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On May 30, according to CCTV Finance, during a conference hosted by investment firm Bernstein, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth stated that due to the situation in Iran, global crude oil inventories are continuously declining, and oil prices are likely to rise in the next two months. The Financial Times reported that Wirth's remarks reflect widespread concerns: even if the conflicting parties reach a ceasefire agreement, the negative impact of the conflict on energy prices will persist for months. Additionally, CNN reported on the 28th that due to the ongoing geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is declining at a rare pace not seen in recent years, and commercial crude oil inventories are also at low levels.

[US Oil Giant Predicts Higher Oil Prices This Summer]On May 30, according to CCTV Finance, during a conference hosted by investment firm Bernstein, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth stated that due to the situation in Iran, global crude oil inventories are continuously declining, and oil prices are likely to rise in the next two months. The Financial Times reported that Wirth's remarks reflect widespread concerns: even if the conflicting parties reach a ceasefire agreement, the negative impact of the conflict on energy prices will persist for months. Additionally, CNN reported on the 28th that due to the ongoing geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is declining at a rare pace not seen in recent years, and commercial crude oil inventories are also at low levels.

US Oil Giant Predicts Higher Oil Prices This Summer

According to market news, Greek politician and former Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis admitted that he once held 2000 bitcoins. Yanis Varoufakis stated that he later donated all of his bitcoins due to his disagreement with the ideology represented by Bitcoin.

[Former Greek Finance Minister Donated 2000 BTC Due to Ideological Differences]According to market news, Greek politician and former Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis admitted that he once held 2000 bitcoins. Yanis Varoufakis stated that he later donated all of his bitcoins due to his disagreement with the ideology represented by Bitcoin.

Former Greek Finance Minister Donated 2000 BTC Due to Ideological Differences

On May 30, xAI has been continuously updating its AI programming tool Grok Build with high frequency. As of version v0.2.11, multiple new features and performance optimizations have been launched, rapidly evolving the product from an early CLI tool to a complete Agentic Coding environment. Functionally, Grok Build has integrated X platform search and faster web search capabilities, and introduced commands such as /export, /login, /usage, and /config-agents, while supporting an interactive file reader and PowerPoint text extraction. Additionally, the platform has launched an Always-approve mode to simplify the permission authorization process. In terms of compatibility, Grok Build has added support for Windows ARM64 and macOS x86_64, and optimized the development experience across various environments including Warp, JetBrains, and traditional Windows terminals, while fixing copy-paste issues on Linux Wayland, WSL, and Windows platforms. Regarding agent capability upgrades, subagents can now share terminal backends, task schedulers, and monitoring systems across sessions, and new proactive reminder mechanisms and 'lazy detectors' have been added to improve model task execution efficiency. Furthermore, the system has optimized context compression and chat history memory management, and supports automatic background execution of long-running Bash commands. In terms of user experience, the new version has increased terminal video playback frame rate to 30FPS, added multi-image paste, drag-and-drop upload, and macOS temporary screenshot features, while optimizing model switching loading prompts, Markdown link rendering, and editor line number display details. For stability, xAI has increased the default retry budget to approximately 5 minutes, enhanced Unix system resource limits (ulimit), and improved the background tool's handling of timeouts and abnormal terminations, while also fixing multiple compatibility issues related to UTF-8 output, large displays, and Windows high contrast mode.

[xAI Accelerates Grok Build Iteration, Introduces X Search, File Parsing, and Multi-Agent Capabilities Towards a Mature AI Programming Platform]On May 30, xAI has been continuously updating its AI programming tool Grok Build with high frequency. As of version v0.2.11, multiple new features and performance optimizations have been launched, rapidly evolving the product from an early CLI tool to a complete Agentic Coding environment. Functionally, Grok Build has integrated X platform search and faster web search capabilities, and introduced commands such as /export, /login, /usage, and /config-agents, while supporting an interactive file reader and PowerPoint text extraction. Additionally, the platform has launched an Always-approve mode to simplify the permission authorization process. In terms of compatibility, Grok Build has added support for Windows ARM64 and macOS x86_64, and optimized the development experience across various environments including Warp, JetBrains, and traditional Windows terminals, while fixing copy-paste issues on Linux Wayland, WSL, and Windows platforms. Regarding agent capability upgrades, subagents can now share terminal backends, task schedulers, and monitoring systems across sessions, and new proactive reminder mechanisms and 'lazy detectors' have been added to improve model task execution efficiency. Furthermore, the system has optimized context compression and chat history memory management, and supports automatic background execution of long-running Bash commands. In terms of user experience, the new version has increased terminal video playback frame rate to 30FPS, added multi-image paste, drag-and-drop upload, and macOS temporary screenshot features, while optimizing model switching loading prompts, Markdown link rendering, and editor line number display details. For stability, xAI has increased the default retry budget to approximately 5 minutes, enhanced Unix system resource limits (ulimit), and improved the background tool's handling of timeouts and abnormal terminations, while also fixing multiple compatibility issues related to UTF-8 output, large displays, and Windows high contrast mode.

