Tokenisation is projected to grow by 5,600% to reach a $2 trillion market by 2028, according to Standard Chartered. The bank attributes this growth to the expansion of decentralised finance (DeFi) lending via stablecoins, which facilitate the migration of real-world assets like stocks and bonds onchain. Geoffrey Kendrick, global head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered, highlighted the resilience of the DeFi sector despite recent challenges, such as the $300 million exploit of KelpDAO. Kendrick argues that rapid stabilisation efforts and structural upgrades bolster the long-term prospects for DeFi banking and stablecoin liquidity, supporting the projected market growth.

European Central Bank Governing Council member Gabriel Makhlouf has indicated that due to the staggered nature of wage setting, the secondary inflation effects potentially arising from wage channels may take a longer time to manifest. According to Jin10, Makhlouf's comments highlight the complexities involved in predicting inflationary trends linked to wage adjustments.

European Central Bank Governing Council member Mahrouf emphasized the importance of closely monitoring inflation expectations. According to Jin10, Mahrouf highlighted the need to watch for any signs of de-anchoring in these expectations, which could have significant implications for monetary policy.

Moderna's stock experienced a significant increase of over 10% in pre-market trading. According to Jin10, the company's first-quarter revenue surpassed market expectations, contributing to the stock's upward movement.

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ExxonMobil and Chevron have resisted pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to increase oil production, according to Odaily. ExxonMobil stated that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz throughout the quarter is expected to result in a 3% decrease in global product solutions throughput in the second quarter compared to the fourth quarter of 2025.

ExxonMobil and Chevron have declined the White House's request to increase oil production, maintaining their current strategies despite the U.S. government's efforts to address the most severe energy crisis in decades. According to Jin10, ExxonMobil CFO Neil Hansen stated that the company's strategy in the Permian Basin, a major U.S. oil and gas region, remains unchanged. Chevron CFO Eimear Bonner echoed this sentiment, noting that the crisis has not prompted any changes to their plans. The ongoing conflict in Iran has significantly reduced oil output in the Gulf region, impacting refining operations in the Middle East and beyond, potentially exacerbating global inflation. In response, the U.S. government has released strategic petroleum reserves and urged the industry to increase drilling activities. However, these two American energy giants continue to adhere to their pre-crisis strategies. Hansen remarked, "We don't see a need to accelerate because our production is already high and operating at full capacity. While we have considered the possibility of expanding production, there are indeed constraints." Bonner added, "We could increase production in the Permian, but that's not our strategy. Our focus is on increasing free cash flow, not production. You can't expect us to drastically change plans due to an eight-week supply disruption." These statements were made as both companies reported their first-quarter earnings on Friday.

ExxonMobil's stock saw a 1.8% increase in pre-market trading following the announcement of its first-quarter profits surpassing expectations. According to Jin10, the oil giant's financial performance has been positively received by investors, contributing to the uptick in share price.

According to the Financial Times, ExxonMobil (XOM.N) and Chevron (CVX.N) withstood pressure from US President Trump and refused to increase oil production. (Jinshi)

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Chevron has reported profits that exceeded expectations, driven by increased oil and natural gas prices and additional supplies from its acquisition of Hess. Bloomberg posted on X that these gains helped offset production disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in Iran. The company's financial performance highlights the impact of strategic acquisitions and market conditions on its bottom line.

The ongoing conflict involving Iran may lead to increased demand for on-chain settlement in the MENA region, according to NS3.AI. A potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz poses a threat to approximately 20% of the global oil supply, highlighting the geopolitical risks in the area. Additionally, Saudi Arabia has suspended marine vessel documentation requirements for 30 days, further indicating regional instability. TOKEN2049 Dubai's decision to postpone its event to 2027 also reflects the uncertainty affecting the region.

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While Aave, the leading DeFi lending platform, is mired in the Kelp DAO hack, another established protocol, Sky, has not only attracted the attention of whales with real money, with its TVL surging by more than 25% in the past two weeks, but has also taken advantage of the momentum to launch two major initiatives.

Last night, DeepSeek multimodal researcher Chen Xiaokang tweeted on X, announcing DeepSeek's new paper on multimodal technology, "Thinking with Visual Primitives," and saying "Excited to release."

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Jinse Finance launches its cryptocurrency and blockchain industry daily news report, "Jinse Morning 8," issue 3043, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.