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According to Jinshi, the seasonally adjusted Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the United States for April was 0.6%, in line with market expectations, and the previous value was 0.9%.

According to Gate market data, the three major U.S. stock index futures continue to decline, with Nasdaq futures down 1%, Dow futures down 0.08%, and S&P 500 index futures down 0.45%.

Wintermute released a weekly market summary stating that the U.S. stock market continued its strong performance, recording a sixth consecutive week of gains, with the Nasdaq index rising 4.5% and the S&P 500 index rising 2.3%, both reaching all-time highs, while small-cap stocks and tech giants strengthened simultaneously. Non-farm payroll data exceeded expectations, with the unemployment rate stable at 4.3%, showcasing a resilient labor market. Despite the turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz, the market viewed it as noise, and the war premium has significantly receded. Iran-U.S. negotiations have returned to square one, with Iran's demands for sovereignty, compensation, and sanctions relief being directly rejected by Trump. This week's CPI data will test the transmission of energy prices to inflation, and with Powell's term ending and Waller taking over, the Fed's June FOMC dot plot will be closely watched.In terms of crypto assets, Bitcoin broke through the $80,000 mark, reaching a peak of around $83,000, marking its first time above the 200-day moving average (for the first time in seven months), but this rise was clearly driven by leverage: open interest surged by $10 billion in one month, while spot trading volume hit a two-year low, indicating a typical short squeeze rather than a healthy breakout. Institutional funding remains supportive, with ETF net inflows of $623 million and trading platform reserves hitting a seven-year low, but short-term risks are high—RSI has entered the overbought zone, and if the squeeze ends without spot trading picking up, Bitcoin's price could quickly retreat.Altcoins have shifted towards personalized narratives, with tokenization and AI computing sectors performing prominently. Overall, in the crypto market, this round of rebound needs to be quickly validated as a true bull market starting point: currently driven mainly by the stock market and leverage resonance, if CPI rises or the Fed's leadership change brings uncertainty, whether Bitcoin can independently hold above $80,000 will become a key confirmation signal.

The Ethereum Foundation disclosed the results of a recent interoperability meeting held by core developers in the Svalbard archipelago of Norway and updated the key technical progress for the next phase upgrade, Glamsterdam. During the meeting, multiple client teams collaborated on network scalability and execution layer optimization, making progress in several directions. Developers confirmed that based on the comprehensive results of ePBS, BAL optimization, and the EIP-8037 repricing mechanism, a consensus has been reached on the "trusted path" following Glamsterdam.In terms of the execution layer, ePBS (external proposer separation architecture) has been stably running in the multi-client Glamsterdam-devnet, with the external block builder process completing end-to-end testing, covering almost all client implementations. Meanwhile, EIP-8037 has completed its final draft, establishing the fixed cost_per_state_byte model, and has produced complete repricing parameters in bal-devnet-6. The scalability direction Hegotá has also made progress. The FOCIL-related prototype has a runnable implementation, and the scope of account abstraction (AA) requirements has been defined, with the next phase entering the multi-client development network validation stage.Current development focus remains on the final implementation of Glamsterdam while advancing the Hegotá expansion design and subsequent Strawmap route evolution. The development network is online, and features like FOCIL are expected to continue deepening in the next phase of testing. At the organizational level, this interop meeting also marks the formal initiation of leadership structure adjustments within the Protocol Cluster. The new leaders include Will Corcoran, Kev Wedderburn, and Fredrik. Will Corcoran is responsible for zkVM proof and post-quantum consensus coordination, Kev Wedderburn leads zkEVM development, and Fredrik is in charge of protocol security and the Trillion Dollar Security project.Original Protocol Cluster leadership team members Barnabé Monnot and Tim Beiko will gradually step back from management roles, while Alex Stokes enters a leave period. The foundation stated that during its term, the Protocol has completed modular advancement and facilitated the launch of the Fusaka upgrade (December 2025), introduced PeerDAS, and enhanced mainnet gas capacity.

According to Gate market data, the S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq 100 Index futures continue to decline, currently down about 0.15%. Earlier reports indicated that Iran deployed submarines.

According to Jinshi, the unemployment rate in the United States for April was 4.3%, consistent with market expectations and the previous value, both at 4.3%.

Global leading cryptocurrency asset trading platform Gate announced that it will hold the "Gate x Inter XIII: Champion's Circle" offline event in Milan on May 21.This event coincides with Inter Milan Football Club securing the championship three rounds early in the 2025-26 Serie A season, successfully winning the club's 21st league trophy, while Gate also celebrates its thirteenth anniversary. As the official sleeve sponsor of Inter Milan, Gate witnesses the championship moment alongside the team, with its brand influence continuously rising in both the sports and Web3 industries.During this event, Gate will invite participants to the Inter Milan headquarters to closely view the trophy that symbolizes championship glory and experience the history and culture of a top-tier club. Legendary Inter Milan players will appear to share behind-the-scenes stories from the pitch and locker room, and there will be opportunities for photos and autograph interactions.At the same time, Gate's CMO will engage in a community development dialogue with Inter Milan executives, discussing topics such as global user growth, brand culture, and community operations. The event will also include a tasting session for the limited edition Gate x Inter Milan co-branded pizza. After the event, Gate will publicly release the co-branded pizza recipe to further extend community interaction and festive atmosphere.In addition, Gate's compliance progress in Europe is continuously advancing, with its Malta company Gate Technology Ltd having obtained European MiCA and PI licenses under the supervision of the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), further strengthening its global compliance layout. Leveraging top-tier sports IP and the popularity of international events, Gate will continue to expand the boundaries of connection with mainstream culture.

