Gate News message, April 23 — Negotiations on a broader U.S. cryptocurrency market-structure bill, known as the Clarity Act, are in a "good spot" on stablecoin rewards, according to key negotiators Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), even as other contentious issues includin

Gate News message, April 23 — Revolut's Western Europe CEO Béatrice Cossa-Dumurgier said the crypto-friendly fintech company aims to secure licenses in France and the United States this year as part of its

Gate News message, April 23 — Bank of America economists and strategists have adjusted their forecast for the Bank of Japan's next interest rate hike, now expecting the central bank to tighten monetary policy in June rather than April, citing Middle East tensions as a key factor affecting the

Ethereum: a break above $2,429 could trigger up to $1.18B in short liquidations on major CEXs; a drop below $2,209 could trigger up to $1.01B in long liquidations. Abstract: This brief market note analyzes potential Ethereum liquidation scenarios on major centralized exchanges tied to key price thresholds. A move above $2,429 may unleash up to $1.18 billion in short liquidations, while a fall below $2,209 could unleash up to $1.01 billion in long liquidations.

Gate News message: On April 21, according to Gate market data, as of the time of publication, GT (GateChain) is trading at $7.31. It is up 1.81% over the past 24 hours, with a high of $7.37 and a low of $7.12. The 24-hour trading volume is $350.6k. Its current market cap is approximately $350.6k. GateChain is a new generation public blockchain focused on user asset security and decentralized trading. With an original online hot-insurance account, its liquidation protection system creatively tackles core industry foundational issues such as users’ digital assets being stolen, private key destruction and loss, decentralized trading, cross-chain transfers, and more. Backed by six years of blockchain technology accumulation, two years of dedicated research, and a technology team of over 100 people, it uses outstanding innovation capabilities and strong financial resources to build a revolutionary blockchain GateChain.

Gate News message, April 21 — Lithium carbonate futures (a key raw material for EV batteries) fell 4% during intraday trading, currently quoted at 172,100 Chinese yuan per ton.

Michael Egorov, founder of Curve Finance, urges the DeFi industry to develop unified security standards to prevent centralized vulnerabilities. He highlights recent incidents affecting users and calls for collaboration among key organizations for proactive security measures.

Digital asset investment products saw $1.4 billion in inflows, driven by eased geopolitical tensions and a Bitcoin surge above $76,000. Bitcoin led with $1.116 billion in inflows, while Ethereum attracted $328 million. Solana showed resilience despite minor outflows, with analysts predicting potential gains if key resistance levels are surpassed.

Ripple has developed a four-phase roadmap to secure the XRP Ledger against quantum computing threats by 2028, addressing concerns over blockchain cryptography vulnerabilities. Key phases include researching quantum risks and implementing advanced security methods. XRP Ledger is currently better equipped than Bitcoin, with built-in key rotation enhancing safety.

Vitalik Buterin presented Ethereum's five-year roadmap, focusing on quantum security and scalability. Key goals include increasing gas limits, implementing Zero Knowledge Proofs, and enhancing transaction confirmation times by 2028, despite challenges with quantum-resistant signatures.