Microsoft Research has introduced Fara1.5, a new browser-agent model family featuring open weights. According to NS3.AI, the 27B model in this series achieved a 72% score on Online-Mind2Web. Currently, the Fara1.5-9B model is available on Azure AI Foundry, with the 4B and 27B versions expected to be released soon.

The prediction market Polymarket has observed a significant change in the odds for the 'ACF Fiorentina vs. Atalanta BC' event. According to ChainCatcher, the probability for the 'Yes' option in the sub-market for ACF Fiorentina has surged from 29.5% to 60.5% within the past hour, marking a fluctuation of 31%. This shift may be influenced by recent developments related to the event.

A significant financial movement has been detected on the prediction market Polymarket, according to ChainCatcher. A large investor, often referred to as a 'whale,' has placed a single bet of $53,400 on Brazil to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Based on the current transaction price, this bet corresponds to an estimated winning probability of 8.9%.

Hamilton ETFs has submitted a preliminary prospectus in Canada for a new actively managed Bitcoin income exchange-traded fund (ETF). According to Cointelegraph, this fund aims to utilize leverage and short-term options strategies to generate yield while providing Bitcoin exposure. The proposed Hamilton Enhanced Bitcoin DayMAX ETF plans to employ covered-call strategies with leverage capped at approximately 25% of the net asset value. This approach is intended to generate income by collecting premiums from short-term options contracts linked to Bitcoin (BTC) price movements. The ETF seeks to combine Bitcoin exposure with monthly income generation and aims to secure listing approval on Cboe Canada under the ticker symbol BDAY. Hamilton ETFs has indicated that this fund is part of its DayMAX ETF lineup, which utilizes zero-days-to-expiration (0DTE) options contracts that expire on the same day they are traded. The filing is pending regulatory approval before the fund can commence trading in Canada. Hamilton ETFs currently manages around $16 billion in assets. The move by Hamilton ETFs reflects a broader trend among crypto ETF issuers who are increasingly exploring active strategies beyond passive spot crypto products. Asset managers are positioning digital assets as a category well-suited for more active investment strategies. In January, BlackRock filed for the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, an actively managed product designed to generate monthly income through covered-call strategies tied to Bitcoin exchange-traded products. Similarly, Bitwise Asset Management launched an actively managed ETF in the same month, focusing on assets including Bitcoin, precious metals, and mining stocks. In March, 21Shares president Duncan Moir highlighted to Cointelegraph that the early-stage and rapidly evolving market structure of crypto makes it particularly suitable for active management approaches. The company has expanded its trading and portfolio management teams to support more sophisticated products. Additionally, T. Rowe Price updated SEC filings for a proposed actively managed crypto ETF investing directly in digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ether (ETH), and Solana (SOL). Goldman Sachs also filed for a Bitcoin income ETF designed to generate yield through call options tied to spot Bitcoin exchange-traded products. According to a report from Goldman Sachs Asset Management, active ETFs held nearly $1.8 trillion in assets globally by the end of 2025.

Federal prosecutors have charged Arturo Hernandez and Cornelius Shannon in separate cases related to AI-generated deepfake pornography. According to NS3.AI, the men are accused of uploading more than 470 albums featuring images of over 140 women. These cases highlight ongoing concerns about the misuse of artificial intelligence technology in creating non-consensual explicit content.

The prediction market Polymarket has seen significant fluctuations in the probability of Bitcoin reaching $75,000 in May. According to ChainCatcher, the likelihood of this outcome surged from 58.5% to 79.5% within an hour, marking a 21% increase. This change reflects the impact of recent developments on market sentiment.

Anthropic is reportedly set to complete its latest funding round next week, with its valuation expected to exceed $30 billion. According to Jin10, sources indicate that the company anticipates its annualized revenue to surpass $50 billion next month.

Robinhood Crypto COO Tanya Denisova is leaving the company after more than five years, as the trading platform faces a significant decline in crypto revenue, according to CoinDesk. The departure coincides with Robinhood's struggle to manage a 47% year-over-year drop in crypto-related revenue, which fell to $134 million in the first quarter. This decline has prompted the company to reduce its reliance on digital asset market cycles. Robinhood, known for its commission-free trading of major cryptocurrencies, is working to reposition its business beyond crypto price volatility.

Input Output is seeking $46.8 million for Cardano's 2026 development cycle. According to NS3.AI, the proposals are encountering weak support ahead of the May 24 voting deadline. Charles Hoskinson has cautioned that if the approval fails, Cardano might lose scientists and its research lab could be forced to close.

On May 21, 2026, during the global launch livestream of SpaceX Starship V3, Wang Chun, co-founder of F2Pool, stood on Bouvet Island, the most remote island in the South Atlantic, and announced that he would soon command Starship to carry out the first manned interplanetary mission.

Tiger Brokers, Futu Brokers, and Changqiao Brokers, three leading overseas online brokerage firms, have been identified as key targets for rectification.

Jinse Finance launches the "Jinse Web3.0 Daily," providing you with the latest and fastest news on AI, DeFi, DAO, NFT, and the metaverse.

OpenClaw is the most undeniable force in the open-source world in 2026.

Looking ahead, the trajectory of stablecoins will be shaped by technology adoption, regulatory choices in key jurisdictions, and the dynamics of competition with other forms of digital currency.

What are the differences between the Gemini Omni and the Seedance 2.0?

The Bank of England supports the responsible adoption of tokenization technology, believing it can help improve the efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the functionality of retail payments and wholesale financial markets, while serving financial stability and sustainable growth.

Those two pizzas, for the first time, soldered a piece of digital code into the physical world. From that moment on, Bitcoin was no longer just a toy that miners gave to each other.

JPMorgan is rolling out AI tools across its global investment banking business to speed up work, improve client materials and help staff analyse information faster. The bank also expects to hire more AI specialists and fewer traditional bankers, as part of a wider shift across major banks using AI and reviewing workforce needs.

The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and eight other departments jointly issued a notice on the "Implementation Plan for Comprehensive Rectification of Illegal Cross-border Securities, Futures and Fund Operations." (Jinse Finance)