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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) stated that, at today’s monetary policy meeting, the BOJ’s Policy Board reviewed developments and operations in the Japanese government bond (JGB) market and discussed future guidelines for JGB purchases. In principle, long-term interest rates should be determined by financial markets; therefore, it is appropriate for the central bank to conduct JGB purchases in a predictable manner while retaining sufficient flexibility to support JGB market stability. Based on this approach, and to improve the efficiency and stability of the JGB market, the BOJ decided—by a vote of 7 to 1—to implement the following measures: Starting now through March 2027, the BOJ will reduce its monthly JGB purchase target by approximately ¥200 billion per natural quarter, in principle. From April 2027 onward, its monthly JGB purchase target will be maintained at approximately ¥2 trillion. Should long-term interest rates rise rapidly, the BOJ will respond flexibly—for example, by increasing the scale of JGB purchases or conducting fixed-rate JGB purchase operations (both of which are exempt from the monthly JGB purchase target), as well as conducting funding operations against pooled collateral. Furthermore, the BOJ will no longer conduct mid-term reviews of its direct JGB purchase program. However, the BOJ stands ready to adjust the pace of JGB purchases at future monetary policy meetings, as deemed necessary, based on the fundamental principles guiding JGB purchases and other factors—including developments in the JGB market. (Jinshi)
According to official news from Apyx, during the recent Bitcoin decline, as STRC hit its historical maximum drop, the secondary market price of apxUSD fell to $0.90. Throughout the event, the protocol remained solvent, and no bad debts were generated in the Morpho lending market.In response to issues exposed during this stress test, such as inaccurate overnight liquidity and net asset value display, Apyx officially announced Apyx 2.0. This version introduces two independent metrics—redemption value and total collateral value—to eliminate the first-mover arbitrage option associated with NAV-based redemptions.Furthermore, Apyx 2.0 will launch a new RFQ redemption system, allowing approved counterparties to provide redemption execution around the reserve through competitive bidding. The team also officially committed that if apxUSD deviates from NAV by more than 2% in the future, a public status update will be released within 2 hours.
Bernstein suggests Robinhood is poised for a "strong tailwind" as prediction market trading volumes hit record highs during the World Cup.Data shows that daily trading volume in prediction markets during the early stages of the FIFA World Cup surged from $2.2 billion on June 11 to $4.8 billion on June 12, setting a new all-time high, surpassing the $1.4 billion traded during the previous Super Bowl.Analysts note that prediction markets have become one of Robinhood's fastest-growing revenue lines since their launch. The firm projects Robinhood's prediction market revenue will grow from $150 million in 2025 to $586 million in 2026, representing an increase of approximately 286% year-over-year, and is expected to account for 17% of trading-related revenue and 10% of total revenue in 2026.Bernstein believes Robinhood's partnership with exchange and clearing house Rothera, which is regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is a competitive advantage. Since its launch on May 28, Rothera has processed approximately 200 million contracts in 18 days, with FIFA World Cup and MLB-related contracts contributing nearly all of the trading volume. Analysts state that Robinhood's core strength lies in its distribution capability, with its massive user base, a commission of $0.01 per contract, and strategies like up to 50% fee discounts for Gold members helping to drive user engagement.Furthermore, Bernstein indicates that competition in the prediction market space is expanding, including Polymarket launching event contracts for private companies and Kalshi introducing cryptocurrency perpetual contracts. The firm estimates that the World Cup will bring over $3 billion in new betting volume to prediction markets and boost overall consumer trading volume in the industry by $5 billion to $10 billion. (The Block)
