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.

Intel's stock experienced an uptick after receiving upgrades from BNP Paribas and HSBC. According to NS3.AI, BNP Paribas adjusted its rating to Neutral with a target price of $60, while HSBC upgraded Intel to Buy with a target of $95. These changes come ahead of Intel's anticipated earnings report on April 23. Wall Street analysts project Intel's first-quarter sales for 2026 to reach $12.38 billion, with expected earnings of $0.01 per share.

Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Episode 5, features a reference to Bitcoin during a flashback scene set between 2014 and 2015. According to NS3.AI, the scene involves Wilson Fisk suggesting the use of Bitcoin to diversify money laundering operations. However, James Wesley dismisses the idea, citing Bitcoin's volatility, and recommends focusing on fine art instead.

France is currently engaged in discussions to provide financial assistance to South Africa, aimed at supporting a program focused on revitalizing its deteriorating urban areas, according to the French ambassador. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the potential collaboration between the two nations to address urban decay and improve living conditions in South African cities. The initiative seeks to foster economic growth and enhance infrastructure in regions that have faced significant challenges. Further details on the financial terms and specific projects involved in the program are yet to be disclosed.

Researchers from Caltech, Google Quantum AI, Oratomic, and MIT have introduced a method that could enable quantum computers to handle large AI datasets more efficiently, utilizing less memory. According to NS3.AI, the team suggests that a quantum machine with approximately 300 logical qubits might surpass classical computers in specific tasks. They also estimate that around 60 logical qubits could start demonstrating advantages in certain AI data-processing tasks, although such systems are not currently available.

Kevin Warsh has expressed his view that the Federal Reserve lacks the authority to issue a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). According to NS3.AI, Warsh, who is a former member of the Federal Reserve Board, stated that even if he were in a position to authorize such a move as chair, he would not support the issuance of a CBDC.

According to NS3.AI, Whale Alert has reported the minting of 250 million USDC at the USDC Treasury. This development is significant as it reflects ongoing activities within the stablecoin market, which can influence liquidity and trading dynamics. The minting of such a large amount of USDC may impact market sentiment and trading strategies among investors and traders.

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