[Boston Fed: High Costs Intensify Household Economic Pressure] The Boston Fed report states that despite economic stabilization, households in many regions are facing greater pressure due to rising living costs and slower income growth, reflected in increased demand for food relief and difficulties in paying bills. Some households have already started using savings to maintain basic living standards. (Cointelegraph)

[Bitfarms Plans to Issue $300 Million Convertible Bonds] Bitcoin mining company Bitfarms announced plans to issue $300 million in unsecured convertible bonds, maturing in 2031, with interest payable semi-annually starting from July 2026. The bonds can be converted into cash or common stock, and the funds raised will be used for corporate operations and hedging against dilution risks from conversion. Recently, Bitfarms appointed energy advisor Jonathan Mir as Chief Financial Officer and plans to relocate to the United States. Convertible bonds are becoming a low-cost financing trend for mining companies, with Cipher Mining and TeraWulf also adopting similar fundraising methods.

[U.S. Department of Justice Seizes $15 Billion in Bitcoin Linked to Cambodian Scam Case] The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted Chen Zhi, founder of the 'Prince Group,' accusing him of orchestrating a transnational cryptocurrency scam involving forced labor in a 'pig-butchering' fraud scheme. The Department of Justice has confiscated 127,271 bitcoins, valued at approximately $15 billion, marking the largest seizure in the department's history. Chen Zhi faces charges of wire fraud and money laundering, with a maximum sentence of up to 40 years in prison.

[US SEC Chair Supports Crypto and Tokenization Innovation Regulation] Paul Atkins, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stated that cryptocurrency and tokenization are key focus areas for the SEC, and plans to promote the development of on-chain products and services through 'innovation exemptions.' He emphasized the establishment of a regulatory framework to attract businesses back to the U.S., while supporting distributed ledger technology and cross-agency regulatory coordination. Currently, due to the government shutdown, the SEC has only a limited number of staff handling urgent matters.

[Federal Reserve: Beige Book Shows Economic Stability but Increasing Household Pressure] The Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book indicates that the U.S. economy remains generally stable, but signs of increased financial pressure on households have emerged, with economic performance becoming increasingly uneven. (Cointelegraph)