Jin Sung-joon has expressed support for initiating virtual asset taxation in 2027, as planned, during a television appearance on May 4. According to NS3.AI, Jin previously advocated against further postponement of the tax at the end of 2024, proposing a deduction limit of 50 million won for holders of substantial assets.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has received more than 1,500 comment letters regarding its proposed rules for prediction markets. According to NS3.AI, the proposal, introduced in March, aims to either modify existing regulations for event contracts or establish new ones. Luana Lopes Lara, co-founder of Kalshi, emphasized the need for the CFTC to provide clear guidance to ensure the continued trading of event contracts. Meanwhile, Kevin O'Toole, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, noted that prediction market platforms are functioning similarly to sports betting, yet remain in a regulatory blind spot.

Stablecoins, cryptocurrencies pegged to stable assets like the US dollar or gold, are increasingly integrated into the global financial system, according to Cointelegraph. Robert Hackett, head of special projects at a16z crypto, highlighted this evolution in a report released on Friday. Initially, the term 'stablecoins' emerged during crypto's volatile early years, aiming to maintain stable value and facilitate everyday financial activities. Hackett noted that while the name was straightforward, it now seems outdated as the technology has surpassed its original purpose. Hackett emphasized that stability is now a fundamental requirement rather than the main focus. The current question is not whether stablecoins will hold their value, but what additional functionalities can be developed using them. He argued that the term 'stablecoin' is outdated, as it refers to the initial problem it addressed rather than the platform it has evolved into. Stablecoins have become a significant use case for cryptocurrency, with the global market exceeding $321 billion, according to DefiLlama. Their adoption is expanding as banks and institutions leverage the technology for faster payments and other advantages. John Palmer, a developer and brand adviser, echoed similar sentiments on Thursday, suggesting that calling them stablecoins feels like a limitation. He believes stablecoins could significantly amplify crypto's impact and deserve a name that reflects their broader potential. Despite this, Hackett acknowledged that rebranding to terms like 'digital cash' or 'programmable money' might be too cumbersome. He pointed out that initial terms often persist, citing examples like email and horsepower, which have remained despite evolving beyond their original meanings. Hackett predicted that stablecoins might follow a similar linguistic path, with the name lingering even after it ceases to be descriptive. Alternatively, it may gradually fade as digital dollars, euros, and other on-chain assets become commonplace. Ultimately, Hackett suggested that the technology might become so integrated into everyday life that it simply becomes the standard way money operates, akin to how electric lighting became just 'lights' once it became the norm.

当技术是真正的基础设施而非枷锁时，它释放的机会远大于它消灭的岗位。

India's manufacturing sector showed a slowdown in April, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) final value recorded at 54.7. According to Jin10, this figure fell short of the anticipated 55.5 and was lower than the previous month's value of 55.9. The PMI is a key indicator of the manufacturing sector's health, with values above 50 indicating expansion. Despite the decline, the sector remains in growth territory, although the pace has moderated compared to earlier expectations and previous performance.

Prediction markets recorded a combined monthly notional volume of $29.8 billion last month. According to NS3.AI, a Wall Street Journal analysis revealed that over 70% of Polymarket users are experiencing financial losses. The analysis highlighted that a mere 0.1% of Polymarket accounts secured 67% of all profits. Additionally, Kalshi spokeswoman Elisabeth Diana noted that losing users outnumbered winners by a ratio of 2.9 to 1 over the past month.

Bitcoin's recent price rally is primarily fueled by leverage demand rather than spot buying. According to NS3.AI, last month's increase in Bitcoin's price was attributed to futures demand, while spot demand saw a decline. This divergence has historically led to more fragile rallies.

