Finance Police

Dubaj, Zjednoczone Emiraty Arabskie, 18 maja 2026, FinanceWire
Coroczna wystawa forex, fintech i technologii handlu online zgromadzi czołowe brokerzy, inwestorów oraz profesjonalistów z branży handlowej w Centrum Targowym Świata.
Dubaj: Znany ze swojej ambicji i apetytu na ciągłe przekształcenia, miasto wciąż działa jako jedno z najbezpieczniejszych i najbardziej stabilnych centrów biznesowych na świecie. Jego progresywne regulacje i rozwijający się ekosystem finansowy przyciągają brokerów, założycieli fintech, detalicznych traderów oraz globalnych inwestorów.

London, United Kingdom, May 18th, 2026, Chainwire
Quantography Labs announced the early-access release of Lock.com, a hardware-free crypto wallet built around an isolated, air-gapped security approach.
Lock.com is now available to early access users. The platform separates private key storage from network-connected systems, removing the need for dedicated hardware wallet devices.
Hardware wallets have long been the standard for protecting digital assets. But they come with a trade-off: users must trust the device, the manufacturer, and the supply chain behind it.
Lock.com removes that dependency by separating the signing environment from the broadcasting environment. Private keys remain on a fully offline signer, while transactions are created and broadcast on a connected device. Private keys never touch the internet. The system is designed to work with devices users already own, removing the need for purpose-built hardware.
Lock.com was built out of frustration with how crypto security works today. Too many people are still losing funds in ways that shouldn’t be happening, not because self-custody failed, but because the software environment around the hardware was never built to the same standard. Lock wanted to close that gap structurally
Lock.com is designed to function as an isolated crypto wallet without relying on third-party hardware manufacturers or proprietary device supply chains. The architecture integrates post-quantum cryptographic standards, specifically ML-DSA signatures and ML-KEM key encapsulation alongside the isolated signing model.
The early access phase is focused on gathering user feedback ahead of general availability. Early access enrolment is available at https://www.lock.com/
About Quantography Labs
Quantography Labs is an investment and technology firm focused on secure finance, digital assets, and applied research. The company develops privacy-focused, quantum-ready systems designed to advance the future of digital asset security and infrastructure. Lock.com is its first publicly released product.
Users can learn more about Lock.com’s isolated crypto wallet architecture: https://www.lock.com/
Contact
Neal Taylor
marketing@lock.com

Ebene Cybercity, Mauritius, 18 maja 2026, FinanceWire
IUX podkreślił szereg wyróżnień branżowych od osób trzecich, które otrzymano w pierwszej połowie 2026 roku, z dodatkowym wyróżnieniem na koniec roku 2025 dla szerszego kontekstu. Wyróżnienia zostały opublikowane lub ogłoszone przez FxDailyInfo, ForexDailyInfo, BrokersView, Traders Union i Money Expo Mexico, obejmując kategorie związane z technologią, realizacją, warunkami handlowymi, przejrzystością oraz ogólnym uznaniem brokerów.
Te wyróżnienia są częścią komunikacji nagród IUX za I półrocze 2026 roku i odzwierciedlają zewnętrzne uznanie od wielu wydawców branżowych oraz platform wydarzeniowych. Zgodnie z opublikowanymi ogłoszeniami, wyróżnienia obejmują zarówno programy nagród redakcyjnych, jak i zaszczyty związane z wydarzeniami w różnych regionach.

Nowy Jork, USA, 15 maja 2026, Chainwire
E Estate Group Inc. ogłosiło, że zorganizuje E-Estate 1 Year Live: Szczyt w Waszyngtonie DC w dniu 13 czerwca 2026 roku, łącząc kierownictwo firmy, agentów, kupujących, partnerów strategicznych oraz gości zainteresowanych przyszłością własności nieruchomości opartej na blockchainie.
Szczyt odbędzie się w The Watergate Hotel w Waszyngtonie, D.C. i będzie oznaczał rok od uruchomienia platformy E-Estate.
Wydarzenie to zaplanowano jako kamień milowy dla ekosystemu E-Estate oraz szerszą dyskusję na temat tego, jak tokenizacja nieruchomości przechodzi z wczesnego etapu adopcji do zorganizowanej infrastruktury. Szczyt skoncentruje się na prawdziwych aktywach, modelach własności opartych na blockchainie, Real World Assets, rozwoju platformy oraz kolejnej fazie udziału w cyfrowej własności nieruchomości.

Abu Dhabi, ZEA, 14 maja 2026, Chainwire
MSU 2.0 zaprezentuje strategię rozszerzenia IP, zawierającą narzędzia do tworzenia AI oraz zintegrowany hub treści on-chain.
MapleStory N obchodzi swoją pierwszą rocznicę z wielkimi osiągnięciami w grze, stabilnym wzrostem ekosystemu i nowymi aktualizacjami, które pogłębiają zaangażowanie graczy.
MapleStory Universe (MSU), blockchainowe rozszerzenie kultowej franczyzy MapleStory od Nexona, dzisiaj obchodzi swoją pierwszą rocznicę po uruchomieniu MapleStory N 15 maja 2025 roku. W ciągu ostatniego roku platforma zarejestrowała ponad 150 milionów kumulatywnych transakcji on-chain i przekroczyła 3,82 miliona zarejestrowanych kont, co odzwierciedla stabilne uczestnictwo globalnej bazy graczy oraz ciągły rozwój ekosystemu.

Dubaj, ZEA, 14 maja 2026, FinanceWire
Headway, globalny broker online, wprowadził nowy bonus powitalny bez depozytu, zaprojektowany, aby pomóc traderom eksplorować różne rynki bez ryzykowania własnego kapitału. Bonus 150 $ pozwala uczestnikom handlować w pięciu klasach aktywów przez siedem dni i przekształcać zarobki z bonusu w prawdziwy, wypłacalny zysk.
Uczestnicy mogą odblokować codzienne nagrody w wysokości 15 $ poprzez handel co najmniej 0.01 lota dziennie przy minimalnym ruchu cenowym wynoszącym 3 punkty między otwarciem a zamknięciem. Wykonanie dodatkowych zadań dodaje bonus w wysokości 45 $, co zwiększa potencjalny całkowity bonus powitalny do 150 $.

