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The stablecoin payment infrastructure platform WasabiCard recently announced its official membership in the Circle Alliance Program, becoming a member of its global stablecoin ecosystem cooperation network.It is reported that WasabiCard mainly targets global business scenarios, building integrated products around global card issuance, payment, and fund distribution to help enterprises manage global funds. Currently, its products have been applied in business scenarios such as AI, SaaS, advertising spending, cross-border e-commerce, and global settlement.The official stated that in the future, WasabiCard will deepen collaboration with Circle and global ecosystem partners, aiming to promote the large-scale implementation of compliant stablecoins like USDC in real business scenarios.

According to the data panel on the ChainCatcher official website, in terms of BTC wallet balances over the past 7 days, among the top 10 exchanges by balance, only OKX and Bybit saw growth, with OKX experiencing the largest increase at 1.26%; the other exchanges either declined or remained flat, with Bithumb showing the largest decrease at 0.99%.In terms of exchange asset transparency proof, over the past 7 days, the top three net inflows were Binance (+$583 million), HTX (+$547 million), and MEXC (+$221 million); the top three net outflows were Bitfinex (-$311 million), Bybit (-$223 million), and Gate (-$92.6587 million).

According to Jinshi News, Amin Nasser, President and CEO of Saudi Aramco, stated on the 10th that global oil supply has decreased by about 1 billion barrels over the past two months.During a media interview that day, Nasser mentioned that even if energy flows return to normal, the entire system will take some time to return to normalcy. Saudi Aramco indicated that the East-West pipeline is an important supply artery that helps alleviate global energy shocks and provides certain assurances to customers affected by shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.

According to on-chain data monitored by Catcher Predict, significant capital movements are predicted in the market Polymarket. A large whale invested $212,520 in a single bet on the event "Nottingham Forest Football Club vs Newcastle United Football Club," specifically targeting "Newcastle United Football Club." Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding winning probability for this bet is 46%.

According to on-chain data monitored by Catcher Predict, significant capital movements are predicted in the market Polymarket. A large whale fund made a single purchase of $79,644.8 on "Arsenal Football Club" for the event "West Ham United Football Club vs Arsenal Football Club." Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding winning probability for this target is 64%.

According to 8 Market data, the market value of Bitcoin is currently reported at $1.617 trillion, surpassing Tesla (market value $1.608 trillion), and its global asset market value ranking has risen to 12th place.

According to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve's Goolsbee stated that the Federal Reserve's balance sheet can be reduced, but it is not yet clear whether it must be reduced.

Former Hong Kong Stock Exchange President Li Xiaojia stated at the second Caixin London Atlantic Dialogue that China can export productivity and financial services to regions such as the Global South to expand the influence of the renminbi. Chinese financial institutions can issue credit loans in these countries through financial technologies such as blockchain.

According to CoinDesk, Binance founder Zhao Changpeng stated at the Consensus conference that he hopes to restart Binance.US to allow American users to regain access to global crypto liquidity. He pointed out that cryptocurrency is one of the few markets in the U.S. where optimal prices are not available, and Binance has the best liquidity in that market.Zhao Changpeng mentioned that U.S. crypto policy has changed over the past year and a half, and the country is now in a leading position globally, with many developers and crypto companies that had previously left returning. Zhao Changpeng also stated that BNB Chain has insufficient exposure in the U.S., while other Layer 1 blockchains have done more market promotion and community building in the U.S., and the limited access for institutions to BNB actually provides opportunities for investors.He believes that AI agents need to transact through crypto payment rails, and that blockchain is more suitable for automating cross-border payments than credit cards or banking systems, with BNB Chain positioned as the payment infrastructure for AI agents.

Bitget officially announces the launch of the global community event "Fan Story Collection." From now until May 20, users can post images or videos on platforms such as X, Telegram, Reddit, LinkedIn, or Discord to share their real experiences using Bitget and their panoramic trading feelings with UEX. The content must include the hashtag #BitgetFanStory and be submitted through the official form to participate in the event. Participants can use AI tools to assist in image generation or video editing, and submissions should be based on real experiences.This event aims to showcase the growth journey of users on the Bitget platform, covering diverse groups such as early participants, long-term traders, and community contributors. The prize pool uses a dynamic growth mechanism, expanding the prize pool every time 500 new participants join, with a maximum limit of 100,000 USDT. All winners will also receive exclusive merchandise from the Bitget Fan Club.

Nasdaq-listed company Treasure Global announced that it will gradually deploy a $100 million capital to establish a treasury reserve centered around ETH, and will subsequently expand the treasury to include more other digital assets. The company stated that its digital asset treasury framework will serve as a long-term capital allocation tool, providing strategic exposure to the development of digital financial infrastructure without changing its core business.

