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: 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)
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong posted on X platform, stating that the financial system still requires updates in areas including real-world asset tokenization, 24/7 global trading, next-generation payments, AI-driven risk, credit, compliance, and advisory services, innovation-friendly regulation, expanded access, and capital formation. These include bringing assets such as real estate, stocks, bonds, and funds onto the blockchain to achieve instant settlement, fractional ownership, and mass distribution; enabling near-instant, low-cost global transfers through stablecoins; reducing intermediaries via open protocols, and expanding financial access for smartphone users through self-custody wallets. Until these capabilities are available to everyone, the work remains unfinished and requires significant technological innovation and policy efforts.
: The U.S. Federal Reserve Board has released an updated streamlined master account proposal, detailing plans to provide payment system access to fintech and crypto companies. The proposal updates an information solicitation document first released in December 2025, envisioning that relevant companies would not need to be chartered as Office of the Comptroller of the Currency banks to access the payment system. The same week, U.S. President Donald Trump signed two executive orders: one requiring federal regulatory agencies to review existing policies to better integrate digital assets into the payment system; the other requiring the U.S. Treasury Department and regulators to strengthen rules related to the Bank Secrecy Act. The executive orders also direct the Federal Reserve to review arrangements for non-depository institutions and their payment account access, and to have Federal Reserve member banks assess whether they can independently provide payment accounts to relevant entities. The U.S. Senate Banking Committee previously voted to advance the Clarity Act. The Senate then entered a Memorial Day recess without voting on a reconciliation bill that includes funding for the Department of Homeland Security. (CoinDesk)
multiple blockchain and post-quantum cryptography researchers have warned that artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating the development of quantum computing and could potentially impact the security systems of mainstream blockchains, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, earlier than anticipated.Alex Pruden, CEO of Project Eleven, a firm focused on quantum-resistant infrastructure, stated that the combination of AI and quantum computing is fundamentally reshaping the future security landscape. "People will no longer be able to rely on existing security assumptions as they have in the past," he said.Researchers point out that AI is already being used to optimize quantum error correction, which is one of the key technical bottlenecks in the development of quantum computing. Illia Polosukhin also noted that AI has been accelerating scientific breakthroughs for years, and in the future, there may even be a circular acceleration effect where "AI helps build the next generation of quantum computers."One of the industry's biggest current concerns is the "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" strategy, where governments or advanced attackers begin mass-collecting encrypted data now, waiting to decrypt it all at once once quantum computing matures. Polosukhin warned that if quantum computers become viable within a few years, "most of today's important data on the internet could be decrypted in the future."Given that most blockchain networks and internet infrastructure currently rely on elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), a sufficiently powerful quantum computer could theoretically derive a private key from a public key, directly breaking wallets and on-chain systems. Simultaneously, AI itself is strengthening hacking capabilities. Pruden stated that AI models are becoming increasingly adept at discovering software vulnerabilities and cryptography implementation flaws, and may even be able to crack some encryption algorithms directly in the future.However, AI is also being used by developers for code auditing, formal verification, and testing post-quantum security systems, creating a "long-term security arms race" with simultaneous upgrades on both the offensive and defensive sides. Researchers believe the most significant change brought by AI and quantum computing together is that the core assumption of "long-term cryptographic reliability" in the digital age is being challenged. Future security systems may shift from "static upgrades" to continuous dynamic evolution. (CoinDesk)
According to an official announcement, Binance Alpha will list Citrea (CTR) on May 26. Eligible users can claim the airdrop on the Alpha event page using Alpha Points after trading begins. More details will be announced soon.
CryptoQuant analyst Axel Adler stated that Bitcoin has lost its structural upward momentum amid a sharp deterioration in the macroeconomic environment. This is a significant signal, suggesting the market is currently more in a "Risk-off" phase. Until its on-chain "Impulse" indicator returns above the zero line, every BTC rebound still lacks confirmation.He pointed out that the recently published fourth part of his "Decision Architecture for Bitcoin" focuses on building a macro framework based on the US Dollar Index (DXY), the 10-year US Treasury yield, and the VIX volatility index. The core argument is that not all macro fluctuations will disrupt the on-chain structure, but when macro factors truly enter "dominant mode," the market may temporarily lose upward momentum even if on-chain data is positive.Additionally, CryptoQuant added a dashboard for US spot Bitcoin ETFs this week, covering data such as weekly net inflows, cumulative flow, 30-day ETF Flow Momentum, demand changes over the past four weeks, and capital distribution among various funds. Currently, the 30-day momentum of the ETF stands at just $362.8 million, whereas this indicator reached a high of $13.21 billion in December 2024 and hit a low of -$5.36 billion in November 2025.Adler emphasized that the Coinbase Premium Index remains a crucial indicator for observing US spot demand. When the index stays consistently above zero, it indicates that US buying is still supporting the market. If it turns negative, even if BTC rises, its upward trend may lack genuine US demand support.
Blockchain researcher and investor William Mougayar has come to the defense of the Ethereum Foundation, arguing that the public has long misunderstood its role and that it is "executing its mission precisely."Mougayar stated that ETH, the Ethereum network, and the Ethereum Foundation itself are three distinct entities: ETH is an asset, Ethereum is a shared computing infrastructure, and the Foundation is a non-profit organization responsible for driving protocol development, with one of its goals being to "gradually make the founder irrelevant."He pointed out that many critics want the Foundation to take on responsibilities like marketing ETH or attracting institutional capital, which would be akin to "expecting the IETF to run a Super Bowl ad for TCP/IP." He emphasized that the Ethereum Foundation is currently on a "subtraction path," strengthening the network by advancing protocol upgrades, funding fundamental research, and reducing its own centralized influence.Recently, the Ethereum Foundation has faced community criticism for selling ETH, unstaking, and a lack of public communication. Data shows that the Foundation has completed its third OTC sale this month to BitMine Immersion Technologies, cumulatively selling approximately 25,000 ETH worth about $47 million. Additionally, the Foundation has recently unstaked over 38,000 ETH in total, with a combined value nearing $90 million. (Cointelegraph)
According to Token Terminal data, Ethereum’s monthly transaction count has hit a new all-time high, exceeding 70 million transactions, while the median transaction fee stands at approximately $0.00554, marking a new all-time low.
