⚠️World Chain News Hourly Summary:

Statistics period: 09:00 - 10:00
🔥 DTCC collaborates with multiple Layer1 blockchains to promote on-chain handling of corporate actions such as dividends
The US securities clearing giant DTCC is working with several high-performance Layer1 blockchains to explore migrating corporate actions like dividend payments and tender offers onto the chain. CEO Frank La Salla stated at Consensus 2026 that DTCC processes about $20 trillion in transactions daily, requiring high throughput and high stability network support. The organization plans to launch a tokenized securities platform test in July, with promotion in October. La Salla said tokenized collateral could become the first large-scale institutional application on blockchain but warned that scalability, liquidity fragmentation, and net settlement efficiency issues still need to be addressed.
🔥 Cardano Founder: By 2035, AI Agents Will Dominate the Internet, Giants like Google Are "Very Panicked"
On May 7, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said at Consensus 2026 that by 2035, most searches, transactions, and activities on the internet will be completed by AI Agents rather than human users, which will profoundly disrupt the business models of tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Facebook. Hoskinson pointed out that AI Agents do not click ads and lack brand loyalty, thus directly weakening platform models that rely on advertising revenue. "Amazon, Google, Facebook are panicked about the Agent revolution because all their business models will be overturned." He believes AI Agents will increasingly handle due diligence, trade execution, and DeFi interactions in the crypto industry, calling AI "one of the best things in cryptocurrency history" because it could greatly improve the current complex user experience. Hoskinson also emphasized that users should continue to control their data, identities, and assets, rather than relying on custodial wallets or third-party platforms. He criticized the current overly fragmented crypto ecosystem, stating, "Over the years, 11 million tokens have been issued; we are no longer short of tokens, what we need now is collaboration." Additionally, he mentioned that traditional financial institutions are shifting attitudes, citing JPMorgan as an example: "They used to shut down user crypto-related bank accounts, but now they are launching blockchain products."
🔥 Trump: Stock Market Hits Record Highs, Employment and 401-K Plans Flourish
U.S. President Trump announced that the stock market hit a record high today, with employment and 401-K plans thriving. The US stock market closed Wednesday with the Dow initially up 1.2%, the S&P 500 up 1.4%, and the Nasdaq up 2%, with the Dow briefly returning to 50k points, and the latter two continuing to reach new highs. Nvidia surged 5.7%, with a market cap of $5.05 trillion. Google rose nearly 3%, and Intel increased 4%.
🔥 CertiK: Vulnerable Contract Exploited, Approximately $5.87 Million in Pre-Authorized Funds Stolen
CertiK issued a security alert that approximately $5.87 million in pre-authorized funds were stolen via contract address 0xeEeEEe53033F7227d488ae83a27Bc9A9D5051756. The attacker used a public function to register as AllowedOrderSigner, then executed order transfers to move the victim’s funds. CertiK advises users to immediately revoke authorization for this contract and stay vigilant.
🔥 France Sends "Charles de Gaulle" Aircraft Carrier to Red Sea, Plans to Participate in Hormuz Strait Escort
France announced on Wednesday that it has dispatched the aircraft carrier group "Charles de Gaulle" to the southern Red Sea to prepare for escort missions in the Strait of Hormuz, including Italian and Dutch warships. France stated that ongoing blockades are impacting the global economy, and the risk of escalation is "unacceptable," pushing for a Europe-led neutral escort plan and calling for the US and Iran to accept mediation. The plan proposes that Iranian ships can continue to pass through in exchange for Iran engaging in negotiations with the US on nuclear issues, missiles, and regional stability, leading to the lifting of sanctions. The French military said the deployment aims to assess the operational environment, enhance crisis response, integrate allied resources, and stabilize shipping markets. Previously, France refused to support Trump administration’s maritime blockade policy, which drew criticism from the US.
🔥 South Korea’s Stock Market Valuation Surpasses Canada, Ranks Seventh Globally
On May 7, driven by demand for AI chips, South Korean listed companies’ total market value soared 71% this year to $4.59 trillion, surpassing Canada’s $4.5 trillion, making it the seventh-largest stock market globally. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix’s stock prices doubled this year, leading in AI chip sectors. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) has risen over 70% this year, while Canada’s Toronto Stock Exchange Composite Index has only increased 7%. Eugene Asset Management’s Chief Investment Officer Ha SeokKeun said that the AI-driven memory cycle is expected to further expand South Korea’s market valuation.
🔥 Before the US-Iran agreement news, the crude oil market suddenly saw $1.7 billion in short positions, Axios suspected of colluding to short
On May 7, about an hour before Axios reported that the US and Iran were close to reaching a ceasefire memorandum, the WTI crude oil futures market experienced abnormal short positions worth over $1.7 billion, raising insider trading suspicions. Data showed that between 3:40 and 4:10 a.m. Eastern Time, the market concentrated on establishing nearly 10k short contracts with a nominal value of about $920 million. About 70 minutes later, Axios cited US officials saying that the US and Iran were close to reaching a 14-point agreement, causing oil prices to plummet over 12%, with short positions earning approximately $125 million. Traders said the early morning trading was quiet, and such transactions are highly unusual. Axios reporters denied collusion allegations. The CFTC had previously investigated related abnormal trades, and Senator Elizabeth Warren questioned whether it resembled insider trading. Iranian Speaker of Parliament Khalilabadi dismissed Axios’ report as false media narrative.
🔥 Yunfeng Financial’s "Yunfeng Fish" Launches Physical Gold Token, AlphaToken Provides Underlying Support
On May 7, Yunfeng Financial (AlphaToken provides blockchain and RWA tokenization infrastructure support) announced the launch of a physical gold token. The gold token is backed by LBMA-certified, 99.99% pure physical gold, with each token representing 1 gram of gold, stored in internationally certified vaults, and secured through independent audits and full segregation mechanisms to ensure transparency and security. AlphaToken, based on its proprietary AlphaChain network and RWA Tokenization technology system, embeds KYC, AML, asset issuance, auditing, and risk control compliance processes into the underlying infrastructure. Yunfeng Financial stated that this launch is a significant step in its RWA strategy, and in the future, it will combine AI and Web3 technologies to introduce more on-chain wealth management products.
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