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At the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders' meeting in 2025, the stock god Warren Buffett (Warren Buffett) finally announced that he would hand over the position of CEO to his successor Greg Abel by the end of the year. This meeting, hailed as the most grand shareholders' meeting, also featured many highlights, such as Berkshire Hathaway having dumped stocks for ten consecutive seasons, with cash levels reaching new highs. Even with Japan raising interest rates, there are no plans to sell stocks, using the metaphor of "church and casino" to imply the development of American capitalism. Additionally, Buffett himself spoke extensively about the current market situation, and Chain News brought everyone to the front line.
Berkshire Hathaway has sold stocks for ten consecutive quarters, with cash on hand reaching a new high.
According to a report released by Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday, the company has sold more stocks than it has bought for 10 consecutive quarters.

The U.S. economy is facing the challenge of a "rolling recession," with businesses impacted by labor hoarding and automation, leading to a sluggish market sentiment. The article emphasizes that AI and new technologies will drive productivity and eliminate barriers to innovative investment. Interest Rate policies and yield curve inversion serve as economic warnings, but innovative stocks and digital assets may see a turning point. The article points out that the economy is undergoing structural changes, awaiting future market reactions.

The "Emerald Card" launched by Nubit in collaboration with Solayer is the first consumption card supporting the Bitcoin Thunderbolt protocol. Users can accumulate emerald points through daily spending, which can be redeemed for Airdrop rewards, travel, dining, and other benefits. This move will expand on-chain rewards scenarios and bring a brand new consumption experience. Users can pre-order and check their accumulated emerald points through the Solayer official website.

The stock god Warren Buffett ('s Buffett Indicator has recently fallen back to last September's low. Is this a buying signal? Berkshire Hathaway ) will hold its annual shareholder meeting in Omaha this weekend, and many predict this may be the last time the 94-year-old Buffett fully participates in the meeting. Investors will closely watch whether Buffett has already used the company's record cash reserves to buy cheap goods in the market.
The Buffett Indicator has recently fallen; will it replicate last year's big rebound after the yen arbitrage was closed?
In an exclusive interview with Forbes in December 2001, Buffett mentioned that the ratio of the total market capitalization of the stock market to GDP can be used to judge whether the overall stock market is too high or too low, so it is generally known as Buffett's indicator. This indicator can measure whether the current financial market reasonably reflects the fundamentals, Buffett's theory

President Trump has imposed higher import tariffs on China as sanctions, and the Chinese authorities are not to be outdone, imposing higher tariffs on products imported from the United States, blacklisting American companies, and restricting the U.S. from obtaining rare earth (Rare Earth Elements), which are essential materials for manufacturing high-tech products.
Trump recently seems to have shown goodwill, stating that he will engage in talks with a friendly attitude towards China. China is prepared to counter Trump’s earlier aggressive stance and is ready to double down on his sanctions, engaging in a tit-for-tat approach.
CNBC interviewed several officials and experts for their views on tariff sanctions and further retaliation against the United States, and CNBC interviewed Council on Foreign Relations researcher Brad Setser, who said that China, as the second largest supplier of products to the United States, must not underestimate the importance of Chinese exports to the United States. Before April this year,

The director of the Keelung City Civil Affairs Department, Zhang Yuanxiang, recently admitted to violating the Personal Data Protection Act and the crime of forgery under the Criminal Code, and has been granted resignation. According to media reports, Zhang allegedly used his authority to illegally access the household registration system to extract citizens' personal data for creating a petition to dismiss specific council members. If this case is verified, it is not just an ordinary administrative error but may involve deeper legal issues.
Forgery is closely related to the crime of fraud.
Firstly, forgery of documents is not only a form of falsification; its substance is often highly intertwined with fraud offenses. According to statistical analysis from the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of China regarding cases of "forgery of documents and seals" (from 2017 to October 2022), among 58,249 individuals suspected of crimes, as many as 72.8% were involved in other offenses, with fraud being the most prevalent, accounting for 38.7%. These data indicate that forgery of documents is often just a part of a larger fraud structure in practice.
Forgery is often used to achieve

