Canada's wholesale sales increased by 2% in February, according to Jin10. This figure fell short of the anticipated 2.3% growth. The previous month's sales had declined by 1%. The data reflects a mixed performance in the wholesale sector, with the February increase not fully meeting market expectations.

In an article, Bitget CEO Gracy Chen introduced that the IPO Prime product launched by Bitget in partnership with Republic has four core advantages: Regarding the underlying assets, it holds real SpaceX equity through an SPV and tokenizes it, with Bitget acting as a participant to guarantee token redemption; in terms of compliance, Republic has a complete compliance system and rich experience in pre-IPO issuance; regarding participation methods, it supports both primary market subscription and secondary market circulation, allowing users to acquire tokens at lower prices; and in terms of liquidity, the preSPAX market capitalization is approximately $60 million, significantly higher than the approximately $5 million market capitalization of similar products, providing a better trading experience.

The New York Federal Reserve's manufacturing index for April recorded a value of 11, exceeding the anticipated -0.5 and the previous value of -0.2. According to Jin10, this unexpected rise indicates a stronger-than-expected performance in the manufacturing sector. The index, which measures the level of general business conditions in New York's manufacturing industry, suggests an improvement in economic activity compared to previous months. Analysts had predicted a slight decline, but the actual figures show resilience in the sector, potentially signaling positive momentum for the broader U.S. economy.

Key TakeawaysX has rolled out smart cashtag functionality on iPhone in the US and Canada, letting users view live price charts and crypto data directly in the appCanadian users can trade stocks and crypto through a partnership with online brokerage Wealthsimple; the trading feature has not yet launched in the USX head of product Nikita Bier confirmed cashtags are "just the first step" in making X the top destination for finance and cryptoPolymarket partner Tat Thang argues X is building a Web3 equivalent of China's WeChat Pay, with crypto transaction fees as the core revenue driverThe launch follows X's recent purge of crypto bots, which Thang described as a mandatory compliance sweep ahead of deploying consumer financial productsX has launched smart cashtags on iPhone for users in the US and Canada, allowing real-time stock and cryptocurrency price data to surface directly within posts on the platform -- the first concrete step in Elon Musk's push to transform X into a full-service financial super app.The new feature lets users tag a specific asset or smart contract address when posting a ticker symbol. Tapping the tag displays live price charts and related posts, bringing financial data into the social feed without requiring users to leave the app.Canada Gets Trading, US NextCanadian users have an additional capability: direct trading of stocks and crypto through a partnership between X and Wealthsimple, a Canadian online brokerage. The trading integration has not yet launched in the United States, though X head of product Nikita Bier indicated that a rollout for web, Android, and global markets is planned in the near future."Cashtags are just the first step in our commitment to be the best destination for the finance and crypto community," Bier said in a post on Tuesday, framing the launch as the beginning of a broader financial product push rather than a standalone feature. X Money Still on DeckThe cashtag launch arrives alongside X's previously announced plan to roll out X Money -- a peer-to-peer payments product featuring yield-bearing accounts and a cashback debit card -- which Musk said in March would launch in April. The cashtag feature and the Wealthsimple trading integration offer the clearest preview yet of how X's financial layer is being constructed ahead of that broader rollout.The WeChat Pay ThesisTat Thang, a partner at prediction market platform Polymarket, offered one of the more detailed frameworks for understanding X's financial ambitions, arguing the platform is attempting to build a Web3 equivalent of WeChat Pay -- the embedded payments system within China's dominant super app WeChat.Thang argued that crypto transaction fees represent the most durable revenue opportunity for Musk's everything app vision, given that subscription and advertising revenue can fluctuate and person-to-person fiat transfers carry zero margin. Crypto fees, by contrast, offer a scalable and structurally embedded revenue stream.He also pointed to X's hiring decisions as signals of intent -- specifically the addition of Bier, a Solana Foundation advisor, and Benji Taylor, former head of design at Coinbase's Base network -- alongside X's recent purge of crypto bots as evidence of deliberate groundwork being laid for a native financial product launch.

