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Atome Philippines partners with Bayad to enable utility and government payments via the Atome app, enhancing user engagement and financial services. Atome has seen growth, posting profits and expanding its user base in the underbanked Southeast Asian market.

Iran's armed forces, led by commander Abdolreza Dehqan, are ready to respond to any enemy threats. Dehqan highlights their combat readiness and alignment with the Supreme Leader, asserting they can effectively counteract Israel and the U.S.

On April 21, Japan's Nikkei 225 index increased by 0.89% to 59,349.17 points, while South Korea's KOSPI index surged by 2.72% to 6,388.47 points.

Gate News 消息，4 月 21 日，据 Gate 行情显示，截至发稿时，QORPO（QORPO World）现报 0.0021 美元，24 小时内上涨 53.64%，最高触及 0.00266 美元，最低回落至 0.00136 美元，24 小时交易量达 2.05 万美元。当前市值约为 131.13 万美元。 QORPO World 致力于实现游戏民主化，打造游戏生活新体验——统一于一个代币，由人工智能驱动。QORPO 代币是游戏与 Web3 创新的结合，是创新游戏生态系统的基础，整合了众多产品和服务，提供无与伦比的游戏体验。 此消息不作为投资建议，投资需注意市场波动风险。

U.S. crypto adoption rose to 12% in March after hitting 7% in February, driven by positive Bitcoin ETF inflows. Despite recovery, sentiment is fragile, with many expecting lower Bitcoin prices in 2026, and adoption trends remain skewed towards men and higher-income groups.

A Hong Kong woman lost 7.7 million HKD to a scammer posing as an investment expert on Telegram, promising high returns with low risk. After transferring funds multiple times, she couldn't withdraw her money, revealing the fraud. Police warned against such scams.

Hong Kong is unveiling its first five-year development plan to enhance its RMB business and wealth management hub status. Legislative reforms will improve liquidity and competitiveness, as Hong Kong seeks to strengthen its role in global finance amidst changing geopolitical dynamics.

Gate News message, April 21 — Autonomous Robots announced today that it has completed a Series B funding round, with Xiaomi Ventures leading the investment, according to interface news.

Shanghai's government has launched a plan to promote Web3.0 technology, focusing on innovation mechanisms and smart contracts, while validating technologies to enhance Web3.0 application commercialization.

OVHcloud and Alchemy have partnered to enhance Web3 infrastructure, combining Alchemy's tools with OVHcloud's cloud services. This collaboration offers developers a robust platform for blockchain applications, improving functionality and regulatory compliance.

South Korea's DeepX and Hyundai Motor Group's Robotics Lab are collaborating on a low-power AI computing platform for real-time robotic applications. Utilizing DeepX's DX-M2 chip, the partnership aims to optimize robotics with reduced costs and power consumption, reflecting a trend towards specialized chips in the industry.

Tether-affiliated entities invested $25 million in Antalpha, acquiring 8.2% ownership at the IPO price of $12.80 per share. Antalpha, a fintech platform for Bitcoin mining, reported strong financials, but shares fell over 27% post-disclosure.

Panic Inc. announced a ban on generative AI tools for art, music, writing, and dialogue in games for its Playdate console. AI coding assistants are allowed with disclosure. This decision follows backlash over an AI-developed game.

The Pokémon Trading Card Game marketplaces generated $5.38 million in weekly revenue as tokenized collectibles linked to physical cards surged. Courtyard led this growth with innovative custody and trading options, indicating a shift toward real-world asset utility.

Hyundai Motor and TVS Motor have partnered to develop an electric three-wheeler for the Indian market, focusing on local needs. Hyundai will design the vehicle, while TVS brings manufacturing expertise, aiming to enhance urban transportation in India.

TrendForce's April panel price forecast predicts mixed movements for 2026, with large-size TV panels seeing price increases while small to mid-size panels remain flat due to rising memory costs. Monitor panels are expected to rise, whereas laptop panels stay unchanged.

Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Ikazuchi transited the Taiwan Strait to join U.S.-Philippines military exercises, prompting China's military to respond with combat drills, interpreting Japan's move as provocative.

President Trump announced that the U.S. struck Iranian nuclear facilities last year, asserting that the operation destroyed the enrichment site. He stated that extracting enriched uranium from these sites will be a challenging task.

Gate News message, April 21 — WTI crude oil (U.S. West Texas Intermediate) dropped below $86 per barrel, declining 1.6% during the session to trade at $85.97 per barrel.

Gate News 消息，4 月 21 日，据 Gate 行情显示，截至发稿时，CORE（Core）现报 0.0408 美元，24 小时内上涨 30.79%，最高触及 0.041 美元，最低回落至 0.0298 美元，24 小时交易量达 95.33 万美元。当前市值约为 4401.24 万美元。 Core 是 EVM 兼容的 L1 链（Geth 的分支）。其搭载了名为"Satoshi Plus"的新颖共识机制，结合委托 BTC 挖矿哈希和委托权益证明的组合来保护网络。通过 Core，用户可获得 EVM 链的可组合性，以及比特币的去中心化和安全性。 此消息不作为投资建议，投资需注意市场波动风