Gate Crypto Flash News and Market Updates

Gate News message: On April 8, spot gold broke through the 4800 USD/oz whole-dollar threshold. It is currently quoted at 4801.03 USD/oz, up 2.02% intraday.

On April 8, Polymarket announced the acquisition of DeFi infrastructure company Brahma, and the team will continue to handle key roles. This integration is intended to improve trade reliability and execution speed, reduce barriers for users, and enhance cross-blockchain interoperability.

The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission proposes bringing into regulation the sources of funds behind crypto-asset company shareholders, aiming to curb hidden capital flows and the infiltration of illegal funds. This proposal includes reviews for both directly and indirectly supporting parties, and for shareholders of government-related entities, it only examines their shareholdings.

Gate News message. On April 8, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on a social media platform announcing that any country that provides Iran with military weapons will have all goods it sells to the United States immediately subject to a 50% tariff. The policy takes effect immediately, with no exceptions or exemptions.

Gate News message. On April 8, the U.S. White House press secretary said that discussions regarding the possibility of the U.S. and Iran holding face-to-face talks are ongoing, but the specific arrangements will need to wait until the president or the White House makes an official announcement before they can be determined.

Gate News, April 8, Aave officially stated that during the security-first growth phase, Aave V4’s deposit volume has already exceeded 10 million US dollars. As the system gradually matures, the supply and borrowing limits will be increased step by step.

Gate News 消息：据 Gate 的官方公告，Gate will soon list Checkmate (CHECK) spot trading and Flash Exchange trading. CHECK/USDT spot trading will begin at 22:00 on 2026年4月8日 (UTC+8), while Flash Exchange trading will begin at 23:00 on the same day. Withdrawals are expected to open at 22:00 on 2026年4月9日 (UTC+8). Checkmate is the ecosystem token for the chess-themed game Anichess, which is incubated by Animoca Brands. As Chess.com’s sole designated Web3 partner, Anichess—through its unique magic mechanics—has garnered support from top players such as Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri, and has achieved over 100 million views on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and Twitch. The CHECK token will power multiple game products within the Checkmate ecosystem. Since 2023, the project has raised $3.3 million in funding from top-tier investment institutions.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, MU (Micron) has surged by 8% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market activity.

This article compiles cryptocurrency news for April 8, 2026, focusing on the latest updates on Bitcoin, Ethereum upgrades, Dogecoin price action, real-time cryptocurrency prices, and price predictions. Today’s major events in the Web3 space include: 1、SEC report disclosure: In the crypto case “under the Gary Gensler era,” it “didn’t benefit investors”; 2、Trump cancels “Doomsday,” Bitcoin surges to $72k, and global markets rebound across the board; 3、FBI report: Losses from cryptocurrency scams reach $11.4 billion, with older people becoming the largest group of victims.

Gate News alert: On April 8 (local time), it was learned that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is about to issue a strategic statement for the 100th round of the “True Commitment-4” action. (CCTV News)

Gate News message. On April 8, on-chain monitoring shows that whale users started 3x BTC short positions after “locking in 10 big targets,” with a position value of $1.76M.

Gate News update: On April 8, crypto-related stocks jumped sharply before the U.S. market opened. CRCL rose 7.63%, MSTR rose 7.21%, SBET rose 7.37%, and BMNR rose 7.54%. It’s reported that the above data came from the decentralized RWA trading platform msx.com, which has listed hundreds of RWA tokens, covering U.S. stocks such as AAPL、AMZN、GOOGL、META、MSFT、NFLX、NVDA and

Gate News message. On April 8, according to Bloomberg, a White House economist said that stablecoin yields will not harm banks’ profits. Data show that even if stablecoin yields are banned, it is expected to increase the scale of bank loans by only 0.02%.

Rakuten Wallet Japan announced that it will list Shiba Inu (SHIB) spot trading on April 15, 2026, allowing users to buy and sell SHIB with Japanese yen, signaling further recognition in the Japanese market. At the same time, other digital assets will also be launched, which is expected to attract more investors and expand use cases. This move helps strengthen SHIB’s regulatory standing in Japan and drive its development in Asia’s digital asset market.

SBI Ripple Asia announced that its token issuance platform based on the XRP Ledger has officially launched, marking an important application of blockchain in compliant financial services. The platform enables businesses to manage tokens directly on-chain and complies with regulatory requirements, improving payment and loyalty mechanisms. In the future, SBI will also optimize cross-border payments between Japan and Korea, driving XRPL’s adoption in the real economy.

Cloudflare plans to achieve full post-quantum encryption by 2029, sparking interest in quantum security across the Bitcoin community. Google and IBM are also advancing related technologies. Breakthroughs in quantum computing could threaten Bitcoin’s security; research suggests that quantum computing may be able to recover private keys in the future. The encryption community urgently needs to pay attention to progress in post-quantum encryption to address potential risks.

Three men accused of cryptocurrency extortion have been charged. Police say they are part of a larger criminal organization, and their methods include monitoring victims’ lives and issuing threats to extort them. Cryptocurrency asset holders face high risk; security experts advise strengthening awareness and protection, and they call for cross-border law enforcement cooperation to address such crimes. The incident has sparked further concern about cryptocurrency security and regulation.

The White House Council of Economic Advisers released a report stating that prohibiting crypto companies from offering stablecoin yield will have a negligible impact on community banks, with traditional loan growth of only 0.02%. The report said the ban deprives consumers of competitive returns and reflects tensions between the crypto industry and banking. The conclusion differs significantly from the risks warned by the Community Bankers Association, and could have potential effects on the market and investors.

In March, retail investors shifted toward stock sellers, and buy order volume fell nearly 50%. Despite bearish market sentiment, seasonal factors and ceasefire-related news may prompt the market to rebound in the second quarter, and investors should pay particular attention to the energy, technology, and crypto asset sectors.

Fueled by a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, the price of Ethereum rose by about 9% on Wednesday, reaching a new high in several weeks. At the same time, stablecoin supply hit a historical high, suggesting increased activity across the Ethereum ecosystem. Analysts believe this provides solid support for Ethereum, and investors should watch macro events and changes in technical indicators.