Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has introduced its UEX VIP Airdrop Season, a new tier of benefits designed to give VIP clients early and preferential access to high-demand pre-IPO opportunities following the launch of IPO Prime. VIP users will receive priority exposure to preSPAX, the first asset listed under IPO Prime, designed to…
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Brent crude surges 7.9% as the U.S. enforces a maritime blockade on Iranian ports. This created one of the most volatile and geopolitically charged oil setups in recent memory. Washington Just Pulled the Trigger — And Oil Markets Are on Fire Brent crude oil is at a critical inflection point. After a dramatic spike to…
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For the first time, Paris Blockchain Week will simultaneously welcome ministers, an ambassador, and nearly twenty Members of Parliament, an unprecedented show of political mobilization for an event dedicated to crypto-assets and blockchain in Europe. Paris Blockchain Week 2026 will be held on April 15 and 16 at the Carrousel du Louvre, at a time…
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Dear Gate users, partners, and friends from the media, This year marks Gate’s 13th anniversary. When I founded the platform, Bitcoin and blockchain were still far from mainstream. Today, Gate serves tens of millions of users worldwide. This journey would not have been possible without the trust of our users, partners, and team. On this…
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The total crypto market capitalization slipped to $2.39 trillion on April 13, marking a 27% decline from its January 2026 peak of $3.29 trillion. The sell-off has dragged Bitcoin (BTC) below $71,000. However, Dash (DASH) showed divergence after a sharp rally and correction. In the News Today: The US military began enforcing a naval blockade…
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Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry confirmed on April 12 that it had restored full pumping capacity on its East-West pipeline, returning throughput to approximately 7 million barrels per day after attacks earlier this month cut output. The recovery comes as US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapsed without an agreement, leaving energy markets facing renewed uncertainty ahead…
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A growing number of analysts are flagging the private credit market as a potential trigger for the next financial shock, as cracks begin to emerge. What was once seen as a resilient alternative to traditional lending is now facing mounting pressure from investors seeking to exit. Private Credit Faces Record Redemptions and Locked Capital Early…
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America’s debt burden is worsening, with the cost of servicing it rising and consuming a growing share of government income. While total US national debt has surpassed $39 trillion, the bigger concern is no longer just how much is owed but how expensive it has become to maintain. US Debt Burden Deepens as Interest Costs…
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Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the Middle East’s biggest aluminium producer, has paused some of its supply contracts. Bloomberg reports this happened after Iranian missiles and drones damaged its main Al Taweelah smelter on March 28. Gulf Aluminium Crisis Deepens Force majeure is a legal term (French for “superior force”) that refers to unforeseeable, extraordinary events…
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Retail investors became net sellers of stocks last week, making a bearish shift in positioning since late November 2025. The selling came amid a notable rally in US equities, with the S&P 500 rebounding to recover nearly all of its war-driven losses. Retail Capitulation Meets Renewed Rally Mom-and-pop investor participation has slowed sharply. Global Markets…
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