In the past, people may have only recognized NVIDIA, AMD, and TSMC, but now another low-key yet powerful AI chip giant, Broadcom, is also making a strong debut. Not only has its performance skyrocketed, but it even managed to surpass 1 trillion dollars in market capitalization by the end of 2024, pushing TSL and TSMC down and ranking as the ninth largest company in the world by market capitalization.
Why is Broadcom worth paying attention to?
Hold the core design and supply capabilities of AI chips
Hardware & software are stable revenue sources; even with fluctuations in the chip market, risks can be balanced through enterprise software.
Google, Meta, AWS and other tech giants are the main partners.
Business model breakdown, a dual approach of hardware and software.
Broadcom's business model relies on two main areas: software and hardware.
Semiconductor business (58%): providing high-end network switching chips, customized AI chips (A

The issuance of corporate bonds adds another entry, totaling 3.6 billion yen.
Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market Code 3350) officially announced on May 2, 2025, that it has resolved by the board of directors to issue a total of 3.6 billion yen of the "12th Ordinary Corporate Bond." This bond will be fully subscribed by EVO FUND and the payment will be completed on the same day.
The face value of each bond issued this time is 90 million yen, with a total issuance of 40 pieces, scheduled for redemption on October 31, 2025. Unlike ordinary corporate bonds, this bond does not pay interest, is designed as unsecured and without a guarantor, and does not require the appointment of a bond manager, demonstrating the high-trust cooperation between Metaplanet and EVO FUND.
Clear use of funds: Continuously increasing investments in Bitcoin
According to the announcement

Freight Technologies, a logistics company listed on the NASDAQ in the United States, (Fr8Tech), announced that it will secure up to 20 million dollars in convertible bond financing to establish a cryptocurrency vault specifically for purchasing the Trump meme coin TRUMP, as a dual strategy to support fair trade between the U.S. and Mexico and strengthen corporate cryptocurrency asset allocation.
Logistics companies invest in TRUMP meme coin as a financial reserve?
The logistics solution company Fr8Tech, listed on the NASDAQ in the United States, stock code: FRGT(, announced that it has reached an agreement with an unnamed institutional investor to raise up to $20 million through convertible notes.
Fr8Tech CEO Javier Selgas stated that the funds will be "earmarked for a specific purpose," and will be fully invested in purchasing the Trump official meme coin TRUM.

Recently, a group of independent developers launched a new L2 scaling solution called "Ethereum R1." Notably, this solution focuses on not issuing coins, not fundraising, and having no centralized governance, relying entirely on community donations for support, while emphasizing the spirit of "returning to the essence" of scaling. This plan also reflects the community's concerns about the mainstream L2 solutions increasingly deviating from the spirit of decentralization.
Ethereum R1, which does not follow the traditional L2 route: no private placements, governance coins, purely relying on donations.
R1 was initiated by a group of developers in the Ethereum ecosystem, but is not affiliated with the Ethereum Foundation, and announced the project on Twitter on 5/1 (X), claiming:
"A universal L2 should be simple, replaceable, without centralized reliance, and without risk governance, just like a commodity."
The team further criticized the current issues of most L2s, such as private token distribution, opaque governance, and centralized operations,

Taiwan's regulation of virtual assets is entering a new phase. The Financial Supervisory Commission recently announced the draft of the "Virtual Asset Service Act" and plans to submit it to the Executive Yuan for review by the end of June this year at the earliest. In order to gather public opinion and industry voices, the Financial Supervisory Commission plans to hold over 22 public hearings. The new regulations are not only related to market order and investor rights but also become a key turning point for local operators' future development and international competitiveness.
The draft is entering the final stage, and the Financial Supervisory Commission plans to hold 22 public hearings.
The chairman of the Financial Supervisory Commission, Peng Chin-long, pointed out during an interview on April 30 that the draft of the "Virtual Asset Service Act" is entering the final revision stage and is expected to be submitted to the Executive Yuan by the end of June. In order to fully gather suggestions from all sectors of society, the Financial Supervisory Commission will hold at least 22 public hearings, hoping to create a legal framework that balances innovation and risk management.
The industry hopes for layered management to open up more diverse virtual asset products.
Most operators at the public hearing

