Gate News message, April 22 — A survey by Börse Stuttgart Digital, the digital asset arm of Stuttgart Stock Exchange, found that 35% of European investors would consider switching banks if other institutions offered better cryptocurrency investment options. The study covered approximately 6,000 inve

Chinese EV brands BYD, Xiaomi, and Zeekr win U.S. interest via social media despite a 100% tariff and strict tech restrictions; through indirect routes and cross-border deals, U.S. buyers show growing openness. Abstract: The article notes that Chinese EV brands BYD, Xiaomi, and Zeekr are gaining U.S. visibility through influencer-driven content despite a 100% tariff and stringent restrictions on Chinese-made connected-vehicle hardware and software. With direct entry blocked, firms pursue indirect avenues such as Mexico-based manufacturing deals (a Nissan–Mercedes JV plant with 230,000 annual capacity) and Canada’s allowance of up to 49,000 Chinese-built EVs at a 6.1% tariff. Consumer interest in China-built vehicles is rising—one-third of new-vehicle buyers would consider them, up from 18% in 2021—while U.S. automakers adjust strategies, shelving the 2028 refreshes of Silverado, Sierra, and Escalade IQ with no new timeline.

Gate News message, April 21 — According to The New York Times, SpaceX has agreed to acquire Cursor, a fast-growing artificial intelligence startup focused on code-writing software, for over $50 billion. The deal comes as SpaceX prepares for what could be one of the largest initial public offerings i

Kalshi plans to launch crypto perpetual futures on April 27, expanding from event contracts into derivatives with built-in leverage. The platform also secures a margin-trading license, partners with ProCap Financial to provide real-time data, and unveils a commodities hub while facing growing competition and regulatory scrutiny from the CFTC. Kalshi launches crypto perpetual futures on April 27, expanding from event contracts into derivatives with leverage, adds a commodities hub and data partnership, and faces rising competition amid CFTC regulatory talks.

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

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.

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

Two SA startups, Loop and Vambo AI, join Google's Accelerator Africa 10th cohort from 2,600 apps; Loop enhances mobility/payments, Vambo AI enables multilingual AI; program runs Apr-Jun 2026 with mentors and AI workshops. Abstract: Two South African startups, Loop and Vambo AI, have been selected for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa's 10th cohort, chosen from about 2,600 applications and one of 15 African participants. Loop digitizes mobility and payments, while Vambo AI provides multilingual AI infrastructure for translation, speech, and generative AI across African languages. The 2026 program runs April 13–June 19 and offers mentorship and hands-on workshops focused on AI/ML. Since 2018, the accelerator has supported 106 startups from 17 African countries, helping them raise over $263 million and create more than 2,800 jobs.

Gate News message, April 21 — The CHIP token (USD AI) is set to launch on two of South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchanges today at 4 PM local time. Both platforms confirmed the simultaneous listing in separate announcements. One exchange will enable trading of CHIP against South Korean won (K