According to a CoinDesk survey of 1,000 registered U.S. voters, only 1% of respondents listed cryptocurrency as the most important issue in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, ranking it near the bottom of all concerns. In contrast, the cost of living (36%), jobs and the economy (13%), and Social Security and Medicare (11%) were the most important issues for voters. Despite cryptocurrency not being a core election issue, approximately 40% of respondents still indicated a greater willingness to vote for candidates who share their views on crypto, showing the growing influence of digital assets in U.S. politics. The survey also revealed a generally negative view of cryptocurrency among U.S. voters, with only 27% saying they had invested in, traded, or used cryptocurrency, and another 27% saying they might participate in the future. Approximately 47% of respondents believed the Republican Party was more favorable towards cryptocurrency, while only 14% believed the Democratic Party was more supportive of the crypto industry; however, regarding which party they trusted more to manage crypto affairs, the Democratic Party's 27% slightly exceeded the Republican Party's 25%, while 40% expressed distrust of both parties. (CoinDesk)

According to Odaily Planet Daily, South Korea's KOSPI index closed up 338.12 points, or 5.12%, at 6936.99 on Monday, May 4th, a record high. SK Hynix shares closed up 12.5%, also a record closing price. (Jinshi)

According to an official announcement, Binance Futures will launch AMDUSDT, QCOMUSDT, and USARUSDT U-margined perpetual contracts: May 6, 2026, 21:30 (UTC+8): AMDUSDT perpetual contract, with a maximum leverage of 10x; May 6, 2026, 21:35 (UTC+8): QCOMUSDT perpetual contract, with a maximum leverage of 10x; May 6, 2026, 21:40 (UTC+8): USARUSDT perpetual contract, with a maximum leverage of 10x.

In the past hour, total liquidations across the network reached $10.83 million, with $9.99 million from long positions, with $842,639.1 from short positions. BTC liquidation $1.65 million, ETH liquidation $1.57 million.

Huoxun Finance reports that Bitcoin reserve company Capital B has announced the completion of a €1.1 million funding round, funded by Blockstream CEO Adam Back through the subscription of BSA 2026-02 equity warrants. Simultaneously, the company lowered the conversion price of its OCA B-04 convertible bonds from €5.174 to €2.59 per share and added a two-year equity warrant (BSA OC) for each converted bond. This move aims to optimize its capital structure and accelerate its Bitcoin reserve strategy.