Los Angeles, Stany Zjednoczone, 13 maja 2026, FinanceWire
Gogi łączy inwestorów i agentów AI z brokerami, akcjami, kryptowalutami, forexem i rynkami prognoz w jednym zintegrowanym miejscu pracy.
Dziś Gogi wychodzi z ukrycia, aby wyposażyć inwestorów w zintegrowany ekosystem do inwestowania z wykorzystaniem AI i umożliwić nową generację inwestorów-agentów. Gogi jest jednym z pierwszych finansowych miejsc pracy, które zapewniają agentom dane finansowe, zasady dotyczące polityki, limity pozycji oraz warstwę zabezpieczeń do handlu na wielu brokerach i rynkach. Firma ma na celu stać się domyślną bramą, przez którą agenci komunikują się z globalnymi systemami finansowymi.

Ajman, ZEA, 13 maja 2026, FinanceWire
Funded Academy oficjalnie wystartowała, wprowadzając autorską platformę tradingową opartą na jednej idei: trading powinien być procesem nauki, dowodzenia i ewolucji, a nie tylko zdawaniem wyzwania. Firma wchodzi na rynek z strukturą, która łączy edukację, ocenę i finansowanie w jedno nieprzerwane środowisko, pozwalając traderom rozwijać swoje umiejętności, jednocześnie dążąc do finansowanych możliwości.
Od Nauki do Finansowania, w Jednym Systemie
Funded Academy została stworzona, aby prowadzić traderów przez kompletną podróż. Zamiast oddzielać edukację od wykonania, platforma łączy obie te sfery. Traderzy zaczynają od wyboru programu, takiego jak 1-Krokowe Wyzwanie z 85% podziałem zysków lub 2-Krokowe Wyzwanie z 80% podziałem, przechodzą przez ustrukturyzowaną ocenę i przechodzą do finansowanych kont, gdy spełnione są kryteria wydajności. Każdy etap jest zaprojektowany tak, aby odzwierciedlał, jak traderzy naprawdę się rozwijają, koncentrując się na konsekwencji i podejmowaniu decyzji, a nie na krótkoterminowych wynikach.

Londyn, Wielka Brytania, 13 maja 2026, Chainwire
Po pomyślnym zakończeniu fazy prywatnych testów, BASIS jest teraz oficjalnie na żywo, a platforma jest publicznie dostępna pod adresem basis.pro, podczas gdy firma stara się zająć tym, co uczestnicy branży coraz częściej określają jako strukturalną lukę w infrastrukturze aktywów cyfrowych.
Platforma, rozwinięta z inżynieryjnym wsparciem Base58 Labs, była testowana w warunkach rynkowych na żywo z wybraną grupą uczestników instytucjonalnych. Chociaż zgłoszone metryki obejmowały latencję wykonania p99 poniżej 50 mikrosekund, przepustowość przekraczającą 100 000 operacji na sekundę oraz 100% dostępności, ocena wykraczała poza szczytowe benchmarki wydajności.

Ebene Cybercity, Mauritius, 13 maja 2026, FinanceWire
IUX opublikowało nowe spojrzenie na rynek, analizując ostatnie wydarzenia na rynku złota, koncentrując się na zwiększonej zmienności i jej związku z zaangażowaniem użytkowników w instrumenty związane ze złotem, w tym Fundusze Złota i ETF-y Złota.
Raport łączy ograniczone obserwacje wewnętrznej platformy z publicznie dostępnymi danymi rynkowymi tylko w celach kontekstowych.
Rynek złota odzwierciedla zróżnicowane trendy krótkoterminowe i długoterminowe
Według publicznie dostępnych danych rynkowych, złoto (XAUUSD) handluje się w okolicach 4,550.545 USD, co odzwierciedla intradayowy wzrost na poziomie około +0.58%. Krótkoterminowe ruchy pozostają zmienne, przy czym złoto wzrosło o około +0.57% w ciągu ostatniego dnia, ale spadło o około -4.39% w ciągu ostatniego miesiąca.

