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According to Lookonchain monitoring, the crypto KOL @nobrainflip (6TkT...HmUi) with 562,800 followers bought 11.636 million VIRL, worth $37,870.

F2Pool co-founder Wang Chun talks about why he chose Mars instead of the Moon as the target for SpaceX's first interstellar manned mission. He believes that even without private investment, humanity will still reach the Moon, and likely very soon. As space competition intensifies, governments around the world will establish lunar bases. I am happy to watch all of this happen.On the other hand, I am still uncertain about the progress of Mars exploration within our lifetime, and I feel that something should be done about it. I hope that by purchasing a ticket for a mission to fly by Mars, SpaceX will have another reason not to forget about Mars. Because we really should not delay Mars exploration for the next generation.Yesterday, SpaceX announced that Wang Chun will participate in SpaceX's first interstellar manned mission as the mission commander, executing a flight lasting about two years: first exploring the outer space of the Earth-Moon system, then flying by Mars and returning to Earth. Before this interstellar mission, Wang Chun will participate in a commercial crewed lunar flyby with Dennis and Akiko Tito, with the planned flight being within 200 kilometers of the lunar surface. This is the first commercial crewed interstellar mission of Starship, and Wang Chun previously commanded the Fram2 polar orbit mission in 2025, gaining experience for this flight.

On the occasion of Bitcoin Pizza Day in 2026, Bitget launched a global branding campaign titled "Flip the Slice," centered around a music short film called "The Infinite Flip." The short film humorously transforms the voices of skeptics into a part of community culture expression, continuing the spirit and narrative tension of Bitcoin Pizza Day.The film portrays the development of the crypto industry through various cartoon characters. Each time the outside world shouts "crypto is dead," the characters reappear with a "resurrection dance," symbolizing the crypto industry's rebirth from doubt and lows. Through this dark humor and the repeatedly "flipping" narrative style, the short film aims to convey the spirit of "crypto is not dead, it flips and is reborn" to the crypto community.Bitget's Chief Marketing Officer Ignacio Aguirre Franco stated that Bitcoin has been declared "dead" hundreds of times, but in this short film, the critics' arguments become plot points rather than conclusions. By flipping these narratives with humor and fun, each "death" serves as a prologue to the resurgence of the crypto world.As part of the overall Pizza Festival activities, Bitget's "Pizza Box Resume Project" will print selected Web3 youth resumes on pizza boxes and deliver them to industry partners in various regions, transforming classic crypto culture memes into career pathways for young people. This initiative also continues the core direction of Blockchain4Youth, which is to help young people establish a connection path from knowledge acquisition and skill demonstration to integration into the industry ecosystem.

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed a lawsuit against CoinFlip operator GPD Holdings, accusing the cryptocurrency ATM network of facilitating fraudulent transactions while charging high fees, in violation of state consumer protection laws. Over the past two years, Missouri has reported approximately 350 cases related to cryptocurrency ATMs, with losses potentially reaching millions of dollars.The lawsuit seeks compensation for consumers, imposes a civil penalty of up to $1.826 million, and issues an injunction prohibiting the company from operating in the state.

According to Cointelegraph, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency ATM operator CoinFlip, accusing it of "deliberately facilitating fraudulent transactions and profiting from them."The lawsuit claims that these fraudulent activities target "seniors and veterans" in the state, requesting the court to declare that CoinFlip violated the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act, prohibiting it from operating in Missouri, and imposing a $1,000 fine for each violation over the past five years, up to a maximum of $1.826 million, while also seeking restitution for consumers. CoinFlip operates 136 crypto machines in Missouri and 4,229 nationwide. Previously, Bitcoin Depot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to facing lawsuits and regulatory pressure.

According to Jinshi reports, the Federal Reserve meeting minutes show that participants generally believe the Middle East conflict could have a significant impact on risk balance and the appropriate policy path.

According to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that if the Iran conflict continues, it will further increase the risks of inflation and unemployment.

According to Decrypt, the cryptocurrency technology company Quantography Labs has announced the launch of the early access version of the cryptocurrency wallet Lock.com. This product uses "Isolated Signing" and an Air-Gapped architecture, enabling offline private key management without the need for dedicated hardware wallet devices.The official statement indicates that Lock.com separates the signing environment from the network broadcasting environment: private keys are always stored in a completely offline device, while transactions are created and broadcast on a connected device, thus avoiding private key exposure to the internet. The platform emphasizes that users can directly use existing devices without relying on third-party hardware manufacturers or supply chains. Additionally, Lock.com integrates post-quantum cryptography architecture, including ML-DSA digital signatures and ML-KEM key encapsulation mechanisms, to enhance security in future quantum computing environments.Quantography Labs stated that the current early access phase is mainly used to collect user feedback and prepare for a subsequent full launch.

