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A summary of opinions from the Bank of Japan's April meeting reveals that one member emphasized the need for the central bank to act decisively in raising interest rates if inflation risks increase. According to Jin10, this statement highlights the ongoing concerns within the Bank of Japan regarding potential inflationary pressures and the necessity for a responsive monetary policy approach. The member's remarks underscore the importance of vigilance in monitoring economic indicators to ensure price stability.

South Korea's National Policy Committee subcommittee has postponed discussions on a proposed basic act concerning digital assets, excluding it from today's finance legislation agenda. According to NS3.AI, the subcommittee will still address the Capital Markets Act during the meeting. This marks the final meeting for the subcommittee in the first half of the year. Deliberations on the digital asset bill are anticipated to resume only after a new parliamentary session is established following the June 3 local elections.

Spot Solana ETFs experienced significant net inflows of $39.23 million last week, marking their most robust weekly performance since February. According to NS3.AI, this influx of capital coincided with a 15% increase in Solana's price over the past seven days, reaching $97.

According to PANews, a detailed analysis has been conducted on five different trading architectures to help traders identify their true counterparties. The study examines various structures within the trading ecosystem, providing insights into how each architecture functions and the roles of different participants. This analysis aims to enhance traders' understanding of the market dynamics and the entities they interact with during transactions.

According to Jin10, CME's FedWatch tool indicates a 97.7% probability that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged by June, with a 2.3% chance of a cumulative 25 basis point rate cut. By July, the probability of maintaining the current rates is 94.6%, while the chances of a cumulative 25 basis point cut stand at 5.4%, and a 50 basis point cut at 0.1%.

Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) has announced its financial results for the first quarter, revealing a revenue of $174.6 million, which marks an 18% decrease compared to the same period last year. According to NS3.AI, the company emphasized that bitcoin mining continues to be its core operational focus. The net loss for the quarter expanded to $1.3 billion, largely attributed to unrealized losses on the 38,689 BTC held on its balance sheet. In an effort to manage debt and improve financial flexibility, MARA sold approximately $1.1 billion worth of bitcoin towards the end of the quarter.

CleanSpark reported a net loss of $378.3 million in the second quarter, marking a 173% increase from the $138.8 million loss recorded in the same period last year. According to NS3.AI, the loss was significantly impacted by a $224.1 million impairment charge on Bitcoin holdings. As of March 31, CleanSpark valued its Bitcoin holdings at approximately $925.2 million. Additionally, revenue from Bitcoin mining decreased by about 25% year over year, totaling $136.4 million.

The EF's Protocol team, previously known as Protocol R&D, is the primary group tasked with designing and developing the Ethereum base layer, according to The Block. This team plays a crucial role in the ongoing evolution and enhancement of Ethereum's foundational infrastructure.

21Shares announced it will list its spot Hyperliquid ETF, THYP, on Nasdaq on May 12, providing brokerage clients with regulated exposure to the native token of the Hyperliquid perpetuals trading network, according to BeInCrypto. The fund, structured as a grantor trust, allows the sponsor to stake HYPE for yield while maintaining passive price exposure. Custody is managed by Anchorage Digital Bank and BitGo Bank & Trust, with cold storage backed by up to $350 million in insurance. The ETF charges a 0.30% annual sponsor fee, paid in HYPE, and tracks the FTSE Hyperliquid Index. Hyperliquid's HYPE token surged to $42.071 following the announcement.

CITIC Securities reported on May 12 that disruptions in African lithium resource supply have not been resolved, and domestic lithium mica supply may face new variables. According to Jin10, Greenbushes has lowered its annual production guidance, and the marginal increase in South American lithium salt exports has declined, leading to an overall supply contraction in the next 2-3 months. The demand for power and energy storage batteries in 2026 is exceeding expectations, with lithium battery production in May increasing compared to the previous month. CITIC Securities expects that the favorable supply-demand dynamics may drive lithium prices to rise to 250,000 yuan per ton in the next 2-3 months.

Roaring Kitty, known for his role in the GameStop 'retail vs. Wall Street' saga, reportedly had his official X account hacked early today. According to Odaily, the account was used to promote the contract address of the Meme coin Red Kitten Crew (RKC), causing its market value to briefly reach $12 million before dropping to $1.8 million.

Roaring Kitty appears to have regained control of the account and deleted the tweet containing the contract address. However, he has not yet issued a statement to clarify the situation. The community largely believes the promotion of the Meme coin contract address was due to the account being compromised for a short period.