Zurich, Switzerland, May 12th, 2026, Chainwire
The fintech project SNC Scandic Coin (SNC) was launched by the global Scandic Finance Group (SFG). In an interview with the Neue Zürcher Nachrichten, Uwe Sellmer, a specialist in the financial sector, explained how the SNC token differs from speculative cryptocurrencies: it will serve as a regulated payment, access and loyalty instrument integrated into the SFG Group’s services, rather than merely being an object of speculation. Specifically, users within the network can pay for media apps, private jet flights, yachts, cars, AI products and domains, amongst other things, and benefit from loyalty programmes. This practical range of applications is a key feature of the RWA project, as many competitors offer only a vague ‘vision of the future’ without any tangible benefits.
Transparency, Audit and Compliance
The developers have ensured that the SNC SCANDIC Coin meets the requirements of regulatory oversight and strict compliance. The smart contract was audited by CertiK https://skynet.certik.com/projects/scandic-coin: according to the public Skynet report dated 2 March 2026, the SNC Scandic Coin has no critical vulnerabilities. The project has a KYC-KYB and anti-money laundering (AML) system, which is contractually managed by the data and credit service provider CRIF, which also certifies ESG certificates, thereby emphasising sustainable practices. A multi-layered AML risk management system underscores the commitment to creating a trustworthy product.
A broad ecosystem rather than a standalone product
The SNC Scandic Coin is not viewed in isolation, but as part of a broad Scandic ecosystem. The official website lists numerous divisions – such as SNC Scandic Fly, SNC Scandic Pay, Scandic Cars, SNC Scandic Estate, SNC Scandic DEV, SNC Scandic SEC, SNC Scandic Domains and SNC Scandic Yachts. These divisions are intended to use the coin as a common means of payment and deploy it for various RWA (Real-World Asset) services. According to Sellmer, the Legier Group publishing network – which comprises over 115 globally active daily newspapers across all continents offering 24/7 breaking news and its own news app – will provide media coverage.
Value proposition and fee model
From the user’s perspective, the SNC Coin offers several advantages: real-world utility through integration with specific services, low fees and fast processing thanks to optimised smart contract technology, an integrated ecosystem combining travel, property, brokerage services and lifestyle offerings, as well as a transparent structure with a fixed token supply and traceable distribution. The FAQ explains that the coin supports payments, access levels, rewards and ecosystem functions. Digital assets and data are secured using decentralised storage methods and institutional cold wallets, and for maximum security, the extensive SNC development team recommends the use of hardware wallets and, to safeguard every token holder, relies among other things on a vesting period for SNC Coins, which further ensures that the legal regulations of the supervisory authorities are fully complied with.
Tokenomics: Limited supply and clear allocation
The comprehensive white paper (210 A4 pages) and the website provide insight into the token economy. The total supply of SNC is capped at one billion tokens. According to the tokenomics model, the launch price is set at 0.02 EUR. A detailed schedule governs when these tokens will be released. The valuation at launch amounts to 20 million US dollars; according to the project description, this is not a legal commitment regarding the value of the token, but rather reflects assumptions regarding supply, market launch and development. Furthermore, the technical requirements for staking the SNC Scandic Coin have already been established in this context.
Milestones and Timeline
The roadmap focuses on transparency and stages: the foundation phase and development, including the audit, have been completed. Next up is the Token Generation Event (TGE); this will be followed by integration steps with partner services before the SNC Scandic Coin finally scales globally. An FAQ section notes that the SNC Coin is currently still in the preparatory phase and no live mainnet token is available; trading will commence shortly after the mainnet launch on a major centralised exchange (BitMart) and other major exchanges. Those interested should monitor the official channels, as exact launch dates will only be published https://x.com/SCANDICCOINECO.
Assessment and Outlook
Uwe Sellmer emphasises that “SNC” stands for S: Security/Synergy, N: Network and C: Community, and represents Scandinavian values such as transparency and modern design. The combination of real-world utility, limited supply, regulatory clarity and a comprehensive ecosystem sets the coin apart from many crypto projects where speculative hype takes centre stage. However, in accordance with legal requirements, the project highlights risks in its FAQs: Digital assets carry technical, market, liquidity, regulatory and execution risks, and interested parties should refer to official risk disclosures and the launch documentation.
In this context, the SNC Scandic Coin has potential to become a milestone in the fintech sector; however, as is always the case in any business, this depends not only on the technology and marketing, but also on the acceptance of the token.
Imprint of SNC Scandic Coin
https://snccoin.dev/en/imprint
About NEUE ZÜRICHER NACHRICHTEN
Founded in Zurich in 1904, the “Neue Zürcher Nachrichten” (“NZN”) is a Swiss daily newspaper known for its liberal-conservative perspective and commitment to high-quality journalism. Published around the clock in six languages, NZN covers Swiss, European, and global news, with a strong focus on in-depth analysis, background reporting, and opinion coverage. Through its ongoing digital expansion, NZN continues to provide reliable and diverse news coverage to a broad international audience.
Contact
Mr
Fadri Baumann
NEUE ZÜRCHER NACHRICHTEN
info@NeueZuercherNachrichten.com
+41447979985

Zug, Szwajcaria, 12 maja 2026, Chainwire
Bitcoin Suisse (International) Ltd., afiliacja grupy Bitcoin Suisse, uzyskała licencję klasy F zgodnie z Bermuda’s Digital Asset Business Act oraz zatwierdzenie rejestracji klasy B na mocy Investment Business Act od Bermuda Monetary Authority, autoryzując regulowane usługi zarządzania aktywami cyfrowymi i doradztwa inwestycyjnego dla profesjonalnych i instytucjonalnych klientów.
Grupa Bitcoin Suisse ogłosiła dzisiaj, że jej afiliacja Bitcoin Suisse (International) Ltd. uzyskała licencję na działalność w zakresie aktywów cyfrowych klasy F na mocy Digital Asset Business Act oraz rejestrację klasy B zgodnie z Investment Business Act 2003 od Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA). Zatwierdzenie zostało przyznane na podstawie wstępnej, pod warunkiem spełnienia zwyczajowych warunków przed rozpoczęciem regulowanych usług zarządzania aktywami cyfrowymi i doradztwa inwestycyjnego dla profesjonalnych i instytucjonalnych klientów.

