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a report released by FalconX shows that the crypto derivatives platform Hyperliquid is expanding from perpetual contracts to pre-IPO trading, prediction contracts, and tokenized real-world assets, beginning to compete with traditional exchanges and prediction market operators. The report indicates that Hyperliquid's HIP-3 market allows users to trade stocks, commodities, forex, and pre-IPO contracts 24/7, with traders already using it for pre-IPO speculation on companies such as Cerebras, Anthropic, and SpaceX. The HIP-4 outcome market allows traders to place binary bets on political, economic, and crypto events.In terms of capital inflows, the HYPE spot ETFs launched by 21Shares and Bitwise have attracted a combined $53 million in inflows within just a few trading days. Hyperliquid's USDC partnership with Coinbase and Circle is expected to generate up to $160 million in annual protocol revenue. FalconX warns that CME and ICE have expressed concerns to regulators about potential market manipulation risks on the Hyperliquid market. Nevertheless, Hyperliquid continues to lead the decentralized perpetual contract market in terms of trading volume, revenue, and total value locked. (CoinDesk)
Tether announced it will collaborate with the Government of Georgia to launch an official stablecoin, GEL₮, pegged to the Georgian lari and issued under a dedicated stablecoin regulatory framework. GEL₮ is designed as a digital representation of the Georgian lari, aiming to reduce transaction costs, enable near-instant settlement, support programmable payments, and enhance the efficiency of fund flows in cross-border transfers and the broader digital financial system. Tether stated that the initiative is expected to support cross-border trade, fintech development, and digital payments.
Binance Wallet announced that Binance Alpha will launch Solstice (SLX) for its initial listing and trading on May 25, 2026, at 12:00 UTC. Users holding at least 215 Binance Alpha Points may claim a 250-SLX airdrop on a first-come, first-served basis. If the airdrop pool remains unclaimed in full, the point threshold will automatically decrease by 5 points every 5 minutes. Claiming the airdrop consumes 15 Binance Alpha Points, and users must confirm their claim on the Alpha Events page within 24 hours; otherwise, the claim will be forfeited.
Bitget has launched a newcomer welcome event, open from May 25 to June 1. During the event, new users who complete KYC are guaranteed to receive a random HYPE airdrop; by completing a first deposit of at least 100 USDT and fulfilling contract trading tasks, they can earn an additional 0.2 HYPE reward.Additionally, the event features advanced trading tasks and an invite-a-friend scratch card section. New users who meet specific contract trading volume thresholds can earn extra rewards, up to a maximum of 7 HYPE. Both new and existing users who invite friends to complete designated tasks can earn up to 32 scratch card chances, with a prize pool consisting of HYPE rewards ranging from 0.1 to 3 tokens. Detailed rules have been published on Bitget's official platform. Eligible users must click "Join Now" to register and participate in the event.
OKX Ventures cited Token Terminal data on X platform, stating that Ethereum's monthly transaction volume has surpassed 70 million, reaching a new all-time high. Meanwhile, the network's median transaction fee has dropped to approximately $0.00554, also setting a new record low. This indicates that Ethereum is gradually achieving a network state characterized by “high efficiency and low cost.”In light of this, OKX Ventures believes that Layer 2 solutions and modular architectures are continuously reducing on-chain interaction costs, and the historically high gas fee issue is seeing significant improvement. As transaction costs fall to sufficiently low levels, applications such as stablecoins, blockchain games, social platforms, AI agents, and RWA (Real World Assets) will find it easier to attract real users. Public chain competition is entering the “experience era,” where future competition will no longer be based solely on TPS, but rather on whether the network can provide better security, liquidity, and user experience. Ethereum retains a strong advantage in terms of developer and ecosystem strength. As costs decline, on-chain payments, asset issuance, and cross-border settlement activities are expected to continue growing, and blockchain infrastructure is gradually becoming part of the mainstream digital economy. OKX Ventures will continue to focus on infrastructure upgrades and long-term application value within the Ethereum ecosystem. What truly matters is not just market price fluctuations, but the sustained growth in real on-chain usage.
