Gate Crypto Flash News and Market Updates

Polymarket launches perpetual futures with leverage, expanding beyond standard prediction markets; early access registration is open for leveraged trading on its decentralized platform. This article reports that Polymarket launched a perpetual futures feature, enabling leveraged prediction market trading on its decentralized platform, with open early access registration, expanding offerings beyond traditional markets.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, XAGUSD (Silver) has dropped by 4% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market activity.

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%.

A major exchange launches OPG spot trading with the OPG-USD pair starting April 21, 2026. Trading will roll out gradually to ensure liquidity and stability, with access limited by regional regulatory requirements. OpenGradient (OPG) is being listed for spot trading on a major centralized exchange, issuing the OPG-USD pair on April 21, 2026. The rollout will be phased and regionally restricted to manage liquidity and regulatory constraints.

Gate News message, April 21 — On Tuesday, Donald Trump said he would be disappointed if Kevin Warsh, his nominee for Federal Reserve chair, takes office following Senate approval but does not cut interest rates as soon as next month. The central bank has not cut rates in 2026. Trump also pressured W

Summary: Barr says inflation is improving but more effort is needed to hit the target, reflecting the Fed's ongoing assessment of price pressures. Abstract: Barr's remarks indicate inflation trends are improving, yet more work is required to reach the target, highlighting the Fed's ongoing evaluation of price pressures in the economy.

Gate News message, April 21 — A Houthi leader said on April 21 that the group will join the fight if the enemy returns to the battlefield. The leader stated: "Our position is clear and public. In the face of U.S. and Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, we will never remain

Gate News update: According to The Information, the prediction market platform Kalshi will launch cryptocurrency trading and offer perpetual futures products.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, XTIUSD (WTI Crude USOIL) has surged by 4% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Grayscale research head Zach Pandl analyzes Bitcoin's rebound from a February low, using the realized price metric to show recent buyers at breakeven and hint at an early bull phase, with a reported bottom around $65k-$70k. Grayscale’s Pandl: Bitcoin hit ~63k in Feb, rose to ~76k; realized price ~74k shows recent buyers breakeven, hinting at early bull phase and a bottom around 65-70k.

Gate News message, April 21 — Federal filings reveal that Trump and the Republican Party have accumulated a historic $1.2 billion cash stockpile for the November midterms, with cryptocurrency executives playing a major role in funding the GOP war chest. Democrats currently hold only $261 million in

U.S. forces boarded and inspected the Iran-linked tanker Tiffany in the Indian Ocean, reporting no incidents; the vessel is sanctioned for allegedly smuggling Iranian crude, with the Pentagon pledging global maritime enforcement. Abstract: The U.S. Department of Defense announced that U.S. forces boarded and inspected the Iran-linked tanker Tiffany in the Indian Ocean, with no incidents reported; Tiffany is sanctioned for alleged Iranian crude smuggling, and the Pentagon pledged ongoing global maritime enforcement.

OpenAI Codex hit 4 million MAUs, announced by Sottiaux and Altman; the jump came in under two weeks from 3 million, and rate limits were reset across all tiers to celebrate. OpenAI Codex reached 4 million monthly active users in under two weeks since reaching 3 million, according to statements by OpenAI executives. To mark the milestone, rate limits across all tiers were reset.

Summary: Ethereum funding rates are negative across major venues, with an 8-hour average of -0.0016%, indicating longs are paid by shorts; rates vary by platform, reflecting differing sentiment and leverage. Abstract: This brief summarizes negative Ethereum funding rates across major exchanges, indicating short sellers pay long positions. It also notes platform-level variations, reflecting differing market sentiment and leverage across venues.

Gate News message, April 21 — Scammers posing as Iranian officials are demanding Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether (USDT) as transit fees from ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a warning from MARISKS, a Greece-based maritime risk management firm. The scheme falsely promises "safe transit

Gate News message, April 21 — Barr, the nominee for U.S. Federal Reserve chairman, stated that specific figures for the balance sheet size have not yet been determined.

New York State filed lawsuits against two major crypto exchanges, alleging violations of its administrative law and noncompliance with the regulatory framework for digital asset trading platforms. Abstract: New York State filed lawsuits against two major crypto exchanges, alleging violations of its administrative law and noncompliance with the regulatory framework for digital asset trading platforms. The action signals intensified state oversight of crypto markets.

Gate News message, according to the April 21 update, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a 1-day net inflow of 3,599 BTC (approximately $272.59 million) and a 7-day net inflow of 18,914 BTC (approximately $1.43 billion). Ethereum ETFs showed a 1-day net inflow of 34,380 ETH (approximately $79.25 million) and a 7-

Gate News message, April 21 — U.S. representatives introduced the Payments and Collections Enhancement (PACE) Act, legislation aimed at modernizing the American payment system. The bill would allow eligible companies to directly access the Federal Reserve's payment infrastructure, reducing

Gate News message, April 21 — A weekend hack that drained nearly $300 million from a small crypto project and triggered a $10 billion run on the largest decentralized lending platform may slow Wall Street's growing interest in blockchain technology, according to a report from Jefferies LLC released