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Gate Ventures: Tech Stocks Hit New Highs Amid Inflationary Pressure, Crypto Market Risk Appetite Recovers
Odaily Odaily News According to the latest weekly report from Gate Ventures, global markets continued to strengthen last week, driven by the technology sector. Both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq index hit new record highs, with the S&P 500 gaining 2.36% for the week and the Nasdaq rising 4.52%. In the crypto market, BTC rose 4.6% last week, ETH rose 2.1%, spot BTC ETFs recorded net inflows for the fifth consecutive week, and market sentiment recovered to the neutral range. Additionally, the total market cap of cryptocurrencies excluding the top ten assets increased by 12.6% for the week.On the macroeconomic front, the ISM Services Price Index rose to 70.7, a two-year high, coupled with energy price fluctuations and the Federal Reserve's policy expectation of "keeping interest rates higher for longer," leading to increased market focus on a "stagflation" environment. On the industry level, Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has applied to the OCC for a national trust charter, highlighting the increasingly evident trend of industry compliance. In terms of investment and financing, 10 deals were completed last week totaling $34.2 million, primarily concentrated in the DeFi and infrastructure sectors. Among them, OpenTrade completed a $17 million funding round to accelerate the development of institutional-grade stablecoin yield infrastructure; OnRe secured a $5 million Series A round to advance its Solana-based tokenized reinsurance product offerings.
Gate Ventures: Stock Indices Hit New Highs Amid Policy Divergence, Market Uncertainty Rises
according to Gate Ventures' latest weekly report, the global market performance is generally stable, but inflationary pressures and policy divergences are rising simultaneously. The S&P 500 topped the 7,200 mark for the first time. The Fed kept interest rates unchanged but showed major internal divisions. Compounded by volatile oil prices due to supply shocks in the Strait of Hormuz, market expectations of "stagflation" have intensified. Against this backdrop, the crypto market remains in a consolidation pattern, with BTC largely flat and ETH experiencing a slight pullback. ETF fund flows are diverging, and market sentiment remains cautious.At the industry level, the CLARITY Act has clarified the boundaries for stablecoin yields, further promoting a clearer regulatory framework. EURC is seeing rapid growth in Spanish retail payment scenarios, indicating that localized stablecoin applications are coming to market. The Solana ecosystem is advancing its post-quantum signature scheme, Falcon, reflecting the industry's forward-looking layout for long-term security. In terms of investment and financing, 15 deals were completed this week, with a total volume of $167 million, representing a 205% increase week-over-week. The infrastructure track continues to dominate. Among these, Four Pillars completed a Series A funding round to strengthen institutional-grade research and infrastructure capabilities. Belo secured $14 million in a funding round led by Tether, accelerating the expansion of its stablecoin payment network in Latin America. Overall, capital continues to concentrate towards infrastructure and cross-asset platforms, driving the industry's accelerated evolution towards institutionalization and multi-asset integration.
Gate Ventures: Tech Stocks Hit New Highs Amid Inflationary Pressure, Crypto Market Risk Appetite Recovers
Odaily Odaily News According to the latest weekly report from Gate Ventures, global markets continued to strengthen last week, driven by the technology sector. Both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq index hit new record highs, with the S&P 500 gaining 2.36% for the week and the Nasdaq rising 4.52%. In the crypto market, BTC rose 4.6% last week, ETH rose 2.1%, spot BTC ETFs recorded net inflows for the fifth consecutive week, and market sentiment recovered to the neutral range. Additionally, the total market cap of cryptocurrencies excluding the top ten assets increased by 12.6% for the week.On the macroeconomic front, the ISM Services Price Index rose to 70.7, a two-year high, coupled with energy price fluctuations and the Federal Reserve's policy expectation of "keeping interest rates higher for longer," leading to increased market focus on a "stagflation" environment. On the industry level, Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has applied to the OCC for a national trust charter, highlighting the increasingly evident trend of industry compliance. In terms of investment and financing, 10 deals were completed last week totaling $34.2 million, primarily concentrated in the DeFi and infrastructure sectors. Among them, OpenTrade completed a $17 million funding round to accelerate the development of institutional-grade stablecoin yield infrastructure; OnRe secured a $5 million Series A round to advance its Solana-based tokenized reinsurance product offerings.
