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Gate News message, April 21 — South Korean AI storage startup Dnotitia raised 90 billion won (US$61.2 million) in a Series A funding round led by Elohim Partners. Kiwoom Investment and Shinhan Venture Investment also participated in the round. Dnotitia's main products are the Seahorse vector

Gate News message, April 21 — The Iranian cargo ship Shoja 2 is reportedly transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime tracking data from MarineTraffic. The vessel departed from Shahid Rajaee Port near Bandar Abbas and is headed toward the Port of Kandla in India. The Strait of Hormuz, t

Gate News message, April 21 — Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee for the next Federal Reserve chair, made significant remarks ahead of his Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing on April 21. In testimony released on April 20, Warsh emphasized that the Fed's monetary policy independence is

Gate News 消息，4 月 21 日——某 CEX 推出 Story (IP) 弹性质押产品，加入 ETH、SOL、TRX 等 15 种现有质押资产行列。激励活动将于 4 月 21 日至 27 日开展，总奖池规模达 2 亿韩元。 $IP 为 Story 协议原生代币。Story 定位为面向 AI 的链上 IP 基础设施，支持数据集、模型及 AI 生成内容的 IP 登记、可编程授权及自动化收益分配。

Summary: BoJ is likely to hold at 0.75% on April 28 while signaling future rate hikes if conditions permit; June action remains possible, with some officials leaning toward a near-term move amid inflation risks from geopolitical shocks and a higher forecast. Abstract: The Bank of Japan is expected to keep its policy rate at 0.75% at the April 28 meeting, signaling eventual hikes as conditions permit; discussion centers on timing and a potential June move, in light of geopolitical tensions and an updated inflation outlook.

Gate News message, April 21 — South Korea's National Tax Service announced on April 15 that it plans to deploy crypto asset tracking software from firms including Chainalysis and TRM Labs to monitor cryptocurrency transactions in real time, trace hidden assets of suspected tax evaders, and combat mo

Gate News message, April 21 — South Korea's newly appointed central bank governor Shin Hyun-song pledged to advance the development of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and deposit tokens in his inaugural address on April 21. He outlined plans to expand these initiatives through the second

Atome Philippines partners with Bayad to enable utility and government payments via the Atome app, enhancing user engagement and financial services. Atome has seen growth, posting profits and expanding its user base in the underbanked Southeast Asian market.

Iran's armed forces, led by commander Abdolreza Dehqan, are ready to respond to any enemy threats. Dehqan highlights their combat readiness and alignment with the Supreme Leader, asserting they can effectively counteract Israel and the U.S.

On April 21, Japan's Nikkei 225 index increased by 0.89% to 59,349.17 points, while South Korea's KOSPI index surged by 2.72% to 6,388.47 points.

Gate News 消息，4 月 21 日，据 Gate 行情显示，截至发稿时，QORPO（QORPO World）现报 0.0021 美元，24 小时内上涨 53.64%，最高触及 0.00266 美元，最低回落至 0.00136 美元，24 小时交易量达 2.05 万美元。当前市值约为 131.13 万美元。 QORPO World 致力于实现游戏民主化，打造游戏生活新体验——统一于一个代币，由人工智能驱动。QORPO 代币是游戏与 Web3 创新的结合，是创新游戏生态系统的基础，整合了众多产品和服务，提供无与伦比的游戏体验。 此消息不作为投资建议，投资需注意市场波动风险。

U.S. crypto adoption rose to 12% in March after hitting 7% in February, driven by positive Bitcoin ETF inflows. Despite recovery, sentiment is fragile, with many expecting lower Bitcoin prices in 2026, and adoption trends remain skewed towards men and higher-income groups.

A Hong Kong woman lost 7.7 million HKD to a scammer posing as an investment expert on Telegram, promising high returns with low risk. After transferring funds multiple times, she couldn't withdraw her money, revealing the fraud. Police warned against such scams.

Hong Kong is unveiling its first five-year development plan to enhance its RMB business and wealth management hub status. Legislative reforms will improve liquidity and competitiveness, as Hong Kong seeks to strengthen its role in global finance amidst changing geopolitical dynamics.

Gate News message, April 21 — Autonomous Robots announced today that it has completed a Series B funding round, with Xiaomi Ventures leading the investment, according to interface news.

Shanghai's government has launched a plan to promote Web3.0 technology, focusing on innovation mechanisms and smart contracts, while validating technologies to enhance Web3.0 application commercialization.

OVHcloud and Alchemy have partnered to enhance Web3 infrastructure, combining Alchemy's tools with OVHcloud's cloud services. This collaboration offers developers a robust platform for blockchain applications, improving functionality and regulatory compliance.

South Korea's DeepX and Hyundai Motor Group's Robotics Lab are collaborating on a low-power AI computing platform for real-time robotic applications. Utilizing DeepX's DX-M2 chip, the partnership aims to optimize robotics with reduced costs and power consumption, reflecting a trend towards specialized chips in the industry.

Tether-affiliated entities invested $25 million in Antalpha, acquiring 8.2% ownership at the IPO price of $12.80 per share. Antalpha, a fintech platform for Bitcoin mining, reported strong financials, but shares fell over 27% post-disclosure.

Panic Inc. announced a ban on generative AI tools for art, music, writing, and dialogue in games for its Playdate console. AI coding assistants are allowed with disclosure. This decision follows backlash over an AI-developed game.