Trump claims the "Genius Act" is under threat from banks, emphasizing the protection of the crypto industry

ECB's Cipollone Unfazed by Digital Euro Vote Delay to June 23

ECB Executive Board member Cipollone downplays worry over delaying the digital euro vote, noting lawmakers likely set June 23 as the decision date instead of May 5. Abstract: This brief reports on a virtual Peterson Institute discussion in which Piero Cipollone said there is no concern about a potential delay to the European Parliament’s digital euro vote. He cited latest indications that the decision will be on June 23 rather than May 5, suggesting the shift is procedural and not policy-driven by the ECB.

French Family Forced to Transfer $820K in Crypto After Armed Home Invasion

Gate News message, April 22 — A family in Ploudalmézeau, a small town in Brittany, France, was invaded by two armed masked men on Monday (April 20), according to reporting by The Block. Three adults were bound for over three hours and forced to transfer approximately 700,000 euros (about $820,000) i

Iran's Foreign Minister Blames US and Israel for Hormuz Strait Tensions

Gate News message, April 22 — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on April 22 that the current situation in the Hormuz Strait is a direct result of military strikes by the United States and Israel against a UN member state. Araghchi made the remarks during a phone call with Italian Foreign

North Carolina Passes Digital Asset Law Allowing Banks to Custody Crypto

Gate News message, April 22 — North Carolina has officially introduced House Bill 1029, the Digital Asset and Stablecoin Act, marking the state's entry into crypto regulation. The bill, developed following recommendations from a dedicated blockchain committee, aims to integrate digital assets into t

U.S. Defense Department Unveils $1.5 Trillion 2027 Budget with 42% Increase

Summary: DoD announces a 2027 defense budget of about $1.5 trillion, up 42%, with 52% for weapons procurement and expanded drone, space, and Golden Dome defenses, plus $74B for unmanned systems and $30B for hardware. Abstract: This article outlines the DoD's 2027 budget details, noting a 42% increase to roughly $1.5 trillion. It highlights major allocations to weapons procurement, unmanned systems, space superiority initiatives, the Golden Dome missile defense, and funding for missile interceptors and other critical hardware.

US-Iran Conflict Accelerates Wall Street's Shift to Tokenized Assets, RWA Market Surges

U.S.-Iran tensions push Wall Street toward tokenized real-world assets and on-chain futures, expanding tokenized Treasuries and DeFi hedges to manage off-hours volatility and energy-supply risks. Abstract: The article assesses how the U.S.-Iran conflict is accelerating Wall Street’s adoption of tokenized real-world assets and on-chain futures to manage geopolitical volatility. It notes a surge in tokenized U.S. Treasuries, broader institutional integration, and the use of blockchain pricing during market closures. IMF projections of higher oil prices and slower growth frame the case for tokenized oil and DeFi hedges as prudent responses to energy shocks and supply disruptions.