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Bitget announced that it has completed the relevant compliance registration procedures in Mexico, including registration with the Mexican Tax Administration Service (SAT) and the Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF). This progress reflects Bitget's emphasis on local regulatory requirements and lays a further compliance foundation for the platform's long-term and stable development in Mexico and the Latin American region.As the digital asset market in the Latin American region continues to develop, the attention of users, partners, and financial institutions to the platform's compliance capabilities and professional service levels is continuously increasing. Bitget will continue to regard Mexico as one of the important markets for regional layout, continuously enhancing service capabilities while exploring the possibility of cooperation with local banks and financial institutions, under the premise of complying with applicable local rules.Bitget CEO Gracy Chen stated that the regulatory environment of the cryptocurrency industry is continuously evolving, and the platform's long-term development needs to be built on a thorough understanding of local rules, market demands, and the operation of the financial system. Bitget's promotion of relevant registrations in Mexico is part of its global compliance strategy and reflects the platform's long-term commitment to providing users with more robust and reliable services.

The 13F filing submitted by the American investment firm Alpine Fox Capital to the SEC shows that as of the first quarter of 2026, it holds 3.762 million shares of the Bitcoin mining company Cipher Mining (CIFR), valued at approximately $48.4 million, accounting for the largest proportion of its disclosed portfolio. The fund's total holdings amount to about $154 million. In addition, it also holds 750,500 shares of the Bitcoin mining company IREN, valued at approximately $25.7 million.

American defense technology company Anduril announced the completion of a $5 billion Series H financing round, with a post-money valuation of $61 billion. This round was led by Thrive Capital and a16z.CEO Brian Schimpf stated in a letter to investors that the company's revenue is expected to reach $2.2 billion by 2025, with revenue and employee numbers nearly doubling over the past year. The company has delivered its first international project for the Royal Australian Navy and completed an autonomous flight demonstration in the U.S. Air Force's unmanned combat aircraft program.Anduril stated that it will focus on increasing investments in high-capacity manufacturing, AI and autonomous systems, the Lattice sensor and command control platform, as well as the Arsenal-1 factory and ArsenalOS production system, to address the transformation of defense demands in the context of "industrialized warfare" and great power competition.

Legendary Labs and Jinlian Capital Foundation today announced the official strategic merger. Both parties will integrate resources and technological advantages to jointly promote the globalization of Legendary Space and the upgraded development of the Web3 prediction ecosystem (PredictFi).It is reported that Legendary Space has currently obtained digital lottery and online gaming operation licenses from 7 countries in Central America, including the blockchain online digital lottery license in El Salvador. The project is currently preparing to launch a decentralized prediction game for the World Cup, relying on the underlying technology of the FAB ecosystem. The officials stated that in the future, both parties will continue to explore fields such as AI integration and multi-chain interoperability.

Crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett disclosed on the X platform that since last Friday, members of the American Bankers Association have sent over 8,000 letters to Senate offices urging lawmakers to amend the stablecoin revenue compromise proposal. Sources say this does not include additional phone lobbying activities.

In April, the CPI in the United States increased by 3.8% year-on-year, reaching a new high since May 2023, exceeding the market expectation of 3.7%. Previously, on May 8, Bank of America economists stated in a report to clients that due to inflationary pressures remaining above expectations and robust job growth, they have abandoned their earlier predictions of rate cuts in September and October this year, postponing the first rate cut to the second half of 2027.The previous view was based on the expectation that Trump would nominate Kevin Warsh to replace Powell as the chairman of the Federal Reserve, leading to a more accommodative policy. However, with changes in the economic situation, this view has shifted. The report mentioned, "We no longer expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates this year." They also pointed out that multiple shock factors affecting the economy, including the war in Iran, tariffs, and the rise of artificial intelligence, have made predicting interest rate changes more difficult.

According to The Block, Rob Nichols, the CEO of the American Bankers Association (ABA), sent a letter to bank executives on Sunday evening urging them to contact senators to further tighten the provisions related to stablecoin rewards before the Senate Banking Committee's markup vote on Thursday.Nichols warned that the current draft fails to effectively prevent crypto companies from offering "interest-like rewards" to users, which could lead to significant outflows of bank deposits, threatening economic growth and financial stability.The current draft, negotiated by Senators Angela Alsobrooks and Thom Tillis, prohibits paying interest or returns to users holding stablecoins but allows rewards linked to real activities or transactions, a provision that has received support from Coinbase. The banking industry groups believe that the related exceptions contain loopholes that could be exploited and jointly sent a letter on May 8 to Committee Chairman Tim Scott and Democrat Elizabeth Warren, requesting technical revisions to the wording of the provisions.

According to Jinshi reports, Bank of America Global Research expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 25 basis points in July and September 2027, with previous predictions being rate cuts in September and October 2026.

According to Jinshi reports, Bank of America’s latest forecast shows that the Federal Reserve will delay interest rate cuts until the second half of 2027, primarily due to high inflation levels and strong employment growth. Bank of America economists stated, "We no longer expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates this year." At the same time, they pointed out that multiple shock factors affecting the economy, including the Iran war, tariffs, and the rise of artificial intelligence, make predicting interest rate changes more difficult.

According to Gate market data, the Dow Jones turned down, American Express (AXP.N) fell by 1.3%, and Salesforce (CRM.N) fell by 3.7%.

