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Recently, the metal market has experienced a pullback after an earlier rise, with both gold and silver prices under pressure. According to market data from the Gate platform, silver (XAG) reached a high of $75.16 in 24 hours and is currently reported at $72.52; gold (XAU) reached a high of $4517.28 in 24 hours and is currently reported at $4440.99. According to CoinGlass data, the trading volume of Gate XAG contracts in 24 hours reached $109 million, with a contract open interest of $64.6058 million, both ranking among the top two in the industry; the open interest of Gate XAU contracts reached $116 million, also ranking among the top two in the industry.

According to CriptoNoticias, Spanish citizen David Merino was arrested in Dubai for allegedly leading the cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme FX Winning. This scheme is the largest cryptocurrency-related Ponzi scheme in the history of Spanish investigations, involving over 460 million euros and affecting approximately 15,000 investors. Merino operated the scheme from behind the scenes after officially leaving the company in 2021, attracting funds by promising high returns on forex and cryptocurrency investments. Its operating model involved using funds from new investors to pay early investors, and the scheme operated in about 30 countries.Spain typically has 15 to 40 days to submit extradition documents to the UAE. Additionally, FX Winning is also under investigation in the United States and Mexico, with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration believing the scheme involves 100 billion dollars. Merino released a video in March 2026 denying that he retained others' funds and placing the blame on other members of his team. The Spanish National Securities Market Commission has warned since 2021 that FX Winning is unauthorized to provide investment services.

Recently, the semiconductor and memory chip sectors of the US stock market have continued to strengthen, with significant increases in trading activity for related assets. According to Gate market data, Micron Technology (MU) reached a 24-hour high of $951.26, currently reported at $936.77, with a 24-hour increase of 2.76%; SanDisk (SNDK) reached a 24-hour high of $1693.83, currently reported at $1654.41, with a 24-hour increase of 5.94%.According to CoinGlass data, the 24-hour contract trading volume for MU (Micron Technology) on the Gate platform reached $15.1529 million, while SNDK (SanDisk) reached $11.2302 million, both ranking among the top in the industry, with related trading activity continuing to rise.As global demand for traditional asset allocations like US stocks continues to grow, Gate is continuously bridging cryptocurrency and traditional financial trading scenarios through a unified account system. Users can conveniently participate in trading global mainstream assets such as stocks, metals, foreign exchange, indices, and commodities through a single USDT account, further enhancing cross-market trading efficiency and capital utilization flexibility.Gate has launched over 130 US stock-related perpetual contract targets, as well as over 430 CFD contract targets, and is continuously expanding its diverse product lines including spot tokens, perpetual contracts, and on-chain assets, supporting 24/7 trading to provide users with a more flexible and efficient one-stop global asset trading experience.

According to GMGN data, the top 5 tokens with net inflow in the past 24 hours are as follows:KINS (Tqj8....ump): Net inflow of $20,000, 24-hour change -24.1%, currently priced at $0.0021.ALIENS (C9UM....ump): Net inflow of $4,000, 24-hour change 13442.7%, currently priced at $0.0004.wBULL (gAhv....ump): Net inflow of $2,000, 24-hour change -30.5%, currently priced at $0.0002.Peigengoo (roqP....ump): Net inflow of $673, 24-hour change 54.4%, currently priced at $0.0001.DREAM (26Fr....ump): Net inflow of $661, 24-hour change -86.2%, currently priced at $0.0001.

According to GMGN data, the top 5 tokens with net inflow of KOL in the past 24 hours are as follows:My Sword and Shield (6iA7....ump): Net inflow of $3,000, with a 24-hour increase of -29.9%, currently priced at $0.0009.42069K (Be78....ump): Net inflow of $2,000, with a 24-hour increase of 25%, currently priced at $0.0002.FISH2 (7swL....ump): Net inflow of $1,000, with a 24-hour increase of 1855%, currently priced at $0.0002.BFM (EvDk....ump): Net inflow of $430, with a 24-hour increase of 331.9%, currently priced at $0.0001.ZePIN (61ua....ash): Net inflow of $355, with a 24-hour increase of 780.5%, currently priced at $0.0001.

According to the 13F filing submitted by the Australian financial services company Macquarie Group Ltd in mid-May, comparing the two periods ending December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2026, its IBIT holdings decreased from 5.126 million shares to 4.139 million shares, a reduction of about 19.3%, corresponding to an asset value decrease from approximately $255 million to $159 million; the ETHA holdings also decreased from 3.634 million shares to 3.289 million shares, a reduction of about 9.5%, corresponding to an asset value decrease from approximately $81.5 million to $52.1 million.At the same time, in the crypto stock sector, Macquarie Group reduced its position in Coinbase by 19%, but increased its position in Circle by 188% (valued at $2.326 million at the end of the first quarter) and added a position in BitMine (valued at $4.153 million at the end of the first quarter). In contrast, it did not show aggressive increases in the AI sector either, but rather maintained a cautious overall stance, with positions in Nvidia, Palantir, AMD, and others significantly decreasing, while only a few semiconductor stocks like Micron Technology saw slight increases.

The UK Parliament's Standards Commissioner is investigating UK MP and leader of the Reform Party, Nigel Farage, due to allegations of failing to declare a £5 million (approximately $6.7 million) personal donation from Tether investor Christopher Harborne. Christopher Harborne holds a 12% stake in Tether. Nigel Farage stated that the donation was received in 2024 before he announced his candidacy, intended for personal security, and therefore he had no obligation to declare it. According to the House of Commons Code of Conduct, new MPs must register any benefits received in the previous 12 months after being elected. If found in violation, Nigel Farage could face penalties such as an apology, suspension, or expulsion from Parliament.

