Federal Reserve Chairman Williams stated that monetary policy could be adjusted if necessary, but for now, a wait-and-see approach is advisable. He projects GDP growth of 2% to 2.5% this year, with the unemployment rate remaining stable. He noted the labor market situation is quite complex and expects core inflation to decline later this year. (Jinshi)

Federal Reserve official John Williams has emphasized the ongoing significance of tariffs in the inflation narrative. According to Jin10, Williams highlighted that tariffs continue to play a crucial role in shaping inflation dynamics, impacting various sectors of the economy. He noted that while other factors also contribute to inflationary pressures, tariffs remain a persistent element in the broader economic landscape. Williams' remarks underscore the complexity of inflation management and the multifaceted influences that policymakers must consider in their strategies.

While countries are still discussing the regulatory boundaries of stablecoins, South Korea has taken the issue a step further.

According to Odaily Seer, the probability of a ceasefire between the US and Iran by May 15th has dropped to 37% on Polymarket, a 45% decrease in 24 hours. The total trading volume of contracts related to the "US-Iran ceasefire" event has exceeded $107 million. The rules of this event contract state that if the US and Iran reach a formal ceasefire agreement (defined as a public announcement and mutual agreement to cease direct military action) by a specified date (11:59 PM Eastern Time), the market will mark it as "yes"; otherwise, it will be "no." A "formal ceasefire agreement" requires explicit public confirmation from both the US and Iranian governments that they have agreed to cease military hostilities against each other, or overwhelming consensus confirmed through media reports. US Vice President Vance previously reiterated that the deadline for Iran is 8 PM Eastern Time on Tuesday (8 AM Wednesday Beijing Time), and stated that Kharg Island does not signify a strategic shift. Earlier on Tuesday, two U.S. officials stated that the U.S. launched strikes on military targets on Kharg Island ahead of Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. One official said the U.S. struck more than 50 targets on the island. Officials said the strikes took place early Tuesday morning Eastern Time and did not target oil infrastructure. Trump had set Tuesday evening (Eastern Time) as the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, otherwise it would face the risk of devastating damage to its energy infrastructure. Odaily Seer continues to monitor the prediction market, seeing changes before pricing them in.

Drift has revealed that its recent $270 million exploit was the result of a six-month campaign involving fake identities, in-person meetings, and cultivated trust, rather than a flaw in smart contracts. According to NS3.AI, security leaders from ENS Labs, SVRN, Jupiter, dYdX Labs, and Jito Labs have emphasized the need for DeFi teams to consider contributors, multisigs, and operational security as critical attack surfaces. This incident highlights the importance of robust security measures in the decentralized finance sector to prevent similar breaches.

The United States is anticipating a response from Iran by 8 p.m. Eastern Time on April 7, according to BlockBeats. U.S. Vice President Vance emphasized that this is the final deadline for Iran to reply, which corresponds to 8 a.m. Wednesday in Beijing time (UTC+8). The U.S. remains confident that Iran will provide a response within the specified timeframe.

On April 7, sources from Pakistan reported ongoing efforts to facilitate negotiations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. According to BlockBeats, these discussions are at risk due to Iran's missile strikes on Saudi targets. Despite signaling flexibility in negotiations, Iran maintains its preconditions for talks.

According to Jin10, the U.S. reported a 0.6% increase in non-defense capital goods orders excluding aircraft for February. This figure surpassed the expected 0.4% growth. The previous month's data was revised from an initial 0.1% to -0.4%.

U.S. durable goods orders fell by 1.4% in February, according to Jin10. This decline was larger than the anticipated 1% drop. The previous month's figure was revised from 0.00% to a decrease of 0.5%.

The U.S. durable goods orders, excluding transportation, increased by 0.8% in February, surpassing the expected 0.4%, according to Jin10. The previous month's figure was revised from 0.40% to 0.3%.

Crypto hedge fund Split Capital has returned funds to its investors and ceased operations. According to NS3.AI, the decision comes as the founder, Zaheer Ebtikar, transitions to a new role at Plasma. This move marks a significant shift in Ebtikar's career, as he joins the team at Plasma, a company known for its innovative approaches in the cryptocurrency sector. The closure of Split Capital reflects broader trends in the crypto hedge fund industry, where market dynamics and investor sentiment continue to evolve.

Over the past week, the crypto community has been repeatedly struck by the same signal: the quantum hardware barrier to crack Bitcoin has just experienced a precipitous drop.

Artificial Intelligence, the Overrated Individual: A Survival Guide for "One-Person Companies" in China (Jinse Finance) Automation is one path, but not the only one.

2026 has not been a good year for crypto companies as more and more projects are finding it harder and harder to make ends meet.

Iran, JPMorgan Chase, JPMorgan Chase: Investors have two major misjudgments regarding the situation in Iran. Golden Finance: Beneath the surface calm of the stock market, systemic risks are being severely underestimated.

Projects that rely on short-term hype are being eliminated by the market one by one, while only projects that truly fit the market and can be implemented can survive.

Stablecoins are eating into cross-border payments, and a Hong Kong-listed company has already laid the groundwork.

The central banks of South Korea and France held a two-day seminar in Seoul to discuss how digital assets like stablecoins and CBDCs affect payments and monetary policy.

Argentine President Javier Milei is facing renewed scrutiny after new evidence had been found linking him to the Libra project, despite his repeated denial of having any connection to the project.

Bitget Wallet has launched QR-based crypto payments across Asia-Pacific, letting users pay with stablecoins like USDT and USDC at local merchants directly from their self-custodial wallets.