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Aster has announced on the X platform the launch of a new Listing Vote mechanism, enabling a permissionless token listing process. According to the rules, any validator staking at least 20 million ASTER tokens on the Aster Chain can submit a proposal to list a new asset. The proposal then enters an on-chain vote, with the outcome determined by the staked ASTER weight.The first round of proposals was submitted by UTechStables, involving BTC/U and ETH/U perpetual contract trading pairs. This round of voting will continue until 06:00 UTC on May 22.
Vitalik published an article titled “A Shallow Dive into Formal Verification,” introducing recent progress in applying formal verification to Ethereum’s cutting-edge research and development. The article states that developers can write code in Lean, EVM bytecode, or assembly language and verify its correctness via mathematically rigorous proofs that can be automatically checked—thereby improving both code efficiency and security. He notes that formal verification is especially suitable for complex yet well-defined-security systems such as STARKs, Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT) consensus, ZK-EVMs, and post-quantum signatures, and mentions related projects including Arklib, VCV-io, and evm-asm. The article also emphasizes that formal verification is not a panacea: it remains subject to limitations such as incorrect specification definitions, unverified code paths, hardware-level constraints, and side-channel attacks.
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.
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.
: Kelp posted on X platform, stating that to ensure the security standards of rsETH and optimize network integration, it will discontinue rsETH cross-chain support for multiple networks after June 15. The affected networks include Optimism, Manta, Mode, Blast, Scroll, X Layer, zkSync, Zircuit, Swellchain, Hemi, Berachain, Sonic, HyperEVM, Unichain, TAC, Avalanche, Plasma Stable, MegaETH, Monad, and Movement.Kelp reminds users holding rsETH on the aforementioned chains to bridge it back to the Ethereum mainnet before June 15. After the deadline, asset recovery can still be requested, but a fee of 100 USDC will be charged per address. Specific procedures will be announced closer to the deadline.
: Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin responded to state storage issues on the X platform, stating that the core problem with current state proof solutions is the need to store and continuously update the data used to verify proofs, and this data will ultimately be almost as large as the entire on-chain state. Although some feasible solutions exist, they all involve numerous complex components and require varying degrees of trade-offs compared to the current Ethereum architecture.
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.
According to Russian financial media RBK, the Moscow Exchange is in discussions with multiple brokers regarding cryptocurrency trading solutions. It is currently testing a 7×24全天候 trading model and digital asset deposit/withdrawal functionality, and plans to launch dedicated cryptocurrency accounts. However, due to constraints imposed by the clearing system’s operating hours, round-the-clock trading is unlikely to be implemented in the short term. Meanwhile, Russia’s “Digital Currency and Digital Rights Bill” has passed its first reading. The bill stipulates that Russian citizens may only purchase cryptocurrencies through licensed intermediaries, and that listed cryptocurrencies must meet stringent criteria—including an average market capitalization exceeding 5 trillion rubles over the past two years, an average daily trading volume exceeding 1 trillion rubles, and a trading history of at least five years. In practice, only major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana meet these requirements.
on-chain detective ZachXBT stated that the hacker "Dritan Kapplani Jr" transferred approximately $2.59 million in assets today, including 1.99 million DAI and 259 ETH. The funds were moved from address 0x4487...bba6 to address 0x67ec...125d. The stolen funds currently remain dormant.ZachXBT stated that on May 12, they published an investigation detailing the connection between Dritan Kapplani Jr and Trenton (Trent) Johnson in a social engineering theft involving 185 Bitcoin (approximately $13 million).