, May 24 - International gold and silver both recorded minor upticks. According to Gate platform data, Silver (XAG) broke through the $77 mark and is currently trading at $77.92, a 24-hour increase of 0.53%; Gold (XAUT) is reported at $4,551.4, up 0.76% in the past 24 hours. Coinglass data shows that Gate's XAUT 24-hour contract trading volume reached $30.4776 million, with current open interest standing at $180 million; XAG's 24-hour contract trading volume reached $59.8611 million, with open interest at $107 million.Gate pioneered the metal contract trading section, offering 7×24-hour uninterrupted trading, providing users with higher strategic flexibility and asset management efficiency during volatile market conditions. Gate's contracts now cover multiple traditional financial assets such as stocks, metals, forex, indices, and commodities, supporting trading of core instruments including gold, silver, and globally popular stocks. Gate continues to build a more efficient and professional multi-asset one-stop trading platform for global users.
Musk said Grok Base Model V9-Medium (1.5T) training has been completed with good evaluation results. A large amount of Cursor data has been added during supplementary training, and more will be added subsequently. Fine-tuning is currently underway, and reinforcement learning is expected to begin in a few days. The official release is anticipated in 2 to 3 weeks.
Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan published a column titled “The Financial Secretary’s Notes,” stating that the effective use of blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies represents an inevitable trend for the future development of finance. However, this also presents real governance challenges—for instance, criminals and terrorists attempting to exploit regulatory differences across jurisdictions for money laundering and fundraising activities. Hong Kong’s principles, practices, and experience in digital asset development and regulation are ahead of those in Europe, offering ample room for collaboration and mutual learning. Such cooperation can not only promote healthy industry development but also contribute to global governance.
MoonPay has launched a dedicated app on the ChatGPT Apps platform, enabling users to generate checkout links and purchase cryptocurrencies—including Bitcoin, XRP, Solana, and USDC—without leaving ChatGPT. This integration makes MoonPay one of the first apps within ChatGPT to offer direct cryptocurrency purchasing functionality. Previously, crypto-related apps in the ChatGPT App Store primarily focused on blockchain data and price queries; other such apps include Kraken, OKX, CryptoAudit, and RealOpen.
crypto payment company MoonPay has announced the launch of a dedicated application for ChatGPT. Users can now directly purchase crypto assets including Bitcoin, XRP, Solana, and USD Coin within OpenAI's ChatGPT.MoonPay stated that users only need to inquire about relevant cryptocurrencies and express a purchase intention within ChatGPT. The system will automatically generate a MoonPay checkout link, after which users can be redirected to the MoonPay page to complete KYC verification and wallet binding. Users who have already completed KYC can make purchases directly using their existing accounts and payment methods.Currently, MoonPay has joined several other crypto-related services within the ChatGPT application ecosystem, including Kraken, OKX, and others. Unlike other applications that primarily provide on-chain data queries, MoonPay focuses more on cryptocurrency purchasing and user education.Additionally, MoonPay recently acquired AI trading startup Dawn Labs, launched Dawn CLI which enables executing prediction market strategies through natural language, and introduced the MoonAgents Card supporting AI Agents to spend stablecoins, continuously intensifying its integration of AI and crypto payments. (Decrypt)
Jihan Wu posted on platform X, stating that Europe's current solar energy problem is no longer just about increasing power generation, but about a lack of sufficient flexible electricity demand to absorb excess energy. Citing the latest analysis from energy research firm Pexapark, he noted that the phenomenon of solar "cannibalization" in Europe is rapidly deteriorating:1. France's solar capture factor for April 2026 dropped year-on-year from approximately 0.42 to 0.10, a decline of about 75%, with nearly half of solar generation occurring during periods of negative electricity prices.2. Germany recorded 123 hours of negative electricity prices in April, a 65% increase year-on-year, with approximately 46.8% of solar generation falling into negative price territory.3. Spain's problem is no longer confined to summer. In February 2026, the solar capture factor plummeted from about 0.71 in the same period last year to 0.18, while the duration of negative electricity prices surged from 0 hours to 148 hours.Jihan Wu pointed out that this indicates the pace of solar deployment in Europe has outstripped the speed of grid flexibility infrastructure development. He argued that besides energy storage, grid expansion, and demand response, Europe should also pay attention to interruptible loads, including Bitcoin mining and other computing loads. Such loads can be activated when electricity is abundant and shut down when the grid is under stress, thereby acting as the "buyer of last resort" for surplus renewable energy. This would help reduce curtailment, improve the economics of solar projects, and enhance the profitability and financial viability of investments in power generation and grid infrastructure.
