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On April 22, the USD/JPY remains trapped within the core range of 158.00-160.00, with the threat of potential intervention by Japan limiting upward movement; meanwhile, uncertainties in the Middle East, high energy prices, and safe-haven demand for the dollar restrict its downward potential. Only a rate hike by the Bank of Japan could significantly boost the yen, possibly pushing it up to around 155 or even stronger. If the BOJ unexpectedly takes action during its policy meeting on April 27-28, it could largely suppress the USD/JPY exchange rate, potentially causing it to decline before the upcoming Japanese 'Golden Week' holiday. However, this possibility currently seems low. According to Totan Research/ICAP, the probability of a rate hike next week has dropped to 9%, while the likelihood of a hike in June has risen to 62%. Although the BOJ and the Ministry of Finance are concerned about the inflationary impacts of a weak yen, the market believes that, amid heightened worries about economic growth setbacks, BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda and most policy committee members are cautious about the economic effects of the Middle East situation.

[Institutions: US/Japan Stuck in Range Fluctuations, Only BOJ May Break the Stalemate]On April 22, the USD/JPY remains trapped within the core range of 158.00-160.00, with the threat of potential intervention by Japan limiting upward movement; meanwhile, uncertainties in the Middle East, high energy prices, and safe-haven demand for the dollar restrict its downward potential. Only a rate hike by the Bank of Japan could significantly boost the yen, possibly pushing it up to around 155 or even stronger. If the BOJ unexpectedly takes action during its policy meeting on April 27-28, it could largely suppress the USD/JPY exchange rate, potentially causing it to decline before the upcoming Japanese 'Golden Week' holiday. However, this possibility currently seems low. According to Totan Research/ICAP, the probability of a rate hike next week has dropped to 9%, while the likelihood of a hike in June has risen to 62%. Although the BOJ and the Ministry of Finance are concerned about the inflationary impacts of a weak yen, the market believes that, amid heightened worries about economic growth setbacks, BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda and most policy committee members are cautious about the economic effects of the Middle East situation.

Institutions: US/Japan Stuck in Range Fluctuations, Only BOJ May Break the Stalemate

On April 22, according to monitoring by Lookonchain, a trader has sold all 2.79 billion ASTEROID tokens, exchanging them for 503 ETH (approximately $1.17 million), resulting in a profit of $1.17 million. This was achieved in just 5 days with an initial cost of only $575, yielding returns exceeding 2000 times.

[Trader Liquidates 2.79 Billion ASTEROID, Achieving Over 2000x Returns]On April 22, according to monitoring by Lookonchain, a trader has sold all 2.79 billion ASTEROID tokens, exchanging them for 503 ETH (approximately $1.17 million), resulting in a profit of $1.17 million. This was achieved in just 5 days with an initial cost of only $575, yielding returns exceeding 2000 times.

Trader Liquidates 2.79 Billion ASTEROID, Achieving Over 2000x Returns

On April 22, Blockchain.com announced the launch of perpetual contract trading in its non-custodial DeFi wallet, supported by Hyperliquid. This feature allows users to conduct leveraged trading directly within their own wallets without needing to transfer assets to third-party exchanges, ensuring full self-custody. The feature supports over 190 cryptocurrency markets, offering up to 40x leverage, and allows users to fund their perpetual contract accounts using assets from their DeFi wallets. It also includes real-time pricing, flexible leverage, and risk management tools. Blockchain.com stated that it will gradually support additional asset types in the future, including forex, stocks, and commodities.

[Blockchain.com Launches Self-Custody Perpetual Contract Trading Supported by Hyperliquid]On April 22, Blockchain.com announced the launch of perpetual contract trading in its non-custodial DeFi wallet, supported by Hyperliquid. This feature allows users to conduct leveraged trading directly within their own wallets without needing to transfer assets to third-party exchanges, ensuring full self-custody. The feature supports over 190 cryptocurrency markets, offering up to 40x leverage, and allows users to fund their perpetual contract accounts using assets from their DeFi wallets. It also includes real-time pricing, flexible leverage, and risk management tools. Blockchain.com stated that it will gradually support additional asset types in the future, including forex, stocks, and commodities.

Blockchain.com Launches Self-Custody Perpetual Contract Trading Supported by Hyperliquid

On April 22, GMGN reported that the market cap of the MAGA (Make Aliens Great Again) meme coin on the Solana blockchain has continued to rise, reaching a peak of $25 million, setting a new historical high. It is currently reported at $20 million, with a 24-hour increase of 200% and a trading volume of approximately $8.9 million during the same period. Since former President Trump publicly stated on April 17 that he plans to release government files related to UFOs, UAPs, and possible extraterrestrial life, the narrative has gained traction, and MAGA's market cap has surged from less than $50,000. BlockBeats reminds users that meme coin trading is highly volatile, largely dependent on market sentiment and speculative hype, with no actual value or use case, and investors should be aware of the risks.

[MAGA Meme Coin Market Cap Surges Over $25 Million, 200% Increase in 24 Hours]On April 22, GMGN reported that the market cap of the MAGA (Make Aliens Great Again) meme coin on the Solana blockchain has continued to rise, reaching a peak of $25 million, setting a new historical high. It is currently reported at $20 million, with a 24-hour increase of 200% and a trading volume of approximately $8.9 million during the same period. Since former President Trump publicly stated on April 17 that he plans to release government files related to UFOs, UAPs, and possible extraterrestrial life, the narrative has gained traction, and MAGA's market cap has surged from less than $50,000. BlockBeats reminds users that meme coin trading is highly volatile, largely dependent on market sentiment and speculative hype, with no actual value or use case, and investors should be aware of the risks.

