The $100 anchor point was once the cornerstone of Strategy's fundraising magic. This perpetual motion machine of fundraising, built by Michael Saylor to buy Bitcoin, is now stuck.

A senior Pakistani government official has expressed optimism about a significant development in the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran. According to NS3.AI, the official's expectations were reported by Saudi media outlet Al-Hadath. The discussions are aimed at addressing longstanding issues between the two nations, with hopes for a resolution that could impact regional stability.

Revolut has announced its decision to terminate precious metals trading services in over 30 European Economic Area (EEA) markets by June 15, 2026. According to NS3.AI, customers will have the option to manually sell their holdings until the specified date. After June 15, any remaining positions will be liquidated at market rates, with commission fees being refunded. Despite this change, Revolut's cryptocurrency services will continue to operate. This follows the company's acquisition of a MiCA license in Cyprus and the introduction of Revolut X in the same markets earlier this year.

Pakistani officials say a second round of talks between the US and Iran is expected to take place.

The Central Bank of Türkiye reported that its gold reserves, measured by international standards, increased by 30.68 tons to 730.57 tons in the week ending April 17. (Jinshi)

Spot silver has seen its daily gains expand to 1.00%, currently trading at $76.18 per ounce. According to Jin10, this marks a notable increase in the precious metal's value.

According to Saudi media outlet alhadath, a senior Pakistani government official predicts a major breakthrough in the US-Iran negotiations today.

1. Polymarket adds Steam account login option; 2. Saturn increases its STRC holdings, total value $33 million; 3. Israeli Defense Minister says: waiting for US agreement to "completely eliminate the Iranian regime"; 4. Balancer hackers swap 7,000 ETH for 204.7 BTC, worth approximately $15.88 million; 5. Whales deposit 2.2 million TRUMP into Binance, losing $398,000 after one month; 6. Iranian Vice President says Iran will retaliate severely against attacks on Iranian energy facilities; 7. Glassnode: Hyperliquid whales continue to increase their long positions, indicating strong bullish sentiment among large investors; 8. Aave Chan founder proposes establishing a depository to repay Aave's shortfall with profits; 9. Iranian Foreign Minister speaks with Palestinian officials to discuss the current situation; 10. Ethereum network 24-hour transaction fees reach $2.7 million, surpassing Hyperliquid.

Bitcoin's 30-day correlation with the Dollar Index has dropped to -0.90, marking the most negative level since September 2022. According to NS3.AI, this indicates a significant inverse relationship between the two assets. TradingView data further reveals a correlation squared of 0.81, though it is noted that bitcoin's continuous trading can affect the accuracy of this reading.

Perpetual contracts have been a significant part of the cryptocurrency market for the past decade, offering traders the ability to speculate on the future price of digital assets without an expiration date. According to PANews, these financial instruments have been both a boon and a bane for traders, with their high leverage potential leading to substantial gains and devastating losses. The nature of perpetual contracts allows for continuous trading, which can lead to increased volatility and risk. Traders often face challenges such as sudden market movements, which can result in forced liquidations or '爆仓' (explosive positions). This phenomenon occurs when a trader's position is automatically closed due to insufficient margin, leading to significant financial losses. Another issue associated with perpetual contracts is the '死亡螺旋' (death spiral), where a rapid decline in asset prices triggers a cascade of liquidations, further driving down prices. This can create a self-reinforcing cycle of losses, impacting both individual traders and the broader market. Despite these risks, perpetual contracts remain popular due to their flexibility and the potential for high returns. Traders are advised to exercise caution and employ risk management strategies to mitigate potential losses. As the market continues to evolve, the role of perpetual contracts in the cryptocurrency ecosystem is likely to remain a topic of discussion and analysis.

According to official sources, Gate's first pre-IPO project, SpaceX (SPCX), raised nearly $395 million. Simultaneously, users participating in the GUSD staking pool can also enjoy an annualized return of approximately 2.90%, further improving capital utilization efficiency. Regarding pricing, the SPCX IPO subscription price was $590, and the current pre-market price has risen to $600.99.

The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned Cambodian Senator Kok An and 28 individuals for their alleged involvement in large-scale “pig butchering” scam operations across Cambodia.

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KuCoin has launched its KuCard in Australia, letting users spend crypto directly at Mastercard merchants with automatic conversion to fiat at checkout. The service, built with Immersve, supports USDC and 37 trading pairs and works with Apple Pay and Google Pay for everyday payments.

Morgan Stanley has launched a dedicated stablecoin reserve portfolio, signaling a deeper push by traditional finance into the rapidly evolving digital asset ecosystem.

Robinhood has received in-principle approval from Singapore’s MAS to move closer to offering brokerage services, including trading, custody and investment products. It still needs to meet regulatory conditions before it can officially launch in the country.

On April 24, 2026, DeepSeek V4 preview version was officially released.

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With support from various sectors of the industry, AAVE is gradually stabilizing its situation, demonstrating the resilience of a veteran giant. Spark is rising with the momentum, but will also face long-term operational challenges after the liquidity dividend fades.

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