prediction market platform Kalshi has announced support for the establishment of a new prediction market lobbying organization, Americans for Fair Markets, and has appointed Taylor Budowich, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff under the Trump administration, as a strategic advisor. The organization will confront the sports betting and casino industries, which it alleges are "trying to maintain their monopoly and spread misinformation about prediction markets to policymakers."According to reports, Americans for Fair Markets will push for federal-level regulatory policy for prediction markets and launch paid advocacy campaigns to counter what it calls "false narratives" about the industry. The organization will also join a broader industry lobbying camp, including the Coalition for Prediction Markets, which was founded in December 2025 with support from Coinbase, Crypto.com, and Robinhood.On the same day, the U.S. House of Representatives launched an investigation into Kalshi and its main competitor, Polymarket, focusing on how the platforms handle insider trading issues. As prediction markets face increased scrutiny in the United States and globally, related regulatory controversies continue to escalate.Kalshi stated that the new organization will support the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) regulation of prediction markets and will advocate for KYC requirements, a ban on insider trading, and restrictions on markets related to violence and terrorism under a federal regulatory framework. John Bivona, Head of Government Relations at Kalshi, said: "We will not be outspent or out-organized by established interests trying to protect their monopoly." (Cointelegraph)
Bitget has launched the “Early Summer Trading Contest,” running from May 25 to May 31. This event features multiple categories: an Open Individual Contest, a New User Individual Contest, and Daily Leaderboard Challenges. During the event, both new and existing users can register and participate in perpetual contract trading. Rankings will be determined based on users’ total trading volume during the event period. The top-ranked participant on the Open Leaderboard will receive up to 3,500 USDT, while the top-ranked new user on the New User Leaderboard will receive 1,000 USDT. Additionally, a Daily Leaderboard Challenge is held each day: the top three users—regardless of whether they are new or existing—by daily trading volume will receive additional USDT rewards. Full contest rules are available on the official Bitget platform. Eligible users must click “Join Now” to complete registration before participating.
According to an announcement by HTX, HTX will enable CTR deposits at 13:00 (GMT+8) on May 25. CTR/USDT spot trading will commence at 13:00 (GMT+8) on May 26. CTR withdrawals will be enabled at 13:00 (GMT+8) on May 27. Citrea, launched in 2024 by Chainway Labs, is an execution layer designed to scale the Bitcoin network. It is a production-grade zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup that runs directly on the Bitcoin network, leveraging Bitcoin’s underlying infrastructure for settlement and data availability.
: BitMart's "BM Discovery" section listed Ratspeak (RATSPEAK) at 11:30 (UTC+8) on May 25, opening the RATSPEAK/USDT trading pair.Ratspeak is a community-driven Meme token on the Base blockchain, issued via Uniswap V4. The project operates under a Community Takeover model, with the core concept of "We are rebuilding the Internet," combining Meme culture with decentralized community governance.
