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Japan is preparing to significantly loosen its arms export restrictions, and allies from Europe to Southeast Asia are already lining up. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling party has approved the s

Japan Opens Arms Export Floodgates: New Policy Draws Global Defense Interest - EconoTimes

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HTX Community Spring Creation ContestUnlock Your Personal HTX Airdrop Now Blockchain Forum 2026, MoscowAsian equity markets extended their winning streak on Wednesday, buoyed by strong performances in

Asian equity markets extended their winning streak on Wednesday, buoyed by strong performances in technology stocks and growing optimism surrounding potential U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks. The positive momentum followed a solid session on Wall Street, where the S&P 500 gained 1.2% — finishing just below an all-time high — and the Nasdaq surged nearly 2%, driven by robust tech sector strength.Japan's Nikkei 225 rose approximately 1%, holding near record territory, while the broader TOPIX index gained 0.3%. South Korea's KOSPI was the standout performer, surging more than 3% and briefly crossing the 6,100 mark, bringing it close to the record highs reached earlier this year. The rally was largely fueled by memory chipmakers benefiting from rising artificial intelligence demand. SK Hynix shares reached a fresh all-time high, while Samsung Electronics also posted notable gains.Across the region, Hong Kong's Hang Seng climbed over 1%, China's Shanghai Composite edged up 0.4%, and Singapore's Straits Times Index added 0.4%. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose modestly by 0.2%, while futures linked to India's Nifty 50 remained relatively flat.Geopolitical developments also supported risk appetite. Reports suggesting that U.S.-Iran negotiations could resume helped ease tensions, even as underlying hostilities persisted. The U.S. has initiated a naval blockade of ships departing Iranian ports, while Tehran has threatened retaliation targeting Gulf state ports following the breakdown of weekend negotiations. Hopes for renewed dialogue pushed crude oil prices lower, reducing inflationary concerns and lending additional support to global equities.Further bolstering market confidence, U.S. producer price data came in softer than anticipated, signaling that pipeline inflation pressures may be easing. Investors were also closely monitoring upcoming earnings results from major U.S. b

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A explosive new report from the Financial Times has uncovered that Iran covertly leveraged a Chinese spy satellite during a recent regional conflict, granting the Islamic Republic an unprecedented abi

Iran's Secret Use of Chinese Spy Satellite to Target U.S. Military Bases Revealed - EconoTimes

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HTX Community Spring Creation ContestUnlock Your Personal HTX Airdrop Now Blockchain Forum 2026, MoscowKing Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to visit the United States beginning April 27 for a fo

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to visit the United States beginning April 27 for a four-day diplomatic trip that carries significant political weight beyond its ceremonial purpose. While the visit officially commemorates the 250th anniversary of American independence, it comes at a critical moment as relations between Washington and London have grown increasingly strained following the U.S.-Israeli military offensive against Iran in late February.President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will welcome the royal couple with a private tea at the White House, followed by a formal ceremonial reception, a state dinner, and a one-on-one meeting between the two heads of state. King Charles will also address a joint session of Congress, a rare honor last extended to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 1991.The British government views the visit as a strategic opportunity to leverage royal diplomacy and soft power to repair the fractured alliance. Trump has publicly criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for withholding active military support during the Iran conflict, dismissing him with sharp rhetoric. Despite this, Trump's regard for the British monarchy has remained notably intact, making the king a uniquely positioned envoy for rebuilding transatlantic ties.After Washington, the royal couple will travel to New York to meet with families of September 11 victims before concluding the American leg of the tour in Virginia. King Charles will then travel to Bermuda, a British overseas territory where he serves as head of state.The visit has drawn some domestic criticism in Britain, where Trump remains deeply unpopular. Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey publicly opposed the trip, while Starmer defended it, emphasizing the monarchy's unique ability to strengthen long-standing bilateral bonds across generations and political divides.Gold is meant t

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HTX Community Spring Creation Contest200 USDT | Share Insights on 2026 Crypto TrendsBitcoin ETFs become the largest driver behind the asset manager, recording a net income of $2.2 billion in Q1 2026. 

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Bitcoin ETFs become the largest driver behind the asset manager, recording a net income of $2.2 billion in Q1 2026.



On the 14th of April, BlackRock released its Q1 2026 report, recording a net income (GAAP) of $2.2 billion. The number suggests the asset manager saw a surge of 17% year-over-year (YoY) growth.

The main eye-catcher was that BlackRock recorded $130 billion in inflows in those three months. This growth was supported by the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF, “alongside active and private markets net inflows.”

