Gate Crypto Flash News and Market Updates

MicroStrategy now holds 815,061 BTC, surpassing BlackRock after buying 34,164 BTC for $2.54B; reserve ~$61.6B with cost basis ~$75.5k. Unrealized profit ~ $242M; 6.2% April yield (9.5% YTD).

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, XUNCE (XUNCE 03317.HK) has surged by 8% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Gate News message, April 22 — RD InnoVest, a subsidiary of RD Technologies, announced on April 20 that it has obtained Type 1 and Type 4 licenses from Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). Type 1 authorizes dealing in securities, while Type 4 permits advising on securities. The

Gate News message, April 22 — SoFi Crypto added XRP deposit support to its platform on April 21, but the launch drew user backlash over the bank's continued restriction on withdrawing crypto to external

Gate News message, April 22 — Tether's flagship stablecoin, USDT, has reached a record circulating supply of $188 billion, according to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino. The milestone builds on early March levels when USDT's market cap stood at $184 billion, representing approximately 58% of the $315 billio

Gate News message, April 22 — Ethereum surged past the $2,400 mark today, trading at $2,400.85 with a 24-hour gain of 3.58% according to major CEX data.

Hyperinsight notes a BTC short whale was liquidated twice near $78k, losing 40 BTC (~$3.11M)—its eighth weekly liquidation—then re-entered a 40x short with $30k, now $310k notional, with liquidation at $79,085.

Bitcoin perpetual open interest rose 5.79% to $59.615B across major exchanges; Gate accounted for $5.178B of the total, while three major CEXs held $10.316B, $3.533B and $4.709B.

Abstract: Trump's Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh argues digital assets are already part of U.S. finance, rejects a central bank digital currency, and favors market-led crypto innovation. He disclosed more than $100 million in crypto holdings, inviting questions about independence. Summary: Warsh, Trump's Fed nominee, says digital assets are integral to U.S. finance, rejects a CBDC, and favors market-driven crypto innovation; he disclosed more than $100 million in crypto holdings, raising independence concerns.

ASMPT lifts Q2 revenue guidance to $540–600m on AI-driven demand; Q1 revenue was $507.9m with record bookings. Growth from TCB and HBM4, photonics, wire/die bonding, and AI-driven SMT demand; SMT segment options under review. ASMPT announced a higher second-quarter revenue outlook of $540 million to $600 million, driven by AI-related semiconductor demand, following first-quarter revenue of $507.9 million and record bookings. Growth is led by Thermo-Compression Bonding tools for logic chips, HBM4 modules, and photonics for data centers, with contributions from wire/die bonding and AI-driven SMT demand. The company reported no material impact from the Iran conflict and is evaluating strategic options for its SMT Solutions Segment to focus on the higher-growth Semiconductor Solutions Segment.

Global risk appetite rose on easing Middle East tensions, lower energy prices, and strong institutional support, pushing equities to new highs; gold held gains while crypto and ETFs posted modest moves. Global risk sentiment improved as tensions eased and energy prices fell, with equities at highs, gold firm, and crypto modestly higher; regulatory steps included France backing euro stablecoins and Circle's USDC Bridge.

Gate News message, April 22 — A major Bitcoin whale, identified by address 0xa3d843b6a057504284006bef6f34a2e9bc80fb6b, opened a 10x leveraged long position early this morning, according to Hyperinsight monitoring. The position is currently worth $27.4 million at an average entry price of $76,272,

Iran's envoy says talks can start once Washington ends its naval blockade and ceases ceasefire violations; signals of a possible lift, with markets moving as metals rise and the dollar and oil fall. Abstract: The piece reports that Iran's UN envoy is ready to negotiate immediately if the U.S. ends its blockade and ceases ceasefire violations, citing Tasnim News Agency; it notes signals of a possible lift and related market reactions.

Gate News message, April 22 — Bitcoin surged above $78,000 this morning following Trump's extension of a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran. The ceasefire, mediated by Pakistan, was extended just before the original two-week agreement was set to expire. As BTC approaches $80,000, Jack Yi,

Gate News message, April 22 — Thailand's largest hospitality group, Minor International, is seeking to list a real estate investment trust (Reit) on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) before the end of 2026 to fund the development of branded residences. The Reit will be seeded with 14 hotels—12 in

Gate News message, April 22 — Just 15 minutes before U.S. President Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire agreement with Iran, traders placed a $430 million bet on falling oil prices. This marks the third such wager this month and the fourth since the conflict began, demonstrating a pattern

Shyam Sridhar argues Ethereum's openness and transparency foster developer trust and participation, contrasting with backdoors in banks, platforms, and AI providers. Abstract: The article reports Ethereum Foundation researcher Shyam Sridhar's view that Ethereum's openness and transparency are core to developer trust and engagement. He contrasts these properties with backdoors in traditional systems such as banks and tech platforms, arguing that openness sustains ecosystem growth.

Gate News message, April 22 — The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) declined 10 points in short-term trading to 98.28, according to Gate's market data.

Abstract: This article reports Japan’s FY2025 trade data, showing a 1.71 trillion yen deficit—the fifth consecutive—driven by imports growing slowly despite 4% export gains led by semiconductors. It notes surging U.S. crude and LNG exports, with weaker auto and semiconductor equipment shipments to the United States due to tariffs. Summary: Japan posted a 1.71 trillion yen FY2025 trade deficit, exports up 4% on semiconductors, imports up 0.5%; U.S. energy exports rose, but auto and semiconductor equipment shipments to the U.S. fell due to tariffs.