Figure Technology Solutions is rapidly distinguishing itself in the blockchain marketplace, according to Bernstein analysts. The company's first-quarter earnings report, released on May 11, exceeded Wall Street expectations in both revenue and EBITDA. Figure aims to transform real-world credit assets into blockchain-native instruments, enhancing their tradability, funding, and financing efficiency. According to Cointelegraph, as Figure develops its blockchain-native capital market ecosystem, analysts anticipate that the company will surprise investors with its unique approach compared to traditional fintech lending platforms. They view FIGR stock as a real-time indicator of blockchain loan volumes. Bernstein analysts noted in a May 15 client note that FIGR's live blockchain data suggests a record-breaking second quarter is on the horizon. As the market becomes more adept at tracking live blockchain volume data, they believe FIGR's stock price will increasingly reflect blockchain loan volumes. Figure is positioning itself not just as a fast-growing home equity lender wrapped in crypto branding but as a comprehensive blockchain capital markets platform. During a May 12 earnings call, executive chairman and co-founder Mike Cagney discussed the challenges Figure faced when integrating its digital assets into decentralized finance (DeFi) for financing. He highlighted the complexities of asset-based lending in DeFi, particularly regarding collateral liquidity and loan participation. Bernstein envisions Figure creating a complete marketplace where real-world assets, including loans and equities, can serve as active collateral for borrowing and lending liquidity. They suggest that FIGR could eventually earn a small fee from the entire blockchain economy within its ecosystem. Despite this potential, institutional investors remain skeptical of blockchain-for-finance narratives. CEO Michael Tannenbaum acknowledged this skepticism, emphasizing Figure's operational advantages over ideological ones. He described AI as "the brain" and blockchain as "the nervous system," arguing that blockchain-native data structures simplify underwriting, compliance, and loan verification. Bernstein's previous research estimated a $4 trillion addressable market for the total annual volume of credit origination across various loan categories that could eventually move onchain as tokenized assets. This includes mortgages, auto loans, home equity lines of credit, and small-business loans, areas where Figure is expanding beyond its core business. Currently, tokenized credit is a small segment of the broader real-world asset market, valued at approximately $5.14 billion. Other projects, like Centrifuge, are also exploring onchain credit, expanding their platforms to include tokenized credit and US Treasury products. Figure has ventured into auto loans through the Hastra DeFi protocol, which integrates tokenized credit products into decentralized finance and broader blockchain markets. Launched by the Provenance Blockchain Foundation, the protocol recently expanded to the Morpho protocol on Ethereum, further enlarging its addressable DeFi market.

Jameson Lopp has advised cryptocurrency users to be cautious and distrust external messages by default following a phishing attack that exploited an official Google domain. According to NS3.AI, the attackers utilized a Google backup contact request form to send a fake security alert and phishing link, placing it prominently at the top of the message.

The CME FedWatch Tool indicates a 99.2% probability that the Federal Reserve will maintain its current interest rates through June. According to Jin10, there is a 0.8% chance of a cumulative 25 basis point rate cut by the same time. Looking ahead to July, the probability of the Fed keeping rates unchanged is 95.0%, with a 0.7% chance of a 25 basis point rate cut and a 4.2% chance of a 25 basis point rate hike.

Spot gold prices have climbed above $4,550 per ounce, marking a 0.26% increase for the day. According to Jin10, this rise reflects ongoing market dynamics influencing precious metals.

Spot gold prices opened with a 0.2% decline, while spot silver experienced a rapid 1% drop at the opening. According to Jin10, these movements reflect the current market conditions affecting precious metals.

U.S. stock index futures opened slightly lower on Monday, with Dow Jones futures declining by 0.3%. According to Jin10, this movement reflects a cautious start to the trading week.

U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated potential military action against Iran, as Bitcoin traded close to $78,312. According to NS3.AI, traders are preparing for a risk-off market opening on Monday. Trump is anticipated to convene a Situation Room meeting on Tuesday to assess military strategies concerning Iran. Analysts are concerned that any disturbances in the Strait of Hormuz could increase oil prices, add inflationary pressure, and impact the cryptocurrency market.

Crypto traders are preparing for a risk-off start to the week after President Donald Trump hinted at potential US military action against Iran, according to BeInCrypto. Trump's warnings, shared on Truth Social, included references to nuclear escalation, raising concerns about an oil-flow shock and renewed inflation pressures. A Situation Room meeting is expected on Tuesday, with Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attending to discuss military options. Bitcoin and Ether have both seen declines, trading near $78,312 and $2,188, respectively.

Olena Oblamska, accused of co-founding the cryptocurrency platform Forsage, has been extradited from Thailand to the United States, where she pleaded not guilty to charges related to a $340 million federal Ponzi scheme. According to NS3.AI, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon confirmed her arraignment on May 11. A magistrate judge has ordered her detention pending a four-day jury trial scheduled for July 14. Oblamska's extradition marks the first appearance in a U.S. courtroom by any of the four defendants named in the February 2023 indictment.

If DeepSeek's impact over the past year mainly stemmed from the "brutal aesthetics" of its modeling capabilities, then the release of the "Agent Harness Product Manager" position this time is a strategic move with far-reaching significance.

If you have a college education and still can't find a job in 2026, that's your own problem. I'm sorry, but that's a fact.

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The ceasefire agreement in Iran has reduced deep tail risk, leading to a broad rebound in global risk assets, but Goldman Sachs warns that this rally comes at a "comfort price."

While most U.S. banks closed their doors to crypto companies during Operation Chokepoint 2.0, Jackie Reses did the opposite.

Cross-border payments, regulation, and the pitfalls of Latin America's multi-billion dollar remittance market: the industry collectively falls into traps, and the real benefits are not in Mexico. Golden Finance reports that the sector everyone is flocking to is actually shrinking.

The decade-long Dallas power struggle over cryptocurrencies is at an exciting turning point as the Clarity Act gains momentum—pushing Bitcoin toward a clear regulatory definition.

RWA will only truly complete the last mile of its on-chain rollout when tokenized assets can finally be settled in real time.

Although prediction markets originated from private betting, they combine modern financial market mechanisms with information analysis to form a unique information aggregation mechanism, which allows predictions to extract different values ​​under the support of modern financial mechanisms.

Jinse Finance launches its cryptocurrency and blockchain industry daily news bulletin, "Jinse at 8 AM," issue 3060, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.