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South Carolina Governor Signs Crypto Rights Bill, Banning State-Level CBDC Use and Protecting Self-Custody and Digital Assets
the governor of South Carolina has signed a crypto rights bill, which prohibits state government use of CBDCs, protects individual self-custody rights, and exempts specific taxes on digital assets. (Solid Intel)
Bybit Launches USD1 Holding-to-Earn Campaign with Up to 20% APR and a $45,000,000 WLFI Reward Pool
Bybit has officially launched its new “Hold USD1 to Earn Tokens” campaign. Users only need to complete Level 1 KYC verification and hold at least 1 USD1 in their Bybit account to share daily WLFI rewards—no subscription or lock-up required; rewards are earned simply by holding. The campaign begins on May 19, 2026, at 10:00 UTC. During the campaign period, users can earn up to a 20% annualized return and compete for a total reward pool of up to 45,000,000 WLFI—climbing the USD1 Holding Leaderboard. USD1 is a regulated stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial, fully backed 1:1 by short-term U.S. Treasury securities and cash equivalents, and strictly pegged to the U.S. dollar. WLFI is the governance token of the World Liberty Financial ecosystem, enabling holders to participate in protocol governance and influence the ecosystem’s strategic direction. In this campaign, WLFI rewards will be distributed daily to USD1 holders on the Bybit platform. During the campaign, the system will take a snapshot of each user’s eligible USD1 balance once every hour—24 snapshots per day. WLFI rewards are expected to be credited to users’ main account funding wallets by approximately 06:00 UTC the following day.
U.S. CFTC Chair: State-Level Lawsuits Over Prediction Markets Could Ultimately Reach the Supreme Court
: U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig stated at Consensus 2026 that the CFTC has filed lawsuits against regulatory agencies in approximately five to six states, including Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, and New York. The core dispute revolves around the regulatory authority over prediction markets. He noted that if rulings diverge across different circuit courts, the relevant cases could ultimately be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.Michael Selig said that the Commodity Exchange Act has clearly granted the CFTC exclusive regulatory authority over commodity derivatives, and that event contracts for prediction markets are financial derivatives traded on federally regulated exchanges, fundamentally different from traditional entertainment venue models. He argued that some state-level regulators are attempting to challenge federal law through local regulations, and the CFTC will continue to file lawsuits against such actions.
U.S. CFTC Chair to Restrict State-Level Regulators’ Intervention in Prediction Markets
According to The Information, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Michael Selig announced that the agency is moving forward with efforts to limit states’ interference in prediction markets, aiming to prevent state-level regulatory measures from hindering—or even killing—the industry’s development. Reports indicate that Selig himself is a sports enthusiast, with numerous sports memorabilia displayed in his office—a sign of his long-standing interest in sports prediction markets. Since assuming office several months ago, he has moved swiftly on related initiatives, seeking to establish a more permissive federal regulatory environment for prediction markets and enabling more U.S. users to participate in prediction trading on sports events and other outcomes.
U.S. FBI Joins Forces with Multiple Countries to Dismantle Several “Pig Butchering” Cryptocurrency Fraud Networks, Arresting 276 Suspects
According to Fox News, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in collaboration with law enforcement agencies in Dubai, China, and Thailand, conducted a large-scale multinational joint operation that successfully dismantled at least nine overseas cryptocurrency scam centers and arrested 276 suspects, involving millions of dollars in illicit funds. In this operation, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California filed federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering against six suspects. Those charged include nationals from Myanmar and Indonesia, who operated scam organizations under names such as “Sanduo Group” and “Giant Company.” Dubai police arrested 275 suspects, while the Royal Thai Police apprehended one additional fugitive. These scam networks employed the “pig-butchering” scheme—building fake friendships or romantic relationships to gain victims’ trust, then luring them into transferring funds to fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platforms, after which the proceeds were laundered and transferred to criminal accounts. This operation aligns with the executive order signed by Trump on March 6, 2026, aimed at combating overseas criminal networks that exploit U.S. citizens. The FBI’s dedicated initiative, “Operation Level Up,” has notified approximately 9,000 victims and recovered roughly $562 million in losses for U.S. citizens. The FBI urges victims to report incidents through the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
ECB Supports Centralizing Crypto-Asset Regulatory Authority at the EU Level
According to Cointelegraph, the European Central Bank (ECB) has endorsed the EU’s proposal to transfer financial market regulation—including oversight of crypto-asset service providers (CASPs)—from national regulatory authorities to a centralized EU-level regulator.
