Geopolitics

Gate News update: On April 8, Iran’s media Fars News, citing officials, reported that Iran is considering launching an attack on Israel because Israel violated the temporary ceasefire agreement in Lebanon.

On-chain detective ZachXBT revealed that an anonymous source shared stolen data from North Korea’s internal payment servers, involving 390 accounts and encrypted transaction information. More than $3.5 million in funds vanished, and it is connected to a sanctioned company. ZachXBT has compiled a detailed organizational chart.

The Federal Reserve’s March meeting minutes will be released tonight, as tensions in the conflict between Iran and the U.S. escalate and the direction of interest rates becomes uncertain. This article will explain the key focus of the minutes, the conditions for rate hikes, and the impact on the crypto market.

Gate News message, according to the Financial Times, Hosseini stated that Iran will charge tanker transit tolls in Bitcoin. This marks a shift in the country's payment methods for maritime transit fees.

Gate News message. On April 8, according to a report by the Financial Times in the UK, an important east-west oil pipeline connecting the Gulf region and the Red Sea region in Saudi Arabia was attacked at 1:00 p.m. local time. The pipeline is used to transport crude oil for overseas export.

Trump announced that the United States will cooperate with Iran, confirming its regime change and a ban on uranium enrichment activities. At the same time, the U.S. and Iran have discussed tariffs and sanctions relief, and multiple agreements have already been reached.

Gate News message. On April 8, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on a social media platform announcing that any country that provides Iran with military weapons will have all goods it sells to the United States immediately subject to a 50% tariff. The policy takes effect immediately, with no exceptions or exemptions.

Gate News message. On April 8, the U.S. White House press secretary said that discussions regarding the possibility of the U.S. and Iran holding face-to-face talks are ongoing, but the specific arrangements will need to wait until the president or the White House makes an official announcement before they can be determined.

The crypto market enjoyed a much-needed boost on Tuesday evening after U.S. president Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire in Iran. Bitcoin BTC$71,640.51 spiked to around $72,700 after settling in the $71,800 region, ether (ETH), meanwhile, is changing hands at $2,250 after posting a 6%

Gate News alert: On April 8 (local time), it was learned that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is about to issue a strategic statement for the 100th round of the “True Commitment-4” action. (CCTV News)

Fueled by a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, the price of Ethereum rose by about 9% on Wednesday, reaching a new high in several weeks. At the same time, stablecoin supply hit a historical high, suggesting increased activity across the Ethereum ecosystem. Analysts believe this provides solid support for Ethereum, and investors should watch macro events and changes in technical indicators.

A trader made about $5 million in a short period before the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement by rapidly profiting through simultaneously building leveraged positions in both the oil market and the crypto market. This operation highlights the high-risk, high-reward nature of leveraged trading, reflects how geopolitics can impact markets, and reminds investors to maintain strong risk-management awareness.

The Iranian Navy announced that all vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz must obtain permission; those that do so without authorization will be destroyed. At the same time, fighter jets are still flying over the Persian Gulf, and most ships are moored. The move shows that Iran continues to exert influence over the waterway.

The Democratic Party of Korea plans to regulate tokenized real-world assets and stablecoins in the soon-to-be enacted “Framework Act on Digital Assets.” The proposal would require issuers to deposit assets with a trustee-managed trust institution, and classify stablecoins as a means of payment, subject to oversight by foreign exchange regulators. The bill bans earnings from idle stablecoins and calls for the development of interoperable technical standards, aiming to improve market transparency and safety. This marks an important step forward for South Korea’s digital asset regulation.

Gate News message, April 8, Iranian Supreme Leader’s military adviser Muhsin Rezaei said in a post on social media on the 8th, "The armed forces’ hands are still on the trigger," until Iran’s national interests are fully secured. (Xinhua)

Gate News update. On April 8, according to data from analyst Darkfost, after news of a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran was confirmed, within 2 hours Bitcoin saw $2.7 billion in aggressive buy volume (taker orders) in a certain CEX derivatives market. After geopolitical developments eased, the Bitcoin price rose to about $71,700.

Pakistan asks to extend the Iran deadline set by Trump, drawing widespread attention. Some netizens noticed that the prime minister’s post had been edited, leading to speculation that there may be behind-the-scenes coordination. Although the White House and Pakistani officials have not confirmed this, analysts believe that in the current climate of heightened tensions, speculation is often based on inference rather than fact, and future developments remain to be seen.

Iran’s Bitcoin mining industry has been severely hit by geopolitical conflicts, with hashrate plunging 77% within a single quarter—from 9 EH/s to 2 EH/s, causing a major impact. Even though global hashrate remains close to 1000 EH/s, Iranian miners are facing difficulties, reflecting how sensitive the mining industry is to changes in energy and policy, yet the Bitcoin network continues to show strong resilience.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has introduced new regulations that bring stablecoin oversight closer to the bank model, requiring issuers to hold safe assets and allowing them to be redeemed on a 1:1 basis. This change strengthens the link between stablecoins and traditional finance, improving transparency and safety, and is expected to attract more institutional investors while promoting the integration of cryptocurrencies with traditional finance.

The Chinese government encourages banks to use blockchain technology to strengthen “bank-tax interactions,” improve the financing environment for small and medium-sized enterprises, and at the same time comprehensively ban private cryptocurrency trading and mining. It treats stablecoins and tokenization as illegal activities, demonstrating clear policy boundaries and emphasizing official oversight and financial security.