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Galaxy Digital founder Michael Novogratz and BitGo Holdings CEO Mike Belshe are engaged in a legal confrontation this week over a four-year merger dispute, according to ChainCatcher. BitGo is demanding at least $100 million in damages from Galaxy, following the collapse of a proposed $1.2 billion acquisition in 2021, which was set to be the largest in the crypto industry at the time. BitGo alleges that Galaxy failed to make reasonable efforts to complete the deal and concealed details of investigations by U.S. authorities that could have significantly impacted the merger's completion.

According to CoinDesk, the U.S. Federal Reserve issued a revised proposal Wednesday establishing a framework for limited payment accounts—commonly called "skinny" master accounts—that would allow non-bank firms, including crypto companies, to clear and settle payments through Fed rails. Payment account holders would not receive intraday credit, discount window access, or interest on balances, and automated controls would prevent overdrafts. The proposal, now open for a 60-day comment period, follows a December 2025 request for information and increases maximum closing balance limits based on expected payment activity. The Fed also asked regional banks to pause consideration of certain applications while finalizing the rule, a day after President Trump's executive order directing a review of crypto firms' access to Fed payment rails.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is enhancing its 'Team Up for BTC' campaign in celebration of Pizza Day. Participants now have the opportunity to win 1 BTC in token vouchers, in addition to the existing prize pool valued at 1,000,000 USDC. To qualify, users must team up with friends and successfully form and complete five teams during the promotion period, which runs from 2026-05-22 00:00 (UTC) to 2026-05-30 23:59 (UTC).
Participants can join the Pizza Day Challenge by visiting the activity page and inviting friends to form teams. A team can consist of 3, 5, or 10 members, and each member must lock 100 USDC. Once the team is full and the USDC is locked, the system will automatically convert the locked USDC into BTC at the real-time market price. The conversion must be completed according to the campaign rules to count as a successfully formed team. Eligible participants who complete the required steps will be entered into a random draw, with the winner announced on 2026-06-08 via official Binance channels.
The winner will be notified through email and in-app push notifications. While participants can form more than five teams, the chance of winning remains unchanged. The 1 BTC reward will be distributed as a token voucher within 15 working days after the promotion ends, and the voucher will be valid for 14 days from the distribution date. Binance reserves the right to disqualify participants for dishonest behavior or interference with program code. The platform also retains the discretion to amend the terms and conditions of the promotion without prior notice.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced that sponsors have agreed to postpone several event contract ETFs related to prediction markets. This decision affects approximately two dozen proposals submitted since February. According to NS3.AI, Atkins emphasized that the SEC will seek public feedback instead of considering the delay as a rejection. Additionally, the CFTC and the NHL have signed a memorandum of understanding to facilitate confidential data sharing and integrity monitoring of hockey event contracts. These actions introduce parallel oversight as regulators scrutinize brokerage-wrapped prediction products and sports-linked contracts.

Traders are reassessing the likelihood of another interest rate hike after the latest unemployment figures exceeded expectations. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the shift in market sentiment as the higher unemployment rate suggests potential changes in monetary policy. This development is part of a broader economic analysis provided in today's Australia Briefing, which offers insights from Bloomberg on global and regional financial trends.

Bitcoin experienced a significant decline, dropping nearly 7% from $82,800 to $76,000. According to NS3.AI, aggregate realized losses among holders amounted to $616 million. Data from Glassnode indicated a shift in holder behavior from accumulation to distribution, with whale absorption reaching a record low of -151%.

USDC Treasury has executed a significant burn of 439 million USDC, according to Whale Alert. This move is part of the ongoing management of the stablecoin's supply. According to NS3.AI, such burns are typically conducted to maintain the peg of the stablecoin to the US dollar by adjusting the circulating supply. The burn was detected by Whale Alert, a service that tracks large cryptocurrency transactions. This action reflects the dynamic adjustments made by stablecoin issuers to ensure stability and trust in their digital assets.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has warned that the blockchain could lose its scientists if a 32.9 million ADA research proposal fails, according to BeInCrypto. The proposal, which seeks funding for post-quantum cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs, and scalability work at Input Output Global (IOG) and partner universities, faces significant opposition. Currently, 81% of active dRep stake opposes the proposal, falling short of the 67% approval needed by Cardano's Voltaire constitution. Hoskinson urged ADA holders to delegate voting power to supportive dReps before the June 8 deadline.