Bitcoin's Relative Strength Index Drops to Lowest Level Since 2020 Bear Market, Increasing Likelihood of Testing $50,000
According to data disclosed by crypto analyst Scott Melker, Bitcoin short-term holders have recorded the largest loss-taking sell-off in history, while approximately 5.3 million BTC held by long-term holders are in a state of unrealized loss, with market sentiment turning extremely pessimistic.Additionally, Bitcoin's daily Relative Strength Index (RSI) has dropped to around 15.5, its lowest level since the pandemic-induced bear market in March 2020, indicating the market is deeply oversold. Having already fallen below $60,000, the likelihood of Bitcoin testing $50,000 is increasing. However, if it can sustain the key support level at $60,000 in the near term, a rebound toward the 20-day EMA around $70,600 could be possible in the coming weeks.
U.S. FBI Joins Forces with Multiple Countries to Dismantle Several “Pig Butchering” Cryptocurrency Fraud Networks, Arresting 276 Suspects
According to Fox News, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in collaboration with law enforcement agencies in Dubai, China, and Thailand, conducted a large-scale multinational joint operation that successfully dismantled at least nine overseas cryptocurrency scam centers and arrested 276 suspects, involving millions of dollars in illicit funds. In this operation, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California filed federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering against six suspects. Those charged include nationals from Myanmar and Indonesia, who operated scam organizations under names such as “Sanduo Group” and “Giant Company.” Dubai police arrested 275 suspects, while the Royal Thai Police apprehended one additional fugitive. These scam networks employed the “pig-butchering” scheme—building fake friendships or romantic relationships to gain victims’ trust, then luring them into transferring funds to fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platforms, after which the proceeds were laundered and transferred to criminal accounts. This operation aligns with the executive order signed by Trump on March 6, 2026, aimed at combating overseas criminal networks that exploit U.S. citizens. The FBI’s dedicated initiative, “Operation Level Up,” has notified approximately 9,000 victims and recovered roughly $562 million in losses for U.S. citizens. The FBI urges victims to report incidents through the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
FloaClaw Officially Launched, FLOA Ecosystem AI Capabilities Upgraded
The core AI suite of the FLOA ecosystem, FloaClaw, has been officially launched in full, simultaneously releasing a multi-scenario AI skills matrix. These features are only accessible to Agents of Level 3 and above.As the core AI tool of the FLOA ecosystem, FloaClaw's usage requires adherence to clear rules: Users need to recharge BNB to obtain compute power-tokens (tokens), with skill consumption increasing along with task complexity; subsequently, FloaClaw will continue to iterate and scale, unlocking more new AI skills and tool modules, while also advancing a creator dividend system. This will allow Agent creators to share in the compute power-token (token) revenue from user skill consumption, and support one-click exchange and withdrawal of BNB, thereby building a sustainable creator economy loop.FLOA is an intelligent Web3 Agent ecosystem platform on the BNB Chain, integrating core capabilities such as data analysis and on-chain automation. Featuring an open incentive mechanism, it serves both as a tool for user empowerment and an efficient growth engine for the Web3 ecosystem.