Adding more insights on the same, Laurence D. Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, noted,  



BlackRock’s Q1 2026 earnings report marks a 17% Yo

HTX Community Spring Creation ContestUnlock Your Personal HTX Airdrop Now Blockchain Forum 2026, MoscowSouth Korea's incoming Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor nominee Shin Hyun-song has hinted at a possib

South Korea's incoming Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor nominee Shin Hyun-song has hinted at a possible shift toward tighter monetary policy, warning that prolonged supply-side shocks stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict could force the central bank to act on rising inflation.Speaking at a parliamentary confirmation hearing in Seoul on Wednesday, Shin acknowledged growing economic pressure on Asia's fourth-largest economy, stating that the unresolved Iran war crisis is expected to sustain inflationary pressure well into the near term. "A significant test is coming," he told lawmakers, noting that if price pressures persist, they risk feeding into inflation expectations, core inflation, and ultimately broader price instability — a scenario that would demand a monetary policy response.When pressed on whether he views inflation as a greater threat than slowing growth, Shin reaffirmed that price stability remains the central bank's top priority. He cautioned that surging import costs are likely to accelerate inflation, complicating an already fragile economic outlook marked by weaker GDP performance and elevated consumer prices.The remarks represent a notable shift in tone from South Korea's monetary authority. The BOK held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.50% during its April 10 meeting — the final policy decision under outgoing Governor Rhee Chang-yong, whose term concludes on April 20. Markets will closely watch Shin's leadership for any signals of a hawkish pivot in the months ahead.Adding to his forward guidance, Shin also reversed his previously neutral position on currency policy, explicitly warning against excessive weakening of the South Korean won and pledging direct market intervention should exchange rate volatility escalate beyond acceptable levels. The combined stance on both inflation and the won signals a more assertive approach to ma

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Gold prices slipped slightly from a one-month peak during Asian trading on Wednesday, with investors closely watching developments between the United States and Iran as a fragile ceasefire deadline ap

Gold Prices Ease From One-Month High Amid Iran Ceasefire Uncertainty - EconoTimes

A lot of people are wondering the same thing right now: why does $ETH keep sliding? The simple answer is this — the market is reacting to fear, not a collapse in fundamentals. Ethereum is currently st

A lot of people are wondering the same thing right now: why does $ETH keep sliding?
The simple answer is this — the market is reacting to fear, not a collapse in fundamentals.
Ethereum is currently stuck in a broader risk-off environment. Macro conditions are still heavy: a stronger U.S. dollar, delayed expectations for Fed rate cuts, sticky inflation concerns, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. In this kind of environment, investors tend to reduce risk exposure, and capital often rotates toward “safer” assets. Bitcoin has been the clear winner of that rotation, with BTC dominance staying elevated and ETH lagging behind.
Ethereum ETFs haven’t helped sentiment either. After early hype, we’ve seen periods of net outflows and inconsistent demand, with large players actively rebalancing positions. Add in whale movements and on-chain transfers, and retail traders are left feeling uncertain and defensive.
At the same time, structural changes in the ecosystem are playing a role. Layer 2 growth has been a massive success for scalability, but it has also shifted activity away from Ethereum mainnet, reducing fee revenue and weakening the burn mechanism that previously supported ETH’s deflationary narrative. Combine that with periodic leverage liquidations, and you get continuous downward pressure on price.
The result? Charts look weak, sentiment feels heavy, and confidence is shaken.
But here’s the part that matters most:
Ethereum’s fundamentals are still intact — and in many areas, improving.
On-chain activity recently surged ~41% week-over-week
DeFi total value locked remains above $55B
Ethereum still dominates roughly 57% of DeFi market share
Active users, staking participation, and real usage continue to grow
In other words, usage is not disappearing — it’s expanding quietly beneath the surface.
Meanwhile, upcoming upgrades (like Glamsterdam) continue to focus on scaling, efficiency, and long-term network strength.


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HTX Community Spring Creation ContestBitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?Post To Earn BonusEther-bitcoin ratio bounces from 2026 lows, signaling broader crypto recovery A closely watched gauge of eth

Ether-bitcoin ratio bounces from 2026 lows, signaling broader crypto recovery



A closely watched gauge of ether's relative strength against bitcoin has climbed to a three month high, backed by surging network activity and record stablecoin inflows on Ethereum.

The ether-bitcoin ratio traded near 0.0313 on Wednesday, up from a 2026 low around 0.028 in February but still well below the January 18 high near 0.038. Ether gained 4% over the past seven days to trade near $2,325, outpacing bitcoin's 3.9% move over the same period.



The $ETH/BTC ratio tracks the relative price of ether against bitcoin on crypto exchanges and is one of the most widely followed gauges of risk appetite across the digital asset market.

A rising ratio signals that capital is flowing into ether and, by extension, riskier parts of the crypto ecosystem. A falling ratio points to a preference for bitcoin's relative safety.

The pair peaked above 0.08 in late 2021 before entering a prolonged decline that accelerated through 2024 and into 2025, dragged lower by bitcoin ETF-driven demand, weakened fee revenue on Ethereum's base layer following the Dencun upgrade, and a broader rotation away from altcoins.

When ether outperforms bitcoin on risk-on days rather than simply tagging along, it historically suggests capital is beginning to rotate rather than chase the same trade. The signal strengthens if ether holds up better than bitcoin during the next pullback.

Part of the case for a sustained move rests on Ethereum's on-chain fundamentals, which have been diverging from the token's depressed valuation.

Ether-bitcoin ratio bounces from 2026 lows, signal

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