Hive Digital and Bitfarms experienced significant gains on Tuesday, with both companies rising more than 10% as Bitcoin traded above $76,100. According to NS3.AI, this increase reflects a sector trend of repurposing mining infrastructure for AI workloads. Hive Digital saw its shares climb nearly 12% to $2.42, while Keel Infrastructure, formerly known as Bitfarms, rose over 10% to $2.35.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her disapproval of U.S. President Donald Trump's comments regarding the pope, describing them as "unacceptable." Bloomberg posted on X that Meloni emphasized her discomfort with the idea of religious leaders being influenced by political figures. Trump's remarks came after he criticized the Italian Premier's stance on Iran, sparking a diplomatic exchange between the two leaders.

On April 15, Jin10 reported that Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey emphasized the urgent need for global regulators to assess the risks posed by Anthropic's AI model, Mythos. According to Jin10, Bailey noted that since the financial crisis, the threat of cyberattacks has rapidly escalated in risk assessments, warning that it is a "perpetual" threat. He stated, "We all must address this issue, which highlights the broad scope of financial stability risks." The Bank of England plans to meet with the banking sector in the coming weeks to discuss the risks associated with AI advancements, amid concerns that the technology could expose significant vulnerabilities in banking security systems. Anthropic is restricting the release of its latest AI model, making it available only to a select few large tech companies, due to fears it could be used for cyberattacks. This approach aims to give businesses time to bolster defenses against potential threats. Bailey remarked, "The question is to what extent this new version can identify vulnerabilities in other systems and be used for cyberattacks." Bailey also expressed caution regarding the Bank of England's interest rate policy in response to the Iranian shock. He described the conflict as a "major supply shock," suggesting it is best addressed at its source rather than through monetary policy tools. He stressed the importance of evaluating any persistent inflation threats in the context of the UK's weak economic backdrop. Bailey stated, "We must also assess the second-round effects on inflation, with the key being the extent to which these effects become persistent."

GMX has introduced synthetic XAU/USD and XAG/USD perpetual markets on the Arbitrum platform, marking a significant expansion into real-world asset derivatives. According to NS3.AI, the launch attracted over $10 million in trading volume on its first day. These markets utilize WETH-USDC liquidity and Chainlink Data Streams for pricing, highlighting GMX's strategic move to broaden its offerings in the derivatives sector.

The United States and Iran are preparing for a second round of peace talks in the coming days. Bloomberg posted on X that Tehran is considering halting shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to facilitate discussions on the timing and location of the talks. This move is seen as a step towards easing tensions and reaching a potential agreement.

European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Dorrance stated that the ECB may consider raising interest rates if the impact of inflation continues for an extended period. According to Jin10, Dorrance emphasized the importance of monitoring inflation trends closely to determine the appropriate monetary policy response. The ECB's decision will depend on the persistence and intensity of inflationary pressures, which could influence the timing and magnitude of any potential rate adjustments. This statement highlights the ECB's commitment to maintaining price stability in the eurozone amid ongoing economic uncertainties.

RAVE experienced a significant intraday surge, rising more than 35% after briefly dipping to $10.5. According to NS3.AI, the asset was trading at $15.5 at the time of the update, marking a new high in its performance.

Bank of America has increased its price target for Apple to $325 from $320 in anticipation of the company's fiscal Q2 earnings report, which is scheduled for release after the market closes on Thursday, April 30. According to NS3.AI, the bank forecasts Apple will achieve $113 billion in revenue and an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.00. Bank of America suggests that the market may be underestimating the near-term demand for iPhones and the growth in Apple's Services segment.

U.S. gasoline and diesel prices have surged to historic seasonal highs, posing a significant challenge for consumers ahead of summer travel. According to Jin10, data from the American Automobile Association (AAA) indicates that the average gasoline price on Monday was $4.12 per gallon, surpassing the previous record of $4.07 set on the same date in 2022. Meanwhile, the national average diesel price reached $5.65 per gallon, over 60 cents higher than the record high in 2022. The disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has driven up crude oil prices, leading to the most significant inflationary increase in the U.S. in nearly four years. The rising costs of gasoline and diesel are also impacting airfare, food, and transportation expenses. Since late February, following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, gasoline prices have increased by more than $1.10 per gallon. U.S. Energy Secretary Wright stated on Tuesday that gasoline prices are likely to remain elevated for several weeks.

Satochip, a Belgium-based hardware wallet manufacturer, has successfully secured a portion of an ongoing bridge financing round aimed at supporting its expansion into the United States. According to NS3.AI, the company plans to utilize the funds to establish a local presence, enhance sales and distribution channels, and bolster its business-to-business partnerships.

According to data disclosed by MSTR, the company has significantly increased its Bitcoin purchases since March, with this week's purchases already returning to the same level as last year, and showing a further upward trend.

Jinse Finance launches the "Jinse Web3.0 Daily," providing you with the latest and fastest news on MEME, DeFi, DAO, NFT, and the metaverse industry.

Spending money, endorsing, and then being blacklisted: Justin Sun's "plastic friendship" with the Trump family has backfired.

Stablecoins, Ethena: Stability is just an illusion: The crash of 75 years ago is being repeated in the stablecoin market. Golden Finance: Ethena is using traditional finance to back stablecoins.

The emergence of AI multi-agent systems has ignited a strong demand for "machine payments," and blockchain will become the underlying settlement foundation of the intelligent agent economy, potentially becoming a key watershed in the future AI competition among major powers.

Only three days remain until Musk's "super app dream" comes true. On April 17th, XChat is expected to officially launch on the Apple App Store, with global availability for download.

The suspect in the attack on Ultraman's residence has been arrested! The line between science fiction and reality has blurred: as those who push AI forward at breakneck speed, and those who fear AI raise their torches—this confrontation has only just entered its most dangerous phase.

OpenAI, once the undisputed leader in large-scale modeling, is losing its luster. Its former employees, along with six others, have left to found Anthropic, which is eroding OpenAI's leading position in terms of revenue, valuation, and market share.

In July 2024, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the list of three participants in the stablecoin sandbox.

The United States' blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed the global energy landscape to a new tipping point.