Odaily News The prediction market platform Polymarket issued a "resolution clarification" that overturned a market result that had already appeared to be settled. This led to a 20-year-old student's $35,000 bet being declared invalid, while a total of approximately $3.8 million in positions across 1,838 accounts on the platform were liquidated.This clarification clause was written into the platform's rulebook, allowing for retroactive interpretative corrections to market settlement results, thereby altering the final payout. The incident has sparked strong dissatisfaction among traders, who argue that this "post-hoc ruling" mechanism undermines the certainty of market rules, and has ignited widespread controversy within the Polymarket and Kalshi communities.According to user disclosures, the incident originates from a case made public on June 13, where a market result that had ostensibly been settled was later reversed due to a change in rule interpretation.Industry analysts believe that this type of mechanism introduces "settlement clarification risk" into prediction markets, which is a type of tail risk event that cannot be hedged. If such operations occur frequently, they could drive high-risk liquidity away from the current platform towards trading venues regulated by the CFTC or those with formal arbitration mechanisms.Furthermore, this event is seen as one in a recent series of controversies, including settlement disputes surrounding the UMA oracle and Strategy's Bitcoin-related markets, which continue to test market participants' trust in the "finality" of prediction markets. (Cryptobriefing)
Gate has announced the official launch of SpaceX (SPCX) trading. Users can participate in SPCX trading through the Gate stock section. As the first project under Gate's IPO Access, SpaceX has completed its share distribution and officially entered the real stock trading phase.Additionally, Gate has launched exclusive benefits for users who subscribed to SpaceX (SPCX). Participating in designated USDT savings products can earn up to 200% annualized yield, while holding USD1 provides extra rewards. Meanwhile, the platform has also initiated a limited-time "SPCX Stock Launch Plan" campaign. During the event, users can receive a first-order reward by engaging in stock trading, share their SPCX holdings to potentially receive a stock airdrop, and by completing a specified trading volume and competing on the leaderboard, they can share a total SPCX stock prize pool worth 50,000 USDT.Furthermore, Gate Stock has launched its web trading terminal, achieving comprehensive coverage across both the App and Web platforms. Gate Stock supports trading of over 10,000 US mainstream market stocks and ETFs using USDT, covering major US securities exchanges such as the NYSE and NASDAQ. It also supports fractional share trading, with a minimum order size of 0.01 shares. With the introduction of IPO Access, Gate is progressively building a product ecosystem that spans Pre-IPO, IPO, and stock trading, providing users with a more convenient one-stop global investment experience.
: According to official announcements, Gate has completed the stock distribution for the first phase of its Direct IPO project, SpaceX (SPCX). Users can check their stock accounts to view the credited SPCX stock assets; any unallocated portion and remaining subscription funds have been automatically returned to their spot accounts. With the stock distribution completed, SPCX will subsequently enter the market trading phase following the new stock listing process for US equities.At the same time, Gate has launched an exclusive benefits campaign for SpaceX (SPCX) subscribers. By participating in designated USDT Savings products, users can enjoy up to 200% annualized yield, while holding USD1 can earn additional yield rewards. The platform has also initiated a limited-time "SPCX Stock Launch Plan" event. During the event, users can receive a first-trade reward by participating in stock trading, have a chance to win stock airdrops by sharing their SPCX holdings, and compete in leaderboard competitions by achieving a specified trading volume to share in a total prize pool of 50,000 USDT worth of SPCX stock.Furthermore, Gate Stock has launched its stock trading feature on the web, achieving full coverage across both the App and Web platforms. Gate Stock supports trading over 10,000 US mainstream market stocks and ETFs using USDT, covering major US securities markets such as the NYSE and Nasdaq, and supports fractional share trading with a minimum purchase of 0.01 shares. With the introduction of Direct IPO, Gate is progressively building a comprehensive product ecosystem covering Pre-IPO, IPO, and stock trading, offering users a more convenient one-stop global investment experience.
the Bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto officially announced that it generated approximately $48 million in net proceeds by selling about 600 BTC and related derivative positions, thereby repaying approximately $45 million in outstanding debt to Kraken. This move is expected to reduce annual financing costs by approximately $4 million.Following the transaction, the company signed a new loan term sheet with Kraken for the remaining 165 million USDT, with a principal of 105 million USDT deferred to June 30, 2027, and an annual interest rate that can be reduced to 7.75% upon meeting the Bitwise custodied wallet collateral threshold. Additionally, the company’s board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $25 million. Currently, the company still holds approximately 4,467 BTC on its balance sheet. Furthermore, according to a notice from Nasdaq, the company has regained compliance with listing requirements.
