Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Abstract: ClearBank has partnered with Singapore-based cross-border payments firm Tazapay to grant access to UK and European payment rails, marking ClearBank’s first Singapore client and its fifth Asia partnership this year. The collaboration integrates Tazapay’s stablecoin-funded payouts with regulated rails to help Asia-based fintechs enter UK/Europe more efficiently. Summary: ClearBank partners with Tazapay to give UK/European rails to a Singapore-based cross-border payments firm, expanding Asia ties while enabling stablecoin-funded payouts through regulated rails for Asia-based fintechs.

Summary: JPMorgan lifts 2026 S&P 500 to 7,600, 2027 to 385 EPS, driven by AI enthusiasm and easing Middle East tensions; forward P/E stays 22x, potential to 23x and ~8,000 if tensions fall; warns of short-term consolidation amid oil and geopolitical risks. Abstract: JPMorgan’s strategy team, led by Dubravko Lakos-Bujas, raised the year-end S&P 500 forecast to 7,600 from 7,200, citing renewed AI enthusiasm and easing Middle East tensions. 2026 EPS is boosted to $330 and 2027 to $385, with the forward multiple held at 22x; a quicker geopolitical resolution could lift the multiple to 23x and push 2026 toward 8,000. The AI theme gained momentum after Anthropic unveiled Mythos, with about two-thirds of AI-related S&P 500 stocks outperforming. Risks include higher oil prices and lingering geopolitical tensions, suggesting a potential short-term consolidation before further gains.

Summary: Capital Group's American Funds EUPAC Fund raised its Metaplanet (3350.T) stake by 2.79 million shares to 3.85 million, about $8.8 million, with BitcoinTreasuries.NET monitoring the move. Abstract: Capital Group's American Funds EUPAC Fund boosted its Metaplanet stake, adding 2.79 million shares to 3.85 million (~$8.8 million), a move tracked by BitcoinTreasuries.NET.

Gate News message, April 22 — Dar Albalad for Business Solutions Company, a Saudi IT services provider, is pursuing the first initial public offering in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region since the start of the Iran war. The company will float 21 million shares, representing 30 percent of

Summary: Ripple joins a BIS Payments taskforce to improve cross-border payment interoperability, contributing blockchain expertise to cut delays, fees, and opacity in global transfers. Abstract: This note reports that Ripple has joined a BIS taskforce under the Payments and Market Infrastructure committee to address cross-border payment interoperability. The taskforce seeks to reduce delays, fees, and opacity across international settlements, with Ripple contributing its blockchain-based technology to help design scalable global frameworks.

Gate News message, April 22 — South Korea's central bank has entered a new monetary phase with newly appointed governor Shin Hyun-song placing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) at the forefront of the country's financial system. In his inaugural address, Shin positioned CBDCs and bank-issued d

Bitcoin breaks through $78,000, while Ethereum climbs above $2,390. This article reviews the V-shaped reversal trend from April 13 to 22, analyzing the evolution of liquidation data and the Fear and Greed Index.

Gate News message, April 22 — U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire for only 3 to 5 days, rather than the long-term arrangement previously anticipated by markets, to secure a final negotiation window. Pakistan indicated that a second round of talks could restart wi

Gate News message, April 22 — Investment bank H.C. Wainwright has initiated a buy rating on Strive (ASST), a Bitcoin Treasury Company, with a price target of $36 per share.

Gate News message, April 22 — Kaijian (01098.HK), a Hong Kong-listed property developer, announced on April 21 that its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Shanghai Heqiang Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. will sell an 80% stake in Shanghai Junxin Property Co., Ltd. to co-sellers for a total

U.S. stock index futures rose on April 22, led by Nasdaq 100 at +0.8%, with S&P 500 E-MINI up 0.61% and Dow Jones futures up 0.57%.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDCLP (US Dollar vs Chile Peso) has dropped by 1% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Abstract: Reuters reports that Li Lin is moving part of Avenir Group's investment team and trading systems to Bitfire Group, a Hong Kong-listed firm, in a $1.6 million deal to develop bitcoin-linked wealth products. Bitfire plans to launch a regulated bitcoin-denominated asset vehicle called Alpha BTC and to use bitcoin derivatives to attract assets, signaling Hong Kong's growing role as a regulated crypto hub, while Li Lin maintains ties to Hong Kong-listed crypto companies. Li Lin moves Avenir Group’s trading team to HK-listed Bitfire for $1.6 million, enabling Alpha BTC and regulated bitcoin exposure, as HK cements its crypto hub role.

Gate News message, April 22 — Indonesia's central bank maintained its benchmark interest rate at 4.75% on April 22, marking the seventh consecutive meeting without a change and aligning with market expectations. Central Bank Governor Perry Warjiyo stated that the bank has intensified foreign

IRGC says it is on high alert and ready to deliver a decisive, swift response to threats and potential aggression, reaffirming its commitment to confronting hostile forces. Abstract: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps states its forces are on high alert and prepared to mount a decisive, comprehensive, and swift response to threats or potential future aggression, underscoring deterrence and its ongoing confrontation of hostile forces as reported by Tasnim News Agency.

Abstract: Russia's State Duma gave first reading to Bill No. 1194918-8, "On Digital Currency and Digital Rights," to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets with Bank of Russia–supervised licensed intermediaries, a ban on unlicensed platforms by 2027, retail investment caps and tests, and a prohibition on using crypto for payments. Russia's Duma advanced a bill establishing a state-regulated crypto regime: licensed intermediaries under the Bank of Russia, July 2027 ban on unlicensed platforms, retail limits and liquidity tests, and a ban on payments with crypto.

Ukraine completed repairs on the Friendship Pipeline's Ukrainian section per Naftogaz and MOL, enabling resumption of oil transit to Hungary and Slovakia.

Abstract: Market ends with gains for China's three major indices; tech sectors led gains (computing power, rental, semiconductors) while film/TV stocks declined; volume exceeded 2.5 trillion yuan. Summary: China’s major indices finished higher, SSE up 0.52%, SZSE 1.3%, ChiNext 1.73% to an 11-year high, with turnover over 2.5 trillion yuan, led by computing power and related tech stocks; film/TV names retreated.

Gate News message, April 22 — Passenger traffic at Muscat International Airport, Oman's main hub, fell nearly 40 percent in March 2026 compared with January 2026 due to the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran and subsequent airspace closures across the Gulf region. International passenger

Gate News message, April 22 — Privacy protocol Umbra has shut down its frontend website to prevent attackers from using the protocol to transfer stolen funds following recent attacks, including the Kelp protocol breach that resulted in losses exceeding $280 million. Approximately $800,000 in stolen