According to Odaily Planet Daily, Terry Wiesman, global foreign exchange and interest rate strategist at Macquarie Group, stated that the United States has gained a greater economic and, consequently, a greater political advantage in its confrontation with Iran by blocking the Strait of Hormuz, increasing its own oil production, and issuing the potential threat of a U.S. oil export ban. If the stalemate between the U.S. and Iran does not end in the coming days, it could still be resolved in the second or early third quarter. This relative "isolation" has given the U.S. a significant advantage in recent behind-the-scenes negotiations with Iran. (Jinshi)

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Bank of New York Mellon has partnered with Finstreet and the ADI Foundation to establish a regulated digital asset infrastructure in the Abu Dhabi Global Markets. The plan initially focuses on Bitcoin and Ethereum custody services, with future expansion to stablecoins and tokenized assets. Bank of New York Mellon currently manages $59 trillion in assets, making it the world's largest custodian bank. Its Executive Vice Chairman, Hani Kablawi, stated that the bank is leveraging its scale in capital markets to connect the traditional and digital financial ecosystems.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Swiss Foreign Ministry spokesperson Melanie Gögelmann stated, "Switzerland is ready to host negotiations aimed at resolving the US-Iran conflict." This comes after Geneva, a Swiss city, was listed as a potential location for negotiations following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the US. Melanie added, "Switzerland is always ready to provide its excellent services and is willing to support any diplomatic initiative aimed at promoting peace. We are in contact with all parties involved in the conflict." (Jin Shi)

Odaily Planet Daily reports that 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 stated that if different circuit courts disagree, the cases may ultimately be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Selig explained 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.

According to Huoxun Finance, monitoring data shows that the BSC blockchain's Meme coin, Freedom of Money, surged 25% in one hour, restoring its market capitalization to $12 million. Its 24-hour increase reached 40%, with a trading volume of approximately $2.2 million during the same period. Meme coin trading is highly volatile, largely reliant on market sentiment and hype, and lacks real value or use cases. Investors should be aware of the risks.