Research by the International Monetary Fund shows that tariffs have a limited effect in regulating global trade deficits, and that the real influencing factors are macroeconomic policies. As global imbalances expand and financial risks rise, market structures may adjust, and crypto assets could become a tool for hedging uncertainty.

2026-04-05 15:15 to 15:30 (UTC), the BTC price fluctuated within the 66,938.9 to 67,529.9 USDT range, with a 15-minute return of +0.84% and a volatility (amplitude) of 0.88%. During the same period, market trading activity increased: the number of active on-chain addresses over 10 minutes reached 420,690, short-term buying sentiment improved, and attention to the market was boosted. The main drivers behind this move are persistent liquidity tightness in the spot and derivatives markets. Current trading volume is significantly lower than the range since the end of 2023, and the threshold for buy-side pressure to push prices higher has dropped markedly.

Gate News message, according to Bloomberg, Tether is making a final push for fundraising at a $500 billion valuation. The stablecoin issuer is working to complete this funding round at the specified valuation level.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is strengthening its oversight of insider trading in prediction markets, emphasizing that event contracts are swap contracts subject to strict financial regulation. Multiple recent cases have drawn attention, and the CFTC will prioritize handling serious violations, while related legislation is also moving forward to push prediction markets toward compliance. Investors need to pay attention to legal and information compliance.

As expectations grow that a Trump-led Iran war will end within two to three weeks, global risk-asset sentiment has rebounded. Bitcoin is holding at $67,950, Asia-Pacific equities are performing strongly, and overall market risk appetite has recovered. Institutional capital is flowing into the crypto market, which could push Bitcoin toward a clear direction. The market is waiting for Trump’s key speech to confirm the trend.

KB Kookmin Card has partnered with Avalanche to launch a “hybrid stablecoin credit card,” blending traditional payments with blockchain technology. The system allows users to flexibly use stablecoins and credit limits, enhancing the payment experience and lowering the barrier to using digital assets. This move aligns with the push of South Korea’s local currency stablecoin strategy and the Digital Asset Act, reflecting a reassessment by traditional finance of blockchain infrastructure.

Anchorage Digital CEO Nathan McCauley announced support for the newly formed U.S. bipartisan political action committee Blockchain Leadership Fund to help clarify the cryptocurrency regulatory framework. The move is an extension of the company’s long-term policy advocacy and, together with Chainlink, will work to advance legislation.

Gate News reports that on March 28, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung nominated Shin Hyun Song, head of the Monetary and Economic Department of the Bank for International Settlements, as a candidate for the new governor of the Bank of Korea. Shin Hyun Song is known as a "pragmatic hawk" and has a negative stance towards the Lee government’s push for a won-pegged stablecoin. Shin believes that in countries with severe exchange rate fluctuations and vulnerability to capital outflows, stablecoins can easily become tools for capital flight, and stablecoins pegged to the local currency may accelerate this trend.

> Original video title: Vitalik Buterin vs Beff Jezos: AI Acceleration Debate (E/acc vs D/acc) > Original video source: a16z crypto > Original text compilation: Deep Tide TechFlow Key points summary ==== Should we push for the rapid development of AI as much as possible, or should we be more cautious about its progress? Currently, the debate surrounding AI development mainly focuses on two opposing views: · e/acc (effective accelerationism): Advocates for advancing technological progress as quickly as possible, as accelerated development is the only path forward for humanity. · d/acc (defensive accelerationism):