On April 13, Jin10 reported that spot gold and silver prices opened lower on Monday. Spot gold fell by $70, currently trading at $4673 per ounce. Meanwhile, spot silver also opened with a decline of over 3%. According to Jin10, these movements reflect ongoing volatility in the precious metals market.

European natural gas prices experienced a significant increase during early Asia trading on Monday. Bloomberg posted on X that this surge follows U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a full blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway is a critical passage for global energy supplies, and the blockade has raised concerns about potential disruptions in the energy market.

Bitcoin's recent recovery remains precarious as geopolitical and macroeconomic challenges persist, particularly due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to Cointelegraph, Nic Puckrin, a crypto market analyst and founder of the Coin Bureau media outlet, highlighted the fragility of Bitcoin's position. He noted that even if the conflict were to end immediately, its effects would likely dominate discussions into 2026, especially in the second quarter. Puckrin expressed skepticism about any potential interest rate cuts before late in the third or fourth quarter of that year. Puckrin suggested that for Bitcoin to push toward $90,000, several conditions would need to align: a ceasefire leading to reduced geopolitical tensions, a sustained decrease in oil prices to around $80, and softer-than-expected economic data to alleviate stagflation concerns. Currently, Bitcoin is trading at approximately $71,276, with resistance anticipated around the $74,000 mark. The cryptocurrency continues to trade below its 200-day exponential moving average, indicating potential challenges ahead. The ongoing conflict has contributed to inflationary pressures, as reported by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index. This development has dampened hopes for further interest rate cuts in 2026, as such measures typically boost asset prices. Bitcoin experienced a surge of about 5.8% starting April 6, reaching over $73,000, before retreating to around $71,000 on April 11. This fluctuation followed news of unsuccessful negotiations between the US and Iran, as reported by the Kobeissi Letter. The publication described the outcome of the talks as potentially the worst-case scenario. In response to the failed negotiations, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a directive for the US military to establish a naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz. He instructed the Navy to intercept any vessel in international waters that has paid a toll to Iran, emphasizing that no one paying an illegal toll would have safe passage. Members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), responsible for setting US interest rate policy, remain divided on the prospect of further rate cuts in 2026 due to inflation concerns stemming from the conflict. The FOMC has not ruled out a potential rate hike if inflation exceeds its 2% target, as indicated in the March meeting minutes. According to the CME Fedwatch tool, there is a high probability of maintaining the current target rate range of 350-375 basis points at the upcoming meetings on April 29 and June 17, with a reduced likelihood of a rate cut at the July 29 meeting.

상품선물거래위원회(CFTC)의 마이크 셀리그(Mike Selig) 위원장은 밴더빌트 대학교 디지털 자산 서밋에서 CFTC가 법정에서 예측 시장에 대한 독점적 규제 권한을 계속해서 수호할 것이라고 밝혔다. 마이크 셀리그 위원장은 스포츠, 정치 또는 기타 분야와 관계없이 CFTC의 규제를 받는 거래소에서 합법적으로 제공되는 상품은 모두 해당 기관의 규제 범위에 속하며, 각 주 정부는 도박법을 통해 파생상품법을 대체하여 개입할 권한이 없다고 지적했다. 마이크 셀릭은 도드-프랭크 법에 따라 CFTC가 관련 상품이 공익에 위배되는지 여부를 판단할 권한이 있으며, 현재 공식 입법 절차를 통해 예측 시장에 대한 규제를 명확히 하고 있다고 강조했다. 또한 CFTC와 SEC는 지난달 최종 해석 지침을 발표하여 분류 체계를 구축함으로써 토큰화된 증권 등 자산을 처리할 때 권한과 책임이 명확히 구분되도록 했다.

Informed sources have revealed that the United Kingdom will not join the United States in a blockade operation in the Strait of Hormuz, following an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump that the US Navy would block the waterway. According to NS3.AI, a UK government spokesperson emphasized the country's commitment to freedom of navigation and stated that the UK is collaborating with France and other partners to form a coalition aimed at safeguarding the route.

AI 기술은 놀라운 속도로 발전하고 있으며, 보호해야 할 자산과 데이터를 보유한 모든 주체는 이에 각별한 주의를 기울여야 합니다. 특히 암호화폐 업계는 주요 공격 표적이 되고 있습니다.

CoinMarketCap's Altcoin Season Index currently stands at 37, indicating that the market is not experiencing an altcoin season. According to NS3.AI, this index measures the 90-day performance of the top 100 cryptocurrencies, excluding stablecoins and wrapped tokens, in comparison to Bitcoin. A value above 75 typically signals an altcoin season, where altcoins outperform Bitcoin. The current index suggests Bitcoin continues to dominate the market, with altcoins not showing significant gains relative to Bitcoin.

The Korea Insurance Development Institute and the Bank of Korea have announced a joint task force aimed at developing index insurance based on digital currency. According to NS3.AI, this initiative is part of the phase two memorandum of understanding for Project Hangang, which emphasizes digital currency and deposit tokens. The proposed insurance product will automatically pay claims in digital currency when a specified objective index meets a predetermined value.

JPMorgan is set to enhance its tokenization platform by supporting its JPM deposit token on the Canton Network this year through Kinexys. According to NS3.AI, this initiative is linked to a network that handles $350 billion in daily U.S. repo settlements. The move aims to integrate JPMorgan's tokenization capabilities with the Canton Network, potentially streamlining financial processes and enhancing efficiency in settlement operations.

Ethereum's price fluctuations could lead to substantial liquidations on major centralized exchanges. According to ChainCatcher, Coinglass data indicates that if Ethereum surpasses $2,309, the cumulative liquidation intensity of short positions on mainstream centralized exchanges will reach $798 million. Conversely, if Ethereum falls below $2,093, the cumulative liquidation intensity of long positions will amount to $581 million.

A significant bet has been placed on the Los Angeles Lakers defeating the Utah Jazz in the NBA regular season game, according to Odaily. An account with a winning probability exceeding 66% invested $200,000 on the Lakers' victory, with an average opening price of 91¢. The game between the Lakers and the Jazz commenced today at 8:30 AM UTC+8. This marks the final day of the NBA regular season. The Lakers currently hold a record of 52 wins and 29 losses, placing them third in the Western Conference, while the Jazz have a record of 22 wins and 59 losses, ranking them 15th in the same conference.

골든파이낸스가 암호화폐 및 블록체인 업계 아침 뉴스레터 《골든 모닝 8시》 3025호를 발행하여, 가장 최신의 디지털 화폐 및 블록체인 업계 소식을 전해드립니다.

중동 휴전 소식이 위험 자산에 일시적인 호재를 안겨주었지만, 월가 전략가들은 이번 전쟁이 인플레이션, 에너지 공급, 그리고 연방준비제도(Fed)의 정책 여지에 쉽게 메울 수 없는 상처를 남겼다고 경고했다.

트럼프, WLFI, 프로젝트, 풍자 게시물이 바이러스처럼 확산되다——WLFI 공동 창업자가 직접 나서 반박했으나 하나하나 반박당하다. 골든파이낸스, 시장에 진입하는 건 개인 투자자, 퇴장하는 건 재벌이다.

블랙록에서 릭 리더(Rick Rieder)는 전 세계 채권 및 다중 자산 시장에서 최대 2조 7천억 달러 규모의 자산을 관리하는 데 기여하고 있으며, 블랙록 산하 기업인 와이드 인베스트먼트 카운슬(Wide Investment Council)의 의장을 맡고 있다.

AI가 다가오고 있다——아니, 더 정확히 말하자면 이미 도래했으며, 월가의 기관과 개인 투자자들 사이에서 점점 더 널리 활용되고 있다.

‘골든 위클리’는 골든파이낸스가 선보이는 주간 블록체인 업계 요약 코너로, 한 주간의 주요 뉴스, 채굴 업계 정보, 프로젝트 동향, 기술 발전 등 업계 소식을 다룹니다.

‘석기 시대’ 수준의 위협에서 2주간의 휴전 합의가 신속히 이루어지기에 이르기까지, 이란을 둘러싼 이번 갈등은 단기간에 급격한 국면 전환을 겪었다. 표면적으로는 긴장이 완화되고 시장이 반등했으나, 더 근본적인 구조적 문제들은 여전히 해결되지 않은 채 남아 있다.

최근 《뉴욕타임스》는 장문의 탐사 보도를 통해 암호화폐 업계가 17년 동안 고민해 온 질문, 즉 ‘사토시 나카모토는 과연 누구인가?’를 다시금 제기했다.

이번 주 총 12개의 블록체인 스타트업이 6,270만 달러의 자금을 조달했다. 파로스(Pharos)는 4,400만 달러 규모의 시리즈 A 투자를 유치하며 이번 주 최대 규모의 자금 조달을 기록했다.