Odaily Odaily reports, according to official sources, Gate is launching the TradFi CFD Gold Master Tournament from June 11, 18:00 to July 11, 18:00 (UTC+8). During the event, users who register and trade TradFi CFD-related assets such as Gold, Silver, Crude Oil, Forex, US Stocks, and Indices will have the opportunity to participate in the Gold Master Trading Leaderboard, the Yield Master Leaderboard, and the Gold Bag Hourly Lucky Draw, sharing a prize pool worth up to 500,000 USDT in rankings and a total of 1,020g in gold rewards.Furthermore, new users making their first-ever CFD trade in this sector, upon completing their first CFD trade with an opening amount of 1,000 USDx, will receive a 200 USDx CFD position trial voucher. After completing tasks such as trading, inviting friends, or VIP upgrades, users can qualify for the Gold Bag Lucky Draw; VIP5 and above users can also participate in exclusive gold draws and daily free draw opportunities in the regular round to win additional gold rewards.
digital asset platform Gate has released its May 2026 transparency report. The report indicates that multi-asset trading and prediction markets are becoming key growth engines for the platform. As of the end of May, Gate had listed 605 CFD trading assets, covering multiple categories including stocks, indices, forex, metals, and commodities, ranking among the top globally among crypto trading platforms in terms of asset count. Additionally, Gate Stocks allows users to trade over 10,000 US stocks and ETFs from major U.S. markets using USDT, covering the main U.S. securities trading markets and liquidity networks. The platform's direct IPO first-phase project, SpaceX, saw意向 subscription amounts exceed $100 million.Meanwhile, the platform continues to deepen its presence in the prediction market sector. Gate has deeply integrated Polymarket, launching features such as smart money tracking, wallet monitoring, top holdings, profit/loss statistics, and AI analysis. As the first CEX platform to integrate Polymarket, Gate continues to strengthen its advantage as a prediction market gateway, maintaining a leading position in user participation scale, market activity, and ecosystem influence.Furthermore, Gate's flagship event, WCTC S8, successfully concluded in May, attracting over 80,000 participants and 9,500 registered teams. The cumulative total weighted trading volume for the event exceeded $50 billion, with the CFD segment alone accounting for a cumulative trading volume of over $140 billion, reflecting the strong growth momentum of traditional financial assets within crypto trading scenarios. As stablecoins, RWA, asset tokenization, and prediction markets emerge as new growth engines for the industry, Gate will continue to expand its business layout in stocks, forex, and IPOs, aiming to build a comprehensive one-stop global digital financial services platform.
: According to the official announcement, Binance Stocks will open limit order trading for whole shares of SpaceX stock SPCX at 09:05 UTC on June 12, aiming to expand user trading options and enhance the trading experience.The announcement states that on the first day of listing, SPCX will only support limit orders, including GTC and day orders, but will not support market orders. Drawing from Nasdaq historical experience, popular IPOs usually do not start trading immediately at regular market open times; orders will be queued until the exchange completes the opening price discovery mechanism (Opening Cross) and officially opens the market.Furthermore, trading for SPCX on its first day will close at 20:00 UTC on June 12 and will resume normal trading at 13:30 UTC on June 15. The LULD (Limit Up-Limit Down) mechanism will apply during the initial listing period; trading will be halted if price fluctuations exceed the limit range. During the first 5 minutes after the market opens on the first and second trading days, fractional share orders and orders placed by amount will not be supported. Pre-market, after-hours, and overnight trading features will also be unavailable on the first day.
Odaily has learned that Kraken's parent company, Payward, has announced its participation in the White House-backed "US Tech Force" federal technology talent program. The initiative reportedly aims to recruit top-tier engineers to work on key areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data modernization, software engineering, and blockchain-based security infrastructure in two-year tenures. Relevant talent will directly participate in federal projects, including the US financial system and defense technologies.Furthermore, Payward has committed to recruiting talent cultivated by the Tech Force program into its corporate team in the future, establishing a two-way talent flow mechanism between the government and the private sector, and further promoting the integration of decentralized innovation with core US infrastructure.
“White-Haired Stock Guru” Serenity posted on X platform, stating that the public often interprets his stock picks as “harvesting retail investors,” but he hopes his recommended targets can change the market’s perception that certain stocks are only suitable for short-term speculation, and prove that high-quality companies also possess long-term holding value.Serenity pointed out that the only Chinese concept stock he recommended last year was the optical module manufacturer Zhongji Innolight (Innolight), which has since hit an all-time high, achieving a cumulative gain in the triple digits. He stated that his investment logic is primarily based on Western institutional research frameworks, comprehensively referencing research views from institutions such as JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs, and focusing closely on demand changes from US cloud computing giants like Google and Microsoft.Furthermore, Serenity mentioned that when researching individual stocks, he also continuously evaluates geopolitical and game theory factors, for example in his analysis of companies like AXT. He believes that the perspective of foreign investors can bring different types of Alpha to the Chinese stock market, and he looks forward to further exploration of investment opportunities in the Chinese stock market in the future.Regarding the rumor circulating in the market that there is a Chinese institutional team behind him, Serenity denied it, emphasizing that he is just an individual investor who shares his investment thoughts daily. English is his primary language, and since most of his content is posted via mobile phone, posting over 20 times a day, occasional spelling errors are normal.
