Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Bitcoin (BTC) continues the rebound trend from the beginning of the week, trading at around $78,230 as of April 23. U.S. Pacific Command Commander Samuel Paparo said in a congressional hearing that the U.S. government operates Bitcoin nodes to conduct cybersecurity tests, but does not participate in mining. Tesla’s first-quarter Bitcoin holdings remain unchanged, and its digital-asset impairment loss is $173 million.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, AKESO (AKESO 09926.HK) has dropped by 6% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated on April 22 that Nvidia has not sold its H200 AI chips to Chinese customers, citing lack of Beijing approval and China's prioritization of investment in domestic suppliers, according to Reuters. The Trump administration cleared some China-bound H200

Gate News message, April 23 — Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, testified before Congress that the U.S. government is operating a Bitcoin network node for cybersecurity-related testing but is not participating in mining. Paparo stated that the military views Bitcoin as a

Robinhood, a US trading platform, announced on April 22 that its venture fund invested $75 million in OpenAI as it seeks to provide retail investors access to private technology companies, according to Reuters. The investment comes as OpenAI has attracted strong investor interest amid a rush by

On April 23, Bitcoin reclaimed above $78,000. On April 22, U.S. President Donald Trump, during an interview with Fox News reporter Martha MacCallum, confirmed that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations do not have a set timeline, and denied a report that the U.S. media outlet Axios cited the same day, which referred to a "3 to 5 day window period" attributed to U.S. officials.

Tesla’s lucrative energy storage unit, offsetting waning vehicle sales, fell 15% in Q1 2026 deployments; demand hinges on project timing, solar/wind trends, and AI data-center storage, with capex over $20B heightening cash-flow risk. Abstract: This article analyzes Tesla's energy storage business, showing it as a higher-margin counterweight to a slipping vehicle division. It notes a 15% drop in first-quarter 2026 deployments, explores potential causes such as project timing and market slowdowns, and highlights growth in Megapack and data-center storage. Revenue has risen markedly from 2021 to 2025, and the unit funds capital expenditure, with expected 2026 capex above $20 billion. The piece discusses market headwinds from slower U.S. solar/wind development and the volatility of energy results, described as 'lumpy' due to project timing, and assesses implications for Tesla's cash flow.

Gate News message, April 23 — Keppel reported a slight decline in first-quarter net profit on April 23, with lower contributions from its real estate division offset partially by stronger results from infrastructure and connectivity segments. The company flagged limited direct exposure to the

TSMC ADR (U.S. stock ticker: TSM) surged more than 5% yesterday, closing at a record high of $387.44. Using a new Taiwan dollar exchange rate of 31.49, the implied price for Taiwan stock 2330 should be 2,440 yuan. As capital expenditures continue to expand, TSMC will delay the introduction of ASML High-NA EUV equipment. The R&D team has successfully unlocked additional potential on top of existing equipment and continues to advance the process roadmap. TSM sets a new record high as foreign investors widely raise target prices Recently, TSMC has benefited from the rapid growth in the AI chip application market, with its ADR share price hitting a new high. Several foreign brokerage firms also raised their target prices based on their financial forecasts. Among them, Barclays raised its target price from $450 to $470. TSMC ADR closed yesterday at a record high of $387.44

Bitcoin markets are showing signs of a potential bottom as improving price action brings recent buyers back to breakeven. Grayscale points to strengthening positioning as a key signal that sentiment may be shifting toward more bullish conditions. Key Takeaways: Grayscale signaled bitcoin may

Gate News message, April 23 — According to SoSoValue, XRP spot ETFs recorded net inflows of $2.41 million yesterday (April 22 ET). Bitwise XRP ETF (XRP) accounted for the entire daily inflow, bringing its historical cumulative net inflows to $419 million. As of press time, total assets under

Gate News message, April 23 — Xinyang (SY.US) and Jinbo Biotech (920982.BJ) announced a strategic partnership on April 22, with Jinbo's new collagen product Weiyi Beauty ColPact being exclusively supplied to Xinyang Youth Clinic. Xinyang launched "Miracle Collagen" based on this product for facial a

Gate News message, April 23 — Singapore-based jeweler Mustafa Gold has partnered with asset management firm FundBridge Capital and tokenization platform Libeara to launch MG999, a yield-bearing digital token that tracks gold prices. The token provides investors with gold exposure while generating re

Gate News message, April 23 — Japan's Nikkei 225 index (Japan's primary stock benchmark) broke through the 60,000-point mark for the first time today, reaching a new all-time high. South Korea's KOSPI index (South Korea's benchmark equity index) also hit a record high, climbing over 1% on the day.

Gate News message, April 23 — South Korea's central bank released preliminary data showing first-quarter GDP growth of 1.7% quarter-over-quarter, significantly exceeding market expectations of 0.9% and rebounding sharply from the previous quarter's 0.2% contraction. Year-over-year growth

Gate News message, April 23 — U.S. stock index futures (contracts based on major U.S. equity benchmarks) and spot precious metals fell sharply, while international crude oil prices dropped significantly. WTI crude oil (West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. benchmark for oil pricing) plunged 11% in a si

Gate News message, April 23 — Bank of America economists and strategists have adjusted their forecast for the Bank of Japan's next interest rate hike, now expecting the central bank to tighten monetary policy in June rather than April, citing Middle East tensions as a key factor affecting the

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, XTIUSD (WTI Crude USOIL) has surged by 2% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Gate News message, April 23 — Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stated yesterday evening (April 22) via social media that Iran welcomes dialogue and agreements, and will continue to maintain this position. Pezeshkian emphasized that U.S. breach of commitments, implementation of sanctions, and

Kalshi taps Pyth as data provider for Commodities Hub, launching binary-event markets on oil, lithium, soybeans, with dozens of live contracts; emphasizes 24/7 price discovery beyond traditional exchanges. Abstract: Kalshi has named Pyth, a crypto oracle, as the data provider for its newly launched Commodities Hub, enabling event-based contracts on major commodities. Dozens of markets cover price moves in Brent, lithium, soybeans, and more, with binary bets on rising or falling prices. The platform argues that 24/7 price discovery is increasingly essential as geopolitical events unfold outside traditional exchange hours.