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The US economy continued to steadily add jobs in April, although the growth rate slightly slowed. In April, 177,000 new jobs were created, higher than expected but lower than the previous month. Layoffs by the federal government led to a decline in employment numbers, and economists say to prepare for weak job growth and a slowdown in hiring.

The U.S. job growth in April was strong, with the unemployment rate stable and not yet affected by the uncertainty of Trump’s trade policies. The labor market is gradually cooling down, but companies' hiring plans have not changed significantly. Employment growth in the healthcare, transportation, and warehousing sectors is leading, while manufacturing has decreased. Future economic uncertainty may lead to an increase in layoffs.

On May 2, Trump posted, "Gas prices have dropped below $1.98 per gallon, the lowest in years, food prices (including eggs!) are down, energy prices are down, mortgage interest rates are down, employment is strong, and there’s more good news as tariffs have brought in billions of dollars in revenue. As I said, we are just in a transition phase, just getting started! Consumers have been waiting for prices to fall for years. Without Inflation, the Federal Reserve should drop interest rates!"

On May 2, institutional analysis indicated that the employment growth in the United States for April was strong, with the unemployment rate remaining stable, suggesting that the uncertainty surrounding Trump's trade policies has yet to have a substantial impact on hiring plans. ( Jin10 )

[The US adjusted non-farm payroll for April is 177,000, expected 130,000] According to Jin10, the US adjusted non-farm payroll for April is 177,000, expected 130,000, and the previous value has been revised from 228,000 to 185,000.

On May 2, the U.S. non-farm payrolls increased by 177,000 in April, higher than the expected 130,000. The U.S. unemployment rate in April held steady at 4.2%, in line with market expectations. ( Jin10 )

The unemployment rate and non-farm payroll data in the United States are important indicators of economic performance, reflecting the state of the labor market and the health of the economy. The unemployment rate affects consumption and economic development, while non-farm payroll data shows changes in employment in the non-farm sector. This data is of great significance for economic policy formulation and forecasting.

On May 2, according to CoinGecko data, the CEX trading volume reached 2.38 billion USD in the past 24 hours, with the MOVE/KRW trading pair leading the Korean trading market with a 9.63% volume share. The other top five are: PUNDIX, BTC, XRP, VIRTUAL.

The decline of the US dollar and US Treasury yields has led to a rise in gold futures, but the overall trend is still falling. ETF outflows indicate that investors are taking profits, while easing trade tensions and a shift in Trump's attitude are reducing gold's appeal. The market is following US employment data, and if the data is weak, it may support expectations for The Federal Reserve (FED) to lower interest rates, which would be favourable information for gold.

The EU will fully ban Privacy Coins and anonymous crypto transactions by 2027. According to the Anti-Money Laundering regulations, Crypto Assets service providers must not support cryptocurrencies with anonymous characteristics and will restrict the use of anonymization tools. The regulations require CASPs to conduct due diligence on all transactions, prohibit the provision of anonymous accounts, and require the assessment of high-risk Privacy Wallets and crypto tumblers.

Stablecoin issuer Tether plans to issue a new dollar-pegged stablecoin in the United States to reposition itself as a partner. The CEO stated that domestic stablecoins will differ from international stablecoins, aiming to achieve this goal by the end of this year or early next year. Ardoino's charm offensive has garnered attention and may help shape key legislation, including the "GENIUS Act." However, critics argue that the bill favors foreign issuers like Tether and has loopholes.

On May 2, BRN Chief Research Analyst Valentin Fournier pointed out in a report that despite the mixed performance of the macroeconomy, the slowdown in inflation has reignited market expectations for The Federal Reserve (FED) to cut interest rates. "As inflation trends approach the FED's 2% target, multiple rate cut expectations are strengthening, which could trigger a new round of liquidity injection. Compared to stocks that may be dragged down by economic slowdown, alternative risk assets like crypto assets will benefit more." Mike Cahill, CEO of Douro Labs, stated that the U.S. employment report covering non-farm payrolls, unemployment rate, and wage growth may indicate the FED's upcoming interest rate decisions. Earlier data this week showed that the private sector added 62,000 jobs in April, lower than the level in March. Cahill noted that if Friday's data is again weak, along with the expectations for rate cuts.

On May 2, according to the Financial Times in the UK, British financial regulators plan to ban retail investors from borrowing money to invest in Bitcoin and other Crypto Assets, as the agency seeks to regulate the rapidly rising digital asset market for the first time. The restrictions on loans for purchasing Crypto Assets are part of a comprehensive set of rules issued by the Financial Conduct Authority on Friday, just days after the UK government proposed legislative plans targeting the digital asset market.

On May 2, according to official news, CEX will launch StakeStone (STO) at 00:00 Beijing time on May 3, 2025, and will open trading pairs for USDT, USDC, BNB, FDUSD, and TRY. The STO will receive a seed label.

[A certain Whale unstaked approximately 92,660 SOL, worth 13.51 million USD] According to OnchainLens monitoring, a certain Whale redeemed 92,663.58 SOL after staking for 10 months, valued at 1.351 million USD. The Whale initially staked 87,109.43 SOL (worth 14.02 million USD), earning a staking profit of 5,554 SOL, but still faced a loss of about 500,000 USD.

[A certain Whale exchanged WBTC for ETH, with a total value of 5.68 million USD] According to ai_9684xtpa monitoring, a certain Whale exchanged 60.295 WBTC for 3151.85 ETH in the past two hours, valued at 5.68 million USD, with an exchange point of 94263 USD.

On May 2, according to Nikkei News, U.S. tariff negotiation representatives proposed a framework for reaching an agreement with Japan. The U.S. framework includes a reluctance to drop tariffs on automobiles, steel, and aluminum. The Japanese negotiation representatives firmly oppose the U.S. proposal. ( Jin10 )

The Nigerian government officially recognizes the legal status of Bitcoin and other digital assets by including them in the category of securities through the Investment and Securities Bill of 2025. The bill grants the Nigerian SEC the authority to regulate virtual asset service providers, among others, and enhances the crackdown on Ponzi Schemes, with violators facing hefty fines and imprisonment.

Trump calls on business students to participate in physical labor, not just focus on financial speculation, advocating for the application of skills in fields of the real economy such as factories and workshops, and actively participating in national construction. He emphasizes the importance of tangible labor, not just looking at investment returns. (Observer Network).

CEX has completed the acquisition of the futures trading platform NinjaTrader, with Q1 revenue rising 19% to $471.7 million. This move will allow CEX to expand its product range and provide U.S. customers access to the traditional derivation market, one of the largest trades between crypto assets and TradFi companies.