Analysis: Bitcoin Approaches Key $80,000 Level, Institutional Funds and Whale Buying Provide Support, but Breakthrough Still Awaits Confirmation
Bitcoin is once again approaching the $80,000 mark. Market analysis suggests that this level has become a key resistance point to test the strength of the current rebound. On the capital front, continued institutional inflows are providing support. Data shows that Bitcoin spot ETFs have recorded net inflows for six consecutive days, while Ethereum spot ETFs have also seen inflows for nine straight days, indicating a recovery in risk appetite. Meanwhile, whale addresses holding over 1,000 BTC have cumulatively added approximately 270,000 BTC over the past 30 days, marking the largest monthly increase since 2013, and exchange reserves have fallen to their lowest point in seven years.In terms of on-chain data, Glassnode points out that Bitcoin has reclaimed the "Realized Price" (approximately $78,100). However, the cost basis for short-term holders sits around $80,100, forming a direct pressure zone. Should the price reach this range, over 54% of short-term investors would be in profit, a scenario historically associated with the peak of a rebound phase. At the same time, the perpetual contract funding rate remains negative, indicating a significant short position. Given the ongoing improvement in spot demand, this could provide short-squeeze momentum for a subsequent upward move.In summary, while the capital structure and market resilience have improved, the $80,000 level remains a key watershed. The market has yet to confirm whether it can transition from a resistance level to a support level. (The Block)
Analyst: Bitcoin’s Key “Value Zone” Emerges—Current Volatility May Present a Cycle-Level Entry Opportunity
Crypto analyst Ali published a detailed analysis on X, arguing that rather than debating whether Bitcoin has hit its bottom, market participants should focus on whether the current volatility represents a “generation-defining entry opportunity.” Based on long-term trend lines, on-chain liquidity, and cost distribution metrics, Ali delineates the core “value range” for this cycle. On the support side, the UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD) shows a significant concentration of coins in the $63,111–$70,685 range, forming the current primary support zone; if price breaks below $63,111, the market may enter a liquidity vacuum. From a long-term perspective, Bitcoin is approaching the key upward trend line from the past decade (approximately $56,000–$60,000), a level historically associated with accumulation phases preceding major rallies.
Bitcoin Hovers Below Key Resistance Level as Analysts Diverge on Outlook
According to CoinDesk, Bitcoin is currently trading at approximately $71,200, while Ethereum trades at $2,185; the broader market remains range-bound. Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone warned that if Bitcoin fails to reclaim $75,000, it risks falling as low as $10,000; conversely, Fundstrat founder Tom Lee believes the market bottom has already been established. In derivatives markets, Bitcoin futures open interest rose to 726,000 BTC, with the 24-hour Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) remaining positive for two consecutive days and funding rates slightly above zero—indicating an overall bullish bias. In contrast, CVD and funding rates for ETH, XRP, and Solana are marginally negative. The volatility index continues to decline, with the market anticipating price swings of only about 2.5% around Friday’s inflation data release. Among altcoins, MANA and AERO each rose roughly 6%; however, MANA’s gain coincided with a 25% surge in open interest, suggesting leveraged trading drove much of the move. Market participants are closely watching whether Bitcoin can decisively break above and hold $75,000—if achieved, it could trigger capital rotation into oversold altcoin sectors.
Zcash Foundation Releases Zebra 4.5.1 Emergency Update: Fixes Critical Consensus-Level Security Vulnerability
Odaily news: The Zcash Foundation has announced the release of Zebra 4.5.1 version update to fix a consensus-critical security vulnerability and strongly recommends that all node operators upgrade immediately. The vulnerability, identified as GHSA-2prc-cj5x-4443, involves a sigops (signature operation count) counting error in P2SH transactions, which could lead to potential consensus fork risks. This fix corrects an incomplete patch in the previously released 4.5.0 version, which was just released yesterday.The Zcash development team stated that the issue stems from discrepancies in sigop counting logic between different implementations, which could cause nodes to produce different results when verifying transactions, thereby affecting consensus consistency on the chain. The fix resolves this by reverting and adjusting the Rust implementation logic to ensure alignment with the expected protocol behavior.The Zcash Foundation emphasized that there is currently no workaround for this issue, and upgrading to 4.5.1 is the only method to ensure nodes remain on the correct chain and avoid potential fork risks.
Zcash Foundation: Zebra 4.4.0 Released—Multiple Consensus-Level Security Vulnerabilities Fixed; Nodes Urged to Upgrade Immediately
The Zcash Foundation officially announced the release of Zebra 4.4.0, which addresses multiple critical consensus-level security vulnerabilities. All node operators are strongly advised to upgrade immediately. The vulnerabilities include a denial-of-service (DoS) flaw that could permanently halt the discovery of new blocks; a signature operation (sigop) counting error in block validation that may cause consensus divergence; abnormal handling of transparent transaction signature hashes; and a memory allocation amplification attack risk. The Zcash Foundation stated that some of these vulnerabilities could cause Zebra nodes to accept blocks rejected by zcashd, potentially triggering a chain fork. Without timely upgrades, nodes risk interruption of block discovery, consensus forks, and amplified resource consumption. No alternative mitigations are currently available.