Veteran trader Peter Brandt has suggested that Bitcoin could reach $250,000 by 2029. According to Odaily, Brandt believes the market will first undergo a prolonged bottoming process, potentially extending until September or October 2026. Brandt highlighted that Bitcoin's price movement still aligns with the typical 'four-year halving cycle.' Historically, bull markets have peaked approximately 16 to 18 months after a halving event, followed by a bear market, and then a new upward cycle begins 12 to 18 months before the next halving. If this pattern continues, the peak of the current cycle, which began after the April 2024 halving, might occur around October 2025, with the next bottom possibly appearing in the fall of 2026. Even if prices do not fall below previous lows, a 'bottoming structure' characterized by fluctuations and pullbacks could emerge, with extreme cases seeing retracements to the $50,000 or even $40,000 range. Brandt also noted that his predictions are entirely based on the continuation of historical market rhythms. If the price movement deviates from the cyclical pattern, he will adjust his model accordingly and not adhere to previous assumptions. Currently, there is a divergence of opinions in the market. Some analysts believe that the rebound from the February low marks the start of a new upward cycle, with future performance depending on whether the cyclical structure remains valid.

据 BitMart 5 月 4 日行情市场观察，BTC 当前报约 $80,312，盘中高点约 $80,529；ETH 报约 $2,392.34，盘中高点约 $2,394.25；SOL 报约 $85.80，盘中高点约 $85.94。整体来看，主流资产今日继续走强，BTC 重新站上 $80,000 上方，ETH 回到 $2,390 附近，SOL 也维持在 $85 一线，市场情绪较节前进一步修复。从盘面表现看，BTC 日内从 $78,081 低点一路抬升至 $80,500 附近，核心资产仍在主导行情节奏；ETH 跟随上行，说明主流币内部联动依旧存在；SOL 波动幅度相对更小，整体偏向跟涨而非主动领涨。当前盘面仍以 BTC 为主线，资金回流较为集中，补涨范围虽有扩散，但强度还没有完全打开。BitMart X Insight：5 月 4 日，英国、东京、沪深等多地股票市场因节假日休市，而美股正常交易；与此同时，市场也在继续消化油价走高与美联储维持利率不变的宏观背景。映射到加密市场，这种环境通常会让资金更集中地围绕少数核心资产交易，因此 BTC 的强势表现会比山寨币更突出。今天 BTC 率先突破 $80,000，ETH 与 SOL 跟随修复，正体现出当前市场仍以主线资产带动情绪的特征。建议投资者继续关注 BTC 在 $80,000 上方的稳定性，以及 ETH、SOL 是否能在主线资产带动下进一步放大补涨幅度。本文仅供参考，不构成任何投资建议。加密市场波动较大，风险较高，请理性决策并做好个人风控。

The cryptocurrency market has risen 1.86% to $2.63 trillion following Donald Trump's announcement of Project Freedom, which aims to escort neutral civilian ships through the Strait of Hormuz starting May 4. This initiative has eased geopolitical tensions, triggering a risk-on bid across digital assets, according to BeInCrypto. Bitcoin (BTC) has breached the $80,000 mark, gaining 2.29% in the session, while Zcash (ZEC) led top-100 movers with a 10% increase. The total crypto market cap has added $47.96 billion since yesterday's close.

资深交易员 Peter Brandt 表示，比特币可能在 2029 年达到 25 万美元，但在此之前市场仍需经历一轮较长时间的筑底过程，底部或延续至 2026 年 9 月至 10 月附近。Peter Brandt 指出，比特币走势仍符合典型“四年减半周期”规律：历史上牛市通常在减半后约 16–18 个月见顶，随后进入熊市，再在下一次减半前 12–18 个月启动新一轮上涨周期。若该结构延续，本轮周期在 2024 年 4 月减半后形成的高点或已在 2025 年 10 月附近出现，而下一轮底部可能出现在 2026 年秋季。即使价格不跌破前低，也可能呈现反复震荡、上下拉锯的“筑底结构”，极端情况下或回撤至 50,000 美元甚至 40,000 美元上方区间。Peter Brandt 同时表示，其预测完全基于市场延续历史节奏，如果走势偏离周期规律，将重新调整模型判断，不会固守原有假设。目前市场观点仍存在分歧，部分分析师认为，比特币自 2 月低点以来的反弹已标志新一轮上行周期启动，而其后续表现将取决于周期结构是否继续有效。（CoinDesk）

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