Bitcoin's open interest experienced a 5.13% decline over the past 24 hours, reflecting a cooling in leverage following an unsuccessful attempt to surpass the $82,000 mark. According to NS3.AI, Blockbeat reported that the seven-day cumulative funding rate stayed negative, although the negative margin has narrowed as bearish hedging has eased to some extent.

Binance Wallet announced on X the launch of a new trading campaign, inviting users to participate for a chance to win rewards. Participants are required to register on the campaign's landing page and engage in trading activities using Binance Wallet. To qualify, users must trade at least one token on either the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) or Solana (SOL) chains. Separate leaderboards are available for each chain, allowing users to compete in both categories. The campaign supports both private key and keyless wallets, providing flexibility for participants. Trading can be conducted through the web, app, or extension platforms. Users are advised to update their app to version 3.4.0 or above and clear their cache to ensure smooth participation. For those using the extension, version 1.11.0 or above is required for swapping activities. This initiative aims to engage the community by offering rewards to those who climb the leaderboard through active trading.

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley addressed the audience at the Consensus 2026 conference, noting significant financial trends. According to ChainCatcher, Horsley highlighted that despite market declines in the last quarter of the previous year and the first quarter of this year, inflows from U.S. wealth management channels reached their highest level in eight years. This indicates that financial advisors in these channels saw the first quarter as an optimal time to invest in these products, choosing to buy during the market downturn.

Goldman Sachs is experiencing a significant leadership change as its co-head in Singapore and a key engineering executive are reportedly leaving the firm. Bloomberg posted on X, citing sources familiar with the matter, that the departures mark a notable shift within the company's regional operations. The reasons behind the executives' decisions to leave have not been disclosed, and Goldman Sachs has yet to make an official statement regarding the changes. This development comes amid broader industry movements and could impact the firm's strategic direction in Asia.

The European Union and the United States were unable to finalize a long-delayed trade deal during recent overnight discussions. Bloomberg posted on X that despite ongoing negotiations, the talks did not result in an agreement. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that he may soon impose new tariffs, adding pressure to the discussions. The failure to reach a consensus highlights ongoing trade tensions between the two economic powers. The potential tariffs could impact various sectors, further complicating the trade relationship. The EU and the US have been in negotiations for some time, aiming to resolve trade disputes and enhance economic cooperation. However, the lack of progress in the latest talks suggests that significant challenges remain. Both parties are expected to continue discussions in an effort to avoid the imposition of tariffs and to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.

A high-leverage Bitcoin position on Hyperliquid is nearing liquidation, according to ChainCatcher. The position, opened yesterday evening with 35x leverage, has a liquidation threshold at $80,650, which is less than $200 away from the current price, representing a trigger distance of approximately 0.25%. If the price falls to this liquidation range, it is expected to result in an on-chain liquidation of about $8.8 million, alongside the concentrated release of sell orders of the same scale. The position is currently experiencing a floating loss of 50%. The address associated with this position is 0xc6cfc26b057f9f70a4cfdd896f075d86315d9d23.

The Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Michael Selig, addressed the Consensus 2026 conference in Miami, highlighting ongoing legal actions concerning prediction market regulation. According to Foresight News, the CFTC has filed lawsuits against regulatory bodies in approximately five to six states, including Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, and New York, over jurisdictional authority on prediction markets. Selig noted that if circuit courts deliver conflicting rulings, the cases might escalate to the Supreme Court. The CFTC has already secured a favorable ruling in the Third Circuit Court. Congress has explicitly granted the CFTC exclusive regulatory authority over commodity derivatives under the Commodity Exchange Act. Prediction market event contracts are considered financial derivatives traded on federally regulated exchanges, distinct from casino gambling, which lacks clearinghouses and secondary market exit options. Selig argued that state regulatory bodies are effectively attempting to override federal law with state-level regulations, and the CFTC intends to continue pursuing legal action against such infringements.

Michael Selig, Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), stated at Consensus 2026 that the CFTC has filed lawsuits against regulators in approximately five to six states, including Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, and New York, with the core dispute being the allocation of regulatory authority over prediction market events. He indicated that if different circuit courts disagree, the cases could ultimately be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Selig stated that the Commodity Exchange Act explicitly grants the CFTC exclusive regulatory authority over commodity derivatives, and prediction market event contracts are financial derivatives traded on federally regulated exchanges, fundamentally different from traditional entertainment venues. He believes that some state regulators are attempting to challenge the validity of federal law through local regulations, and the CFTC will continue to pursue legal action against such actions.

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen revealed on social media that his personal account on eBay was permanently banned just two days after he proposed a $56 billion acquisition of the company. According to ChainCatcher, the ban was attributed to certain activities on Cohen's account that were deemed a risk to the eBay community.

Dogecoin experienced a 4.4% drop to $0.1106, while Bitcoin decreased by 0.7% to $80,945 as investors shifted focus to equities amid hopes for a U.S.-Iran ceasefire. According to NS3.AI, this optimism led global stock benchmarks to reach record highs. Meanwhile, Brent crude remained below $102 per barrel, and gold prices increased for the third consecutive day, driven by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and easing inflation concerns.

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