The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a warning regarding tokens labeled "HKDAP" and "HSBC," stating that they are fraudulent and not associated with licensed issuers HSBC or Anchorpoint Financial. According to NS3.AI, both HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial have confirmed that they have not launched any stablecoins in Hong Kong. HSBC is planning to introduce an HKD-denominated stablecoin in the second half of this year, while Anchorpoint Financial intends to commence a phased launch of HKDAP in the second quarter of this year.

The U.S. stock market experienced increased volatility, leading to a decline in the three major indices ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision. According to PANews, concerns have arisen due to OpenAI's performance not meeting expectations, which has contributed to market unease. Additionally, Bitcoin sellers are showing concentrated liquidity in the $78,000 to $80,000 range.

On April 29, Jin10 reported a decline in gold jewelry prices across several brands in China. According to Jin10, the prices fell by approximately 30 yuan per gram compared to the previous day, with most quotes hovering around 1,410 yuan per gram.

Renowned trader and chart analyst Peter Brandt, known for accurately predicting Bitcoin's 2018 crash, recently shared insights on Bitcoin's price trajectory. According to ChainCatcher, Brandt released a chart indicating that Bitcoin enthusiasts should abandon the notion of the cryptocurrency reaching $250,000 this year. Brandt argues that the current Bitcoin trend resembles a channel pattern rather than a bullish bottom reversal. While this pattern does not rule out further price increases, it lacks strong signals of a robust bottom.

PI has experienced a significant increase of 17.2% over the past week and 6.4% in the last 24 hours. According to NS3.AI, this rise is attributed to the launch of Protocol v22, which introduces smart contracts, and the completion of 526 million human KYC validation tasks by over 1 million verified individuals. Despite this recent uptick, PI remains more than 87% below its value from late April 2025 and 93.4% lower than its all-time high of $2.99 on February 26, 2025.

UBS Group CEO Sergio Ermotti has expressed concerns about excessive optimism in financial markets regarding the ongoing conflict in Iran. According to Jin10, Ermotti noted that markets are not only expecting the situation to be resolved but also anticipating that the impact of events will be mitigated in a conventional manner. Despite the escalating conflict in Iran and the lack of a sustainable resolution, U.S. stock markets have reached historic highs. Ermotti stated, 'The market is quite optimistic, and we hope this optimism is justified.' He emphasized the importance of diversification to hedge against potential reversal risks. Ermotti also addressed the new Swiss capital regulation framework currently under parliamentary review. He dismissed claims that UBS is heavily lobbying Swiss lawmakers to relax regulatory requirements. 'We are not engaging in strong lobbying,' he said. 'We are simply representing the interests of our shareholders.'

Microsoft, Nvidia, Jensen Huang, Artificial Intelligence, Data, Nokia (the company you once mocked) – its stock price has risen 70% this year. Golden Finance: The forgotten Nokia is making a comeback in the AI ​​arena.

Thailand's central bank has adjusted its economic projections for 2026. According to Jin10, the bank now expects the country's economy to grow by 1.5%, a decrease from the 1.9% forecast made in February. Additionally, the overall inflation rate for 2026 is projected to be 2.9%, a significant increase from the 0.3% predicted in December.

Gensyn, a decentralized AI computing protocol, has announced the launch of its AI token on April 29. According to Foresight News, the token is set to go live today, marking a significant step for the protocol in expanding its offerings in the AI sector.

Spain's harmonized consumer price index (CPI) for April showed a preliminary annual rate of 3.5%, aligning with expectations, according to Jin10. The previous value was recorded at 3.4%.

The European Union has called on Meta to implement stricter measures to prevent children under the age of 13 from accessing Facebook and Instagram. According to Jin10, the EU's request highlights ongoing concerns about the safety and privacy of young users on social media platforms. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is expected to address these concerns by enhancing its age verification processes and ensuring compliance with EU regulations. The move is part of broader efforts to protect minors online and ensure that social media companies adhere to established guidelines for user safety.

If Musk wins this case, the court may force OpenAI to revert to a non-profit structure, effectively jeopardizing its IPO.

Sam Altman’s Worldcoin is facing criticism over iris-scanning data collection and concerns that users in low-income regions are being paid small rewards for biometric data. At the same time, questions over token control and insider sales continue, while Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI now shows falling chances of him winning on prediction markets.

Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank has introduced a new crypto-linked credit card that allows users to settle monthly credit card bills directly in Bitcoin held on their exchange accounts, marking one of the most advanced integrations of crypto assets into regulated payment infrastructure in Japan to date.

In his speech at the 2026 Bitcoin Conference, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that Tether's original intention in creating The Resilience Stack was to build an integrated open-source underlying infrastructure to achieve financial inclusion and hedge against potential global risks.

In his keynote address at the 2026 Bitcoin Conference, Strategy founder Saylor shared insights on digital lending, digital income, and the digital transformation of capital markets. He stated that digital lending is the killer application for Bitcoin, driving the scale of the Bitcoin network.

For years, the DeFi market has been layering returns, indulging in artificially created high yields. That era is over. Today, DeFi is treating real-world assets as the true driving force, connecting to the real value system, and opening a new chapter of development.

Republican Senator Thom Tillis, one of the key architects of the GENIUS Act, is threatening to destroy what he has created if Trump doesn't immediately end his crypto businesses.

TON Tech has launched AI agents on Telegram that can make onchain transactions like transfers, swaps and trading using user-funded wallets. Users keep control of funds while agents act within set limits without needing approval for every action.

The relationship between the digital yuan and AI agents is not a one-way tool and user relationship, but a value community that empowers each other and serves as the dual engine of the intelligent economy.