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On May 12, European stocks opened lower, with the German DAX30 index falling by 1.3%, the French CAC40 index down by 1.1%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 index decreasing by 1.25%. (Jin Shi)

[European Stocks Open Lower, German DAX30 Index Drops 1.3%]On May 12, European stocks opened lower, with the German DAX30 index falling by 1.3%, the French CAC40 index down by 1.1%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 index decreasing by 1.25%. (Jin Shi)

European Stocks Open Lower, German DAX30 Index Drops 1.3%

On May 12, BIT Official released a daily chart analysis stating that Circle's stock price surged 16% overnight and is currently approaching the March 2026 high. This week may become a key juncture for the advancement of the CLARITY Act. The market generally believes that Circle is the most direct beneficiary, and this rise reflects the market's anticipation that regulatory uncertainties may ease. Notably, the overall market capitalization of USDC has maintained steady growth recently. Circle's recent surge more reflects the market's early pricing of potential favorable policies and regulations rather than a significant improvement in short-term fundamentals. If digital asset regulatory rules become clearer, it could not only support Bitcoin but also encourage more institutional participation in the market.

[BIT Official: Crypto Regulation Reaches Critical Juncture, Circle's Benefits Strengthen]On May 12, BIT Official released a daily chart analysis stating that Circle's stock price surged 16% overnight and is currently approaching the March 2026 high. This week may become a key juncture for the advancement of the CLARITY Act. The market generally believes that Circle is the most direct beneficiary, and this rise reflects the market's anticipation that regulatory uncertainties may ease. Notably, the overall market capitalization of USDC has maintained steady growth recently. Circle's recent surge more reflects the market's early pricing of potential favorable policies and regulations rather than a significant improvement in short-term fundamentals. If digital asset regulatory rules become clearer, it could not only support Bitcoin but also encourage more institutional participation in the market.

BIT Official: Crypto Regulation Reaches Critical Juncture, Circle's Benefits Strengthen

On May 12, Ibrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, stated that if Iran is attacked again, its response could involve raising uranium enrichment levels to 90%. Rezaei indicated that this issue would be reviewed in the Iranian Parliament. Currently, the uranium enrichment issue has become a key obstacle in U.S.-Iran negotiations, with Iran reiterating that its rights to uranium enrichment are 'non-negotiable.' The U.S. has previously demanded that Iran export its highly enriched uranium or suspend its uranium enrichment activities for 20 years. According to monitoring by PolyBeats, on the prediction market Polymarket, the probability of 'when Iran will agree to stop uranium enrichment' is 7% by the end of May, 28% by the end of June, and 54% by the end of the year.

[Iranian Officials Threaten to Increase Uranium Enrichment to 90%, Uranium Enrichment Rights Become Key Dispute in Talks]On May 12, Ibrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, stated that if Iran is attacked again, its response could involve raising uranium enrichment levels to 90%. Rezaei indicated that this issue would be reviewed in the Iranian Parliament. Currently, the uranium enrichment issue has become a key obstacle in U.S.-Iran negotiations, with Iran reiterating that its rights to uranium enrichment are 'non-negotiable.' The U.S. has previously demanded that Iran export its highly enriched uranium or suspend its uranium enrichment activities for 20 years. According to monitoring by PolyBeats, on the prediction market Polymarket, the probability of 'when Iran will agree to stop uranium enrichment' is 7% by the end of May, 28% by the end of June, and 54% by the end of the year.

Iranian Officials Threaten to Increase Uranium Enrichment to 90%, Uranium Enrichment Rights Become Key Dispute in Talks

On May 12, according to official news, Huobi HTX will launch the "Pizza Festival × Huobi HTX Points Competition III" from May 14 at 18:00 to May 24 at 18:00 (UTC+8). During the event, users can earn "Pizza" points by participating in spot and contract trading tasks, which can be exchanged for fine wines worth a total of 7,000 USDT. Prizes include the 50-Year Rare Edition of Feitian Moutai (valued at 3,000 USDT), Louis XIII, Yamazaki 18 Year, Macallan 18 Year, and more.

[Huobi HTX to Launch Pizza Festival Points Competition III with $7,000 in Fine Wine Rewards]On May 12, according to official news, Huobi HTX will launch the "Pizza Festival × Huobi HTX Points Competition III" from May 14 at 18:00 to May 24 at 18:00 (UTC+8). During the event, users can earn "Pizza" points by participating in spot and contract trading tasks, which can be exchanged for fine wines worth a total of 7,000 USDT. Prizes include the 50-Year Rare Edition of Feitian Moutai (valued at 3,000 USDT), Louis XIII, Yamazaki 18 Year, Macallan 18 Year, and more.

