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According to CoinEdition on May 12, Google’s Threat Intelligence Group released a report warning that attackers have used large language models in real-world cyberattacks affecting global systems, and confirmed that hackers have developed a Python-based zero-day vulnerability that can bypass two-factor authentication (2FA) security mechanisms; Google said that related activity is linked to state-sponsored cyberattacks and the abuse of AI tools within underground hacker networks. Specific Applica

A Korean crypto trader, Definalist, posted on social media on May 12, saying that during Upbit’s listing process for WIF and VVV in the recent period, it found several addresses that had been funded via deposits from Upbit’s hot wallets. These addresses allegedly bought the tokens before their listing on Upbit and then quickly sold them after the tokens were listed, suggesting potential “front-running” behavior by a mouse account. Definalist’s Allegation Details According to Definalist’s public

According to CoinDesk’s May 12 report, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday officially released the latest version of its cryptocurrency market structure bill, the “CLARITY Act.” The text totals 309 pages and is being prepared for the committee hearing and vote scheduled for May 14. In a statement, Committee Chair Tim Scott said the bill puts consumers first and ensures the future of finance remains in the United States. Bill Core Provisions: Stablecoin Yield Limits and DeFi Protections

According to Coin Edition on May 12, during this season’s Premier League, the Lloyds Bank Group recorded an increase of 36% in football-related ticket scam cases compared with last year. Football scam cases currently account for nearly one-third of all ticket scam cases tracked by Lloyds Bank, and victims lose an average of 215 British pounds per case. Investigators simultaneously warned that scam activities packaged with crypto fan tokens and event-themed digital assets are heating up. Lloyds B

Konvy, a Thai beauty ecommerce platform, has raised US$22 million in a Series B round led by Japan's Cool Japan Fund, with participation from Insignia Ventures Partners, according to Insignia Ventures Partners. The funding backs the company's expansion outside Thailand, particularly into the

According to a May 12 report by the Los Angeles Times, James Comer, chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, sent a formal letter to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to investigate potential conflicts of interest between Altman’s personal investments and OpenAI’s company operations; the letter asks OpenAI responsible officials to provide a briefing by May 22. Core Allegations in the Letter: Helion Proposed Investment and Related Interests According to Comer’s letter and the Los

Democratic Party legislator Park Min-gyu called for accelerated legal and regulatory reforms in South Korea's blockchain and stablecoin industries at a seminar held on June 12 at 2 PM in the National Assembly Building's Room 3. Speaking at an event titled "U.S. Stablecoin AML Regulatory Framework an

Spain’s National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) on May 11 fined former Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué €200k, finding that his January 2021 conduct of using insider information to buy shares of professional health company Aspy Global Services constituted “very serious” market manipulation. Details of the insider trading incident According to the CNMV ruling, on January 20, 2021, Piqué learned from Aspy’s major shareholder Francisco José Elías Navarro that Atrys Health was about to launch a

SNS has expanded the utility of its .sol domains through a new integration with PoH Network, introducing enhanced on-chain identity verification features within the Solana ecosystem, according to an announcement dated May 11, 2026. The collaboration is designed to help differentiate human users

South Korean Democratic Party legislator Min Byung-deok said on December 12 that the United States views stablecoin regulation as an extension of dollar hegemony strategy rather than mere financial oversight, and that Korea must redesign its digital asset regulatory framework accordingly. Min made t

According to Decrypt’s report on May 12, Keel Infrastructure Corp. (formerly Bitfarms Ltd.) released its Q1 2026 financial results, recording a net loss of $145 million, with quarterly revenue down 23% year over year to approximately $37 million. This is the company’s first quarterly report issued under the Keel brand. Q1 2026 Key Financial Highlights According to Keel’s official financial report, the company’s key financial metrics for Q1 2026 are as follows: Net loss: $145 million Quarterly re

Ripple and Ondo Finance tested a cross-border tokenized Treasury redemption that combined XRP Ledger settlement with Mastercard messaging and JPMorgan bank rails, according to the pilot announcement. The transaction processed the tokenized asset leg in under five seconds on the XRP Ledger, while Mas

Draftkings and Flutter Entertainment have both moved into market-making on prediction-market platforms, escalating from consumer-facing products into the financial infrastructure of an industry that built its identity on peer-to-peer trading. The Q1 2026 earnings disclosures establish that the

According to CoinDesk’s report on May 12, NFT project Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) has launched a P2P trading marketplace, allowing users to use APE tokens on ApeChain to directly buy and sell BAYC apparel, collectibles, artworks, and various limited items from the club. BAYC P2P Marketplace Features and Platform Architecture According to CoinDesk’s report, the BAYC P2P marketplace is built on ApeChain, enabling users to conduct peer-to-peer trades directly using APE tokens. The trading categorie

Iran War Triggers Historic Oil Shortage Shell CEO Wael Sawan warned on May 11, 2026, during the company's first-quarter earnings call that the global oil market is short almost 1 billion barrels of crude due to months of disruption triggered by the Iran war. According to Sawan, the oil had

According to the latest blog post published on May 12 by crypto trader and Maelstrom Fund manager Arthur Hayes, Hayes said that the Bitcoin bull market truly began when the Iran–U.S. conflict erupted on February 28. Hayes expects that once Bitcoin breaks through $90k, the rally will accelerate, and reclaiming the $126k all-time high is “inevitable.” Macroeconomic Drivers: AI CapEx, War Spending, and Fiat Expansion In his blog post, Hayes believes the following macro factors will continue to driv

Lawsuit and Allegations Meta faced a new legal challenge on May 11 when the Santa Clara County government in California filed a lawsuit alleging the company knowingly profited from billions of fraudulent advertisements on Facebook and Instagram, according to the county's legal filing. Tony