AI free-trial abuse is becoming a costly problem for startups, Stripe says
Cryptopolitan 08 May 2026
AI startups are increasingly struggling with a type of fraud that barely existed a few years ago. automated users signing up in bulk to drain expensive computing resources before companies can stop them. Stripe Chief Executive Patrick Collison said the problem has become widespread among AI firms using the company’s payment infrastructure ... The broader market for stolen credentials is also expanding ... ....
CME Group Debuts Avalanche and Sui Futures
Coin Idol 07 May 2026
Published. May 07, 2026 at 10.32. Institutional crypto adoption has officially graduated from the "Bitcoin-only" phase. On May 6, 2026, CME Group, the world’s most dominant derivatives marketplace, officially opened trading for its Avalanche (AVAX) and Sui (SUI) futures contracts ... regulated, CFTC-governed venue ... Multi-chain economy ... For the broader market, this is a loud signal of legitimacy ... Disclaimer ... .

