On May 17, 2026, 22:24 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has dropped below 78,000 USDT and is now trading at 77,984.390625 USDT, with a narrowed 0.37% decrease in 24 hours.

Figure Technology Solutions' first-quarter results have reinforced Bernstein's thesis on the potential of blockchain marketplaces. According to NS3.AI, analysts at Bernstein have identified a $4 trillion opportunity in tokenized credit. They noted that live blockchain data indicates a robust second quarter ahead and suggested that FIGR stock might increasingly correlate with blockchain loan volumes.

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.

過去1年間、DeepSeekが世間に与えた衝撃は主にモデルの能力による「圧倒的な力」によるものだったとすれば、今回公開された「Agent Harness プロダクトマネージャー」のポジションは、極めて意義深い戦略的な一手と言えるだろう。

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イランの停戦合意により、市場の下方リスクが後退し、世界のリスク資産は広範囲にわたり反発した。しかし、ゴールドマン・サックスは、この上昇には「安堵の代償」が潜んでいると警告している。

米国の多くの銀行が「オペレーション・チョークポイント2.0」の期間中、相次いで暗号資産企業への融資を停止する中、ジャッキー・レセスはそれとは正反対の行動をとった。

クロスボーダー決済、規制、ラテンアメリカの1000億ドル規模の送金市場に潜む罠：業界全体が落とし穴に嵌る　真の利益はメキシコにはない　ゴールデン・ファイナンス、誰もが殺到するこの分野は、実は縮小しつつある。

10年に及ぶ暗号資産をめぐる権限争いは、ビットコインを明確な規制上の定義の瀬戸際に追いやる「CLARITY法」の推進に伴い、興奮を呼ぶ転換点を迎えている。

実物資産のトークン化がついにリアルタイム決済を実現し、RWAはようやくブロックチェーンへの移行という「最後の1マイル」を完走したと言える。

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