Dolphin Network has announced its adoption of a Peer-to-Pool architecture to reuse idle GPUs, according to Foresight News. This system allows each model to operate within a GPU pool, with nodes randomly assigned tasks, eliminating direct buyer-seller bindings. Nodes receive POD token rewards from the protocol treasury based on the number of inference tokens processed. Users can purchase credits directly from the protocol using POD, ETH, BTC, USDC, XMR, and ZEC. All protocol revenue is allocated for market buybacks of POD, directly offsetting inflation. For instance, Dolphin charges users $0.7 per million tokens for Qwen 3.6 35B, which is lower than OpenRouter's $1. Of this, $0.5 is paid to nodes, generating a net buyback of $0.2. POD holders can stake their tokens in the xPOD treasury to receive automatic reinvestment dividends, daily inference quotas, and ecosystem subscription benefits. Node operators are required to stake POD bonds equivalent to four weeks of income, which are subject to forfeiture in cases of cheating. The reward multiplier mechanism can reach up to two times.

Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has increased its holdings in Circle by acquiring 41,904 shares, valued at approximately $5.52 million. According to Foresight News, this move reflects Ark Invest's continued interest in Circle's potential within the financial sector.

Bitcoin’s peer-to-peer network is experiencing a mysterious and unprecedented surge in node-related IP addresses, with daily unique addresses suddenly exploding from a long-standing range of roughly 30,000–60,000 to nearly 250,000 by May 2026 — a spike that has alarmed parts of the Bitcoin developer community.

RateX (RTX) is set to unlock approximately 1.23 million tokens on May 19 at 9:00 AM UTC+8. According to ChainCatcher, this token release is valued at around $1.71 million.

Quai Network is set to unlock approximately 43.02 million tokens on May 19 at 21:00 UTC+8. According to ChainCatcher, this token release is valued at around $1.2 million. The event is part of the network's ongoing token distribution plan.

Grayscale has filed an application to convert its existing Zcash Trust into a spot ETF, marking the first attempt to list a privacy coin ETF in the United States. According to ChainCatcher, this move comes as Multicoin Capital reveals its ongoing accumulation of ZEC since February. Co-founder Tushar Jain links the investment strategy to proposed U.S. wealth tax legislation, suggesting that increased government scrutiny of private financial holdings will drive demand for assets that offer regulatory shielding at a mathematical level. The application, however, raises institutional custody challenges. Approximately 30% of Zcash's supply is held in shielded address pools, a historical high, while ETF custody typically requires the use of transparent address pools to meet audit and proof-of-balance requirements. Previously, the SEC concluded a long-term review of Zcash in January 2026 without enforcement action, significantly reducing regulatory uncertainty.

OpenAI launched a new AI deployment company backed by more than $4 billion to help businesses integrate AI into daily operations. It is also acquiring Tomoro to bring in around 150 AI engineers and deployment specialists.

A significant cryptocurrency investor, known as Emb5os, has continued to show confidence in Solana by purchasing an additional 73,253 SOL, valued at $7.12 million, and 2.5 million JUP, worth $620,500. According to ChainCatcher, over the past three days, Emb5os has accumulated a total of 177,913 SOL, amounting to $16.92 million, and 10.32 million JUP, totaling $2.56 million.

Capital investment typically yields returns with a lag of months or even years. However, it's an undeniable fact that major companies are currently investing heavily in the AI ​​sector. The final profits realized will far exceed general market expectations.

Jinse Finance launches its cryptocurrency and blockchain industry daily news bulletin, "Jinse at 8 AM," issue 3054, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.

It is rumored that SK Hynix's South Korean employees receive year-end bonuses exceeding 3 million RMB. Insiders reveal a huge disparity in treatment between China and South Korea, and the AI ​​storage supercycle may continue to drive up the prices of consumer electronics products.

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

While the public is exclaiming "NFT is dead," top global art institutions and old-money giants are quietly building up their holdings, and digital art is about to undergo a century-level value revaluation comparable to the rise of "Impressionism."

Chips, Artificial Intelligence, DeepSeek, The world is reassessing China's chip industry. Golden Finance reports that the global semiconductor industry is reaching an all-time high.

Exchanges, South Korea, South Korean exchanges "battle" regulators, challenging the boundaries of law enforcement and legislation. Golden Finance reports that the South Korean crypto industry is entering a rare head-on regulatory conflict.

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