Spot Gold Gains 1%, Trading at $4,766.86 per Ounce

Iran Signals Readiness for Talks Once U.S. Ends Naval Blockade, Markets React

Iran's envoy says talks can start once Washington ends its naval blockade and ceases ceasefire violations; signals of a possible lift, with markets moving as metals rise and the dollar and oil fall. Abstract: The piece reports that Iran's UN envoy is ready to negotiate immediately if the U.S. ends its blockade and ceases ceasefire violations, citing Tasnim News Agency; it notes signals of a possible lift and related market reactions.

China Gold Demand Jumps as Imports Reach Two-Year High and Central Bank Keeps Buying

China’s demand for gold picked up sharply in March as imports hit their highest level in two years. The latest data shows China imported 162 metric tonnes of gold during the month, a sign that buyers stayed active even as prices remained high. At the same time, the People’s Bank of China

UK Startup Stratiphy Enables Crypto Holdings in Tax-Free ISA Accounts

Gate News message, April 22 — UK startup Stratiphy will offer both cryptocurrency exchange-traded notes (ETNs) and innovative finance individual savings accounts (IF ISAs), allowing investors to hold crypto assets in tax-advantaged accounts. The platform provides three ETNs issued by a leading

TradFi Rise Alert: XAGUSD (Silver) Rises Over 2%

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, XAGUSD (Silver) has surged by 2% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market activity.

Spot Gold Breaks Above $4,750 per Ounce as Precious Metals Rally

Gold tops $4,750 as spot, with COMEX futures up about 1% to $4,767; silver climbs to $77.69. This market update notes a rise in precious metals on April 22: spot gold above $4,750 with roughly 1% gains in New York futures to around $4,767, and spot silver up about $1 to $77.69 per ounce, signaling a firmer metal complex.

Polymarket launches sustainable contracts: 10x leverage trading for BTC, NVDA, and gold

Polymarket announced on April 21 that it will launch sustainable contracts. The first batch of underlying assets will be Bitcoin, NVDA, and gold, with up to 10x leverage and 24/7 trading. It is now open to an early-user whitelist. After completing the CFTC DCM registration, it is able to offer long-position futures and perpetual contracts in the United States, with no expiration date. Around the same time, Kalshi announced a competing product, and market rumors suggest that the new round’s financing valuation is too high. Details such as fees, margin, and liquidation are pending publication ahead of the official launch.