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For the First Time, the U.S. Government Lifts Ban on Crypto Perpetual Contracts: What Does It Mean for the Market?

On May 29, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued guidance permitting 7*24 trading and clearing for crypto asset derivatives, effectively opening the U.S. market to crypto perpetual contracts for the first time. This move allows U.S. citizens and certain platforms to trade these instruments around the clock. Key beneficiaries include Kalshi, which received approval to list a Bitcoin perpetual contract; Coinbase, now the first CFTC-regulated Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) for U.S. clients; and CME, which will transition its Bitcoin futures and options to 7*24 trading. The CFTC emphasized that this is a tailored approach for crypto assets, requiring platforms to maintain compliance and risk assessments, while noting traditional commodities like agriculture may not be suitable for such hours. Industry leaders like Michael Saylor and Brian Armstrong praised the decision for bringing a major segment of the global crypto market to U.S. users. However, consumer advocacy group Better Markets criticized the CFTC, alleging it overlooked investor risks and acted in the industry's interest rather than the public's. Following the guidance, Kraken announced plans to launch CFTC-regulated perpetual futures in the U.S., signaling a potential surge in derivatives trading activity.

marsbit05/30 13:04

For the First Time, the U.S. Government Lifts Ban on Crypto Perpetual Contracts: What Does It Mean for the Market?

marsbit05/30 13:04

A Role Reversal: As AI Grows Stronger, Humans Begin 'Proving Their Innocence'

As AI grows increasingly sophisticated, humans are now forced to prove they are not AI themselves. This month, a winning story for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize was flagged as "100% AI-generated" by a detection tool, though a review by Claude yielded no clear verdict. Simultaneously, Nobel laureate Olga Tokarczuk faced public speculation that her upcoming novel was AI-written after she mentioned using AI for research assistance, forcing her to publicly clarify her solo authorship. The trend reflects a "reverse Turing test," where humans must demonstrate their humanity. In visual arts, illustrators now routinely record their entire drawing process or stage multi-camera live streams to disprove accusations of using AI, sometimes even engaging in monetary "duels" with accusers. The problem is compounded by unreliable detection methods. AI text detectors like Pangram analyze statistical patterns but are prone to false positives, as shown in a Stanford study where many genuine non-native English essays were mislabeled as AI. Visual "detection" is equally fallible, highlighted by a viral incident where a genuine Monet painting was widely criticized online as inferior AI-generated art. Technical solutions like watermarking (e.g., metadata standards like C2PA or invisible watermarks like Google's SynthID) are being developed for images and videos. However, they are not foolproof—metadata can be stripped, and watermarks degraded. For text, reliable, universally adopted watermarking remains elusive; OpenAI shelved its text classifier due to low accuracy and concerns over user backlash. Ultimately, the widespread "AI-shaming" and the burden on creators to "prove innocence" stem from the collision of AI's advancing capabilities and the lack of perfect verification tools. This dynamic may only shift when AI-assisted creation becomes the default, rendering the distinction less critical.

marsbit05/29 05:17

A Role Reversal: As AI Grows Stronger, Humans Begin 'Proving Their Innocence'

marsbit05/29 05:17

Confirmed: GPT-5.5 "Brain Drain" Exposed, OpenAI's Own Documentation Admits It

Summary: Evidence emerges that OpenAI's GPT-5.5 may be "silently" switching to a less capable model during use. Users report that after roughly two hours, the GPT-5.5 Extended Thinking model begins responding instantly with significantly degraded output quality, while the interface continues to display the premium model's label. Complaints on developer forums describe a loss of instruction-following ability and poor code quality, with even the highest "xhigh" tier affected. This is corroborated by an OpenAI help document stating that after Plus users exceed 160 messages per 3 hours, the system "silently" switches to a "mini" model without any user notification. Pro users also report "heavy thinking" modes being throttled during high server loads. Trace commands from earlier incidents have shown users requesting GPT-5.3 Codex but receiving GPT-5.2 outputs. OpenAI acknowledged performance degradation in mid-May, marking it resolved, but user reports surged again in late May. The pattern mirrors past controversies with GPT-5, 5.2, 5.3, and 5.4 releases, where each update was followed by user complaints of reduced capability. The article suggests cost-cutting on compute may be a factor, noting that while GPT-5.5 users struggle, GPT-5.6 is already being tested internally.

marsbit05/27 11:06

Confirmed: GPT-5.5 "Brain Drain" Exposed, OpenAI's Own Documentation Admits It

marsbit05/27 11:06

Luo Yonghao, Who Made 30 Times on Bitcoin: His Entangled Past with the Crypto World