Zcash Foundation Releases Zebra 4.5.1 Emergency Update: Fixes Critical Consensus-Level Security Vulnerability
Odaily news: The Zcash Foundation has announced the release of Zebra 4.5.1 version update to fix a consensus-critical security vulnerability and strongly recommends that all node operators upgrade immediately. The vulnerability, identified as GHSA-2prc-cj5x-4443, involves a sigops (signature operation count) counting error in P2SH transactions, which could lead to potential consensus fork risks. This fix corrects an incomplete patch in the previously released 4.5.0 version, which was just released yesterday.The Zcash development team stated that the issue stems from discrepancies in sigop counting logic between different implementations, which could cause nodes to produce different results when verifying transactions, thereby affecting consensus consistency on the chain. The fix resolves this by reverting and adjusting the Rust implementation logic to ensure alignment with the expected protocol behavior.The Zcash Foundation emphasized that there is currently no workaround for this issue, and upgrading to 4.5.1 is the only method to ensure nodes remain on the correct chain and avoid potential fork risks.
Bybit Launches USD1 Holding-to-Earn Campaign with Up to 20% APR and a $45,000,000 WLFI Reward Pool
Bybit has officially launched its new “Hold USD1 to Earn Tokens” campaign. Users only need to complete Level 1 KYC verification and hold at least 1 USD1 in their Bybit account to share daily WLFI rewards—no subscription or lock-up required; rewards are earned simply by holding. The campaign begins on May 19, 2026, at 10:00 UTC. During the campaign period, users can earn up to a 20% annualized return and compete for a total reward pool of up to 45,000,000 WLFI—climbing the USD1 Holding Leaderboard. USD1 is a regulated stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial, fully backed 1:1 by short-term U.S. Treasury securities and cash equivalents, and strictly pegged to the U.S. dollar. WLFI is the governance token of the World Liberty Financial ecosystem, enabling holders to participate in protocol governance and influence the ecosystem’s strategic direction. In this campaign, WLFI rewards will be distributed daily to USD1 holders on the Bybit platform. During the campaign, the system will take a snapshot of each user’s eligible USD1 balance once every hour—24 snapshots per day. WLFI rewards are expected to be credited to users’ main account funding wallets by approximately 06:00 UTC the following day.
Aave Updates Progress on rsETH Recovery Plan; Affected Network’s WETH LTV Restored to Pre-Incident Level
Stani Kulechov, founder of Aave, stated that the next phase of the rsETH technical recovery plan has been completed, and Aave has restored the WETH loan-to-value (LTV) ratio on affected networks to pre-incident levels. Users can now once again use WETH for borrowing, collateralization, debt swapping, and other operations on Aave. According to Aave’s announcement, this restoration applies to the following Aave V3 deployments: Ethereum Core, Ethereum Prime, Arbitrum, Base, Mantle, and Linea.
Glassnode: Long-Term Holders Not Experiencing Historical-Level BTC Stress, This Correction Far Below Deep Bear Market Levels
According to data released by Glassnode on platform X, the relative unrealized loss of Bitcoin long-term holders (LTH) briefly reached approximately 15% in early April. Compared to levels exceeding 75% during historical deep bear market cycles, the impact of this market correction on long-term holders is notably lighter.The analysis points out that while recent price pullbacks have caused some paper losses, the overall pressure remains far below historical cycle lows, indicating that the current decline has not yet posed a substantive test to the conviction of long-term holders. Structurally, this adjustment is more characteristic of mid-term volatility rather than a full-scale cyclical capitulation event.
