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According to BBX data, yesterday's corporate Bitcoin reserve expansion and the divergence in Wall Street institutional crypto allocations both landed simultaneously, with the core dynamics as follows:Strategy, Inc. (NASDAQ: $MSTR) submitted SEC Form 8-K, disclosing that the company purchased an additional 24,869 BTC between May 11 and May 17, with a total expenditure of approximately $2.01 billion, at an average price of about $80,985, marking the second-largest weekly purchase scale in 2026; the funds for this purchase came from the sale of 19.5 million shares of STRC preferred stock (net proceeds of about $1.949 billion) and 430,000 shares of MSTR common stock (net proceeds of about $83.7 million); as of May 17, the company's total holdings rose to 843,738 BTC, with a total acquisition cost of about $63.87 billion (average price $75,700), yielding 12.6% BTC since the beginning of 2026.Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: $GS) submitted Q1 2026 Form 13F to the SEC, disclosing that the company completely liquidated all XRP ETF holdings during Q1 2026 (previously held about $153.8 million, distributed among four issuers: Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, Grayscale, and 21Shares) and all Solana ETF holdings (previously about $108 million); simultaneously, it reduced its Ethereum ETF holdings by about 70% to approximately $114 million; retained Bitcoin ETF holdings of about $700 million (of which iShares Bitcoin Trust $IBIT is about $690 million and Fidelity FBTC is about $25 million), a slight reduction of about 10% from the previous quarter; meanwhile, the 13F showed that Goldman increased its holdings in Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: $CRCL), Galaxy Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: $GLXY), and Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: $COIN) during Q1, signaling a shift from "altcoin ETFs to crypto infrastructure stocks."

According to Bits.media, the State Duma of Russia is reviewing a supplementary bill parallel to the "Digital Currency and Digital Rights Law," which aims to enforce mandatory monitoring of cryptocurrency transactions exceeding 1 million rubles (approximately $13,700). The bill requires operators to identify customers, recognize suspicious transactions, implement internal controls and documentation management, transmit data to government agencies, and interface with the Central Bank of Russia.Digital compliance will become a mandatory requirement, including checks for money laundering and risks associated with funding organizations deemed undesirable. Exchange operators may delegate customer identification procedures to banks and must operate as non-credit institutions. The Central Bank has the authority to restrict their activities, demand changes in management, remove them from the register, or even liquidate the company through the courts.The supplementary bill also includes administrative and criminal liabilities, with fines for violations ranging from 30,000 to 50,000 rubles for public officials and 700,000 to 1 million rubles for legal entities. Illegal circulation of cryptocurrency by organizations may result in a maximum sentence of seven years in prison.

According to The Block, the U.S. Department of Justice sentenced Ohio resident Rathnakishore Giri to nine years in prison for operating a long-running investment fraud scheme that defrauded investors of at least $10 million. Giri pleaded guilty in 2024 to a charge of telecommunications fraud. In a revised plea agreement submitted before the sentencing hearing, Giri admitted to continuing to solicit funds from investors even after pleading guilty.The Department of Justice stated that Giri falsely promised high returns and guaranteed the principal was risk-free, while in reality, he used funds from new investors to pay old investors, which is a typical Ponzi scheme. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission previously accused Giri of operating Bitcoin derivatives schemes through multiple entities since 2019 and initiated enforcement action in August 2022, with the Department of Justice filing five counts of telecommunications fraud against him in November 2022.

Bitwise tweeted that it will use 10% of the management fees from its Hyperliquid ETF ($BHYP) to hold HYPE on the company's balance sheet, taking concrete action to support the development of the Hyperliquid ecosystem.Bitwise emphasized that Hyperliquid adopts a community-first model, with 99% of the blockchain's revenue used for the buyback and destruction of HYPE, stating, "If the protocol succeeds, the community should succeed." Bitwise's decision to hold HYPE is based on this principle.

On-chain detective ZachXBT has announced a reward of up to $10,000 for insider information related to the Hong Kong market maker "Heisenberg Guru (HSBG)."ZachXBT stated that HSBG is suspected of being involved in multiple market manipulation incidents on centralized exchanges (CEX), including $RIVER. It pointed out that Sion and Chao are core members of HSBG and mentioned that materials such as chat records, contracts, and internal communications may all be eligible for rewards. Clues can be submitted by contacting ZachXBT via private message on X.

Bitcoin mining company and AI infrastructure company IREN announced that it has acquired the creative and media agency Awaken, which focuses on content strategy and brand building for high-growth companies.According to the announcement, some core members of Awaken will join IREN, including Awaken founder and CEO Chris Parker, who will be responsible for IREN's overall branding and marketing strategy.IREN co-founder and co-CEO Daniel Roberts stated that as the company continues to expand into new markets and customer bases, the importance of brand awareness and user engagement is increasing. The Awaken team has long been a trusted partner of IREN, and internalizing these capabilities is a natural step in the company's expansion process.

