News Preview:
- The U.S. SEC plans to hold the fourth cryptocurrency roundtable on May 12, with executives from BlackRock, Fidelity, Nasdaq, and others in attendance;
- On May 13 at 20:30, the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April will be released, reflecting the latest inflation trends;
- sns.sol announced on the X platform that the SNS airdrop will begin on May 13;
- VanEck plans to launch a new crypto-related ETF on May 14, providing a wide range of industry investment opportunities through dozens of stocks;
- Vaulta: EOS tokens will become A tokens on May 14, with a conversion ratio of 1:1;
- BlockFi urges creditors to claim bankruptcy compensation as soon as possible, with May 15 being the deadline.
May 12
Policy and Regulation:
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to hold a roundtable titled "Tokenization: Assets on the Chain - The Intersection of Traditional Finance and Decentralized Finance" on May 12. This roundtable is part of the SEC's series of regulatory activities on cryptocurrency assets that began in March and will take place from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM local time at the SEC headquarters.
Attendees from the SEC include: Chairman Paul S. Atkins, Director of the Crypto Working Group Office Richard B. Gabbert, Commissioner Hester Peirce, among others;
The agenda includes: Financial Evolution: Capital Markets 2.0, The Future of Tokenization;
Other attendees include: Cynthia Lo Bessette (Fidelity), Eun Ah Choi (Nasdaq), Will Geyer (Invesco), Robert Mitchnick (BlackRock), etc.
May 13
Macroeconomics:
20:30, U.S. April unadjusted CPI year-on-year / seasonally adjusted CPI month-on-month / seasonally adjusted core CPI month-on-month / unadjusted core CPI year-on-year
Exchanges:
Binance will launch the Alpha points consumption mechanism starting May 13
According to an official announcement from Binance, starting May 13, 2025, Binance will implement an Alpha points consumption mechanism. Under this mechanism, if users successfully participate in a Token Generation Event (TGE) or claim an airdrop, a certain number of Alpha points will be deducted from their accounts.
Following a hack in July 2024 that resulted in a loss of $234 million in crypto assets, the Indian exchange WazirX is awaiting a ruling from the Singapore High Court on May 13, 2025, regarding its restructuring and user compensation plan. If approved, the parent company Zettai will restart the platform and initiate compensation within 10 working days. Over 90% of creditors have supported the plan, and users will receive newly issued recovery tokens, with an expected recovery of 75%-80% of account balances.
Project Updates:
sns.sol: SNS token airdrop will begin on May 13
sns.sol announced on the X platform that the SNS airdrop will start on May 13. Currently, the distribution query for the SNS token airdrop is open, and users will have 90 days to claim their token allocation. Only eligible wallets can claim the tokens, and the claiming window will officially close on August 11, after which unclaimed tokens will be returned for ecosystem development.
Token Unlocking:
Aptos (APT) will unlock approximately 11.31 million tokens at 2:00 AM Beijing time on May 13, accounting for 1.82% of the current circulating supply, valued at approximately $67.5 million.
May 14
Exchanges:
VanEck plans to launch a new crypto-related ETF on May 14, trading under the ticker NODE. This ETF aims to provide investors with access to a broader crypto economy by investing in financial instruments and stocks related to crypto exchanges, Bitcoin miners, and data centers. NODE will adopt an actively managed strategy, selecting 30 to 60 stocks from over 130 related to the digital asset economy for investment.
Project Updates:
Metis will launch the Andromeda upgrade on May 14
Metis announced that the next round of evolution for MetisL2 will begin on May 14, launching the Andromeda upgrade, which is the first phase of the MetisRe Genesis evolution. This upgrade introduces two groundbreaking innovations: a fraud proof mechanism and data availability migration to the Ethereum mainnet.
Vaulta: EOS tokens will become A tokens on May 14, with a conversion ratio of 1:1
Web3 bank Vaulta (formerly EOS) announced on the X platform that EOS tokens will become A tokens on May 14. The conversion ratio will be 1:1, with no changes to the token economics and no conversion fees, which can be completed through official channels on May 14.
Previously, it was reported that EOS transformed into a "web3 bank" and rebranded as Vaulta, planning to launch a new token.
