Elon Musk's net worth has exceeded $800 billion, marking a significant milestone as it now represents 2.7% of the US GDP, a concentration of wealth not seen since John D. Rockefeller's era in 1913. According to BeInCrypto, Musk's wealth surpasses the average GDP of 176 countries, which stands at approximately $612.36 billion. His fortune is primarily tied to Tesla, SpaceX, Twitter, and xAI, with Tesla shares being the largest contributor. SpaceX is valued near $400 billion in secondary markets. Musk's ambitious $10 trillion target would require his holdings to multiply over twelvefold, driven by innovations like autonomous taxis and xAI data centers. Critics, however, view this target as theatrical, citing regulatory scrutiny and market volatility as potential challenges.

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that despite changes in the global situation, the country's efforts to combat inflation remain unwavering. According to Jin10, Erdogan emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong stance against inflation to ensure economic stability. He reiterated Turkey's commitment to implementing measures that address inflationary pressures and support sustainable growth.

Tetra Trust has introduced CADD, a Canadian-dollar stablecoin, following approval from Alberta Treasury Board and Finance. According to NS3.AI, this launch comes after Tetra Trust secured $10 million in funding for the project in September 2025. CADD is recognized as the first CAD-pegged stablecoin issued by a regulated financial institution in Canada, targeting institutional applications such as continuous settlement and treasury transfers.

U.S. stocks extended their downward trend with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping by 1%. According to Jin10, this decline reflects ongoing market volatility and investor concerns. The broader market also experienced losses, indicating a cautious sentiment among investors.

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that energy companies are not currently benefiting excessively from the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting Macron's remarks about the situation. He emphasized that the European Union might consider taking action if the circumstances change and energy firms begin to profit unduly from the crisis. Macron's comments come amid heightened tensions in the region, which is a critical passage for global oil shipments. The EU is closely monitoring the situation to ensure fair practices in the energy sector.

Kresus has joined forces with Canton Network to facilitate the transition of institutional blockchain pilots into operational systems. According to NS3.AI, Hanwha Investment & Securities, which is developing a tokenized private-market platform on Canton with Kresus, invested $13 million in Kresus in February. Canton Network reports having over 600 participating institutions and approximately $6 trillion in processed assets, with the majority of this volume originating from Broadridge's repo platform.

Key Takeaways XRP climbed from $1.3840 to $1.4065 in early Asian trading, breaking above resistance near $1.3990 on a sharp pickup in volume that signals genuine positioning rather than a low-liquidity pushThe move breaks XRP out of the lower end of its recent $1.35–$1.45 range, with price consolidating near $1.4040–$1.4060$1.40 is now the critical pivot -- holding above it keeps the breakout intact while a drop back below would signal failure and return price to the rangeThe next resistance zone is $1.41–$1.42, which needs to clear for continuation toward the upper end of the rangeThe XRP move coincided with Bitcoin's push above $80,000, lifting broader crypto risk sentiment during the same Asian session window XRP reclaimed the $1.40 level in early Asian trading Monday on a surge in volume that distinguishes the move from the low-liquidity pushes that have characterized several recent failed breakout attempts, putting the focus squarely on whether the token can hold the level and advance toward the next resistance cluster. The token climbed from $1.3840 to $1.4065, breaking above resistance near $1.3990 before consolidating near $1.4040–$1.4060 just above the breakout zone. The move accelerated during the final hour of the push, with price clearing $1.40 cleanly rather than grinding through it -- a price action characteristic that traders typically associate with real participation rather than passive drift. Volume Confirms the Move The key differentiator in Monday's push is the volume profile. XRP has tested the $1.40 level multiple times in recent weeks without sustaining a break, with prior attempts coming on thin volume that failed to attract follow-through buyers. Monday's surge in volume into the breakout confirms that traders are actively repositioning rather than simply marking the price higher in a low-liquidity environment -- a distinction that materially increases the probability that $1.40 can hold as support on any pullback. The underlying structure also supports the bullish read. XRP has been forming higher lows into the breakout, suggesting a building bid beneath the market rather than a momentum-only move that lacks structural foundation. The $1.41–$1.42 Resistance Zone With $1.40 reclaimed, trader attention shifts immediately to the next resistance cluster at $1.41–$1.42 -- the zone that needs to be cleared for XRP to establish momentum toward the upper boundary of its $1.35–$1.45 range. A sustained daily close above $1.42 would likely accelerate the move toward $1.45 and potentially set up a test of the symmetrical triangle breakout target that analysts have identified at $2.15 -- approximately 53% above current levels -- as the medium-term upside scenario. The Pivot and the Failure Scenario $1.40 is now the line in the sand. As long as XRP holds above it on any pullback, the breakout structure remains intact and the bullish case continues to develop. A move back below $1.40 would signal that the breakout failed to attract sufficient follow-through and would return price to the $1.35–$1.45 range compression that has defined the past several weeks -- resetting the technical picture and potentially triggering a retest of the $1.38–$1.40 moving average cluster that analysts have identified as the level below which downside toward $1.12 becomes more likely. The broader backdrop is supportive. Bitcoin's simultaneous push above $80,000 during the same Asian session window lifted risk sentiment across crypto markets, and XRP's institutional demand picture remains constructive with spot XRP ETFs recording $81.6 million in April inflows -- their strongest month since December 2025.

