Galaxy Research head Alex Thorn stated that the proposed merger of Twenty One Capital (XXI), Strike, and Elektron Energy would position XXI as the second most influential Bitcoin public company after MicroStrategy. According to BeInCrypto, Tether Investments, XXI's majority shareholder, plans to vote in favor of merging XXI with Bitcoin financial services firm Strike and mining operator Elektron Energy. XXI currently holds 43,514 BTC, making it the second-largest public corporate Bitcoin holder. The merger would enhance XXI's strategic significance, adding brokerage, custody, and Bitcoin-backed lending services from Strike, and approximately 50 EH/s of hashrate from Elektron Energy. Governance challenges are anticipated, with Jack Mallers serving as CEO of both XXI and Strike, and Tether holding majority stakes in both XXI and Elektron. Additionally, Elektron CEO Raphael Zagury faces litigation related to a mining joint venture with Swan Bitcoin.

Oobit has launched a new Visa-supported virtual card designed to enable AI agents to make online purchases using USDT for businesses. According to NS3.AI, the cards are funded by Tether's treasury and were initially launched to a select group of businesses on Thursday. The onboarding process is limited and will expand through June 30. Businesses are required to pass Know Your Business checks, although the timeline for broader access has not been disclosed.

Nucor Corporation (NUE) has reported robust financial results for the first quarter, surpassing analyst expectations. According to NS3.AI, the company achieved a revenue of $9.5 billion, exceeding the anticipated $8.86 billion. Earnings per share (EPS) were reported at $3.23, higher than the forecasted $2.82. Chair and CEO Leon Topalian highlighted that the company generated approximately $1.5 billion in EBITDA. Additionally, CFO Jack Sullivan noted that net earnings reached $743 million. Following the earnings announcement, Nucor's stock experienced a nearly 5% increase and has risen over 38% so far this year.

Robert Hackett, head of special projects at a16z Crypto, has highlighted the shifting relevance of the term 'stablecoin.' According to ChainCatcher, Hackett notes that stablecoins were initially created during periods of high volatility in the crypto market, emphasizing their stability. However, as technology advances, stability has become a foundational aspect of global financial infrastructure. The focus within the crypto industry has shifted from questioning stability to exploring further possibilities for development. Hackett suggests that the term 'stablecoin' may eventually become obsolete, replaced by broader concepts such as 'digital dollar' or 'on-chain assets.' These terms could integrate seamlessly into the financial system's foundation, similar to how the concept of 'electric lighting' evolved into simply 'lighting.' This reflects a broader trend where stablecoins are seen less as innovative solutions and more as fundamental components of the financial ecosystem.

Manfred, an AI agent developed by ClawBank, has autonomously established a company by obtaining its own IRS Employer Identification Number. According to NS3.AI, Manfred is capable of transacting with over 30 cryptocurrencies. Justice Conder noted that Manfred also possesses an FDIC-insured U.S. bank account and a crypto wallet. Conder mentioned that Manfred's integrated crypto trading feature might be operational by the end of this month.

Canada is providing its banks with increased flexibility to invest in and potentially control fintech and other innovative companies. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting this development as part of the latest Bay Street Edition. This move aims to foster innovation and growth within the financial sector by allowing banks to engage more actively with emerging technologies and business models. The decision reflects a broader trend of financial institutions seeking to integrate cutting-edge technology to enhance their services and competitiveness.

WisdomTree's cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) experienced significant growth in the first quarter, drawing $137 million in net inflows. According to NS3.AI, the assets under management for these crypto ETPs increased to approximately $1.8 billion during the initial three months of this year. Additionally, WisdomTree reported that its total company assets under management surged to $152.6 billion, marking an increase of over 30% compared to the previous year.

Carl Runefelt and David Wulschner have expressed their views on Bitcoin's current market position, suggesting that the bear-market floor might be set around $60,000. According to NS3.AI, Bitcoin is currently trading near $76,500. Wulschner has indicated that his own bottom range is between $52,000 and $53,000, while he considers a drop to $39,000 to be improbable.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved closer to implementing a plan that would allow publicly traded companies to reduce their financial reporting frequency from quarterly to semi-annually. According to PANews, this plan has passed a White House review, marking a significant step towards its implementation. The review was completed earlier this week, enabling the SEC to officially announce the plan and seek public feedback. After receiving comments, the SEC commissioners will need to vote on the final version of the rule, which typically occurs several months later. U.S. President Donald Trump had called for the change from quarterly to semi-annual reporting last year, prompting the SEC to pursue this reform of corporate disclosure requirements. Since 1970, U.S. publicly traded companies have been required to disclose financial information on a quarterly basis.

Copper miners Southern Copper Corp. and Vale SA are experiencing a unique financial scenario as the prices of byproducts such as gold and silver soar. Bloomberg posted on X that this surge in byproduct prices has led to a situation where the cost of producing copper has effectively become negative. This development highlights the significant impact of precious metal market fluctuations on the copper mining industry.

一方ではFRB、日銀、ECBによる発表や米国のコアPCEデータが相次いで公表され、他方では業界の動向が相次いで表面化する中、市場は「期待」と「パニック」の間を行き来している。

決済、暗号資産、金融システム、暗号資産決済における「ラストワンマイル」の問題　金色財経、暗号資産から法定通貨への「送金」は、見た目ほど単純なものではない。

市場はいつまでも曖昧な状態が続くわけではない。きっかけは、往々にして何気ないところに潜んでいるものだ。

Web3分野での事業展開を目指す起業家の方々には、国内の法律や市場政策を十分に理解した上で、起業プロジェクトが抱える潜在的なリスクを冷静に評価し、慎重に判断を下すことをお勧めします。

「ThreadGuy」というハンドルネームで知られる有名な暗号資産インフルエンサーがいます。彼は2021年、NFTの取引方法を人々に指導したことで一躍有名になりました。

AIにサンドボックス内の「非正規ユーザー」という立場を与え、ブロックチェーン上の正規ユーザーへと至る道を切り拓く。

DeFiで実際に採用されているのは、規模が最大の国債ではなく、より高い正の利回りスプレッドを持つ信用資産である。

人工知能、アップル、テクノロジー、ナバル：アップルは終わった、次はSaaSだ　ゴールデン・ファイナンス、あなたの会社には、AIには真似できない何が本当にあるのか？

DeFi貸付分野のリーダー的存在であるAaveがKelp DAOの盗難事件に巻き込まれ苦境に立たされる中、もう一つの老舗プロトコルであるSkyは、大口投資家からの多額の資金を集めただけでなく、ここ2週間でTVLが25%以上も大幅に増加し、その勢いに乗じて2つの重要な動きを相次いで打ち出した。

昨夜、DeepSeekのマルチモーダル研究員である陳小康氏がXに投稿し、DeepSeekのマルチモーダル技術に関する新論文『Thinking with Visual Primitives』を公開し、「公開できて興奮している」と述べた。