According to an official announcement from World Liberty Financial, they have launched a Snapshot proposal to test the on-chain airdrop function, distributing a small amount of USD1 stablecoin to all eligible $WLFI holders to verify the actual operation of the airdrop system and reward early supporters. This airdrop will be funded by WLFI and executed through the Ethereum mainnet, with specific distribution amounts and eligibility criteria to be announced later. Voting has begun and will end on May 14, with the voting page showing a 100% support rate.
May 15
Macroeconomics:
05:40, 2027 FOMC voting member and San Francisco Fed President Daly will participate in a fireside chat;
20:40, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell will deliver opening remarks at an event;
Exchanges:
Coinbase International will launch SXT perpetual contract trading on May 15
Coinbase International announced on the X platform that it will add support for Space and Time perpetual contracts on Coinbase International Exchange and Coinbase Advanced. The SXT-PERP market will open at or after 17:30 Beijing time on May 15.
Project Updates:
The core governance design team of Sky, Atlas Axis, submitted a proposal that, if approved, will complete the protocol upgrade from MKR to SKY. This change will make SKY the exclusive governance token and enable staking features, unlocking USDS rewards for SKY holders. Sky co-founder Rune Christensen called it a "huge milestone," believing the proposal could help Sky achieve zero fixed costs by the end of 2025. If approved, the activation may occur within weeks, and SKY will inherit MKR governance voting rights. Existing MKR holders can upgrade to SKY at a fixed exchange rate of 1:24000 and can vote on governance proposals or delegate to others. From September 18, MKR to SKY conversions will incur a 1% penalty, increasing by 1% every three months thereafter. The initial SKY staking vault will disable liquidation features, which will be restored later. Governance rights will migrate to a new contract, with the transition completed between May 15 and 19 (depending on on-chain voting). As of May 11, the approval votes accounted for 100%.
Obol Collective may launch the token OBOL on May 15
The distributed validator technology project Obol Collective may launch its token $OBOL on May 15, 2025. Previously, it was reported that Obol Collective would airdrop 7.5% of OBOL tokens to Ethereum node operators.
The bankrupt crypto lending platform BlockFi announced that customers must complete asset claims by May 15, or unclaimed assets will be distributed to other unsecured creditors under bankruptcy law. Currently, 97% of U.S. users have claimed compensation, but only 43% of non-U.S. users have done so. The company reminds customers to verify the authenticity of emails and complete the KYC verification process to expedite compensation distribution.
Token Unlocking:
Starknet (STRK) will unlock approximately 127 million tokens at 8:00 AM Beijing time on May 15, accounting for 4.09% of the current circulating supply, valued at approximately $23 million.
Sei (SEI) will unlock approximately 55.56 million tokens at 8:00 PM Beijing time on May 15, accounting for 1.09% of the current circulating supply, valued at approximately $14.5 million.
May 16
Exchanges:
Coinbase will suspend MOVE trading on May 16
Coinbase will suspend trading of Movement (MOVE) tokens around 2:00 AM on May 16 (UTC+8). The MOVE order book has been adjusted to limit order mode, allowing users to place and cancel orders, with potential matching of orders.
Project Updates:
U.S. fast-food chain Steak 'n Shake will accept Bitcoin payments at all locations starting May 16
The U.S. fast-food brand Steak 'n Shake announced that all its locations will accept Bitcoin payments starting May 16. The company stated on social media platform X on May 9 that this move will cover over 100 million customers, signing off as "Steaktoshi" and indicating that "this transformation is just beginning." The brand had previously conducted a poll on social media in March asking whether Steak 'n Shake should accept Bitcoin, receiving positive responses from the crypto community, including Twitter founder Jack Dorsey.
According to an announcement from the Solayer Foundation, the next round of community token unlock will take place on May 16, with all tokens allocated for second season incentives, early users, InfiniSVM developers, and ecosystem development, including the launch of native products and growth plans. The foundation stated that it will gradually announce token distribution details and new product release plans throughout May.