After a six-year hiatus, Luo Yonghao has returned to X (formerly Twitter) on a revived old account, wading back into the Web3 and crypto conversation hub. His return has quickly involved exchanges with crypto figures, including warnings against scams using his name. Luo has a long history with the space, stating he once earned over 30 times his initial investment on a 1 million RMB Bitcoin purchase during the 2017/18 bull run. He also co-founded a company with Bitcoin influencer Li Xiaolai, exiting his stake before the project suffered a major hack in 2023. Publicly, Luo has expressed belief in blockchain technology's potential and once claimed plans for a blockchain phone, while simultaneously distancing himself from ICOs and day trading. In 2019, during his company's financial troubles, he rejected public job offers from crypto entrepreneurs like Justin Sun and OKEx's Xu Kun, stating he had no plans to launch a token. Now back on X, Luo's renewed presence in the Web3-dominated platform hints at further inevitable engagement with the volatile crypto industry, raising questions about what new chapters his story might hold.

marsbit05/20 00:04

Luo Yonghao, Who Made 30 Times on Bitcoin: His Entangled Past with the Crypto World

marsbit05/20 00:04

King of Death Spiral Financing: Riding the Bitcoin Wave to the Top of Japan's Capital Market

Michael Lerch, a controversial American investor and head of Evolution Financial Group, has become the dominant force in Japan's "death spiral" financing market. His fund, Evo, is the largest buyer of floating-strike equity warrants, a financing tool for distressed small-cap companies that provides quick cash but causes significant shareholder dilution. In 2025, Evo's transactions, which accounted for over 80% of the market, exceeded ¥1 trillion ($63 billion), driven largely by a massive deal with Metaplanet. The hotel operator used the funds to purchase over $2 billion in Bitcoin, causing its stock to skyrocket before crashing 80%. While some CEOs credit Lerch with saving their companies, others accuse his aggressive tactics of damaging shareholder value and corporate reputations. Based in Nevada, Lerch built his empire through arbitrage and a vast network, but his methods have drawn regulatory scrutiny and legal challenges, including a London court ruling against his firm in a dispute with a former employee. The rise of Evo highlights the dilemma for Japan's many small listed companies that rely on such high-cost financing to survive.

marsbit04/22 02:38

King of Death Spiral Financing: Riding the Bitcoin Wave to the Top of Japan's Capital Market

marsbit04/22 02:38

iQiyi Is Too Impatient

The article "iQiyi Is Too Impatient" discusses the controversy surrounding the Chinese streaming platform IQiyi's recent announcement of an "AI Actor Library" during its 2026 World Conference. IQiyi claimed over 100 actors, including well-known names like Zhang Ruoyun and Yu Hewei, had joined the initiative. CEO Gong Yu suggested AI could enable actors to "star in 14 dramas a year instead of 4" and that "live-action filming might become a world cultural heritage." The announcement quickly sparked backlash. Multiple actors named in the list issued urgent statements denying they had signed any AI-related authorization agreements. This forced IQiyi to clarify that inclusion in the library only indicated a willingness to *consider* AI projects, with separate negotiations required for any specific role. The incident, which trended on social media with hashtags like "IQiyi is crazy," is presented as a sign of the company's growing desperation. Facing intense competition from short-video platforms like Douyin and Kuaishou, as well as Bilibili and Xiaohongshu, IQiyi's financial performance has weakened, with revenues declining for two consecutive years. The author argues that IQiyi is "too impatient" to tell a compelling AI story to reassure the market, especially as it pursues a listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange. The piece concludes by outlining three key "AI questions" IQiyi must answer: defining its role as a tool provider versus a content creator, balancing the "coldness" of AI with the human element audiences desire, and properly managing the interests of platforms, actors, and viewers. The core dilemma is that while AI can reduce costs and increase efficiency, it risks creating homogenized, formulaic content and devaluing human performers.

marsbit04/21 07:05

iQiyi Is Too Impatient

marsbit04/21 07:05

Behind the MiniMax 'Pseudo-Open Source' Controversy: Has Yan Junjie's Ideal Succumbed to Capital Anxiety?

