Gate Crypto Flash News and Market Updates

Polymarket is seeking to raise $400 million at a $15 billion valuation, adding to a $600 million investment from Intercontinental Exchange. This funding aims to enhance infrastructure and liquidity for its event-based trading platform, amid ongoing debates over its valuation and market potential.

Two Israeli residents were arrested in southern Tel Aviv on April 20 on suspicion of collaborating with Iran's intelligence agency, according to Israeli authorities.

2026-04-20 06:30 至 2026-04-20 06:45（UTC），BTC价格录得+0.58%收益率，K线区间为74347.7至74898.0 USDT，振幅达0.74%。这一时段市场关注度上升，因大额订单和链上资金流出现异常波动，整体波动率有所放大。 本次异动的主要驱动力是鲸鱼实体针对交易所的集中大额资金提取和转移，24小时累计达3,824 BTC，直接拉低交易所BTC流动性，带

Spark's strategy chief defended maintaining high borrowing rates on SparkLend despite user migration to Aave, citing current market conditions. Aave is experiencing liquidity issues, raising concerns about potential bad debt if ETH prices drop significantly.

Vietnam plans to extend reduced special consumption tax rates for electric vehicles until the end of 2030, following significant sales growth. The proposal will be submitted for parliamentary approval, along with a continued registration fee exemption.

China is poised to import a record 800,000 tons of US ethane in April due to supply disruptions from the Middle East. The shift to ethane stems from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, affecting naphtha and LPG imports. This surge aligns with new production capacities and upcoming US-China talks.

Alibaba's AI video generation model, HappyHorse-1.0, will begin API testing on April 27 for enterprise customers and officially launch in May, developed by its ATH Innovation Division and other internal teams.

An Ethereum whale, after making $44.61 million in profits, opened a 4,000 ETH long position with 15x leverage at $2,264.1 per ETH, post closing a short position for $123,000 profits, indicating a significant market stance change.

Solana introduced WXRP, a bridged token equal to XRP, on April 18. Issued by Hex Trust and supported by LayerZero, WXRP allows XRP holders to engage in Solana's DeFi ecosystem while retaining their original assets. It is backed 1:1 by XRP and can be redeemed anytime.

Germany's producer price index rose 2.5% month-on-month in March, surpassing expectations of 1.3% and reversing February's 0.5% decline, signaling a rise in producer-level inflation.

Japan's 40-year government bond yield dropped to 3.775%, down 7 basis points, while the 20-year bond yield decreased to 3.230%, falling by 3.5 basis points.

Charles Schwab is considering introducing prediction markets for financial events amid growing Wall Street interest, while maintaining a focus on wealth management. Regulatory scrutiny is increasing, especially regarding sports and entertainment wagers, highlighted by recent legislation and concerns over insider trading and market manipulation.

Senator Elizabeth Warren accused SEC Chair Paul Atkins of misleading Congress over a decline in enforcement actions, which hit a decade low in fiscal 2025. Warren sought clarification on the regulatory shift, while Atkins defended the changes as a strategic realignment of priorities.

Iran's ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, affirmed Iran's commitment to safe maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz. He claimed that U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran have not achieved regime change, resulting in increased unity within Iran. Jalali also refuted claims of Russian intelligence support to Iran.

Gate News 消息，4 月 20 日，据 Gate 行情显示，截至发稿时，ORDI（Ordinals）现报 4.76 美元，24 小时内上涨 10.13%，最高触及 5.36 美元，最低回落至 4.05 美元，24 小时交易量达 843.88 万美元。当前市值约为 1 亿美元。 Ordinals 协议通过将内容写入比特币的最小单位聪（satoshi），实现了在比特币上铭刻 NFT 和 token 的功能。比特币总量 2100 万枚共细分为 2100 万亿聪，用户可通过 Ordinals 协议将文字、图片、音频和视频等内容永久记录在聪上，无需借助单独的代币、侧链或修改比特币本身。 OR

Pi Network mandates node operators to upgrade to Protocol 22 by April 27, 2026, to ensure network connectivity. The upgrade enhances stability and prepares for future smart contract features. Delaying could result in disconnection and missed opportunities.

Moody's report shows stablecoins have reached a market value of $315.8 billion, primarily dominated by USDT. While near-term risks to banks are limited due to narrow adoption and regulation, long-term growth may challenge traditional banking.