Boyaa Interactive anticipates a net loss of HK$470 million to HK$500 million for the first quarter of 2026, primarily due to valuation losses on its Bitcoin holdings. According to NS3.AI, this projected loss represents a 110% to 120% increase compared to the same period last year. Despite this, the company reported improved profitability in its core gaming business.

Israeli Defense Forces leaders have stated that the military is ready to resume combat operations if required. According to Odaily, this announcement underscores the preparedness of the Israeli military amid ongoing tensions.

Binance founder CZ said the most important work in crypto right now is making blockchain infrastructure "agentic ready" — so that AI agents can transact, store data, and execute trades natively. Speaking at Binance Online on May 13, CZ said payments are the most obvious intersection. "Payments is definitely one of them. We want to make all crypto infrastructure agentic ready. So when agents want to use crypto, they can call a skill or API and the agents can just use it." He outlined three specific infrastructure requirements. "The infrastructure should be micropayment ready, large amounts of data ready. If agents want to save a large amount of data in a decentralized fashion, we need to have the infrastructure for it. And we need to be able to support fast, high volume, but low transaction values of each agent." CZ said the biggest user-facing shift will come in trading. "Agents should do all the trading for you. You shouldn't have to click on a chart, enter a price, enter a number on your mobile phone, and then click a button. That's just clunky. You should just say, look, I want to convert ten percent of my portfolio or ten percent of my stablecoins into BNB. And the agent just does it for you in the background. You'll figure out the best price, where to do it, etc." On capital deployment, CZ echoed Chamath Palihapitiya's view that infrastructure offers steadier — if lower-multiple — returns. "In AI infrastructure, you can deploy a very large amount of capital, and the return multiple-wise may be smaller than a very successful software or model or language model company. But the return will be very steady." He acknowledged the competitive dynamic now reshaping software. "With the advancement of AI, creating new software is much easier now. For somebody to copy somebody else's software idea, it's going to become cheaper and easier. But software does have network effects. Once you build a platform, users are with you. I don't know how those forces will converge over time."

Binance founder CZ said AI agents will likely outperform most human financial advisors — and that Binance has already deployed AI trading bots that operate within user-controlled risk parameters. Speaking at Binance Online on May 13, CZ acknowledged the current risk profile of fully autonomous AI investing. "For agents to handle large amounts of money for you is right now a little bit risky because AI is so new. They don't have a lot of guardrails around them." He pointed to a feature Binance has already shipped. "Binance already released some AI trading bots or agents, and they can work on a segregated wallet. So you can limit the amount of funds that the AI agents have access to. What I read online is the feedback is actually quite positive. People are able to use different agents to do different strategies." CZ said the user experience shift is the most significant change. "This type of strategies, you don't have to code yourself anymore. You can just have a conversation as a prompt. So I advise people to try it." He was direct on where AI will replace traditional finance professionals. "AI will be very good financial advisors. Many of us have financial advisors who are humans. But to be very frank, there are some really good ones, but the average financial advisor is not that great." He explained the structural weakness of the existing advisor model. "They're just people who give you random advice — sort of random advice to get you to buy stuff. The advice is generic. It's not individually tailored. They don't understand your background. They don't understand a lot about you. So I think agents will be much better on those fronts."

Malawi is grappling with significant economic challenges as the ongoing conflict in Iran continues to impact global markets. Bloomberg posted on X that the country is experiencing the second-highest fuel prices worldwide, exacerbating the cost of living for its citizens. Additionally, a scarcity of fertilizer is threatening agricultural productivity, raising concerns about potential food shortages. The situation in Malawi highlights the broader implications of geopolitical tensions on smaller economies. As fuel prices soar, transportation and production costs are rising, putting pressure on local businesses and consumers. The fertilizer shortage further complicates the agricultural sector, which is crucial for Malawi's economy and food security. These developments underscore the interconnectedness of global events and their far-reaching effects on nations like Malawi, which are vulnerable to external economic shocks. The government and international partners are urged to address these challenges to mitigate the impact on the population.

Kevin Warsh has been facing a crisis even before he has officially taken office as Chairman of the Federal Reserve.

Only three companies worldwide can produce HBM4, and one of them will be shut down for 18 days. Micron, as the only supplier with a factory in the United States, will be the biggest beneficiary.

On May 11, Google's Threat Intelligence team (GTIG) released a quarterly threat intelligence report that documented something that had never happened before.

eBay has firmly rejected GameStop’s ambitious $55.5 billion to acquire the company, dimissing the offer as "neither credible nor attractive" and reigniting intense debate over whether GameStop's growing Bitcoin strategy can realistically sustain itself.

Meta Platforms is offering rival AI chatbots one month of free access to WhatsApp in Europe to address antitrust concerns raised by the European Commission. The move aims to avoid a potential fine of up to 10% of its global revenue while both sides try to reach a quick agreement.

In April 2026, a Hong Kong stock announcement by Newfire Group brought Huobi founder Li Lin back into the market spotlight.

Shai-Hulud is a significant cybersecurity threat targeting the open-source software supply chain. It is a self-propagating npm malicious worm that infects the open-source ecosystem.

Japan Blockchain Foundation plans to launch a yen-backed stablecoin called EJPY on Japan Open Chain and Ethereum for business payments, remittances and digital asset settlements. The project uses a trust-based structure without Japan’s 1 million yen transfer cap, as more Japanese firms and banks push into stablecoins.

The index is still rising, but making money is increasingly reliant on a few leading sectors. So the real danger is not missing out, but maintaining the position habits used when the market was at a low point.

Wall Street, JPMorgan Chase, the $13 trillion buyback market is being quietly rewritten by blockchain. Golden Finance reports that a blockchain revolution is unfolding in key areas beyond the public eye.