Samsung Electronics' largest union has expressed a desire to avoid a planned strike starting May 21 if the company improves salary transparency. According to Odaily, Choi Seung-ho, head of the Samsung Electronics union under the Samsung Group Federation of Trade Unions, stated that management's discretion over bonus distribution leads to a lack of transparency in the compensation system.

The union, which is the largest at Samsung with approximately 70,000 members, represents more than half of the company's workforce. Negotiations between the union and management resumed on Monday after being paused at the end of March, with mediation from relevant South Korean government departments.

The union has warned that if negotiations fail, members will strike from May 21 to June 7, potentially causing daily losses of 1 trillion won. Additionally, restoring semiconductor production lines to full capacity would incur extra costs. The union is advocating for up to 15% of each business unit's operating profit to be allocated for bonuses and for the removal of bonus caps.

Bitcoin Ordinals browser Ord.io announced on the X platform that it will cease operations on June 1. According to PANews, the platform, launched three years ago, has served over one million users. The team plans to upload the complete history of likes, replies, and public address data to GitHub, allowing future developers to build related Ordinals browsing tools based on this data.

Zcash has successfully transitioned from a survival phase to a growth phase by addressing governance and incentive issues, developing high-quality products, and reshaping its narrative. According to PANews, these strategic changes have enabled Zcash to enhance its position and foster growth within the industry.

The prediction market Polymarket has experienced a notable shift in the odds for the "Isaiah Hartenstein: Rebounds O/U 1.5" sub-market within the "Thunder vs. Lakers" event. According to ChainCatcher, the probability for the "Yes" option has dropped significantly from 80.6% to 56.6% within the past hour, marking a 24% fluctuation. Observers are advised to consider any relevant breaking news that may have influenced this change.

China's April Producer Price Index (PPI) rose by 1.7% month-on-month, with the year-on-year increase expanding from 0.5% in the previous month to 2.8%, according to a report by Jin10. The report, citing China International Capital Corporation (CICC), attributes the unexpected rise in PPI primarily to concentrated price increases in the energy and chemical sectors. Meanwhile, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.3% month-on-month, stronger than the seasonal trend, with the year-on-year growth rising from 1.0% to 1.2%, influenced by energy prices and holiday travel demand.

Looking ahead, CICC suggests that in the context of ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations, international oil prices are likely to remain high and volatile. The transmission of oil price shocks to other prices may experience delays, indicating potential upward pressure on PPI and CPI in the coming two months. However, the current recovery in production-side prices shows significant structural divergence, with upstream price increases being notably stronger than those downstream. In an environment of weak terminal consumer demand, inflation driven by input costs may continue to suppress profitability in midstream and downstream industries.

OpenAI has introduced Daybreak, a cutting-edge artificial intelligence tool designed for cybersecurity professionals. According to Jin10, Daybreak integrates OpenAI's most advanced models, including Codex, along with contributions from security partners, to enhance cyber defense capabilities and ensure ongoing software security.

NEAR Intents has enhanced its crosschain swap feature, enabling users to convert over 100 tokens into Zcash in a single transaction. According to NS3.AI, this update incorporates an upgraded frontend and leverages NEAR's intent-based infrastructure to streamline routing across different blockchains.

Citic Securities has released a report indicating that global copper production forecasts for 2026 are officially in decline due to the Freeport's repeated delays in resuming operations at its Indonesian project and a comprehensive reduction in its 2026-27 production guidance. According to Jin10, the report highlights potential supply disruptions from extreme weather conditions, which could further exacerbate the situation. Citic Securities anticipates that the recent unexpected inventory reduction in China, reflecting strong supply-demand dynamics and reduced macroeconomic pressures, will help stabilize copper prices at $13,000 per ton in the second quarter of 2026. Additionally, the discrepancy between supply and demand expectations may drive copper prices to challenge previous highs. The report expresses optimism about the copper sector's configuration opportunities, citing the resonance of profit elasticity and valuation elasticity.

China investors are closely watching the upcoming summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump. Bloomberg posted on X that the meeting is expected to provide enough positive developments to maintain the current trade détente, which has been supporting both the stock market and the yuan. The outcome of this summit is crucial for investors who are relying on stable trade relations to sustain economic growth and market stability.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is contemplating the possibility of raising interest rates in its upcoming meetings, despite ongoing uncertainties in the Middle East. According to Jin10, a summary of opinions from the BOJ's April meeting revealed that one member expressed the likelihood of a rate hike starting from the next meeting, even as the future trajectory of the Middle East situation remains unclear.