James Comer, the chairman of the U.S. House Oversight Committee and a Republican lawmaker, has written to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, requesting information regarding potential conflicts of interest related to personal investments and OpenAI. The investigation focuses on Altman's extensive personal investment network. Since Altman does not hold equity in OpenAI, his estimated net worth of approximately $3.5 billion primarily comes from his personal investment portfolio, which includes companies like Helion, Stripe, and Reddit.According to a previous report by The Wall Street Journal, Altman had pushed for OpenAI to invest $500 million in the fusion company Helion, while Altman himself has invested at least $375 million in the company. Comer stated that this has raised concerns about whether Altman is using OpenAI to enhance the valuation of his personally held companies. Additionally, attorneys general from states such as Florida, Montana, Nebraska, Iowa, West Virginia, and Louisiana have also written to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, requesting an investigation into whether Altman has engaged in "self-dealing" and serious conflicts of interest.Meanwhile, Altman is set to testify in court on Tuesday and Wednesday in the case where Musk is suing OpenAI. Musk accuses Altman and OpenAI co-founders of violating the original "non-profit" commitment by shifting OpenAI to a profit-making operation. Although the conflict of interest investigation and Musk's lawsuit are independent events, Altman's personal investment issues have been raised multiple times during the trial. OpenAI board chairman Bret Taylor defended Altman in court, stating that he has been "open and transparent" regarding personal investment matters.

Web3 security company CertiK has released the "Skynet North Korea Cyber Threat Report." The data shows that since 2016, North Korean hacker groups have plundered approximately $6.75 billion in digital assets. In 2025 alone, the losses from thefts they orchestrated reached as high as $2.06 billion, accounting for nearly 60% of the total losses in the global cryptocurrency industry for the entire year (including the $1.5 billion Bybit theft case). As of early 2026, this threat trend continues, with losses accounting for about 55%.The report emphasizes that the attack patterns of North Korean hackers have undergone a fundamental shift, evolving from simple code vulnerability exploitation to a national-level attack system that combines social engineering, deep supply chain attacks, and "physical infiltration." In the recent Drift protocol incident, attackers even spent six months lurking at offline industry conferences, establishing trust through real funds and interpersonal interactions before executing their attack.CertiK security experts warn that in the face of such systemic attacks, simple technical defenses have become weak. Cryptocurrency institutions urgently need to fully implement a "zero trust" hiring model, strengthen third-party supply chains, establish fund circuit breaker mechanisms, and collaborate with professional security organizations to build a comprehensive lifecycle defense system covering code audits, round-the-clock risk monitoring, and on-chain anti-money laundering/KYT (Know Your Transaction) fund tracking.

According to Crypto in America, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee has scheduled a formal markup of the cryptocurrency market structure bill, the Clarity Act, for Thursday. The final text of the relevant provisions is expected to be published before the meeting, and lawmakers must submit amendments by the deadline.Previously, the initial review was temporarily halted due to opposition from industry insiders, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, regarding the stablecoin yield provisions. Currently, cryptocurrency institutions like Coinbase generally accept the new text, but some banks serving retail customers are still sending letters to the Senate through industry associations, requesting further tightening of the "interest on deposits" space for stablecoins to prevent depositor migration.Meanwhile, some Democratic lawmakers may vote against the bill in its entirety during the committee stage due to dissatisfaction with potential conflicts of interest clauses related to Trump and his family involving crypto. This could lead to the bill passing through the committee along party lines, but facing uncertainty in garnering bipartisan support in the full chamber later.

Global leading cryptocurrency asset trading platform Gate announced that it will hold the "Gate x Inter XIII: Champion's Circle" offline event in Milan on May 21.This event coincides with Inter Milan Football Club securing the championship three rounds early in the 2025-26 Serie A season, successfully winning the club's 21st league trophy, while Gate also celebrates its thirteenth anniversary. As the official sleeve sponsor of Inter Milan, Gate witnesses the championship moment alongside the team, with its brand influence continuously rising in both the sports and Web3 industries.During this event, Gate will invite participants to the Inter Milan headquarters to closely view the trophy that symbolizes championship glory and experience the history and culture of a top-tier club. Legendary Inter Milan players will appear to share behind-the-scenes stories from the pitch and locker room, and there will be opportunities for photos and autograph interactions.At the same time, Gate's CMO will engage in a community development dialogue with Inter Milan executives, discussing topics such as global user growth, brand culture, and community operations. The event will also include a tasting session for the limited edition Gate x Inter Milan co-branded pizza. After the event, Gate will publicly release the co-branded pizza recipe to further extend community interaction and festive atmosphere.In addition, Gate's compliance progress in Europe is continuously advancing, with its Malta company Gate Technology Ltd having obtained European MiCA and PI licenses under the supervision of the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), further strengthening its global compliance layout. Leveraging top-tier sports IP and the popularity of international events, Gate will continue to expand the boundaries of connection with mainstream culture.

