Securitize has announced a collaboration with Jupiter and Jump Trading to introduce a stock token trading service. According to NS3.AI, Jupiter is characterized as a decentralized swap aggregator operating on the Solana blockchain.

Jito has announced plans to launch its JTX trading app for general users in July. According to NS3.AI, the app will initially offer spot trading for cryptocurrencies based on the Solana blockchain. Jito also revealed that it holds over $100 million in cash, underscoring its financial stability as it prepares for the app's release.

QuantWare, a developer of quantum chips, has announced the completion of a $178 million Series B funding round, marking one of the largest investments in the quantum processor sector. According to ChainCatcher, the round included participation from Intel Capital and IQT. The company plans to use the funds to build the world's largest dedicated quantum chip factory and aims to increase the scale of quantum processors by approximately ten times compared to current commercial products, with a long-term goal of achieving a hundredfold expansion. Founded in 2021 and originating from QuTech, QuantWare focuses on the design and manufacturing of quantum processing units (QPUs). It has already supplied products to over 50 clients across more than 20 countries, making it one of the largest commercial QPU suppliers globally. Unlike companies such as IBM and Google, which develop quantum chips for their own use, QuantWare positions itself as a neutral supplier. Its VIO platform supports a modular 'chiplet' architecture, enabling third-party companies to scale their quantum chips. QuantWare aims to overcome the bottlenecks in quantum computing related to packaging, wiring, and manufacturing through modular design and a dedicated factory that will increase production capacity by about 20 times. This initiative is expected to accelerate the development of the global quantum industry chain.

Global Millennial Capital (GMCL) has announced the completion of its first 'IPO Opportunities Fund,' raising $100 million, according to ChainCatcher. The fund's investors include family offices from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar, as well as international wealth management institutions. It aims to provide investment opportunities in technology companies approaching liquidity events through private placements for professional and institutional investors. The fund targets mid-sized technology companies with market capitalizations between $5 billion and $20 billion, focusing on sectors such as artificial intelligence and decentralized finance (DeFi) technologies. It prioritizes companies with scalable business models, stable revenue structures, and mature governance systems. GMCL believes these mid-sized tech companies are in the early stages of value realization but are often overlooked by large funds and early-stage investors. The fund's strategy emphasizes participating in key stages before a company's IPO or strategic exit, while also strengthening risk management and investment discipline.

Elastics, an AI prediction market operating system, has successfully raised $2 million in a pre-seed funding round. According to Foresight News, the round was led by Frst, with participation from ElevenLabs, XBTO, RedStone, and a16z. The funding aims to support the development and expansion of Elastics' capabilities in the AI prediction market sector.

OnRe Finance가 500만 달러 규모의 자금 조달을 완료했다. 이번 라운드는 Solana 최대의 자산 관리 회사인 Forward와 Rockaway가 공동 주도했으며, 조달된 자금은 Solana 체인상 재보험 사업 확장에 사용될 예정이다. Forward는 토큰화된 재보험 수익 노출을 확보하기 위해 OnRe의 ONyc 토큰에 최대 2,500만 달러를 투자할 계획이다.

Bitcoin researcher Plan C asserts that recent US manufacturing data indicates the onset of a Bitcoin (BTC) bull market. He challenges predictions of a 50% drop towards $50,000, attributing them to reliance on the four-year halving cycle. According to BeInCrypto, the ISM Manufacturing PMI recorded 52.7% in April, marking four consecutive months above 50, while the S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI was revised to 54.5%, its highest since May 2022. Plan C argues that PMI breakouts signal capital rotation into risk assets, emphasizing the importance of manufacturing demand over supply mechanics.

Key Takeaways Coinbase will lay off approximately 660 employees -- roughly 14% of its 4,700-person workforce -- citing both a crypto market downturn and AI-driven operational changesCEO Brian Armstrong said AI has enabled small engineering teams to "ship in days what used to take a team weeks," fundamentally changing Coinbase's cost structure calculusUS employees will receive a minimum of 16 weeks' base pay plus two weeks of severance for every year of service; international employees will receive similar support under local lawThe cuts are part of a broader wave of crypto industry layoffs in 2026: Algorand cut 25%, Gemini eliminated up to 30%, and Crypto.com trimmed 12% -- all citing macro conditions and AI workflow shiftsCoinbase reports Q1 earnings post-market Tuesday with Wall Street expecting earnings of $0.26 per share Coinbase is cutting approximately 660 employees -- 14% of its workforce -- as CEO Brian Armstrong attributed the decision to a convergence of two structural forces: a crypto market downturn requiring immediate cost adjustment and artificial intelligence reshaping the economics of software development at scale. Armstrong announced the cuts in an X post on Tuesday, framing the layoffs as a necessary recalibration ahead of Coinbase's next growth phase. "While we've managed through that cyclicality many times before and come out stronger on the other side, we're currently in a down market and need to adjust our cost structure now so that we emerge from this period leaner, faster, and more efficient," he said. AI as a Structural Workforce Shift Armstrong was unusually direct in attributing the cuts to AI-driven productivity gains rather than framing them purely as a response to market conditions. "Over the past year, I've watched engineers use AI to ship in days what used to take a team weeks," he said. "The pace of what's possible with a small, focused team has changed dramatically, and it's accelerating every day." The acknowledgment positions Coinbase as one of the first major crypto companies to explicitly tie headcount reduction to AI capability gains rather than solely to revenue pressure -- a distinction that carries broader implications for how the industry thinks about engineering team sizing and operational leverage going forward. Severance and Support US-based employees affected by the cuts will receive a minimum of 16 weeks of base pay plus two additional weeks of severance for every year of service at the company. Armstrong confirmed that international employees would receive comparable support under applicable local laws. "Over the past 13 years, we have weathered four crypto winters, gone public, and built the most trusted platform in our industry," he said. A Wave of Crypto Layoffs in 2026 Coinbase's cuts arrive amid a broader pattern of workforce reductions across the crypto industry in 2026, with companies citing market conditions and AI transformation in roughly equal measure. Algorand cut its staff by 25% in late March, citing macro uncertainty and a broader crypto downturn. Gemini eliminated approximately 200 positions in February -- around a quarter of its staff -- a figure that grew to 30% by mid-March. Crypto.com announced a 12% workforce reduction on Thursday, affecting approximately 180 roles. The pattern reveals a sector simultaneously navigating the cyclical pressure of a down market and a structural shift in how software teams operate -- a combination that is compressing headcount across the industry at a faster pace than prior crypto winters, where AI-driven productivity gains were not yet a factor. Earnings Context The layoff announcement arrives on the same day Coinbase reports its first-quarter earnings post-market, with Wall Street expecting earnings of $0.26 per share. The restructuring announcement ahead of the earnings call signals that management views the cost reduction as a necessary foundation for the company's next phase rather than a reactive measure -- a framing that investors will scrutinize against Q1 revenue trends and the company's guidance for the remainder of 2026.

