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Grayscale and VanEck each filed revised versions of their spot BNB ETF S-1 on 5/15: GBNB (originally filed on 2026/1/23) and VBNB (originally filed in May 2025), with the latest being the second and fifth amendments on 5/15, respectively. VBNB proposes a fee rate of 0.39%; GBNB has not disclosed it. The SEC has not published an approval timeline; BNB marketcap is about $87.4B, ranking fourth, and it has not yet been included on the list of U.S. spot altcoin ETFs.

Generative video platform Higgsfield announced a production collaboration with filmmaker Chuck Russell’s Neumorphic AI—on the Neumorphic AI side, the collaboration was announced at the 2026 Cannes Film Market—confirming that two original sci-fi films centered on generative AI, 《Hyperia》 and 《b》, will comprehensively use AI tools throughout the entire production process, covering world-building, biological design, visual effects, editing, and post-production. Confirmed story outlines for the two

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, posted on X on May 13 warning that inflation has two major causes, and reiterated his bullish stance on Bitcoin. He directly urged investors to prioritize investing in real assets such as Bitcoin, gold, silver, and Ethereum instead of holding fiat currency. Kiyosaki has long argued that debt expansion and loose monetary policies erode the value of traditional currencies over time. May 13 Post: Confirmation of the Twofold Inflation Warning Accordi

Charms Interactive announced the completion of a $1.5 million seed funding round, launching Charms.ai, centered on creator-owned rights and independent economic systems for roles. Role characters control revenue and allocate it to creators, the platform, referrers, and a role treasury. Technically, it uses inference memory to prevent chat resets. Pennsylvania has filed an illegal medical practice lawsuit against Character.ai, alleging that its characters impersonate medical professionals and list invalid license numbers. In the U.S., AI medical regulation shows interstate divergence: the FDA lacks guidance, and each state sets its own rules.

China's robotics sector continues to capture global attention with high-profile demonstrations, including Unitree's latest giant robot priced at US$650,000 and martial arts-performing robots showcased at the country's spring gala earlier this year. However, beneath the viral spectacle, China's

Aave founder Stani Kulechov confirmed on X on May 18 that the next step in the rsETH technical recovery plan has been completed, and the WETH loan-to-value (LTV) for all affected networks has been restored to the pre-incident levels. Users can now borrow again on the Aave platform using WETH as collateral, including via the collateral swap and debt swap functions. Restored Features and Affected Network List The specific functions restored: · WETH collateral borrowing feature (re-enabled) · Colla

Binance Research released a weekly chart analysis on May 18, and all four on-chain signals point in the same direction: Bitcoin supply is tightening, and selling pressure has been exhausted. About 60% of BTC has not moved for over a year; the short-term versus long-term holder value ratio is deep in the bottom range. Exchange balances have fallen to a 6-year low of 15.0%; about 500k BTC have permanently left. Meanwhile, the short-term holder MVRV ratio has risen back to 1.0. Signal 1: Long-term

According to Nikkei Asia, on May 17, SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities are jointly developing a crypto-asset investment trust fund on their own, planning to sell it directly to retail investors. In late April, Hiroyoshi Yamaji, CEO of Japan Exchange Group (JPX), confirmed that if the current Diet session completes the relevant legal reforms and tax policy changes, the Tokyo Stock Exchange could list a crypto ETF as early as 2027. SBI and Rakuten’s in-house development strategy SBI Securities

Indonesia-based investment platform Pluang has raised approximately US$10 million in Series C funding led by MUFG Innovation Partners, with existing investors Square Peg and Accel also participating in the round, according to the announcement. Co-founder and CEO Claudia Kolonas stated the fresh fund

Onchain Lens’ monitoring on May 18 showed that the well-known Taiwan cryptocurrency investor Huang Licheng (Machi Big Brother) was holding a 25x ETH long position on Hyperliquid, but after the market suddenly dropped, he was fully liquidated again. Immediately afterward, he opened a new 25x ETH long position. Huang Licheng’s cumulative losses on Hyperliquid have exceeded $32.4 million. Latest liquidation data confirmed by Onchain Lens According to Onchain Lens monitoring and confirmation on May

On May 17, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin commented on X about Ethereum’s state storage issue. He pointed out that even if users store the data themselves, the blockchain stores only hashes, and transactions contain only proofs, the data still needs to be stored and updated for verifying proofs—and ultimately this data is “almost as large as the state itself.” Vitalik previously said that ZK payments are the next key standard for the global digital economy. State Storage Problem: The Core T

A delivery-worker ruse escalated into a violent cryptocurrency robbery case involving firearms, restraints, and an alleged gunpoint transfer of approximately $6.5 million from a victim’s accounts. Key Takeaways: Authorities alleged attackers used delivery disguises to gain entry into

Bitcoin (BTC) gives back last week’s gains, with a temporary quote around $77,060 as of May 18. Strategy chairman Michael Saylor hinted at buying Bitcoin, encouraging retail investors to allow payment of half-month dividends in the STRC dividend voting. A suspect allegedly tied to being a co-founder of Forsage—has reportedly been extradited from Thailand back to his home country, and refused to plead not guilty in a $340 million Ponzi scam case, becoming the first of four co-defendants to go on

Crypto Briefing reported on May 18 that Iran has launched a digital maritime insurance platform “Hormuz Safe,” endorsed by Iran’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, to provide maritime insurance for vessels transiting the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Payments are settled in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, bypassing the SWIFT network and Western financial intermediaries. Iranian government estimates suggest the platform could generate up to $10 billion in revenue. Confirmed Technical Fea

On May 15, the NCUA published a proposed rule for operating and risk management standards for PPSI under the GENIUS Act. It applies to licensed payment stablecoin issuers and is layered with the licensing framework rule published on February 11; together, the two form the GENIUS framework. The public comment period ends July 17—submit via the Federal Register. GENIUS takes effect on July 18, 2025, and the second rule is published on May 15, 2026.

On May 18, Bitcoin slid back to around $77,000. After U.S. President Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on May 17, he issued a warning to Iran via Truth Social: “Time is running out. They’d better act quickly, or they’ll have nothing.” The same day, a generator outside the fence of the UAE Barakah nuclear power plant was hit by a drone. Saudi Arabia intercepted three drones entering from Iraq. Stalemate in U.S.-Iran Talks: The Gap Between Demands Confirmed by Both Sides The U.S.-I

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared why he sees XRP as unique, pointing to its speed, low cost, scalability, and long-running community support. He cited three-to-five-second settlement, fractions-of-a-penny transaction costs, and more than 4 billion completed transactions. Key Takeaways: Garl

Michelo Robotics, a South Korean AI-based physical robotics company, is preparing to expand into Japan and later the United States with AI systems designed for factory surface treatment tasks such as painting, sanding, and polishing, according to The Chosun Daily. The company's software learns the m

Robert Kiyosaki renewed his bitcoin bull case, tying BTC ownership to inflation protection, hard assets, and long-term wealth planning. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author cited oil prices, national debt, and currency weakness while urging investors to consider real assets. Key Takeaways: Kiyosaki

StreamElements, an Israeli creator tools startup that provides monetization and production platforms for livestream creators, announced it is in advanced talks with potential buyers as it attempts to avoid a possible collapse,