xAI Accelerates Grok Build Iteration, Introduces X Search, File Parsing, and Multi-Agent Capabilities Towards a Mature AI Programming Platform

On May 30, Musk stated that Grok Build is making rapid progress. Grok Build is an AI programming agent launched by Musk's xAI in May 2026, which focuses on 'delivering an entire project with a single sentence,' directly competing with Claude Code and OpenAI Codex.

[Musk: Rapid Progress on Grok Build]On May 30, Musk stated that Grok Build is making rapid progress. Grok Build is an AI programming agent launched by Musk's xAI in May 2026, which focuses on 'delivering an entire project with a single sentence,' directly competing with Claude Code and OpenAI Codex.

Musk: Rapid Progress on Grok Build

On May 30, Bloomberg reported, citing informed sources, that an Iranian ballistic missile struck a US military base in Kuwait, resulting in injuries to several American personnel and causing significant damage to two MQ-9 Reaper drones. Although the missile was intercepted by Kuwait's air defense system, falling debris still hit Ali Al-Salem Air Base.

[Bloomberg: Iranian Missile Strikes US Military Base in Kuwait, Injuring Several US Personnel]On May 30, Bloomberg reported, citing informed sources, that an Iranian ballistic missile struck a US military base in Kuwait, resulting in injuries to several American personnel and causing significant damage to two MQ-9 Reaper drones. Although the missile was intercepted by Kuwait's air defense system, falling debris still hit Ali Al-Salem Air Base.

Bloomberg: Iranian Missile Strikes US Military Base in Kuwait, Injuring Several US Personnel

On May 30, Andrew Gault, founding partner of the investment firm 7percent Ventures and CEO of the networking company ZeroTier, stated that the market is overly focused on the threat of quantum computing to Bitcoin wallet private keys, while neglecting a more urgent risk: the encrypted communication data that is currently being transmitted and continuously collected among financial institutions. Gault pointed out that attackers are employing a 'collect first, decrypt later' strategy, storing large amounts of encrypted data such as interbank communications, payment authentication records, and digital signatures, waiting for sufficiently powerful quantum computers to emerge in the future to crack them. He believes that the real danger lies not in statically stored data, but in the authentication and signature information that flows daily between exchanges, custodians, cross-chain bridges, and financial institutions. In March of this year, Google's Quantum AI team released a study stating that sufficiently powerful quantum computers could derive Bitcoin private keys from public keys in about 9 minutes, raising concerns about the security of approximately 6.9 million exposed public key BTC. However, Gault argues that the more pressing issue is the network communication data that has already been collected. Google's security team has shifted its focus to digital signatures and identity authentication systems, planning to complete the transition to post-quantum cryptography by 2029. Google stated that 'collect first, decrypt later' attacks have become a real threat. Additionally, a study by Citigroup in February estimated that if quantum computing were to break the encryption mechanisms of large U.S. banks accessing the Fedwire payment system, it could trigger an economic impact of $2 trillion to $3.3 trillion, equivalent to a 10% to 17% decline in U.S. real GDP. The report noted that while Ethereum has initiated a coordinated post-quantum migration plan, the Bitcoin network and major cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians have yet to publicly commit to similar upgrades for their signature infrastructure. Analysts believe that as quantum computing technology continues to advance, the cryptocurrency industry may face increasing pressure for a post-quantum security transformation in the future.

