Gate Crypto Flash News and Market Updates

Gate News message, on April 7, the spokesperson of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, Ebrahim Rezaei, said during a television interview that Iran is preparing plans and related legislation to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, and reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz would not return to its previous state.

This article summarizes cryptocurrency news for April 7, 2026. Focus areas include the latest Bitcoin updates, the Ethereum upgrade, Dogecoin price action, real-time cryptocurrency prices, and price predictions. Today’s major events in the Web3 space include: 1、The Solana Foundation launches the dual security program STRIDE and SIRN, covering protocol assessments and incident response; 2、Troubles involving OpenAI hit Worldcoin: an Altman credibility crisis triggers a drop in the WLD price; 3、The SEC moves first: independent crypto fundraising rules will be rolled out, and the CLARITY Act is set for an escalation in its ongoing standoff.

According to on-chain analysts monitoring by Ai Yi, on April 7, a suspected Etherfi investor address again received ETHFI tokens worth $6.01 million; it has cumulatively received 54.53 million ETHFI tokens, totaling $35.9M.

In the second quarter of 2026, global Bitcoin hashrate fell by 5.8%, dropping to 1004 EH/s, putting pressure on miner profitability. Even though the United States still accounts for 37.4% of hashrate, emerging markets such as Kyrgyzstan are growing rapidly, while hashrate in Iran and Argentina is declining. The mining industry is facing a period of adjustment, with both the retirement of high-cost mining rigs and market expansion occurring at the same time.

The PENGU brand’s success in entering Walmart and Target marks its growing influence in the physical retail market. However, the PENGU token is for entertainment only and does not confer any economic rights. Holders should pay attention to market risks and to brand development updates.

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

Goldman Sachs’ research report says that technology stock valuations have become relatively cheap, making this a good time for investors to enter the market. Even though returns in the technology sector have been lackluster, its earnings performance remains strong—especially with an expected growth of 44% in the S&P 500.

Gate News message, April 7, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA, the global energy policy coordination organization) issued a statement saying that the severity of the current energy crisis is worse than the combined total of the 1973 oil crisis, the 1979 second oil crisis, and the 2002 Venezuela oil crisis, and that the world has never experienced an energy supply disruption of this scale.

XRP’s recent price fluctuations are in the $1.339 to $1.35 range, boosted by the U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks. It rose about 3% in a single day. The key resistance zone is $1.34 to $1.355; analysts say that only by breaking through this area can investors focus on higher targets. Downside support sits at $1.31 to $1.32, and if it breaks below, it could return to the consolidation range. The market is waiting for U.S. economic data, so the near-term dynamics are worth watching.

Due to the Iran situation, the Ethereum price has fallen by about 3.4%, dropping below $2,100. The market is concerned that geopolitical tensions may escalate, and technical indicators are showing a bearish trend. In the short term, it may face pressure, while the long-term direction will still depend on developments in the situation. Investors need to watch both the technical picture and geopolitical developments.

Gate News, on April 7, U.S. stock index futures for the three major benchmarks saw a quick rise. Dow Jones index futures rose 0.12%, S&P 500 index futures rose 0.03%, and Nasdaq 100 index futures edged down 0.01%.

In the first quarter of 2026, the crypto industry saw a wave of project shutdowns, with more than 80 projects ceasing operations, reflecting shifts in market patterns. Analyst Ignas believes this marks the end of the “easy money era,” and that the future will require professional and sustainable economic models. Capital is concentrating in more stable products, and speculative projects face challenges.

NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie returned to The Today Show today, but her 84-year-old mother, Nancy, is still missing in Arizona, with the kidnappers demanding a $6 million Bitcoin ransom. After 65 days of her disappearance, there has been no major progress in the case. Savannah expressed guilt, saying she believes her mother’s kidnapping may be related to her high profile.

Gate News updates: Africa’s cryptocurrency market is seeing rapid growth. According to Ripple’s latest report, the total on-chain transaction value in the region grew 52% year over year, a trend closely tied to more and more countries putting clear cryptocurrency regulatory rules in place. Countries such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Mauritius are gradually bringing digital assets under financial supervision, giving businesses and users greater confidence and thereby boosting cryptocurrency adoption rates.

Gate News message, April 7, Kalshi’s latest data shows that the market is betting on a 98% probability that the Federal Reserve will hold steady in April this year, and a 2% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut. As of now, trading volume in this prediction market has exceeded $10 million.

Gate News update, April 7, a certain CEX published data showing that in Q1 2026, amid macroeconomic uncertainty, traders tended to increase exposure to commodities risk. The exchange’s Q1 nominal trading volume reached $52.0 billion, up 300% quarter over quarter, with commodities accounting for 7.6% of all trading contracts. Its derivatives business hit a new quarterly high.

StarkWare announced on April 7 that Starknet is entering its fourth phase, aiming to improve network speed, decentralization, and privacy. New features include support for the STRK20 framework for ERC20 privacy, the strkBTC asset for redeemable Bitcoin, decentralized block validation, and progress toward full decentralization of the network. In addition, Starknet is also researching Bitcoin bridging solutions and promoting DeFi development, working toward achieving comprehensive quantum security.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said in his letter to shareholders that artificial intelligence will rapidly reshape the banking industry, with an expected investment of $19.8 billion in 2026. Although it will replace some jobs, it will also create new opportunities. Dimon reminded people to be wary of the risks brought by AI and emphasized the importance of appropriate regulation.