Harvard Management Company has divested its entire $87 million stake in BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust during the first quarter of 2026, according to its SEC filing. According to NS3.AI, the company also sold approximately 2.3 million shares of Bitcoin ETFs. Despite these sales, Harvard retained over 3 million shares of BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust, which were valued at nearly $117 million by the end of the quarter.

DeepSeek is establishing a 'Code Harness' team in Beijing to develop a native coding tool aimed at competing with Anthropic's Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex. According to NS3.AI, DeepSeek V4 is already operational within Claude Code, with V4 Flash priced at $0.14 per million input tokens.

On May 22, CICC released a report highlighting concerns among investors regarding the recent significant rise in Japanese bond yields. According to Jin10, the report suggests that while Japan's current 'high interest rates' align with its economic and inflation fundamentals, the recent rapid increase in rates is considered excessive. The report attributes this surge to three main factors: geopolitical tensions in the Middle East leading to global inflationary pressures, fiscal expansion by the Japanese government, and its monetary easing stance.
Looking ahead, the report warns that if Japan continues with aggressive fiscal expansion and monetary easing, the domestic economy and inflation may face stagflation risks, potentially leading to a simultaneous decline in stocks, bonds, and currency markets. Conversely, if fiscal policy remains neutral and monetary policy tightens, Japanese assets could stabilize, benefiting global capital market stability.

CoinMarketCap's Crypto Fear & Greed Index has increased to 40, moving from a state of Fear to Neutral. According to NS3.AI, the index, which measures market sentiment on a scale from 0 to 100, rose by one point from the previous day.

Bitcoin's demand has decreased significantly, reaching -3,138 BTC on May 21, marking its lowest level since mid-January. According to NS3.AI, both Glassnode and CryptoQuant have reported a decline in spot demand, spot market activity, and U.S.-listed spot BTC ETF holdings. This downturn comes as Bitcoin trades near its true market mean, hovering around key support levels.

On May 22, an entity closed its HYPE short positions, incurring substantial losses. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, two addresses linked to the same entity closed their HYPE short positions at approximately $60.2, resulting in losses exceeding $6.99 million. Following this, the remaining USDC was withdrawn and deposited into a centralized exchange (CEX).

On May 21, HYPE's price rose to $55 for the first time in 241 days, briefly reaching near $57. According to PANews, while the focus appears to be on HYPE's price surge, the underlying development of a new narrative driven by the AI giant IPO wave is noteworthy, influencing the price discovery system of on-chain assets.

SpaceX has announced the cancellation of today's planned test flight for its Starship V3. According to Jin10, the decision was made due to unspecified reasons. The Starship V3 is part of SpaceX's ongoing efforts to develop a fully reusable spacecraft capable of carrying both crew and cargo to a variety of destinations, including Mars. The company has not yet provided a new date for the rescheduled test flight.

REAL Technologies and Factori AD have entered into a securities tokenization agreement involving a pipeline exceeding $100 million in client assets. According to NS3.AI, the initial transaction involves 5,000,000 warrants linked to Alpha Bulgaria AD, with a notional value of approximately €13.75 million. Factori AD will manage onboarding, compliance, execution, and custody, while REAL Technologies will oversee tokenization and settlement.

Glassnode has reported that approximately 6.04 million BTC, accounting for 30.2% of Bitcoin's issued supply, is currently exposed to public-key vulnerabilities. According to NS3.AI, this exposure could become problematic if quantum computing advances to a point where it can compromise Bitcoin's cryptographic security.
The exposed supply is divided into two categories: 1.92 million BTC is structurally exposed, while 4.12 million BTC faces operational exposure, primarily due to address reuse. Notably, 1.66 million BTC of the operationally exposed supply is linked to exchanges. However, Glassnode emphasized that these figures should not be interpreted as indicators of solvency or risk levels for any specific platform.

