According to recordings from the public radio channel of ships near the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military continued to fire warning shots at vessels entering and exiting Iranian ports on the 24th, with the maritime blockade showing no signs of loosening. Audio provided by crew members on stranded ships near the strait revealed that the U.S. military fired warning shots at a vessel that same day, forcing it to remain in waters near Iran's Chabahar port.

London-based maritime analysis firm Windward reported on the 24th that despite rumors of a potential agreement between the U.S. and Iran, the traffic situation in the Strait of Hormuz has not changed significantly. Satellite imagery obtained by the company shows that large oil tankers remain anchored near Iranian islands such as Larak Island in the northern Strait of Hormuz or at key positions along the waterway, with only a few vessels—mostly small cargo ships—entering or exiting the strait. (Xinhua)

Odaily reports that crypto market maker and investment firm Keyrock has released a new report indicating that as traditional bank card payment systems struggle to meet micro-payment needs, blockchain-based stablecoin payment rails are gradually becoming the default payment layer for AI agents.

The report shows that between May 2025 and April 2026, AI agents have completed over 176 million transactions through on-chain infrastructure, settling more than $73 million.

The so-called "Agentic Payments" refer to AI software that can autonomously purchase data, computing power, API access, or AI services without requiring human authorization for each individual transaction. For example, an AI trading agent can continuously and automatically buy market data, cloud computing resources, or AI analysis services. Keyrock believes this growth rate may even surpass the early explosive phase of stablecoins.

Currently, Coinbase's x402 protocol has emerged as one of the leading crypto-native machine payment solutions, allowing AI agents to directly pay for on-chain data analysis, cloud services, and other resources using USDC, without the need for accounts or subscription systems.

Data shows that approximately 76% of AI agent payment amounts fall below the common 30-cent fixed fee threshold of traditional bank cards, with most transactions ranging from just 1 to 10 cents. This makes traditional payment networks unsuitable for machine-to-machine micropayments. In contrast, on chains like Base and Tempo, the settlement cost for stablecoins is "less than one cent."

However, regulation may still become a limiting factor for industry growth. The report points out that new regulatory frameworks, including Europe's MiCA, the US's GENIUS Act, and the EU's AI Act, have yet to directly cover critical issues such as autonomous transactions by AI agents, liability attribution, and identity authentication. (CoinDesk)

Odaily Planet Daily reported that CITIC Securities believes the U.S. and Iran are increasingly close to reaching an agreement, and the market has largely priced this in as a baseline scenario. After the agreement is reached, the biggest changes will be the simultaneous recovery of supply and demand, along with a rapid rebound in economic activity. Some current economic indicators are notably weak, reflecting delayed demand ahead of the U.S.-Iran agreement and the resumption of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Micro-level entities are waiting rather than rushing to restock or restart operations. This is an abnormal disruption. Once the agreement is signed and the Strait resumes navigation, supply and demand will return to normal. Economic activity will see significant improvement after June, and changes in macroeconomic variables will also alter the environmental assumptions for market strategies, leading to a gradual balancing of investment styles.

The reduction of holdings by large funds is nearing its end. Once the macro environment stabilizes, allocation-oriented capital will gradually return, driving a recovery in some undervalued sectors. In terms of asset allocation, continue to actively reduce volatility and restructure a barbell strategy combining AI and energy-oriented sectors. (Jin Shi)

Odaily Planet Daily reported that Bitcoin has fallen over the past week, declining 10% since mid-May and dropping 40% from its high of $126,000 last October. Mark Cuban stated that he has sold the Bitcoin he disclosed holding during the Covid era, and commented that Bitcoin has "lost its way" because it failed to function as an inflation hedge.

Mark Cuban noted that following events related to the Iran conflict, gold rose while Bitcoin fell. Bitcoin should have rallied each time the dollar dropped, but it did not. Since the U.S. and Israel first struck Iran in February, Bitcoin has accumulated gains of about 25%, while gold has fallen slightly over 10%. He expressed being "more disappointed" with Bitcoin but "less disappointed" with Ethereum, and described NFTs and Meme coins as "junk."

