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: Galaxy Research Head of Research Alex Thorn stated that the U.S. Senate Banking Committee has released the first updated complete draft of the CLARITY Act since January. The new draft features significant adjustments in several key chapters, including:A substantial rewrite of Chapter I concerning definitions and the scope of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) authority; the addition of Section 109 on insider trading; an update in Chapter II changing "common control" to "coordinated control"; a rewrite of Section 301 to further clarify the regulatory boundary between DeFi and CeFi; an update to Section 404 incorporating the compromise proposal from Tillis and Alsobrooks; adjustments to Section 505 narrowing the scope of SEC authority limitations in the tokenization field; and a restructuring of the bankruptcy and insolvency framework in Sections 701 and 702. Additionally, Section 904 is a new addition, namely the "Build Now Act."Alex Thorn also noted that the developer protection provisions in the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act, found in Section 604, remain largely intact with only minor modifications, without weakening their core protections.
: According to official sources, OKX has updated the Boost trading volume calculation rules. When users trade mainstream coins on OKX DEX, the trading volume can now be counted towards Boost trading volume and participate in related Boost activities. Additionally, token transactions on the X Layer chain will enjoy an extra 20% boost in trading volume for a limited time.It is reported that this rule update aims to further expand the coverage of Boost trading volume and enhance the user participation experience within the DEX and X Layer ecosystem.
Bitget released its April 2026 transparency report, detailing the latest developments in its core businesses, including tokenized stocks, AI trading infrastructure, and IPO Prime. Data shows that in April, Bitget's average daily trading volume remained stable above $10 billion. According to DefiLlama statistics, its net inflow for the month reached $359.37 million, ranking second among centralized exchanges. Furthermore, Bitget secured the second position globally in stock perpetual futures market share for the first quarter.On the product ecosystem front, the adoption rate of AI trading tools such as GetAgent, GetClaw, Agent Hub, and Gracy AI continues to rise, empowering users with intelligent trading experiences through the UEX system. In terms of innovative products, Bitget launched IPO Prime, a subscription service for US stock IPOs, extending the product boundaries of UEX into the primary market. According to rwa.xyz data, its first-phase projects ranked third globally among tokenized private equity and VC assets.
According to data released by Binance Research, 28% of Binance users currently allocate at least half of their investment portfolios to stablecoins—a sharp increase from 4% in 2020; this proportion reaches as high as 36% in emerging markets.
Lorenzo Protocol has officially launched its on-chain governance system, Lorenzo Governance, and opened voting for its first governance proposal.The proposal seeks to shorten the vesting periods for 6 categories of BANK tokens, including rewards, investors, ecosystem development, team, treasury, and advisors. If the proposal passes, Lorenzo Tokenomics will be upgraded from V2 to V3, increasing the total supply and circulating supply by 454.8 million tokens immediately, representing an increase of approximately 21.66%.Additionally, veBANK holders can now participate in protocol decision-making through on-chain governance. The voting will last until May 17, 2026, at 16:00 (UTC).
Wintermute released its weekly market analysis, covering the week ending May 11. During this period, BTC broke above $80,000 for the first time since January, peaking near $83,000 and decisively crossing its 200-day moving average—a resistance level that had held for seven months. However, Wintermute noted that this rally was primarily leveraged-driven: open interest surged by $10 billion month-on-month to $58 billion, while spot trading volume hit a two-year low—classic hallmarks of a short squeeze rather than a healthy breakout. Funding rates remain skewed bearish, indicating further short-covering potential in the near term; yet covering shorts does not equate to genuine bullish consensus. Looking at medium- to long-term fundamentals, institutional buying logic remains intact: BTC ETFs posted $623 million in net inflows for the week; Morgan Stanley’s BTC ETF attracted $194 million in its first month with zero net outflows on any single day; and BTC reserves held on exchanges remain at a seven-year low. Nevertheless, Wintermute cautioned that the RSI has entered overbought territory, and if spot buying fails to materialize after the squeeze concludes, prices face significant risk of a rapid correction. On the macro front, the Nasdaq rose 4.5% and the S&P 500 gained 2.3% for the week—both hitting all-time highs. Nonfarm payrolls significantly exceeded expectations (115,000 vs. forecast 65,000). U.S.-Iran negotiations collapsed, with Iran demanding sovereignty recognition and reparations—terms rejected by Trump. Oil prices swung violently between $88 and $113 per barrel during the week, yet equity markets reacted indifferently. Key events to watch this week:
Wintermute’s weekly market report indicates Bitcoin recently broke through $80,000 and briefly touched around $83,000, while also reclaiming the 200-day moving average for the first time in seven months. However, this rally is clearly more driven by leveraged capital rather than spot buying.The report notes that over the past month, Bitcoin open interest increased by approximately $10 billion, while spot trading volume dropped to a two-year low, a classic short squeeze scenario. Although ETFs still recorded net inflows of $623 million and BTC reserves on exchanges fell to a seven-year low, the current RSI has entered overbought territory. If spot buying fails to sustain after the short squeeze ends, BTC prices could face a rapid correction risk.Wintermute also stated that the current crypto market rally is more driven by the strength of US equities and the resonance of leverage, rather than an independent bull market narrative. Upcoming US CPI data and changes in Federal Reserve policy expectations will be key factors in determining whether BTC can stably hold above $80,000.
