Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Israeli Defense Minister Katz announced that Israel's military actions, including the "12-Day War" against Iran in 2025, have dismantled Iran's nuclear program. The U.S. and Israel demand the removal of enriched uranium as a condition to cease regional military operations.

Hong Kong's ICAC charged Chan Chau-wan for allegedly bribing KPMG managers with HK$400,000 in 2010 to facilitate Honliv International's IPO. The KPMG assistant manager reported the bribe, leading to an investigation.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent advised the Federal Reserve to observe before cutting rates, expressing confidence in declining core inflation. He mentioned the implementation of a 10% tariff under Section 122, with uncertainty about a potential increase to 15%.

Gate News message, according to the submitted filings, Goldman Sachs has filed an application with regulatory authorities for a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF.

Amazon will acquire Globalstar to enhance its low Earth orbit satellite network, Amazon Leo, by incorporating Globalstar's satellite infrastructure. This merger will improve connectivity in remote areas and includes a partnership with Apple for satellite services on iPhones and Apple Watches.

The ongoing US blockade of Iranian ports is redirecting oil tankers towards the Atlantic, significantly disrupting global oil shipping and leading to a decline in freight rates. Experts predict lasting shifts in tanker routes, potentially impacting the global economy.

Gate News, April 14 — Spot silver (a precious metal traded in global markets) rose 4.21% to $78.72 per ounce.

JPMorgan CFO Jeremy Barnum cautioned that stablecoins could create regulatory arbitrage, offering bank-like services without necessary oversight. He advocated for a clearer regulatory framework for digital assets, prioritizing consistency over speed.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, XTIUSD (WTI Crude USOIL) has dropped by 4% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, CRCL (Circle Internet Group Inc) has surged by 10% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Gate News message, April 14, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its latest edition of the World Economic Outlook report, lowering its forecast for global economic growth in 2026 by 0.2 percentage points to 3.1%. The report notes that the fighting in the Middle East has significantly affected the current momentum of global economic growth. If the fighting and high oil prices continue for longer, this year global economic growth will fall to 2.5% or even lower.

Gate News update, April 14, Bitcoin Treasury company Strategy announced it will release its 2026 first-quarter financial results after the close of trading on U.S. stocks on May 5, 2026, and will hold a video earnings call at 17:00 Eastern Time that day to discuss the results.

Gate News news: On April 14, the hearing of Fed chair nominee Waller is scheduled for April 21.

Bitmine has officially transferred from the NYSE American board to the main board in the United States, marking an important milestone for the company. Despite a sharp drop in its stock price, it has still increased the share repurchase plan amount to $4 billion. The company holds a large amount of Ether, and it expects that a rebound in the crypto market will help improve its assets and stock price performance.

Hyperscale Data announced that its Bitcoin holdings have increased to 644.7581 BTC, with a total market value of approximately $45.6 million. Its wholly owned subsidiary, Sentinum, holds 597.5324 BTC; the Bitcoin was acquired through market purchases and mining. Another subsidiary, ACG, purchased approximately 47.2257 BTC.

Trump plans to restart negotiations before the U.S.-Iran conflict escalates further. Contact between both sides is progressing, but the specific details are still unclear. Trump said Iran wants to reach an agreement, but he will not tolerate it having nuclear weapons. The market response is steady, and crypto stocks are generally up.

Gate News message, on April 14, Arkham monitoring shows that about an hour ago, BlackRock, via its spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund ETHA, transferred 604.044 ETH to a certain CEX custodian service, worth $1.44 million; it transferred 884.142 BTC to the same custodian service, worth $65.95 million, via its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund IBIT.

Gate News message. On April 14, the price of Bitcoin has recently neared $75,000. Since February 28, Bitcoin has risen cumulatively by about 13%. Options market data show that the 25-Delta Skew has rebounded from -10% to -4.5%. Last week, CoinShares data showed that net inflows into crypto investment products totaled $1.1 billion, the best weekly performance so far this year. Among them, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of $786 million.

Nauru appoints cryptocurrency entrepreneur Dadvan Yousuf as its Commissioner for International Trade to advance a digital asset strategy, attract global investment, strengthen cooperation with virtual service providers and technology companies, and help position Nauru as a virtual asset hub.

Gate News message, on April 14, Deutsche Börse (Germany’s largest securities exchange operator) invested $200 million into a certain CEX.