Metaplanet, a Japanese Bitcoin treasury company, is advancing the listing process for its preferred shares, according to Foresight News. This will mark the seventh preferred stock in the Japanese market and the first perpetual preferred stock. The listing review will assess the company's dividend capabilities across various market conditions, considering Bitcoin revenue performance over the past six quarters. Metaplanet plans to increase dividend distribution frequency post-listing, potentially moving to monthly payments. The company is currently collaborating with partners to enhance infrastructure, ensuring compliance with Japanese regulatory and market practices. Despite the listing process taking longer than anticipated, Metaplanet emphasizes the importance of this endeavor, believing that reliable operating cash flow and a long-term growth strategy can effectively address the yield shortfall in Japan's capital markets.

On May 13, Mitsubishi UFJ analysts reported that the British pound might face renewed downward pressure due to uncertainties surrounding potential leadership challenges to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. According to Jin10, analysts highlighted that this political turmoil is particularly untimely as Middle Eastern conflicts elevate global inflation risks. They suggest that with ongoing and possibly intensifying political uncertainty, the pound may enter a new cycle of weak performance. The bank noted that if Starmer is ousted and a new leader implements more left-leaning policies, the euro-to-pound exchange rate could rise above 0.90.

Former Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda stated that if the conflict in Iran continues, the Bank of Japan may be compelled to accelerate policy normalization and even tighten monetary policy to address inflation. According to Jin10, Kuroda emphasized the potential economic impacts of prolonged geopolitical tensions, suggesting that Japan's central bank might need to adjust its strategies to mitigate inflationary pressures.

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.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is introducing a new campaign for KGST Simple Earn Flexible Products, offering users the opportunity to earn up to 10% APR during the promotion period. This initiative includes exclusive Bonus Tiered APRs in addition to Real-Time APR rewards. The promotion is set to run from 2026-05-14 00:00 (UTC) to 2026-06-13 23:59 (UTC), with subscriptions available on a first-come, first-served basis. Users participating in the campaign can expect rewards distribution in two formats: Bonus Tiered APR, which will be credited to users' Spot Accounts daily, starting the day after accrual begins, and Real-Time APR, which accumulates in users' Earn Accounts every minute. The KGST Flexible Products offer a 10% APR, combining both Bonus Tiered APR and Real-Time APR. Subscription limits are set between 1 KGST and 1,000,000 KGST, with tier ranges affecting the APR based on the subscription amount. To get started, users can purchase KGST through various payment methods, including Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and SWIFT Bank Transfer. Alternatively, users can deposit KGST directly into their Binance account and subscribe to the Simple Earn Flexible Products to begin earning APR rewards. It is important to note that only users who complete identity verification during the promotion period are eligible for rewards, and sub-accounts do not qualify. Binance emphasizes that changes to the Simple Earn Rewards Rate will be published on the platform periodically. Users are advised to refer to the Binance Simple Earn Terms & Conditions and Risk Warning for detailed information. The platform reserves the right to amend or vary the terms and conditions of the promotion without prior notice, including canceling, extending, or suspending the campaign. Participants are bound by these amendments, and any dishonest behavior may result in disqualification from reward eligibility.

Alibaba has announced that its AI-related product revenue reached RMB 8.971 billion, marking triple-digit year-over-year growth for the 11th consecutive quarter. According to NS3.AI, the company's Cloud Intelligence Group saw a 38% increase in revenue, totaling RMB 41.626 billion for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. Alibaba attributed the accelerated growth in external commercialization revenue, which rose by 40% year over year, primarily to the expansion of its public cloud business and the adoption of AI-related products.

On May 13, Jin10 reported that Fuda Alloy issued a notice regarding unusual stock activity. The company's stock price experienced a cumulative deviation of 100% over ten consecutive trading days from April 27 to May 13, 2026, indicating severe abnormal fluctuations. According to Jin10, the recent volatility in the company's stock price significantly deviates from market trends, posing a risk of excessive speculation. After conducting a self-examination and verifying with the controlling shareholder, the company confirmed that its production and operations are normal, with no undisclosed significant matters. In the first quarter of 2026, Fuda Alloy achieved a net profit attributable to the parent company's owners of 181.0643 million yuan (unaudited), showing substantial growth compared to the same period last year. The company cautions that fluctuations in silver prices may introduce uncertainty to its future performance, posing a risk of performance volatility.

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.

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.

The current AI computing power economy may not be supported by broad and healthy market demand, but rather by a high dependence on two companies, OpenAI and Anthropic.

Wall Street embraces blockchain; NYSE's tokenized securities trading framework fully implemented.