According to Jinshi reports, Mitsubishi UFJ Bank analyst Derek Halpern stated in a report that if the upcoming U.S. non-farm payroll data supports a rate cut by the Federal Reserve, the dollar may decline. If the employment data is weak, coupled with a further drop in oil prices due to a potential peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran in the coming days, it may trigger market expectations for a divergence in monetary policy between the Federal Reserve and other central banks.

Mantle token holders have approved a credit line of up to 30,000 ETH (approximately $68 million) to Aave DAO through the MIP-34 proposal. This move aims to help address the potential bad debt issues arising from the rsETH attack incident in April, which is estimated to have caused bad debts between $123.7 million and $230.1 million.The proposal was passed in a seven-day Snapshot vote, authorizing the Mantle Foundation to negotiate and execute the final loan agreement with Aave DAO. The final implementation of this credit line still depends on Aave executing its recovery plan and finalizing specific terms.A Galaxy Research report noted that the rsETH attack incident had put Aave's WETH market under continuous strain, with the utilization rate remaining above 99% for 12.7 consecutive days. As of May 8, the utilization rate of Aave Ethereum V3's WETH market has dropped to about 91.6%, indicating some relief in market pressure.

The Japan Crypto Asset Business Association (JCBA) officially released the "Best Practices for Crypto Asset Staking Operations" guidelines, covering various aspects such as operational requirements, emergency response, information disclosure, compliance management, external auditing, and tax accounting, aiming to enhance the security and transparency of domestic staking services.

According to Gate market data, the US stock market continues to decline, with the S&P 500 index down 0.51%, the Nasdaq down 0.29%, and the Dow Jones down 0.78%.

According to Jinshi reports, Cleveland Fed President Harmack stated that the wording in the Federal Reserve's policy statement suggesting that the next action will be a rate cut is inconsistent with her assessment of the economic outlook. She believes that the signals conveyed by the statement could mislead the market, as her baseline expectation is that interest rates will remain unchanged for a considerable period. Harmack also mentioned that the economic outlook and future policy path face higher uncertainty, and the duration of the Iran war will be a key factor.

According to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve's Harker stated that the baseline scenario is that interest rates will remain unchanged for an extended period.

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley stated at the Consensus 2026 conference: The market declined in the fourth quarter of last year, and the first quarter of this year also saw a drop. However, the inflow of funds from the U.S. wealth management channel reached the highest record for any quarter in the past eight years. In other words, for financial advisors in the wealth channel, the first quarter of this year was their best quarter for investing in these products. Therefore, when the market fell, they chose to buy the dip.

The globally leading cryptocurrency trading platform Gate announced that it will hold an offline event in Milan on May 21. This timing coincides with Inter Milan Football Club securing the championship three rounds early in the Serie A league for the 2025-26 season, successfully winning the 21st league trophy in the club's history.At the same time, Gate is also celebrating its thirteenth anniversary. As the official sleeve sponsor of Inter Milan, Gate has gained significant global exposure alongside the team's championship journey, with brand awareness continuously amplified by the excitement of the events, attracting widespread attention in both the sports and Web3 industries.As a traditional powerhouse in Italian football, Inter Milan's return to the top further solidifies its competitive position on the elite stage. Gate, the official sleeve sponsor of Inter Milan, will invite clients, KOLs, and institutions to participate in this event, engaging in multidimensional communication and interaction around the event's milestones and brand culture.Leveraging the traffic and emotional resonance brought by sports events, Gate accelerates the expansion of its connection with mainstream culture, injecting new momentum into its brand internationalization process.

According to Gate market data, the US dollar index DXY has fallen below the 98 mark, with an intraday decline of 0.5%.

10x Research stated that although Bitcoin trading volume remains low and funding rates are negative, some early traders have already positioned themselves and achieved about a 10% return. They believe that many traders are still waiting for macro catalysts or think that the bear market has not yet ended, but this misunderstands how the Bitcoin market operates. "The end of a bear market is often not triggered by a single piece of news, but rather by improvements in indicators, changes in risk-reward, and the fact that most participants have not yet entered."10x Research indicated that they turned bullish a month ago. Although market sentiment has improved somewhat, position follow-up is still insufficient. They also remind that there are still risks in the current market, and reasonable hedging and position management remain important.