Lombard (BARD) is scheduled to unlock about 13.75 million tokens at 00:00 Beijing time on Sept. 18, according to token unlock data from Web3 asset data platform RootData. The unlocked tokens are valued at about $1.65 million based on the figures cited in the update. The item was published by ChainCatcher as a 7X24 H newsflash. No additional details were provided in the brief beyond the unlock time, token amount, and estimated value.

Coinbase will suspend 12 perpetual futures contracts on May 21, covering KAITO, CAKE, VET, and others. The third wave in two months brings total removals to 37, signaling a strategic pivot toward institutional-grade derivatives.

Crypto markets saw another mixed 24-hour session, with major exchange volume leaders mostly in the red while a handful of smaller tokens posted strong gains. BTC fell 1.06%, ETH slipped 0.44%, SOL lost 1.12%, and RE stood out with a 15.6% rise among the most actively traded names. OKX’s top gainers list was led by ZAMA, PROS, and RE, while msx.com’s crypto-linked stock leaderboard featured SMCI.M, SKHY.M, and TSLQ.M. On-chain meme activity tracked by GMGN centered heavily on Robinhood Chain. The broader news flow was equally busy. U.S. President Donald Trump said the federal government is expected to face a shutdown in September as Republicans and Democrats remain split on spending priorities. Samsung Electronics said at Galaxy Unpacked 2026 that Samsung Wallet will add stablecoin support and combine payments, rewards, and digital assets in one service. Kraken parent Payward is expanding xStocks beyond the U.S. by bringing equities from Hong Kong, the U.K., South Korea, and other markets on-chain. Other developments included a reported update on the CLARITY Act, the U.K.’s plan for a tokenized sovereign bond before early 2027, projections for crypto’s economic contribution to the U.S. in 2026, Japan’s possible launch of a Bitcoin ETF by 2028, and comments from Grayscale’s Zach Pandl on whether Bitcoin may already have bottomed.

Crypto market cap slips to $2.48T; BTC at $71,085, ETH down 1.53%; Fear & Greed Index drops to 18 (Extreme Fear). Top gainers: Lombard +56%, Humanity Protocol +44%, OKB +28%. Spot BTC ETFs saw $500M inflow; Core Scientific secures $500M loan.

Bitcoin climbed above $72,000 with daily volume topping $81 billion, while Ethereum, XRP, and Dogecoin also posted solid gains. Smaller altcoins including MANTRA and PHALA outperformed with sharp percentage increases.

Lombard announced the Community Sale of its native token BARD on Buidlpad, aiming to broaden participation in its Bitcoin DeFi protocol. The sale features KYC registration, priority access for Lux holders, and supports the expansion of liquid staking and onchain capital formation.

Lombard (BARD) is trading 87.17% below its all-time high of $1.72 and only 4.13% above its all-time low of $0.21. With 322.5 million tokens in circulation out of a 1 billion maximum supply, the market is closely watching its valuation recovery potential.

KuCoin data shows Lombard (BARD) hit an all-time high of $1.72 and is now down 87.17% from that level, while standing 4.13% above its all-time low of $0.21. Its circulating supply is 322.5 million tokens, versus a maximum supply of 1 billion.