Berkshire Hathaway Announces Q1 2026 Financial Report: On May 2, Berkshire Hathaway A (BRK.A.N) reported first-quarter revenue

$93.68B, exceeding market expectations; net profit of $10.11B, a significant year-over-year increase, slightly below market expectations. Its cash reserves hit a new all-time high, and the pace of equity security reductions has accelerated.

TON Mainnet Validation Staking Thresholds to Increase: TON mainnet validation rules are tightening due to new capital inflows. The current minimum and maximum staking thresholds are 824k and 2.42M TON respectively, expected to rise to 1 million and 3 million soon. Validators unable to meet the requirements can choose staking services or adjust their validation mode.

Brazil Central Bank Bans Cryptocurrency for Cross-Border Payments: On May 3, the Central Bank of Brazil announced that starting October 1, fintech companies and payment providers are prohibited from using stablecoins and cryptocurrencies for cross-border settlements. Individuals can still buy and hold crypto assets normally.

U.S. Lawmakers Reach Agreement on Stablecoin Yield Terms: On May 3, U.S. lawmakers reached a consensus on the yield provisions for stablecoins. The clause had previously caused the Clarity Act to be shelved for months. The agreement may clear the way for Senate review, with the clause prohibiting crypto companies from paying interest equivalent to bank deposits, while allowing rewards for compliant activities.

Surge in ETH Awaiting Unstaking: Data from May 3 shows that over the past two weeks, the amount of ETH waiting to be unstaked has skyrocketed by 72,000%, reflecting a significant increase in market demand for ETH liquidity.

Trader Achieves 183x Return Using 3 ETH: According to monitoring, a trader used 3 ETH (about $3,378) to buy 4.28 billion ASTEROID tokens within 15 days. After selling all, they received 550 ETH (about $1.27 million), achieving approximately 183 times return.

U.S.-Iran Tensions Escalate: Iran submitted a 14-point proposal to the U.S. through Pakistan, demanding resolution of all issues within 30 days, including U.S. military withdrawal, asset unfreezing, and sanctions removal. Trump responded that the proposal is unacceptable and did not rule out resuming airstrikes on Iran.

U.S. TGA Account Reaches Nearly 5-Year High: On May 3, the U.S. Treasury's General Account (TGA) balance rose to about $1 trillion, the highest since April 2021, mainly driven by inflows during the spring tax season. Short-term government bond issuance may increase again subsequently.

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