Brazil's Central Bank (BCB) has issued Resolution No. 561, prohibiting the use of virtual assets for settlement in regulated eFX international payment and transfer services. According to Odaily, the resolution mandates that payments between eFX service providers and their foreign counterparts must be conducted exclusively through foreign exchange transactions or non-resident Brazilian real accounts, strictly forbidding the use of virtual assets. This regulation also applies to eFX providers in the transition phase who have not yet been approved. These companies must seek authorization from the central bank by May 31, 2027, to continue offering services. The measure does not constitute a complete ban on crypto asset transfers within Brazil but aims to confine cross-border payment flows to regulated foreign exchange channels. The Brazilian Central Bank stated that the decision was prompted by the surge in stablecoin usage in cross-border payments, raising concerns about money laundering, taxation, and monetary sovereignty.

Visa has introduced its 'Visa Agentic Ready' global initiative in Hong Kong, focusing initially on preparing card issuers. According to Foresight News, the program offers a comprehensive testing process for issuers, integrating tokenization technology, identity verification, risk management, and authorization mechanisms to explore reliable agent-based payments across various applications. The 'Visa Agentic Ready' initiative is now officially available in Hong Kong and several Asia-Pacific markets, including Australia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

According to data from msx.com, crypto stocks generally rose in pre-market trading in the US, with Riot up 2.61%, Strategy up 2.15%, American Bitcoin up 1.74%, ETHZilla up 1.1%, and MARA up 1%. msx.com is a decentralized RWA trading platform that has listed hundreds of RWA tokens, covering US stock and ETF tokens such as AAPL, AMZN, GOOGL, META, MSFT, NFLX, and NVDA.

OpenAI is reportedly exploring the possibility of developing its own smartphone, potentially competing with major device manufacturers such as Apple, Samsung, and Huawei. Bloomberg posted on X that the AI company is evaluating the feasibility of this venture as it seeks to expand its technological footprint. The move could mark a significant shift for OpenAI, traditionally known for its AI software and services, into the hardware sector. This development comes amid growing interest in integrating AI capabilities directly into consumer devices, offering enhanced user experiences and functionalities. While details remain sparse, the initiative underscores OpenAI's ambition to diversify its offerings and capitalize on the burgeoning demand for AI-driven technology in everyday gadgets. The potential entry into the smartphone market could position OpenAI as a direct competitor to established tech giants, challenging their dominance with innovative AI solutions.

The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) issued Resolution No. 561, prohibiting the use of virtual assets for settlement in regulated eFX international payment and transfer services. The resolution stipulates that payments and receipts between eFX service providers and their overseas counterparties must be conducted solely through foreign exchange transactions or non-resident Brazilian Real accounts, strictly prohibiting the use of virtual assets. This regulation also applies to eFX providers in the transition period that have not yet been included in the approved category; these companies wishing to continue providing services must apply for authorization from the central bank by May 31, 2027. This move is not a complete ban on crypto asset transfers within Brazil, but rather aims to confine cross-border payment flows within a regulated foreign exchange track. The Central Bank of Brazil stated that this move is due to concerns about money laundering, taxation, and monetary sovereignty arising from the surge in the use of stablecoins in cross-border payments. (Cointelegraph)

JPMorgan has adjusted its forecast for Turkey's GDP growth in 2026, citing the impact of ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. According to Jin10, the financial institution has lowered its projection from an earlier estimate of 4.0% to 3.4%. This revision reflects concerns over regional instability and its potential economic repercussions.

On May 1, Jin10 reported that a survey indicated a significant rise in cost pressures faced by UK manufacturers in April, influenced by tensions in the Hormuz Strait. According to Jin10, delivery delays have become the most widespread since mid-2022, highlighting the impact of the Iran conflict. S&P Global revealed that the UK's manufacturing PMI increased from 51.0 in March to 53.7 in April, slightly above the preliminary reading of 53.6. S&P noted that restrictions on ships attempting to pass through the Hormuz Strait have led to the most severe delivery delays in nearly four years. Although the survey showed increases in output and new orders in April, the growth rate of manufacturers' input costs reached its fastest pace since June 2022. Rob Dobson, Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence, stated, 'The growth in output is partly due to customers purchasing in advance to avoid anticipated price hikes and supply disruptions. As this process fades later this year, coupled with declining business confidence, the industry's growth may cool, while inflationary pressures remain high.'

Eastern Harbor, a fund managed by Chinese investor Duan Bin, has acquired 31,700 shares of Circle, valued at approximately $3.02 million. According to NS3.AI, this acquisition was revealed through a recent filing, indicating Eastern Harbor's continued investment in Circle.

Riot Platforms has announced its first-quarter financial results, revealing a data center revenue of $33.2 million. According to Odaily, the majority of this revenue came from tenant transformation services, which involve procuring and installing specific equipment for clients. Notably, AMD has exercised its option to double its contract capacity from 25 MW to 50 MW, with the potential to increase to 200 MW in the future. Currently, 5 MW of capacity related to the AMD deal has been delivered and is generating revenue, with the remaining initial capacity expected to be operational in the second quarter. Riot Platforms' total revenue for the first quarter was $167.2 million, with its core Bitcoin mining business contributing $111.9 million. The company holds 15,679 Bitcoins, making it the seventh-largest public holder of Bitcoin globally.

According to Riot Platforms' financial report, the company recorded its first-ever data center revenue of $33.2 million in the first quarter. The majority of this revenue came from low-margin tenant retrofit services, which involve procuring and installing specific equipment for clients. Notably, AMD has exercised its option to double its contracted capacity from 25 MW to 50 MW, with the option to increase it to 200 MW in the future remaining. Currently, 5 MW of capacity related to the AMD deal has been delivered and is generating revenue, with the remaining initial capacity expected to come online in the second quarter. Furthermore, Riot Platforms' total revenue for the first quarter was $167.2 million, with its core Bitcoin mining business contributing $111.9 million. The company currently holds 15,679 Bitcoins (worth approximately $1.2 billion), making it the seventh-largest publicly disclosed Bitcoin holder globally. (The Block)

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