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Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich stated that the company has postponed its plans to list Mars and Mercury preferred shares due to the immaturity of the Japanese preferred stock market and restrictions from exchange rules. He mentioned that Japanese exchanges require preferred stock dividends to be supported by sustainable, recurring cash flows, while Metaplanet still needs to prove that its Bitcoin revenue business can generate stable returns in different market environments.Additionally, the company plans to distribute dividends monthly, but the Japanese market typically has annual or semi-annual dividends, and the relevant infrastructure still needs to be improved. Metaplanet currently holds 40,177 BTC, and its stock price has fallen 25% year-to-date.

Japan's Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet announced its Q1 performance for the fiscal year 2026: revenue was 30.8 billion yen, a year-on-year increase of 251.1%; operating profit was 22.67 billion yen, a year-on-year increase of 282.5%; recurring loss was 114.928 billion yen, mainly affected by accounting impairments due to the decline in Bitcoin prices. As of March 31, 2026, Metaplanet held 40,177 BTC, with a fully diluted per-share BTC holding increasing by 2.8% compared to the end of 2025.The company stated that as of May 12, 2026, its BTC holdings had a market value of approximately 514 billion yen, accounting for about 87% of the total BTC holdings of listed companies in Japan. In addition, Metaplanet maintained its full-year performance guidance for the fiscal year 2026, expecting total revenue of 16 billion yen, a year-on-year increase of 79.7%; and total operating profit of 11.4 billion yen, a year-on-year increase of 81.3%.

The metal market is experiencing increased volatility, with a divergence in the trends of gold and silver. According to data from the Gate platform, silver (XAG) reached a high of $81.72 in the past 24 hours and is currently reported at $80.90, with a 24-hour increase of approximately 0.37%; gold (XAU) reached a high of $4,733.70 in the past 24 hours and is currently reported at $4,687.53, with prices retreating from their peak.According to CoinGlass data, the performance of metal contract positions on the Gate platform is impressive. Specifically, the 24-hour contract position for silver (XAG) is approximately $68.93 million, ranking among the top globally; the 24-hour contract position for gold (XAU) is approximately $88.82 million, also ranking among the industry leaders. As market volatility expands, funds continue to flow into the precious metals sector, further driving the growth of platform positions.Gate has pioneered the metal contract trading sector, offering 24/7 uninterrupted trading to provide users with greater strategic flexibility and asset management efficiency during volatile market conditions. Gate contracts cover various traditional financial assets, including stocks, metals, foreign exchange, indices, and commodities, supporting trading in core assets such as gold, silver, and globally popular stocks. Gate continues to build a more efficient and professional multi-asset one-stop trading platform for global users.

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, requesting him to disclose Meta's latest plans in the stablecoin sector and expressing concerns about its recent push for stablecoin payment integration.Warren stated that the transparency of Meta's stablecoin project is deeply concerning, especially considering the widespread regulatory controversies that arose from its earlier launch of the Libra (later renamed Diem) global stablecoin initiative. She asserted that Meta's new attempts in the payment and financial services sector should be subject to careful scrutiny. Warren demanded that Meta clarify the details of its stablecoin pilot program by May 20, including the launch timeline, the third-party stablecoins involved, and related privacy and risk control measures. It is reported that Meta has been testing USDC-based stablecoin payment functionality with select content creators in the Philippines and Colombia since April. Currently, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee is reviewing the digital asset market structure bill known as the CLARITY Act, where the regulatory framework for stablecoins and issues of conflicts of interest remain contentious points. As a senior Democratic member of the committee, Warren has long held a cautious stance on large tech companies' involvement in crypto finance.

According to monitoring by Lookonchain, whales continue to sell ETH, and another wallet associated with Metalpha deposited 8,771 ETH (19.99 million USD) to Binance 20 minutes ago.

According to Lookonchain, a wallet associated with Metalpha has deposited 27,000 ETH to Binance in the past hour, worth approximately $62.78 million.

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote to Mark Zuckerberg, requesting more information from Meta regarding its latest stablecoin plan and criticizing the company's "lack of transparency" in related business as concerning.In her letter, Elizabeth Warren stated that given Meta's vast global user base, any stablecoin-related business could have a significant impact on market competition, user privacy, the integrity of payment systems, and financial stability. Previously disclosed information indicated that Facebook has been testing stablecoin payment features for certain creators in Colombia and the Philippines, with the plan based on USD Coin (USDC), requiring users to link a third-party crypto wallet address. A Meta spokesperson responded that the company "does not have a Meta stablecoin," and currently only hopes that users and merchants can use various payment methods, including third-party stablecoins, on the platform. Notably, Meta launched the stablecoin project Libra (later renamed Diem) in 2019, but ultimately terminated it in 2022 due to regulatory pressure. Warren has long been one of the toughest critics of cryptocurrency in the U.S. Congress and has repeatedly questioned Meta's stablecoin plans.

To optimize the user trading experience, Bitget has reduced the funding fee base rate for some metal and commodity contracts from 0.01% to 0%. This involves contracts such as XAUUSDT, XAGUSDT, COPPERUSDT, etc. For more details, please refer to the official Bitget platform.