Zug, Switzerland, May 12th, 2026, Chainwire
As part of a broader initiative to expand access to essential banking infrastructure across Africa, Cantor8 has revealed plans to bring leading mobile money systems such as M-PESA and EVC Plus onchain via Yiksi Limited.
Cantor8 has secured exclusive MOUs with Yiksi Limited, outlining plans to bring leading mobile money systems onchain and enable direct digital money services-to-crypto conversion via blockchain rails.
Through its partnership with Taran App, a leading African fintech platform, and Yiksi, Taran App’s cryptocurrency exchange, Cantor8 will leverage Taran App’s infrastructure to bring two of Africa’s most widely used forms of mobile money on-chain via the Canton Network.
The partnership serves as a crucial pilot for a broader rollout across additional African nations and mobile money ecosystems, demonstrating how onchain digital money infrastructure can scale across the continent.
Mobile Money Infrastructure and Blockchain Integration
Limited banking infrastructure in regions like Kenya and Somalia has led to the widespread adoption of mobile money systems like M-PESA and EVC Plus.
These platforms are vital for financial inclusion and economic activity in mobile-first ecosystems where traditional bank penetration, around 15% in Somalia, remains low due to physical and documentation barriers.
Migrating these systems to blockchain networks like the Canton offers a significant opportunity to enhance interoperability, settlement efficiency, and global connectivity. This evolution, in turn, provides users with a fully integrated digital financial system that bypasses conventional infrastructure.
Despite access challenges, ongoing innovation in digital onboarding continues to reduce barriers, scaling payments and remittances across these emerging markets.
The Need for Digital Money in African Economies
To understand the impact of digital money and mobile-based transfer systems like M-PESA and EVC Plus, it helps to first understand the regions in which they operate and have seen widespread adoption.
At the core, three key factors have driven the success of these systems in emerging economies like Somalia and Kenya:
Limited-to-non-existent access to reliable banking infrastructure.
A high degree of mobile phone access and competence.
Unworkable local currencies.
The Banking Gap
Since 1991, Somalia has transitioned into a mobile-first economy led by services like EVC Plus, filling the void left by a sparse traditional banking sector. According to the US State Department’s 2025 Investment Climate Statement, formal banking penetration sits at just 15% due to branch scarcity and rigid ID requirements.
Cantor8 aims to bridge this gap by integrating secure digital infrastructure and modernizing mobile connectivity.
The firm is targeting similar inclusion gaps in Kenya, where M-PESA dominates but rural barriers persist. By deploying mobile-first technology, Cantor8 intends to scale financial access and integrate these emerging markets into a cohesive digital ecosystem.
Nonviable Local Currencies
Somalia and Kenya are increasingly pivoting toward mobile-first financial systems to navigate structural economic challenges.
In Somalia, decades of central banking limitations and counterfeit Somali Shilling (SOS) circulation have driven a market shift toward the US Dollar and mobile money for stability.
Kenya’s Shilling (KES) remains more integrated into global markets, though its debt profile reflects heavy infrastructure investment. Despite macroeconomic pressures, Kenya continues to lead in digital innovation, utilizing mobile platforms to deepen economic participation.
Together, both nations demonstrate a move away from physical cash toward digital foundations, clearly setting the stage for next-generation payment infrastructure and improved fiscal stability across East Africa.
Mobile-Native Populations
Somalia and Kenya are cementing their status as mobile-first economies as cellular connectivity outpaces traditional banking growth. Somalia’s mobile penetration has reached nearly 60%, with 11.5 million connections growing at a 7% annual clip, driving widespread adoption of digital finance.
Kenya’s ecosystem is even more saturated; as of late 2025, SIM subscriptions hit 78.4 million (a 149.5% penetration rate). This high density of roughly 1.5 SIMs per person underscores the central role of telecoms in regional commerce.
Together, these metrics provide a robust foundation for next-generation digital payment infrastructure across East Africa’s most connected populations.
The Rise of Digital Money
The aforementioned factors create the perfect conditions for a financial system that is (a) denoted in USD, (b) immediately accessible through mobile devices, and (c) provides similar functionality to bank accounts, to flourish.
Digital money system, EVC Plus (operated by Hormuud Telecom) is now the backbone of Somalia’s economy. Mobile money adoption in Somalia is among the highest in the world, with over 87% of the population using mobile money services.
For additional context, Hormuud currently serves nearly 5 million users, the vast majority of which use EVC Plus for daily transactions.
Similarly, as of 2025, a staggering 85% of Kenyan adults had access to financial services through digital platforms like M-PESA. Indeed, several estimates put M-PESA’s share of mobile money transaction value in Kenya at well over 90%.
Enter Canton Network & Cantor8
By leveraging Cantor8’s cutting edge infrastructure components, such as its C8 Registry token issuance engine, mobile money systems like M-PESA and EVC Plus can be brought directly onto blockchain rails – Canton Network specifically.
In doing so, said mobile money gains access to both the advantages brought by blockchain generally, and those that only Canton Network can deliver.
Instant Settlement
Blockchain rails are able to provide atomic settlement on transactions, meaning transfers and other actions are settled instantly, all in one single transaction. This entirely eliminates the aforementioned ‘in-transit’ risk and dramatically reduces the operational burden placed on mobile money providers.
No settlement gap. No extractive middlemen. More efficient money.
Compliant Privacy
While public blockchains like Ethereum and Solana expose all historical transaction data, the Canton Network provides a privacy-focused alternative essential for regulated industries like banking. Built to shield sensitive details, including counterparties, balances, and timing, Canton ensures transaction data remains confidential.
To meet compliance standards, the network generates tamper-proof audit trails accessible only to authorized regulators and auditors. Integrating M-PESA and EVC Plus onto Canton’s rails allows users to maintain total financial privacy while enabling seamless, foolproof oversight for authorities.
Interoperability
Canton operates a so-called ‘network-of-networks’ where differing institutions operate and maintain their own blockchain ledgers, ensuring privacy is maintained, while the network’s key interoperability component (The Global Synchronizer) allows for these separate networks to interact seamlessly.
In the case of mobile money, users will be able to put their funds to use in different countries and at different merchants, without undertaking lengthy and high-risk conversation processes.
Banking Africa
Through an interoperable system of mobile money platforms, users will be able to leverage the stability of the US Dollar, seamlessly use and transfer their funds across borders, and much more.
The end goal of Cantor8’s initiative is to create a seamless pan-African payments system that remedies inequalities around banking infrastructure and creates a more interconnected and efficient African economy. This is just the beginning.
About Cantor8
Cantor8 is the leading infrastructure provider for the Canton Network ecosystem. Founded and operated by Oxbridge alumni, exited founders, and best-in-class DAML developers, Cantor8’s product suite spans self-custody wallet solutions, private transfer infrastructure, compliant token issuance, bespoke development services, and much more besides.
If you are interested in speaking with us, users can reach out to reni@cantor8.tech.
Contact
Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer
Reni Achkar
Cantor8
reni@cantor8.tech
+12202639520