[Opinion: The Biggest Threat of Quantum Computing is Not to Bitcoin Private Keys, but to Financial Systems Facing 'Collect First, Decrypt Later' Risks]On May 30, Andrew Gault, founding partner of the investment firm 7percent Ventures and CEO of the networking company ZeroTier, stated that the market is overly focused on the threat of quantum computing to Bitcoin wallet private keys, while neglecting a more urgent risk: the encrypted communication data that is currently being transmitted and continuously collected among financial institutions. Gault pointed out that attackers are employing a 'collect first, decrypt later' strategy, storing large amounts of encrypted data such as interbank communications, payment authentication records, and digital signatures, waiting for sufficiently powerful quantum computers to emerge in the future to crack them. He believes that the real danger lies not in statically stored data, but in the authentication and signature information that flows daily between exchanges, custodians, cross-chain bridges, and financial institutions. In March of this year, Google's Quantum AI team released a study stating that sufficiently powerful quantum computers could derive Bitcoin private keys from public keys in about 9 minutes, raising concerns about the security of approximately 6.9 million exposed public key BTC. However, Gault argues that the more pressing issue is the network communication data that has already been collected. Google's security team has shifted its focus to digital signatures and identity authentication systems, planning to complete the transition to post-quantum cryptography by 2029. Google stated that 'collect first, decrypt later' attacks have become a real threat. Additionally, a study by Citigroup in February estimated that if quantum computing were to break the encryption mechanisms of large U.S. banks accessing the Fedwire payment system, it could trigger an economic impact of $2 trillion to $3.3 trillion, equivalent to a 10% to 17% decline in U.S. real GDP. The report noted that while Ethereum has initiated a coordinated post-quantum migration plan, the Bitcoin network and major cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians have yet to publicly commit to similar upgrades for their signature infrastructure. Analysts believe that as quantum computing technology continues to advance, the cryptocurrency industry may face increasing pressure for a post-quantum security transformation in the future.

Opinion: The Biggest Threat of Quantum Computing is Not to Bitcoin Private Keys, but to Financial Systems Facing 'Collect First, Decrypt Later' Risks

On May 30, ZDNet Korea reported that the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of South Korea has tentatively decided not to proceed with the provision in the amendment to the Specific Financial Information Act that requires suspicious transaction reports (STR) for transfers of virtual assets exceeding 10 million won (approximately 7,300 USD) to overseas or personal wallets. Previously, the Korea Digital Asset Exchange Association (DAXA) had indicated that this mandatory requirement could lead to excessive compliance burdens and delays in transactions. However, the FIU will still expand the applicability of the Travel Rule as planned, extending the existing threshold for transactions from over 1 million won to those below 1 million won (approximately 730 USD).

[Korea's FIU Plans to Amend Virtual Asset Transfer Regulation, STR Requirement May Be Dropped]On May 30, ZDNet Korea reported that the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of South Korea has tentatively decided not to proceed with the provision in the amendment to the Specific Financial Information Act that requires suspicious transaction reports (STR) for transfers of virtual assets exceeding 10 million won (approximately 7,300 USD) to overseas or personal wallets. Previously, the Korea Digital Asset Exchange Association (DAXA) had indicated that this mandatory requirement could lead to excessive compliance burdens and delays in transactions. However, the FIU will still expand the applicability of the Travel Rule as planned, extending the existing threshold for transactions from over 1 million won to those below 1 million won (approximately 730 USD).

Korea's FIU Plans to Amend Virtual Asset Transfer Regulation, STR Requirement May Be Dropped

On May 30, Bloomberg reported, citing informed sources, that an Iranian ballistic missile struck a US military base in Kuwait, resulting in several American personnel sustaining minor injuries and causing significant damage to two MQ-9 Reaper drones. Although the missile was intercepted by Kuwait's air defense system, falling debris still hit Ali Salim Air Base.

[Bloomberg: Iranian Missile Strikes US Military Base in Kuwait, Injuring Several Personnel and Damaging Two MQ-9 Drones]On May 30, Bloomberg reported, citing informed sources, that an Iranian ballistic missile struck a US military base in Kuwait, resulting in several American personnel sustaining minor injuries and causing significant damage to two MQ-9 Reaper drones. Although the missile was intercepted by Kuwait's air defense system, falling debris still hit Ali Salim Air Base.

Bloomberg: Iranian Missile Strikes US Military Base in Kuwait, Injuring Several Personnel and Damaging Two MQ-9 Drones

On May 30, the game surrounding the ceasefire memorandum between the US and Iran continued to escalate. On the 29th, US President Trump stated he would head to the White House Situation Room to make a 'final decision' regarding Iran. However, according to US media citing senior government officials, the approximately two-hour meeting ultimately failed to grant final approval for the relevant agreement. Trump reiterated that the US demands Iran permanently abandon nuclear weapons, that the Strait of Hormuz be fully open without tolls, and that Iran's enriched uranium be destroyed. In response, Iran quickly refuted these claims, stating that Trump's remarks were 'half true,' with some content not aligning with the agreement text. Meanwhile, the US Central Command warned that military operations would be conducted near the Strait of Hormuz and that maritime blockade measures against Iran would continue, forcing 115 commercial vessels to change their routes. Iran stated that communication with the US is ongoing, but no final consensus has been reached. The Iranian Foreign Ministry emphasized that the US should cease its recent 'illegal activities,' claiming that the maritime blockade violates the ceasefire agreement and hinders the freedom of international shipping. Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, a spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission stated that Iran has actual control over the strait, and vessels must obtain permission and comply with relevant arrangements to pass through. The Iranian Foreign Ministry also stressed that Iran and Oman, as coastal states, have a responsibility to maintain the security and order of shipping in the strait. Additionally, informed sources in Iran revealed that the agreement text is still in the domestic approval stage and no final decision has been made. Iran emphasized that the unfreezing of $12 billion of Iranian assets is one of the core elements of the agreement, and negotiations will not proceed to the next stage until the funds are unfrozen. Analysts point out that the current back-and-forth between the US and Iran is not a failure of communication, but rather a 'strategic ambiguity' game where both sides are attempting to seize the initiative in negotiations and moral high ground. The US aims to portray Iran as delaying negotiations, while Iran emphasizes its resilience against external pressure. This mutual pressure and probing is expected to continue until the final stages before a definitive agreement is reached.

