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On May 14, the Market Oversight Division and the Division of Clearing and Risk of the CFTC (U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission) announced that they have issued a no-action letter regarding swap-related recordkeeping requirements and full collateralization event derivatives contract trading data reporting to the Swap Data Repository (SDR), and that they do not recommend enforcement against designated contract markets (DCMs), derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs), and their participants

Japanese investors net sold U.S. government, agency, and local authority bonds totaling 4.67 trillion yen (about $29.6 billion) in the first quarter of 2026 (through March 31), according to balance of payments data released by Japan on Wednesday. This was the largest-scale selloff since Q2 2022. The key factor triggering this selloff was a roughly 50% surge in oil prices during the period, accelerating expectations of inflation. Japan Q1 U.S. Treasury selloff data: Scale, types, and historical c

Trump Mobile, under the Trump Action Company, announced on May 14 that the long-delayed T1 phone will officially begin shipping next week. The shipping date had been postponed multiple times before, and customer support is also very limited. After the announcement, the TRUMP token fell by about 5%; based on its decline from the peak, the cumulative drop is now approaching 90%. The manufacturer identity of the T1 phone has not yet been officially confirmed. T1 Phone: Confirmed and Unconfirmed Man

Tokyo-listed company Metaplanet disclosed on May 14 that in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 it recorded a net loss of 1.15T yen (about $725 million), primarily due to an accounting valuation loss caused by a drop in the Bitcoin (BTC) price at the end of the first quarter. Despite this, Metaplanet continues to accumulate, with its BTC holdings increasing to 40,177 BTC. BTC Holdings Data: 40,177 BTC and Japan Market Share The key BTC holdings figures confirmed in Metaplanet’s Q1 report are:

Solana asset management firm DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV) disclosed on May 13 that over the past year, SOL per share grew 108%, and it currently holds 2,294,576 SOL. Q1 total revenue reached $2.66 million, up 827% year over year. DFDV stock closed on Wednesday down 3.13% to $4.65. Three confirmed strategies for SOL growth per share DeFi Development Corp attributed its 108% year-over-year growth in SOL per share to three “unconventional” strategies defined by the company: Internal staking (throu

SEC officials discussed modernizing securities rules that could affect crypto-linked public companies, with senior regulators openly questioning whether decades-old frameworks still fit digital asset markets. Division of Corporation Finance Director Jim Moloney said the agency wants to reduce

Wells Fargo has increased its exposure to Ethereum ETFs, showing that major banks are taking ETH more seriously in 2026. The move comes as institutional demand for Ethereum keeps rising across Wall Street. Ethereum ETFs Gain Momentum Spot Ethereum ETFs have attracted strong inflows over the

On May 14, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that companies that intend to switch to Codex within the next 30 days can receive a two-month full Enterprise version usage license. Companies can submit an application form through the official OpenAI website, or redeem using promotional codes from partner channels (such as Stripe Atlas). Promotion Terms and Confirmed Redemption Channels Redemption deadline: Within 30 days from the date of the announcement Redemption channels (two confirmed): Submit an

Politico on May 13 published a poll by Public First surveying 2,035 American adults showing that only 4% of respondents said that when deciding whom to vote for, they would factor in politicians’ positions on cryptocurrency policy. The top three issues respondents want Congress to prioritize, in order, are: affordable housing, consumer fraud protection, and lowering bank fees. Politico/Public First poll: confirmed full data Based on the polling confirmation data released by Politico (sample size

Peter Brandt warned that bitcoin has not formed a recognizable bottom, citing a possible bear channel from the February low. His key trigger is an ATR close below $79,145, which he said could signal renewed downside. Key Takeaways: Brandt said bitcoin has not completed a recognizable bottom

Anthropic officially launched “Claude for Small Business” (CSB) on May 13, enabling small and medium-sized business owners to activate CSB features in Claude Cowork and integrate seven major platforms including Intuit QuickBooks and PayPal to run business processes such as payroll planning, end-of-month bookkeeping, and sales analytics. Confirmed Technical Specifications for CSB: 15 Ready-to-Use Workflows and Seven Platforms According to the product description published by Anthropic, CSB includ

BNB Chain announced on May 14 that it has launched an on-chain agent framework based on the ERC-8004 standard, enabling self-directed AI agents to obtain decentralized identities, perform peer-to-peer payments, delegate tasks to other agents via ERC-8183, and accumulate verifiable reputation records on 8004scan. The entire system runs completely on-chain, featuring auditable transactions and hierarchical agent relationships. Confirmation Function Modules of the BNB Chain ERC-8004 Framework Core

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse on May 13 praised the U.S. Senate Banking Committee’s advancement of the “CLARITY Act” on X, saying crypto assets should receive the same rules and protections as other asset classes, and adding, “If the world’s largest economies are to take a leading role in crypto—and it must—now is the time.” Ripple executives’ specific positions and cited figures Two positions confirmed by Brad Garlinghouse on X: first, Ripple supports the “CLARITY Act,” because “crypto assets sh

According to Decrypt on May 14, Sasha Mills, an Executive Director of the Bank of England, announced at the Financial Times Digital Assets Summit that the Bank of England views stablecoins as “a new form of money,” and confirmed that applications for “systemic stablecoins” will be opened before the end of the year. Because these stablecoins are widely used for payments, they may pose risks to financial stability in the UK, and will be directly regulated by the Bank of England. Systemic vs. Non-S

Renowned crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett disclosed on X on May 14 that a bipartisan senators’ working group negotiating to get the Democrats to make concessions on at least two unresolved issues ended without results during the overnight session on Wednesday (May 13 local time). Terrett confirmed there was substantive progress on the moral issues negotiation, but the final breakdown came from disagreements over the wording changes to the BRCA (the “Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act”) provisi

Pi Network released an April progress update on May 13, showing that the entire network has more than 18.1 million fully verified users and has completed more than 16.72 million mainnet migrations. In April alone, it completed over 100k KYC approvals and 30k mainnet migrations. However, multiple pioneers left comments under the announcement, saying their application has been stuck in the “pending KYC” status for a long time after preliminary approval, without receiving final approval. Pi Network

Fidelity Investments stated on X on May 14, praising the Senate Banking Committee’s push for the CLARITY Act, saying it provides a “balanced regulatory approach.” If passed, it would give legal clarity to the digital assets market, benefit U.S. investors, and help maintain the United States’ leading position in the global digital assets space. CLARITY Act Legislative Timeline: Confirmed Key Dates and Milestones July 2025: Passed in the House of Representatives with 294 votes in favor and 134 aga

According to data compiled by Nikkei cited by Bitcoin.com News on May 14, in March, the settlement value of China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) reached about $214 billion (1.46 trillion Yuan), up 50% from the previous month and triple versus the same period in 2021. The data reflects that Iran and Russia have largely exited the US dollar settlement system. CIPS System March Data: Confirmed Figures Based on the Nikkei report cited by Bitcoin.com News, confirmed figures are as fol

Reuters published an exclusive report on May 14, citing statements from three Iraqi security and military officials, one Western official, and two people familiar with the matter. The report says Saudi fighter jets bombed militia targets in Iraq associated with Iran near the northern border of Saudi Arabia; Kuwait also reportedly carried out retaliatory strikes against Iraqi militia positions. Known details of the Saudi airstrikes: statements from sources According to Reuters, statements from th