央行：持续打击虚拟货币相关非法金融活动；白银价格接连创下历史新高

Group 1 - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) emphasizes that virtual currencies do not have the same legal status as fiat currencies and should not be used in market circulation, categorizing related activities as illegal financial activities [1] - The PBOC continues to enforce prohibitive policies against virtual currencies to mitigate risks associated with money laundering, fraud, and illegal fund transfers [1] Group 2 - The PBOC has opened a green channel for cross-border RMB donations to support disaster relief efforts in Hong Kong, ensuring that donations are processed without delays [2] - This initiative reflects the PBOC's commitment to humanitarian efforts and enhances public trust in financial institutions [2] Group 3 - A meeting of the Market Interest Rate Pricing Self-Discipline Mechanism was held to discuss current interest rate pricing and self-regulation issues, indicating progress in financial market self-discipline [3] - The meeting involved key members from major banks, aiming to stabilize market expectations and enhance confidence in the financial sector [3] Group 4 - The second batch of private venture capital technology innovation bonds was successfully issued in the interbank market, with significant participation from private investment institutions [4] - The issuance of these bonds, totaling 7 billion yuan, supports key sectors such as integrated circuits, artificial intelligence, and biomedicine, demonstrating the effectiveness of leveraging debt to promote investment [4] Group 5 - International silver prices have surged, with spot silver reaching over $56 per ounce, marking a historical high, while silver futures also hit record closing prices [5] - The price increase is attributed to rising expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, increased ETF holdings, and ongoing supply constraints [6]