[Brief] European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned Friday that Europe should not simply replicate the US stablecoin model when launching the digital euro. She emphasized that Europe needs its own regulatory framework and monetary policy transmission mechanism, rather than relying on private-sector issuance. Source: CoinDesk
[Brief] Five US states are monitoring passengers from an Atlantic cruise ship following a hantavirus outbreak. Health authorities are tracing close contacts and issuing health advisories. Hantavirus can cause severe respiratory illness. No deaths have been reported so far, but officials advise passengers experiencing fever or breathing difficulties to seek medical attention immediately. Sources: BBC World, Google News
[Brief] Nintendo announced price increases for the Switch 2 console, becoming the third major hardware maker to raise prices after Sony’s PS5 and Microsoft’s Xbox. Rising manufacturing costs forced the move. Analysts note price hikes could affect sales, but profit margins have been significantly squeezed. Source: Forbes via Google News
[Brief] The US Department of Defense released a significant batch of classified documents related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) on Friday. The release includes detailed records from military pilot sightings, though no confirmed evidence of extraterrestrial origins. This is part of ongoing government transparency efforts on the UAP topic. Source: Politico via Google News
[Brief] US mining company TeraWulf reported $21 million in high-performance computing (HPC) revenue in Q1 2026, surpassing its Bitcoin mining income for the first time. This marks a significant step in the company’s pivot from crypto mining to AI compute infrastructure, a trend increasingly common among former Bitcoin miners. Source: The Block
[Brief] The United States is considering allowing jet fuel exports to Europe to help ease potential supply shortages affecting the aviation industry. Parts of Europe may face jet fuel supply constraints, and US assistance would help stabilize aviation markets. Middle East tensions may be a contributing factor. Source: BBC World
The S&P 500 index hit a fresh all-time high, marking its sixth consecutive weekly gain, driven by better-than-expected April jobs data and optimism around US-Iran peace talks.
Legendary British naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday, with tributes pouring in from around the world.
SpaceX has announced plans to invest $55 billion in AI chip manufacturing, marking Elon Musk’s major push into AI hardware.
A US court has convicted four men in connection with the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, marking a significant milestone in the case.