According to The Block, JPMorgan analysts have stated that Bitcoin is gradually surpassing gold as a currency devaluation hedge tool following the Iran conflict.Analysts led by Managing Director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou noted that Bitcoin ETFs recorded inflows for the third consecutive month in May, while gold ETFs are still struggling to recover the funds that flowed out during the outbreak of the Iran conflict in March. This indicates that since the conflict began, retail investors are choosing Bitcoin over gold for devaluation hedge trades.The analysts stated that Bitcoin purchases are not limited to retail investors through ETFs. JPMorgan's position proxy indicators based on CME Bitcoin futures and offshore perpetual futures have also reached new highs, indicating that institutional investors are similarly increasing their exposure. The momentum signals for Bitcoin and gold have also rebounded since the conflict began. Investors are also indirectly buying Bitcoin through Strategy, with the company's purchase volume potentially reaching around $30 billion this year if the current pace is maintained.

According to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve official Daly stated that the current monetary policy is "slightly tight." He pointed out that if the conflict between the United States and Iran is resolved, it will create downward pressure on inflation.

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 Jinshi reports, U.S. President Trump stated that despite small-scale conflicts, the stock market reached a historic high today.

According to market news, Binance has announced the launch of a user-controlled "Withdraw Protection" feature, aimed at preventing offline coercion attacks (commonly known as "wrench attacks") against cryptocurrency holders. This feature allows users to actively lock their account withdrawal permissions for 1 to 7 days and provides a stricter "lock mode," which cannot be lifted early during the set period.Binance stated that this locking mechanism cannot be overridden by platform customer service but is controlled by internal policy, not an on-chain cryptographic lock. Binance's Chief Security Officer, Jimmy Su, indicated that this move stems from the risk trends observed on the platform, including cases where some users in high-risk areas have been forced to transfer funds. By setting a withdrawal delay, it can buy users time to respond and recover in extreme situations.Data shows that incidents of offline coercion against cryptocurrency users are significantly rising in 2025, with related attacks often bypassing traditional account security mechanisms, as the actions are completed by the users themselves under pressure. Industry insiders believe that the time-lock mechanism can change this risk model to some extent. Binance emphasizes that this feature does not affect law enforcement agencies' ability to act in accordance with the law, while also advising users to strengthen API key management and privacy protection to reduce the risk of being targeted.

The leader of the Reform Party, Farage, has been accused by the opposition of having a conflict of interest. In 2024, he received a personal donation of £5 million from cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne, after which the Reform Party proposed a regulatory draft for the cryptocurrency industry, aiming to reduce the stamp duty on cryptocurrency transactions from 24% to 10%, and proposed the establishment of a national Bitcoin reserve and a reduction in capital gains tax on crypto assets.Farage has admitted to receiving the aforementioned donation, and the Reform Party stated that policy-making is unrelated to donors. Additionally, Harborne donated £12 million to the party last year, and cryptocurrency businessman Ben Delo also donated £4 million this year. Farage is currently facing allegations of violating House of Commons rules, which could result in the suspension of his parliamentary status and trigger a by-election in severe cases.

The leader of the Reform Party, Farage, has been accused by the opposition of having a conflict of interest. In 2024, he received a personal donation of £5 million from cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne, after which the Reform Party proposed a regulatory draft for the cryptocurrency industry in 2025, aiming to reduce the stamp duty on cryptocurrency transactions from 24% to 10%, and proposed the establishment of a national Bitcoin reserve and a reduction in capital gains tax on crypto assets.Farage has admitted to receiving the aforementioned donation, and the Reform Party stated that policy-making is unrelated to donors. Additionally, Harborne donated £12 million to the party last year, and cryptocurrency businessman Ben Delo also donated £4 million this year. Farage is currently facing allegations of violating House of Commons rules, which could result in his suspension from parliamentary duties and trigger a by-election in severe cases.

North Korean hackers had months of offline contact and infiltration with employees of Drift Protocol before launching one of the largest social engineering attacks in the history of the cryptocurrency industry, resulting in a loss of approximately $285 million.Data from blockchain security company TRM Labs shows that North Korean hackers have accounted for 76% of all cryptocurrency hacking losses in 2026 to date.