Following the introduction of centralized regulatory measures, different accounts held by the same investor within the Futu Niu Niu App have shown distinctly different trading statuses. The Futu Securities (Hong Kong) accounts of some existing domestic investors can no longer execute buy orders, requiring them to update their overseas identity documents. In contrast, the Moomoo accounts, which are serviced by U.S. licensed institutions, can still place orders normally. Furthermore, against the backdrop of ongoing regulatory rectification, account opening application channels for certain locally licensed Hong Kong brokers remain open. Some intermediaries are also still soliciting clients on social platforms by offering rebates and other incentives. (The Paper)
According to Odaily, silver prices have pulled back following a strong surge in the early period. Data from the Gate platform shows that the 24-hour high for Silver (XAG) reached $68.78 and is currently trading at $67.83. CoinGlass data indicates that the 24-hour trading volume for Gate XAG contracts reached $49.873 million, a growth of 794.70% compared to the previous period, ranking it among the top three globally. Furthermore, the open interest for these contracts stood at $68.1297 million, securing the second position globally.Gate has pioneered its metal perpetual contract and CFD contract trading segment, covering mainstream metal trading instruments such as Gold, Silver, and Platinum, and supports 7×24 trading with USDT settlement. Leveraging Gate's innovative unified account system, users can allocate diverse assets including stocks, metals, forex, indices, and commodities without the need for cross-platform operations, aiding users in achieving more flexible and efficient one-stop global asset strategy allocation amidst volatile market conditions.
according to official news, Gate ETF will list SPCX3L/USDT, SPCX3S/USDT, MRVL3L/USDT, MRVL3S/USDT, ANTHROPIC3L/USDT, ANTHROPIC3S/USDT, OPENAI3L/USDT, and OPENAI3S/USDT at 17:00 (UTC+8) on June 5, supporting 3x long/short positions on SPCX (SpaceX), MRVL (Marvell Technology), ANTHROPIC (Anthropic), and OPENAI (OpenAI) respectively. Gate ETF currently supports trading in 358 tokens.In addition, Gate ETF will launch an ETF new listing trading challenge from 18:00 on June 5 to 18:00 on June 14 (UTC+8). Users participating in trading SPCX3L/3S, MRVL3L/3S, ANTHROPIC3L/3S, and OPENAI3L/3S can share rewards of 50,000 USDT. Users with a daily trading volume ≥1,000 USDT can check in to randomly receive 20–100 USDT, with a cumulative maximum of 1,000 USDT. If the total user trading volume reaches ≥3,000 USDT, participants can share an additional 30,000 USDT reward pool based on their trading volume proportion, with a maximum of 200 USDT per person. Furthermore, by inviting friends to trade, users can win blind box rewards of up to 500 USDT.
SpaceX is progressing with its IPO and seeking a valuation of approximately $1.78 trillion. If realized, it would become the world's seventh-largest company by market cap. However, the mid-to-long-term business path justifying this valuation remains unclear.Furthermore, SpaceX's core narrative is shifting. In February of this year, Musk integrated SpaceX with xAI, making artificial intelligence a key component of the company's strategy. Compared to the original core vision of "making humanity a multi-planetary species," AI now occupies a more prominent position in the company's narrative. In the first quarter, xAI-related business reportedly accounted for over three-quarters of capital expenditures, while approximately 93% of the total addressable market mentioned in the IPO filing is also related to AI.Musk has long been adept at restructuring business narratives to align with market preferences, as seen in previous cases like integrating SolarCity into Tesla and merging Twitter with the xAI ecosystem. SpaceX's new narrative combines rocket launches with AI, envisioning the deployment of AI data centers in orbit to build future computing infrastructure. However, SpaceX launched approximately 2,200 tons of payload into orbit last year, while Musk has suggested that realizing the orbital data center vision would require an annual launch capacity of about 1 million tons. Although Starlink and the rocket business already hold industry-leading positions, genuine cash flow will ultimately be needed to validate this massive valuation hypothesis. (Financial Times)
the market for tokenized Pokémon Trading Card Game-related assets generated approximately $7.4 million in total revenue during the first week of May, setting a new all-time high and representing a 337% increase compared to the same period last year. Among platforms, Courtyard led with a market share of about 46%, followed by Collector Crypt and Phygitals with approximately 27% and 26%, respectively.The surge in market activity is believed to be closely tied to the upcoming 30th anniversary cycle of the Pokémon IP. Google Trends data shows that search volumes for keywords such as "Pokémon cards" and "Japanese Pokémon card" are nearing historical highs. Meanwhile, the official brand has launched a year-long global celebration and plans to release a new "30th Celebration" card series in September.Analysts point out that tokenized card trading platforms typically experience a certain lag relative to the physical market's momentum. The current growth in on-chain transactions more likely reflects a secondary amplification trend of "real-world collecting frenzy leading to digital assetization."Furthermore, some industry observers suggest that as the 30th-anniversary commemorative series approaches its launch, if demand in the physical market intensifies further, on-chain tokenized trading could usher in a new wave of accelerated growth. (The Block)
