The U.S. Justice Department has announced that over $400 million in assets forfeited from the AirBit Club Ponzi scheme are now available for compensating eligible victims. According to NS3.AI, these assets include real estate, U.S. currency, and cryptocurrency linked to the fraudulent operation. The remission process began last week, and victims who have previously provided information to the FBI or the U.S. Attorney’s Office will be contacted to submit a petition for compensation.

A wallet associated with Andreessen Horowitz recently purchased an additional 50,168 HYPE tokens, valued at approximately $1.97 million, according to Lookonchain. Lookonchain reported that this wallet has accumulated HYPE tokens worth $69.43 million over the past month.

SK Hynix is on the verge of joining the trillion-dollar market cap club, following Samsung Electronics' recent milestone. According to Odaily, driven by strong demand in the artificial intelligence sector, South Korea has become a central hub in Asia's AI boom. After an impressive 274% increase in 2025, SK Hynix's stock has surged over 200% this year. If SK Hynix crosses the trillion-dollar threshold, South Korea will be the first market outside the United States with more than two companies exceeding this valuation. "The current market is largely driven by 'fear of missing out' (FOMO), particularly evident in AI-related stocks in Japan and South Korea," said Fabien Yip, a market analyst at Sydney's IG Group.

Bitcoin company Nakamoto experienced a remarkable 500% increase in revenue during the first quarter, following two strategic acquisitions in February aimed at enhancing its presence in the Bitcoin ecosystem. According to Cointelegraph, despite a net loss of $238.8 million, Nakamoto CEO David Bailey described the quarter as a 'transformational period' for the company. This transformation was marked by the acquisition of Bitcoin-focused news outlet BTC Inc. and investment platform UTXO Management. Nakamoto's revenue sources were diverse, with over $1.1 million generated from its new Bitcoin treasury and derivatives strategy, $800,000 from its media business, $500,000 from healthcare operations, and $200,000 from asset management services. The company attributed a significant portion of its net loss to a $107.7 million non-cash reduction related to a pre-acquisition option and a $102.5 million mark-to-market loss on its 5,058 Bitcoin treasury, as the cryptocurrency's value dropped by 23% during the quarter. The Bitcoin treasury sector has faced challenges over the past year, with Bitcoin's value down 37% from its peak, leading some analysts to question the viability of buy-and-hold strategies. Many Bitcoin treasuries, except for Strategy and Metaplanet, have slowed their Bitcoin purchases over the last year, with some using their Bitcoin reserves to pay off debt. Nakamoto has been significantly impacted by this downturn, with its shares plummeting over 99.2% from their all-time high. The company did not purchase any Bitcoin during the quarter but sold 284 Bitcoin on March 31 to cover operational expenses. Nakamoto's stock (NAKA) rose 2.7% to $0.18 in after-hours trading following the release of its financial results. The company emphasized that BTC Inc. and UTXO Management would be foundational to its long-term growth within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Despite only a partial quarter of contributions from these acquisitions, Nakamoto achieved a sixfold revenue increase, as the deals were finalized on February 20. Looking ahead, CEO David Bailey stated that Nakamoto's focus for the remainder of 2026 is on execution, scaling operating businesses, expanding revenue opportunities, and building durable shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation and a long-term commitment to Bitcoin. One strategy involves using the company's Bitcoin holdings as collateral for yield-generating derivatives strategies. Additionally, Nakamoto plans to wind down its healthcare business by the end of the second quarter to concentrate more on Bitcoin-related activities. The company rebranded from KindlyMD in January after merging with a Utah-based healthcare provider in August.

Binance Blog published a new article, highlighting the transformative impact of cryptocurrency in humanitarian efforts. In 2018, severe flooding devastated Hiroshima, Japan, displacing communities and damaging homes. In response, Binance Charity launched a global crypto donation campaign, raising 61.09 BTC to support affected communities. This initiative demonstrated the potential of blockchain technology to deliver aid faster, with lower fees and greater transparency than traditional methods. The campaign faced a significant challenge: local non-profit organizations (NPOs) in Japan had no prior experience with cryptocurrency. Mai, a Binance user since 2017 and founder of a crypto charity platform in Japan, played a crucial role in bridging this gap. Her efforts were pivotal in converting the donated BTC into approximately 50 million yen, enabling local NPOs to utilize the funds effectively. This process was not only faster but also more cost-efficient than traditional cross-border transfers, allowing more resources to be directed toward relief efforts. Mai's involvement marked a turning point for crypto donations in Japan. The success of the Hiroshima campaign encouraged more organizations to explore digital assets as a viable fundraising channel. Mai continued to assist these organizations in setting up fundraising through Binance, expanding Binance Charity's reach in Japan. This shift in the nonprofit sector's perception of cryptocurrency began with a single, swift conversion, demonstrating the real strength of crypto in humanitarian aid. Since 2018, Binance Charity has contributed over $43.5 million across 86 countries, reaching more than 4 million beneficiaries worldwide. These efforts include disaster relief, humanitarian support, and educational programs aimed at expanding blockchain knowledge. By combining global reach with local action, Binance Charity continues to improve how aid is raised, transferred, and delivered in times of need. Mai's story is part of the "Humans of Binance" series, which highlights real experiences from people worldwide whose lives have been impacted by crypto. This series showcases how Binance users are applying blockchain technology in practical, meaningful ways, extending beyond trading and finance to support humanitarian efforts. The series invites users to share their stories, with the most compelling narratives being turned into short animated films, offering a chance to win a share of 3,000 USDC. Through these stories, Binance aims to demonstrate the real-world impact of crypto on individuals and communities globally.