The article discusses the controversy surrounding MiniMax's "pseudo-open-source" release of its flagship M2.7 model. Initially presented as open-source, the model was later released under a "Modified-MIT" license that restricts commercial use without written permission, sparking backlash from the developer community. This move is seen as a departure from true open-source principles and reflects the tension between technological idealism and commercial pressures. MiniMax, which recently went public, faces significant financial challenges, with substantial losses despite growing revenues. The company’s decision to limit commercial use is interpreted as an effort to protect its revenue streams and control how its models are deployed, especially after instances of third-party misuse affected its reputation. The incident highlights a broader industry trend where "open-weight" models are increasingly distinguished from fully open-source ones, raising concerns about trust and legal certainty for developers and enterprises. The author concludes that MiniMax’s shift represents a pragmatic, if controversial, business strategy aimed at ensuring profitability, even at the cost of community trust.

marsbit04/16 11:01

Behind the MiniMax 'Pseudo-Open Source' Controversy: Has Yan Junjie's Ideal Succumbed to Capital Anxiety?

marsbit04/16 11:01

Breaking: Claude Introduces Mandatory Real-Name Verification, Requires Live Selfie with ID, Otherwise Immediate Account Ban

Claude, the AI assistant by Anthropic, has introduced a mandatory real-name verification system, requiring users to submit a government-issued photo ID and a real-time selfie. This move aims to prevent misuse, enforce usage policies, and comply with legal obligations. The verification process, handled by third-party provider Persona, is triggered for certain use cases, platform integrity checks, or security measures. Users from unsupported regions, those under 18, or those violating terms of service risk account suspension—even after successful verification. The policy has sparked significant user backlash, with concerns over increased surveillance, loss of privacy, and potential disruption to workflows. Many fear the stricter controls will drive users to competitors like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which is perceived as more stable and user-friendly. The announcement emphasizes data protection, stating that verification data is not used for model training or shared with third parties. However, users are advised to backup their data and avoid using personal subscriptions for unauthorized purposes like proxy services or multi-user setups to minimize risks.

marsbit04/16 00:28

Breaking: Claude Introduces Mandatory Real-Name Verification, Requires Live Selfie with ID, Otherwise Immediate Account Ban

marsbit04/16 00:28

Behind the Circle Freeze Controversy: Where Are the Power Boundaries of Dollar Stablecoins?

The recent controversy surrounding Circle's freezing of 16 unrelated business wallets, as publicly criticized by on-chain investigator ZachXBT, has ignited a critical debate about the power and boundaries of centralized dollar stablecoin issuers. This incident, occurring alongside Tether's simultaneous unfreezing of previously blacklisted addresses, highlights a fundamental question: who controls the stablecoins users believe they own? The core issue extends beyond a single error. A mistaken freeze can disrupt entire payment flows, preventing users from moving funds and triggering compliance alarms at exchanges. With USDT and USDC dominating over 82% of the stablecoin market, the reality is that most "on-chain dollars" are centralized, subject to freezing, and can be intervened with by their issuers. This event shifts the industry discussion from technical concerns to questions of power and accountability: Who has the authority to freeze funds? What are the public justifications? How is transparency ensured? And what recourse exists for those wrongly affected? Ultimately, the incident underscores that dollar stablecoins are not unregulated digital cash but financial instruments operating within a gray area of centralized control. As stablecoins become critical infrastructure for global value transfer, the power to freeze assets must itself be constrained and held accountable.

marsbit04/14 10:35

Behind the Circle Freeze Controversy: Where Are the Power Boundaries of Dollar Stablecoins?

marsbit04/14 10:35

Brother Sun "Rights Protection" Stands Up Against the Trump Family, WLFI Is the Real Scythe in the Crypto Circle

The article details the controversy surrounding World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a cryptocurrency project linked to the Trump family. It reports that WLFI allegedly used the DeFi lending protocol Dolomite, whose co-founder is also a WLFI advisor, as a disguised channel to sell tokens by collateralizing around 5 billion WLFI tokens to borrow approximately $75 million in stablecoins. Despite WLFI's claims that the loans were for ecosystem development and posed no liquidation risk, critics argue it was a way for insiders to cash out, shifting risk to retail investors. The piece highlights WLFI's significant price decline—over 66% since its September 2025 launch—and suggests the Trump family and insiders are the main source of selling pressure, as they control nearly 74% of the token supply. It also revisits WLFI’s prior move to blacklist 272 addresses, including those of investor Justin Sun, under the pretext of preventing large-scale sell-offs, which now appears to be an effort to reduce competition for their own sales. Sun publicly accused WLFI of exploiting users, freezing assets, and treating the crypto community as a "personal ATM." WLFI countered by threatening legal action. The author notes that while Sun’s criticism may gain sympathy, a legal battle in the U.S. against the well-connected Trump family would be risky for him. Finally, the article concludes that WLFI exemplifies how powerful elites can exploit crypto’s regulatory gray areas for profit, and urges the community to reject such projects driven more by political privilege than genuine decentralized finance ideals.

Odaily星球日报04/13 12:17

Brother Sun "Rights Protection" Stands Up Against the Trump Family, WLFI Is the Real Scythe in the Crypto Circle

Odaily星球日报04/13 12:17

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