Goldman Sachs significantly reduced its exposure to crypto ETFs in the first quarter of 2026 and has completely exited its positions in XRP and Solana-related ETFs. Documents show that Goldman Sachs held approximately $154 million in XRP-related ETFs in the fourth quarter of 2025, including products from Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, Grayscale, and 21Shares, making it one of the largest institutional holders of XRP ETFs at that time. Additionally, it previously held Grayscale Solana Trust ETF, Bitwise Solana Staking ETF, and Fidelity Solana Fund, among other Solana-related ETFs, and has now exited all of these positions.However, Goldman Sachs still retains a significant position in BTC and ETH ETFs. Specifically, it holds approximately $690 million in BlackRock IBIT and about $25 million in Fidelity FBTC, although both positions have decreased by about 10% compared to the previous quarter. Meanwhile, its position in BlackRock ETHA has shrunk by about 70%, leaving approximately 7.2 million shares valued at around $114 million. Furthermore, Goldman Sachs has increased its holdings in crypto-related stocks such as Circle, Galaxy Digital, Coinbase, Robinhood, and PayPal, while reducing its positions in mining and infrastructure companies like Strategy, Bit Digital, Riot Platforms, and IREN.

Bernstein analysts stated last week that Figure Technology Solutions' first-quarter financial report shows the company is rapidly becoming a unique presence in the blockchain market platform. The performance released by Figure on May 11 significantly exceeded Wall Street expectations in both revenue and EBITDA, with its core business transforming real-world credit assets into blockchain-native tools that can be traded and financed on-chain.Analysts believe Figure is building a blockchain-native capital market ecosystem, fundamentally differentiating itself from traditional balance sheet-based fintech lending platforms, and expect its stock FIGR to become a real-time reflection of blockchain loan volumes. Bernstein pointed out in a research report on May 15 that on-chain real-time data indicates Figure is about to welcome a record-breaking second quarter.Co-founder Mike Cagney introduced that the company's Forge platform can convert entire loans into small single-dollar liquidity participation units, addressing the liquidity challenges of RWA in DeFi. Bernstein previously estimated that the potential market size for annual credit issuance that could migrate on-chain could reach $4 trillion, while the current tokenized credit market is approximately $5.14 billion.

Nomura published a report indicating that AI-driven demand is growing exponentially, while memory supply is limited, suggesting that memory stocks are set for a valuation reassessment. The firm significantly raised the target prices for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, with Samsung's target price soaring from 340,000 KRW to 590,000 KRW, and SK Hynix's target price rising from 2,340,000 KRW to 4,000,000 KRW, both rated as "Buy." Nomura stated that as AI semiconductor demand shifts from training to inference workloads, memory demand is entering a period of exponential expansion.In contrast, the firm believes that industry supply growth during the same period may still be constrained to about 5 to 6 times (with a compound annual growth rate of about 30%), raising serious questions about whether the structural supply-demand imbalance can truly be resolved. The firm mentioned that currently, the industry is attempting to narrow this widening supply-demand gap through various software and architectural optimizations, but Nomura believes these solutions can only slow the growth rate rather than reverse the trend.

According to The Block, Bitcoin fell below $77,000 on Sunday night Eastern Time, reaching a low of $76,593. Analysts pointed out that the main trigger was U.S. President Trump threatening Iran in a post on Truth Social, stating that military action would be taken if the peace agreement continued to be delayed, raising geopolitical risks.Meanwhile, Brent crude oil rose 1.78% to $111.2 per barrel, and WTI crude oil increased 2.2% to $107.7 per barrel, as the market worries that rising oil prices will increase inflation and prompt the Federal Reserve to resume interest rate hikes. Additionally, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net outflow of $1 billion last week, ending a six-week streak of net inflows, and the Fear and Greed Index fell back to a "fear" range of 27.Analysts stated that in the short term, Bitcoin will be highly correlated with the macro market, with $74,000 being a key support level. Attention should be paid to the policy statements of the new Federal Reserve Chair, Waller, and the progress of the "Cryptocurrency Clarity Act."

On-chain analyst Tom Wan posted on the X platform, stating that the current ETH utilization rate has fallen below 90%, and the lending APY has dropped to 1.9%. Since the rsETH LayerZero cross-chain bridge was attacked, the deposit scales of wstETH and weETH have decreased by approximately $1.2 billion and $1.76 billion, respectively.As the wstETH/weETH circular leverage strategy returns to profitability, the market's focus shifts to whether the demand for ETH circular leverage will return or if funds will continue to observe or flow to protocols like Spark and Morpho.

FOX reporter Charles Gasparino posted on the X platform that the new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh faces a dual challenge of rising inflation and pressure from Trump for interest rate cuts right from the start of his tenure. The annualized level of consumer inflation has risen to 3.8%, the highest since May 2023, with the Iran war driving up energy prices as a major factor. Last week, the increase in wholesale prices exceeded that of consumer prices. On Friday, the futures market began to price in interest rate hikes for the year, as previous bets on rate cuts have largely faded.Warsh himself is a staunch inflation hawk. Since leaving the Federal Reserve for an academic position in 2011, he has repeatedly criticized the "loose monetary" regime of the Bernanke, Yellen, and Powell eras in op-eds, advocating for a more "restrained" policy to shrink the Federal Reserve's balance sheet. He believes that the Federal Reserve's loose policies over the years are the root cause of the current inflation pressures. However, in the face of high inflation, his room for interest rate cuts is extremely limited.Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee is no longer united. Former Chairman Powell, replaced by Trump, still retains voting rights as a board member. Powell stated that he would not leave until the dust settles on the investigation into his congressional testimony regarding the costs of the new Federal Reserve headquarters—an investigation initiated by Trump that previously delayed Warsh's appointment process. Trump is appointing Warsh while simultaneously pressuring for interest rate cuts.However, if Warsh gets his way, it would directly contradict his consistently advocated policy stance. The Iran war has entered its third month, and the situation remains uncertain; if oil prices break through $200 per barrel, the U.S. economy could face risks similar to the "stagflation" of the 1970s.

