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Coinbase Wins USDC Treasury Deployer Seat on Hyperliquid, Circle Handles Cross-Chain Infrastructure – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways Coinbase takes the treasury deployer role for USDC on Hyperliquid, where supply has grown to roughly $5 billion, up 2x year-over-year. The AQAv2 framework ends fragmentation between USDC and USDH, redirecting reserve yield back to the Hyperliquid protocol for HYPE holders. Native Markets’ USDH will sunset over coming months, with feeless USDC conversions available to users through the USDH Dashboard. Coinbase Becomes USDC Treasury Deployer on Hyperliquid as Native Stablecoin USDH Winds Down Announced Thursday, the arrangement places Coinbase at the center of USDC’s reserve management on Hyperliquid,…

Japanese Telecom-Backed Fintech Group KDDI Acquires Coincheck Group Stake for $65M – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways KDDI paid $65 million for a 14.9% stake in Coincheck Group N.V., with the deal closing in June 2026. Au Coincheck Digital Assets, Inc. plans to launch a non-custodial wallet in summer 2026 for KDDI’s 30 million users. Coincheck Group shares climbed up to 35% on May 12 as investors responded to the KDDI partnership announcement. Japan Telecom Giant KDDI Invests $65 Million in Coincheck to Bring Crypto to 30 Million au Customers The deal, revealed this week, positions KDDI alongside Coincheck Group, a Nasdaq-listed Dutch holding company…

Trump Dismisses Inflation Pressure on Americans While April PPI Tops 6% Year-Over-Year – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways U.S. PPI jumped 6% year-over-year in April 2026, the biggest gain since December 2022, driven largely by energy costs. Gasoline prices climbed 15.6%, and energy goods rose 7.8%, both tied directly to Strait of Hormuz disruptions from the U.S.-Israel-Iran war. Trump told reporters that Americans’ financial hardships are “not even a little bit” a factor in his push for a nuclear deal with Iran. Gasoline Prices Jump 15.6% in April as Iran War Drives Worst U.S. Wholesale Inflation in 3 Years The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the…

Japan’s Metaplanet Posts $725M Q1 Loss as Bitcoin Stack Reaches 40,177 BTC – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways Metaplanet Inc. grew its bitcoin holdings to 40,177 BTC ($3.2 billion) by March 31, 2026, solidifying its status as the premier corporate treasury for the asset outside the United States. The Tokyo-listed firm delivered a 2.8% BTC Yield in Q1 2026, effectively increasing the amount of bitcoin backing each share despite a broader market correction and non-cash valuation losses. Management confirmed its FY2026 forecast of ¥16,000 million ($101.39 million) in net sales and ¥11,400 million($72.24 million) in operating profit as it scales its “Digital Credit” strategy. Tokyo’s Metaplanet…

Ink Ecosystem Gains Institutional Liquidity via New Maple Finance Partnership – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways Maple integrated with Ink on May 13, 2026, to expand institutional yield products to layer two ( L2) users. The launch scales DeFi by giving 10 million Ink users access to Maple’s $3.8 billion AUM ecosystem. Users can soon access syrupUSDT on the Tydro protocol as Maple eyes further onchain fintech expansion. Onchain Yield Expansion: Maple Deploys syrupUSDT on OP Stack-Based Ink The move is designed to broaden access to the firm’s dollar-yield product, known as syrupUSDT, throughout the Ink decentralized finance ( DeFi) ecosystem, according to the…

21shares Debuts US HYPE ETF With $1.8M Day-One Volume on Nasdaq – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways THYP launched with spot HYPE exposure, staking rewards, and $1.8 million in trading volume. Investors face staking risks, market-price trading, and no direct individual share redemption. TXXH’s daily leverage reset may amplify losses over time. Hyperliquid ETF Debut Puts THYP in Focus Asset management firm 21shares announced on May 12 the launch of the 21shares Hyperliquid ETF (Nasdaq: THYP), offering U.S. investors spot exposure to HYPE and integrated staking rewards. The issuer also introduced the 21shares 2x Long HYPE ETF (Nasdaq: TXXH) on the same day as a…

US Banks Prepare for Tokenization Tipping Point, Moody’s Ratings Finds – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways Moody’s reports that U.S. banks see a “slow then fast” shift to tokenized assets and digital money as inevitable. DTCC plans to launch limited production trades of tokenized securities in July 2026 to modernize U.S. markets. Tokenized MMFs reached $10 billion in 2026, signaling a growing institutional demand for onchain liquidity. Digital Money Evolution: U.S. Financial Institutions Eye 24/7 Tokenized Markets Currently, activity is concentrated in stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and money market funds (MMFs). Most of this volume stems from cryptocurrency trading and specific institutional use cases. Moody’s…

Will BTC Hit Six Figures? Analyzing Prediction Market Odds on Kalshi, Polymarket, Limitless, and More – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways Polymarket traders assign a slim 11% chance that bitcoin hits $150,000 by December 31, 2026. Kalshi data shows a 47% probability of bitcoin surpassing the $100,000 milestone during 2026. Total volume across major prediction markets for BTC price targets has exceeded $80 million in 2026. As of May 12, 2026, the prediction platform Polymarket has recorded a staggering $18,360,481 in total trading volume for its primary $150,000 target market. Despite the heavy financial commitment from participants, the collective sentiment remains grounded in reality rather than moonshot euphoria. Data…

‘Neither Credible nor Attractive:’ Ebay Board Rejects Gamestop’s Unsolicited $56B Takeover Bid – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways Gamestop CEO Ryan Cohen’s $56 billion unsolicited bid to acquire Ebay was formally rejected on May 12, 2026. Ebay shares remained stagnant while Gamestop stock fell 4% following concerns over the $20 billion debt plan. The Ebay board will focus on its 136 million users, while Gamestop may consider a future proxy fight action. Gamestop’s Bid for Ebay Ends in Rejection Amid Financing Uncertainty In a definitive move, the board of directors at Ebay Inc. has rejected a $56 billion unsolicited acquisition proposal from GameStop Corp. The rejection…

Chainlink Lands DTCC Deal to Automate Collateral Workflows Across Global Blockchains – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways DTCC will integrate Chainlink’s Runtime Environment into its Collateral Appchain, targeting a Q4 2026 production launch. The platform automates collateral workflows for a firm that processed $4.7 quadrillion in securities transactions in 2025. Chainlink Co-Founder Sergey Nazarov says collateral management is the blockchain sector’s key application for traditional finance (TradFi). DTCC Picks Chainlink to Build 24/7 Collateral Management System for Global Markets DTCC‘s Collateral Appchain is built as shared infrastructure designed to modernize how collateral moves between market participants. The platform is intended to serve collateral providers, receivers,…