Odaily: Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that negotiations are ongoing and a response has been received from the United States, with their stance to be announced through Pakistani intermediaries. A spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry said that the U.S. commitment to a ceasefire and any agreement to end the war will also cover Israel. (Jin10)
Odaily Planet Daily News: Yu Xueqin, Head of Markets at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), stated at a Legislative Council committee meeting that the exchange will solicit opinions from market participants and stakeholders to optimize contract design and improve mechanisms. He noted that due to geopolitical influences, investors need to diversify risks when buying, selling, and storing gold. Therefore, he believes it is absolutely necessary to link the design of gold futures with Hong Kong's physical gold ecosystem. HKEX will continue its research to meet investor demand and drive more significant growth in new futures product trading. (Jiemian)
Odaily reported that, according to Onchain Lens, with Tether minting 1 billion USDT on the Tron network, Tether has minted a total of 5 billion USDT on Ethereum and Tron over the past two weeks.
Odaily报道：链上身份项目Phi在X平台上发文宣布将于5月25日停止运营，PHI代币仍将保留并在Aerodrome交易，但流动性预计逐步下降。Phi团队建议用户提前领取奖励、解除质押并提取资产。
Odaily reported that according to Gate data, spot gold has fallen below $4,580 per ounce, with a daily decline of 0.85%. Brent crude oil's intraday gain has expanded to 1.00%, now trading at $108.65 per barrel.
WTI crude oil has risen to touch $105 per barrel, with a daily gain of 2.79%. WTI crude oil futures have risen by $2.00 during the day, now trading at $103.94 per barrel, an increase of 1.96%.
Odaily reports that blockchain trading platform Ekiden has announced the completion of a $2 million seed funding round, led by Unicorn Factory Ventures and P2 Ventures. The round also attracted participation from angel investors who have previously invested in projects such as GSR, Pyth, Aptos, LayerZero, and Cube Exchange. It is reported that Ekiden is valued at $20 million. The company is dedicated to bringing institutional-grade trading on-chain, providing efficient and secure trading solutions through blockchain technology. (TechFundingNews)
Odaily Planet Daily News: According to Gate data, U.S. and Brent crude oil fluctuated and rose, with WTI crude rising over 2.00% within the day and currently reported at $104.22 per barrel. Brent crude stood above $108 per barrel, up 0.43% within the day, after previously falling over 2%. On the news front, Israeli media reported that the U.S. Operation Hormuz would begin within hours.
Odaily: Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson stated that current discussions regarding uranium enrichment are mere speculation. Our ongoing negotiations do not include other matters, only ending the war. We are holding talks with Oman and must establish a protocol for the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. (Jinshi)
Odaily reports that Arkham has disclosed that BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes' estimated net worth in 2026 could range between $200 million and $350 million, with verifiable on-chain assets totaling approximately $42 million. His wealth primarily stems from his BitMEX equity, his family office Maelstrom fund, and potential undisclosed token investments. Although BitMEX has significantly declined from its 2019 peak (with an annual trading volume exceeding $1 trillion and a valuation of around $3.6 billion), its current valuation stands at approximately $500 million, yet it still constitutes a core component of his asset base.
Arthur Hayes was previously sentenced in 2022 for violating the Bank Secrecy Act and was later pardoned by Donald Trump in 2025. Despite navigating regulatory controversies, he remains influential in the crypto industry, particularly active in innovating perpetual swaps and sharing market perspectives.
Overall, Arthur Hayes is still regarded as a key opinion leader in the crypto market, with his asset structure closely correlated to market cycles.
Odaily reports that according to Gate data, WTI crude oil has broken through $104/barrel, up 1.81% on the day; WTI crude oil futures have reached $103/barrel, up 1.04% on the day.
Odaily, U.S. media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, CNN, and Axios have highlighted that Trump specifically chose the word "Guide" rather than "Escort" to describe how his new naval mission will operate in the Strait of Hormuz. The Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. officials stated the mechanism "currently does not involve U.S. Navy warships escorting vessels through the strait."
CNN, citing a U.S. official, said the plan "is not an escort mission" and indicated that U.S. forces would "guide stranded ships." Axios, also quoting a U.S. official, reported that U.S. Navy vessels would "stand by nearby" in case Iran attacks commercial ships. CNN noted that the plan "leaves many questions unanswered," with one expert suggesting its purpose is likely to make commercial ships "feel safe." (Jinshi)
Odaily, a crypto wallet provider listed on the US stock exchange, Exodus has released its first-quarter financial report for 2026. The report disclosed that the company holds approximately $122.6 million in digital assets and cash, including 628 BTC and 1,861 ETH. Additionally, the Exodus Pay payment function launched in all 50 US states and select global markets in April. Exodus stated that due to market price fluctuations, its digital assets suffered losses of approximately $36.4 million, while transaction processing volume fell to about $1.18 billion, a sequential decline of 22%. (Globenewswire)
Odaily Planet Daily News: A paid subscription service notice recently appeared on the Doubao App Store page. In response, Doubao officially stated that they always provide free services. On the basis of free services, Doubao is also exploring the launch of more value-added services, with the specific details of the plan still in the testing phase.
According to sources close to Doubao, the paid features will primarily focus on complex tasks and productivity scenarios, such as PPT generation, data analysis, and video production. As model capabilities continue to improve, the product can now handle more complex, high-value tasks. However, these tasks require more computing power and inference time. Therefore, Doubao plans to launch paid services to meet the needs of these complex scenarios. The free version will continue to serve users for daily use. (YiCai)
Odaily reports that, according to official sources, MGBX will list LABUSDT and TAGUSDT perpetual contract trading pairs at 18:00 (SGT) on May 4, 2026.
Trading opening time: 18:00 (SGT) on May 4, 2026;
Leverage: Up to 25x supported.
Odaily星球日报讯 Payward (Kraken’s parent company) has announced the completion of its acquisition of Bitnomial, marking its official entry into the U.S. crypto derivatives market with full regulatory credentials. Following the transaction, Payward now holds a comprehensive set of U.S. CFTC licenses, including Futures Commission Merchant (FCM), Designated Contract Market (DCM), and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO) status, enabling it to launch compliant derivatives services in the U.S. market.
Payward stated that it will gradually roll out spot margin trading under the Kraken brand, followed by plans to launch perpetual contracts and options products, while expanding institutional-grade derivatives capabilities through the Bitnomial framework. It is reported that Bitnomial, as a Chicago-based native crypto derivatives trading platform, has long held the three core CFTC licenses and has been relatively aggressive in listing new assets. After the transaction, it will retain its existing licenses and regulatory framework, continuing operations within the Payward system.
Additionally, this acquisition continues Payward’s recent expansion moves: the company had previously secured a $200 million investment from Deutsche Börse Group and filed IPO-related documents with the U.S. SEC, signaling its accelerated push into globally compliant derivatives and capital market pathways. (The Block)
According to the official page, Binance Alpha has listed Billions Network (BILL).
Contract address: 0xdf24f8c21cb404b3031a450d8e049d6e39fc1fa5