Coinbase Integrates DFlow to Optimize Solana Transaction Routing, Failure Rate Reduced to 1/8 of Previous Level
Coinbase has disclosed the integration of the trading protocol DFlow as its primary transaction router for the Solana ecosystem, enabling users to execute native value exchanges for spot trading and prediction markets on Solana. Coinbase stated that after introducing DFlow, the transaction failure rate for its Solana products dropped from approximately 1/30 to roughly 1/250, an 8-fold reduction. Additionally, the solution has expanded liquidity coverage, making previously untradeable small and mid-cap tokens due to "no liquidity" now tradable, and has optimized user execution prices. (CoinDesk)
WEEX “Contract Mining” Season 5 Rewards Upgraded: Up to 45% Trading Fee Rebate
WEEX Exchange has announced the upgraded return of its “Futures Mining” campaign—Phase V—running from May 1, 00:00 to May 31, 23:59:59 (UTC+8), live throughout the entire month of May. While retaining the core gameplay—“Trade to Mine, Earn More Fee Refunds with More Trading”—Phase V introduces enhanced rewards: the maximum fee refund rate has increased from 40% to 45%. During the campaign, users receive real-time fee refunds in WXT for every futures trade executed. Users can upgrade their Miner Level—and thereby unlock higher fee refund rates—via any of the following methods: accumulating futures trading volume during the campaign period, sharing the campaign and joining official communities, inviting friends to participate, or earning mining rewards totaling 3,000 WXT. Additionally, users may use WXT rewards earned from “Futures Mining” to participate in WE-Launch for free airdrops of popular new tokens, or stake WXT in WEEX’s Staking program to earn up to 2.5% APY.
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Bitcoin's Relative Strength Index Drops to Lowest Level Since 2020 Bear Market, Increasing Likelihood of Testing $50,000
According to data disclosed by crypto analyst Scott Melker, Bitcoin short-term holders have recorded the largest loss-taking sell-off in history, while approximately 5.3 million BTC held by long-term holders are in a state of unrealized loss, with market sentiment turning extremely pessimistic.Additionally, Bitcoin's daily Relative Strength Index (RSI) has dropped to around 15.5, its lowest level since the pandemic-induced bear market in March 2020, indicating the market is deeply oversold. Having already fallen below $60,000, the likelihood of Bitcoin testing $50,000 is increasing. However, if it can sustain the key support level at $60,000 in the near term, a rebound toward the 20-day EMA around $70,600 could be possible in the coming weeks.
Zcash Foundation Releases Zebra 4.5.1 Emergency Update: Fixes Critical Consensus-Level Security Vulnerability
Odaily news: The Zcash Foundation has announced the release of Zebra 4.5.1 version update to fix a consensus-critical security vulnerability and strongly recommends that all node operators upgrade immediately. The vulnerability, identified as GHSA-2prc-cj5x-4443, involves a sigops (signature operation count) counting error in P2SH transactions, which could lead to potential consensus fork risks. This fix corrects an incomplete patch in the previously released 4.5.0 version, which was just released yesterday.The Zcash development team stated that the issue stems from discrepancies in sigop counting logic between different implementations, which could cause nodes to produce different results when verifying transactions, thereby affecting consensus consistency on the chain. The fix resolves this by reverting and adjusting the Rust implementation logic to ensure alignment with the expected protocol behavior.The Zcash Foundation emphasized that there is currently no workaround for this issue, and upgrading to 4.5.1 is the only method to ensure nodes remain on the correct chain and avoid potential fork risks.
Bitcoin’s $70,000 Key Level Sparks Market Divergence: Whether This Support Holds May Determine Price Direction
According to Cointelegraph, industry participants hold markedly divergent views on the current cryptocurrency market trend. Economist Timothy Peterson stated that Bitcoin may rise gradually over the summer, reaching a short-term peak by the end of July and exhibiting relatively muted performance.
Binance XRP Liquidity Drops to Lowest Level Since January 2020
according to CryptoQuant data, Binance XRP liquidity has fallen to its lowest level since January 2020.
CryptoQuant: Bitcoin Demand Drops to Year’s Lowest Bearish Level, Potentially Creating Opportunities for Long-Term Investors
According to on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant (@cryptoquant_com), spot Bitcoin demand has fallen to its most bearish level of the year, and the Bitcoin funding flow ratio has also declined to a historically significant zone that marks each major market turning point. Although short-term price action remains bearish, such conditions have historically presented favorable entry opportunities for long-term investors.
U.S. Federal Appeals Court Rejects Kalshi’s and Polymarket’s Motion to Stay State-Level Litigation
According to Bloomberg, the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that enforcement lawsuits filed by Nevada and Washington State against prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket may proceed in state courts, and denied the two companies’ request to pause the related cases during the appeal. The court stated that Kalshi and Polymarket failed to demonstrate that the state-court proceedings would cause irreparable harm, nor did they show a substantial likelihood of success on their claim that federal-question jurisdiction applies. This ruling concerns Nevada’s enforcement actions against both Kalshi and Polymarket, as well as Washington State’s case against Kalshi.