ZUG, SWITZERLAND, May 12th, 2026, Chainwire
Nine protocol initiatives that target EVM compatibility, gasless transactions, compliant security tokens, transaction privacy, AI agent micropayments, and quantum-safe cryptography
The Casper Association today published the Casper Manifest, a multi-year technical roadmap designed to make Casper Network the infrastructure layer for regulated real-world asset tokenization and the emerging machine-to-machine economy.
The Manifest was introduced by Casper Association President & CTO Michael Steuer at the Digital Finance Forum in Bermuda, before an audience of leaders from Web3, traditional finance, and institutional finance.
Building on major protocol releases delivered since mid-2025, including Casper 2.0 with deterministic finality and a multi-VM execution layer, the Manifest sets out nine coordinated initiatives around one goal: making blockchain frictionless for users, trusted by institutions, and native for machines. The roadmap brings EVM compatibility to Casper’s WebAssembly foundation, advances gasless transactions and smart accounts for simpler user experiences, and expands the compliance, privacy, micropayment, native token, and quantum-safe infrastructure needed for real-world assets and autonomous systems to operate with greater predictability and less friction.
Building the Infrastructure for Regulated Assets and Autonomous Systems
The nine core initiatives outlined in the Casper Manifest are organized around the following areas:
Access for every developer. The largest blockchain developer ecosystem builds on Ethereum tooling – Solidity, MetaMask, and thousands of audited smart contract libraries. Casper is adding full Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility alongside its existing WebAssembly execution engines, so developers can bring their existing contracts, tools, and wallets to Casper without modification. A native token registry provides equal access to tokens from either side. One chain, two execution environments, zero fragmentation.
Blockchain that’s frictionless for the user. Someone else pays your transaction fees. Multiple steps collapse into a single action. You sign in with your fingerprint instead of managing cryptographic keys. The Casper Manifest delivers gasless transactions, batch operations, and smart accounts that enable biometric authentication – so using a blockchain application feels like using any other app.
Compliance and privacy as one system. Casper will be the first Layer 1 where regulatory compliance and transaction privacy are designed to work together. Compliant security tokens with on-chain identity verification, transfer restrictions, and jurisdictional controls – built in alignment with the ERC-3643 standard that already governs $28 billion in tokenized assets on chain. As a member of the ERC-3643 Association, Casper Association is helping to expand the standard. Alongside compliance, a multi-phase privacy roadmap delivers confidential transactions with fixed, predictable costs – and built-in tools for auditors and regulators to verify compliance without exposing transaction details to the public. Privacy and compliance as two sides of the same system, designed for the $16 trillion real-world asset tokenization market.
Native infrastructure for the machine economy. AI agents need to pay for services programmatically – per API call, per data query, per computation – without subscriptions, invoices, or human intermediaries. As a member of the X402 Foundation, Casper is implementing the X402 open payment standard, enabling machines to pay each other over HTTP in stablecoins and other fungible tokens, expecting to become the first WebAssembly-native Layer 1 with production X402 support. The same smart accounts and gasless infrastructure built for human users give AI agents scoped spending permissions and autonomous operation out of the box, providing best-in-class controls and compliance for AI agents.
Tokens as first-class citizens. User-created tokens on most blockchains are smart contracts that cost significantly more to operate than native currencies. Casper’s Native Token Registry elevates every token to protocol-level status with the same fixed, predictable costs as native transfers. One pricing model for all tokens. One infrastructure layer shared across WebAssembly, EVM and any other future execution environment on Casper Network. The backbone for everything from DeFi to compliant security tokens to private, confidential transfers.
Quantum-safe from the start. No major smart contract platform has shipped post-quantum transaction signing. Casper will, with hybrid accounts that carry both classical and quantum-resistant keys during a transition period. For institutions evaluating blockchain platforms for decade-long deployments, the answer to “what happens when quantum computers arrive” will be production code, not a research paper.
Much of the industry is focused on either maximizing hype, or iterating on concepts that service the same existing, crypto-native use cases. Few are building the infrastructure that will onboard the next billion users, the next trillion dollars in tokenized assets, or the first billion machines,
said Michael Steuer, President and CTO of the Casper Association. Executing the Casper Manifest means that developers can bring over their entire EVM stack. For users, blockchain should be invisible. One tap. Done. For institutions, Casper’s roadmap provides on-chain compliance, transaction privacy and quantum safety. And machines need payment rails that don’t require a human, while being bound to spending limits set by their owners on their smart accounts. That’s the future-proof infrastructure Casper is putting in place.
Timeline
The nine initiatives do not ship all at once. The first, X402 micropayments, is expected to ship in the next few weeks. Later in 2026, Casper will ship EVM compatibility, networking hardening, and compliant security tokens. This will be followed by the Native Token Registry, Gasless transactions, batch operations, and smart accounts. Transaction privacy and quantum safety build on the earlier initiatives, through 2027. Formal protocol enhancement proposals for each initiative will be published.
Explore a deep dive of the Casper Manifest here: https://casper.network/news/manifest
About Casper Network
Casper Network (CSPR) is a layer 1 Proof-of-Stake blockchain engineered for regulated real-world assets and the machine economy. With deterministic transaction finality, a multi-VM execution layer supporting both WebAssembly and soon EVM smart contracts, and fixed-cost operations enforced at the protocol level, Casper delivers the infrastructure for compliant asset tokenization, frictionless consumer experiences, and autonomous machine-to-machine commerce. The Casper Manifest – the network’s multi-year technical roadmap – advances nine coordinated protocol initiatives spanning developer access, user experience, institutional compliance, privacy, micropayments, and quantum safety. The Casper Association, a non-profit organization based in Zug, Switzerland, oversees protocol development and ecosystem growth. Learn more at https://casper.network.
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Dubai, U.A.E, May 11th, 2026, Chainwire
MultiBank Group’s crypto arm mb.io, brings African gold on-chain by partnering with Kings Orbis, EON3 Group, and Mavryk.
Institutional gold tokenisation programme to be powered by mb.io RWA, with vaulting in Dubai under LBMA-approved custody, dedicated supply from EON3 Group, and Mavryk as the Layer 1 blockchain and RWA tech infrastructure partner.
mb.io, the crypto arm of MultiBank Group, has confirmed an institutional partnership with Kings Orbis, EON3 Group Ghana Ltd, and Mavryk to develop an institutional-grade tokenisation programme for physically-backed gold sourced from West Africa. The partnership unites four institutional roles in a single architecture: mb.io RWA as the regulated tokenisation marketplace, Kings Orbis as programme coordinator, EON3 Group as the dedicated institutional supply partner, and Mavryk as the Layer 1 blockchain and RWA tech infrastructure partner.
Senior representatives of all four partners attended the World Peace Summit in Kumasi, Ghana on Friday, 24 April 2026, where they participated in discussions held under the Pillars of Peace movement. The visit included a private audience with His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene King of the Ashanti Kingdom, who has expressed his personal support for the success of this partnership. The meeting underscored the cultural significance of West African gold and the responsible institutional framework the partnership is designed to deliver.
The Ashanti Kingdom, one of West Africa’s most historically significant kingdoms, has been synonymous with gold for centuries. The region was known globally as the “Gold Coast” for its unmatched gold reserves and has produced gold for over 700 years, supplying global trade routes and shaping the cultural and economic identity of modern Ghana. This collaboration brings that legacy on-chain, making Ashanti gold accessible to a global investor base for the first time in a digitally native, fractionally tradeable form.
Each token represents direct ownership of the underlying physical gold, vaulted in Dubai under institutional-grade custody. Beyond commodity-grade gold, the partnership will also tokenise a curated collection of Gold Art — physical artworks crafted from and inspired by Ashanti gold — honouring the cultural legacy of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene and a globally recognised advocate for the Pillars of Peace movement.
The programme that mb.io, Kings Orbis, EON3, and Mavryk are developing together is built to change that. It gives international investors access to African gold in a digital, fractional format. Physical backing is independently verified at every stage.
Under the architecture being developed, each token will represent direct institutional ownership of the underlying physical gold, vaulted in Dubai under LBMA-approved institutional custody. Kings Orbis is structuring the programme on a single founding principle: every token in circulation must be backed by an independently verified physical asset, with institutional oversight at every stage of the lifecycle, from sourcing and refining through vaulting, tokenisation, and secondary trading.
The program is delivered through mb.io RWA, MultiBank Group’s digital asset and tokenization arm. mb.io runs a regulated crypto exchange and will be launching a dedicated marketplace for tokenized real-world assets. Self-custodial wallets and on-chain compliance are built into the platform from the ground up.
mb.io is a globally regulated cryptocurrency exchange, placing it among a small group of tokenization platforms with genuine regulatory backing in one of the world’s most active digital asset jurisdictions.
The African gold programme is one of the largest initiatives currently in active development on mb.io RWA, which is being built to support institutional-grade tokenization across multiple asset classes.
The programme is powered by Mavryk, mb.io’s dedicated Layer 1 blockchain and RWA tech infrastructure partner. Mavryk’s purpose-built infrastructure provides the technical foundation for issuing, settling, and trading tokenised physical gold at institutional scale, with the compliance hooks, lifecycle controls, and interoperability that regulated programmes require. Mavryk has been integrated as the dedicated Layer 1 across mb.io’s RWA programme, ensuring a consistent technology stack across asset classes.
Comments from the partners
Zak Taher, CEO of mb.io and Chief Business Officer of MultiBank Group, said:
This partnership represents a defining moment for real-world asset tokenisation. By bringing the heritage and value of Ashanti gold on-chain through mb.io RWA, we are giving global investors access to one of the world’s oldest and most trusted stores of value in a fully digital, fractional, and regulated form. The additional Gold Art collection adds an extraordinary cultural dimension to this initiative, connecting tradition, art, and finance in a way that has never been done before.
Christian Rainer Arndt, Managing Partner of DEVPRAG FZCO and principal of Kings Orbis FZCO, said:
Kings Orbis has been built on the principle that institutional-grade tokenisation requires institutional-grade architecture, verified supply, regulated custody, and independent oversight at every stage. Our supply partnership with EON3 Group Ghana Ltd anchors the programme in a credible institutional supply chain, and this partnership with mb.io and Mavryk brings the platform, the infrastructure, and the programme coordination into a single institutional framework. We are progressing carefully and look forward to sharing more in due course.
Richard Ofori Atta, Chairman of EON3 Group Ghana Ltd, said:
EON3 has spent years building the operational foundations to bring African gold to international markets in physical form, particularly through our minting and refining work in producing investment-grade bullion. With this partnership, we now take that work into its next chapter, digitising and tokenising African gold under institutional architecture, in collaboration with Kings Orbis, mb.io, and Mavryk. It is a natural and important evolution that opens new pathways for African gold as a credible, transparent, and globally accessible institutional asset.
Alex Davis, Co-Founder and CEO of Mavryk, said:
Mavryk was built specifically for real-world assets, with a focus that makes a programme like this possible at institutional scale. Tokenising African gold is precisely the kind of initiative our infrastructure was designed for, and a partnership we are proud to be part of. Together with mb.io, Kings Orbis, and EON3, we are powering this programme as the dedicated Layer 1 and RWA tech partner across every stage of the architecture.
About mb.io
mb.io is the digital asset and tokenisation arm of MultiBank Group. Built for institutional and retail participants, mb.io operates a regulated cryptocurrency exchange and the dedicated mb.io RWA marketplace for tokenised real-world assets, supported by self-custodial wallet infrastructure, on-chain compliance, and direct integration with MultiBank Group’s wider regulatory and distribution footprint. Operated by MEX Digital FZE and licensed by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), mb.io is positioned as a regulated home for institutional-grade tokenisation programmes, with real-world asset issuance running on Mavryk as the dedicated Layer 1 infrastructure. Users can learn more at mb.io.
About MultiBank Group
MultiBank Group, established in California, USA in 2005, is a global leader in financial derivatives, digital asset trading, and institutional ECN solutions. With over 2 million clients in 100+ countries and a daily trading volume exceeding $35 billion, the Group offers a broad range of brokerage, cryptocurrency, and asset management services, catering to both retail and institutional clients through its ecosystem of platforms, including MEX Exchange and mb.io. Renowned for innovative trading solutions, robust regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service, MultiBank Group is regulated by 18+ top-tier financial authorities across five continents. Users can learn more at multibankgroup.com.
About Kings Orbis
Kings Orbis is a structured digital asset programme series administered by Kings Orbis FZCO, a DMCC-licensed entity in Dubai, with implementation by DEVPRAG FZCO (DMCC Licence No. DMCC-1017125). Kings Orbis is built to bring institutional-grade governance, transparency, and lifecycle integrity to real-world asset tokenisation, with a programme architecture designed around verified physical asset backing and independent institutional oversight.
About EON3 Group Ghana Ltd
EON3 Group Ghana Ltd, headquartered in Accra, Ghana, is an African gold institutional enterprise active in the responsible sourcing, refining, and physical minting of African gold into investment-grade bullion. Through licensed and compliant channels, EON3 Group works with established refining and supply networks across the continent to deliver institutional-grade gold supply to international markets.
About Mavryk
Mavryk is a next-generation Layer-1 blockchain purpose-built to bring real-world assets on-chain. Combining tokenisation infrastructure, scalable DeFi applications, and institutional TradFi partnerships, Mavryk delivers compliant, scalable, and interoperable RWA infrastructure for partners across the financial ecosystem. mb.io has integrated Mavryk as its dedicated Layer 1 partner for all RWA tokenisation initiatives. Users can learn more at Mavryk.org.
Contact
Mr.
Nikolas Neofytou
mb.io
nikolas.neofytou@multibankfx.com

