Nikita Bier, X Product Lead and Solana Consultant, announced the official launch of the "Custom Timelines" feature on X. This feature allows users to pin specific topics to tabs on the homepage, supporting over 75 interest topics to help users explore niche content areas more deeply. Powered by Grok's content understanding capabilities and combined with the platform's algorithm for personalized recommendations, each timeline is dynamically generated based on user interests, with particularly strong performance on topics where users already have interactive preferences. Currently, the feature is available to iOS Premium subscribers in early access, with an Android version expected soon.

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Mastercard has joined the Blockchain Security Standards Committee (BSSC) as an Articles of Association member, and will work with organizations such as Coinbase, Fireblocks, Anchorage Digital, and BitGo to develop a security framework for blockchain networks and tokenized assets. Mastercard will also participate in working groups related to security and privacy guidelines, and Claire Le Gal, head of Mastercard's security solutions division, will represent the company on the BSSC board. The BSSC stated that Mastercard's experience in the payments sector will help improve blockchain security rules. (BeInCrypto)

Google has upgraded Ads Advisor with AI that flags policy issues in real time, monitors account security, and helps manage fixes and certifications. It also adds passkeys for safer logins and AI call tracking to identify real leads.

U.S. President Donald Trump commended Jim Hanson for his insightful explanation of America's 'victory' during a prime-time segment on Fox News. According to Jin10, Trump highlighted Hanson's ability to articulate the nation's achievements in the ongoing conflict, emphasizing the significance of his analysis.

Turkey's Finance Minister Simsek stated that recent developments, specifically the Iran conflict, are expected to influence Turkey's inflation. According to Jin10, Simsek emphasized that despite these impacts, the overall downward trend in inflation will remain unchanged. The minister's comments come amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, which have raised concerns about economic stability in the region. Simsek reassured that the Turkish government is committed to maintaining its economic policies to ensure inflation continues on its downward trajectory.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Baghaei, announced on April 22 that Iran has not yet decided whether to engage in a new round of negotiations with the United States. According to BlockBeats, Baghaei stated in a media interview that Iran participated in the initial talks with sincerity and seriousness, but the U.S. displayed a lack of commitment and inconsistent positions. Baghaei emphasized that Iran has clearly communicated its stance, indicating that if attending negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan, aligns with national interests, Iran will participate. However, no decision has been made at this time. He criticized the U.S. for its blockade of Iranian ports and actions against Iranian merchant ships, describing these as aggressive moves unbefitting a nation genuinely committed to a serious diplomatic process.

On April 22, Kevin Warsh criticized the U.S. Federal Reserve during a hearing, highlighting its 'lost direction' in attempting to reshape policy frameworks while avoiding key political issues. According to BlockBeats, this has led the market to realize that future monetary policy may involve political risks, affecting interest rates as stable pricing anchors. Meanwhile, the Middle East situation appears to be cooling but has entered a more challenging phase for pricing. U.S. President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire while maintaining blockades, effectively transforming war into economic suppression. Iran's refusal to negotiate while maintaining readiness indicates that the conflict persists in a different form. Consequently, energy has become a manipulable tool, and inflation is no longer solely under central bank control. Japan's response to energy and exchange rate pressures has delayed its original interest rate hike schedule, revealing a global issue of 'policy desynchronization.' As major central banks struggle to operate in sync, funds lack a unified direction, becoming dispersed and awaiting clearer signals. These developments indicate a shift from an era of predictable policies to one of 'credit fragmentation.' The current market lacks trends, showing only volatility and shifts without consensus. Prices are repeatedly redefined rather than continuously changing. The key question is whether funds trust policies or the inherent risks. If the market regains trust in central banks, liquidity will return, supporting risk assets. Conversely, if the focus shifts to conflict and politics, funds will withdraw, increasing volatility. A prolonged tug-of-war between these forces results in the current cycle of false breakouts and market churn. The market's future direction depends on three signals being simultaneously corrected: the Federal Reserve's ability to rebuild unquestionable policy credibility, substantive rather than verbal easing in Middle Eastern energy channels, and major central banks returning to predictable policy rhythms. Until these conditions are met, any market movement remains a temporary choice amid uncertainty.

Chainlink has announced that Deloitte & Touche LLP, one of the Big Four accounting firms, has completed a SOC 2 Type 2 audit of Chainlink's CCIP and data feeds. According to Foresight News, Chainlink is now the only data and interoperability oracle platform that meets critical institutional security standards, having obtained SOC 2 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 1, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certifications.

Investment bank H.C. Wainwright has issued a buy rating for Bitcoin treasury company Strive (ASST), setting a target price of $36. According to Foresight News, this assessment was reported by BitcoinTreasuries.NET.

Today (April 22), Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghae stated that Iran has not yet decided whether to participate in the new round of negotiations with the United States. In a media interview, Baghae said that Iran participated in the first round of negotiations with the United States in good faith and with a serious attitude, but the US side showed a cold attitude and lacked sincerity, with its position being inconsistent. He stated that Iran has clearly indicated that if going to Islamabad, Pakistan to participate in the negotiations is in its national interest, it will participate, but no decision has been made yet. Baghae stated that the US blockade of Iranian ports is an act of aggression, and the shooting and seizure of Iranian merchant ships is not the behavior of a country truly committed to a serious diplomatic process. (CCTV International News)

On April 22, Hong Kong's major stock indices experienced fluctuations, closing lower by the end of the trading day. According to Jin10, the Hang Seng Index fell by 1.22%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index dropped by 1.93%. The total market turnover for the Hang Seng Index reached HKD 228.3 billion. In terms of sector performance, the communication equipment and integrated telecommunications sectors saw notable gains. Conversely, the insurance and air freight and logistics sectors experienced significant declines. Among individual stocks, Botai Carlink (02889.HK) surged by 27.86%, Jishi Jiao (06636.HK) rose by 25.15%, Huayan Robot (01021.HK) increased by 24.19%, Cambridge Technology (06166.HK) climbed by 21.08%, and Changfei Optical Fiber and Cable (06896.HK) advanced by 17.16%. On the downside, Johnson Electric Holdings (00179.HK) fell by 17.06%, Easy Health (02661.HK) decreased by 16.6%, Guoxia Technology (02655.HK) dropped by 16.11%, Changguang Chenxin (02377.HK) declined by 14.36%, and Paradigm Intelligence (06682.HK) was down by 13.61%.

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Tim Cook, the executive who defined Apple’s post-Steve Jobs era, is stepping down as CEO after more than a decade at the helm, signaling one of the most significant leadership transitions in the company’s modern history.

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Donald Trump said a deal with Anthropic for military AI use is still “possible” after recent White House talks. He said the company is “shaping up” and could be useful, softening his earlier stance.

FTX owed users a total of only $11.2 billion, while the bankruptcy administration actually recovered $15 billion. If it weren't for the administration's mismanagement, SBF's assets could easily have exceeded hundreds of billions!

Florida authorities have opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI after claims that ChatGPT gave advice to a gunman involved in a deadly Florida State University shooting. OpenAI denies responsibility, saying the chatbot only gave general information and did not encourage or support the attack.

France is rapidly emerging as the global hotspot for violent crypto-related “wrench attacks,” after an armed intruder posing as a delivery driver attempted to extort a crypto industry worker inside his home near Montpellier.