A 25-year-old man from Alabama, Eric Council Jr., admitted to participating in the hacking of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) "X" account. In January of last year, he posted a false message on the platform announcing that the first (spot) Bitcoin ETF had been authorized. Council pleaded guilty on Monday in federal court in Washington to conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft and access device fraud. Judge Amy Berman Jackson is scheduled to sentence him on May 16. Prosecutors accused Council of using forged identification and deceiving an employee at a local mobile phone store to help him hack into the victim's phone. The day before the SEC account was hacked, analysts expected the SEC to announce the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF. The hacker's false post on January 9, 2024, caused Bitcoin prices to surge. Subsequently, the SEC confirmed that the announcement was unauthorized, leading to a drop in cryptocurrency prices. The next day, the SEC officially announced the approval of the spot Bitcoin ETF.
Acurast will launch its token sale on CoinList at 1:00 AM on May 16
The decentralized computing network Acurast will open its token sale on CoinList at 1:00 AM (Beijing time) on May 16, with 100% of the tokens unlocked. Acurast builds a decentralized computing platform using smartphones, with over 65,000 devices connected. The total sale volume is 60 million ACU tokens, priced at $0.09 each, with a valuation of $90 million. A "bottom-up" distribution mechanism will prioritize small purchasers. This sale is not open to specific regions, including the U.S. and Canada.
Galaxy plans to list on Nasdaq on May 16
Galaxy Digital Holdings (TSX: GLXY) announced plans to list on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on May 16, 2025. Its special shareholder meeting on May 9 approved the restructuring and migration plan and still requires final approval from Nasdaq. If successful, the restructured U.S. company Galaxy Digital Inc. will trade under the ticker GLXY on Nasdaq while retaining its listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange in the short term. CEO Mike Novogratz stated that this move will provide Galaxy with a new growth platform, expand its investor base, and better serve the digital asset and AI infrastructure ecosystem. Existing OTC market BRPHF shares will convert to Nasdaq GLXY shares, with no migration fees for shareholders. Migration documents and voting materials have been submitted to the U.S. SEC and Canadian SEDAR platform.
Token Unlocking:
Arbitrum (ARB) will unlock approximately 92.65 million tokens at 9:00 PM Beijing time on May 16, accounting for 1.95% of the current circulating supply, valued at approximately $42.7 million.
Immutable (IMX) will unlock approximately 24.52 million tokens at 8:00 AM Beijing time on May 16, accounting for 1.35% of the current circulating supply, valued at approximately $17.9 million.
May 17
Project Updates:
Terra: Deadline for submitting loss claims to the Terraform liquidation trust fund is May 17
Terra officially reminded on the X platform that the deadline for submitting cryptocurrency loss claims to the Terraform Labs Pte. Ltd. liquidation trust fund is 11:59 PM ET on May 16, 2025 (11:59 AM Beijing time on May 17, 2025). Creditors must submit their eligible cryptocurrency loss claims by this date. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Resolv: Registration for the RESOLV token genesis event is now live, with a deadline of May 17
The Resolv Foundation announced on the X platform that registration for the RESOLV token genesis event is now live, which is a necessary step to participate in the airdrop. The deadline is 7:59 AM Beijing time on May 17. The snapshot for Q1 was taken at 7:59 AM Beijing time on May 9. Unregistered users will not be able to participate in the subsequent claiming process. After registration ends, a Sybil check will be conducted to verify eligibility. Once the check is complete, the claiming page will open immediately and will be valid for 30 days.
Token Unlocking:
Avalanche (AVAX) will unlock approximately 1.67 million tokens at 8:00 AM Beijing time on May 17, accounting for 0.4% of the current circulating supply, valued at approximately $41.3 million.
ApeCoin (APE) will unlock approximately 15.6 million tokens at 8:30 PM Beijing time on May 17, accounting for 1.95% of the current circulating supply, valued at approximately $10.3 million.
May 18
Token Unlocking:
Melania Meme (MELANIA) will unlock approximately 26.25 million tokens at 8:00 AM Beijing time on May 18, accounting for 6.63% of the current circulating supply, valued at approximately $10.4 million.
Specific Time TBD
Policy and Regulation:
The U.S. Treasury plans to hold closed-door roundtable meetings with the crypto industry next week
According to former TechCrunch reporter Jacquelyn Melinek, the U.S. Treasury plans to hold several private roundtable meetings with members of the crypto industry next week, covering topics including decentralized finance (DeFi), banking, cybersecurity, and various areas of the crypto ecosystem.
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