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According to CoinDesk, the Layer 2 blockchain Robinhood Chain, designed for tokenizing real-world financial assets, is evaluating a transaction sorting system that allows users to pay fees for prioritizing specific transactions. This technology is developed by Arbitrum, the infrastructure provider for Robinhood Chain. Insiders say that Arbitrum's previously launched paid transaction sorting technology, Time Boost, could provide users with a 200-millisecond prioritization advantage, but it was replaced on September 24 by the new Priority Gas Auctions model, which allows traders to pay higher fees to prioritize individual transactions. This new version is what Robinhood Chain is currently evaluating.Currently, Robinhood Chain employs a first-come, first-served transaction sorting strategy and has not yet utilized Arbitrum's original Time Boost application. Since launching its Ethereum-compatible network in July, Robinhood Chain has rapidly gained popularity and has entered the top ten blockchains ranked by total locked value. Robinhood's traditional brokerage business has long profited through "payment for order flow," where market makers pay brokers for the routing rights of customer orders.The mechanism of on-chain paid transaction prioritization operates differently; it provides advantages to traders by accelerating transaction processing speeds, helping professional institutions compete for fleeting trading opportunities.

HashKey, a digital asset financial services group, is evaluating more acquisition targets, strategic investment opportunities, and potential collaborations in Asia and the Middle East.Eric Zhu, Chief Financial Officer of HashKey, stated in an interview with Mergermarket that capital deployment over the next 12 to 24 months will focus on transactions and liquidity, custody, clearing and settlement, payments, and tokenization, with priority markets including Singapore and Southeast Asia, Japan, and the Middle East. HashKey is evolving from a single trading platform into a comprehensive provider of digital asset and financial services infrastructure.

OpenAI announced that it will allow external organizations to evaluate its AI models in the early stages.

Binance founder CZ commented on the smooth shutdown of the cryptocurrency CEX CoinEx, stating that at least during this winter's recent gradual closures of CEXs, users were able to withdraw their assets, which stands in stark contrast to the QuadrigaCX style from the previous cycle.CoinEx announced its shutdown after nine years of operation, with the withdrawal window open until December 22.

According to Gate market data, Zhongwei Company's stock price has risen over 10%. Media reports indicate that South Korea's Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are evaluating chip manufacturing equipment from China's Zhongwei Semiconductor, considering using it in their factories in China.

The tokenized asset company Ondo Finance is evaluating a potential acquisition deal, with a valuation range of $250 million to $500 million. According to insiders, the company has not yet appointed formal advisors and is considering expansion through mergers and acquisitions.In 2026, trading activity in the cryptocurrency sector remains active, with tokenization and institutional infrastructure being the acquisition directions of interest for companies seeking to scale.

According to CoinDesk, the Bolivian government is evaluating the inclusion of the Tether stablecoin USDT into the national payment system, allowing it to circulate alongside the boliviano and the US dollar as a regulated option. Minister of Economy José Gabriel Espinoza stated that authorities are developing a framework for banks, digital wallets, and payment institutions, and the proposal is still in the technical review stage, with USDT not yet granted legal tender status or implementation details announced.Since the central bank lifted restrictions on cryptocurrency trading in mid-2024, local cryptocurrency trading volume has surged to $430 million within a year, with overall trading volume increasing by about 630%. Against the backdrop of US dollar scarcity and the shift to a floating exchange rate this year, demand for crypto assets among businesses and residents has risen. Officials stated that if the proposal is implemented, it will strengthen anti-money laundering regulations, as Bolivia remains on the gray list of the Financial Action Task Force.

On Wednesday, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee held a hearing to discuss the changing roles of banks and fintech companies, with one focus being the "streamlined master account" proposal that the Federal Reserve is considering, which would allow certain crypto banks and fintech companies limited direct access to the Federal Reserve's payment system. A Federal Reserve master account allows financial institutions to directly use the Federal Reserve payment network and gain the most direct access to the U.S. dollar monetary system. Institutions without this account typically need to rely on partner banks that have master accounts to provide services.The so-called "streamlined account" is a limited-function version intended to provide limited access for new financial institutions. Republican Congressman Dan Meuser stated at the hearing that access to the Federal Reserve payment system is no small matter, and the core issue is which institutions should be allowed to directly use these critical payment channels. Traditional institutions like community banks are concerned that crypto and fintech companies are not subject to equally stringent regulation, and direct access could pose risks to security and stability. The crypto industry generally supports the proposal, arguing that direct access to the Federal Reserve payment system should have been opened long ago, as it would help reduce reliance on intermediary banks and promote innovation.In May of this year, Trump also signed an executive order requiring the Federal Reserve to assess policies for opening central bank payment channels to fintech companies, including crypto companies. Previously, the Kansas City Federal Reserve had approved Kraken's parent company Payward for a "limited purpose account" in March, sparking discussions in the market about the extent to which crypto and fintech companies should have direct access to Federal Reserve services. A representative from Anchorage Digital stated at the hearing that if the U.S. wants to continue as a global financial center, it needs to allow for innovative federal and state regulatory frameworks.