According to Odaily, the United States and Iran have agreed on a framework for a memorandum of understanding that, once signed, will fully restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days. The report, citing an anonymous senior US government official, stated that the US and Iran have formulated a "framework" for a memorandum of understanding, which includes extending a 60-day ceasefire to allow both sides to reach a "final agreement" on permanently ending the conflict in Iran. During this period, the Strait of Hormuz will be demined and reopened. The official said the memorandum of understanding includes a "commitment" that Iran will not possess nuclear weapons. Over the next two months, the US and Iran will discuss the "mechanism" for implementing this commitment.However, no agreement was signed by the US and Iran on the 24th. A diplomatic source familiar with the situation, speaking anonymously to The Washington Post, said that once the memorandum of understanding is signed, Iran will immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz and take measures within 30 days to ensure the waterway is restored to its pre-conflict state. Additionally, Iran, the US, and their allies will announce the immediate cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon. The report also quoted an anonymous Iranian official as saying that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will be carried out in stages. In the first phase, the US will unfreeze $12 billion in Iranian assets, demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz will begin, and the US blockade will be lifted. However, the Iranian official said the memorandum of understanding does not include a nuclear agreement, only a commitment to negotiate on nuclear issues later, with more details expected to be released on the 25th. (Xinhua News Agency)
According to research by security firm Socket Security, a cryptocurrency-stealing supply chain attack dubbed “TrapDoor” spans npm, PyPI, and Crates.io, involving over 34 malicious packages and 384 related versions and artifacts. The attack targets cryptocurrency, DeFi, Solana, Sui, Move, and AI developers. Attack samples can steal sensitive information including SSH keys, wallet data, AWS credentials, GitHub tokens, browser data, and environment variables. Specifically, npm packages execute the shared payload `trap-core.js` via the `postinstall` hook; PyPI packages execute remote JavaScript upon import; and Crates.io packages steal local keystores via `build.rs`. Socket has flagged all related packages as malicious and reported them to the respective package registries.
Polkadot OpenGov is currently voting on a major staking architecture overhaul. Referendum #1890 proposes that Polkadot validators must self-stake a minimum of 10,000 DOT using their own funds. This reform is viewed as a mandatory prerequisite for the next major staking upgrade, which includes eliminating slashing risk for nominators and reducing the unbonding period from approximately 28 days to roughly 24–48 hours. Under the proposal’s logic, validators will directly bear slashing risk via higher self-staking, while nominators can continue earning staking rewards without risking principal slashing.
Vitalik Buterin stated that the Ethereum Foundation (EF) is not the “center of Ethereum,” but rather “a node within the ecosystem,” and is currently transitioning toward a smaller, more opinionated, and more sustainability-focused organizational structure. He explained that the Foundation will prioritize allocating its limited resources to work essential for Ethereum’s viability as a censorship-resistant, control-resistant, open, private, and secure system—work that would be unlikely to happen without the Foundation’s involvement—while also reducing ETH sales. Vitalik further noted that Ethereum should not pursue only maximum throughput and low latency, but should instead aim to be “impressive” in areas such as formal verification, chain availability consensus, and reducing reliance on intermediaries. He emphasized that the Foundation’s new structure is expected to gradually stabilize over the coming months.
payment infrastructure company MoonPay has launched a dedicated application on ChatGPT Apps, allowing users to generate purchase links within OpenAI's chatbot for buying digital assets such as Bitcoin, XRP, Solana, and USDC. When users specify a purchase amount in ChatGPT, they receive a MoonPay checkout link and are redirected to the MoonPay website to complete KYC, checkout procedures, and connect their wallet. Users who have already completed KYC for their MoonPay account can log in directly via their existing account, use their most recent payment method, and send assets to a designated address. This application is part of MoonPay's push to advance AI-driven crypto tools. Earlier this month, MoonPay acquired AI trading startup Dawn Labs and launched Dawn CLI; the company also recently introduced the MoonAgents Card, a virtual Mastercard that allows AI agents to pay online merchants directly with stablecoins from crypto wallets. (Decrypt)