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Geopolitics Heating Up, Gold and US Dollar Price Movements Becoming More Unstable
The global financial market movements in the last week of April 2026 are still expected to be overshadowed by high uncertainty, as geopolitics heat up, the direction of US monetary policy (US), and commodity price fluctuations.
Currency and commodity analyst, Ibrahim Assuaibi, predicts the US dollar index will move around 96.60 with resistance levels at 102.50 next week.
On the other hand, gold prices still show high volatility. On Friday (24/4), global gold prices closed at US$ 4,709

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AI Stocks Control 45% of the S&P 500, Dominance Also Spreads to the Debt Market
The artificial intelligence sector is now dominating the U.S. financial market on an unprecedented scale.
AI-related stocks have been recorded to make up about 45% of the total capitalization of the S&P 500 index, hitting an all-time high.
This figure has surged about 20 points since the end of 2022, coinciding with the launch of ChatGPT, which triggered a spike in interest in AI technology.
AI dominance is not only happening in the stock market but also extending into the credit market

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16 Major Banks in Taiwan Build AI-Based Financial Model to Reduce Global Dependence
Sixteen major banks in Taiwan are reportedly collaborating to develop artificial intelligence models specifically for the financial sector.
This initiative aims to reduce reliance on global AI platforms, which are considered not fully aligned with local regulatory requirements and market conditions.
By building their own systems, these banks can tailor AI models to fit domestic legal frameworks and the characteristics of Taiwanese customers.
This move also reflects concerns over the us

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Hacker KelpDAO Completes Washing 76,000 ETH Into BTC Via THORChain
The security of the liquid restaking ecosystem has been shaken after KelpDAO hackers reportedly completed laundering most of their 76,000 ETH stolen on Thursday (23/4). The funds worth $175 million have been converted into BTC through the Umbra privacy protocol and the THORChain network, a move that makes the assets nearly impossible to trace back.
​The urgency of this case has sharply increased because the hackers have executed their exit strategy completely, leaving very few gaps for security audi

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The price of ApeCoin (APE) Reli 80%, Positioning a Trader in the Spotlight for Insider Trading
The price of ApeCoin
APEUSD
surged more than 80% on Friday to around US$0.18, breaking out from a narrow range around US$0.10, sparking optimism after Yuga Labs confirmed the appointment of Michael Figge as CEO earlier this week.
On-chain analytics company Lookonchain detected a new wallet transferring funds from ether to a long position with 5x leverage on 9.19 million APE, with unrealized gains of US$713,000 at the time of this report.
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Morgan Stanley Launches Stablecoin Reserve Portfolio to Support GENIUS Act
Morgan Stanley investment bank has launched a new product called the Stablecoin Reserves Portfolio, aimed at stablecoin issuers to hold their reserve assets.
This product takes the form of a government money market fund, focusing on safe instruments such as government bonds and high-quality liquid assets.
The launch is linked to new regulatory plans in the United States through the GENIUS Act, which aims to regulate stablecoin reserve management more strictly.
With this portfolio, stablecoin

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Gold Loses Momentum, High Interest Rates Become Obstacle
Gold price prospects are still overshadowed by the tug-of-war between geopolitical sentiment and global macroeconomic pressures. Amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, precious metal price movements tend to be volatile.
According to Bloomberg data, spot gold prices stood at US$ 4,709.50 per troy ounce on Friday (24/4/2026), up 0.33% from the previous day. However, over the week, gold prices declined by 2.57%.
Sutopo Widodo, President Commissioner of HFX International Futures, explained that the cu

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USDT Market Cap Hits New Record, Nearly Touching $190 Billion
The world's largest stablecoin, Tether, has set a new record after its market capitalization reached approximately $189.7 billion.
This achievement marks the highest level in USDT's history, further strengthening its dominance in the global stablecoin market.
This market cap surge reflects the increasing demand for stablecoins, especially as a liquidity tool within the crypto ecosystem.
USDT is widely used as a trading pair, a store of value temporarily, and a means of transferring funds between platfor

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U.S. Official Freezes $US$344 Million in USDT Tether Linked to Iran
A U.S. official announced on Friday that $US$344 million in Tether
USDTUSD
was frozen last Thursday related to Iran. The official linked the blacklisted addresses to transactions flowing through Iranian exchanges and the Central Bank of Iran’s wallet.
Finance Minister Scott Bessent confirmed sanctions targeting the same wallets, describing broader efforts to cut off Tehran’s financial channels as diplomatic attempts to end the deadlocked war stall.
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Tether stated on Thu

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Tom Lee and BitMine's Latest Ethereum Purchase Faces Community Criticism
Bitmine Immersion Technologies owned by Tom Lee has bought 10,000 ether
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from the Ethereum Foundation (EF) through over-the-counter (OTC) transactions. The Foundation has confirmed that this trade was completed at an average price of US$2,387.
This transaction transferred approximately US$23.9 million worth of ether from the foundation's treasury. The buyer is one of the most vocal institutions accumulating Ether. This transaction also rekindles longstanding criticism of the foundation

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Bitcoin dominance surges to 60.66% and Buries Altcoin Season Hopes for 2026
Bitcoin dominance
BTCUSD
successfully broke out through the 60% level this week, ending an eight-month accumulation phase and now targeting a peak cycle level of 66% from June 2025. This breakout indicates that capital flow is returning to Bitcoin and moving away from altcoins.
Momentum indicators on the weekly and daily timeframes both confirm this movement, while the Altcoin Season Index stands at 37. Combined signals suggest that altcoin season is unlikely to arrive before the end of

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Is Crypto Whale Bitcoin an Opportunist? On-Chain Data Reveals the Truth
Crypto whale Bitcoin buys during price rebounds. Holders do not participate in buying. The difference between these two groups tells a very different story from what the Bitcoin price rally depicts.
Bitcoin
BTCUSD
trades at $77,670 on April 24, remaining within an upward channel formed since February 24. The price rally back above $77,000 looks appealing on the surface. But behind it, there are two on-chain signals moving in opposite directions. This difference reveals what the largest wallets

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Justin Sun's Tron Repurchases Its Native Token and Says It Won't Stop
Tron Inc., a Nasdaq-listed treasury company built around Tron (TRX), repurchased 152,162 TRX tokens on Friday at an average price of US$0.3286, bringing its corporate holdings to over 693 million tokens.
Founder Justin Sun signaled that this accumulation campaign is far from over, and he encouraged his followers to keep buying through a two-word post on X a few hours after the purchase was completed.
Tron Inc. Strengthens TRX Position
Tron Inc. announced the purchase through its official X accoun