Huobi HTX to Launch Pizza Festival Points Competition III with $7,000 in Fine Wine Rewards

On May 12, U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his desire to visit the Fort Knox gold vault in Kentucky to confirm whether there is still gold stored there. Trump had previously expressed skepticism, stating that 'some people' might have stolen the gold. Currently, neither the White House nor Fort Knox has responded to Trump's remarks, and it is unclear if a visit has been arranged. The Fort Knox vault, established in 1936, holds approximately 147 million ounces of gold, which accounts for 56% of the U.S. official gold reserves.

The Federal Reserve Board had previously released a research brief titled 'Official Reserve Revaluations: The International Experience' in August 2025, exploring how governments can generate disposable cash by revaluing the accounting value of gold at 'market prices' without actually selling it. The report explicitly compared the recorded value of the 261.5 million ounces of gold held by the U.S. Treasury, which is based on the statutory price of $42.22 per ounce set in 1973 (totaling about $11 billion). If revalued at the current gold price (approximately $4,700 per ounce), the total reserve of 261.5 million ounces would yield over $1.2 trillion in accounting gains, seen as the 'ultimate weapon' for restoring dollar credibility amid the debt crisis.

Several macro-strategic analysts in the U.S. have long advocated this viewpoint, believing that revaluing gold is a last resort for the U.S. to instantly reduce its debt ratio and inject liquidity into the system in the face of unsustainable debt pressures. In 2025, U.S. Treasury Secretary Becerra publicly mentioned the need to 'mobilize the asset side of the U.S. balance sheet,' although he later expressed caution regarding an immediate revaluation of gold. However, this was interpreted by the market as a signal of a policy shift. (Dongxin News Agency)

[Trump Revives Call to Inspect Fort Knox, Reassessing Gold as 'Ultimate Weapon' for Dollar Credibility Amid Debt Crisis]On May 12, U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his desire to visit the Fort Knox gold vault in Kentucky to confirm whether there is still gold stored there. Trump had previously expressed skepticism, stating that 'some people' might have stolen the gold. Currently, neither the White House nor Fort Knox has responded to Trump's remarks, and it is unclear if a visit has been arranged. The Fort Knox vault, established in 1936, holds approximately 147 million ounces of gold, which accounts for 56% of the U.S. official gold reserves.

The Federal Reserve Board had previously released a research brief titled 'Official Reserve Revaluations: The International Experience' in August 2025, exploring how governments can generate disposable cash by revaluing the accounting value of gold at 'market prices' without actually selling it. The report explicitly compared the recorded value of the 261.5 million ounces of gold held by the U.S. Treasury, which is based on the statutory price of $42.22 per ounce set in 1973 (totaling about $11 billion). If revalued at the current gold price (approximately $4,700 per ounce), the total reserve of 261.5 million ounces would yield over $1.2 trillion in accounting gains, seen as the 'ultimate weapon' for restoring dollar credibility amid the debt crisis.

Several macro-strategic analysts in the U.S. have long advocated this viewpoint, believing that revaluing gold is a last resort for the U.S. to instantly reduce its debt ratio and inject liquidity into the system in the face of unsustainable debt pressures. In 2025, U.S. Treasury Secretary Becerra publicly mentioned the need to 'mobilize the asset side of the U.S. balance sheet,' although he later expressed caution regarding an immediate revaluation of gold. However, this was interpreted by the market as a signal of a policy shift. (Dongxin News Agency)

Trump Revives Call to Inspect Fort Knox, Reassessing Gold as 'Ultimate Weapon' for Dollar Credibility Amid Debt Crisis

On May 12, Rezaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee, stated that if the United States launches new attacks, Tehran may enrich uranium to 90%. The parliament will discuss this option.

[Iran: Tehran May Enrich Uranium to 90% if the U.S. Launches New Attacks]On May 12, Rezaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee, stated that if the United States launches new attacks, Tehran may enrich uranium to 90%. The parliament will discuss this option.

Iran: Tehran May Enrich Uranium to 90% if the U.S. Launches New Attacks

On May 12, the South Korean stock market opened high but closed lower, with the KOSPI index dropping 2.28% to 7644.03 points on Tuesday. The KOSPI index briefly approached 8000 points during the session before falling sharply. Major stocks such as SK Hynix fell by 2.4%, and Samsung Electronics dropped by 2.3%. In news, the Financial Supervisory Service of South Korea recently expressed concerns over signs of overheating in the stock market and the expansion of margin trading balances, emphasizing the need to be cautious about excessive leveraged investments. Additionally, the head of the policy office at the South Korean presidential office suggested that the government should consider using tax revenues from excess profits generated by AI to provide 'dividends' to all citizens.

