Crypto Fear & Greed Index rose to 46, maintaining a 'panic' state; up from 32 yesterday, which also indicated panic.

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.

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 — Most Chinese commodity futures advanced during the night session close on April 22. No. 20 rubber led gains with a 2.4% increase, while rubber, urea, glass, soybeans, fuel oil, low-sulfur fuel oil, and soda ash each rose more

Coinglass reports Ethereum perpetual open interest up 6.47% to $32.93B, with Gate at $3.218B and three other major exchanges holding $7.515B, $1.868B, and $2.244B. Abstract: Ethereum perpetual futures open interest rose to $32.93B, with Gate holding $3.218B and other top exchanges carrying the remaining balance, illustrating concentration among leading venues.

American Bitcoin completed deployment of 11,298 miners at Drumheller, adding 3.05 EH/s to 28.1 EH/s across 89,242 devices; ABTC rose 13% as expansion goals were met, with 16 J/TH efficiency. Abstract: This brief reports that American Bitcoin, backed by the Trump family, completed the deployment of 11,298 bitcoin miners at its Drumheller facility, adding 3.05 EH/s to reach 28.1 EH/s across 89,242 devices. Following the update, ABTC stock rose over 13% at market open as the company said the deployment fulfills its expansion plan, with an average energy efficiency of 16 J/TH.

Meme coins outpaced BTC over the last 30 days: market cap up 15.58% to about $35.6B and trading volume up 56.14% to roughly $3.79B, per Ai Yii; BTC rose 14.06%. Abstract: The meme-coin segment showed stronger recent gains than Bitcoin. Meme coins' market capitalization increased by 15.58% to about $35.6 billion, with trading volume up 56.14% to roughly $3.79 billion, according to on-chain analyst Ai Yii, while Bitcoin's market cap rose 14.06%.

Bitcoin perpetual open interest rose 5.79% to $59.615B across major exchanges; Gate accounted for $5.178B of the total, while three major CEXs held $10.316B, $3.533B and $4.709B.

Global risk appetite rose on easing Middle East tensions, lower energy prices, and strong institutional support, pushing equities to new highs; gold held gains while crypto and ETFs posted modest moves. Global risk sentiment improved as tensions eased and energy prices fell, with equities at highs, gold firm, and crypto modestly higher; regulatory steps included France backing euro stablecoins and Circle's USDC Bridge.

Abstract: The U.S. Dollar Index rose to 98.52 intraday, while non-dollar currencies weakened; EUR/USD and AUD/USD fell more than 0.5%, and USD/CHF and USD/JPY rose more than 0.5%. Summary: DXY climbed to 98.52 intraday as most major pairs weakened; EUR/USD and AUD/USD fell over 0.5%, while USD/CHF and USD/JPY rose over 0.5%.