Metaplanet, a Japanese Bitcoin treasury company, is advancing the listing process for its preferred shares, according to Foresight News. This will mark the seventh preferred stock in the Japanese market and the first perpetual preferred stock. The listing review will assess the company's dividend capabilities across various market conditions, considering Bitcoin revenue performance over the past six quarters. Metaplanet plans to increase dividend distribution frequency post-listing, potentially moving to monthly payments. The company is currently collaborating with partners to enhance infrastructure, ensuring compliance with Japanese regulatory and market practices. Despite the listing process taking longer than anticipated, Metaplanet emphasizes the importance of this endeavor, believing that reliable operating cash flow and a long-term growth strategy can effectively address the yield shortfall in Japan's capital markets.

On May 13, Mitsubishi UFJ analysts reported that the British pound might face renewed downward pressure due to uncertainties surrounding potential leadership challenges to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. According to Jin10, analysts highlighted that this political turmoil is particularly untimely as Middle Eastern conflicts elevate global inflation risks. They suggest that with ongoing and possibly intensifying political uncertainty, the pound may enter a new cycle of weak performance. The bank noted that if Starmer is ousted and a new leader implements more left-leaning policies, the euro-to-pound exchange rate could rise above 0.90.

Former Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda stated that if the conflict in Iran continues, the Bank of Japan may be compelled to accelerate policy normalization and even tighten monetary policy to address inflation. According to Jin10, Kuroda emphasized the potential economic impacts of prolonged geopolitical tensions, suggesting that Japan's central bank might need to adjust its strategies to mitigate inflationary pressures.

이베이(eBay)는 게임스톱(GameStop)이 제시한 555억 달러 규모의 야심 찬 인수 제안을 단호히 거부하며, 이 제안을 “신뢰할 수 없고 매력적이지 않다”고 일축했고, 이에 따라 게임스톱의 확대되는 비트코인 전략이 현실적으로 지속 가능할지에 대한 격렬한 논쟁이 다시 불붙었다.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is introducing a new campaign for KGST Simple Earn Flexible Products, offering users the opportunity to earn up to 10% APR during the promotion period. This initiative includes exclusive Bonus Tiered APRs in addition to Real-Time APR rewards. The promotion is set to run from 2026-05-14 00:00 (UTC) to 2026-06-13 23:59 (UTC), with subscriptions available on a first-come, first-served basis. Users participating in the campaign can expect rewards distribution in two formats: Bonus Tiered APR, which will be credited to users' Spot Accounts daily, starting the day after accrual begins, and Real-Time APR, which accumulates in users' Earn Accounts every minute. The KGST Flexible Products offer a 10% APR, combining both Bonus Tiered APR and Real-Time APR. Subscription limits are set between 1 KGST and 1,000,000 KGST, with tier ranges affecting the APR based on the subscription amount. To get started, users can purchase KGST through various payment methods, including Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and SWIFT Bank Transfer. Alternatively, users can deposit KGST directly into their Binance account and subscribe to the Simple Earn Flexible Products to begin earning APR rewards. It is important to note that only users who complete identity verification during the promotion period are eligible for rewards, and sub-accounts do not qualify. Binance emphasizes that changes to the Simple Earn Rewards Rate will be published on the platform periodically. Users are advised to refer to the Binance Simple Earn Terms & Conditions and Risk Warning for detailed information. The platform reserves the right to amend or vary the terms and conditions of the promotion without prior notice, including canceling, extending, or suspending the campaign. Participants are bound by these amendments, and any dishonest behavior may result in disqualification from reward eligibility.

Alibaba has announced that its AI-related product revenue reached RMB 8.971 billion, marking triple-digit year-over-year growth for the 11th consecutive quarter. According to NS3.AI, the company's Cloud Intelligence Group saw a 38% increase in revenue, totaling RMB 41.626 billion for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. Alibaba attributed the accelerated growth in external commercialization revenue, which rose by 40% year over year, primarily to the expansion of its public cloud business and the adoption of AI-related products.

On May 13, Jin10 reported that Fuda Alloy issued a notice regarding unusual stock activity. The company's stock price experienced a cumulative deviation of 100% over ten consecutive trading days from April 27 to May 13, 2026, indicating severe abnormal fluctuations. According to Jin10, the recent volatility in the company's stock price significantly deviates from market trends, posing a risk of excessive speculation. After conducting a self-examination and verifying with the controlling shareholder, the company confirmed that its production and operations are normal, with no undisclosed significant matters. In the first quarter of 2026, Fuda Alloy achieved a net profit attributable to the parent company's owners of 181.0643 million yuan (unaudited), showing substantial growth compared to the same period last year. The company cautions that fluctuations in silver prices may introduce uncertainty to its future performance, posing a risk of performance volatility.

메타 플랫폼스는 유럽연합 집행위원회가 제기한 반독점 우려를 해소하기 위해 유럽 내 경쟁사 AI 챗봇 업체들에 1개월간 왓츠앱 무료 이용권을 제공하고 있다. 이번 조치는 양측이 신속한 합의에 도달하기 위해 노력하는 가운데, 전 세계 매출의 최대 10%에 달하는 벌금을 피하기 위한 것이다.

2026년 4월, 신화 그룹의 홍콩 증시 공시로 인해 후오비(Huobi)의 창립자 리린이 다시 시장의 주목을 받게 되었다.

Shai-Hulud는 오픈소스 소프트웨어 공급망을 겨냥한 중대한 사이버 보안 위협으로, 자체 확산 능력을 갖춘 npm 악성 웜 바이러스이며 오픈소스 생태계를 감염시킵니다.

일본 블록체인 재단은 기업 간 결제, 송금 및 디지털 자산 결제를 위해 ‘EJPY’라는 엔화 담보 스테이블코인을 ‘재팬 오픈 체인(Japan Open Chain)’과 이더리움(Ethereum) 플랫폼에 출시할 계획이다. 일본 내 기업과 은행들이 스테이블코인 시장에 적극적으로 진출함에 따라, 이 프로젝트는 일본의 100만 엔 송금 한도가 적용되지 않는 신뢰 기반 구조를 채택했다.

지수는 계속 오르고 있지만, 수익을 내기 위해서는 소수의 주요 테마에 점점 더 의존하게 되고 있다. 따라서 진짜 위험한 것은 기회를 놓치는 것이 아니라, 여전히 저점 장세 때의 포지션 관리 습관을 고수하는 것이다.

월스트리트, JP모건, 13조 달러 규모의 리포 시장… 블록체인이 조용히 판도를 바꾸고 있다. 골든파이낸스, 대중의 시야 밖에서 한 블록체인의 혁명이 펼쳐지고 있다.

크리스토퍼 델가도는 미국 검찰이 그가 3억 2,800만 달러 규모의 대규모 암호화폐 폰지 사기를 주도해 일반 미국인들의 저축을 탕진하고, 그 자금으로 고급 부동산과 호화로운 행사, 사치스러운 생활 방식을 누렸다고 기소한 데 이어 투자자들에게 공개적으로 사과했다.

현재 AI 컴퓨팅 파워 시장은 광범위하고 건전한 시장 수요에 의해 지탱되고 있는 것이 아니라, OpenAI와 Anthropic이라는 두 기업에 크게 의존하고 있을 가능성이 있다.

월스트리트, 블록체인 도입… 뉴욕증권거래소(NYSE)의 토큰화 증권 거래 프레임워크 전면 시행