Former Ethereum Foundation developer Dankrad Feist has proposed the creation of a new advocacy group for Ethereum, with a funding target of at least $1 billion. According to NS3.AI, Feist emphasized that the group should have economic alignment with Ethereum and suggested that part of its funding could come from staking revenue. He also criticized the current stance of the Ethereum Foundation.

New Zealand's retail sales volume for the first quarter recorded a quarterly growth rate of 0.9%, according to Jin10. This figure aligns with the previous quarter's growth rate of 0.9% and exceeds the anticipated rate of 0.50%. The data suggests a steady performance in the retail sector during this period.

SpaceX has announced that its Starship team is ready to proceed with propellant loading. According to Jin10, this development marks a significant step forward in the preparation process for the Starship program. The readiness for propellant loading indicates that the team has completed necessary checks and is moving closer to the next phase of testing. This progress is part of SpaceX's ongoing efforts to advance its space exploration capabilities.

The SPDR Gold Trust, the world's largest gold exchange-traded fund (ETF), has increased its holdings by 0.857 tons. According to Jin10, the current total holdings now stand at 1,037.708 tons.

Only around 46% of XRP Ledger nodes had completed the upgrade by May 19, despite the fixCleanup3_1_3 amendment being set to activate on May 27. According to NS3.AI, David Schwartz mentioned that a hard fork would require sufficient validators on each side to establish a functional unique node list, while minimizing the likelihood of a contentious split. The XRP Ledger Foundation's release notes advised server operators to upgrade to version 3.1.3 immediately, warning that nodes failing to upgrade could become amendment-blocked.

Spotify and Universal Music Group have entered into licensing agreements allowing Spotify Premium users to create AI-generated covers and remixes from participating artists and songwriters. According to NS3.AI, these agreements ensure that participating artists and songwriters will receive compensation linked to the AI-generated works produced on the platform.

The Pentagon is actively testing various artificial intelligence models to determine the preferences of its 25 'super users,' according to a senior U.S. Department of Defense official. According to Jin10, the U.S. military is accelerating its search for alternatives to Anthropic's Claude. The testing began in early March, just three days after Defense Secretary Hegseth identified Anthropic as a supply chain risk. Following its decision to part ways with Anthropic, the Pentagon has set a six-month timeline to phase out the company's products. Earlier this month, the Pentagon announced new agreements with several other companies to use their AI tools on classified networks, aiming to develop multiple new supplier models.

SpaceX's recent public IPO filing has ignited discussions about whether the company should be classified as a space exploration entity or an artificial intelligence (AI) firm. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the growing interest in SpaceX's technological advancements and their implications for both industries.
The filing has brought to light SpaceX's significant investments in AI technologies, which are integral to its operations and future projects. This has led to speculation about the company's strategic direction and its potential impact on the AI sector.
Industry experts are closely monitoring SpaceX's developments, as the company's dual focus on space and AI could influence market dynamics and innovation trends. The debate continues as stakeholders await further details from SpaceX regarding its business model and technological priorities.

SpaceX has announced its intention to launch the Starship at 6:00 PM Central Time, which corresponds to 7:00 AM Beijing Time (UTC+8). According to Jin10, this launch is part of SpaceX's ongoing efforts to advance its space exploration capabilities.

A recent study conducted by Brigham Young University, the Institute for Family Studies, and the Wheatley Institute has highlighted the prevalence of AI romantic companions among partnered U.S. adults aged 18 to 30. According to NS3.AI, the report indicates that 15% of individuals in this age group regularly engage with AI companions. Among these regular users, 69% expressed a desire to keep the extent of their AI usage hidden from their partners. The research also suggests a correlation between frequent use of AI companions and decreased relationship stability, as well as lower-quality communication between partners.

Markets are currently anticipating the implementation of regulations that are favorable to innovation. According to Bloomberg, this expectation is influencing market dynamics as stakeholders prepare for potential changes in the regulatory landscape.
The anticipation of these innovation-friendly rules is shaping market behavior, with investors and companies positioning themselves to benefit from the expected regulatory environment. This development is seen as a significant factor in current market trends, as participants adjust their strategies in response to the anticipated changes.