[US-Iran Agreement in 'Strategic Ambiguity' Game: Trump Delays Final Decision, Iran Denies Consensus]On May 30, the game surrounding the ceasefire memorandum between the US and Iran continued to escalate. On the 29th, US President Trump stated he would head to the White House Situation Room to make a 'final decision' regarding Iran. However, according to US media citing senior government officials, the approximately two-hour meeting ultimately failed to grant final approval for the relevant agreement. Trump reiterated that the US demands Iran permanently abandon nuclear weapons, that the Strait of Hormuz be fully open without tolls, and that Iran's enriched uranium be destroyed. In response, Iran quickly refuted these claims, stating that Trump's remarks were 'half true,' with some content not aligning with the agreement text. Meanwhile, the US Central Command warned that military operations would be conducted near the Strait of Hormuz and that maritime blockade measures against Iran would continue, forcing 115 commercial vessels to change their routes. Iran stated that communication with the US is ongoing, but no final consensus has been reached. The Iranian Foreign Ministry emphasized that the US should cease its recent 'illegal activities,' claiming that the maritime blockade violates the ceasefire agreement and hinders the freedom of international shipping. Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, a spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission stated that Iran has actual control over the strait, and vessels must obtain permission and comply with relevant arrangements to pass through. The Iranian Foreign Ministry also stressed that Iran and Oman, as coastal states, have a responsibility to maintain the security and order of shipping in the strait. Additionally, informed sources in Iran revealed that the agreement text is still in the domestic approval stage and no final decision has been made. Iran emphasized that the unfreezing of $12 billion of Iranian assets is one of the core elements of the agreement, and negotiations will not proceed to the next stage until the funds are unfrozen. Analysts point out that the current back-and-forth between the US and Iran is not a failure of communication, but rather a 'strategic ambiguity' game where both sides are attempting to seize the initiative in negotiations and moral high ground. The US aims to portray Iran as delaying negotiations, while Iran emphasizes its resilience against external pressure. This mutual pressure and probing is expected to continue until the final stages before a definitive agreement is reached.

US-Iran Agreement in 'Strategic Ambiguity' Game: Trump Delays Final Decision, Iran Denies Consensus

According to Techcrunch, Voyager Innovations, the owner of Philippines’ payment and financial services app PayMaya and neobank Maya Bank, announced today it has raised $210 million, bringing its valuation to $1.4 billion.
The round was led by SIG Venture Capital, and included participation from EDBI and First Pacific Company, as well as returning shareholders PLDT, KKR, Tencent, International Finance Corporation and IFC Emerging Asia Fund and IFC Financial Institutions Growth Fund. 
The funds will be used to launch Maya Bank services, including savings and credit products, through PayMaya, which has over 47 million registered users and is one of the most popular financial apps in the Philippines, along with GCash and Coins.
Voyager also plans to add cryptocurrency, micro-investments and insurance products to PayMaya, which already includes a digital wallet, online remittances, bill payments, bank transfers, prepaid cards and an e-commerce feature called PayMaya Mall.

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【PayMaya owner Voyager Innovations raises $210M at a valuation of $1.4B】According to Techcrunch, Voyager Innovations, the owner of Philippines’ payment and financial services app PayMaya and neobank Maya Bank, announced today it has raised $210 million, bringing its valuation to $1.4 billion.
The round was led by SIG Venture Capital, and included participation from EDBI and First Pacific Company, as well as returning shareholders PLDT, KKR, Tencent, International Finance Corporation and IFC Emerging Asia Fund and IFC Financial Institutions Growth Fund. 
The funds will be used to launch Maya Bank services, including savings and credit products, through PayMaya, which has over 47 million registered users and is one of the most popular financial apps in the Philippines, along with GCash and Coins.
Voyager also plans to add cryptocurrency, micro-investments and insurance products to PayMaya, which already includes a digital wallet, online remittances, bill payments, bank transfers, prepaid cards and an e-commerce feature called PayMaya Mall.

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