Gate Ventures: Stock Indices Hit New Highs Amid Policy Divergence, Market Uncertainty Rises
according to Gate Ventures' latest weekly report, the global market performance is generally stable, but inflationary pressures and policy divergences are rising simultaneously. The S&P 500 topped the 7,200 mark for the first time. The Fed kept interest rates unchanged but showed major internal divisions. Compounded by volatile oil prices due to supply shocks in the Strait of Hormuz, market expectations of "stagflation" have intensified. Against this backdrop, the crypto market remains in a consolidation pattern, with BTC largely flat and ETH experiencing a slight pullback. ETF fund flows are diverging, and market sentiment remains cautious.At the industry level, the CLARITY Act has clarified the boundaries for stablecoin yields, further promoting a clearer regulatory framework. EURC is seeing rapid growth in Spanish retail payment scenarios, indicating that localized stablecoin applications are coming to market. The Solana ecosystem is advancing its post-quantum signature scheme, Falcon, reflecting the industry's forward-looking layout for long-term security. In terms of investment and financing, 15 deals were completed this week, with a total volume of $167 million, representing a 205% increase week-over-week. The infrastructure track continues to dominate. Among these, Four Pillars completed a Series A funding round to strengthen institutional-grade research and infrastructure capabilities. Belo secured $14 million in a funding round led by Tether, accelerating the expansion of its stablecoin payment network in Latin America. Overall, capital continues to concentrate towards infrastructure and cross-asset platforms, driving the industry's accelerated evolution towards institutionalization and multi-asset integration.
Analysis: Bitcoin Approaches $75,000 as ETF Inflows Hit a New Annual High
According to Decrypt, Bitcoin’s price recently approached $75,000, driven by improved risk sentiment and easing geopolitical tensions. Since the Iran conflict erupted on February 28, Bitcoin has surged approximately 13%, outperforming both the S&P 500 Index and gold. Data shows bearish pressure in the options market has eased, with the 25-Delta Skew rebounding from -10% to -4.5%, indicating reduced investor demand for downside protection. Last week, CoinShares data revealed net inflows of $1.1 billion into crypto investment products—the strongest weekly performance so far this year—with U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs accounting for $786 million in net inflows. Analysts note that ETF inflows and strengthening institutional demand have become key drivers behind Bitcoin’s rally. Experts caution that inflation, Federal Reserve policy, and evolving geopolitical developments could influence its future trajectory.
U.S. Money Market Fund Assets Hit Record High
According to Cointelegraph, U.S. money market fund assets have surpassed $8.28 trillion, setting a new record high, with weekly inflows reaching as high as $66 billion. Markets widely expect the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates again, and risk-averse sentiment is driving continued capital inflows.
VanEck: Digital Credit Market Could Reach $2.5 Trillion in the Next Decade, BTC May Hit $1 Million
Odaily Odaily, analysts at VanEck, which manages $200 billion in assets, said Matthew Sigel, said the digital credit market could expand to $2.5 trillion over the next decade, while the price of BTC is expected to reach $1 million. Matthew Sigel said the target is "absolutely within reach." (BitcoinTreasuries.NET)
Analyst: Retail BTC Inflows to Binance Hit All-Time Low, Averaging Just 314 Coins per Month
Analyst Darkfost posted on X platform, stating that the average monthly BTC deposits into Binance by retail investors (referring to addresses holding less than 1 BTC) have fallen to an all-time low, currently at just 314 BTC. This metric stood at around 1,800 BTC during the bear market phase of the current cycle and approximately 1,200 BTC during the first peak in March 2024. In comparison, the peak retail inflow in 2018 reached 5,400 BTC, and in 2021 it was 2,600 BTC. In January 2024, this figure was still around 1,000 BTC, representing a decline of more than threefold within two years. Darkfost noted that retail participation continues to decline, with some investors potentially exiting the market or shifting to indirect holdings such as spot BTC ETFs.
Gate Ventures: Tech Stocks Hit New Highs Amid Inflationary Pressure, Crypto Market Risk Appetite Recovers
Odaily Odaily News According to the latest weekly report from Gate Ventures, global markets continued to strengthen last week, driven by the technology sector. Both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq index hit new record highs, with the S&P 500 gaining 2.36% for the week and the Nasdaq rising 4.52%. In the crypto market, BTC rose 4.6% last week, ETH rose 2.1%, spot BTC ETFs recorded net inflows for the fifth consecutive week, and market sentiment recovered to the neutral range. Additionally, the total market cap of cryptocurrencies excluding the top ten assets increased by 12.6% for the week.On the macroeconomic front, the ISM Services Price Index rose to 70.7, a two-year high, coupled with energy price fluctuations and the Federal Reserve's policy expectation of "keeping interest rates higher for longer," leading to increased market focus on a "stagflation" environment. On the industry level, Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has applied to the OCC for a national trust charter, highlighting the increasingly evident trend of industry compliance. In terms of investment and financing, 10 deals were completed last week totaling $34.2 million, primarily concentrated in the DeFi and infrastructure sectors. Among them, OpenTrade completed a $17 million funding round to accelerate the development of institutional-grade stablecoin yield infrastructure; OnRe secured a $5 million Series A round to advance its Solana-based tokenized reinsurance product offerings.