The Pentagon has awarded a $500 million contract to Scale AI, supported by Meta Platforms, to help process data and assist decision-making, marking the latest move by the U.S. military to further rely on artificial intelligence.The amount of this agreement is five times the $100 million contract the company received in September 2025. Dan Tadross, head of Scale AI's public sector business, stated in an interview that the Pentagon had "pushed the original contract to its limits." Tadross said, "I think this contract overall demonstrates the department's urgent desire to adopt this technology." Additionally, the San Francisco-based company is also involved in the Defense Innovation Unit's (DIU) "Project Convergence" program (which aims to integrate artificial intelligence into military planning and operations) and Trump's "Golden Dome" homeland defense framework.

According to the official announcement, to further enhance market liquidity and user trading experience, Bitget has launched exclusive fee rate discounts for contract market makers, covering stock, precious metals, commodities, and index contract currency pairs. The Taker fee rate for the above currency pairs has been uniformly adjusted to 0.0065%, and the event will end on June 30. For more details, please refer to the Bitget official platform.

According to Benchmark Studio, after the China Securities Regulatory Commission issued inquiries to multiple companies regarding overseas shareholding structures, Chinese tech startups such as Moonshot AI and DeepRoute.ai are evaluating the feasibility of relocating their company registration from overseas back to China. They are currently discussing related plans with lawyers and have not yet made a final decision. Shanghai AI model developer StepFun has taken the lead in initiating the process of dismantling its overseas shareholding structure to expedite the regulatory approval process for its Hong Kong IPO.The direct trigger for this tightening of regulations was Meta's acquisition of the AI agency Manus, founded by Chinese individuals, for $2 billion—relevant authorities have ordered the cancellation of this acquisition, leading to a systematic review by regulators of the "domestic operation, overseas registration" company model.Dismantling the red-chip structure is complex, typically taking six months to a year, involving multiple steps such as repurchasing offshore equity, establishing joint ventures, and investors re-entering shares. Additionally, the lock-up period for joint ventures listed in Hong Kong lasts up to 12 months, which is twice as long as that for ordinary red-chip stocks. Analysts point out that if the red-chip structure faces comprehensive restrictions, it will significantly weaken the ability of Chinese startups to obtain dollar financing from overseas.

Meta is developing a highly personalized AI assistant to help users manage daily tasks. According to insiders, the project includes an advanced digital assistant powered by Meta's newly launched Muse Spark AI model, which is currently being tested among internal employees.Additionally, reports indicate that Meta aims to create a product similar to OpenClaw, allowing users to create AI robots known as "agents" that can autonomously perform tasks.

According to Forbes, a U.S. court sentenced Robert Dunlap, the operator of the cryptocurrency scam Meta-1 Coin, to 23 years in prison. He was accused of defrauding approximately 1,000 investors through a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment project from 2018 to 2023, with the amount involved exceeding $20 million.According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Dunlap claimed that the "Meta-1 Coin" he issued was backed by $44 billion in gold reserves and $1 billion worth of artworks by Picasso, Dali, Van Gogh, etc., and promised a maximum return rate of 224,923%, while providing investors with forged audit documents and insurance materials.Investigations revealed that the so-called gold and art assets did not exist, and the "Meta Exchange" website he built used automated trading bots to create the illusion of profits. The related tokens were never actually issued on-chain. Investor funds were subsequently used to purchase luxury items, including Ferraris.It is worth noting that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission had already filed a civil fraud lawsuit against Dunlap in 2020, but he continued to operate the project until he was criminally charged in 2024. The FBI stated that the case "destroyed the wealth and trust accumulated by many victims over the years."

According to Gate market data, Meta Platforms' pre-market trading in US stocks fell by 7.2% due to the company's upward revision of capital expenditure expectations and the indication of regulatory risks.

According to Meta's official webpage, Meta has opened stablecoin payment features to some creators in Colombia and the Philippines, allowing them to receive USDC through the Solana and Polygon networks. Creators need to link a third-party crypto wallet address on the Facebook payment platform, and Meta does not provide USDC conversion to local fiat currency services. Tax reporting support related to crypto is provided by Stripe.A Meta spokesperson stated that the company is exploring the possibility of incorporating stablecoins into payment options. This is the first time Meta has re-entered stablecoin payments since shutting down the Libra (Diem) project in 2022.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Meta is preparing to withdraw its acquisition of the AI startup Manus, after China banned the deal on national security grounds. Manus is a Singapore-based startup related to China, focused on developing AI agents.Meta completed the acquisition for $2.5 billion last December and has quickly integrated the related technology into its own systems. If the deal is ultimately canceled, both parties will need to separate the integrated technology and systems.

Japan's Bitcoin financial company Metaplanet announced the issuance of zero-interest ordinary bonds worth 8 billion yen for further purchases of Bitcoin.

Meta Pool indicates that a suspicious contract has been found attempting to impersonate a legitimate staking pool and tokens. Meta Pool emphasizes that this contract is not associated with Meta Pool or any official NEAR liquidity staking provider.

MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay announced today (April 23) that he has officially left Consensys, marking the end of over a decade of building MetaMask. He stated that the reason for his departure is professional burnout and the need to spend more time with his family, and he expressed his best wishes for the future development of the team.Dan Finlay also expressed his satisfaction with the recent official launch of the advanced permission feature (ERC-7715) for MetaMask, believing that this feature fills an important gap in the product that has existed for a long time, and he looks forward to experiencing this feature as an ordinary user in the future.