Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

A whale address was liquidated for $10.3 million in long positions after a sudden oil price drop, resulting in a $1.14 million loss, as reported by Lookonchain. The positions involved crude oil futures benchmarks.

Naver raised about $1.1 billion through a dual-currency green bond issuance amid strong investor demand. This marks the first such issuance by a South Korean private company in six years, with proceeds allocated to eco-friendly projects.

Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan reported strong economic performance driven by exports, services, and goods trade, alongside steady consumption and rising private investment. He emphasized the city's robust stock market and the need for financial stability to enhance competitiveness.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, ZHIPU (ZhiPu 02513.HK) has dropped by 6% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

21Shares updates its Hyperliquid ETF filing, confirming the stock ticker THYP, which is seen as an adjustment in response to SEC comments. This move increases the likelihood of the ETF being listed. Compared with Bitwise’s HYPE ETF, the latter has already announced a 0.67% management fee, one of the highest in the market. The Hyperliquid platform’s strong fundamentals attract attention, but given the uncertainty around inflows of meme-coin ETF funds, market demand still needs to be watched.

World Bank President Ajay Banga announced plans to mobilize $80 billion to $100 billion to aid countries affected by the Middle East conflict. This includes $20-$25 billion through a crisis response window and $30-$40 billion from repurposing existing projects.

Kevin Warsh, nominated for Federal Reserve Chair, reported investments in over 20 digital asset companies. His portfolio includes DeFi platforms, blockchain networks, and Web3 projects. The Senate Banking Committee may advance his nomination, raising potential conflict of interest concerns.

Billionaire Tim Draper predicts that Bitcoin will rise to $250k within 18 months, mainly due to inflation pressure and a weakening U.S. dollar. While his prediction is appealing, it hasn’t been met over the past six years, and his personal holdings may affect the assessment. Market conditions and the impact of regulatory policies on prices must be taken into account.

Shin Hyun-song, nominated as Bank of Korea governor, discussed the future coexistence of Korean won stablecoins at a parliamentary hearing. He emphasized plans to enhance the digital currency ecosystem, including Project Hangang Phase 2 and participation in the Agora project for cross-border payments.

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to rise, reaching $74,670 on April 15. On the X platform, Cashtags were launched in the United States and Canada, integrating real-time financial data and trading. With the Bitcoin halving underway, there are only 105,000 blocks left until the next reward halving. Market sentiment is optimistic, and the US stock market also recorded gains. Among various crypto-news updates, the ARIA token price has crashed, and events such as Virginia’s new law incorporating digital assets have been reported.

Kraken has confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO, valued at $13.3 billion after Deutsche Börse Group invested $200 million. Despite a recent freeze due to market conditions, BTC's rebound has renewed interest.

One 97 Communications, parent of Paytm, became majority Indian-owned by March 2026, with domestic investors raising their stake to 50.3%. This shift followed a profitable quarter for Paytm, reporting a net profit of 2.3 billion rupees and aligning with regulatory changes.

On April 15, the Hang Seng Index rose 1.14% and the Hang Seng Tech Index increased by 2.26%, driven by gains in tech stocks like Baidu and Alibaba, as well as positive movement in the semiconductor sector.

The U.S. International Trade Commission partially ruled on manufacturing machines under Section 337, reviewing economic factors for domestic industry requirements while not addressing other case aspects. Comments are due by April 28, 2026.

China's lithium battery exports surged 50% in Q1 2026, driven by preemptive shipments before a tax rebate cut. This increase comes amid heightened energy security concerns due to Middle East conflicts, significantly boosting profits for manufacturers like Ningbo Deye Technology.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, XUNCE (XUNCE 03317.HK) has dropped by 4% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Spot Silver reached $80 per ounce on April 15, achieving a 0.58% intraday gain, marking its highest price since March 18, according to Jin10.

On April 15, Bitcoin rebounded about 6% after Trump said Iran is seeking to reach an agreement, breaking above $75,000. Expectations for the resumption of U.S.-Iran negotiations warmed up, lifting Asian stock markets. Technically, roughly $6 billion worth of short positions were forced to close, accelerating the rebound. Analysts said that if the U.S.-Iran situation continues to ease, Bitcoin could break through $80,000, and they predicted it may reach $150,000 by year-end.

NCSOFT plans to distribute 80,576 treasury shares, valued at around $14 million, to boost employee motivation and shareholder value. The allocation, occurring on April 24, follows the company's recent name change and approval of a share retention plan.

21Shares US has revised its Hyperliquid ETF filing (ticker THYP) following SEC feedback, as reported by Bloomberg's James Seyffart. Management fee details remain undisclosed.