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Gate News message, April 21 — Unknown actors sent fraudulent messages to shipping companies with vessels stranded west of the Strait of Hormuz, claiming to be Iranian authorities and offering safe passage in exchange for fees paid in Bitcoin or Tether, according to Greek risk firm MARISKS. The messa

Gate News message, April 21 — Japan has accelerated its "remilitarization" and loosened restrictions on the export of lethal weapons, according to China's Foreign Ministry. Guo Jiakun, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson, stated that Japan's military expansion represents a factual and ongoing reality

Gate News message, April 21 — A Pakistani diplomatic source said that Iran's advance delegation team has arrived in Islamabad today, according to local reports. The Iranian government has not yet officially confirmed the development. The arrival of the advance team typically precedes formal diploma

Gate News message, April 21 — South Korean AI storage startup Dnotitia raised 90 billion won (US$61.2 million) in a Series A funding round led by Elohim Partners. Kiwoom Investment and Shinhan Venture Investment also participated in the round. Dnotitia's main products are the Seahorse vector

Gate News message, April 21 — The Iranian cargo ship Shoja 2 is reportedly transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime tracking data from MarineTraffic. The vessel departed from Shahid Rajaee Port near Bandar Abbas and is headed toward the Port of Kandla in India. The Strait of Hormuz, t

Gate News message, April 21 — Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee for the next Federal Reserve chair, made significant remarks ahead of his Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing on April 21. In testimony released on April 20, Warsh emphasized that the Fed's monetary policy independence is

Gate News message, April 21——A certain CEX has launched a Story (IP) re-staking product, adding it to the list of existing staking assets such as 15 assets including ETH, SOL, TRX, and more. The incentive campaign will run from April 21 to 27, with a total prize pool of 200 million KRW. $IP is the native token of the Story protocol. Story positions itself as an AI-focused on-chain IP infrastructure, supporting IP registration for datasets, models, and AI-generated content, programmable licensing, and automated revenue distribution.

Summary: BoJ is likely to hold at 0.75% on April 28 while signaling future rate hikes if conditions permit; June action remains possible, with some officials leaning toward a near-term move amid inflation risks from geopolitical shocks and a higher forecast. Abstract: The Bank of Japan is expected to keep its policy rate at 0.75% at the April 28 meeting, signaling eventual hikes as conditions permit; discussion centers on timing and a potential June move, in light of geopolitical tensions and an updated inflation outlook.

Gate News message, April 21 — South Korea's National Tax Service announced on April 15 that it plans to deploy crypto asset tracking software from firms including Chainalysis and TRM Labs to monitor cryptocurrency transactions in real time, trace hidden assets of suspected tax evaders, and combat mo

Gate News message, April 21 — South Korea's newly appointed central bank governor Shin Hyun-song pledged to advance the development of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and deposit tokens in his inaugural address on April 21. He outlined plans to expand these initiatives through the second

Atome Philippines partners with Bayad to enable utility and government payments via the Atome app, enhancing user engagement and financial services. Atome has seen growth, posting profits and expanding its user base in the underbanked Southeast Asian market.

Iran's armed forces, led by commander Abdolreza Dehqan, are ready to respond to any enemy threats. Dehqan highlights their combat readiness and alignment with the Supreme Leader, asserting they can effectively counteract Israel and the U.S.

On April 21, Japan's Nikkei 225 index increased by 0.89% to 59,349.17 points, while South Korea's KOSPI index surged by 2.72% to 6,388.47 points.

Gate News message: On April 21, according to Gate market data, as of the time of publication, QORPO (QORPO World) is trading at $0.0021. In the past 24 hours, it has risen 53.64%, with a high of $0.00266 and a low of $0.00136. The 24-hour trading volume is $20,500 (i.e., 2.05 万 US dollars). The current market cap is approximately $1.3113 million. QORPO World is committed to making gaming democratic and creating a new gaming lifestyle experience—unified under a single token, driven by artificial intelligence. The QORPO token is the innovative fusion of gaming and Web3; it serves as the foundation of an innovative gaming ecosystem, integrating numerous products and services to deliver an unparalleled gaming experience. This news is not investment advice. Investors should be mindful of risks related to market volatility.

U.S. crypto adoption rose to 12% in March after hitting 7% in February, driven by positive Bitcoin ETF inflows. Despite recovery, sentiment is fragile, with many expecting lower Bitcoin prices in 2026, and adoption trends remain skewed towards men and higher-income groups.

A Hong Kong woman lost 7.7 million HKD to a scammer posing as an investment expert on Telegram, promising high returns with low risk. After transferring funds multiple times, she couldn't withdraw her money, revealing the fraud. Police warned against such scams.

Hong Kong is unveiling its first five-year development plan to enhance its RMB business and wealth management hub status. Legislative reforms will improve liquidity and competitiveness, as Hong Kong seeks to strengthen its role in global finance amidst changing geopolitical dynamics.

Gate News message, April 21 — Autonomous Robots announced today that it has completed a Series B funding round, with Xiaomi Ventures leading the investment, according to interface news.

Shanghai's government has launched a plan to promote Web3.0 technology, focusing on innovation mechanisms and smart contracts, while validating technologies to enhance Web3.0 application commercialization.

OVHcloud and Alchemy have partnered to enhance Web3 infrastructure, combining Alchemy's tools with OVHcloud's cloud services. This collaboration offers developers a robust platform for blockchain applications, improving functionality and regulatory compliance.