According to Odaily, Kraken announced that its Kraken Pro platform has increased the maximum leverage for Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual swaps from 50x to 100x. This applies to two USD cash-settled perpetual contracts, PF_XBTUSD and PF_ETHUSD, which continue to support 24/7 trading.Per the announcement, the 100x leverage is now available to international users in eligible regions. No account migration or additional application is required; existing Kraken Pro contract users can access it directly. The leverage mechanism adopts a tiered model: for BTC contracts, up to 100x leverage is available on the first $1 million in notional position size, with automatic reduction to lower leverage tiers for amounts exceeding that threshold. For ETH contracts, the maximum 100x leverage applies to the first $500,000 in notional position size. The platform emphasized that the leverage adjustment is not a "one-size-fits-all" switch, but rather a dynamic tiered calculation based on increasing position size.
Odaily News: BTC IV at 38%, ETH IV at 53%. ETH Skew shows divergence, with the mid-to-long-term maintaining +2 to +4, indicating strong institutional bullish consensus. The short-term skew has sharply deteriorated to -8 to -12 due to CPI exceeding expectations and Powell's resignation, leading to a surge in short-term hedging demand. BTC/ETH GEX has shifted from a long Gamma, steady bull market strategy to short Gamma, widening short-term volatility and making it difficult for IV to drop significantly. The medium-term bullish structure remains intact, with the current situation appearing more like an event-driven release of short-term risk rather than a trend reversal. In block trades, 2,181.8 lots (worth $176 million) of BTC 5/15 expiry $82K Calls were traded; 11,026 lots (worth $24.97 million) of ETH June $2,100 Puts were traded.Gate has launched an exclusive incentive plan for options VIPs. During the event, users can participate to share a 100,000 USDT prize pool. The platform supports cross-exchange VIP rate matching. By submitting VIP proof or trading volume records from other exchanges, users can apply for lower rates. Rewards are distributed in tiers based on options trading volume; the more you trade, the higher the reward. Additionally, participating users enjoy exclusive service benefits, including VIP customer support, API technical integration, and daily options strategies and data services, providing professional traders with more competitive trading costs and liquidity support.
0x Co-CEO Will Warren announced today that he is stepping down from his role as Co-CEO, effective immediately. He will remain on the board as a major shareholder and continue to support Amir Bandeali and the team. Warren noted that 0x built the first decentralized exchange protocol on Ethereum in 2016; today, its products drive billions of dollars in monthly trading volume and power on-chain swap services for companies including Coinbase, Robinhood, Phantom, and Kraken. He also observed that the co-CEO structure has somewhat slowed decision-making efficiency in recent years. Moving forward, Amir Bandeali will lead an organizational restructuring—with Warren’s continued support—to better position the company in an increasingly competitive market environment.
According to The Block, JPMorgan stated that although the crypto market as a whole rebounded following the Iran conflict, ETH and other altcoins continue to underperform BTC—a trend that began in 2023 and is unlikely to reverse in the near term unless on-chain activity, DeFi, and real-world applications show clear improvement. JPMorgan noted that spot ETF fund flows and CME futures positioning both indicate institutions are rebuilding risk exposure to BTC more strongly than to ETH. The bank also pointed out that Ethereum’s upgrades over the past several years have not meaningfully boosted on-chain activity; instead, by lowering Layer 2 costs, they have weakened mainnet fee revenue and the burn mechanism.
According to an official announcement, KelpDAO has resumed rsETH withdrawal functionality, and cross-chain bridging and claiming have also been enabled simultaneously as part of the coordinated restart plan. KelpDAO stated that the exchange rate will be updated and Eigen rewards will be made available for claiming at approximately 22:30 Beijing Time today, May 15, to reflect the full staking rewards accrued by rsETH holders during the pause period. Thereafter, deposits will resume after a brief stabilization window. Over the next two weeks, Aave and Kelp will gradually transfer the remaining rsETH in batches to fully replenish the vault. KelpDAO confirmed that rsETH remains fully backed on Ethereum Mainnet and across all L2 networks.