The prediction market Polymarket has observed significant fluctuations in the win probability for Team Spirit in the 'Dota 2: Team Spirit vs. Aurora (BO3) - DreamLeague Playoffs' event. According to ChainCatcher, the probability for Team Spirit to win in the sub-market 'Match Winner' has plummeted from 62.5% an hour ago to the current 36%, marking a 26.5% decrease. Stakeholders should be aware of the potential impact of any sudden news developments.

According to Odaily, the final draft of an agreement between the United States and Iran has been reached with Pakistan's mediation. The announcement is expected to be made in the coming hours, as reported by the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) citing Al Arabiya.

Nvidia has made a significant investment in Coherent, opening a position valued at approximately $1.86 billion in the first quarter of 2026, according to a recent SEC filing. According to NS3.AI, Coherent's shares have experienced a remarkable increase of 373% over the past 12 months, highlighting the company's strong market performance.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly preparing to introduce an innovation exemption that could facilitate tokenized stock trading on decentralized cryptocurrency platforms. According to NS3.AI, this exemption might be implemented as early as this week, potentially allowing the trading of tokenized shares of public companies without the need for issuer backing. However, officials are still finalizing the framework, and the specifics may be subject to change before the official release.

The U.S. Treasury Department has successfully auctioned $19 billion in 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS). According to Jin10, the auction resulted in a yield of 2.169% with a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.52.

The dollar index, which measures the U.S. dollar against six major currencies, increased by 0.17% on May 22, closing at 99.257, according to ChainCatcher. The euro fell to 1.1612 dollars from the previous day's 1.1631 dollars. The British pound decreased to 1.3426 dollars from 1.3442 dollars. Meanwhile, the dollar rose against the Japanese yen, reaching 159.08 yen compared to 158.84 yen the day before. The dollar also strengthened against the Swiss franc, trading at 0.7874 francs, up from 0.7868 francs. Additionally, the dollar appreciated against the Canadian dollar, reaching 1.3783 dollars from 1.3749 dollars, and against the Swedish krona, rising to 9.3501 krona from 9.3324 krona.

A Pakistani senator has indicated that discussions between the United States and Iran are advancing positively. According to NS3.AI, the senator mentioned that Pakistan is actively working to facilitate negotiations among all involved parties to bridge differences, achieve an agreement, and ultimately bring an end to the conflict.

U.S. equities ended the trading session on a positive note, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average leading the gains by rising 0.55%. According to NS3.AI, this increase marks a notable performance among major indices. The upward movement in the market reflects investor optimism amid ongoing economic developments. Other indices also showed positive trends, contributing to the overall market uplift.

Bitcoin miners are exhibiting cautious behavior, according to CryptoQuant analysts. The analysis indicates that miners have not yet shown signs of confirming a market bottom and are currently in a phase of observation and cautious adjustment. According to Odaily, the Miner Position Index (MPI) remains in negative territory, suggesting that the current selling pressure is below the historical average. This indicates that miners are not engaging in panic selling but are instead focusing on maintaining cash flow through passive selling, which reduces the likelihood of extreme short-term declines.
Additionally, the Puell Multiple is still below 1, further indicating that miner revenue is at historically weak levels, putting pressure on overall profitability. However, there is no evidence of strong accumulation behavior typically associated with a cycle bottom.
The analysis suggests that miners are in a 'waiting phase,' neither engaging in capitulation selling nor entering an active accumulation cycle, resembling a transitional state before a market bottom forms. While miner selling pressure has eased, on-chain structures still indicate short-term supply pressure, and Bitcoin is expected to continue its range-bound pattern. Market sentiment remains cautious in the short term.

Rootstock's Q1 2026 merged-mining report reveals that 84.01% of Bitcoin's total hashrate contributed to securing the Rootstock sidechain. According to NS3.AI, the average Rootstock hashrate was recorded at 833.92 EH/s. However, the report did not specify the actual fee revenue for miners, leaving the economic benefits of merged mining uncertain.

Mark Cuban has revealed that he sold the majority of his Bitcoin holdings after determining that it did not serve as an effective hedge against fiat currency devaluation and geopolitical instability. According to NS3.AI, Cuban observed that during the Iran war turmoil, gold prices increased while Bitcoin's value declined. Additionally, he noted that Bitcoin also fell when the U.S. dollar weakened.