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Ministers and Members of Parliament at Paris Blockchain Week 2026: A Historic Signal for the Institutionalization of Crypto-Assets

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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 … Read more

An Open Letter From Gate Founder Dr. Han on 13th Anniversary: Releasing the Power of Transformation Through Cycles

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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 … Read more

Why Is The Crypto Market Down Today?

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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 … Read more

Saudi Arabia Restores Major Oil Pipeline After Recent Attacks, Will Prices Drop?

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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 … Read more

Analysts Warn Private Credit Could Trigger a Financial Crisis Like 2008 

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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 … Read more

How America’s Debt Interest Is Becoming Its Biggest Budget Problem

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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 … Read more

Iran War Triggers Aluminium Supply Crisis in the Gulf

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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 … Read more

Retail Investors Sold US Stocks for the First Time Since November

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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 … Read more

Iran’s Hormuz Toll Could be In Stablecoins, Not Bitcoin

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Iran is demanding cryptocurrency payments from tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Hamid Hosseini, spokesperson for Iran’s Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters’ Union, specifically named Bitcoin (BTC) in a recent statement. However, Chainalysis suggests that stablecoins could be the instrument of choice, consistent with how the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has historically moved … Read more