Canaan Inc. has released its Bitcoin mining business update for April 2026. As of April 30, 2026, Canaan's balance sheet cryptocurrency holdings reached an all-time high of 1,826 Bitcoin and 3,952 Ethereum.During April, Canaan's proprietary mining operations produced 90 Bitcoin, with an additional 3 Bitcoin coming from customer payments, while its joint venture operations produced approximately 48 Bitcoin. As of the end of the month, the installed hashrate for non-joint venture operations reached 10.97 EH/s, a year-over-year increase of 34.6%, with an operational hashrate of 6.86 EH/s, up 10.6% year-over-year; the joint venture business had an installed hashrate of 4.82 EH/s and an operational hashrate of 4.35 EH/s. Additionally, on April 28, Canaan received a subsequent order from Tether to provide customized high-density mining hash board modules.
According to PRNewswire, Canaan Inc., a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company, released an update on its Bitcoin mining operations, disclosing that it mined 90 Bitcoins through its in-house mining operations in April, received an additional 3 Bitcoins from customers as payment, and generated approximately 48 Bitcoins through its joint-venture mining operations that month. As of the end of April, its cryptocurrency holdings reached a record high of 1,826 Bitcoins and 3,952 Ether.
Odaily Odaily News Gate Research recently released its "April 2026 Cryptocurrency Market Review" report, indicating that the overall cryptocurrency market saw a volatile upward trend in April, with total market capitalization significantly higher than in March. BTC and ETH ETF trading volumes maintained high volatility overall. The report shows continued divergence in activity across major public chain ecosystems. Solana's daily transaction volume remained in the range of approximately 90 million to 110 million transactions, maintaining its leading position.Regarding trending sectors, the report notes that Pokemon TCG RWA has become one of the fastest-growing on-chain RWA sub-sectors, entering a second explosive growth phase in April. Major trading platforms saw monthly trading volumes exceed $220 million, with weekly revenue briefly approaching $6 million, setting new historical records. Meanwhile, Aave experienced its most severe liquidity crisis ever in April, with TVL outflows reaching tens of billions of dollars within a few days and net outflows exceeding $9 billion for the entire month.In terms of fundraising and security incidents, the Web3 industry completed 51 financing rounds in April, totaling approximately $834 million, with capital further concentrating on leading financial and infrastructure tracks. Among these, Payward ranked first for the month with a $200 million financing round. On the security front, Web3 security incidents in April resulted in losses of approximately $306 million, a month-over-month increase of about 858%, primarily driven by a single cross-chain infrastructure attack on Kelp DAO worth approximately $293 million. The report suggests that against the backdrop of a recovering market, on-chain activity and capital liquidity are both increasing simultaneously. However, the security risks associated with cross-chain infrastructure and high-leverage protocols remain worthy of continued attention.
Bitget Wallet has announced the launch of its API management platform, now available free of charge to developers and institutional clients worldwide. The platform provides a full-stack API service encompassing same-chain swaps, cross-chain transactions, and real-time market data.Developers and institutional clients can now register for an account and apply for an API Key directly through the platform, gaining free access to Bitget Wallet's on-chain trading infrastructure without the need to build complex backend systems from scratch. Additionally, building upon its previous support for 7 public chains including Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Base, and Morph, this launch adds support for HyperEVM and Hypercore. It also introduces cross-chain APIs, chain query and broadcast interfaces, and the NoGas feature, reducing transaction friction for end users. The market data API currently covers 33 public chains and over 200 mainstream tokenized stocks, and incorporates an AI risk detection module capable of identifying anomalous tokens, unusual transaction behaviors, and unstable trading routes.Built on Bitget Wallet's proprietary DEX aggregation engine, the API processes an average daily aggregated trading volume of over $20 million and carries approximately 80% of the wallet's core transaction volume. Currently, the API is deeply integrated with leading aggregators and solvers including 0x Protocol, LI.FI, CoW Swap, deBridge, Velora, and XO Swap. The launch of this management platform will further lower the barrier for developer integration, enabling more products to build everyday financial services on top of Bitget Wallet's on-chain trading infrastructure.