According to CoinDesk, Binance founder Zhao Changpeng stated at the Consensus conference that he hopes to restart Binance.US to allow American users to regain access to global crypto liquidity. He pointed out that cryptocurrency is one of the few markets in the U.S. where optimal prices are not available, and Binance has the best liquidity in that market.Zhao Changpeng mentioned that U.S. crypto policy has changed over the past year and a half, and the country is now in a leading position globally, with many developers and crypto companies that had previously left returning. Zhao Changpeng also stated that BNB Chain has insufficient exposure in the U.S., while other Layer 1 blockchains have done more market promotion and community building in the U.S., and the limited access for institutions to BNB actually provides opportunities for investors.He believes that AI agents need to transact through crypto payment rails, and that blockchain is more suitable for automating cross-border payments than credit cards or banking systems, with BNB Chain positioned as the payment infrastructure for AI agents.

According to monitoring by BitcoinTreasuries.NET, the Bitcoin mining company American Bitcoin, supported by the Trump family, has increased its holdings by 300 bitcoins, raising the total holdings to 7,300 bitcoins.

According to Bloomberg, American Bitcoin Corp., a Bitcoin mining company supported by the Trump family, announced its financial report for the first quarter of 2026, showing a net loss of $82 million, which is an increase from a loss of $59 million in the previous quarter (Q4 2025), marking two consecutive quarters of losses.Meanwhile, the company's revenue for the first quarter was approximately $62 million, a year-on-year decrease of about 20%, mainly due to the decline in average mining revenue per Bitcoin. The company is headquartered in Miami and was established just before the price of Bitcoin fell from its historical high.

A survey commissioned by CoinDesk of 1,000 registered voters in the United States shows that only 1% of respondents listed cryptocurrency as the most important issue in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, ranking almost last among all concerns. In contrast, cost of living (36%), jobs and the economy (13%), and Social Security and Medicare (11%) emerged as the most pressing issues for voters.The survey also revealed that American voters generally hold a negative view of cryptocurrency, with only 27% of respondents indicating they have invested in, traded, or used cryptocurrency, while another 27% said they might participate in the future. About 47% of respondents believe the Republican Party is more friendly towards cryptocurrency, while only 14% think the Democratic Party is more supportive of the crypto industry; however, in terms of "which party they trust more to manage cryptocurrency affairs," the Democratic Party slightly leads with 27% over the Republican Party's 25%, while 40% expressed distrust in both parties.Although cryptocurrency is not a core election issue, about 40% of respondents still indicated they are more inclined to vote for candidates who align with their views on cryptocurrency, demonstrating that the issue of digital assets continues to gain influence in American politics.

According to the latest poll by POLITICO, despite the AI and cryptocurrency industries investing significant political funds in the U.S. midterm elections, the overall American public remains notably cautious, even negative, towards both industries.The survey shows that 45% of Americans believe "investing in cryptocurrency is not worth the risk," while 44% of respondents think the pace of AI development is "too fast." Nearly half of the respondents indicated that they trust traditional banks to safeguard their funds more than cryptocurrency platforms; about two-thirds support the government implementing strict regulations on AI or establishing unified regulatory principles.Reports indicate that super PACs supporting the AI and cryptocurrency industries are rapidly becoming a significant funding force for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. Among them, the pro-AI organization Leading the Future has raised over $75 million; the cryptocurrency PAC "Fairshake," supported by Coinbase, Andreessen Horowitz, and Ripple, has invested approximately $28 million in several key primaries.However, polls show that voters are more inclined to support candidates advocating for "increased AI regulation" rather than those pushing for deregulation. U.S. Senator Chris Murphy stated, "People do not trust the cryptocurrency industry and do not want AI companies to crush them culturally and economically."Additionally, more than half of Americans indicated that they have never purchased and would not consider purchasing cryptocurrency; 43% of respondents believe the risks of AI outweigh the benefits.

Bitcoin News posted on the X platform that Eric Trump increased his personal wealth from approximately $190 million to $280 million through American Bitcoin.Meanwhile, the company's stock price, after significant dilution, has fallen about 92% from its peak, resulting in a loss of approximately $500 million for public investors.

One of the largest cryptocurrency service providers in Latin America, Bitso, released the "2025 Latin America Cryptocurrency Landscape Report," which shows that nearly 40% of cryptocurrency purchases in the region involve dollar-pegged assets, such as USDT and USDC. The report analyzes data from nearly 10 million customers in major markets such as Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico.

According to Cointelegraph, Polymarket is in communication with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to seek the reopening of its main platform to U.S. users. If approved, this could mean that the restrictions on U.S. users, which have been in place since its settlement with the CFTC in 2022, may be lifted.The report states that Polymarket has previously made a limited return to the U.S. market through the regulated QCEX framework, and if a full return is achieved, it will further intensify the competitive landscape of prediction markets in the U.S.

According to CoinDesk, Tether led a $14 million Series A funding round for the Latin American digital wallet platform Belo, which also included participation from Titan Fund, The Venture City, Mindset Ventures, and G2.Belo stated that it will use the new funds to expand into the markets of Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, and Paraguay, while continuing to strengthen its business presence in Brazil, focusing on serving freelancers, remote workers, and users of cross-border money transfers.Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Belo currently has over 3 million users in Latin America. Its product is a digital wallet based on cryptocurrency infrastructure, allowing users to hold and transfer local currencies and "digital dollars" (stablecoins).Reports indicate that stablecoins have rapidly gained popularity in emerging markets like Latin America in recent years, primarily used for hedging against inflation, cross-border remittances, and bypassing high-cost foreign exchange systems. Belo integrates payments, currency exchange, and cross-border transfers into a single application process, utilizing cryptocurrency infrastructure for backend settlements to reduce the costs and delays of cross-border transfers.