The U.S. export price index for March increased by 1.6%, surpassing the anticipated 1.5%, according to Jin10. The previous month's figure was revised from 1.50% to 1.9%.

Citi has established a price target of $405 for Alphabet stock, suggesting a potential upside of approximately 23% from its current price of $330. According to NS3.AI, Ronald Jose has also included GOOG in a 90-day upside Catalyst Watch, highlighting anticipated product releases and significant events expected to occur through mid-July.

A senior U.S. official stated that the United States has not yet formally agreed to extend the ceasefire agreement with Iran, although previous reports indicated that both sides had agreed in principle to extend the period to allow more time for negotiations. The official said, "The United States has not formally agreed to extend the ceasefire agreement and is still in ongoing contact with Iran to push for an agreement." Sources familiar with the matter indicated that the option of extending the ceasefire is still under discussion, but the Trump administration is hoping to finalize a potential agreement as soon as possible. (CCTV News)

Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin treasury company Strive announced a 25 basis point increase to its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (SATA) dividend yield to 13.00%, effective from April 15, 2026, and thereafter. In addition, a dividend of $1.0833 per share will be paid on May 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 1. Strive disclosed that it has purchased approximately 27 additional Bitcoins, bringing its total holdings to approximately 13,768. Under the assumption of a SATA yield of 13.00% and an average Bitcoin purchase price of $74,750, its current balance sheet structure can support the dividend payments for approximately 19.6 years. (Globenewswire)

In an interview with Fox Business, US President Donald Trump stated that he would be fired if Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell did not resign in time, adding that he would not abandon the Justice Department's investigation into Powell. Trump said, "If he doesn't leave on time, I have to fire him. I've been holding back. I want to fire him, but I hate controversy." "I hope there's no controversy. But he will be fired." Powell's term as Fed chairman expires in May, but his term as a governor runs until 2028. Powell indicated that he would serve as interim chairman if a successor is not confirmed by May. Trump's allies had hoped Powell would also resign from his governorship by then, but Powell stated that he had no intention of resigning until the Justice Department's investigation into a renovation project was "truly and thoroughly over." Trump, however, hinted that there were no plans to end the investigation, saying, "It has to be cleared up." (Jinshi)

OpenClaw maintainer Onur Solmaz has publicly addressed recent negative criticism surrounding the open-source AI agent project. According to NS3.AI, Solmaz emphasized that OpenClaw remains neutral, does not engage in token pumping, and does not pursue commercial profit. He also refuted claims that the project is bloated, insecure, or acquired by OpenAI. Solmaz assured that the team promptly addresses vulnerabilities and continues to maintain the project as unpaid open-source work.

In less than 12 months, an employee laid off by OpenAI turned a $225 million investment into $5.5 billion, and the area he bet on was almost entirely outside the collective understanding of Wall Street.

Hong Kong, stablecoins, HSBC and securities firms enter the market simultaneously; Hong Kong stablecoins have entered the next stage. Golden Finance reports that Hong Kong has released several key signals regarding stablecoins.

For Tether, the signing of the audit contract is just the beginning. The timing of the final report, the details of the reserves it will reveal, and whether the audit opinion is unqualified are still challenges to overcome.

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Apple has taken down a malicious clone of Ledger Live after it was linked to a $9.5 million crypto theft, highlighting persistent security vulnerabilities in mainstream app marketplaces despite ongoing enforcement efforts.

Opposition to artificial intelligence may no longer be limited to online condemnation and protests behind screens.

A fake Ledger wallet app on the App Store tricked users into entering seed phrases, leading to losses of about $9.5 million across more than 50 victims before it was removed. The scam was exposed by ZachXBT, while Apple said it had taken down the app and the developer after confirming it used bait-and-switch tactics to impersonate the real wallet service.

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The cost of accessing Donald Trump’s exclusive crypto gala has dropped more than 90% as the TRUMP memecoin continues to spiral downhill from its all time high, signaling how the memecoin could be shifting from a speculative asset to just a symbol of power and fame.

High Roller Technologies has partnered with Crypto.com to launch regulated prediction market products in the US, allowing users to trade event-based contracts across finance, sports and entertainment.