U.S. Senator Thom Tillis is urging the Senate Banking Committee to postpone its consideration of the crypto market structure bill until May to allow more time for banks and the crypto industry to finalize a compromise on stablecoin regulation. This move aims to provide additional room for negotiation on key disagreements surrounding stablecoins and to push for a more viable regulatory framework. (Cointelegraph)

In a tweet, Trump stated that the agreement we are negotiating with Iran will be far better than the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) (the Iran nuclear deal). The latter, drafted by Barack Hussein Obama and Sleepy Joe Biden, is one of the worst security agreements in the history of our country. It was a guaranteed path to nuclear weapons—something the agreement we are negotiating will not and cannot allow. They (the previous administration) loaded $1.7 billion in cash onto Boeing 757s and sent it to Iran, allowing the Iranian leadership to spend it as they pleased. They emptied banks in Washington, Virginia, and Maryland. Those bankers said they had never seen anything like it. In addition, hundreds of billions of dollars were paid to Iran. If I hadn't terminated that "agreement," nuclear weapons would have been used to attack Israel and various parts of the Middle East, including our cherished U.S. military bases. An agreement reached during Trump's term will guarantee peace, security, and safeguards, not only for Israel and the Middle East, but also for Europe, the United States, and everywhere else. This will be something the whole world can be proud of, instead of the years of embarrassment and humiliation we have been forced to endure due to incompetent and cowardly leadership, as we have done for many years. (Jin Shi)

According to CME's "FedWatch": the probability of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates by 25 basis points in April is 0%, and the probability of keeping interest rates unchanged is 100%. The probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by a cumulative 25 basis points by June is 2.5%, and the probability of keeping interest rates unchanged is 97.5%.

Apple announced that John Ternu will succeed Tim Cook as CEO on September 1, while Cook will become executive chairman. Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, Ternu, will join Apple's board of directors after becoming CEO. Apple's non-executive chairman, Art Levinson, will become lead independent director on the same day. In a press release, Apple stated, "Cook will continue as CEO throughout the summer, working closely with Ternu to ensure a smooth transition." This marks Apple's first CEO transition since Cook succeeded Steve Jobs in 2011, shortly before Jobs' death. Under Cook's leadership, Apple's market capitalization has increased approximately 24-fold, reaching $4 trillion at Monday's close.

According to data from msx.com, at the opening of the US stock market, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.60%, the S&P 500 rose 0.25%, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.29%. The crypto sector showed mixed performance, with Solana rising 1.89%, Bitmine rising 0.13%, and SharpLink rising 0.06%; while Circle fell 1.92%, Coinbase fell 1.51%, and Strategy (MSTR) fell 0.61%. msx.com is a decentralized RWA trading platform that has listed hundreds of RWA tokens, covering US stock and ETF tokens such as AAPL, AMZN, GOOGL, META, MSFT, NFLX, and NVDA.

XRP has experienced a significant increase, rising 28% from its macro low of $1.12. According to NS3.AI, the cryptocurrency has surpassed its realized price of $1.41, bringing the average holder back into profit. Currently trading at $1.44, XRP's chart setup indicates a potential target of $2.24 if the price breaks above $1.46.

According to the latest data from Gate, gold prices fell to $4,770.90 per ounce, a daily drop of 1.03%. Silver prices fell to $78.333 per ounce, a daily drop of 1.71%. The BVIX (BTC Volatility Index) is currently quoted at 44.23, a daily increase of 1.12%. The EVIX (ETH Volatility Index) is currently quoted at 68.40, a daily increase of 1.47%. In the foreign exchange market, the USD/CNH exchange rate rose 0.03% to 6.81743. The USD/JPY exchange rate rose 0.19% to 159.129. In commodities, WTI crude oil rose 1.40% to $90.66 per barrel. Brent crude oil rose 0.92% to $96.36 per barrel. Gate allows users to trade traditional financial market products directly within the platform, providing a one-stop solution for various asset classes including precious metals, forex, global equity CFDs, major indices, and commodities, achieving deep integration between crypto assets and traditional financial assets. Gate TradFi functionality is fully integrated into the Gate App and Web platform, allowing users to conveniently participate in global asset price trading without switching platforms, unlocking more strategies and opportunities beyond the crypto market, and continuously enhancing their diversified asset allocation experience.

Poland's largest defense group is poised for another record-breaking year as the European Union's most substantial land force increases its military expenditure. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the group's strategic move to counter potential threats from Russia while leveraging new EU funding opportunities. This development underscores the growing emphasis on defense within the EU, driven by geopolitical tensions and the need for enhanced security measures. The Polish defense sector is expected to benefit significantly from this increased spending, positioning itself as a key player in the region's military landscape.

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his desire for a buyer to emerge for Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting Trump's interest in the potential sale of the aviation company. The President's remarks come amid ongoing discussions about the future of Spirit Aviation Holdings, which has been a topic of interest in the aviation industry. The company, known for its manufacturing capabilities, has been exploring various strategic options. Trump's comments may influence potential buyers as they consider the acquisition of the company.

Stellar experienced a 3.3% increase, contrasting with the CoinDesk 20 index, which saw a slight decline of 0.2% to 2101.48, according to NS3.AI. Out of the 20 assets in the index, ten recorded gains, highlighting a mixed performance in the cryptocurrency market.

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OCBC has launched a tokenised gold fund called GOLDX with Lion Global Investors and DigiFT, giving institutional investors access to physical gold through tokens on Ethereum and Solana. The tokens can be bought using fiat or stablecoins and are sent to blockchain wallets, linking traditional gold investment with digital asset infrastructure.

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