21Shares Executive: Bitcoin Could Hit $100,000 This Year as Institutions Accelerate Entry
Adrian Fritz, Chief Investment Officer of 21Shares, stated that spot Bitcoin ETFs continue to attract capital inflows, reinforcing Bitcoin's core position in institutional asset allocation, even as the price remains volatile below the $80,000 mark. Adrian Fritz pointed out that since the beginning of this year, Bitcoin ETFs have absorbed nearly $2 billion in funds, sourced from retail investors, institutions, and hedge funds engaging in arbitrage and options strategies. He believes that as traditional asset management institutions like Morgan Stanley accelerate their deployment, crypto assets are being more broadly incorporated into multi-asset portfolio allocations. Bitcoin's current daily trading volume has exceeded $50 billion, with liquidity levels approaching those of large-cap tech stocks like Nvidia. The ETF mechanism simultaneously provides primary and secondary market liquidity, gradually granting it "institutional-grade asset" attributes.Although the market remains under pressure from macroeconomic conditions and interest rate environments, Adrian Fritz believes that ETF inflows have shifted from being speculation-driven to structural demand. He predicts that driven by factors such as improving geopolitical conditions, sustained capital inflows, and short covering, Bitcoin could challenge the $100,000 threshold this year. Meanwhile, differentiation among altcoins is intensifying, with the market shifting towards an asset selection logic that places greater emphasis on fundamentals and cash flow. (CoinDesk)
BIT: BTC Demand Structure Repairing, ETF Single-Day Net Inflows Hit New High Since Mid-January
Odaily News Analyst Markus Thielen stated that the Bitcoin demand structure is gradually repairing. He pointed out that strategic holdings continue to increase, providing stable buying support, the Coinbase Premium has rebounded, and the single-day net inflow of spot Bitcoin ETFs once reached $664 million, the highest level since mid-January.He believes that corporate capital, ETF inflows, and U.S. spot demand are forming a combined force, coupled with the return of stablecoin capital, market liquidity is gradually improving. Against this backdrop, Bitcoin's price may enter a new consolidation range. If the related trends continue, the probability of an upward move has increased, but the price action may still be dominated by consolidation.
LayerZero Hit by Lazarus Group Attack, Internal RPC Compromised; Official Issues Apology and Discloses Security Remediation Measures
LayerZero’s official tweet: LayerZero Labs has formally apologized for the security incident that occurred over the past three weeks and for insufficient communication. Regarding the incident, an internal RPC of LayerZero Labs was compromised by the North Korean hacking group Lazarus Group, contaminating the data sources for its Decentralized Verifier Nodes (DVNs). Concurrently, external RPC providers also suffered DDoS attacks. This incident affected a single application—0.14% of all applications—and involved assets valued at approximately 0.36% of LayerZero’s total assets. The LayerZero protocol itself remained unaffected; over $9 billion in assets continued to flow across chains normally following the incident. LayerZero Labs acknowledged that it previously permitted its DVNs to operate under a “1/1” single-node configuration to secure high-value transactions—a setup inherently vulnerable to single-point failure. LayerZero Labs accepts managerial oversight responsibility for this decision. Additionally, LayerZero disclosed that, three and a half years ago, one of its multi-signature signers had mistakenly used a multi-sig hardware wallet for personal transactions. That signer has since been removed, and the associated wallet has been rotated. As corrective measures, LayerZero Labs announced: - It has discontinued support for “1/1” DVN configurations; - It is migrating all paths to a default 5/5 multi-signature configuration, with a minimum threshold of 3/3; - It has developed a second DVN client written in Rust to ensure client diversity.
SlowMist CISO: Bitwarden CLI Hit by Supply Chain Attack; Malicious Package Circulated Briefly for ~1.5 Hours
SlowMist CISO 23pds (@im23pds) disclosed that the Bitwarden CLI version 2026.4.0 was subjected to a Checkmarx supply-chain attack between 17:57 and 19:30 ET on April 22. During this window, attackers abused a GitHub Action within Bitwarden’s CI/CD pipeline to briefly distribute a malicious package via npm. The official statement confirmed that Vault data was not compromised and production systems remained unaffected; only users who installed this specific version via npm during the aforementioned time window were impacted. Affected users are advised to immediately uninstall version 2026.4.0, clear their npm cache, rotate sensitive credentials—including API tokens and SSH keys—investigate anomalous activity in GitHub and CI environments, and upgrade to the patched version 2026.4.1.