어제 WLFI가 쑨위천을 상대로 소송을 제기한 데 이어, FDT(First Digital Trust)의 창립자 빈센트 초크(Vincent Chok)는 오늘 성명을 통해 WLFI가 쑨위천이 공개적으로 표적으로 삼은 첫 번째 대상이 아니며, FDT는 이미 1년 넘게 그와 법적 공방을 벌여왔다고 밝혔다. Vincent Chok은 지난 12개월 동안 쑨위천이 FDT를 상대로 공개적인 비난을 제기했으나, 지금까지 어떠한 실질적인 증거도 제출하지 않았다고 밝혔다. 그동안 쑨위천은 소위 "내부 증거"를 수집하기 위해 두 차례에 걸쳐 공개 현상금을 걸었으며, 금액은 5,000만 달러에서 1억 달러로 상향 조정되었으나 현재까지 아무도 현상금을 청구하지 않았다.

Bitcoin mining company GoMining plans to unveil its Bitcoin-native payment protocol, GoBTC, at the Consensus conference, according to ChainCatcher. The protocol aims to offer users instant authorization and settlement on the Bitcoin mainnet within hours. Merchants will be charged a 0.2% fee, significantly lower than the 1.5% to 3.5% fees typically charged by Visa and Mastercard.

10년 전 내가 타이베이의 금융 기관들을 방문했을 때, 그들은 모두 한탄하고 있었습니다. 2016년 1분기 대만 GDP가 전년 동기 대비 0.89% 하락했고, 이미 3분기 연속 하락세를 보이고 있었으며, 그들의 급여는 수년 동안 오르지 않았기 때문이었습니다.

5월 4일 법정 심리: 스스로를 뒤집는 폭탄, AI 시대 전체를 비추다

웨스턴 유니온이 공식적으로 스테이블코인 시장에 진출하며, 솔라나(Solana) 네트워크에서 미국 달러에 연동된 USDPT를 출시했다. 이는 기존의 송금 채널에서 블록체인 기반 결제 시스템으로의 대대적인 전환을 시사하는 움직임이다.

비트마인(BitMine)은 3주 연속 10만 ETH 이상을 매입하며 총 보유량을 518만 ETH 이상으로 늘렸다. 이 회사는 토큰화, AI 활용, 스테이킹 수익 증가로 인해 이더리움 수요가 증가하고 있다고 밝혔다.

북한은 2026년 전 세계 암호화폐 범죄의 75% 이상을 주도한 혐의를 받고 있으며, 블록체인 분석 업체 TRM Labs는 지난 4개월 동안만 도난당한 자금이 무려 5억 7,700만 달러에 달할 것으로 추산했다.

폴리곤(Polygon)은 제로 지식 증명을 활용해 거래 내역을 숨기면서도 규정 준수 검증을 병행하는 비공개 스테이블코인 결제 기능을 도입했습니다. 사용자는 규제 당국을 위해 감사 파일을 생성할 수 있으며, 이는 프라이버시와 감독 기능을 갖춘 온체인 결제의 기관용 활용을 목표로 합니다.

스테이블코인으로 유명한 암호화폐 업계의 거물 테더(Tether)가 비트코인 채굴 분야로 사업 영역을 확장하고 있다.

CLARITY 법안의 입법 진전은 스테이블코인 발행사와 거래소에 직접적인 영향을 미쳤으며, 서클(Circle)의 주가는 장중 20% 가까이 급등했고, USDC의 거래량도 크게 증가했다.

도널드 트럼프 대통령이 이란과의 긴장이 고조되는 가운데 전략적으로 중요한 호르무즈 해협을 통과하는 화물선을 호위하기 위한 미 해군 작전인 ‘프로젝트 프리덤’을 발표한 지 불과 몇 시간 만에 비트코인 가격이 8만 달러를 돌파하며 4개월 만에 최고치인 8만 529달러를 기록했다.

PWL Capital의 포트폴리오 매니저이자 최고투자책임자(CIO)인 벤 펠릭스는 실증적 근거에 기반한 투자 전문가로, 학술적인 금융 연구를 일반인도 이해할 수 있는 실용적인 의사결정으로 전환합니다.