According to the official announcement, HTX has officially launched its “7th Leveraged Trading Competition,” with a total prize pool of 30,000 USDT to celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day. From May 12 at 18:00 to May 24 at 18:00 (UTC+8), new users who complete their first leveraged trade will receive a 50 USDT leveraged trading interest coupon—limited to the first 2,000 recipients on a first-come, first-served basis. During the event period, users whose leveraged trading volume reaches or exceeds 1,000 USDT will receive a 5%–20% rebate on trading fees. Additionally, leveraged trades in BTC, ETH, DOGE, TRX, TON, ZEC, FIL, and JST will count three times toward the user’s total trading volume. Users can participate by clicking “Register Now” on the campaign page.
According to the official announcement, HTX (formerly Huobi) has launched perpetual contracts for AVGO/USDT, QCOM/USDT, and ORCL/USDT on May 12, with a maximum leverage of 10x. Additionally, HTX is hosting an AVGO, QCOM, and ORCL Contract Trading Party from 16:00 on May 12 to 16:00 on May 19 (UTC+8), with a total prize pool of up to $20,000. During the event, users who register and trade AVGO/USDT, QCOM/USDT, or ORCL/USDT perpetual contracts—achieving a cumulative valid trading volume of ≥$5,000—will share the prize pool based on their trading volume ranking. New contract traders completing AVGO/USDT, QCOM/USDT, or ORCL/USDT perpetual contract trades will also receive exclusive benefits.
According to Bybit’s latest options weekly report, the implied volatility indicator DVOL has further declined to an extreme historical low of 37–41%, marking the lowest reading since the outbreak of the current conflict. The report notes that the current DVOL level is exceptionally rare in BTC’s history; low volatility often precedes major price moves rather than signaling their conclusion. Combined with a technical ascending wedge pattern and persistently negative funding rates, these three signals collectively suggest that the derivatives market is poised for a directional shift—though price action has yet to confirm the specific nature of this move, prompting the report to advise investors to maintain close observation.
JUST officially released its weekly report, highlighting robust performance across the JUST ecosystem from May 5 to May 11. Total Value Locked (TVL) reached $12 billion, accounting for 41.79% of the TRON DeFi market. The lending market remained highly active, with total deposits surpassing $3.8 billion. Meanwhile, the cumulative JST token burn ratio has reached 13.70%, further amplifying its deflationary effect. While offering users diversified yield options—including sTRX and USDD—the platform continues optimizing the supply-demand balance of asset allocation. This transparent and efficient mechanism execution, coupled with consistent long-term value returns, not only underscores JUST’s stable operational strength as a core TRON DeFi protocol but also establishes a resilient, long-term value system for users.
It is reported that Bybit today launched perpetual contracts for three popular AI-related stocks: CoreWeave (CRWV), Lumentum Holdings (LITE), and Broadcom (AVGO), offering traders tracking AI market trends more new options. These three assets—spanning AI computing cloud services, optical interconnect infrastructure, and AI chips and network cores—cover the most capital-intensive segments of the AI industrial chain. Bybit’s contracts support USDT margin, allow both long and short positions, and remain tradable even when U.S. equities markets are closed.
According to an analysis released by CryptoQuant-certified analyst MorenoDV_, the Bitcoin Bull-Bear Market Cycle Indicator has just generated its first “Early Bull Market” signal since March 2023. Historically, when this indicator transitions from the bear market zone into the early bull market zone, it typically signals that the worst phase of correction is over and that market structure is beginning to recover—similar signals appeared after deep bear markets in early 2019 and early 2023, both of which preceded stronger upward trends. However, this signal should not be interpreted uncritically. In March 2022, the indicator also entered the early bull market zone, yet price subsequently faced rejection—indicating a local top rather than the start of a new bull market. Analysts note that Bitcoin is no longer behaving like a deep bear-market asset, and the rebound in its 30-day moving average suggests improving underlying momentum. At the same time, however, multiple other market indicators are already showing signs of weakness, making this signal less clear-cut than classic early-cycle confirmations. The analyst leans toward interpreting this signal as more likely indicating a local top—unless strong price follow-through confirms the bullish thesis—rather than the onset of a new bull market.
