SWIFT data indicate the US dollar accounted for a record 51.1% of international transactions in March, up from 49.2% in February and the highest level since 2023. The euro was around 21%, with sterling and yen behind, and the dollar's rise aligned with tensions in the Middle East. SWIFT data show the US dollar share of international transactions rose to 51.1% in March from 49.2% in February, a peak since 2023, with the euro around 21% and sterling and yen trailing.

Gate News message, April 23 — Trump Media & Technology Group CEO Devin Nunes resigned Tuesday evening, with Kevin McGurn assuming the role of interim CEO, according to Bloomberg. The company's stock has plummeted approximately 90% from its 2022 peak of $97.54, closing at $9.73 on Wednesday with a m

Gate News message, April 22 — The U.S. dollar index has fallen approximately 2.3% from its March peak, marking its worst monthly performance since August 2025, as easing Middle East tensions reduce safe-haven demand and expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts intensify. Major financial

Federal class action accuses AI16Z/ELIZAOS of a $2.6B crypto fraud via fake AI claims and deceptive marketing, alleging insider favoritism and a staged autonomous system; seeks damages under consumer protection laws. Abstract: This report covers a SDNY federal class-action filed April 21 accusing AI16Z and its rebrand ELIZAOS of a $2.6 billion crypto fraud involving fake AI claims and deceptive marketing. The suit alleges a manufactured link with Andreessen Horowitz and a non-autonomous system. It details a peak valuation in early 2025, a 99.9% crash, and about 4,000 losing wallets, with insiders receiving ~40% of new tokens. Plaintiffs seek damages and equitable relief under New York and California consumer-protection laws. Regulators in Korea and major exchanges have warned or suspended related trading.

Trader Killa raised his BTC short stop-loss to $83,000 from $80,000 after a mid-April short at $74,688, signaling updated risk management as markets evolve. He predicted the May 2025 bull peak and has 180k+ followers. Abstract: The article notes that BTC trader Killa increased his short-stop to $83,000 from $80,000 after a mid-April short at $74,688, illustrating updated risk management amid evolving market conditions. It also highlights his May 2025 bull-peak prediction and his 180k followers.

Gate News message, April 22 — Solana-based meme coin MAGA (Make Aliens Great Again) reached a peak market capitalization of $25 million today, marking an all-time high. The token is currently trading at $20 million with a 24-hour gain of 200% and trading volume of approximately $8.9 million. The

Razorpay plans to file for an IPO in India, seeking to raise $600-$700 million at a valuation of $5-$6 billion, down from its previous peak of $7.5 billion. Despite losses and cautious market conditions, the company is set for public listing.

Figure Technology Solutions faced allegations from Morpheus Research of overstating its blockchain technology use, resulting in a significant drop in share prices. Figure defended its operations, highlighting its digital asset features and strong performance metrics.

Ethereum achieved a record high of 200.4 million transactions in Q1 2026, driven by Layer 2 activity and stablecoin growth, despite ETH prices being over 50% lower than their August 2025 peak.

Intel shares surged 38% in April and 65% year to date, driven by AI partnerships and manufacturing advancements. The company regained full control of its Ireland plant and has secured contracts with major clients like Google, yet remains below its 2020 peak.