Dubai, UAE, May 11th, 2026, FinanceWire
Lyrie.ai, the autonomous cybersecurity platform developed by OTT Cybersecurity LLC, today announced the completion of a $2 million pre-seed funding round and the company’s official exit from stealth. The raise will support continued platform development, security research team expansion, and the operationalization of the Agent Trust Protocol across Lyrie’s platform and partner ecosystem.
The company is preparing a Series A round to scale deployment across enterprise and government markets.
The Market Moment
Enterprise and government organizations are deploying autonomous AI agents at a pace that has outrun every existing security framework. These agents read mail, write code, execute transactions, sign contracts, and operate across sensitive systems with broad access and limited oversight. The question of who those agents are, what they are authorized to do, and whether they have been compromised has gone unanswered.
Lyrie was built to answer it.
The agentic AI economy is being built right now, and it is being built without a security foundation. Every AI agent on the internet today is effectively anonymous. No identity verification, no scope enforcement, no tamper detection. We built the infrastructure that changes that — and we built it as an open standard so the entire industry can adopt it.
said Guy Sheetrit, CEO and Founder of OTT Cybersecurity LLC, the company behind Lyrie.ai.
Use of Proceeds
The $2 million pre-seed round will fund expansion of Lyrie’s security research team, infrastructure scaling, the IETF submission process for the Agent Trust Protocol, and deeper enterprise and government partnerships.
Agent Trust Protocol — Open Infrastructure
Alongside the funding announcement, Lyrie is releasing the Agent Trust Protocol (ATP), an open cryptographic standard for AI agent identity, scope, attestation, delegation, and revocation. The protocol is royalty-free and slated for submission to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). The reference implementation is available under MIT license at github.com/OTT-Cybersecurity-LLC/lyrie-ai.
ATP is designed to become the trust layer underneath the agentic AI economy — the same way SSL/TLS became the trust layer for the web.
Anthropic Cyber Verification Program
OTT Cybersecurity LLC has been accepted into Anthropic’s Cyber Verification Program (CVP), Anthropic’s framework for verified dual-use cybersecurity operators. The acceptance supports Lyrie’s work around vulnerability research, offensive security tooling, and red-team workflows on Claude’s AI infrastructure, subject to Anthropic’s applicable safety and security policies.
Platform Capabilities
The Lyrie platform delivers autonomous offensive and defensive security across the full threat lifecycle:
Autonomous penetration testing — a 7-phase penetration test from a single command, with proof-of-concept exploits and code-level remediation.
Adversarial AI red-teaming — GCG and AutoDAN workflows on H200 GPU infrastructure, supporting advanced AI security evaluation.
OWASP ASI 2026 coverage — coverage mapped to the Agentic Security Initiative threat catalog.
Zero-day research — autonomous discovery workflows in compiled software via Omega-Suite binary analysis.
Rapid deployment — production-ready from consumer hardware through enterprise GPU infrastructure.
About OTT Cybersecurity LLC and Lyrie.ai
OTT Cybersecurity LLC is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The company’s flagship product, Lyrie.ai, is the security infrastructure layer for the AI agent era. Lyrie is led by CEO and Founder Guy Sheetrit, a cybersecurity and digital infrastructure operator with a track record across enterprise and government markets in the UAE, USA, and globally.
For more information: https://lyrie.ai
Contact
Guy Sheetrit
guy@lyrie.ai