[KOSPI Index Opens High but Closes Down 2.28%]On May 12, the South Korean stock market opened high but closed lower, with the KOSPI index dropping 2.28% to 7644.03 points on Tuesday. The KOSPI index briefly approached 8000 points during the session before falling sharply. Major stocks such as SK Hynix fell by 2.4%, and Samsung Electronics dropped by 2.3%. In news, the Financial Supervisory Service of South Korea recently expressed concerns over signs of overheating in the stock market and the expansion of margin trading balances, emphasizing the need to be cautious about excessive leveraged investments. Additionally, the head of the policy office at the South Korean presidential office suggested that the government should consider using tax revenues from excess profits generated by AI to provide 'dividends' to all citizens.

KOSPI Index Opens High but Closes Down 2.28%

On May 12, current pricing in the money market indicates that the European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates three times this year. (Jin Shi)

[Current Pricing in the Money Market Indicates ECB Expected to Raise Rates Three Times This Year]On May 12, current pricing in the money market indicates that the European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates three times this year. (Jin Shi)

Current Pricing in the Money Market Indicates ECB Expected to Raise Rates Three Times This Year

On May 12, gold prices fell on Tuesday as the market weighed developments in the Middle East and interest rate expectations ahead of key US inflation data. Spot gold dropped below $4,700 per ounce, down 0.74% for the day. Hopes for a peace agreement between the US and Iran have gradually faded as Iran rejected a US proposal to end the conflict and insisted on a list of demands described as 'garbage' by President Trump. Ilya Spivak, Head of Global Macro Research at Tastylive, stated, 'We have seen many central bank policy expectations shift to a more hawkish stance, which for the Federal Reserve means that the possibility of any rate cuts this year has disappeared.' He added, 'We are closely monitoring the potential impact of the US CPI data and whether there is stronger inflation momentum than expected.' Rising crude oil prices could push inflation higher, thereby increasing the likelihood of interest rate hikes.

[Gold Prices Decline as Market Assesses Middle East Situation and Awaits US Inflation Data]On May 12, gold prices fell on Tuesday as the market weighed developments in the Middle East and interest rate expectations ahead of key US inflation data. Spot gold dropped below $4,700 per ounce, down 0.74% for the day. Hopes for a peace agreement between the US and Iran have gradually faded as Iran rejected a US proposal to end the conflict and insisted on a list of demands described as 'garbage' by President Trump. Ilya Spivak, Head of Global Macro Research at Tastylive, stated, 'We have seen many central bank policy expectations shift to a more hawkish stance, which for the Federal Reserve means that the possibility of any rate cuts this year has disappeared.' He added, 'We are closely monitoring the potential impact of the US CPI data and whether there is stronger inflation momentum than expected.' Rising crude oil prices could push inflation higher, thereby increasing the likelihood of interest rate hikes.

Gold Prices Decline as Market Assesses Middle East Situation and Awaits US Inflation Data

A report from Web3 development platform Alchemy shows that the number of smart contracts deployed on Ether has increased by more than 40% since the end of the first quarter, despite the price of Ether falling by around 60% since the beginning of 2022. While DeFi Total Value Lock-in (TVL) has fallen by 69% and NFT transactions are down 88% from Q3 last year, the number of installed Ether libraries in 2022 has increased by 178%. Jason Shah, head of growth at Alchemy, said the biggest takeaway from the data is that price is no longer the only incentive to enter the space. Instead, developers are flocking to Web3 to gain access to technical capabilities. I think the best performance is that the use of software development kits (SDKs) and smart contracts has more than doubled in the last year. The data also shows that 17,736 smart contracts were deployed in September, a record monthly high, which Shah attributes to the ethereum merger and increased enthusiasm for building decentralised applications on the new proof-of-stake chain.

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【Report: Number of smart contracts deployed on Ether has increased by more than 40% since the end of Q1】A report from Web3 development platform Alchemy shows that the number of smart contracts deployed on Ether has increased by more than 40% since the end of the first quarter, despite the price of Ether falling by around 60% since the beginning of 2022. While DeFi Total Value Lock-in (TVL) has fallen by 69% and NFT transactions are down 88% from Q3 last year, the number of installed Ether libraries in 2022 has increased by 178%. Jason Shah, head of growth at Alchemy, said the biggest takeaway from the data is that price is no longer the only incentive to enter the space. Instead, developers are flocking to Web3 to gain access to technical capabilities. I think the best performance is that the use of software development kits (SDKs) and smart contracts has more than doubled in the last year. The data also shows that 17,736 smart contracts were deployed in September, a record monthly high, which Shah attributes to the ethereum merger and increased enthusiasm for building decentralised applications on the new proof-of-stake chain.

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