Blockchain Industry Updates & Privacy News
A crypto whale, previously known for massive liquidations, withdrew 71,066 BNB worth $48.46 million from Binance. This first major BNB move after shifting billions in ETH has sparked speculation about strategic accumulation, potentially signaling a bullish outlook on BNB's price trajectory.
Read MoreAnalyst Ming-Chi Kuo highlights Intel's partnership with Apple as a pivotal "golden window" to rebuild its foundry business. While the large-scale Apple orders offer a unique opportunity, meeting Apple's stringent standards while serving other clients presents a formidable execution challenge for Intel.
Read MoreUBS has issued a major revision to its silver market outlook. The bank now forecasts the 2026 supply deficit will shrink sharply to 60-70 million ounces, down from 300 million previously, due to weaker investment, softer industrial demand, and rising mine supply. Consequently, UBS has cut its price targets across all time horizons.
Read MoreAnalyst Ming-Chi Kuo reveals Apple is systematically validating Intel as a future key supplier across three major product lines. This strategic move aims to balance supply chain risks and leverage Apple's design strengths amidst shifting foundry dynamics, particularly TSMC's diverging revenue streams.
Read MoreSouth Korea's KOSPI index plunged 4% on May 15 after early gains reversed. Foreign investors sold a net 1.6 trillion won in stocks, with Samsung Electronics slumping over 5% due to wage negotiation concerns, leading the market lower.
Read MoreDune Analytics, a leading crypto data platform, has announced a major strategic restructuring, reducing its workforce by 25%. The company is pivoting its focus towards AI-powered data tools and expanding its client base to traditional financial institutions, capitalizing on the trend of real-world asset tokenization.
Read MoreOn May 15th, Monad co-founder Keone Hon announced the deployment of mainnet v0.14.3. This key update mandates the use of Authenticated UDP in RaptorCast for the first time, drastically reducing consensus verification overhead. It also optimizes mechanisms for full-node reputation scoring and prepares for future deterministic RaptorCast.
Read MoreThe Moscow Exchange is in talks with brokers to launch cryptocurrency trading, potentially operating 24/7. Testing is underway for deposits and withdrawals, with users accessing services via broker accounts, not direct exchange wallets. This marks a significant infrastructure evolution.
Read MoreTezos developers have launched TzEL, a private payment testnet prototype leveraging post-quantum cryptography and zk-STARK proofs to guard against future quantum attacks. It addresses scalability challenges posed by large proof sizes, marking an early step in quantum-resistant transition.
Read MoreOn May 15th, the technology sector in the A-share market weakened significantly. The STAR 50 Index saw its intraday losses widen, closing down 2.36%. Component stocks fell broadly, with leading declines in solar and semiconductor shares, indicating reduced market risk appetite.
Read MoreRecent filings reveal former President Trump purchased stock in bitcoin mining firm MARA in Q1 2026. In March alone, he executed 175 financial transactions, acquiring at least $51M in bonds, with total monthly activity reaching up to approximately $161M, drawing scrutiny to his investment moves.
Read MoreBankr's co-founder announced securing nearly $100,000 to offer free LLM inference services to its ecosystem developers. This initiative aims to lower barriers and accelerate project development. A significant industry-focused product will launch prior to the resource distribution.
Read MoreOn May 15th, South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index closed down 1.05%, decisively breaking below the key 7,900-point level. The decline was led by a sell-off in the technology sector, with Samsung Electronics extending its recent losses. Market sentiment was weighed down by concerns over the global economic outlook.
Read MoreA 2025 cybersecurity report reveals North Korean hackers caused over $2 billion in cryptocurrency losses, a 51% annual increase. Attacks targeted high-value Web3 projects and exchanges, with stolen funds likely funding military programs.
Read MoreApple's two-year partnership with OpenAI is reportedly fracturing. OpenAI, dissatisfied with the limited integration and expected benefits, has hired external counsel and may issue a breach notice, potentially leading to a high-stakes legal battle.
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