Geopolitics

Taiwan’s crypto-specific law will be implemented in 2026, and financial institutions will begin acquiring virtual asset service providers (VASP). Financial holding groups such as Fubon and Federal Bank are actively positioning themselves to accelerate the integration of traditional finance with the crypto industry. Emerging platforms like HOYA BIT are gaining competitiveness. With the regulations rolling out, the market expects demand for virtual assets to increase significantly.

Taiwan’s crypto-specialized legal framework will be rolled out in 2026, and financial institutions will begin acquiring virtual asset service providers (VASPs). Financial holding groups such as Fubon and the United Bank of Taiwan have been actively positioning themselves, accelerating the integration of traditional finance with the crypto industry. Emerging platforms such as HOYA BIT are showing strong competitiveness. The market expects that once the regulations are implemented, demand for virtual assets will increase significantly.

Gate News message: On April 10, U.S. and Iranian delegations are expected to hold talks in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, on April 11. As of now, Islamabad has increased its security measures, and the media center has begun operations. According to CCTV, as of now, there is no clear information on the specific timing and format of the talks. There are reports that in the first phase, the U.S. and Iran may not hold face-to-face talks; instead, each side may meet with Pakistan first, and then decide whether to proceed with direct talks between the U.S. and Iran.

Gate News update: On April 10, according to market sources, on April 11, U.S. Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), requesting an investigation into oil trades related to remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump about Iran.

Trump warned that if peace talks with Iran fail, U.S. warships are ready to deploy advanced weapons for a military strike. He expressed doubts about his commitments to Iran and said he would soon know the outcome of the negotiations.

Gate News message. On April 10, the spokesperson of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards’ Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Iran, said in a statement released on the 10th that due to repeated breaches of trust by the United States and Israel in the past, Iran’s armed forces remain in full readiness, prepared to open fire at any time. (Xinhua)

U.S. stocks rebounded after the ceasefire agreement was announced, nearing a full recovery of the losses caused by the Iran war, but the oil market remained cautious, with prices holding at elevated levels. Investors’ confidence in future economic and political developments increased, and they may continue to add to their positions.

Gate News message: On April 10, U.S. National Economic Council Director of the White House, Hassett, said the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened within two months. In addition, Hassett said the Federal Reserve still has room to cut interest rates, and this outlook will be very solid.

Amid the impact of the Iran war, a certain CEX offered about 1,000 temporary relocation options for its employees in the UAE, including to places such as Hong Kong. Its UAE operations remain normal, and global user services are unaffected. This move is intended to address disruptions to cryptocurrency activities caused by regional conflicts.

Gate News message: On April 10, U.S. Vice President Vance said that Trump has provided very clear guidance for the negotiations, is looking forward to talks with Iran, and believes that the negotiations with Iran will be positive.

Gate News message: On April 10, the U.S. dollar spot index has fallen cumulatively by about 1.4% this week, marking the largest weekly drop since January. After the CPI data was released, market trading strategies focused on buying the U.S. dollar and oil. The foreign exchange market has now entered a news-headline-driven trading phase, and progress in the Iran-U.S. negotiations amid a fragile ceasefire is becoming the new focal point.

The crypto market has seen a 1.14% decline, with Bitcoin and Ethereum experiencing slight gains. Top gainers include PEPE and IRISnet. DeFi TVL increased, while NFT sales dropped. Notable events include xAI suing Colorado and South Korea tightening crypto regulations.

Gate News message. On April 10, Pakistani media confirmed that an Iranian delegation has arrived to begin negotiations. The main round of talks between Iran and the United States will be held in Pakistan tomorrow (April 11), and the discussions will focus on two issues: opening the Strait of Hormuz and extending the ceasefire.

Circle’s Chief Strategy Officer Dante Disparte responded to the Drift Protocol theft incident, emphasizing that freezing USDC is being carried out according to law, calling for stronger coordination between law and technology, and suggesting that DeFi protocols should draw on protection mechanisms from traditional markets to advance legal protection of property rights and financial privacy.

Banks such as Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) and investment banks like Goldman Sachs predict that gold may rebound in the long term, mainly driven by central bank demand, geopolitical uncertainty, and expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. ANZ expects the gold price to reach $5,800 by year-end, while Goldman Sachs maintains a $5,400 outlook, saying that central bank gold purchases will be a support factor.

Gate News Message, April 10, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Lavanchi said today at a meeting attended by representatives of foreign diplomatic missions in Iran and international organizations that all parties have reached consensus, and Iran’s Ten-Point Plan will serve as the basis for negotiations. He emphasized that Iran has always welcomed diplomacy and dialogue, but it will never accept dialogue based on false information, intended to deceive, and meant to pave the way for a renewed military aggression against Iran. (CCTV News)

Gate News message, April 10, the Kremlin issued a statement regarding special envoy Dmitryev’s visit to the U.S. The Kremlin said that this trip was not a restart of peace talks on Ukraine, and that Dmitryev did not negotiate on the Ukraine issue. The Kremlin emphasized that Russia is seeking peace rather than a ceasefire; as long as Ukraine’s President Zelensky makes a decision, peace can be achieved today. In addition, the Kremlin noted that a ceasefire for Orthodox Easter has humanitarian significance.

Bitcoin prices fell to $70,981 amid uncertainty over a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, affecting market confidence. While Bitcoin saw a minor decrease, altcoins like Ether and Solana faced sharper declines, and global risk assets struggled with tightening monetary policy.

Gate News message, on April 10, according to market news, a chief adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine and Russia have reached reciprocal commitments for a short ceasefire during Easter.

Gate News update. On April 10, a senior Lebanese official said that Lebanon plans to take part in a meeting in Washington next week to discuss and announce a ceasefire. The official noted that the ceasefire is a prerequisite for further negotiations.