on May 12, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee released the latest 309-page draft of the CLARITY Act. However, Section 404 of the draft still stipulates a prohibition on rewards for "merely holding" stablecoins.Specifically, no regulated entity may directly or indirectly pay any form of interest or yield (whether in cash, tokens, or other consideration) to a restricted recipient solely because that recipient holds its stablecoin, or pay rewards on stablecoin balances in a manner that is economically or functionally equivalent to paying interest or yield on interest-bearing bank deposits.However, the latest draft also allows for stablecoin rewards and incentives tied to real activities or transactions, such as rewards linked to participating in actual transactions, payments, platform activities, or providing liquidity.
according to the official announcement, OKX will officially list SHLD, RKLB, MRVL, and WDC stock perpetual contracts on its web platform, App, and API on May 12, 2026.Among them, SHLD/USDT trading will open at 18:00 (UTC+8), RKLB/USDT at 18:15, MRVL/USDT at 18:30, and WDC/USDT at 18:45.
According to monitoring by MistEye, the threat intelligence monitoring system operated by blockchain security firm SlowMist (@SlowMist_Team), a highly sophisticated npm worm named “Mini Shai-Hulud” is spreading via well-known developer projects including TanStack, UiPath, and DraftLab. Attackers have hijacked GitHub credentials to publish malicious packages disguised as legitimate updates. These packages contain a hidden script—<code>router_init.js</code>—that executes silently within CI/CD environments such as GitHub Actions, specifically designed to steal CI/CD secrets, cloud infrastructure credentials, and cryptocurrency wallet information. Data exfiltration is conducted using GitHub’s own infrastructure. SlowMist has already shared this threat intelligence (IOC) with its clients. It recommends that projects using the affected packages immediately audit their CI/CD pipelines for the presence of <code>router_init.js</code>, rotate all exposed GitHub, cloud service, and cryptocurrency credentials, and continuously monitor development environments for anomalous background activity.
Odaily Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong plans to meet with U.S. Republican senators this Wednesday, on the eve of a key committee vote on the CLARITY Act scheduled for Thursday by the Senate Banking Committee.Reports indicate the latest draft of the bill exceeds 300 pages, covering mechanisms for stablecoin reward programs, DeFi protection clauses, and federal regulatory standards for digital assets. Previously, Coinbase had withdrawn its support for the bill due to restrictions on stablecoin yield and DeFi protections. However, after revisions driven by Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks, Armstrong has recently softened his stance, stating the industry "didn't get everything it wanted, but the core demands were preserved."Currently, U.S. banking organizations continue to lobby for tighter stablecoin provisions, while some Democratic lawmakers are demanding the inclusion of conflict-of-interest clauses to restrict government officials from engaging in crypto-related business. Market participants are closely watching the outcome of this week's committee deliberations, which could determine whether the first comprehensive U.S. crypto regulatory framework can advance toward enactment by the end of 2026. (FinanceFeeds)
BIT's official Chinese-language market analysis stated that Circle's stock price rose 16% overnight, currently approaching its March 2026 high. The market is pricing in expectations that uncertainty surrounding crypto regulation may ease.BIT indicated that this week could become a critical juncture for the advancement of the CLARITY Act, with the market generally viewing Circle as a direct beneficiary of regulatory clarity. It also noted that USDC market capitalization has maintained steady growth lately, and Circle's recent rally reflects market expectations for potential favorable policies and regulatory developments, rather than short-term fundamental improvements.BIT believes that if digital asset regulatory rules are further clarified, it could not only provide support for Bitcoin but also encourage more institutions to participate in the market.
South Korean trader Definalist stated on social media that Upbit’s recent listings of WIF and VVV may involve front-running behavior. He claimed that multiple addresses funded by Upbit’s hot wallet purchased WIF prior to its listing on Upbit and rapidly sold their holdings shortly after the listing. A similar pattern was observed with VVV. Additionally, he revealed that Upbit has recently been intensively testing the STABLE token, and suspected front-running wallets also engaged in purchases of this token.
according to an official announcement, Bitget's stock contracts have now listed six underlying assets: DRAM (Roundhill Memory ETF), AXTI (AXT Inc), LWLG (Lightwave Logic), KOPN (Kopin Corporation), NIO (NIO Inc.), and USAR (USA Rare Earth), covering popular sectors such as memory, optical communications, and rare earth resources. The aforementioned contracts support up to 20x leverage. For more details, please refer to the Bitget official platform.