Core Scientific aims to raise $3.3B with junk bonds to fund AI infrastructure; six data centers under a 12-year CoreWeave contract are expected to generate about $10B in revenue. Core Scientific intends to raise about $3.3 billion via junk-bond issuance to finance artificial intelligence infrastructure, aligning with a broader move by high-yield issuers into AI-related funding. The firm is constructing six data center facilities under a 12-year contract with CoreWeave, projected to yield approximately $10 billion in revenue over the term.

Sen. Tillis requests delaying CLARITY Act markup to May due to unresolved stablecoin yield provisions, as banks seek tighter restrictions and crypto groups push to keep yield offerings; White House talks failed, delaying action.

Gate News message, according to the Gate official announcement on April 21, 2026 Gate launches a GUSD Minting New User Limited-Time Rewards Campaign, Episode 12. The campaign offers eligible new users up to 100% annualized yield. The campaign runs from April 21, 2026 at 16:00 to April 27, 2026 at 16:00 (UTC+8). Users can mint using USDT or USDC, receiving GUSD at a 1:1 ratio. GUSD is a Gate platform launched demand-deposit, principal-protected wealth management product. After minting, users holding GUSD can earn an annualized yield every day. During the investment period, participants can simultaneously receive GUSD minting rewards, campaign rewards, and yields from other wealth management products. GUSD can be redeemed at any time, and upon redemption it will be exchanged for USDT or USDC at a 1:1 ratio. According to platform rules, rewards begin accruing interest starting the second day after subscription, and are distributed in the form of GUSD before 18:00 on the next day when the interest accrues.

Gate News update, according to the official Gate announcement on April 21, 2026 Gate Yubibao launches the second round of SWCH wealth management benefits. SWCH 7-day fixed-term wealth management products are now live, with an annualized yield of 200%. The total allocation for this round is 4.9M SWCH. Quantities are limited—first come, first served. The campaign runs from April 21, 2026 at 16:00 to June 30, 2026 at 16:00 (UTC+8). SwissCheese is revolutionizing stock trading through DeFi, providing an efficient and transparent decentralized platform for tokenized stock trading.

Gate News, on April 20, according to Gate market data: as of the time of publication, UP (TonUP) is trading at $0.1763. It is up 18.20% over the past 24 hours, with a high of $0.1802 and a low of $0.1433. The 24-hour trading volume is $9.8568 million. Its current market cap is approximately $176 million. Unitas is a multi-chain yield infrastructure protocol, focused on delivering sustainable, USD-denominated real yields through delta-neutral strategies. By combining on-chain liquidity with hedged derivatives positions, Unitas can tap into diversified revenue streams, including trading fees, funding rates, and incentive mechanisms. The protocol emphasizes transparency, institutional-grade risk management, and capital efficiency, and is supported by real-time monitoring and a reserves proof system.

UBS analysts predict the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 50 basis points by 2026, despite rising energy prices. Fed Chairman Powell suggests limited tightening is needed, focusing on core inflation evidence before cuts. The forecast for Treasury yields indicates potential downward movement.

MicroStrategy has proposed changing its STRC preferred stock dividends from monthly to semi-monthly to enhance liquidity and stabilize stock prices, maintaining an 11.5% annual yield. Concerns about this structure have been raised by Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff.

A Nomura survey reveals 80% of institutional investors aim to invest 2-5% in cryptocurrencies, favoring yield strategies like staking and lending. Regulatory clarity and risk management are key to boosting institutional interest in digital assets.

Sky, the decentralized finance protocol formerly known as MakerDAO, launched its stablecoin USDS and yield-bearing sUSDS on Avalanche via Skylink, a unique crosschain bridge. The bridge began with a 5 million daily transfer cap, expected to increase by April 27.

CoreWeave announced a $1 billion unsecured notes offering at a 9.75% coupon, following a $1.75 billion bond issuance. The funds are for debt repayment and corporate purposes, reflecting CoreWeave's capital-intensive model and strong demand for GPU rentals.