U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to raise tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25% next week. According to NS3.AI, Trump stated that the EU has failed to fulfill its obligations under the existing trade agreement. He emphasized that vehicles manufactured in U.S. factories will not be subject to these tariffs. Additionally, Trump highlighted that ongoing construction of auto and truck plants represents over $100 billion in investment.

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.

من جهة، هناك موجة من إصدارات بيانات الإنفاق الاستهلاكي الشخصي الأساسية من الاحتياطي الفيدرالي وبنك اليابان والبنك المركزي الأوروبي والولايات المتحدة؛ ومن جهة أخرى، هناك تدفق مكثف لسرديات الصناعة، مما يتسبب في تذبذب السوق بين "التوقع" و"الذعر".

المدفوعات، العملات المشفرة، النظام المالي، مشكلة "الميل الأخير" في مدفوعات العملات المشفرة (جينسي فاينانس): إن "تسليم" العملات المشفرة إلى العملات الورقية أكثر تعقيدًا بكثير مما يبدو.

لن يبقى السوق غامضاً إلى الأبد. غالباً ما تظهر المحفزات بشكل غير متوقع.

بالنسبة لرواد الأعمال الذين يطمحون للعمل في مجال Web3، يوصى بتقييم المخاطر المحتملة لمشاريعهم الناشئة بشكل عقلاني واتخاذ قرارات حكيمة، بناءً على فهم كامل للقوانين المحلية وسياسات السوق.

هناك شخصية مؤثرة معروفة في عالم العملات الرقمية، واسمها على الإنترنت ThreadGuy. وقد اشتهر في عام 2021 بتعليم الناس كيفية تداول الرموز غير القابلة للاستبدال (NFTs).

مهد الطريق أمام الذكاء الاصطناعي للانتقال من وضعه غير المسجل في البيئة التجريبية إلى أن يصبح موظفًا رسميًا على سلسلة الكتل (البلوك تشين).

إن الأصول التي تتبناها DeFi فعلياً ليست أكبر السندات الحكومية، بل أصول الائتمان ذات فروق العائد الأكثر إيجابية.

الذكاء الاصطناعي، آبل، التكنولوجيا، البحرية: انتهى عصر آبل، وبرمجيات الخدمة السحابية هي المستقبل. جولدن فاينانس: ما الذي تمتلكه شركتكم ولا يستطيع الذكاء الاصطناعي محاكاته؟

في حين أن منصة Aave، الرائدة في مجال إقراض التمويل اللامركزي، غارقة في اختراق Kelp DAO، فإن بروتوكولًا راسخًا آخر، وهو Sky، لم يجذب انتباه الحيتان الذين يملكون أموالًا حقيقية فحسب، حيث ارتفعت قيمة TVL الخاصة به بأكثر من 25٪ في الأسبوعين الماضيين، بل استغل أيضًا الزخم لإطلاق مبادرتين رئيسيتين.

في الليلة الماضية، غرد الباحث متعدد الوسائط في DeepSeek، تشين شياوكانغ، على منصة X، معلناً عن ورقة بحثية جديدة لشركة DeepSeek حول تقنية الوسائط المتعددة بعنوان "التفكير باستخدام العناصر البصرية الأولية"، قائلاً: "متحمس للإصدار".