Spot gold stands at $4100, spot silver breaks through $60, and gold and silver stocks collectively rise

CNBC reported that the Democratic Party may not support the ethical protocol of the Bitcoin Clarity Act, which faces the risk of being shelved before the end of its congressional term. （The Bitcoin Historian）

Chinese listed company Zhibao Technology and Joyer Tech have signed a non binding term sheet for a PIPE financing of 3500 bitcoins.

The FATF report states that if there are identifiable individuals retaining control or influence in DeFi projects, regardless of whether the project claims to be decentralized, it should be considered a virtual asset service provider and subject to regulation. The report shows that the total locked value of DeFi reached $86.6 billion this year, an increase of about 85% compared to 2023. FATF requires countries to encourage DeFi projects to embed anti money laundering controls into smart contracts or interfaces, and for platforms that refuse to cooperate, jurisdictions may prohibit them from operating locally as a last resort.

[Main Password: Is the main force of multi platform BTC secretly building a bottom?] Intense tug-of-war unfolds at key levels, with repeated moves from major players hinting at hidden intentions...

According to The Kobeissi Letter, in the first quarter of 2026, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft collectively contributed approximately 34% of the year-on-year earnings per share growth for the S&P 500 index, while semiconductor companies contributed 31%. The contribution of semiconductor companies to the S&P 500 index's profit growth in the second quarter is expected to rise to 48%, while the contribution of Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft is expected to drop to 9%.