Dash is evaluating the Philippines as a potential market for cryptocurrency payments. Daria Chernozub, the Head of Global Adoption at Dash, stated at the 2026 Philippines Blockchain Week that the project focuses on emerging markets where users face high transaction fees and need simpler payment options. Filipino consumers are open to new technologies, aligning with this positioning.She mentioned that Dash is still assessing the local market and will prioritize ensuring legal compliance before proceeding. They have begun communicating with key market participants and have prepared legal opinions. Quevedo, a commissioner of the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission, stated that foreign investors can complete company registration online in 20 to 30 minutes, but cryptocurrency businesses face additional licensing and compliance requirements.Quiogue, the Legal Director of BlockShoals, pointed out that the Philippine SEC has established a regulatory framework for foreign cryptocurrency exchanges, but the compliance pathway is burdensome. The collaboration arrangement between BlockShoals and Binance took about two years. She added that the young population in the Philippines, high mobile device usage, and widespread English proficiency may attract overseas cryptocurrency companies.

Bitcoin security researcher and Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake published a discussion on the timeline for quantum computing to crack Bitcoin.Justin Drake believes that the findings of Google's quantum AI white paper are conservative. "By 2032, quantum computers will have at least a 10% chance of recovering the secp256k1 ECDSA private key from leaked public keys. While it still feels unlikely that a cryptographically relevant quantum computer (CRQC) will emerge before 2030, it is undoubtedly time to start preparing."Justin Drake also stated that achieving commercially viable Bitcoin proof of work through Grover's algorithm will not happen in the short term. "We are talking about decades, or even centuries later. This observation should help shift the focus of the discussion onto ECDSA and Schnorr. As an unofficial Bitcoin security researcher, I still believe that Bitcoin proof of work has failed due to the reduction in the security budget."

Mike Selig, the chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), posted on the X platform in support of the prediction market Kalshi. He stated that the Arizona Attorney General's criminal charges against an exchange already registered with the CFTC related to prediction markets essentially represent a jurisdictional dispute, and elevating it to a criminal lawsuit is "completely inappropriate." The CFTC is closely monitoring the progress of this event and assessing possible responses.Previously, it was reported that Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing the prediction market platform of operating an unlicensed gambling business in violation of state law.

ChainCatcher news, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong posted on the X platform stating that he has received a large number of questions about how and why assets are listed on Coinbase. A guide has now been written to explain how everything works in a more transparent manner. Listing is completely free and based on metrics, with all assets evaluated according to a unified standard.According to the Coinbase Digital Asset Listing Process Guide, the application time for listing can vary greatly, ranging from a few hours to several months, depending on factors such as the complexity of the asset and the completeness of the submission. A complete and well-prepared application is crucial for effective review, which typically follows these steps: application submission, business assessment, core review, communication with the issuer, and approval.

ChainCatcher message, regarding the layoff plan proposed by the Ethereum Foundation today and the subsequent development direction, Multicoin Capital co-founder Kyle Samani commented, "Please note that the definition of 'focus' usually means 'less,' not 'more,' especially when the goals should not conflict with each other. However, when we look at it from the perspective of Goal 3 (i.e., L1 and L2 network scaling, improving user experience), Goal 1 (i.e., layoffs) contradicts Goal 2 (i.e., clarifying responsibilities)."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi Data reports, CITIC Securities research report states that the U.S. April CPI growth rate performed moderately and below expectations, but prices of goods such as furniture, home appliances, and toys seem to have begun reflecting the impact of tariffs imposed by the White House. The overall year-on-year growth rate of 2.3% may have already been the low point for the entire year. Our static calculations indicate that if the tariff measures implemented by the White House since the beginning of the year remain unchanged after the U.S.-China joint statement on May 12, they could cumulatively raise the U.S. PCE deflator index by about 0.85% and long-term drag down the U.S. GDP scale by about 0.3%. The Trump administration must reduce the average price of prescription drugs in the U.S. by at least 30% to offset the inflationary impact of its tariff measures.The "ceiling" and "floor" of U.S. tariff levels are becoming vaguely visible, and the visibility of trade policies is recovering, which is a good thing for risk assets such as U.S. stocks. The dollar may also receive support in the near term, while we remain cautious about U.S. Treasuries.

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, the CEO of Goldman Sachs stated that they will "evaluate" participation in the Bitcoin or Ethereum market if regulators allow.

ChainCatcher news, Binance CEO Richard Teng stated in the Binance Square AMA titled "Celebrating One Year of Binance CEO" that Binance has a strict and comprehensive due diligence process to determine which tokens or projects can be listed on the platform, including Launchpool, Megadrop, and others.Richard Teng pointed out that there is an independent team within Binance responsible for research and evaluation, and they do not interact with the outside world to ensure their independence and that they are not improperly influenced in decision-making and evaluation.Richard Teng stated that the key criteria for evaluating projects are primarily the quality of the project and the team behind it. Secondly, innovation and the project roadmap, and thirdly, market demand and community involvement in the project's use cases, practical applications, as well as security and compliance.