An analyst from CryptoQuant stated that after rebounding 37% from its April low, Bitcoin has touched the 200-day moving average at $82,400, a key bear market resistance level. The current trend is similar to the situation in March 2022 when Bitcoin rebounded 43%, hit the 200-day moving average, and then resumed its downtrend. (Forbes Digital Assets).

Odaily Odaily reports that, according to on-chain analyst Ember's monitoring, a whale who transferred 19 million USDC to Hyperliquid to buy HYPE a few days before the token broke through its previous high, has now converted 16.26 million USDC into 304,000 HYPE, with a cost basis of $53.7. As HYPE has since risen to $63.5 after breaking its high, this FOMO buying move has resulted in an unrealized profit of $2.97 million.

Odaily Planet Daily reported that the National Data Administration stated China is accelerating the development of technical standards for a nationwide integrated computing power network. Relevant guiding technical documents have reached 12 items, covering computing power monitoring and scheduling, computing-electricity coordination, security protection, and other aspects, to promote the optimal allocation of computing resources nationwide. (CCTV News)

1. The next round of US-Iran talks may be held on June 5th;

2. Trump reiterated that he will not agree to any final agreement unless Iran's nuclear program is completely dismantled;

3. Iranian media reveals potential MOU: dual-deadline negotiations, oil sanctions relief, and a Lebanon ceasefire;

4. The Cosmos ecosystem's Evmos network has been shut down, and its block explorer and official website are inaccessible;

5. Bankr developer: Plans to launch the Bankr fund to invest in ecosystem projects;

6. Iranian sources: The relevant MOU still awaits final approval from Khamenei;

7. Differences remain on two or three clauses in the US-Iran MOU;

8. Loracle's 5x leveraged HYPE short position now has an unrealized loss of over $31.4 million;

9. Q1 AI sector funding exceeded 110 billion RMB, with financing for domestic large models surging;

10. CryptoQuant Analyst: Bitcoin has entered a risk-off phase, with ETF demand momentum far below last year's peak.

Odaily reported that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in an interview with Iran's national news agency, discussed potential future negotiations with the United States. Pezeshkian stated that Iran is ready to declare to the world that it does not seek nuclear weapons and does not seek to create regional instability. During the interview, Pezeshkian criticized Israel, saying it destabilizes the region and instigates wars and conflicts in various ways. He also stated that the Iranian government and its negotiating delegation will not compromise on issues involving national honor and dignity. (CCTV News)

Odaily reported that, according to Onchain Lens monitoring, a whale deposited 15.1 million USDC into Hyperliquid and purchased 238,811 HYPE at an average price of $63.24 in the past 4 hours, of which 10,000 HYPE have been staked.

Odaily reports that SpaceX is set to launch its IPO, with an estimated fundraising scale of $50 billion to $75 billion, corresponding to a valuation of approximately $1.75 trillion to $2 trillion, potentially making it the largest IPO in history. Analysts point out that SpaceX's ultra-high valuation means it could quickly enter major indices and ETFs after listing, with passive capital allocation speed potentially far exceeding that of previous large-scale IPOs.

According to current rules and potential reforms:

1. Vanguard's VTI, which tracks the total market, and the growth stock ETF VUG, corresponding to the CRSP index, could potentially include SpaceX within 5 trading days after its listing;

2. The Nasdaq 100 index tracked by QQQ could potentially include SpaceX within 15 trading days after its listing;

3. The Russell 1000 and Russell 1000 Growth indices are expected to include SpaceX as early as September and December this year;