The Trump administration has requested a stay from a U.S. court regarding an unfavorable ruling on its 10% global tariff as it seeks to appeal the decision. According to NS3.AI, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled against the tariff measure on May 8, but the ruling did not completely stop the collection of these duties. The tariff, which was implemented in February, is scheduled to expire in July unless Congress decides to extend it.

Ray Dalio has expressed skepticism about Bitcoin's role as a safe-haven asset. According to NS3.AI, Dalio highlighted Bitcoin's lack of privacy, its high correlation with technology stocks, and its relatively small market size as factors undermining its status as a secure investment. In contrast, Michael Saylor views Bitcoin as digital capital, advocating for its use as a global collateral asset. Saylor also noted that Bitcoin has outperformed gold since Strategy initiated its reserve strategy in August 2020.

Japan's household spending fell by 1.3% in March, contrary to expectations of a 0.6% increase, according to Jin10. The previous month's spending had risen by 1.5%.

A Polymarket user has placed a $370,000 bet on the Detroit Pistons to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals. According to Odaily, the account, with a 35% win rate, purchased the position at an average price of 60¢, currently facing an unrealized loss of $9,300.

The game is scheduled to start at 8 a.m. (UTC+8). The Pistons lead the series 2-1. The Cavaliers, playing at home, have a perfect 5-0 record in this year's playoffs, averaging 119.2 points per game.

The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to review the CLARITY market structure bill on Thursday. According to NS3.AI, Democratic support hinges on the inclusion of ethics provisions addressing conflicts of interest for members of Congress, the U.S. President, and the Vice President. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand emphasized that Democrats would not back the bill without these measures. A potential compromise on stablecoin yield could facilitate the bill's progress, though any Senate version would still require reconciliation with the House.

User assets valued at 22.1 billion won ($16.1 million) remain inaccessible in closed virtual asset service providers in South Korea. According to NS3.AI, only 0.3% of these assets have been returned to users. Yonhap News reported that 15 providers had ceased operations as of May 4, impacting 1,949,742 users.

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) reported that the UK's same-store retail sales fell by 3.4% year-on-year in April. According to Jin10, this figure was significantly below the expected 0.8% increase and the previous month's 3.1% growth.

On May 11, 2026, 22:58 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, BNB has crossed the 670 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 670.22998 USDT, with a narrowed 0.64% increase in 24 hours.

Payward is reportedly in the process of securing a new funding round, aiming for a valuation of $20 billion. According to NS3.AI, this move comes as the company seeks to expand its operations and enhance its market position. The funding round is expected to attract significant interest from investors, given Payward's strong performance and growth potential in the industry. Details regarding the specific investors or the timeline for the funding round have not been disclosed. Payward's strategic focus on innovation and market expansion is likely to be a key factor in its pursuit of additional capital.

Piper Sandler analyst Alexander Potter has reaffirmed a $500 price target for Tesla, suggesting that investors purchasing shares around the current $420 price are essentially acquiring the company's Optimus humanoid robot at no additional cost. According to NS3.AI, Potter's analysis is based on a 20-year discounted cash flow model, which values Tesla's 17 existing product lines at approximately $400 per share, excluding the anticipated contribution from the Optimus robot.

OpenAI co-founder and former chief scientist Ilya Sutskever has revealed that his stake in the company is valued at approximately $7 billion, positioning him as one of the largest individual shareholders in the artificial intelligence startup. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting Sutskever's substantial investment in OpenAI, which is renowned for developing the popular AI tool, ChatGPT. This valuation underscores the growing influence and financial success of AI-driven enterprises in the tech industry. OpenAI continues to be a pivotal player in advancing artificial intelligence technologies globally.

The Ethereum Foundation has announced the appointment of three new co-leads for its Protocol cluster: Will Corcoran, Kev Wedderburn, and Fredrik. According to NS3.AI, this leadership change follows the planned departures of Barnabé Monnot and Tim Beiko from the organization, as well as Alex Stokes taking a sabbatical. The Protocol team is responsible for overseeing the Ethereum base protocol work and managing upcoming upgrades, including Glamsterdam and the subsequent Hegota.

