Compiled by: ChainCatcher
Key News:
- VanEck and Grayscale Submit BNB ETF Amendments on the Same Day
- Michael Saylor Posts Bitcoin Tracker Info Again, May Disclose Accumulation Data Next Week
- BlackRock in Talks to Invest Billions in SpaceX's IPO
- Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund Mubadala Increases IBIT Holdings to Nearly $660 Million
- Grafana Discloses GitHub Environment Security Incident, Hackers Steal Code Repositories and Extort Ransom
- Circle CEO Willing to Invest in Teams Exploring 'AI Agents Signing Legal Contracts' on Arc
What Happened in the Last 24 Hours?
Circle CEO Willing to Invest in Teams Exploring 'AI Agents Signing Legal Contracts' on Arc
ChainCatcher news, Circle co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire reposted an article on X about "How to Build AI Agents That Can Sign Legal Contracts."
Allaire stated he is willing to invest in teams building this business on Arc using the Circle Agent Stack.
Grafana Discloses GitHub Environment Security Incident, Hackers Steal Code Repositories and Extort Ransom
ChainCatcher news, open-source data visualization tool Grafana posted on X, stating that an unauthorized actor recently gained access to a token that provided access to the Grafana Labs GitHub environment and used it to download code repositories.
The investigation confirmed that no customer data or personal information was leaked, and no impact on customer systems or business operations was found. After the incident, forensic analysis was immediately initiated, and the source of the credential leak is believed to have been identified. Additional security measures have been deployed to strengthen environment protection.
Furthermore, Grafana disclosed that the attacker attempted to extort a ransom to prevent the code repositories from being published, but the company ultimately decided not to pay. More post-mortem information will be released after the investigation concludes.
BlackRock in Talks to Invest Billions in SpaceX's IPO
ChainCatcher news, according to a report by The Information, people familiar with the matter revealed that BlackRock has discussed investing $5 to $10 billion in SpaceX's IPO next month. This massive investment targets an IPO project that could raise up to $75 billion, representing a major vote of confidence from the world's largest asset manager in Elon Musk's company.
This investment also reflects the market's willingness to participate in what could be the largest IPO in history, despite SpaceX pursuing a sky-high valuation and plans that would give investors almost no power to challenge management decisions.
Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund Mubadala Increases IBIT Holdings to Nearly $660 Million
Michael Saylor Posts Bitcoin Tracker Info Again, May Disclose Accumulation Data Next Week
ChainCatcher news, Michael Saylor, founder and executive chairman of bitcoin treasury company Strategy, posted Bitcoin Tracker related information again, writing: "₿ig Dot Energy".
Based on previous patterns, Strategy always discloses Bitcoin accumulation data the day after related messages are posted.
Zhejiang, China Customs Cracks Cryptocurrency Mining Machine Smuggling Case, Seizes Over 400 Machines
ChainCatcher news, according to Zhejiang Daily, Ningbo Customs Anti-Smuggling Bureau in China's Zhejiang Province recently cracked multiple cases of smuggling virtual currency mining machines, dismantling several criminal gangs and seizing over 400 machines including Antminer L9 and IceRiver KS3 models.
The report stated that the involved gangs disassembled the mining machines and falsely declared them as items like "industrial blockers" to smuggle them into the country via international express channels through ports like Ningbo and Guangzhou. The machines were then reassembled and sold domestically or shipped to mining farms in Xinjiang, Hunan, and other regions for hosting and mining.
Investigators also said the gangs used USDT for cross-border payment settlements to evade capital controls.
Meme Tokens Trending Chart
According to data from meme token tracking and analysis platform GMGN as of 09:00 on May 18,
The top 5 trending ETH tokens in the past 24h are: HEX, SHIB, LINK, PEPE, mUSD
The top 5 trending Solana tokens in the past 24h are: TROLL, WCOR, BULLISH, HANTA, neet
The top 5 trending Base tokens in the past 24h are: B3, BASED, SKYA, IMGA, TOSHI
Noteworthy Articles in the Past 24 Hours?
Vitalik: Our Goal Isn't to Fight AI, But to Create Sanctuaries
Just finished listening to this episode of Vitalik on a16z, and the information density is mind-blowing.
He founded Ethereum at 19, and now in his early 30s, he has evolved from living on "autopilot" to being the "active pilot."
The core topic of this episode is our most pressing anxiety today: AI is getting stronger, what should humanity do?
Vitalik's answer is not "fight AI," but to create sanctuary technologies. These technologies protect us without stripping away our privacy and agency.
Today, we'll break down the hardest counter-intuitive views, practical advice, and Ethereum's new positioning from this episode.
Conversation with Lead Bank Founder Jackie: U.S. Banks Embracing Crypto Again
• Why Lead Bank chose to provide banking services to crypto companies while other banks were exiting.
• How the "GENIUS Act" and recent regulatory changes are reshaping banking strategies.
• What new opportunities stablecoins will bring to traditional banks in a post-GENIUS Act world.
• How to build trust between traditional banking regulators and crypto innovators.
Whether you want to understand the role of the crypto industry in the future banking system, or are a Crypto Native exploring paths within the banking system, this conversation will offer valuable insights—from someone who has successfully bridged traditional finance and the crypto world.