According to the data panel on the ChainCatcher official website, regarding BTC wallet balances over the past 7 days, Bybit had the largest decrease among the top 10 exchanges, at 1.85%, followed by Bitfinex with a decrease of 0.51%; Bithumb had the largest increase, reaching 1.39%.In terms of reserve assets, over the past 7 days, the top three net outflows were HTX (-$656 million), Bybit (-$221 million), and OKX (-$205 million); in terms of net inflows, Binance had the highest inflow, reaching $722 million; followed by Bitget with a net inflow of over $238 million; Bitfinex had a net inflow of $110 million.

According to market news, Strategy ($MSTR) CEO Phong Le recently stated that Bitcoin will become a global digital reserve asset within the next 10 years, with importance comparable to the US dollar. He predicts that governments around the world will hold Bitcoin by then, and Strategy will become the largest holder of Bitcoin globally.

According to Jinshi reports, Fitch stated that the risks of reducing the Federal Reserve's balance sheet are significant and it is unlikely to be achieved quickly in the short term.

The globally leading cryptocurrency trading platform Gate announced that it will hold an offline event in Milan on May 21. This timing coincides with Inter Milan Football Club securing the championship three rounds early in the Serie A league for the 2025-26 season, successfully winning the 21st league trophy in the club's history.At the same time, Gate is also celebrating its thirteenth anniversary. As the official sleeve sponsor of Inter Milan, Gate has gained significant global exposure alongside the team's championship journey, with brand awareness continuously amplified by the excitement of the events, attracting widespread attention in both the sports and Web3 industries.As a traditional powerhouse in Italian football, Inter Milan's return to the top further solidifies its competitive position on the elite stage. Gate, the official sleeve sponsor of Inter Milan, will invite clients, KOLs, and institutions to participate in this event, engaging in multidimensional communication and interaction around the event's milestones and brand culture.Leveraging the traffic and emotional resonance brought by sports events, Gate accelerates the expansion of its connection with mainstream culture, injecting new momentum into its brand internationalization process.

According to CoinDesk, Johan Kerbrat, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Crypto at Robinhood, stated at the Consensus Miami conference that overseas investors' demand for U.S. stocks (especially those related to AI) is growing, but access channels remain limited in many regions.Kerbrat pointed out that features such as tokenization, 24/7 trading, and instant settlement will enable investors to build global portfolios rather than being limited to a single-country strategy. Robinhood has launched tokenized stock products in Europe and plans to expand access to asset classes traditionally limited to accredited investors, such as private equity. Kerbrat emphasized that the goal is to provide investors with the option to participate in investments before new assets go public.

According to CoinDesk, Joseph Lubin, founder and CEO of Consensys and co-founder of Ethereum, stated at Consensus Miami 2026 that almost all economies worldwide will be tokenized, and this trend is no longer experimental but inevitable.Lubin pointed out that Ethereum's early design allows anyone to issue assets without creating a new blockchain, which positions it favorably in the process of traditional financial institutions bringing real-world assets like stablecoins and government bonds on-chain. Ethereum has matured enough through Layer 2 scaling, synchronous composability, and the role of ETH as a "trust commodity" to attract traditional financial institutions and regulators. Lubin also noted that transactions across multiple networks will consume ETH, and as more economic activities go on-chain, ETH may possess monetary properties.

According to official news, Circle announced that it has submitted a comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regarding the implementation rules of the GENIUS Act, outlining 6 core points:The U.S. standard should become the global benchmark: Strengthen international trust and institutional export capability of the U.S. dollar stablecoin;Stablecoins should serve as a unified payment tool: Avoid market fragmentation that affects liquidity and settlement efficiency;Consumer protection is paramount: Ensure that holders can redeem assets at face value at any time;Fair competition regulatory framework: Banks and non-bank issuers should be under the same regulatory boundary;Strengthen systemic risk management: Cover liquidity, credit, operational, and compliance risks;Distinguish between stablecoins and tokenized deposits: The functions of the two are different and should be regulated separately.

According to PR Newswire, Global Millennial Capital (GMCL) announced that its first "IPO Opportunities Fund" has completed a final fundraising of $100 million, with investors including family offices from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar, as well as international wealth management institutions. The fund will provide investment opportunities in technology companies approaching liquidity events through private placements for professional and institutional investors.The fund primarily targets mid-sized technology companies with market capitalizations between $5 billion and $20 billion, focusing on areas such as artificial intelligence and DeFi technology, and emphasizing companies with scalable business models, stable revenue structures, and mature governance systems.GMCL stated that these mid-sized technology companies are in the early stages of value release but are often overlooked by large funds and early investors. The fund's strategy will focus on participating in critical stages before a company's IPO or strategic exit while strengthening risk management and investment discipline.