Hyperbridge Contract Hit by MMR Proof Replay Vulnerability, Suffering ~$242,000 in Losses
According to BlockSec Phalcon, the HandlerV1 contract managed by Hyperbridge on the Ethereum network was found to contain a Merkle Mountain Range (MMR) proof replay vulnerability, resulting in approximately $242,000 in losses. The vulnerability stems from the lack of binding between proofs and requests, enabling attackers to replay historical valid proofs alongside newly forged requests to perform malicious actions—such as altering administrator privileges. In the specific incident, the attacker changed the Polkadot (DOT) token administrator and then exploited those privileges to mint additional DOT tokens for profit. Observed attack transactions include: changing the DOT token administrator and minting new tokens (losses of ~$237,400), changing the ARGN token administrator and minting new tokens (losses of ~$3,800), and host withdrawal operations. The vulnerability was discovered by PhalconSecurity and analyzed via PhalconExplorer. Previously, the Hyperbridge gateway contract was attacked, leading to the unauthorized minting and subsequent dumping of 1 billion DOT tokens on Ethereum.
2026 Q1 Global Semiconductor Equipment Sales Hit Record High for a Single Quarter
According to the global semiconductor equipment market report released by SEMI, sales of global semiconductor manufacturing equipment reached $36.55 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 14% year-on-year and 1% quarter-on-quarter, setting a new all-time high for a single quarter. The world's top three semiconductor equipment markets in the first quarter were Mainland China at $10.99 billion, South Korea at $8.93 billion, and Taiwan at $8.77 billion, with these three markets together accounting for over 70% of global equipment spending.
Ethereum Mainnet Monthly Transaction Count Hits New High, While Transaction Fees Hit New Low
According to Token Terminal data, Ethereum’s monthly transaction count has hit a new all-time high, exceeding 70 million transactions, while the median transaction fee stands at approximately $0.00554, marking a new all-time low.
Tether Releases Q1 Financial Report: Quarterly Profit of $1.04 Billion, Excess Reserves Hit a New All-Time High of $8.23 Billion
Odaily Planet Daily reported that Tether has released its assurance report for the first quarter of 2026, with a net profit of approximately $1.04 billion for the quarter.As of March 31, 2026, Tether's excess reserves reached an all-time high of $8.23 billion. The company's total assets currently stand at approximately $191.8 billion, with total liabilities of around $183.5 billion, resulting in assets exceeding liabilities by $8.23 billion. In terms of reserve allocation, Tether directly and indirectly holds approximately $141 billion in U.S. Treasury bonds, in addition to about $20 billion in physical gold and $7 billion in Bitcoin.Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that the company's goal is to ensure the stable operation of USD₮ under all market conditions by maintaining a simple structure and extremely high liquidity to navigate macroeconomic fluctuations.
SlowMist CISO: Bitwarden CLI Hit by Supply Chain Attack; Malicious Package Circulated Briefly for ~1.5 Hours
SlowMist CISO 23pds (@im23pds) disclosed that the Bitwarden CLI version 2026.4.0 was subjected to a Checkmarx supply-chain attack between 17:57 and 19:30 ET on April 22. During this window, attackers abused a GitHub Action within Bitwarden’s CI/CD pipeline to briefly distribute a malicious package via npm. The official statement confirmed that Vault data was not compromised and production systems remained unaffected; only users who installed this specific version via npm during the aforementioned time window were impacted. Affected users are advised to immediately uninstall version 2026.4.0, clear their npm cache, rotate sensitive credentials—including API tokens and SSH keys—investigate anomalous activity in GitHub and CI environments, and upgrade to the patched version 2026.4.1.
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U.S. Money Market Fund Assets Hit Record High
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VanEck: Digital Credit Market Could Reach $2.5 Trillion in the Next Decade, BTC May Hit $1 Million
Odaily Odaily, analysts at VanEck, which manages $200 billion in assets, said Matthew Sigel, said the digital credit market could expand to $2.5 trillion over the next decade, while the price of BTC is expected to reach $1 million. Matthew Sigel said the target is "absolutely within reach." (BitcoinTreasuries.NET)