European Council President and European Commission President have issued a statement condemning Iran's indiscriminate attacks in the strongest terms following discussions with Middle Eastern leaders. According to Jin10, the leaders expressed their grave concern over the escalation of violence and called for immediate cessation of hostilities. The statement emphasized the need for diplomatic solutions and urged all parties involved to engage in dialogue to prevent further destabilization in the region. The European leaders reiterated their commitment to supporting peace efforts and maintaining regional stability.

Tech investor Imran Khan has stated that cryptocurrency does not fit into his AI investment strategy, despite his firm, Proem Asset Management, managing $450 million in assets. According to NS3.AI, Proem Asset Management prefers to hold crypto-related stocks and spot bitcoin as part of its broader technology exposure, rather than including them in its AI-focused portfolio. The article also highlights various perspectives on the intersection of AI and cryptocurrency, alongside increasing concerns about a potential AI investment bubble.

U.S. airline stocks experienced a notable decline, with United Airlines dropping by 4.6%, Delta Air Lines by 3.3%, American Airlines by 3.3%, and Southwest Airlines by 2.7%. According to Jin10, this downturn reflects broader market concerns impacting the aviation sector. The decline in stock prices highlights investor apprehension about the industry's current challenges and future prospects. The aviation sector has been facing various pressures, including fluctuating fuel prices and changing travel demand, which continue to influence market sentiment.

Banks, spearheaded by Bank of America, have introduced a $2.75 billion leveraged loan to support Nexstar Media Group's acquisition of Tegna, a competing TV-station owner. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the financial maneuver aimed at facilitating the merger between the two media entities. This move is part of a broader strategy to consolidate media assets and enhance Nexstar's market position. The loan is expected to play a crucial role in finalizing the acquisition process, which has been in the works for some time. The financial backing underscores the confidence of major banks in the potential success of the merger.

Global cryptocurrency exchange Gate announced an upgrade to its AI Agent infrastructure, Gate for AI. Today, the DEX MCP was fully upgraded, providing AI Agents with native, full-scenario market insights and cross-chain trading capabilities. Gate for AI now integrates CEXs and DEXs and has built a five-fold capability system. First, centralized trading capabilities (CEX), supporting spot, futures, wealth management, and new product offerings; second, on-chain trading capabilities (DEX), supporting Swap, on-chain perpetual contracts, and Meme coin trading, deeply aggregating liquidity from 20+ mainstream public chains, and achieving optimal price execution through intelligent routing; third, wallet and signature system, supporting wallet creation and on-chain signatures; fourth, real-time news and sentiment data system, providing structured market news and event data; fifth, on-chain data and industry information query capabilities, supporting queries for cryptocurrencies, projects, addresses, and risk information. Gate for AI connects centralized and on-chain markets through a unified interface, enabling AI to complete research, strategy generation, and trade execution within the same framework. After developers integrate with mainstream AI systems, the AI ​​can directly access trading and data capabilities. The system employs a two-tier architecture of MCP + Skills, aiming to extend exchange capabilities from a traditional user interface to infrastructure that can be invoked by AI. This upgrade signifies that trading platform capabilities are gradually shifting towards AI-native infrastructure, and Gate will continue to drive the application of AI Agents in the digital asset market.

According to an official announcement, Bitget has launched USDT-margined COPPER perpetual contracts with leverage ranging from 1x to 100x. Contract trading bots will also be available simultaneously.

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, a whale that had been dormant for nine months withdrew a total of 404.38 BTC from OKX and Binance, worth $27.65 million.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism about global security following the resolution of the Iran conflict. According to Jin10, Rubio emphasized that the end of hostilities in Iran would lead to a safer international environment. He highlighted the potential for increased stability and peace once tensions in the region are alleviated. Rubio's remarks come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the situation in Iran and its implications for global security. The Secretary of State's comments reflect a broader hope for positive geopolitical developments in the aftermath of the conflict.

According to data from the Bitcoin Explorer, the 20 millionth Bitcoin has been mined, and the remaining Bitcoins are expected to be mined over the next 114 years. The current market capitalization of Bitcoin is approximately $1.37 trillion.

Abu Dhabi's newly established financial-services holding company, Judan, is set to acquire a majority stake in Alpha Wave Global, a significant move in the financial sector. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the strategic acquisition as part of Judan's expansion efforts. The deal, valued at $237 billion, marks a substantial investment by Judan, reflecting its ambition to strengthen its presence in the global financial market. This acquisition is expected to enhance Judan's portfolio and provide a robust platform for future growth. Alpha Wave Global, known for its diverse financial services, will benefit from Judan's resources and strategic direction. The transaction underscores Abu Dhabi's commitment to becoming a key player in the international financial landscape.

The "lobster craze" sparked by OpenClaw is becoming increasingly surreal.

The SEC's clarification of the 2% net capital discount provision for payment-type stablecoins, though presented in an informal "staff will not object" format, has significant practical implications that extend beyond the technical level.

Ethena's data reveals that the collective hedging and self-protection by VCs and project teams is leading the crypto market into an extreme moment of "complete equilibrium between bulls and bears" for the first time in its history.

With the US-Iran conflict, the World Cup, and the eve of the election, market data is predicted to continue to reach record highs in 2026.

Artificial intelligence tools which are often marketed to make work faster and easier are now having an opposite effect on its users, new research have found.

Coinbase has launched regulated crypto futures trading for users in 26 European countries, including Germany, France, and the Netherlands, offering contracts on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, as well as equity-index futures. Ripple Prime clients also gained access to these futures through Nodal Clear, expanding institutional participation in Coinbase’s regulated derivatives markets.

An Nvidia-backed startup says it plans to become the first company to mine Bitcoin in space, launching specialized mining hardware aboard an orbital data center later this year.

Gold investment inherently carries risks. Although many institutions predict that gold prices will continue to rise, historical experience shows that the precious metals market is fraught with uncertainties and prices often fluctuate.

Kazakhstan’s central bank will invest up to $350 million from its reserves in companies and funds linked to digital assets, focusing on indirect exposure rather than buying cryptocurrencies directly. The investments are expected to start in April or May after the bank finalises its selection of instruments and risk framework.

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