According to CoinDesk, the UK's parliamentary standards watchdog is conducting a formal investigation into Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage for failing to declare a £5 million donation from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne. Harborne holds a 12% stake in stablecoin issuer Tether. Farage argues that the donation was used to pay for personal security costs and falls within the exemption for disclosure.If found in violation of the code of conduct, Farage could face suspension. A YouGov poll shows Reform UK leading with a 28% support rate, and Farage is expected to become the next Prime Minister. The UK government suspended political crypto donations in March, and this ban will be written into the Representation of the People Act.

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis stated that after nearly a year of bipartisan cooperation, the U.S. Digital Asset Market Structure Act (CLARITY Act) is set to enter the committee review stage this week, bringing the U.S. closer to "consolidating its global leadership in financial innovation." Lummis said, "Wyoming has been a pioneer in exploration, and now Washington is following suit."Previously, Republican members of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee announced that Committee Chairman Tim Scott, Lummis, and Thom Tillis have jointly released the text of the market structure bill. According to the statement, the bill aims to establish a clear regulatory framework for the digital asset industry, protect investors, combat illegal financial activities, and encourage innovation to remain in the U.S.

According to GMGN data, the top 5 tokens with net inflow in the past 24 hours are as follows:HANTA (2tXp....s9y): Net inflow of $50,000, with a 24-hour increase of 398.9%, currently priced at $0.0073.COMPUTA (FWRK....ump): Net inflow of $962, with a 24-hour increase of 6.3%, currently priced at $0.0002.CHONKERS (GvFd....1Di): Net inflow of $547, with a 24-hour increase of 85.4%, currently priced at $0.0001.GREG (77Y5....ump): Net inflow of $294, with a 24-hour increase of 266.1%, currently priced at $0.0001.Grok (Bwtt....ump): Net inflow of $284, with a 24-hour increase of 78.7%, currently priced at $0.0001.

According to a Reuters investigation, Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, was founded by members of the Kharrazi family, who have close ties to Iran's supreme leadership. The investigation revealed that the exchange was created by brothers Ali and Mohammad Kharrazi, who previously used the surname "Aghamir" to conceal their connection to the Kharrazi family, which has long been closely linked to the core of Iranian politics, including historical ties to Ali Khamenei and his successors.The report noted that Nobitex currently serves over 11 million users, dominates the Iranian crypto market, and continues to operate during conflicts between Iran and the United States and Israel, processing transactions even amid nationwide internet outages. Analysts stated that its trading volume during wartime exceeded $100 million, with significant amounts of funds flowing overseas.Additionally, several on-chain analysis firms pointed out that the platform had processed transactions related to sanctioned entities, with estimated volumes ranging from $22 million to $366 million. Other data indicated that wallets associated with the Central Bank of Iran transferred hundreds of millions of dollars in crypto assets to Nobitex in 2025, believed to be used to evade financial sanctions. Nobitex, however, denied any connection to the government and stated that illegal transactions account for only a small portion of its overall business.

The leader of the Reform Party, Farage, has been accused by the opposition of having a conflict of interest. In 2024, he received a personal donation of £5 million from cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne, after which the Reform Party proposed a regulatory draft for the cryptocurrency industry, aiming to reduce the stamp duty on cryptocurrency transactions from 24% to 10%, and proposed the establishment of a national Bitcoin reserve and a reduction in capital gains tax on crypto assets.Farage has admitted to receiving the aforementioned donation, and the Reform Party stated that policy-making is unrelated to donors. Additionally, Harborne donated £12 million to the party last year, and cryptocurrency businessman Ben Delo also donated £4 million this year. Farage is currently facing allegations of violating House of Commons rules, which could result in the suspension of his parliamentary status and trigger a by-election in severe cases.

The leader of the Reform Party, Farage, has been accused by the opposition of having a conflict of interest. In 2024, he received a personal donation of £5 million from cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne, after which the Reform Party proposed a regulatory draft for the cryptocurrency industry in 2025, aiming to reduce the stamp duty on cryptocurrency transactions from 24% to 10%, and proposed the establishment of a national Bitcoin reserve and a reduction in capital gains tax on crypto assets.Farage has admitted to receiving the aforementioned donation, and the Reform Party stated that policy-making is unrelated to donors. Additionally, Harborne donated £12 million to the party last year, and cryptocurrency businessman Ben Delo also donated £4 million this year. Farage is currently facing allegations of violating House of Commons rules, which could result in his suspension from parliamentary duties and trigger a by-election in severe cases.

According to GMGN data, the top 5 tokens with net inflow of KOL in the past 24 hours are as follows:RJGN (hpvo....ump): Net inflow of $7,000, increased by 251% in the past 24 hours, currently priced at $0.0003.Goblin (3KHM....ump): Net inflow of $4,000, increased by 64.1% in the past 24 hours, currently priced at $0.0038.SIMULATOR (EQvW....ump): Net inflow of $1,000, increased by 96.9% in the past 24 hours, currently priced at $0.0001.POOCOIN (HsN9....AGS): Net inflow of $828, increased by 5.4% in the past 24 hours, currently priced at $0.0001.XPRIZE (2MjD....ump): Net inflow of $824, increased by 582.4% in the past 24 hours, currently priced at $0.0001.