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2026-04-13
22:01

Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo leaves the legal industry and fully transitions to crypto and technology consulting

Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo announced that he will take on the role full-time as a crypto and technology adviser, continuing to push the development of digital currencies and financial technology. He had been dubbed “Crypto Dad” for his support of the crypto industry, and after stepping down he has provided consulting services to multiple organizations.
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BlackRock restores its overweight position in US stocks, saying that the impact of the Middle East conflict is manageable and that AI-driven earnings expectations are rising

BlackRock strategists have again turned bullish on U.S. stocks, taking an overweight view. They believe the impact of the Middle East conflict on the global economy is manageable, and that corporate earnings forecasts are rising. The recent ceasefire and the resumption of shipping are seen as positive signals—especially with the technology sector performing strongly.
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19:32

BTC 15-minute rise of 0.74%: Trading volume surges and whale inflows in sync push prices higher

From 19:15 to 19:30 (UTC) on 2026-04-13, the BTC price rose by 0.74% in the short term. The price range was 72,320.5 to 72,907.8 USDT, and the amplitude reached 0.81%. During this period, market attention increased rapidly, trading activity noticeably intensified, and key on-chain and exchange metrics rose in sync. The main driving force behind this abnormal move was a sharp surge in spot and derivatives trading volume in a short time. Within the anomaly window, BTC spot and derivatives trading volumes reached approximately $350 million and $680 million, respectively, both up about 67% compared with the prior cycle, indicating that the upward momentum was strongly supported.
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ETH 15-minute price up 0.62%: Derivatives funding inflows and long position openings converge, driving price volatility

2026-04-13 19:15 to 2026-04-13 19:30 (UTC), ETH contract candlestick data shows a return rate of +0.62%. The price fluctuated between 2228.17 and 2244.91 USDT, with a swing amplitude of 0.75%. Investor attention increased; short-term volatility intensified. Market orders were led primarily by aggressive buy orders, amplifying changes in market sentiment. The main driver behind this unusual move is the large-scale inflow of funds into the derivatives market and the concentrated opening of long positions. Specifically, this period saw ETH derivatives market Open Int
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