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Abstract: KelpDAO hit Aave; TVL fell from $26.3B to $16.4B. Fluid launched a WETH redemption enabling ETH-to-wstETH swaps as DeFi TVL declined; Aave still has the largest TVL and institutional backing.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, JPN225 (Nikkei 225) has surged by 1.5% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Hassett says the Fed could cut rates while shrinking its balance sheet.
Gate News, April 22, quotes Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, who envisions the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates while reducing its balance sheet.

Iran seized two container ships near Hormuz, escalating tensions amid a ceasefire extension; oil rose as Tehran rejected U.S. talks and denounced European silence.
Abstract: Gate News reports that Iran seized two container ships, MSC-FRANCESCA and EPAMINODES, in the Strait of Hormuz, citing violations of maritime regulations and unauthorized operations. The first incident occurred at 8:38 a.m. UTC about eight nautical miles off Iran's coast, and a second around 5:47 a.m. London time about 15 miles northeast of Oman, with a third vessel reportedly hit. The seizures coincide with Trump's ceasefire extension and coincidently sent Brent and WTI crude higher. Goldman Sachs' Daan Struyven said the ceasefire extension reduces the probability of major disruption to global energy infrastructure, though shocks remain. Diplomatically, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi stated Iran has "no plans" to negotiate with the U.S., condemned European silence over what it calls unlawful U.S. and Israeli attacks, and described the blockade of Iranian ports as "an act of war" while deeming the seizure a greater violation.

Gate News message, April 22 — IBM shares declined 8% during after-hours trading on Tuesday.

Tokenized U.S. Treasuries reach $14B TVL across blockchains by April 2026, driven by expanding wallet inflows; Ethereum remains the main hub, led by Franklin Templeton’s Benji and other growing T-bill tokens.
Abstract: Tokenized U.S. Treasuries total value locked rose to a record $14 billion across multiple blockchains as of April 2026, led by active wallet inflows and sustained institutional interest despite DeFi headwinds. Ethereum remains the dominant platform, with Franklin Templeton’s Benji fund driving notable growth, and several other tokenized T-bill products expanding on Ethereum and Sei. About 33.9k wallets hold these assets, mainly used as collateral in DeFi protocols. At current yields around 3.68%, issuers could earn roughly $515 million annually, signaling continued appetite for conservative DeFi instruments.

DeepSeek seeks >$20B as Tencent/Alibaba discuss investment; Nvidia warns US chip edge could be undermined by Huawei; AI funding continues to surge with Vast Data's $1B round and OpenAI/Anthropic/xAI investments.
DeepSeek aims for a valuation above $20 billion amid talks with Tencent and Alibaba, while Nvidia warns that shifting AI models to Huawei chips could erode U.S. lead. The piece also notes a global surge in AI funding, including Vast Data's $1 billion round at a $30 billion valuation and major investments in OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI.

U.S. stocks closed higher, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq at new closing highs; Apple, Amazon, and Google rose over 2%, and TSMC jumped 5%, while the Nasdaq China Golden Dragon index fell and iQIYI dropped.
Abstract: On April 21, U.S. major indices rose, led by technology shares. The Dow gained 0.69%, the S&P 500 1.05%, and the Nasdaq 1.64%, as Apple, Amazon, and Google advanced over 2% and TSMC climbed 5%. The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon index declined, with iQIYI down more than 5%.

Gate News message, April 22 — According to Coinglass data, a major CEX recorded net inflows of 62.27 million USDT (approximately $62.27 million) over the past hour.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, FCEL (FuelCell Energy Inc) has surged by 24% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Abstract: The article surveys XRPL ecosystem expansion, highlighting wallet integrations (LOBSTR with XRPL Commons; Exodus custody tools) and rising institutional interest from Mastercard, BlackRock, and Franklin Templeton as XRPL real-world asset activity grows toward a multi-billion-dollar valuation, underpinned by fast settlement and low fees.
Summary: LOBSTR adds XRP Ledger support via XRPL Commons; Exodus expands XRP/RLUSD custody tools. Mastercard, BlackRock, and Franklin Templeton monitor XRPL as RWA activity climbs toward $2.5B, enabling fast, low-cost settlements.

Gate News message, April 22 — According to Coinglass data, an unknown wallet transferred 38 million USDT to a major CEX on April 23 at 02:52 UTC.

SHIB open interest rose 13.45% to $69.79M with price up ~3% to $0.000006231. Futures inflows higher; volumes surged. Technicals show 50-day MA support, RSI 55, MACD bullish; potential move beyond 0.000010.
Abstract: This report reviews SHIB market activity on Gate News as of April 22. SHIB open interest rose 13.45% to $69.79 million, with the price up about 3% to $0.000006231. Futures inflows exceeded outflows and total volumes rose, while spot and futures taker data showed mixed biases. Technically SHIB found support near the 50-day MA, RSI sits at 55, and the MACD turned positive, signaling a potential breakout and a possible rally beyond the $0.000010 level after a confirmed channel breakout.

Gate News message, April 22 — According to Coinglass data, Ethereum's global futures open interest increased 7.29% over the past 24 hours, reaching a total of $32.96 billion.
Among major exchanges, open interest is distributed as follows: a leading exchange holds $7.67 billion, another major

Coinglass data suggests ETH price moves trigger large liquidations: below $2,278 would push long liquidations to $1.823B; above $2,515 would push short liquidations to $1.03B across major centralized exchanges.
Abstract: A brief note referencing Coinglass data on ETH price levels and expected liquidations on centralized exchanges: below $2,278 triggers $1.823B in long liquidations; above $2,515 triggers $1.03B in short liquidations.

Gate News message, April 22 — Ethereum broke through the $2,400 mark today, though the cryptocurrency recorded a 0.15% decline over the 24-hour period.

Gate News message, April 22 — Pakistan has received a positive signal from Iran to resume face-to-face talks, according to The New York Times.

Polymarket's Trump Strait of Hormuz bet: a top trader bets Trump won't end the blockade; resolution hinges on a formal public announcement lifting it by the deadline, not on its real-world effectiveness.
Abstract: The article describes a Polymarket prediction market event about whether President Trump will end the Strait of Hormuz blockade before April 30. A high-win-rate trader invested about $40,000 betting that the blockade would not be lifted, at an average price of 0.685. The market resolves to "yes" only if a qualifying public statement explicitly lifts the blockade by 11:59 PM ET on the deadline; informal statements, leaks, or anonymous sources do not qualify. Public statements from Trump, including Truth Social posts or videos, count toward a "yes." The resolution depends solely on the existence of a formal announcement, not on the blockade's real-world effectiveness.

Gate News message, April 22 — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine is prepared to hold talks with Russia in any format at any time.

Zhipu AI PM Li announces OpenClaw, Hermes, and SillyTavern as supported GLM Coding Plan projects; other tools will be evaluated case-by-case. Do not share credentials or use subscriptions as API access; contact support for error 1313.
Zhipu AI product manager Li announced that OpenClaw, Hermes, and SillyTavern are officially supported under the GLM Coding Plan, with other tools evaluated case-by-case. The note cautions against sharing credentials or using subscriptions as API access and directs users with error 1313 to contact support.