Connors believes that persistent inflationary pressures, structurally high oil prices, and a “prolonged high-interest-rate” environment are weighing on the bond market, and Bitcoin is poised to outperform both equities and fixed-income assets. He points out that technological breakthroughs are the only way to address inflationary pressures, and AI and blockchain are increasingly becoming critical infrastructure for enterprises building decentralized systems and enabling automated transactions.
According to FinanceFeeds, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Nasdaq’s listing of cash-settled Bitcoin index options on the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, with the ticker symbol QBTC. This product is a European-style option linked to the Nasdaq Bitcoin Index, which tracks 1% of the CME CF Bitcoin Real-Time Index, with reference prices updated every 200 milliseconds.
Hyperliquid has recently significantly outperformed the broader market. Its token, HYPE, hit an all-time high following the launch of two related ETFs in the United States. Meanwhile, European traders are accelerating their migration to the platform due to restricted access to perpetual contracts on regulated exchanges. Market analyst Michael van de Poppe stated that with Hyperliquid's continued rally and renewed interest in AI-related crypto projects, signs of improving risk appetite are emerging in the altcoin market. Hyperliquid’s expansion into tokenized stocks, commodities, and pre-IPO assets is strengthening the on-chain asset tokenization trend. He suggested that if market sentiment continues to improve, HYPE’s price could target $100 or even higher.However, Michael van de Poppe also stressed that while Hyperliquid holds a short-term advantage, Solana offers greater long-term investment certainty, transitioning from a "speculative ecosystem" to institutional-grade infrastructure. In the AI track, he noted that NEAR Protocol and Bittensor remain significantly undervalued, citing a disconnect between their fundamental growth and valuations. He pointed out that NEAR’s revenue growth potential and Bittensor’s subnet expansion could support higher valuation ranges. Additionally, he indicated that the privacy sector retains long-term demand, but fully anonymous systems face regulatory pressure. The future is more likely to be dominated by zero-knowledge proofs and compliant privacy solutions.On the macro level, Michael van de Poppe highlighted that bond yields and central bank policies remain the core drivers of the crypto market, with changes in Japanese government bond yields potentially serving as a key barometer. (CoinDesk)
According to The Information, the U.S. crypto industry is building a tighter coordination network in Washington, D.C., focusing on advancing legislation for key issues—including stablecoin regulation, crypto market structure bills, and crypto ETFs—to accelerate regulatory legalization. The report notes that, against the backdrop of the Trump administration’s increasingly friendly stance toward crypto and growing congressional support, the industry is seeking to seize this window of opportunity to formally integrate crypto assets into the U.S. mainstream financial system. Entities such as Coinbase and a16z crypto are also continuously expanding their policy influence—through political donations, lobbying teams, and industry coalitions—to shift the regulatory framework from “crackdown” to “regulation and acceptance.”
the proposed U.S. crypto market structure bill, the "Clarity Act," could foster a new "Yield-as-a-Service" market in the crypto industry. It may also push the sector away from a passive "hold-to-earn" model toward an AI-driven compliant yield infrastructure.Currently, the core of the debate centers on Section 404 of the bill, which would prohibit Digital Asset Service Providers (DASPs) from directly offering yields solely based on users holding a specific digital asset. Joe Vollono believes this means the industry will shift from "Hold-to-Earn" to "Use-to-Earn," making the future market more reliant on active and compliant yield strategies.Joe Vollono, Chief Business Officer at STBL, stated that the bill could drive development in areas such as DeFi infrastructure, treasury management, collateral management, automated capital management, on-chain lending, and reward systems. AI is expected to become a crucial foundational layer for coordinating regulated capital flows.At this stage, the Clarity Act has passed the U.S. Senate Banking Committee. It is expected to move next to a full Senate vote, where it will be reconciled with the version from the Agriculture Committee. The market generally believes this bill could, for the first time, establish a complete regulatory framework for the U.S. digital asset market, clearly defining the regulatory boundaries between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for digital assets. This would pave the way for large institutional capital to enter the crypto market. (CoinDesk)
According to E-Company, Longbridge Securities has issued a further statement regarding recent regulatory developments concerning cross-border securities business in China. Longbridge Securities stated that the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong and mainland regulators—including the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC)—have recently released updated regulatory requirements for cross-border securities business, establishing industry-wide standardized rules for services offered to mainland investors. These new regulatory rules apply to all overseas financial institutions. Longbridge Securities actively responds to the regulatory guidance from both jurisdictions and will steadily advance its compliance efforts strictly in accordance with the relevant requirements. Longbridge Securities clarified that the scope of accounts subject to this regulatory cleanup is limited and clearly defined, targeting two specific categories: (1) investment accounts opened using suspicious or forged documents; and (2) dormant investment accounts with zero balances. Customer accounts that were properly and compliantly opened and hold genuine assets and positions are not included in this cleanup. Longbridge Securities firmly supports the regulators’ zero-tolerance stance toward fraudulent account openings and will handle such cases strictly in line with regulatory requirements.
Binance Wallet announced on platform X that Binance Alpha will launch Solstice (SLX) on May 25. Eligible users can go to the Alpha page to claim the airdrop using Alpha points after trading opens. More details will be announced soon.