Wang Chun on Interstellar Travel Target Mars: Exploration Should Not Be Delayed to the Next Generation, Giving SpaceX a Reason to Remember Mars
F2Pool co-founder Wang Chun has outlined why he chose Mars as the destination for SpaceX’s first interstellar manned flight—rather than the Moon—in a recent May 23rd discussion.
Wang noted that humans will likely reach the Moon soon, even without private sector investment in lunar travel, thanks to intensifying global space competition that’s driving governments to build lunar bases. He added he’s happy to see that progression unfold.
At the same time, Wang expressed uncertainty about whether Mars exploration will advance meaningfully during his lifetime, arguing action is needed to avoid delaying it to the next generation. His solution: purchasing a Mars flyby mission slot for SpaceX would give the company another key incentive to keep Mars on its agenda.
Yesterday, SpaceX made official that Wang will serve as mission commander for the firm’s first interstellar manned flight: a two-year journey that will first explore space beyond the Earth-Moon system, then fly past Mars before re
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「Whale Buddy」 Liquidates Most of Ethereum Long Position, Only $23 Away from Liquidation
On May 23, monitoring from HyperInsight (available at https://t.me/HyperInsight) reveals that Ethereum whale Huang Libo has closed most of his Ethereum long positions, leading to another partial liquidation. The whale still holds 1,700 ETH in long positions, with only $23 standing between its holdings and the next liquidation threshold, bringing total losses to nearly $33 million.
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Whale Oracle Turns $20 Million BTC Short Loss into Profit, Hype Short Still $18.6 Million in the Red
On May 23, per monitoring from HyperInsight (@HyperInsight), on-chain whale loracle.hl (@loraclexyz) successfully flipped its $20 million 20x short position in Bitcoin (BTC) from a loss to profit. The position was entered at $75,029.5, generating an approximate floating profit of $170,000. Separately, the trader’s $100 million short position in HYPE remains underwater, with an entry price of $45.2562 and a current floating loss of $18.6 million.
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Cryptocurrency Market Experiences Sharp Decline, Bitcoin Falls to $74,500, Ethereum Tests $2,007
On May 23rd, data from the HTX exchange shows the crypto market has seen a sharp short-term pullback. Bitcoin dropped below $75,000 to a low of $74,500, posting a 3.7% decrease over the past 24 hours. Ethereum slumped to a low of $2,007 and is currently trading at $2,026, marking a 4.8% decline in the same 24-hour period. Coinglass figures indicate that total liquidated positions across the entire crypto network surged to $377 million in the last hour.
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Tiger International Clarification: Allegations of "Non-cooperation with Regulation" or "Confrontation with Regulation" Are Completely Untrue
May 23 – Tiger Brokers has released a statement addressing recent rumors accusing the firm of refusing to cooperate with regulators or defying regulatory orders, clarifying these claims are completely false. Tiger Brokers emphasized that compliance is the core foundation of its business. In response to the latest regulatory requirements from relevant authorities, the company will strictly follow guidance from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and other regulators to carry out rectification work.
Since 2023, Tiger Brokers has fully stopped onboarding new users from mainland China and marketing to that region. As of the end of the first quarter of 2026, assets held by mainland clients account for roughly 10% of the company’s total client assets. Meanwhile, the firm’s overseas market clients and their assets have seen steady growth. Tiger Brokers added that it will continue advancing compliance work steadily to safeguard client asset security.
Separately, regarding the C
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Bitcoin Falls Below $75,000, 24-hour Loss of 3.1%
On May 23rd, Bitcoin slipped below the $75,000 mark, per HTX’s market data, notching a 3.1% decrease in value over the preceding 24 hours.
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