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.

지난 1년 동안 DeepSeek이 외부에 준 충격이 주로 모델 성능의 ‘강렬한 미학’에서 비롯되었다면, 이번에 공개된 ‘Agent Harness 제품 매니저’ 채용 공고는 그야말로 심오한 의미를 지닌 전략적 행보라 할 수 있다.

대학 교육을 받았음에도 불구하고 2026년에 일자리를 구하지 못한다면, 그것은 전적으로 당신 자신의 문제입니다. 죄송하지만, 이것이 바로 현실입니다.

‘골든 위클리’는 골든파이낸스가 선보이는 주간 블록체인 업계 요약 코너로, 한 주간의 주요 뉴스, 채굴 업계 정보, 프로젝트 동향, 기술 발전 등 업계 소식을 다룹니다.

이란 휴전 협정으로 인해 극단적인 리스크가 완화되면서 전 세계 위험 자산이 광범위하게 반등했으나, 골드만삭스는 이번 상승세 속에 "안도감의 대가"가 도사리고 있다고 경고했다.

대부분의 미국 은행들이 ‘Operation Chokepoint 2.0(제2차 초크포인트 작전)’ 기간 동안 잇달아 암호화폐 기업들에 문을 닫았을 때, 재키 레세스는 정반대의 행보를 보였다.

국경 간 결제, 규제, 라틴아메리카 1,000억 달러 송금 시장의 함정: 업계가 일제히 함정에 빠지다. 진정한 수익은 멕시코에 있지 않다. 골든파이낸스, 모두가 몰려드는 이 분야는 사실 위축되고 있다.

10년 동안 이어져 온 암호화폐의 법적 지위 논란은 ‘CLARITY 법안’이 추진되면서 흥미로운 전환점을 맞이하고 있으며, 이는 비트코인을 명확한 규제 정의의 문턱으로 몰고 가고 있다.

실물 자산의 토큰화가 마침내 실시간으로 정산될 수 있게 됨으로써, RWA는 비로소 온체인 전환의 마지막 단계를 완수하게 된다.

예측 시장은 비록 민간 도박에서 비롯되었지만, 현대 금융 시장 메커니즘과 정보 분석을 결합하여 독특한 정보 집약 메커니즘을 형성함으로써, 현대 금융 메커니즘의 지원을 받아 예측이 새로운 가치를 창출할 수 있게 되었습니다.

골든파이낸스가 암호화폐 및 블록체인 업계 아침 뉴스레터 《골든 모닝 8시》 3060호를 발행하며, 가장 최신의 암호화폐 및 블록체인 업계 소식을 전해드립니다.