Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
Coinbase to launch four AI infrastructure stock perpetual contracts
Coinbase will list perpetual contracts for Cerebras Systems, TSMC, Nebius Group, and Bloom Energy on May 18. The contracts support long/short trading, leverage, and 24/7 access for eligible retail and institutional users in liquid regions .
Binance Futures to debut BTCUSD1 perpetual contract
Binance Futures plans to launch BTCUSD1 perpetual trading on May 18 at 09:00 UTC with up to 100x leverage. It is reported to be the platform’s first perpetual pair using USD1 as the trading unit, marking a notable product expansion .
Binance Futures adds multiple TradFi perpetual contracts
Binance Futures will roll out several USDT-margined TradFi perpetual contracts, including FLNCUSDT, DRAMUSDT, and RKLBUSDT, on May 18. Leverage levels vary by contract, with launches staged across the evening in UTC+8 .
Binance to support Enjin Coin network upgrade
Binance will suspend deposits and withdrawals on the ENJ network to accommodate a planned Enjin Coin upgrade. The project’s network upgrade is scheduled around block height 15,543,000, with Binance coordinating temporary service interruptions .
G7 finance ministers and central bankers meet amid macro uncertainty
The G7 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting takes place from May 18 to 19. While not crypto-specific, these meetings can influence risk sentiment, liquidity expectations, and regulation across fintech and digital assets .
NCUA publishes GENIUS Act implementation NPRM for stablecoins
A new NCUA Implementation NPRM for the GENIUS Act was published on May 18, extending the U.S. stablecoin rulemaking process. The tracker shows multiple agencies are moving forward with requirements on issuance, supervision, and operational standards .
Ongoing U.S. stablecoin rulemaking under the GENIUS Act advances
The GENIUS Act tracker highlights coordinated work by the OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve, and NCUA on payment-stablecoin regulations. This includes capital, liquidity, risk management, and interoperability standards that will shape U.S. stablecoin issuers .
SEABW returns to Bangkok for a major blockchain week
Southeast Asia Blockchain Week is running in Bangkok from May 18 to 24, bringing together builders, investors, and policy voices. The event is one of the most important regional gatherings for blockchain and Web3 networking this week .
Y Combinator to hold first in-person crypto and fintech startup interviews in New York
Y Combinator is set to conduct its first in-person interviews with crypto and fintech startups in New York on May 21. The move signals continued startup activity in the sector and may surface new investment or accelerator-backed companies .
Coinbase to suspend trading of 12 perpetual contracts later this week
Coinbase plans to suspend trading for 12 perpetual contracts, including KAITO, on May 21. The decision is relevant for active derivatives traders who need to manage open positions before the suspension date .
Metaplanet boosts Bitcoin treasury to 40,177 BTC
New filings indicate Metaplanet increased its Bitcoin holdings to 40,177 BTC in Q1 after buying more than $400 million worth of Bitcoin. That makes it one of the largest corporate BTC treasuries globally and reinforces ongoing institutional accumulation .
Wall Street filings show broad de-risking and rotation to cash
Q1 2026 filings suggest major institutional portfolios reduced exposure to mega-cap tech and shifted toward liquidity and defensive positions. While broader than fintech, this risk-off rotation can affect crypto, blockchain equities, and growth-oriented financial technology names .
NextNRG to report Q1 2026 results and corporate update
NextNRG will host its first-quarter 2026 earnings call on May 18 at 9:00 a.m. ET. The AI-driven energy company’s update may matter to fintech investors tracking small-cap innovation names and market sentiment around AI-linked platforms .
SpaceX IPO speculation adds to broader fintech and markets interest
Reports say SpaceX may file its S-1 soon, keeping attention on possible 2026 mega-listings such as SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic. Although not a fintech story directly, it contributes to a wider wave of private-market companies approaching public capital markets .