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Despite widening quarterly losses, a Solana-focused treasury firm reported a 108% annual increase in per-share SOL value. This growth is attributed to unique on-chain strategies like internal staking and node partnerships, setting it apart from peers.
Read MoreBinance will temporarily suspend deposit and withdrawal services for the Base network starting 01:00 (UTC+8) on May 22, 2026, to support its scheduled network upgrade and hard fork. The technical upgrade is slated to commence at 02:00 the same day.
Read MoreA leading hedge fund has relocated key quantitative researchers from Hong Kong to other global offices. The firm describes this as part of its global co-location strategy, unrelated to data security, while continuing recruitment in Asia.
Read MoreA new governance proposal within the Aave ecosystem seeks to integrate a dedicated protocol into the upcoming V4 version, creating a standalone module for direct native Bitcoin lending. This initiative aims to unify fragmented BTC-backed lending by allowing users to borrow against their native BTC holdings without intermediaries.
Read MoreTSMC has significantly raised its forecast for the global semiconductor market, now projecting it to surpass $1.5 trillion by 2030. Artificial intelligence and high-performance computing are expected to drive over half of this growth. The company is accelerating its capacity expansion plans to meet the surging demand.
Read MoreBNB Chain introduces an on-chain autonomous agent framework based on ERC-8004. It provides AI agents with decentralized identity, peer-to-peer payments, task delegation, and integrates modules for smart contract execution and cross-chain data query, building a transparent ecosystem.
Read MoreUS prosecutors secured a $1.07 million forfeiture from former Celsius executive Roni Cohen-Pavon ahead of his sentencing for fraud and price manipulation. This case, alongside recent actions against other crypto figures, signals intensified regulatory crackdowns on industry misconduct.
Read MoreUS spot Bitcoin ETFs faced massive outflows on May 14, with a net withdrawal hitting $630.38 million. This significant capital movement highlights shifting investor sentiment and poses challenges for short-term BTC price stability and ETF market liquidity.
Read MoreFrench AI startup Mistral AI is reportedly in discussions with several European banks to deploy its new cybersecurity-focused AI model, aiming to provide enhanced data protection and threat defense capabilities for the financial sector.
Read MoreWhatsApp introduces a groundbreaking "Vanish Chat" feature powered by MetaAI. It ensures completely private conversations where messages are not stored on servers, remain inaccessible to Meta, and are set to automatically disappear by default.
Read MoreOn May 14, Chinese President Xi Jinping held formal talks with visiting U.S. President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The high-level meeting addressed bilateral relations and global issues, serving as a pivotal moment for major power diplomacy and international stability.
Read MoreAave has successfully restored cross-chain functionality for rsETH between Ethereum mainnet and Layer 2 networks. The first batch of rsETH has been transferred via LayerZero's OFT adapter, reopening full interoperability across the ecosystem.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals that the whale address 'qianbaidu.eth' sold approximately 338,000 HYPE tokens over 48 hours, realizing over $13.4 million at an average price of $39.65. The address still holds a substantial staked position worth nearly $6 million, sparking analysis of market sentiment and whale strategy.
Read MoreElon Musk revealed on social media that he and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang were traveling together on Air Force One to Beijing. This rare joint trip by two tech titans has ignited speculation about high-level US-China technology dialogues and the global AI landscape.
Read MoreOn May 14th, the central parity rate of the Chinese yuan against the US dollar was raised by 30 basis points to 6.8401, marking its highest level since March 24, 2023. This adjustment continues the recent appreciation trend of the yuan, reflecting positive market sentiment towards China's economic fundamentals and policy environment.
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