Dubai, UAE, May 11th, 2026, FinanceWire
NBA-inspired tournament challenges traders worldwide through three competitive stages: Toss, Knockout, and Buzzer-Beater.
STARTRADER, an official partner of the NBA, has announced the STAR Trading League, a global team-based tournament uniting traders in a structured, performance-driven environment. Registration runs from 11–28 May, participants select one of 30 teams via the client portal ahead of the 1 June start. The competition runs through 31 July across three stages, concluding with a single winning team, while the top two traders on the team will win tickets to an NBA game along with additional rewards.
Built around the campaign theme “Hit the Markets Buzzer Beater,” the tournament draws inspiration from the decisive final shot in basketball, highlighting how success in both sports and trading often depends on precision and timing at the right moment.
The journey begins with the Toss, the entry stage of the regular season, where participants begin competing. Similar to a basketball tip-off, this phase allows traders to position themselves for an early advantage, with performance determining which teams advance and setting the tone for the competition ahead.
The second stage, Knockout, introduces performance-based elimination, requiring teams to demonstrate consistency and strong trading strategies to remain in the tournament. As pressure rises, only teams maintaining strong results advance. This stage begins with the playoff rounds, followed by the quarterfinals.
The final stage, Buzzer-Beater, brings together the top-performing teams for the decisive rounds, beginning with the semifinals, where four teams compete for a place in the next phase. The tournament then advances to the MVP Finals, where the remaining two teams face off for the title. Victory belongs to those who perform with precision and composure in decisive moments.
Participants will compete for rewards throughout each stage of the tournament, with top-performing teams recognized along the way. The winning team of 10 traders may be eligible for tiered rewards, with prizes awarded to qualifying participants. The top two winners will receive premium rewards, including an NBA game ticket, a STARTRADER exclusive basketball, an NBA Store voucher, and a $10,000 cash prize.
Our partnership with the NBA opened the door to bringing the excitement of sport into trading. With the STAR Trading League, we wanted to build an experience that engages our global community and encourages traders to test their skills in a dynamic, competitive environment.
— Peter Karsten, Chief Executive Officer, STARTRADER.
Through the STAR Trading League, launched in collaboration with the NBA, STARTRADER brings its global trading community into a competitive environment where discipline, strategy, and decisive action drive success, reflecting its ambition to deliver innovative trading experiences within a trusted and reliable ecosystem.
About STARTRADER
STARTRADER is a global multi-asset broker empowering retail and institutional partners to access global markets through a range of platforms, including MetaTrader, STAR-APP, and STAR-COPY.
Regulated across five jurisdictions (CMA, ASIC, FSCA, FSA, and FSC), STARTRADER combines strong governance with a client-first approach, serving both retail clients and partners with a commitment to transparency, reliability, and long-term growth.
Contact
Janna Magabilen
STARTRADER
Janna.magabilen@startrader.com

