Bitcoin is encountering resistance around the $82,000 mark, as indicated by the convergence of the upper Bollinger Band at $82,970 and the 200-day moving average at $82,278. According to NS3.AI, BTC/USD has managed to close above the 20-week moving average for four consecutive weeks, suggesting a potential shift in market dynamics.

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

The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $2.69T, down by -0.29% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data. Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $79,844 and $81,325 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $81,170, up by 0.52%. Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include COS, INJ, and MITO, up by 47%, 21%, and 16%, respectively. Top stories of the day: Charles Schwab Opens Crypto Accounts to Retail Clients JPMorgan Plans Ethereum-Based Tokenized Money Market Fund Crypto News: ETH/BTC Ratio Falls to 10-Month Low — Ether's Underperformance Against Bitcoin Signals Weakening Risk Appetite Buffett Indicator Hits Record 230% — What the US Stock Market's Extreme Valuation Means for Crypto Silver Hits Two-Month High at $87 — On-Chain Whale Short Position Just 2.5% From Liquidation eBay Rejects GameStop's $56 Billion Takeover Bid, Calling It "Neither Credible Nor Attractive" Market movers: ETH: $2318.56 (+1.46%) BNB: $685.14 (+3.89%) XRP: $1.4639 (+0.56%) SOL: $95.77 (+0.23%) TRX: $0.3504 (+0.29%) DOGE: $0.11279 (+3.16%) WBTC: $80971.77 (+0.39%) U: $1.0002 (+0.00%) ADA: $0.2757 (+0.36%) XAUT: $4685.24 (-0.17%) Top gainers on Binance: COS/USDT (+47%) INJ/USDT (+21%) MITO/USDT (+16%)

KRWQ, a stablecoin pegged to the Korean won, has been launched on the Solana blockchain to facilitate KRW-denominated trading applications. According to NS3.AI, this expansion aims to enhance trading capabilities on the network. Initially listed on EDX Markets in March, KRWQ is available across spot and perpetual markets, including Korean won perpetual futures on EDXM International. However, the stablecoin is not yet available to South Korean investors as regulations under the Digital Asset Basic Act are still being formulated.

Jupiter Asset Management has increased its holdings in European government bonds. According to Jin10, the firm believes that market expectations regarding the European Central Bank's interest rate hikes are overly aggressive.

OpenAI is currently investigating several service disruptions, according to ChainCatcher. The official status page indicates that the Codex 5.5 engine is experiencing a high error rate, significantly impacting free users. Additionally, all Codex users are facing increased latency with GPT 5.5. The Realtime API's SIP/WebRTC processes have also been interrupted, with the issue marked as 'under investigation' by OpenAI. These disruptions have persisted for several hours. The impact of these issues varies depending on the subscription level and the models and features being used.

Circle has issued approximately 500 million USDC on the Solana blockchain in the past 24 hours. According to Odaily, this development was monitored by SolanaFloor.

On May 13, a significant transaction was detected involving a large cryptocurrency holder. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the whale withdrew 3.79 million LIT tokens from centralized exchanges (CEX) and deposited them into Lighter Vault. The transaction is valued at approximately $3.55 million. This movement highlights the ongoing activity and strategic maneuvers within the cryptocurrency market.

The agenda for Binance Online, set to broadcast live on Binance Square from 11:00 AM UTC on May 13, reads less like a typical conference rundown and more like a map of crypto's most consequential narratives. Four hours of programming pull together voices from Binance leadership, layer-one ecosystems, institutional finance, venture capital, and independent research — a lineup that reflects how rapidly the industry's center of gravity is shifting from speculation to infrastructure.For builders, investors, and policymakers tracking the next phase, the session themes are as telling as the speakers themselves.Scaling From 300 Million to 3 Billion UsersThe day opens with Binance Co-CEOs Yi He and Richard Teng outlining a "300 Million to 3 Billion" vision — a framing that puts user growth, not price action, at the heart of the industry's next decade. It's a thesis that aligns with where serious capital is positioning: distribution and utility over short-term cycles.That conversation extends into The Evolution Era, where Teng is joined by Lily Liu of the Solana Foundation and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse to discuss scalability, developer adoption, and the institutional integration now defining the maturity curve.Where Smart Money Is Actually GoingThe capital allocation panel — featuring Chamath Palihapitiya, Binance founder CZ, and Anthony Pompliano — is positioned to be one of the day's most-watched segments. The framing, "Where Smart Money Is Moving Now," signals a focus on emerging narratives, sector rotation, and how sophisticated investors are reading conditions that retail often catches late.For those building research discipline, the BYOR (Build Your Own Research) framework session with Messari, DL Research, and CoinMarketCap offers a practical counterweight — a reminder that conviction without methodology rarely survives a full cycle.Bitcoin, Tokenization, and the Institutional BridgeTwo sessions stand out for anyone tracking the convergence of crypto and traditional finance:Adam Back on Bitcoin's Long ArcAdam Back, CEO of Blockstream and one of the few names cited in the original Bitcoin whitepaper, will revisit the cypherpunk foundations and discuss Bitcoin's long-term significance — a perspective worth absorbing as ETF flows and sovereign accumulation reshape the asset's identity.BlackRock on Tokenizing Capital MarketsRob Goldstein, COO of BlackRock, joins Binance's SVP of Finance Kaiser Ng for a conversation on tokenization — arguably the clearest signal of how the largest asset manager in the world views on-chain infrastructure as core to the future of capital markets.AI, Stablecoins, and the BNB Chain RoadmapNina Rong of BNB Chain leadership will outline priorities around stablecoins, real-world assets (RWAs), and agentic finance — three categories absorbing disproportionate developer attention this cycle. Ella Zhang of YZi Labs follows with a session on the blockchain-AI convergence, while Thomas Gregory, Binance's VP of Payments, addresses what it takes to turn crypto into everyday financial utility.Why This Event MattersBeyond the $10,000 in live giveaways and the 3,000 USDC pre-registration reward pool, Binance Online is positioned as a state-of-the-industry briefing. The selection of speakers — spanning Solana, Ripple, BlackRock, Blockstream, and top research desks — suggests Binance is using the platform to frame the conversation, not just host it.For anyone serious about understanding the forces shaping crypto's next chapter, the agenda is a strong indication of where the smart attention is going. Pre-registration is open on Binance Square.

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.

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Christopher Delgado has publicly apologized to investors after US prosecutors accused him of orchestrating a massive $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme that allegedly drained the savings of ordinary Americans while funding luxury properties, lavish events and extravagant lifestyles.

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