DTCC is preparing to initiate limited production trades of tokenized real-world assets in July, with a full service launch scheduled for October 2026. According to NS3.AI, this initiative will be implemented across infrastructure that manages over $114 trillion in assets. The initial asset set will comprise Russell 1000 stocks, major index ETFs, and U.S. Treasury bills, bonds, and notes. The development process has included collaboration with a working group of more than 50 financial firms.

Investors are increasingly turning to actively managed funds, providing a boost to the investment industry by slowing the downward trend in fees. Wall Street Journal (Markets) posted on X that this shift in investor preference is helping fund managers maintain their fee structures, which have been under pressure due to the popularity of low-cost passive funds. The renewed interest in active management is driven by investors seeking better returns in a volatile market environment. As a result, fund managers are finding opportunities to justify their fees by delivering superior performance compared to passive strategies. This trend highlights a changing dynamic in the investment landscape, where active management is regaining favor among investors looking for tailored strategies and potential outperformance.

A fire broke out in the Fujairah Oil Industrial Zone, according to the Fujairah Media Office on the 4th. According to Odaily, the incident was caused by a drone attack originating from the direction of Iran.

Ray Dalio, người sáng lập Bridgewater Associates, vừa đưa ra một cảnh báo mới: hai năm tới sẽ là "giai đoạn đặc biệt nguy hiểm", với sự hội tụ của ba cơn bão nợ, địa chính trị và công nghệ, và hầu hết các chiến lược định thời điểm của nhà đầu tư đều sẽ thất bại.

Đối với các nước phát triển, tầng lớp đó vẫn là tiền gửi ngân hàng và các mối quan hệ tài khoản; đối với các nước đang phát triển, tầng lớp đó là các khoản thanh toán xuyên biên giới, dòng vốn và chủ quyền tiền tệ.

Nikita Bier, trưởng bộ phận Sản phẩm của X, vừa tiết lộ rằng tiền điện tử là chủ đề có nhiều khả năng bị người dùng X tắt tiếng nhất, vì ngày càng ít người dùng muốn thấy tin tức liên quan đến tiền điện tử trên trang "Dành cho bạn" của họ.

OpenAI đang cố gắng vá các lỗ hổng bảo mật, nhưng những sinh mạng đã mất tiếp tục thách thức ranh giới giữa công nghệ và con người.

Singapore đang thử nghiệm trí tuệ nhân tạo (AI) với năm ngân hàng và cơ quan để phát hiện sớm các giao dịch gian lận bằng cách sử dụng dữ liệu được chia sẻ. Cuộc thử nghiệm nhằm mục đích cải thiện khả năng phát hiện và giảm thiểu thiệt hại, với kế hoạch mở rộng nếu đạt hiệu quả tốt.

Cộng đồng XRP vừa phải đối mặt với một mối đe dọa kiểu mới—và lần này, nó diễn ra ngay trong thời gian thực tại một sự kiện trực tiếp.

Morgan Stanley đã mua thêm 286,7 Bitcoin, trị giá khoảng 22,5 triệu đô la, nâng tổng số Bitcoin nắm giữ lên khoảng 2.620 BTC, trị giá khoảng 205 triệu đô la.

Brazil đã cấm các nhà cung cấp dịch vụ ngoại hối sử dụng stablecoin và tiền điện tử để thanh toán xuyên biên giới, buộc họ phải sử dụng các kênh ngân hàng truyền thống. Giao dịch tiền điện tử vẫn hợp pháp, nhưng các công ty sử dụng blockchain cho việc chuyển tiền phải thay đổi hệ thống của họ trước thời hạn đến năm 2027.

Đạo luật CLARITY, vốn bị trì hoãn lâu nay, hiện đang đứng trước ngưỡng cửa của một bước đột phá quyết định, khi các thượng nghị sĩ Hoa Kỳ đạt được một thỏa hiệp quan trọng có thể thúc đẩy dự luật tiền điện tử mang tính bước ngoặt này được đưa ra bỏ phiếu tại Thượng viện sớm nhất là vào tháng Năm.

Nobitex, nền tảng tiền điện tử hàng đầu của Iran, đã trở thành tâm điểm chú ý sau khi một cuộc điều tra của Reuters tiết lộ rằng nó được thành lập bởi các cá nhân có liên hệ với một trong những gia đình chính trị quyền lực nhất nước này - làm dấy lên những câu hỏi mới về sự giao thoa giữa cơ sở hạ tầng tiền điện tử và ảnh hưởng của nhà nước.