MEXC On-chain Daily Report: Blockchain.com Confidentially Filed for US IPO

Updated: May 22, 2026 09:30 (UTC+8) | Author: MEXC

1. Headlines

• Blockchain.com reportedly confidentially files for U.S. IPO

• Tether acquires SoftBank’s full stake in Twenty One Capital

• Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers reintroduce PARITY crypto tax bill

• Polymarket applies for U.S. sports parlay contracts

• SEC requests public comments on prediction market ETFs

2. Industry Updates

AI Hardware Startup Hark Raises $700M at $6B Valuation

According to Bloomberg, AI hardware startup Hark announced the completion of a $700 million Series A funding round at a post-money valuation of $6 billion.

The round was led by Parkway Venture Capital, with participation from NVIDIA, AMD Ventures, ARK Invest, Brookfield, Greycroft, Intel Capital, Qualcomm Ventures, and Salesforce Ventures. The new funding will primarily support GPU infrastructure expansion and large-model development, reflecting continued investor enthusiasm for AI computing infrastructure as major chipmakers and technology investors deepen their exposure to the AI ecosystem.

CFTC and NHL Sign Memorandum to Strengthen Prediction Market Oversight

According to The Block, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the National Hockey League (NHL) signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening prediction market oversight.The partnership will enhance information sharing and event-integrity monitoring mechanisms to improve the identification, prevention, and management of potential risks. As trading volumes on prediction market platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket continue expanding, sports- and event-based prediction markets are increasingly moving toward mainstream financial and regulatory frameworks.

AI Livestream Prediction Platform K25.ai Raises Funding at $100M Valuation

According to StockTitan, AI livestream prediction platform K25.ai completed a strategic Pre-Series A financing round at a valuation of $100 million.

The round was led by NewGenIVF, with total financing reaching $10 million, including an initial $2 million investment. K25.ai is reportedly exploring future capital-market options including strategic transactions or reverse mergers, although the company emphasized that no formal listing plans have been finalized.As AI-driven prediction systems become increasingly integrated with livestream content ecosystems, related platforms are seeking broader commercialization opportunities through capital markets.

Report: Crypto Payments Expected to Become Fastest-Growing Online Payment Method

According to Caixin, Global Payments released its Global Payments Report 2026 showing that digital wallets now account for more than half of global e-commerce transaction volume and one-third of offline payments.The report estimated that cryptocurrencies accounted for approximately 0.19% of global e-commerce transaction volume in 2025, representing roughly $15 billion. However, crypto payments are projected to achieve a compound annual growth rate of 16% between 2025 and 2030, making them the fastest-growing online payment method.By 2030, crypto payment volume in e-commerce could reportedly reach $31 billion, accounting for approximately 0.28% of total global e-commerce transactions.

Syndicate Labs Shuts Down Amid Sharp Rollup Market Contraction

According to Odaily, Syndicate Labs announced that it will shut down operations due to a sharp contraction in the Rollup market.

The company previously focused on customizable Ethereum Rollup and sequencer infrastructure development and completed a $20 million Series A financing round led by Andreessen Horowitz in 2021. Following the announcement, the SYND token fell 21% within three hours, reaching an all-time low of $0.012 and declining 99.5% from its 2025 peak.The project team stated that the SYND governance mechanism will not be immediately affected.

Kalshi Raises Additional $200M From Baillie Gifford and Layer Global

According to Bloomberg, prediction market platform Kalshi raised an additional $200 million from Baillie Gifford and Layer Global, expanding upon its previous $1 billion financing round led by Coatue Management.The company’s valuation remains unchanged at $22 billion. Previous investors included Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Paradigm, and ARK Invest.Data showed that Kalshi’s monthly trading volume exceeded $14 billion in April this year, while annualized revenue surpassed $1.5 billion, highlighting continued momentum in the prediction market sector.

NewBX Receives Hong Kong Virtual Asset Trading Platform License

According to Odaily, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission granted virtual asset trading platform operator licenses to Bixin under NewBX Limited.

The platform is authorized to conduct regulated activities related to securities trading and automated trading services while operating under Hong Kong’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance.The number of licensed virtual asset trading platforms in Hong Kong has now increased to 13, with six additional applications still under review, reflecting the continued expansion of Hong Kong’s digital asset compliance framework.

