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Below is Dolphin Research's Trans of $Circle(CRCL.US) Q1 2026 earnings call. For our take, see 'Circle: Ugly tape, but the No.1 stablecoin play keeps expanding'.1) Guidance: Full-year 2026 guidance remains unchanged, excluding the future financial impact of the Arc token pre-sale, the Arc incentive program and related revenue. Management plans to provide an updated outlook on the next earnings call.2) Revenue and profit. Total revenue and reserve income were $694 mn...

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Circle (Trans): Guidance excludes Arc token presale; to be revised next qtr.

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8. Midstream: Public/Consortium BlockchainsStablecoins rely on blockchain for issuance, public chains profit from transaction fees.Public chains like Ethereum, Solana, TRON earn a share of revenue from stablecoin transactions as users pay miner fees.Commercial Barrier: Current regulations can mandate issuers to use specific public chains, making their position unstable.Stablecoins can be issued across multiple chains. On Binance, USDT can be received via Ethereum, Solana, or BNB. Different chains have different addresses, and once stablecoins are deposited, their chain origin is irrelevant. However, withdrawals require chain selection, intensifying competition among chains.Ethereum, though slower technically, is highly recognized in Western markets;Solana is faster and more popular in Asia. Future regulation of public chains will target issuers indirectly rather than the chains themselves. For example, Hong Kong may require stablecoin issuers to use specific chains for compliance.Public Chain Adoption: Regional preferences already exist. Western users favor Ethereum, while Asian and African users prefer Solana.Exchanges face low technical barriers and cheap fees for chain integration, enabling widespread use. Public chains will become a battleground for sovereign competition.$Coinbase(COIN.US) $Robinhood(HOOD.US) $Circle(CRCL.US) $Digital currency concept(CP00079.US)

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Ethereum Foundation Unstaking from Lido

Ethereum Preparing for Glamsterdam Upgrade, Increasing Gas Limit

Grayscale Ethereum Trust reports 34% decrease in net assets for Q1 2026

Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF Reports Q1 2026 Financials

Linea Transfers ZK rollup Infrastructure to Layer Foundation Development Trust to Enhance Ethereum Scalability

A Whale Buys 7447.7 ETH

Vitalik Buterin Delivers Speech on Ethereum's Five-Year Technological Evolution

Vitalik Buterin Outlines Ethereum's Four-Year Roadmap at Web3 Carnival

DefiLlama Founder States No WETH Positions Facing Immediate Liquidation Risk Currently

Ether.fi plans to provide $3 billion worth of Ethereum to ETHGas market over three years

Ether Price Surges Over 8.04% in 24 Hours

Grayscale Ethereum Trust Implements Delayed Delivery of Redemption Orders to Address Liquidity Constraints

Ultrasound.money data shows Ethereum's net supply increased by 81,790.88 in the past 30 days

Whale 0xC551 Increases Holdings of 8,662 ETH in One Month

Whales in ETH are now net profitable, surge in active addresses suggests ETH uptrend

Ethereum Foundation Deploys 3,400 ETH to Morpho Vaults

Grayscale Staked 19,200 Ethereum

Vitalik Suggests Ethereum Simplify Architecture with Standardized Solutions in the Short Term

Vitalik Buterin Proposes Solutions to Curb Ethereum Block Builder Centralization

Ethereum Foundation Launches Strawmap Roadmap for Seven Forks

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Kevin O'Leary, a prominent investor, distinguishes Bitcoin as a 'speculative asset' due to its volatility, while asserting that stablecoins hold 'real value' backed by U.S. Treasuries. He emphasizes the efficiency of stablecoins for financial transactions and highlights the potential of tokenizing S&P 500 elements on blockchain. O'Leary advocates for investing in cryptocurrency infrastructure, considering Bitcoin and Ethereum as the 'gold standards' of the market.

- Kevin O’Leary highlights the difference between Bitcoin, described as a volatile speculative asset, and dollar-denominated stablecoins, which have value due to being backed by U.S. Treasuries.  
- He emphasizes that stablecoins enable fast, low-cost transfers compared to traditional transfer systems and sees potential in tokenizing economic elements on the blockchain.  
- O’Leary advocates for investing in cryptocurrency infrastructure and believes Bitcoin and Ethereum are sufficient to capture most market volatility.

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Kevin O'Leary Says 'Volatile' Bitcoin Is 'Speculative'—But Stablecoins Have 'Real Value'

Several key members have left the Ethereum Foundation (EF) in recent months, further impacting the morale of the Ethereum community. According to PANews, this comes at a time when the price of ETH is relatively low.