According to a report by Cailian News, in response to the matter of “certain banks in Hong Kong requiring declarations for opening investment accounts,” the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) stated today that the relevant regulatory requirements were issued to all authorized institutions on May 22. Materials provided by the HKMA indicate that registered institutions must implement three additional measures when opening and managing investment accounts for Mainland Chinese investors, including: 1. Closing investment accounts opened using suspicious or forged documents, and identifying investment accounts held by customers—opened since January 2023 or during any other period specified by the HKMA—using such suspicious or forged documents, including identity documents; 2. Closing dormant investment accounts with zero balances—specifically, investment accounts held by Mainland Chinese investors that have no asset balance as of May 22, 2026 (the reference date), and have had no customer-initiated activity within the 12 months preceding the reference date; 3. Obtaining a written declaration from each Mainland Chinese investor upon opening a new investment account, confirming that all funds used to support investment activities and related settlements originate lawfully from outside Mainland China. The relevant documents clarify that these newly introduced additional regulatory measures apply solely to investment accounts—including investment sub-accounts within integrated banking accounts—and do not extend to non-investment functions (e.g., ordinary savings, current/time deposits, payments, loans, and credit cards). Furthermore, these additional measures apply only to individual customers and do not cover corporate or institutional clients.
the State Council Information Office held a series of themed press conferences on "Making a Good Start for the 15th Five-Year Plan," providing updates on the progress of "Comprehensively Advancing the Rule of Law."Liu Guixiang, a full-time committee member at the vice-ministerial level of the Adjudication Committee of the Supreme People's Court and a second-grade grand justice, stated that the Supreme People's Court will conduct in-depth research on adjudication rules for new types of cases such as virtual currency and cross-border finance. It will also expedite the formulation of judicial interpretations regarding civil compensation for insider trading and market manipulation to ensure the stable operation of the capital market and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of small and medium-sized investors.Furthermore, he also stated that in response to new formats in the digital economy, the Supreme People's Court will research and formulate normative documents on judicial protection involving artificial intelligence cases and data property rights. It will also improve the adjudication rules concerning data ownership, data transactions, and AI-generated content.
Odaily reports: Bitget has announced the launch of Reality, a licensed financial protocol focused on the tokenization of Real World Assets (RWA). The issued tokenized stocks (rTokens) are strictly pegged 1:1 to the underlying US stocks, with assets custodied at a US securities broker-dealer that is FINRA-registered and SIPC-protected. Real-time proof of reserves is provided through third-party independent audits. By directly accessing liquidity pools from Nasdaq, NYSE, and other US stock exchanges, Reality's stock tokens can achieve liquidity on par with traditional brokerages. Meanwhile, stock dividends will be distributed 1:1 to user accounts in token form, cash dividends will be automatically converted into USDT for distribution, and stock splits and reverse splits will be mapped to on-chain tokens in real-time, offering an experience highly consistent with holding US stocks.Furthermore, the US stock tokens launched by Reality are deeply integrated with the Bitget ecosystem. They can be used, for example, as margin for unified accounts and are compatible with core product lines such as grid trading, copy trading systems, and staking/lending.Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, previously proposed the "10% Vision": Currently, tokenized stocks represent only 0.1% of the $125 trillion global stock market. She predicts this proportion will rise to nearly 10% by 2030. Reality is built on this trend. In its initial phase, it will focus on US stocks, and will later expand asset classes, driving the extension of Bitget's UEX strategy into a broader access layer for global financial assets.