According to the announcement from Binance, starting from 2026-05-15 00:00 (UTC), the platform will initiate an airdrop campaign for users holding World Liberty Financial USD (USD1). The campaign will distribute a total of $13 million in World Liberty Financial (WLFI) tokens to eligible users. These rewards will be distributed weekly to USD1 holders every Friday during the campaign period, which runs from 2026-05-15 00:00 (UTC) to 2026-06-12 00:00 (UTC). Eligible users must maintain a balance of USD1 in any of the following Binance account categories: Spot Account, Funding Account, Margin Account (using USD1 as collateral in Cross Margin, Isolated Margin, or Portfolio Margin), or USDⓈ-M Futures Account (using USD1 as collateral in USDⓈ-M Futures Accounts, including Multi-Assets mode). Notably, USD1 used as collateral in Binance Futures or Margin accounts will receive a 1.2x bonus multiplier on rewards. Users must maintain at least 0.01 USD1 in their Margin or Futures Accounts to qualify for the bonus rewards, regardless of leverage or open trades. The prize pool of $13 million in WLFI tokens will be distributed over four weekly installments, with $3.25 million allocated each week. Rewards will be airdropped directly to users’ Binance Spot Accounts, with distribution occurring weekly by 18:00 (UTC) every Friday. The weekly reward amount is calculated based on the lowest USD1 balance captured during hourly snapshots each day. The effective Annual Percentage Rate (APR) will be updated after each weekly distribution, taking into account factors such as the lowest balance of daily snapshots and the daily aggregated amount of qualifying balances across all eligible USD1 holders.

Hyperbot data indicates that Machi Big Brother is experiencing a floating loss of $515,000 in Ethereum (ETH) long positions and $25,000 in Bitcoin (BTC) long positions. According to Odaily, these figures reflect the current state of the market for these cryptocurrencies.

ナイジェル・ファラージ氏は、国会議員に就任する直前に、暗号資産億万長者のクリストファー・ハーボーン氏から物議を醸す500万ポンドの支払いを受けていたことが明らかになり、議会による公式調査の対象となっている。批判派は、この支払いは公表されるべきだったと指摘している。

ドナルド・トランプ氏が米国の有力企業経営者らと共に中国に到着したことを受け、ビットコインは8万1000ドル台まで急騰した。これにより、米中貿易交渉で大きな進展があれば、ビットコインが9万ドルに向けてさらなる上昇局面を迎えるのではないかとの観測が広がっている。

アンドリーセン・ホロウィッツとコインベース・ベンチャーズが出資するモバイルDeFiアプリ「Legend」は、1500万ドルの資金調達を行ったものの、事業継続に必要なユーザー数を確保できなかったため、7月12日にサービスを終了する。

市場の上昇が激しいほど、下落の材料を見つけるのは難しくなる――しかし、リスクが消えたわけではなく、ただより深く潜んでいるだけだ。

ウォッシュ氏は6月の初登板で重大な決断を迫られる。金利予測を提出するか否かが、彼の政策スタンスを露呈することになるだろう！棄権は、トランプ大統領からの圧力を回避し、制度改革を推進するための戦略的な選択となる可能性がある。

上院銀行委員会は、309ページに及ぶ「CLARITY法案」の修正案を発表し、14日に審議・採決手続きに入る予定だ。新案は、1月に法案が頓挫した際の諸問題に対処している一方で、多くの実質的な条項が追加されており、注視すべきである。

プロジェクトが最新のKYCに関するアップデートを発表したことを受け、Piコミュニティは怒りの声で沸き立っている。Piネットワークはその厳格な本人確認プロセスで悪名高く、同プロジェクトのKYCプロセスを通過できる成功率はわずか30%にとどまっている。

あるXユーザーが、長年アクセスできなくなっていた古いウォレットから、Claude AIの助けを借りて約5ビットコイン（約40万ドル相当）を取り戻したと語った。

ステーブルコイン法案に潜む「トロイの木馬」、ブレトン・ウッズ体制3.0と米ドル覇権のデジタルな延長。

AIエージェントは、筋肉記憶によって築かれた競争上の障壁を打ち破るかもしれないが、ビジネスロジックや認知的文脈によって形成された競争優位性を揺るがすことはできない。