Qualcomm's stock experienced a 10% increase in pre-market trading. According to Jin10, this surge follows an analyst's report suggesting that the company is collaborating with OpenAI to develop smartphone processors. The partnership is expected to enhance Qualcomm's capabilities in integrating advanced AI features into mobile devices, potentially boosting its competitive edge in the tech industry.

Gate released its Q1 2026 report, highlighting its continued increased exposure in mainstream global media. Founder and CEO Dr. Han made numerous appearances in media outlets such as Odaily, BeInCrypto, and *Entrepreneur Middle East*, including a cover story on the latter's February issue. He systematically elaborated on Intelligent Web3, AI's role in reshaping trading logic, and the convergence of Crypto and TradFi, further strengthening the platform's influence on key industry issues. Meanwhile, reports from CoinDesk and CryptoRank show that Gate's spot trading volume remained among the top three globally, its derivatives market share continued to expand, and it maintained its leading position in key metrics such as trading activity and open interest, solidifying its status as a leading global trading platform. Regarding brand and high-end resource expansion, Gate partnered with the Red Bull F1 team to host a VIP event during the Japanese Grand Prix, inviting KOLs, institutions, and industry partners to participate, providing an immersive viewing experience and in-depth discussions in a prime location. Leveraging the top-tier exposure of the event and high-profile offline interactions, Gate further expands its global resource connections, strengthens its high-end brand influence, and continues to enhance its international recognition in key markets.

JUST officially released its Q1 2026 financial report today, showcasing strong growth in key metrics. Through continued investment, the company repurchased and burned a total of 1.356 billion JST (representing 13.70% of the total supply) this quarter, amounting to $60.03 million, demonstrating a continued strong deflationary effect. Meanwhile, JustLend DAO TVL steadily climbed to $6.91 billion, and the number of active users surpassed 482,000, further consolidating its ecosystem liquidity and market influence. Looking ahead, JUST will upgrade its diversified repurchase mechanism to build a more robust growth flywheel and continuously enhance the long-term holding value of JST.

Western Union will launch its USD-backed stablecoin USDPT on Solana in May 2026 for settlement with agents, not direct consumer use. It is also building a wallet-to-cash network and a stablecoin card for wider spending later in the year.

B.AI has announced several advancements in product iteration and ecosystem expansion this week. According to ChainCatcher, the BAIclaw landing page has undergone a complete visual and interactive overhaul, and the website now supports ten languages, enhancing its global usability. In infrastructure, strategic collaborations with Biconomy, MoonPay, and Pundi X have significantly optimized Web3 payment pathways, reducing user entry barriers. Additionally, B.AI's multi-chain LLM services continue to evolve, featuring intelligent search, borderless mode, and memory functions, with improved interaction performance.

JUST has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, showing significant growth. According to ChainCatcher, the company has repurchased and burned 1.356 billion JST tokens, representing 13.70% of the total supply, with a total repurchase value of $60.03 million. This move has highlighted the ongoing deflationary effect. Additionally, the Total Value Locked (TVL) in JustLend DAO has steadily increased to $6.91 billion, and the number of active users has surpassed 482,000, further strengthening the ecosystem's liquidity and market influence. Looking ahead, JUST plans to upgrade its diversified buyback mechanism to build a more robust growth cycle and enhance the long-term holding value of JST.

Polymarket is reportedly considering a move away from the Polygon network. According to PANews, this decision comes as the application experiences significant traffic, prompting several blockchain networks to vie for its presence. Polygon has yet to officially respond to the potential departure plan.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group analyst Lee Hardman noted in a report that market expectations for a UK interest rate hike this year are limiting the impact of political risks on the British pound. According to Jin10, he stated that signs of further strengthening in UK economic growth momentum at the beginning of the year, coupled with underlying inflationary pressures remaining at an unsettling high level, have fueled rate hike expectations. He added that the Bank of England might keep rates unchanged on Thursday but could signal future rate increases. However, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a leadership challenge ahead of the local elections on May 7. 'Developments in UK domestic politics could trigger at least a temporary sell-off of the pound in the coming weeks,' Hardman said.

According to on-chain analyst Ai Yi, the CHIP deployment address's associated party deposited 7,500 tokens, worth $5.73 million, into OKX one hour ago. This address was created three days ago, and its source address is 0xE23…9ca05, the CHIP token deployment address. It received these tokens two days ago and deposited them all into the exchange today. The wallet address is 0xB9f1…49e2.

Luxor Technology, a Bitcoin mining infrastructure company, has announced an expanded partnership with MicroBT, committing $100 million to purchase WhatsMiner mining machines. According to ChainCatcher, MicroBT has signed a letter of intent to invest in Luxor through its investment management firm, Inflection Technology Ltd., although the specific investment amount has not been disclosed. Luxor will support WhatsMiner machines with its LuxOS firmware, introducing new features such as power switching within 30 to 60 seconds and improved startup speed during power limitation events. These features will be rolled out in phases. Operators using LuxOS can access Luxor's comprehensive service suite, including mining pools, hash rate derivatives, energy services, and fleet management tools.

Global central banks are currently navigating a challenging period marked by an energy crisis and the influence of U.S. President Donald Trump's tweets. According to Jin10, these factors have created a policy 'vacuum' as central banks grapple with the dual threats of inflation resurgence and economic slowdown. The dilemma lies in the potential risks associated with either raising or lowering interest rates, leading many to adopt a wait-and-see approach.

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