4. The S&P 500 index tracked by SPY could potentially include SpaceX in 2027 after rule modifications.

SpaceX's weight in the Nasdaq 100 is expected to reach 0.47%-0.70%, higher than its proportion in most float-adjusted market cap weighted indices. Analysts say that as the lock-up period ends and more insider shareholders sell their shares, SpaceX's float could increase in the future, thereby further boosting its weight in major indices. However, SpaceX's biggest current issue lies in its relatively low "Float." Based on the current financing structure, its public float ratio is only about 2.86%-3.75%, far below the average level of over 80% for most large US technology companies. This will affect its weighting in indices that employ a "float-adjusted market cap weighted" mechanism. (BusinessInsider)

Odaily Odaily報道， multiple senior officials at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) who had raised compliance concerns regarding prediction market platforms were subsequently suspended, subjected to internal investigations, and ultimately forced to leave their positions. The report states that these officials had expressed concerns about the following companies: Polymarket lacking adequate anti-fraud mechanisms; Crypto.com not treating small bettors fairly; and a Gemini-affiliated company having not yet completed necessary regulatory reviews.

The investigation noted that all the aforementioned companies are believed to have business ties with the Trump family. Sources said that the then-acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham and her senior advisor intervened to help these companies secure regulatory approvals.

As of the end of 2025, two officials who raised the questions were placed on administrative suspension and subjected to internal investigations, while three other officials responsible for crypto enforcement faced similar treatment, none of whom were informed of the specific reasons. The report suggests this has created a signal within the CFTC to "avoid creating trouble for the relevant industry."

The CFTC significantly scaled back crypto enforcement during the Trump era: the agency initiated over 80 crypto enforcement actions during the Biden administration, but only two during the Trump administration, both targeting individual operators rather than large corporations. Furthermore, Caroline Pham left the CFTC to join MoonPay, which has a partnership with Polymarket; her former senior advisor, Brigitte Weyls, joined Gemini Titan as General Counsel. The current CFTC Chair, Michael Selig, previously worked as a corporate lawyer for several crypto companies. (Cointelegraph)

Odaily Planet Daily News: Over the past day, US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been continuously communicating and coordinating on issues concerning the situation in Iran. According to Israeli sources, Trump reiterated to Netanyahu the necessity of stopping Iran's nuclear program and ensuring that Iran does not possess enriched uranium. Trump stated that the US would not sign any final agreement until these two conditions are met.

The US also briefed Israel on the recent progress of negotiations with Iran regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the drafting of related agreements. Netanyahu, in turn, told Trump that Israel would maintain the right to "take action against potential threats" on all fronts, including Lebanon, and expressed appreciation for Trump's efforts to ensure Israel's national security. The Israeli Prime Minister's Office has not yet responded to the relevant reports. (CCTV News)

According to GMGN data, the market cap of BASE ecosystem token VVV has exceeded $2.25 billion, now reporting at $2.27 billion, with a 24-hour increase of 13.31%.

Odaily reminds users that Meme coin prices are highly volatile; please invest with caution.

Odaily reported on the 24th, citing sources from Saudi Arabia’s Al Arabiya television channel, that the United States and Iran will soon reach a preliminary agreement.

According to the report, the potential preliminary agreement between the U.S. and Iran will be a memorandum of understanding, which will be announced by Pakistan without the need for the negotiating parties to be present. Following this, the U.S. and Iran will negotiate a final agreement, with the next round of talks possibly taking place on June 5. (Xinhua News Agency)

According to an official announcement, Binance Alpha will list Citrea (CTR) on May 26. Eligible users can claim the airdrop on the Alpha event page using Alpha Points after trading begins. More details will be announced soon.

Odaily Planet Daily News: The United States is keeping Israel informed of the latest developments regarding negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and consultations with Iran on unresolved issues. During a phone call with Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu asserted that Israel has the right to take action against threats in the region, including Lebanon, a stance that Trump supported. Trump reiterated to Netanyahu that he will not agree to any final agreement unless Iran’s nuclear program is completely dismantled and all enriched uranium is shipped out of the country. (Jinshi)