Londyn, Wielka Brytania, 8 maja 2026, Chainwire
GoBTC Pay to protokół, który umożliwia konsumentom dokonywanie natywnych i natychmiastowych płatności na podstawowej warstwie Bitcoina.
GoMining uruchamia swoją własną pulę górniczą, aby priorytetowo traktować potwierdzenie transakcji GoBTC Pay, celując w 12-godzinne ostateczne rozliczenie on-chain do końca 2026 roku.
Uruchomienie oznacza strategiczną ekspansję dla GoMining, platformy z 5 milionami użytkowników. GoBTC Pay rozszerza ten ekosystem na codzienne płatności.
GoMining uruchamia GoBTC Pay, protokół płatności Bitcoin, który realizuje to, co obiecał biała księga z 2008 roku: płatności elektroniczne peer-to-peer. GoBTC Pay umożliwia darmowe i natychmiastowe płatności Bitcoin na podstawowej warstwie Bitcoina. To sprawia, że korzystanie z Bitcoina w punkcie sprzedaży na codzienne zakupy jest praktyczne. Płatności są darmowe dla użytkowników końcowych, a sprzedawcy płacą małą opłatę za pozyskanie, która jest niższa niż tradycyjne przetwarzanie kart.

POZNAŃ, POLSKA, 8 maja 2026, FinanceWire
Soralios, lider inteligentnej AI i automatyzacji marketingu, ogłosił dzisiaj uruchomienie AVAATR, rewolucyjnej platformy do cyfrowego klonowania opartej na AI. W przeciwieństwie do tradycyjnych klonów cyfrowych, które jedynie replikują wygląd użytkownika, AVAATR jest zaprojektowany jako „Lepsza Ja” — zoptymalizowana, 24/7 wersja jednostki, która zarządza komunikacją, skalująca wiedzę i poprawiająca obecność zawodową bez wypalenia.
W miarę jak gospodarka twórcza i sektory pracy zdalnej eksplodują, profesjonaliści stają przed „sufitem skalowania”. Podczas gdy platformy takie jak Delphi.ai wprowadziły świat w cyfrowe klonowanie dla ekspertów i influencerów, Soralios idzie o krok dalej, integrując swoje głębokie dziedzictwo w psychologii marketingu i automatyzacji przepływu pracy w żywego, oddychającego cyfrowego bliźniaka.

Boca Raton, Stany Zjednoczone, 6 maja 2026, FinanceWire
1,024 traderów. Dziesięć dni eliminacji w pojedynkach. Dwudziestu czterech zaproszonych Outlawów, każdy z bounty w wysokości $5,000. Zapisz się dzisiaj; drabinka trwa od 17 maja do 5 czerwca.
Tradeify dzisiaj otworzyło rejestrację na The Grand Cup 2: Outlaws, darmowy turniej symulacyjny w tradingu z pulą nagród wynoszącą $1,000,000. Format łączy otwarty pięciodniowy kwalifikator z drabinką eliminacyjną dla 1,024 traderów i z bounty w wysokości $5,000 na każdym z 24 zaproszonych „Outlawów”. Rejestracja jest otwarta teraz na tradeify.co/grandcup; kwalifikator trwa od 17 do 22 maja, a drabinka od 26 maja do finału 5 czerwca.