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AEON, focused on the economic settlement layer for AI agents, has announced the completion of an $8 million pre-seed funding round led by YZi Labs, with participation from IDG Capital, HashKey Capital, Stanford Blockchain Builders Fund, and Oak Grove Ventures. AEON stated that it will use these funds to advance the development of its settlement layer tailored for AI agent interactions. The company launched its first AI-powered payment product in May, claiming it connects to over 50 million offline merchants worldwide. Additionally, AEON has partnered with BNB Chain to launch the x402 Facilitator, enabling verifiable transactions, on-chain settlement, and tamper-proof receipts.
according to PeckShieldAlert monitoring, the Adshares bridge attacker has returned 256 ETH (worth $540,700) to the deployer, accounting for 86% of the stolen funds.The Adshares bridge was attacked on May 17, 2026, resulting in a loss of approximately $628,000.
according to an official announcement, Binance Futures will launch the CBRSUSDT perpetual contract on May 19, 2026, at 09:30 (UTC), with a maximum leverage of 10x. This contract tracks the price of CerebrasSystemsInc. Class A common stock (Nasdaq: CBRS). The settlement asset is USDT, with a minimum trading quantity of 0.01 CBRS and a minimum notional value of 5 USDT. The funding rate cap is +2.00%/-2.00%, and settlements occur every eight hours.
former OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner has updated the stock holdings of his "Situational Awareness Fund" as of the end of the first quarter of 2026.The disclosure shows that his major positions are concentrated in AI power, data centers, computing infrastructure, and Bitcoin mining companies. Among them, the Bloom Energy position amounts to $878.7 million, Sandisk to $724.4 million, and CoreWeave to $556.1 million.Additionally, he holds significant positions in mining companies and AI infrastructure firms such as Iren Limited, Core Scientific, Applied Digital, Riot Platforms, Cleanspark, Bitdeer, and Bitfarms and holds stocks semiconductor-related stocks including AMD, Intel, TSMC, ASML, and Micron.
According to the HTX announcement, HTX has enabled ATWO deposits as of May 18 at 18:00 (GMT+8). ATWO/USDT spot trading and grid trading will go live on May 18 at 20:00 (GMT+8). ATWO withdrawals will be available starting May 19 at 20:00 (GMT+8). Additionally, HTX Margin Trading will introduce ATWO/USDT (10x) isolated-margin leveraged trading on May 18 at 20:00 (GMT+8). Arena Two is a decentralized interactive platform enabling fans to play an active, tokenized role in real-time event outcomes. Unlike traditional models that reduce fans to passive spectators, Arena Two leverages blockchain technology to allow fans to directly vote in real time—thereby influencing on-field outcomes.
Bitget has announced the launch of Delta-Neutral Mode in its Unified Account. When an account meets predefined delta-neutral conditions, this feature applies a differentiated Auto-Deleveraging (ADL) ranking mechanism to eligible hedged positions, thereby reducing the likelihood of forced liquidation for properly hedged strategies during extreme market conditions. Delta-Neutral Mode enables users to combine spot, cross-margin leveraged trading, and cross-margin perpetual contracts within the Unified Account framework. The system simultaneously assesses directional exposure at both the account and asset levels. This feature supports funding rate arbitrage, basis trading, multi-market hedging strategies, and quantitative neutral strategies.
Odaily. Bernstein stated in its latest research report that the newly reached compromise on stablecoin yields under the U.S. CLARITY Act is structurally beneficial for Circle and the USDC ecosystem.The report notes that the current version of the bill prohibits stablecoin issuers from paying interest to passive holders that is "economically equivalent" to bank deposits, but allows reward mechanisms tied to actual transaction, payment, and usage activities to continue. Bernstein believes this means Circle's current model, which relies on partners like Coinbase to provide USDC reward programs, will gain regulatory recognition, while also limiting the industry's ability to compete for market share through high yields.Bernstein points out that the bill effectively reinforces the positioning of stablecoins as "payment tools" rather than "deposit substitutes," helping to protect Circle's current business model that relies on reserve income. The firm maintains an "Outperform" rating for Circle with a $190 target price.Data shows that the total global supply of dollar-pegged stablecoins has surpassed $300 billion, with USDT and USDC collectively accounting for approximately 97% of the market share. Bernstein notes that USDC's share in on-chain payments and wallet transfers is steadily increasing, and its share of payments in the AI Agent payment protocol x402 has exceeded 99%.Additionally, Bernstein mentioned that Circle's ARC chain has cumulatively completed 244 million testnet transactions. The ARC token pre-sale previously raised $222 million, with investors including a16z crypto, Apollo Funds, ARK Invest, and BlackRock.However, the report also points out that the CLARITY Act still needs to complete multiple legislative procedures before it takes effect, including a 60-vote threshold in the full Senate and coordination with the House version. Polymarket currently estimates its probability of passage by 2026 at approximately 62%. (The Block)
It is reported that Byreal has now launched the SpaceX Pre-IPO perpetual contract market, with the contract ticker SPCX and up to 5x leverage. This market is based on a fully diluted share count of 11.87 billion shares; at the current price of $210, SpaceX’s market capitalization stands at $2.49 trillion.
