Chinalink Technology Co., Ltd. let its Hong Kong IPO prospectus expire after six months, showcasing its AI and mobility solutions, including autonomous driving technologies, underpinned by its engineering expertise and AI capabilities.

Chainlink has partnered with SIX Group to provide onchain access to real-time stock market data from Swiss and Spanish markets, enhancing blockchain applications. This integration supports tokenized assets and connects traditional finance with blockchain.

Copper prices rose as traders reacted to U.S.-Iran peace talks, reversing a six-week decline. Improved market sentiment, driven by increased Chinese demand and easing inflation fears, suggests long-term growth in copper demand, particularly from AI data centers.

Varys Capital venture investment chief Tom Dunleavy noted that in the past six months, the crypto VC funding environment has changed significantly: well-funded projects are proactively coming to them, while most VC capital has run out or shifted to late-stage investments, extending the fundraising cycle to 2–3 months. Only a few institutions are still making early-stage investments, and in the future they may see investment opportunities on a historic scale.

Bitcoin’s short-term trading difficulty is increasing. Analyst Murphy recommends adopting a DCA (dollar-cost averaging) strategy over the next six months, with a win rate approaching 100%. He emphasizes the need to distinguish between investing and trading, avoid wishful thinking, follow the long-term trend, and strictly adhere to short-term trading discipline.

Gate News update: On April 12, according to Alternative Data, today’s Crypto Fear and Greed Index is 16 (15 yesterday), and market panic sentiment has eased slightly. The index runs on a threshold of 0-100 and is calculated from six indicators: volatility (25%), market trading volume (25%), social media buzz (15%), market survey (15%), Bitcoin’s share of the entire market (10%), and Google keyword trend analysis (10%).

Grayscale updates its list of candidate assets for new products, covering six major crypto sectors including AI, finance, smart contract platforms, and practical tools. The AI sector adds 9 new projects, the finance sector adds 7 DeFi projects, the smart contract platforms sector adds 6 new projects, and the practical tools sector adds multiple tools. The list is updated each quarter and does not yet indicate that related products will definitely be launched.

Pyth officially launched the on-chain data marketplace, the Pyth Data Marketplace, with support from six financial institutions, including Euronext and Fidelity. These institutions can distribute proprietary data such as macroeconomic data and OTC pricing while retaining ownership of the data.

Gate News message. On April 9, according to on-chain analyst Emperor Osmo, the Avalanche team deposited about $180 million worth of AVAX tokens to a certain CEX within six months, accounting for about 1.88% of the circulating supply.

Gate News message, April 9, according to Alternative data, today’s Crypto Fear and Greed Index is 14 (yesterday was 17), and the market remains in extreme fear. The index ranges from 0-100 and provides a composite assessment of six indicators: volatility (25%), market trading volume (25%), social media buzz (15%), market surveys (15%), Bitcoin’s share of the entire market (10%), and Google trending topic analysis (10%).