According to Axios, American Republicans are increasingly dissatisfied with the flow of political donations in the cryptocurrency industry, demanding that the pro-crypto super PAC Fairshake, which holds about $165 million in funds, clarify its stance and focus on supporting Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections.Republicans pointed out that, against the backdrop of significant progress in promoting pro-crypto legislation such as the CLARITY Act, Fairshake has yet to announce specific election investment plans, which is disappointing. The points of contention include:Ohio Democratic Senate candidate Sherrod Brown: Fairshake spent over $40 million in 2024 to defeat incumbent Senator Brown, but Brown's attitude towards the cryptocurrency industry has noticeably softened in recent years.New Hampshire Congressman Chris Pappas: His Stand With Crypto rating rose from "F" to "A" within 8 months, and Republicans initially expected Fairshake to focus on his campaign.In response, Fairshake supporters stated that it is still too early to speak out and emphasized that the PAC is bipartisan in nature, aiming to "reward supporters and punish critics," rather than unconditionally supporting a particular party. Some pro-crypto Republicans (such as the Winklevoss brothers) have established separate independent groups specifically to support Republican candidates.

According to on-chain data monitored by Catcher Predict, significant capital movements are predicted in the market Polymarket. A large whale invested $122,499.72 in the event "Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest," specifically targeting "Manchester United." Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding winning probability for this subject is 63%.

According to Hongxing News, the police in Linyi, Shandong recently dismantled a telecom fraud gang targeting minors, seizing about 140,000 yuan in illegal gains and 20,000 in virtual currency on site. Preliminary investigations have confirmed that the gang has carried out over 200 fraud cases nationwide, involving a huge amount of money.The police disclosed that the criminal gang used "free game skins and equipment" as bait to lure minors into using their parents' phones and remotely controlling the victims' devices through screen sharing to carry out transfer fraud. The stolen money was then laundered in batches through methods such as mobile phone top-ups, electricity bills, and property fee payments. The upstream fraud platform settled funds through virtual currency, and the suspects took about 20% of the fraud amount as their share. It is reported that the gang leader had previously traveled to Myanmar to engage in fraudulent activities and has strong counter-investigation experience. The case is still under further investigation.

According to Hong Kong's East Network, a 34-year-old man from the mainland traveled to Hong Kong with a two-way permit. During his time there, he reportedly lost about 500,000 yuan on a cryptocurrency platform and, feeling frustrated, expressed suicidal tendencies on social media and planned to go to Hong Kong.Law enforcement agencies launched an investigation after receiving relevant information and intercepted the man at around 12:30 PM on May 14 at a fast-food restaurant on Admiralty Road. A lighter and suspected gasoline were found on him. The police arrested him on suspicion of "possessing any item with the intent to destroy or damage property" and he is currently being detained for investigation.Reports indicate that no one was injured in the incident, and there was no need for evacuation at the scene. The man is said to have complained multiple times to the relevant platform about his investment losses but did not receive a satisfactory response.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the Polymarket event "Time of Agreement on Permanent Peace Agreement between the United States and Iran," the "Yes" option in the sub-market "June 15" experienced a sharp fluctuation in winning probability, plummeting from 49.5% an hour ago to the current 19.5% (a fluctuation of 30%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

In response to Bloomberg's report on CME and ICE pressuring the CFTC regarding Hyperliquid, the Hyperliquid Policy Center, a lobbying organization led by prominent crypto lawyer Jake Chervinsky and funded by the Hyper Foundation, tweeted that the concerns lack basis.The organization stated that Hyperliquid publishes complete on-chain transaction records in real-time, with transparency far exceeding that of traditional exchanges, which serves as a strong deterrent against insider trading and price manipulation, and is beneficial for regulatory agencies and law enforcement to conduct monitoring and investigations.Additionally, Hyperliquid offers 24/7 uninterrupted trading, effectively eliminating price gaps between the opening and closing of traditional markets. The organization acknowledged that current U.S. laws have not yet made specific provisions for on-chain derivatives markets and will continue to work with Washington policymakers to promote the implementation of relevant regulatory frameworks.Previously, the Hyperliquid Policy Center was established on February 18 of this year in Washington, with former Blockchain Association and Variant Chief Legal Officer Jake Chervinsky serving as CEO, receiving a donation of 1 million HYPE from the Hyper Foundation, focusing on promoting a compliant regulatory path for DeFi in the United States.