法国上市比特币财库公司 Capital B 宣布增持 192 枚 BTC，价值约 1300 万欧元（约 1520 万美元），买入均价约为 78948 美元。此次增持后，Capital B 的比特币总持仓量升至 3135 枚 BTC。此前，该公司曾宣布完成 1780 万美元融资，投资方包括 Blockstream CEO Adam Back 及巴黎资产管理公司 TOBAM。数据显示，Capital B 目前为欧洲第二大比特币财库公司，仅次于持有 3605 枚 BTC 的德国 Bitcoin Group SE。尽管公司持续推进比特币财库策略，其股价在公告发布后仍下跌约 2.4%。（Cointelegraph）
According to the official announcement, HTX (formerly Huobi) has launched perpetual contracts for HD/USDT, DIS/USDT, and CBRS/USDT on May 18, with a maximum leverage of 10x for each. Concurrently, HTX is hosting an HD, DIS, and CBRS perpetual contract trading party from 15:00 on May 18 to 15:00 on May 25 (UTC+8), with a total prize pool of up to $20,000. During the event, users who register and trade HD/USDT, DIS/USDT, or CBRS/USDT perpetual contracts—achieving a cumulative effective trading volume of ≥$5,000—will share the prize pool based on their trading volume ranking. Additionally, new users trading HD/USDT, DIS/USDT, or CBRS/USDT perpetual contracts will receive exclusive benefits.
According to the official announcement, Websea officially resumed withdrawals on May 18 at 16:00 (UTC+8), marking the platform’s entry into a substantive and comprehensive recovery phase. This withdrawal resumption is proceeding steadily with support from strategic investors. Earlier reports indicated that the platform has reached a strategic cooperation agreement with a Middle Eastern family fund to fully support its long-term operations and development.
Odaily Despite warnings and related bans issued by the Indian government, prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket still allow Indian users to register and trade.According to reports, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology stated in a letter last month that Indian users are still accessing "illegal and already blocked prediction markets and online entertainment platforms." The relevant announcement was subsequently published on the ministry's official website, specifically naming "Polymarket and other similar websites," stating that these platforms should have been blocked by Internet Service Providers (ISPs). (Bloomberg)
B.AI has officially integrated into the Solana ecosystem, comprehensively upgrading its cross-chain login and payment capabilities. Users can now log in with one click via MetaMask and Phantom wallets and top up or subscribe using SOL, USDT, USDC, or WBTC on the Solana network. B.AI now supports eight major public blockchains—TRON, BNB Chain, Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, and Solana—building a more open and decentralized multi-chain AI economy. New users enjoy an exclusive limited-time welcome offer: 500,000 points upon first login, a 1:1 bonus on top-ups, and up to an additional $100 worth of points per user. Going forward, B.AI will lower entry barriers and expand asset options to help you seamlessly enter the new era of intelligent economics.
Odaily released the latest analysis chart indicating that Ethereum's recent price movements are increasingly dominated by ETF fund flows. Over the past year, the 30-day moving average of daily net inflows for ETH ETFs has been highly synchronized with ETH's price performance, showing a marked increase in Ethereum's sensitivity to institutional fund flows.BIT points out that one of Ethereum's current core narratives is its net staking yield of approximately 2.5%. However, against the backdrop of accelerating inflation again and the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rising above 4.6%, Ethereum's staking yield advantage is weakening compared to risk-free assets like U.S. Treasuries.Furthermore, ETF outflows from Ethereum have resumed since May. BIT believes that if this trend continues, Ethereum is likely to maintain a consolidation and range-bound trajectory.
According to chart analysis released by independent analyst Markus Thielen on May 18, the 30-day moving average of daily net inflows into ETH ETFs over the past year has been highly synchronized with Ethereum’s price movement, making institutional fund flows a core driver of ETH’s price. However, as U.S. 10-year Treasury yields rise above 4.6% and inflation accelerates again, Ethereum’s ~2.5% net staking yield is losing appeal relative to risk-free assets. Since May, ETH ETFs have seen renewed net outflows; if this trend persists, Ethereum’s price is highly likely to remain in a range-bound consolidation pattern.
Odaily News, according to the official announcement, OKX will officially launch the GLW/USDT stock perpetual contract at 17:00 (UTC+8) on May 18, 2026, supporting trading on web, app, and API.The announcement shows that the relevant contract is settled in USDT, supports 7×24-hour trading, and the default funding fee settlement cycle is once every 8 hours.
According to an official announcement, South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit will list TRAC, supporting trading pairs in Korean Won, Bitcoin, and USDT.
Odaily reports: Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has agreed to provide a special briefing to relevant officials of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) regarding its Mythos AI model. The briefing will focus on security vulnerabilities identified by the model within the defense systems of the global financial network.According to two sources familiar with the matter, the communication was proposed by Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, requesting that Anthropic brief the FSB on its new preview version of the Claude·Mythos AI model. The FSB is currently compiling a report on compliance standards for the application of artificial intelligence in the financial industry, with a draft expected to be released next month for public consultation. Both the FSB and Anthropic have declined to comment on their recent communications. (Jiemian)
according to the official announcement, BitMart Futures will list the FLNCUSDT perpetual contract at 22:00 (UTC+8) on May 18, 2026, supporting up to 10x leverage.
Bitcoin has fallen below the $77,000 mark, hitting a low of approximately $76,720. Analysts attribute the market decline primarily to multiple macroeconomic pressures, including the renewed escalation of tensions between the US and Iran, rising inflation concerns, and increased risk aversion across risk assets. Former US President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran on social media, intensifying geopolitical uncertainty.Meanwhile, rising oil prices have further elevated inflation expectations, with Brent crude climbing to around $111 and WTI rising above $107. This has sparked concerns that the Federal Reserve may maintain higher interest rates for a longer period.The current selling pressure is also compounded by factors such as rising US Treasury yields, a strengthening US dollar, and ETF outflows. Data shows that Bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows of approximately $1 billion in the week ending May 17, ending six consecutive weeks of net inflows.In terms of market sentiment, the Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index has fallen back to 27, re-entering the "fear zone." Analysts believe that short-term trends will remain highly dependent on macroeconomic data and policy expectations. However, some institutions view the current correction as a "healthy digestion" period, suggesting the long-term structure remains unchanged. (The Block)