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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 — Thinking Machines Lab, an AI startup founded by former OpenAI executive Mira Murati, has signed a cloud infrastructure deal with Google Cloud valued at a single-digit billion US dollars. The agreement marks the company's first partnership with a major cloud provider

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

Over 24h, $463M liquidated: longs $109M, shorts $353M. BTC longs $23.5M, shorts $190M; ETH longs $28.3M, shorts $94.6M. 108,885 traders liquidated; largest $7.51M on BTCUSDT. Abstract: The 24-hour market snapshot shows heavy short liquidations totaling $353M, with BTC and ETH contributing sizable losses; 108,885 traders were liquidated, the largest single loss $7.51M on BTCUSDT.

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 — M, an India-based AI concierge startup founded by Kabeer Biswas, has raised $10.9 million in seed funding from Peak XV Partners, Blume Ventures, and Cred. Peak XV invested approximately $4.96 million, Blume Ventures contributed $3.97 million, and Cred invested $1.98 mil

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

Gate News message, April 23 — Investment bank TD Cowen has identified five major obstacles facing the passage of the Clarity Act, beyond the stablecoin yield issue, according to The Block. The first obstacle is that the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) currently has only one

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.

Pakistan reports Iran open to resuming face-to-face talks amid a ceasefire, with a possible second round soon; mediators note Iran's positive signals despite Hormuz seizures, while prerequisites for participation remain undisclosed. Abstract: This article notes that Pakistani mediators have received positive signals from Iran about restarting direct negotiations with the United States, potentially within days, even as Iran seized two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The ceasefire has reopened diplomatic channels, and both sides appear open to talks, though it does not disclose whether U.S. clearance of Hormuz is a prerequisite for a second round.

Gate News message, April 23 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on social media on the evening of April 22 that Israel is prepared to respond to all scenarios, both defensively and offensively. Israeli Defense Forces Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi said that given the fragility of

Gate News message, April 23 — Trump Media & Technology Group CEO Devin Nunes resigned Tuesday evening, with Kevin McGurn assuming the role of interim CEO, according to Bloomberg. The company's stock has plummeted approximately 90% from its 2022 peak of $97.54, closing at $9.73 on Wednesday with a m

Trading 212 UK reported 2025 revenue of £277.6m (+71%), net profit £92.2m and PBT £123.1m, with rapid user growth, higher marketing spend, and a stronger balance sheet; post-year, it restructured CFD hedging and gained pension approval. Abstract: This article summarizes Trading 212 UK Limited's 2025 performance, highlighting revenue growth to £277.6m, net profit of £92.2m, and pre-tax profit of £123.1m, driven by expanding users and higher investment in marketing and infrastructure. It notes a stronger balance sheet, a post-year restructuring of CFD hedging, and regulatory approval to launch a Self-Invested Personal Pension product.

Gate News message, April 22 — Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said the country's Foreign Ministry has sent a letter to the U.S. Ambassador demanding clarification on the involvement of two American security personnel in an illegal drug laboratory dismantling operation in northern Mexico. Shein

TSMC plans to open an Arizona facility by 2029 to enable CoWoS and 3D-IC packaging locally, expanding advanced packaging for higher density and vertical chip integration.

SK Hynix posts Q1 operating profit of 37.6 trillion won and revenue of 52.6 trillion won, up sharply on AI-driven demand for DRAM and NAND and the shift to real-time inference.

Summary: Iran's foreign minister condemns the U.S. March strike on the destroyer Denah as an unprecedented war crime, pledging legal and political action and saying the attack breached humanitarian law and the 1949 Geneva Conventions. Abstract: Iran condemns the U.S. March strike on the destroyer Denah as an unprecedented war crime and vows to pursue all legal and political avenues to hold the perpetrators accountable, asserting violations of international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions.