🚀 ECB's Dolenc Warns of Inflation and Growth Risks Amid Iran Conflict
European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Dolenc has expressed concerns about the potential negative impact of the ongoing conflict in Iran on inflation and economic growth. According to Jin10, Dolenc highlighted that the continuation of the war could pose significant challenges to the economic stability of the region. The conflict's influence on energy prices and supply chains is particularly worrisome, as it may lead to increased inflationary pressures and hinder economic recovery efforts. Dolenc's remarks underscore the importance of monitoring geopolitical developments and their implications for the European economy.
Gold call options have seen a significant increase in a specific area, potentially leaving room for further upward movement. According to Jin10, while gold shows bullish sentiment, silver call options remain largely cautious, with some put options betting on a downward trend.
🚀 PRECIOUS METALS | Uzbekistan's Central Bank Reports Decline in Gold and Forex Reserves
Uzbekistan's central bank reported a decrease in its gold and foreign exchange reserves for March. According to Jin10, the reserves stood at $69 billion, down from the previous $77 billion. This decline highlights a significant reduction in the country's financial reserves over the period.
Six Swiss banks, including UBS, the largest bank in Switzerland, are planning to test a digital version of the Swiss franc by 2026. According to ChainCatcher, this initiative aims to explore the practical applications of a digital currency in real banking and financial scenarios.
🚀 Bitcoin Exchange Balances Decline as Holders Withdraw
Bitcoin balances on exchanges have been steadily decreasing, according to recent data from CryptoQuant. According to BlockBeats, over the past year, the amount of Bitcoin held on trading platforms has dropped by approximately 100,000 BTC, leaving around 867,000 BTC still stored on exchanges.
Analysts suggest that Bitcoin continues to benefit from holders who prefer to withdraw their assets from exchanges rather than repeatedly reintroducing them to the market.
🚀 CertiK's AI Auditor Identifies 86.6% of Vulnerabilities in Web3 Security Test
CertiK has introduced AI Auditor, an AI-driven audit tool that demonstrated its capability by identifying 86.6% of vulnerabilities in a test involving 35 Web3 security incidents from this year. According to NS3.AI, the tool is designed to integrate security analysis directly into development workflows. CertiK aims to further expand the AI Auditor's application into developer tools, compliance systems, and institutional monitoring frameworks.
🚀 Swiss Banks Collaborate on Testing Swiss Franc Stablecoin Use Cases
UBS and five other Swiss banks are collaborating to test use cases for a Swiss franc stablecoin. According to Odaily, this initiative aims to explore the potential applications and benefits of stablecoins within the Swiss financial system. The collaboration reflects a growing interest in digital currencies and their integration into traditional banking operations.
🚀 Binance Unveils New Yield Arena Offers with Attractive APRs
According to the announcement from Binance, the platform has introduced new offerings in its Yield Arena, providing users with opportunities to earn rewards through various products. The latest additions include Simple Earn, ETH Staking, SOL Staking, and Dual Investment, each offering competitive Annual Percentage Rates (APRs) for eligible participants.
Simple Earn products allow users to subscribe to USDC and KGST Flexible Products, offering up to 5.8% and 12% APR respectively. These rewards include exclusive Bonus Tiered APRs on top of Real-Time APR rewards. The subscription period for USDC runs from 2026-04-01 to 2026-04-30, while KGST subscriptions are available from 2026-04-07 to 2026-05-06. Additionally, Dual Investment subscribers can participate in the Monthly Challenge program, with potential rewards reaching up to $8,888 from 2026-04-01 to 2026-04-30.
The offerings also include a variety of Flexible and Locked Products, each with specific APRs and subscription limits. For instance, USDT Flexible Products offer a Real-Time APR of approximately 1% plus a 3% Bonus Tiered APR, while ETH Flexible Products provide a Real-Time APR of approximately 1.3% with a 0.1% Bonus Tiered APR. Locked Products such as NXPC, ETH, BNB, and SOL offer varying APRs and durations, with ETH Staking and SOL Staking providing dynamic APRs up to 2.5% and 5.5% respectively.
Binance reserves the right to adjust APRs at any time without prior notice, and offers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Users can redeem their assets in advance in Simple Earn Locked Products, with the principal returned to their Spot Accounts. Rewards from ongoing Launchpools are automatically distributed to users holding BNB Flexible and Locked Products positions. For more details, users are encouraged to refer to the official announcement.
🚀 Switzerland's March Unadjusted Unemployment Rate at 3.1%
Switzerland's unadjusted unemployment rate for March was reported at 3.1%, according to Jin10. This figure aligns with expectations and shows a slight decrease from the previous rate of 3.2%.
🚀 North Korean Hackers: A Growing Concern in Cybersecurity
Foresight News posted on X (formerly Twitter) highlighting the increasing threat posed by North Korean hackers in the cybersecurity landscape. The post underscores the importance of vigilance against cyber threats originating from North Korea, which have been linked to various high-profile cyber attacks globally. As cybersecurity remains a critical issue, experts emphasize the need for enhanced security measures to protect sensitive information from such malicious actors.
🚀 STOCKS | Global Markets Surge Following U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Agreement
Global stock markets experienced significant gains following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. According to Odaily, the Taiwan Weighted Index rose by 4.61% to close at 34,761.38 points. Japan's Nikkei 225 Index saw an increase of 5.39%, closing at 56,308.42 points, while South Korea's KOSPI Index climbed 6.87% to 5,872.34 points.
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index expanded its gains to 5%, with Sri Lanka's All Share Price Index rising by 4.2%. In India, both the SENSEX and NIFTY indices increased by 3.7%. European markets also showed positive movement, with the Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 5.3%, Germany's DAX futures rising 5.2%, and the FTSE 100 futures gaining 2.9%.
🚀 German Bonds Surge as Energy Prices Drop Following US-Iran Ceasefire
German bonds experienced a significant surge as energy prices fell sharply after a ceasefire was reached between the United States and Iran. Bloomberg posted on X that the agreement between the two nations led to a decrease in geopolitical tensions, which in turn affected the energy market. The decline in energy prices provided a boost to the bond market, with investors seeking safer assets amid the changing economic landscape. This development comes as part of broader market reactions to geopolitical events, highlighting the interconnectedness of global markets.
🚀 Polymarket Predicts U.S. Military Action in Iran May End by April 30
Polymarket's prediction market has seen a significant increase in the probability that U.S. President Donald Trump will announce the end of military action against Iran by April 30. According to Odaily, the probability surged to 78% before settling at 61%, marking a 30% rise over 24 hours. The total trading volume for the event contract has surpassed $15.669 million.
The contract stipulates that if Trump, the U.S. government, or military officially announces the end of the military action initiated on February 28, 2026, by the specified date (Eastern Time), the market will be deemed a 'yes.' Otherwise, it will be a 'no.' Valid statements must clearly indicate the action's conclusion. Informal statements, anonymous sources, or leaked information do not qualify. Trump's public written statements, such as posts on his "Truth Social" account, and videos on his social media accounts are considered valid. The primary basis for market determination is official statements from the U.S. government and its representatives, supplemented by consensus from other credible reports.
Previously, Trump announced a two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran and stated that the U.S. would assist in managing the increasing shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. However, his post on Truth Social did not provide details on how the U.S. would help the strait or address Iran's continued collection of passage fees from certain vessels.
🚀 Trump Announces Key Points of Iran Plan Finalized
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that significant aspects of the Iran plan have been fully agreed upon. According to Odaily, this statement was reported by Sky News in the UK.
🚀 Market Reactions to U.S.-Iran Tensions and ETH Shorting Strategy
On April 8, Jiang Zhuoer, founder of the mining pool B.TOP, announced a short position on Ethereum at $2,242. According to BlockBeats, Jiang commented on the geopolitical tensions involving U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran, suggesting that the conflict might conclude with Iran controlling the Strait of Hormuz and imposing transit fees, a situation the U.S. might not legally recognize but tacitly accept.
Jiang likened this scenario to the Suez Canal crisis of 1956, which marked the end of British imperial dominance. He noted that the bear market cycle is not yet complete, and any event-driven rallies present opportunities to increase short positions. Jiang also mentioned the possibility of renewed conflict, emphasizing that his strategy is focused on short- to medium-term operations, similar to his previous trades of going long at $1,850 and closing at $2,144.
🚀 Web3 Asset Platform Urges Projects to Improve Transparency
Web3 asset data platform RootData has issued a transparency alert on Twitter, highlighting missing information from projects such as Sentism.AI, Fortune, Ultima, Etherex, and Solomon Labs. According to ChainCatcher, RootData is calling on project teams to submit or update their data on the platform to enhance their transparency scores. RootData also plans to continue monitoring and exposing projects that lack essential information.
RootData's transparency score is designed to assess the completeness and timeliness of project information, aiming to reflect the level of disclosure. The platform urges project teams to claim their projects immediately. The transparency score ranges from A to F, with lower scores indicating less comprehensive information disclosure and higher risks of misconduct, warranting increased caution from investors.
Ethereum's buyer strength is showing signs of resurgence, according to Cointelegraph. According to BlockBeats, on-chain data and derivatives market indicators suggest a positive shift, though analysts caution that maintaining the $2,000 support level is crucial. CryptoQuant data reveals that Ethereum's net taker volume has remained positive since March 6, peaking at $140 million on March 16 and currently standing at $104 million. This metric measures the imbalance between aggressive buyers and sellers in the derivatives market.
CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost noted, "This is the first time since the last bear market that we've observed such a mechanism shift in the Ethereum derivatives market." He added that if this trend continues and the spot market along with ETFs follow suit, Ethereum could resume its upward trajectory. In terms of futures open interest, the current position is 6.4 million ETH, nearing the historical high of 7.8 million ETH set in July 2025, and has gradually increased from the low of 5 million ETH in October last year. Spot Ethereum ETF fund flows also turned positive on Monday, with a net inflow of $120 million, marking the highest single-day inflow since mid-March.
On the price front, analyst Ted Pillows stated, "As long as the $2,000 support level holds, Ethereum is poised for another rally; however, if it falls below this level, a new low for the year could follow." Glassnode's cost basis distribution data shows that over 3.5 million ETH have a holding cost concentrated around $2,000. If this area is breached, the next support lies between $1,750 and $1,800, where approximately 1.36 million ETH were accumulated. Should the price fall further below these supports, the measured target of the symmetrical triangle points to $1,460, about 30% lower than the current price.
🚀 Hyperscale Data Projects Significant Revenue Growth for Q1 2026
Hyperscale Data has announced preliminary unaudited consolidated revenue figures for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026. According to Foresight News, the company anticipates consolidated revenue of approximately $43 million to $45 million, marking a 72% to 80% increase compared to the $25 million reported in the first quarter of 2025.
The expected revenue growth is primarily attributed to contributions from its subsidiaries, Gresham and Ault Lending. The quarter includes around $10 million in revenue generated by Gresham following its bankruptcy restructuring completed in the fourth quarter of 2025, which was not accounted for in the previous year's figures. Additionally, Hyperscale Data forecasts that Ault Lending will contribute approximately $10 million in high-margin revenue for the quarter.
🚀 Ethereum Spot ETFs Saw a Total Net Outflow of $64.6704 Million Yesterday, with Fidelity's FETH Leading with a Net Outflow of $48.2093 Million
According to Odaily citing SoSoValue data, Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a total net outflow of $64.6704 million yesterday (Eastern Time, April 7).The Ethereum spot ETF with the largest single-day net outflow yesterday was Fidelity's ETF FETH, with a net outflow of $48.2093 million. Currently, FETH's historical total net inflow stands at $2.283 billion.Following that was BlackRock's ETF ETHA, with a single-day net outflow of $16.4611 million. Currently, ETHA's historical total net inflow stands at $11.607 billion.As of press time, the total net asset value of Ethereum spot ETFs is $11.979 billion, with an ETF net asset ratio (market cap as a percentage of Ethereum's total market cap) reaching 4.69%. The historical cumulative net inflow has reached $11.536 billion.
On April 8, gold stocks showed continued strength during early trading. According to Jin10, a representative from Western Gold's securities department stated that the company's stock price is influenced by multiple factors, making it difficult to determine a strict correlation with the international gold price rebound. The representative also mentioned that the company will proceed with its 2026 production plan as previously disclosed.
A representative from Xiaocheng Technology's securities department noted that the rise in the company's stock price is primarily driven by the overall recovery of the gold sector. While the rebound in gold prices may boost performance, it is not the sole factor. Other elements such as mining costs and operational models also impact the company's performance, with significant differences between domestic and international mining costs.
Chifeng Gold's securities department representative stated that the increase in gold prices positively affects the company's profits. The company has already established its production plan for 2026 and will strictly adhere to it. Mining costs are closely related to mining volume, ore grade, and capital investment. The company's annual report has yet to be disclosed, and specific performance details will be based on the report.
