⚠️World Chain News Hourly Summary:

Statistics period: 00:00 - 01:00
🔥 Bitcoin mining company Riot Platforms' data center earns revenue for the first time, AMD orders double, stock price rises
Bitcoin mining company Riot Platforms shifts to AI infrastructure hosting, generating data center revenue for the first time, while AMD expands capacity, doubling orders, driving the company's stock price up.
🔥 Circle allows shareholders to pre-submit earnings call questions
USDC issuer Circle announces that it has adopted the Say platform, allowing verified shareholders to submit and vote on questions before May 8, with management answering some questions during the May 11 earnings call.
🔥 Tether first-quarter profit $1.04 billion, reserve buffer reaches $8.23 billion
Stablecoin issuer Tether releases Q1 financial report, with net profit of $1.04 billion and reserve buffer increasing to $8.23 billion. The company states that crypto market volatility was intense in the first quarter.
🔥 Official: Removal of Iranian enriched uranium seen as key to war success or failure
On May 2, an Israeli Defense Forces officer claimed that if Iran's enriched uranium material cannot be removed, the war will be considered a "huge failure." The material "is enough to make 11 nuclear bombs." Israel believes that if US-Iran negotiations do not result in the removal of stockpiles and a halt to uranium enrichment activities, military action will be "meaningless," and further action is needed. According to Polymarket data, the probability of the US and Iran reaching a nuclear agreement before 2027 is now reported at 54%.
🔥 Trump: Unsatisfied with Iran's latest proposal, future of agreement uncertain
On May 2, Trump stated he was dissatisfied with Iran's latest proposal, saying both sides are negotiating via phone and it is uncertain whether an agreement can be reached. As a result, crude oil prices briefly surged, with Brent crude at $107.09 per barrel and WTI at $103.7 per barrel. According to Polymarket data, the probability of the US and Iran reaching a permanent peace agreement drops to 8% before May 15, 21% before May 31, and 35% before June 30.
🔥 Crypto capital consensus collapsing: miners shifting to AI, BitMine increasing ETH bets, stablecoin liquidity stagnates, tokenized government bonds reshaping collateral trading
The crypto market is diverging: miners are shifting to AI, while BitMine is doubling down on ETH; stablecoin liquidity is stagnating; tokenized government bonds are reshaping collateral trading patterns.
🔥 Trump: Iran must be either completely destroyed or reach an agreement
On May 2, Trump commented on Iran, saying it must be either completely destroyed or reach an agreement. He stated he is not worried about US missile stockpiles and noted that hardliners in Iran also intend to reach an agreement. Trump believes Iran's leadership is deeply divided, with two or three, even four factions. He expects that after the war ends, prices of oil, natural gas, and other commodities will plummet. Meanwhile, the US will not leave the Strait of Hormuz at present.
🔥 European crypto asset manager CoinShares' first annual report after Nasdaq listing: AUM reaches $7.4 billion
CoinShares' asset management revenue in 2025 is $126.4 million, up 13% year-over-year (previously $111.7 million).
🔥 Trump: US-Iran face-to-face talks will be lengthy, currently only via phone
Trump stated that Iran has made progress in negotiations but it is uncertain whether an agreement can be reached. Regarding face-to-face talks in Pakistan, he said he respects Pakistan but the schedule is too long, and all current negotiations are conducted via phone. Polymarket forecast data shows a 6% chance of the next diplomatic meeting happening before the 5th, 25% before the 15th, and 48% before the end of the month.