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed the need for additional tariffs, emphasizing their importance in current economic strategies. According to NS3.AI, Trump's statement reflects ongoing trade tensions and the administration's focus on leveraging tariffs as a tool for economic negotiation. The call for increased tariffs aligns with previous measures aimed at addressing trade imbalances and protecting domestic industries. This approach continues to be a significant aspect of the administration's economic policy.

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed support for a temporary suspension of the federal gasoline tax. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting that this move is seen as an implicit acknowledgment that the conflict in Iran is unlikely to conclude in the near future. The decision reflects the administration's response to the ongoing geopolitical tensions and their impact on energy prices. The suspension aims to alleviate the financial burden on consumers as the situation in Iran continues to unfold.

SPDR Gold Trust, the world's largest gold ETF, reported an increase in its holdings by 2.285 tons, bringing the current total to 1,036.28 tons. According to Jin10, this adjustment reflects ongoing changes in investor sentiment towards precious metals.

Goldman Sachs has reported its highest revenue from Japan in over ten years, marking a significant achievement for global banks capitalizing on the country's financial-market resurgence. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the bank's success in leveraging Japan's economic recovery to boost its financial performance. This development underscores the strategic importance of Japan's market for international financial institutions, as they navigate the evolving global economic landscape.

Asian stocks were expected to rise on Tuesday, following gains on Wall Street as investors maintained a positive outlook. Bloomberg posted on X that despite ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, market sentiment remained optimistic. The anticipation of growth in Asian markets comes as investors continue to navigate geopolitical uncertainties while focusing on economic opportunities.

Bitcoin is encountering challenges in surpassing the $84,000 mark, although bullish sentiment persists as long as the price remains above the 20-day EMA. According to Cointelegraph, several major altcoins have experienced pullbacks, indicating that bears continue to sell during rallies. Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a decline at the week's start, but bulls are striving to keep the price above $81,500. Crypto sentiment platform Santiment reported a current ratio of bullish to bearish comments on social media at 1.5:1, suggesting that the ongoing upward movement may lack sustainability, as rallies fueled by confident crowds tend to dissipate faster than those amid skepticism.

A concerning factor for BTC is its rejection at the 200-day exponential moving average ($82,039). Since November 2025, each rejection at the 200-day EMA has led to sharp drawdowns ranging from 25% to 36%. If history repeats, BTC might experience a 30% decline toward $56,000. However, the outlook is not entirely bleak for bulls. U.S. spot BTC exchange-traded funds have recorded six consecutive weeks of net inflows, marking the longest streak since August 2025, suggesting investor anticipation of continued recovery.

The S&P 500 Index (SPX) has maintained its upward trend, reaching a new all-time high of 7,423. This indicates strong bullish control. A minor risk to this trend is the overbought level on the relative strength index (RSI), suggesting potential consolidation or correction. The 20-day EMA (7,169) serves as a key support level. A rebound from this level would affirm the uptrend's strength, while a close below it could lead to a drop to 7,002.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) struggles to rise above the 20-day EMA (98.40), indicating persistent bearish pressure. Sellers aim to push the price below 97.74, potentially leading to a decline toward 96.21. The index may remain within the 95.55 to 100.54 range for some time. Buyers need to drive the price above the 50-day simple moving average (99) to signal a recovery, potentially rallying to the resistance at 100.54.

Bitcoin buyers have again failed to push BTC above $84,000, showing active bearish resistance at higher levels. The pullback is expected to find support at the 20-day EMA ($78,852). If successful, bulls may attempt to breach the $84,000 barrier, potentially driving the BTC/USDT pair to $92,000 and $97,924, indicating a possible bottom at $60,000. Conversely, a break below the 20-day EMA signals profit-taking by short-term buyers, possibly leading to a decline toward the 50-day SMA ($74,191) and further to the support line.

Carl Runefelt, known as Carl Moon to his 650,000 YouTube subscribers, reports a significant decline in viewership during the current crypto bear market, according to BeInCrypto. Despite having more than double the views during the 2018 bear market, Runefelt now sees a drastic reduction, with views dropping from 100,000-200,000 per video in 2021 to 15,000-20,000 in early 2026. This decline reflects a broader trend affecting the crypto creator economy, as YouTube's platform changes and industry layoffs contribute to the downturn. Runefelt is diversifying his focus to motorsport racing and music while continuing to invest in startups through TheMoon Group.