monetary policy in August. According to Jin10, the economist anticipates that the Bank of Korea will implement 'preventive' interest rate hikes, with one increase in both the third and fourth quarters of this year, followed by another in the second quarter of next year. This would raise the interest rate from the current 2.50% to 3.25%. In a research report, Son noted that after a stronger-than-expected performance in the first quarter's GDP, the central bank might hold a more optimistic view on economic growth prospects. He also highlighted concerns over rising overall consumer prices due to Middle Eastern oil price shocks, which could further prompt the Bank of Korea to adopt preventive rate hikes.

Baidu's stock opened 6.98% higher today, reaching a peak of 147.9 Hong Kong dollars. According to Jin10, Citigroup released a research report noting that Baidu's Chairman and CEO, Robin Li, announced at the BaiduCreate2026 conference that artificial intelligence is shifting from a model-centric to an application and agent-centric era. Li introduced the concept of 'daily active agents' as a new metric to better reflect AI's productivity output. Citigroup believes Baidu has positioned itself as a leader in the emerging 'AgenticAI' era, with a clear strategy to convert its technology into commercial value.

The A-share precious metals sector experienced a downturn, with notable declines in several companies. According to Jin10, Shandong Gold International, Xiaocheng Technology, and Zhaojin Mining saw their shares drop by over 2%. Additionally, Zhongjin Gold, Western Gold, and Hengbang Shares also followed the downward trend.

South Korean authorities have arrested 40 individuals involved in a scheme that converted drug buyers' cash into Bitcoin and other virtual assets for transactions conducted via Telegram. According to NS3.AI, the police have also moved to seize 105 million won in alleged criminal proceeds as they prepare for indictment.

The CME 'FedWatch' tool indicates a 99% probability that the Federal Reserve will maintain its current interest rates through June, according to ChainCatcher. There is a 1% chance of a cumulative rate cut of 25 basis points. Similarly, the probability of the Fed keeping rates unchanged through July is also 99%, with a 1% chance of a 25 basis point reduction.

U.S. Congress is pressing the White House to respond to escalating AI cybersecurity threats, according to Axios. Lawmakers are calling on the administration to tackle risks associated with advanced AI network models, such as Mythos from Anthropic.

OpenAI has expressed support for establishing a global governance body for artificial intelligence, led by the United States and including China as a member. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting comments from a top executive at OpenAI ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's significant meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The proposal aims to foster international cooperation in AI development and regulation, addressing concerns over technological advancements and their implications. OpenAI's stance underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in managing AI's global impact.

Aave has announced that the initial batch of rsETH has been transferred to LayerZero's OFT adapter. According to ChainCatcher, this development signifies the reopening of cross-chain transfers for rsETH between the Ethereum mainnet and various Layer 2 networks. The previously affected rsETH cross-chain channels are now back in operation, facilitating transactions across the Ethereum mainnet and L2 networks.

AI agents are increasingly becoming participants in the on-chain economy. According to PANews, while verifiability is crucial, it does not imply that all information should be publicly disclosed. The ERC-8004 standard establishes a trust infrastructure, while ACTA aims to add a privacy layer. This allows agents to prove compliance with rules while maintaining privacy regarding identity, relationships, and strategies.

Cprkrn announced on Platform X that they used the AI model Claude, developed by Anthropic, to recover a wallet with a lost mnemonic phrase, retrieving approximately $400,000 in BTC. According to Odaily, the post garnered millions of views and sparked discussions about the potential applications of AI in mnemonic recovery and cryptocurrency asset security. As of now, neither Anthropic nor Claude's official representatives have confirmed or responded to these claims.