Former CFTC Chairman Christopher Giancarlo to Join Jefferies

According to Bloomberg, former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Christopher Giancarlo will join Jefferies Financial Group in July as a senior advisor focused on investment banking operations.Giancarlo previously supported the launch of the first Bitcoin futures contracts on CBOE and CME and has long advocated for relatively crypto-friendly regulatory policies.Jefferies has reportedly completed around 14 digital asset transactions totaling approximately $9 billion and continues expanding its crypto-related business operations.

Nick Begich Introduces Bill to Consolidate Government Digital Assets

According to CoinDesk, U.S. Congressman Nick Begich introduced the “American Reserve Modernization Act,” proposing the consolidation of government-held digital assets into a protected national reserve system.The bill aims to establish a unified framework for managing government-owned digital assets while improving operational efficiency and security standards. As the U.S. government’s holdings of Bitcoin and other digital assets continue expanding, reserve-management discussions are receiving increasing policy attention.

Flipcash Launches USDF Stablecoin on Coinbase Infrastructure

According to The Block, Flipcash, a payment application founded by Kik creator Ted Livingston, launched native stablecoin USDF on the Solana network using Coinbase’s “stablecoin-as-a-service” platform.Reports stated that USDF is fully backed by USDC and pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, while Coinbase handles issuance, reserves, and compliance operations. Flipcash also became the first application to adopt Coinbase’s stablecoin infrastructure service.

The stablecoin will primarily support in-app community currencies and payment use cases.

3. MEXC Market Heatmap

Data Source: MEXC real-time market data before 09:30 (UTC+8). Figures may fluctuate with market conditions.

Top 24H Gainers

• SENS/USDT (+1,883.60%)

• DVERSE/USDT (+85.96%)

• SPACEX (PRE)/USDT (+39.96%)

Top 24H Trading Volume

• BTC/USDT (460.918M)

• ETH/USDT (253.966M)

• SOL/USDT (92.458M)

Top Trending Meme Tokens

• VIRL/USDT

• NOOK/USDT

• HASH/USDT

New Listing Preview

• KSKD/USDT — Listing Time: 2026-05-25 20:00:00 (UTC+8)

4. On-Chain Calendar

High-Risk Token Unlock Watchlist

• PYTH/USDT — [05-21 11:15] Unlock: 95.93M USDT (37.04% of circulating supply) — Extremely high sell pressure risk

• Humanity/USDT — [05-25 03:45] Unlock: 70.95M USDT (16.04%) — Elevated sell pressure risk

• MemeCore/USDT — [06-03 03:45] Unlock: 178.54M USDT (4.32%) — Elevated sell pressure risk

• Rain/USDT — [06-11 06:45] Unlock: 380.16M USDT (10.57%) — Extremely high sell pressure risk

Key Macro Events Today

• May 22, 07:30 — Japan Core CPI Data
  [Reflects Japan inflation trends and impacts JPY performance and global risk sentiment]

• May 22, 22:00 — U.S. University of Michigan Inflation Expectations Final Reading
  [Influences Fed policy expectations and U.S. dollar direction]

• May 22, 23:00 — Fed Governor Waller Speech
  [Markets watching for monetary policy guidance impacting crypto liquidity conditions]

5. Risk Alert

The crypto industry has recently experienced multiple security incidents involving social engineering and permission-based infiltration attacks. Rather than relying solely on smart contract vulnerabilities, attackers are increasingly impersonating official emails, fake customer support accounts, malicious plugin updates, and phishing verification portals to trick project members or ordinary users into revealing access credentials and wallet permissions.These attacks are highly deceptive. Even users who do not directly expose seed phrases may still suffer losses after signing malicious transactions or installing fake browser extensions. Meanwhile, phishing campaigns disguised as “protocol upgrades,” “security verifications,” or “airdrop compensation portals” have also become increasingly common,luring users into granting dangerous wallet approvals.Users are advised not to trust unsolicited social-media messages or unknown links. All wallet-related operations should be verified through official channels, signature requests should be reviewed carefully, and unnecessary wallet permissions and browser plugins should be removed regularly to strengthen account and asset security awareness while protecting digital assets safely.

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