XPIN is rolling out a new model combining DePIN infrastructure with PayFi distribution, pushing toward real-world adoption. The project introduces a “free connectivity” approach, linking token utility directly to mobile data access and payment integrations.

The newly launched Freedata Plan allows users to deposit XPIN into a Loyalty Deposit and unlock VIP status. Depending on the tier, users can access up to 5GB of monthly global eSIM data across 149 countries while earning yield on their deposit.

VIP benefits also include up to 50% discounts on additional eSIM purchases, boosted dNFT mining rewards, and up to 2% extra referral bonuses. The system creates a loop where staking enables real-world connectivity, strengthening utility beyond speculation.

Polymarket is expanding its distribution through a major integration with Bitget Wallet, giving access to more than 90 million global users. The self-custodial wallet will now allow users to directly access Polymarket’s prediction markets within its decentralized interface.

The company is also reportedly seeking $400M in new funding at a $15B valuation. The move follows a $600M investment from NYSE parent ICE in March.

Beyond access, Bitget Wallet is also introducing AI-powered sports analysis tools to help users interpret market conditions, with joint initiatives planned around major events such as the NBA Playoffs and FIFA World Cup. 

Users will be able to fund accounts via Apple Pay and other payment methods, with gas abstraction enabling near-frictionless transactions across major EVM chains and Solana.

This infographic reveals the largest known BTC hodlers, from exchanges like Coinbase and Binance to major institutions like BlackRock and Strategy.

SpaceX secured an option to buy Cursor for $60B, with an alternative $10B partnership structure if the acquisition does not go through. The deal gives Cursor access to xAI’s Colossus supercomputer, helping remove a key compute bottleneck while deepening the link between Cursor’s coding product and xAI’s infrastructure.

The structure creates a powerful vertical AI play: Cursor brings a code editor and strong developer distribution, while SpaceX & xAI bring compute, capital & internal demand for coding agents.

The move also comes as SpaceX pushes further into AI tooling ahead of a potential IPO and as Cursor remains one of the fastest-growing companies in the AI developer stack.

The upgrade pushes toward faster withdrawals, stronger security, and higher throughput. It also introduces multiproofs for a step toward Stage 2 decentralization, streamlines the client stack for performance, and is scheduled for mainnet on May 13.

On top of that, the upgrade aligns Base more closely with Ethereum’s latest specs, while an Immunefi audit competition with a $250,000 reward pool runs ahead of activation.

Sui-based Volo Protocol lost approximately $3.5M in WBTC, XAUm, and USDC from three affected vaults. The team froze the vaults immediately, said the rest of the platform’s ~$28M in TVL remains safe, and has already frozen ~$500K of the stolen funds.

Volo is a Sui-based platform offering yield strategies through managed vaults, allowing users to deposit assets and earn returns. It focuses on automated vaults that optimize yield.

Anthropic is investigating reports that unauthorized users accessed its Mythos model through a third-party vendor environment. The incident comes as the company keeps Mythos under limited release due to concerns around its advanced cybersecurity capabilities.

Anthropic is currently expanding Mythos access to major banks and may extend it to European and UK banks soon.

Sun alleges that the Trump-linked crypto project wrongfully froze his WLFI tokens, stripped his governance rights, and threatened to burn part of his holdings. He is seeking a court order to unfreeze the tokens, block any burn or encumbrance, and award damages.

The dispute follows a broader fight over WLFI token terms. Reuters reported earlier this month that World Liberty proposed tighter lockups for early investors and a 10% burn on adviser tokens, which Sun opposed while claiming he could not vote against it because his assets were frozen.

Polymarket has started teasing perp trading with early access sign-ups, while Kalshi is reportedly preparing to launch U.S. crypto perpetuals, potentially putting it into more direct competition with major crypto exchanges.

Polymarket and Kalshi are pairing product expansion with major fundraising momentum. Kalshi has climbed to $22B valuation by March 2026, while Polymarket is reprtedly in talks around a $15B valuation.

MTS is positioned as a real-time media layer built on X, focused on interpreting live events rather than traditional delayed reporting. The project will cover tech, business, politics, and culture via X.

Live format. The platform operates as a continuous live content stream, featuring interviews and discussions with founders, investors, and other industry participants as events unfold.

MTS is currently looking for hosts, guests, sponsors, and contributors to join the platform.

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