The Eurozone's first-quarter GDP growth rate has been revised to 0.1%, according to Jin10. The initial estimate was 0.10%, and the previous value was adjusted from 0.10% to 0.2%.

The Eurozone's seasonally adjusted employment figures for the first quarter showed a year-on-year increase of 0.5%, according to Jin10. This result aligns with market expectations of 0.5% and follows a previous growth rate of 0.70%.

The Eurozone's industrial production for March increased by 0.2%, according to Jin10. This figure fell short of the anticipated 0.3% growth. The previous month's data was revised down from an initial 0.40% to 0.2%.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is set to launch a United Stables (U) Trading Tournament, offering eligible users a chance to share a total prize pool of 200,000 U in token vouchers. The promotion period is scheduled from 2026-05-13 10:00 (UTC) to 2026-05-27 10:00 (UTC). Eligibility is extended to all verified new, regular users, and Binance VIP 1 users, while liquidity providers in the Binance Spot Liquidity Provider Program and Binance Brokers are excluded. The tournament will feature a variety of eligible altcoin trading pairs, including BNB/U, ETH/U, SOL/U, and others. Participants can benefit from an Early Bird Boost Multiplier, which decreases over time, rewarding early trades with higher multipliers. The total trading volume for the competition will be calculated as the sum of the Daily Effective Trading Volume during the promotion period. A leaderboard will display the Total Effective Trading Volume, updated at least once every 24 hours. To participate, users must register by clicking the 'Join Now' button on the landing page and trade a cumulative amount of at least 500 USD equivalent in any eligible pairs on Binance Spot during the promotion period. The reward structure is based on cumulative trading volume, with the top participant receiving 10,000 U in token vouchers. Rewards will be distributed by 2026-06-10 and must be redeemed within 21 days. Binance reserves the right to disqualify users involved in dishonest behavior and may amend terms and conditions at its discretion. The campaign's commencement is contingent upon the successful listing of the relevant token on Binance Spot.

HSBC analysts stated in a research report on May 13 that the expansion of retail profit margins was the main driver behind JD.com's better-than-expected first-quarter earnings. According to Jin10, the analysts noted that the continuous improvement in JD.com's retail profit margins and the narrowing losses in its food delivery business will enhance market visibility regarding its profit recovery in 2026. The analysts also mentioned that due to the high base formed by government subsidies boosting electronics sales last year, revenue growth in the second quarter might be constrained. However, as the comparison base becomes more favorable and categories like healthcare and daily necessities show more resilience, growth is expected to pick up in the second half of the year. HSBC maintains a 'buy' rating on the stock and has raised the target price from $35 to $37.

Japan Blockchain Foundation plans to launch a yen-backed stablecoin called EJPY on Japan Open Chain and Ethereum for business payments, remittances and digital asset settlements. The project uses a trust-based structure without Japan’s 1 million yen transfer cap, as more Japanese firms and banks push into stablecoins.

The Eurozone is set to release key economic data shortly, including the March industrial production month-on-month rate, the revised annual GDP growth rate for the first quarter, and the preliminary quarterly employment figures. According to Jin10, these figures are expected to provide insights into the region's economic performance and labor market conditions.

The index is still rising, but making money is increasingly reliant on a few leading sectors. So the real danger is not missing out, but maintaining the position habits used when the market was at a low point.

Metaplanet, a Japanese Bitcoin treasury company, has announced its financial results for the first quarter of the 2026 fiscal year. According to Foresight News, the company reported a revenue of 30.8 billion yen, marking a 251.1% increase compared to the previous year. Operating profit reached 22.67 billion yen, up by 282.5%. However, the company faced a recurring loss of 114.928 billion yen, primarily due to accounting impairments from the decline in Bitcoin prices. As of March 31, 2026, Metaplanet held 40,177 BTC, with a fully diluted per-share BTC holding increasing by 2.8% from the end of 2025. The company stated that as of May 12, 2026, the market value of its BTC holdings was approximately 514 billion yen, representing about 87% of the total BTC holdings among Japanese listed companies. Metaplanet has maintained its full-year guidance for the 2026 fiscal year, projecting annual revenue of 160 billion yen, a 79.7% increase year-on-year, and an annual operating profit of 114 billion yen, reflecting an 81.3% growth.

Wall Street, JPMorgan Chase, the $13 trillion buyback market is being quietly rewritten by blockchain. Golden Finance reports that a blockchain revolution is unfolding in key areas beyond the public eye.

Christopher Delgado has publicly apologized to investors after US prosecutors accused him of orchestrating a massive $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme that allegedly drained the savings of ordinary Americans while funding luxury properties, lavish events and extravagant lifestyles.

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Google is in talks with SpaceX to secure rocket launches for its planned space-based data centres, as both companies explore orbital computing. The potential deal could strengthen SpaceX ahead of its expected IPO while placing the two firms as both partners and future competitors in the same market.