The New Taiwan Dollar has recently appreciated significantly, and the Central Bank clarified that it is not under pressure from the United States. The USD briefly fell below 140 against the Japanese Yen, which then rebounded to 145. The Bank of Japan maintained its policy unchanged and postponed interest rate hikes due to trade war risks. Investors selling off the USD triggered a bullish market, and the Central Bank allowed the appreciation of the New Taiwan Dollar and is optimistic about its rise. The New Taiwan Dollar has appreciated significantly and may continue to do so, with the Central Bank showing no intention to halt its rise.

The Kaohsiung Qiaotou District Prosecutor's Office cracked a case on May 1st involving a scam named "Eden platform" that solicited investments in virtual money EOS coin (EOS), claiming an annual profit of 144%. There were 2,100 victims involved, with the amount reaching up to 40 million New Taiwan Dollars. The main suspect, a man with the surname Tsai, is surprisingly a former Rotary Club president and is currently under detention with restricted visitation.
The "Eden platform" is a fake investment that truly siphons money, targeting temple believers and residents in the southern region.
The Qiaotou District Prosecutor's Office pointed out that it recently received reports from the public stating that a fraudulent group, using the name "Eden platform", is promoting investment in Virtual Money EOS (EOS), targeting believers of a certain temple in Nanzi, Kaohsiung, and residents in Tainan and Kaohsiung to siphon off money.
The group also utilizes:
Guaranteed Profit
High Profit
Funds can be withdrawn at any time and other related phrases.
In addition to the pyramid scheme, it has attracted many participants, and the mastermind behind it has further leveraged his identity as a former Rotary Club president, corporate chairman, and leader of civic organizations.

Musk clashed with the Wall Street Journal on 5/1, accusing the paper of "seriously violating journalistic ethics". This was in response to claims that the Tesla board was searching for a successor. In addition to Musk's rebuttal, Tesla chairman Robyn Denholm also criticized the report, with both of them united in their response. This is not the first time WSJ has been involved in similar controversies; high-level executives from well-known exchange Binance and stablecoin issuer Tether have also previously accused the paper of deliberate defamation.
TSL is reported to have replaced its CEO? Musk angrily criticizes WSJ for fabricating.
The Wall Street Journal pointed out on 4/30 that the Tesla board is concerned about Musk:
Political stance is too extreme.
Overwhelmed and unable to take care of TSL.
The board has been in contact with headhunting firms to find a new CEO.
The image is a report from WSJ about TSL replacing Musk.

Due to the adoption of accounting changes, it is required to value the large amount of Bitcoin held by the company at market price. MicroStrategy recorded an unrealized loss of $5.9 billion in the first quarter, and subsequently, the company directly doubled its financing plan from the "21/21 Plan" to the "42/42 Plan" to raise more funds to purchase Bitcoin.
Strategy Season 1 Bitcoin loss of 5.9 billion dollars
As of March 31, 2025, MicroStrategy's digital assets include approximately 528,185 Bitcoins, with an original cost basis and market value of $35.6 billion and $43.5 billion, respectively, reflecting an average cost of about $67,457 per Bitcoin.
MicroStrategy has adopted the accounting new system ASU 2023-08 starting this year, recording 59 in the first quarter.

The world's largest stablecoin issuer Tether announced the verification report for the first quarter of 2025 signed by accounting firm BDO, which shows that operating profits from traditional investments exceeded $1 billion this quarter, with direct and indirect holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds reaching $120 billion, a historical high.
Tether's Q1 excess reserves reached 5.6 billion USD.
Stablecoin issuer Tether announced the issuance of the assurance report for the first quarter of 2025, issued by BDO, one of the world's five largest accounting firms. This is also Tether's first quarter under regulation in El Salvador, where the company obtained a stablecoin issuer license under the country's comprehensive digital asset framework.
As of March 31, 2025, the group's total assets amounted to 149,274,515,988 USD, with total liabilities of 143,682,6