Fiuu launches Apple Tap to Pay on iPhone in Malaysia, turning iPhones into payment terminals for in-person contactless payments, boosting payments across 8 markets and 110 methods, with Singapore rollout and expansion plans. Abstract: Fiuu, Malaysia's leading payment gateway formerly known as Razer Merchant Services, has introduced Apple Tap to Pay on iPhone, enabling merchants to accept contactless payments without separate card readers. The rollout covers eight markets with support for over 110 payment methods, following a Singapore launch in December 2025. The company plans to expand direct acquiring for JCB and UnionPay and extend Visa installment options to Singapore, positioning iPhone-based terminals to compete with traditional readers and platforms like HitPay, and enabling payments outside fixed checkout locations to reduce costs for pop-ups and deliveries.

Alibaba opens Qwen AI Services to external partners; China Eastern Airlines becomes first outside Alibaba to deploy an end-to-end AI flight booking service, enabling users to request options like affordable direct flights or spacious seats.

Gate News message, April 22 — Anthropic has not relaxed its policy on Claude CLI usage for third-party tools like OpenClaw, according to a clarification by the platform. The apparent policy shift was actually a misinterpretation by OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger of a statement made by Claude Cod

Polymarket launched perpetual contracts for leveraged long and short trades on assets like gold, BTC, NVIDIA, and AAPL, with early access for registered users.

Gate News message, April 21 — The Bank for International Payments (BIS) has reiterated concerns about stablecoins, with Managing Director Pablo Hernandez de Cos warning that dollar-denominated stablecoins such as USDT and USDC are fundamentally riskier than commonly perceived. Cos stated that

Bitcoin Core v31.0 has been released, featuring upgrades like Qt 6.8 and increased database cache. It introduces private broadcast support and removes static transaction fees, enhancing privacy and security in wallet commands.

Xiaomi launched a limited beta for Xiaomi miclaw on PC, Mac, and smart speakers on April 21. It enhances system-level tasks like document organization and data analysis, promoting cross-device collaboration. Users can apply for testing via the Xiaomi Community.

JackYi, founder of Liquid Capital, asserts the market is in a rally phase but anticipates a pullback due to potential triggers like declining U.S. equities and inflation data. He advises investors to focus on risk management and capital preservation.

The 2012 STOCK Act mandates disclosure of trades over $1,000 by US lawmakers. Bitcoin is the most popular among them, with many holding substantial amounts. Other coins like Ethereum, Solana, and lesser-known cryptocurrencies are also present in their portfolios.

DeFi tokens have sharply declined due to a bad debt event affecting multiple protocols, with AAVE and LayerZero both dropping 22%. Contagion fears impacted even those without direct exposure, like Ethena and Compound.