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Ethereum Foundation Faces Departure of Key Members Amid Low ETH Prices

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Harvard University has significantly reduced its Bitcoin ETF stake to $117 million and completely exited its Ethereum ETF holdings in Q1 2026. This marks a decline in its crypto ETF investments for three consecutive quarters, down from a peak of $442 million in Q3 2025. In contrast, some sovereign funds have increased their Bitcoin ETF investments while other endowments have adjusted their crypto strategies.

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Grayscale Ethereum Mini Staking ETF

Harvard slashes Bitcoin ETF stake, exits Ethereum entirely

OKX has launched USDSⓈ-M Options on Bitcoin and Ether, providing dollar-denominated margin, premium, and settlement for traders in the UAE and Australia. This new product aims to meet institutional compliance needs by allowing margin posting and settlement in USD, USDC, or USDG. The options integrate into OKX's unified margin pool, enabling efficient management of options and derivatives without collateral fragmentation.

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ZAWYA: OKX launches USDSⓈ-M options on Bitcoin and Ether

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A petition in South Korea to abolish virtual asset taxation has received 39,956 signatures, approaching the 50,000 needed for parliamentary review. Posted on May 13, the petition will remain open until June 12, with the petitioner calling for a fundamental review of the tax system before implementation.

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South Korean Petition Nears Signature Threshold to Halt Virtual Asset Taxation

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South Korea is positioned for significant growth in the cryptocurrency sector as expectations rise for regulatory changes. According to PANews, despite current restrictions such as bans on corporate trading and fragmented legal functions, the anticipated easing of policies, including the approval of spot ETFs and the opening of corporate trading, could lead to rapid expansion in the industry.

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Leverage Shares 2X Long CRCL Daily ETF

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Grayscale Solana Staking ETF

South Korea Poised for Growth in Crypto Sector Amid Regulatory Changes

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has decreased to 25, indicating a return to the Extreme Fear zone. According to NS3.AI, this shift reflects heightened anxiety among investors in the cryptocurrency market.

Bitwise Solana Staking ETF

Crypto Fear & Greed Index Drops to Extreme Fear Zone

An exclusive crypto event hosted by TDME will take place on May 25, 2026, at Time Out Market, Cape Town, during the Finance Magnates Africa Summit 2026. This invitation-only event aims to connect institutional investors, fintech leaders, and digital finance professionals for networking and strategic discussions on liquidity, payments, and digital assets. Attendees will engage in interactive experiences and receive 100 complimentary ZARC to explore the digital finance ecosystem.

- An exclusive crypto event hosted by TDME will take place in Cape Town on May 25, 2026, during the Finance Magnates Africa Summit 2026.  
- The invitation-only gathering aims to connect institutional investors, fintech leaders, and financial professionals, focusing on strategic conversations and partnership opportunities in digital finance.  
- Attendees will engage in interactive experiences, earn ZARC, and explore real-world applications of digital finance, reinforcing Africa's role in fintech innovation.

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Exclusive Crypto Event for Finance Professionals at FMAS:26 in Cape Town

In May 2026, Ethereum faced a significant downturn due to the mass departure of its core technical team and substantial selling by Wall Street institutions. Ethereum's price fell over 4% to $2,200, with further declines leading to over 150,000 account liquidations. Key developers left due to a centralized structure and misaligned incentives, causing a talent gap and stalling critical upgrades. Concurrently, Goldman Sachs reduced its Ethereum ETF holdings by 70%, signaling a bearish outlook, while maintaining its Bitcoin investments, highlighting a shift in market confidence.

- In May 2026, Ethereum faced significant challenges, including a substantial decline in value and the departure of key technical team members, leading to market concerns about its future.  
- Wall Street institutions, notably Goldman Sachs, heavily reduced their Ethereum holdings, indicating a shift towards more stable investments and showcasing a broader institutional withdrawal from uncertain public blockchain assets.  
- The ongoing issues within Ethereum, such as centralized governance and misaligned incentives, underscore the need for urgent reforms to maintain its leading position in the cryptocurrency market.

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Core team absconds/Wall Street withdraws funds: Is the Ethereum myth over?

Binance will delist eight spot trading pairs on May 22, 2026, due to poor liquidity and trading volume. The affected pairs include AVAX/ETH, CHZ/BTC, FET/BNB, IOTA/BTC, UNI/ETH, UNI/FDUSD, XLM/BTC, and XLM/FDUSD. This action will not affect the availability of the individual tokens, and users are advised to update or cancel their Spot Trading Bots for these pairs to avoid potential losses.

Binance to Delist Eight Spot Trading Pairs on May 22, 2026

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