1. Forbes: CZ’s net worth surpasses Bill Gates’ to reach $110 billion, ranking 17th globally; 2. xStocks launches the xPoints rewards program; 3. Meta acquires Moltbook; 4. A U.S. court denies Kalshi’s request for a preliminary injunction, stating that Congress did not intend to preempt state gambling laws; 5. US media: Iran begins laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz; 6. US Energy Secretary claims US military escorted oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, then deleted the post minutes later; 7. Solana ecosystem news service SolanaFloor is acquired by Jito and relaunches operations.