MAGA Meme Coin Market Cap Surges Over $25 Million, 200% Increase in 24 Hours

Base has announced that its first independent network upgrade, Base Azul, has gone live on the testnet, with a target mainnet activation date of May 13, 2026. This upgrade marks Base's first network-level upgrade independent of the OP Stack. The official statement indicates that Azul will enhance security, performance, and developer experience: Base will enable a multi-proof mechanism through Azul, the base-reth-node will become its sole execution client, and the latest execution layer specification (Osaka) will be adopted to keep Base aligned with Ethereum. Users do not need to take any action for this upgrade.

[Base Launches First Independent Network Upgrade Azul, Plans Mainnet Activation]Base has announced that its first independent network upgrade, Base Azul, has gone live on the testnet, with a target mainnet activation date of May 13, 2026. This upgrade marks Base's first network-level upgrade independent of the OP Stack. The official statement indicates that Azul will enhance security, performance, and developer experience: Base will enable a multi-proof mechanism through Azul, the base-reth-node will become its sole execution client, and the latest execution layer specification (Osaka) will be adopted to keep Base aligned with Ethereum. Users do not need to take any action for this upgrade.

Base Launches First Independent Network Upgrade Azul, Plans Mainnet Activation

On April 22, The Wall Street Journal reported that several Iraqi and U.S. officials stated that the Trump administration has suspended dollar shipments to Iraq and frozen security cooperation projects with the Iraqi military, thereby increasing pressure on Baghdad to disband powerful Iran-backed militias. Some officials mentioned that a shipment containing nearly $500 million in U.S. banknotes—funds derived from Iraq's oil sales deposited in accounts at the New York Federal Reserve—was recently intercepted by Treasury officials due to U.S. concerns over these militias. U.S. and Iraqi officials noted that this is the second time since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February that the U.S. has delayed plans to deliver dollars to the Central Bank of Iraq. In the weeks prior, the militias had launched attacks on U.S. facilities in Iraq and neighboring countries to show support for Tehran. U.S. and Iraqi officials stated that the U.S. has informed Baghdad that it will also suspend funding for certain counter-terrorism and military training programs until the militia attacks cease and Iraqi officials take measures to disband these armed groups.

[U.S. Suspends Dollar Shipments, Iraqi Militias Become Focus of Tension]On April 22, The Wall Street Journal reported that several Iraqi and U.S. officials stated that the Trump administration has suspended dollar shipments to Iraq and frozen security cooperation projects with the Iraqi military, thereby increasing pressure on Baghdad to disband powerful Iran-backed militias. Some officials mentioned that a shipment containing nearly $500 million in U.S. banknotes—funds derived from Iraq's oil sales deposited in accounts at the New York Federal Reserve—was recently intercepted by Treasury officials due to U.S. concerns over these militias. U.S. and Iraqi officials noted that this is the second time since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February that the U.S. has delayed plans to deliver dollars to the Central Bank of Iraq. In the weeks prior, the militias had launched attacks on U.S. facilities in Iraq and neighboring countries to show support for Tehran. U.S. and Iraqi officials stated that the U.S. has informed Baghdad that it will also suspend funding for certain counter-terrorism and military training programs until the militia attacks cease and Iraqi officials take measures to disband these armed groups.

U.S. Suspends Dollar Shipments, Iraqi Militias Become Focus of Tension

On April 22, according to Al Jazeera reporter Alan Fisher, Trump's statements throughout the process regarding the ceasefire and potential military action have been inconsistent. This has not been well received in the market. By the close of trading, all major U.S. stock indices had declined due to concerns over the uncertainty in the Middle East. However, some believe that Trump's approach is correct, indicating a degree of thoughtfulness and consideration, although this trait is not typically associated with him, as he is often seen as more impulsive and reactive. The market is currently awaiting a statement from Iran.

[Trump's Inconsistent Remarks Lead to Market Concerns and Declining Indices]On April 22, according to Al Jazeera reporter Alan Fisher, Trump's statements throughout the process regarding the ceasefire and potential military action have been inconsistent. This has not been well received in the market. By the close of trading, all major U.S. stock indices had declined due to concerns over the uncertainty in the Middle East. However, some believe that Trump's approach is correct, indicating a degree of thoughtfulness and consideration, although this trait is not typically associated with him, as he is often seen as more impulsive and reactive. The market is currently awaiting a statement from Iran.

Trump's Inconsistent Remarks Lead to Market Concerns and Declining Indices

On April 22, the Reserve Bank of Australia is closely monitoring the situation regarding Anthropic's newly launched AI model, 'Mythos.' Anthropic claims that the model is powerful enough to address complex cyber attacks. In a statement, the Reserve Bank stated: 'We are communicating and collaborating with peer regulatory agencies, the government, and regulated entities. The Reserve Bank will continue to assess the impact of these technological advancements alongside peer regulatory agencies and government bodies to ensure the ongoing safety and stability of the financial system.' Meanwhile, regulators around the world are engaging with financial institutions to discuss how to address cybersecurity risks associated with 'Mythos.' (Jin Shi)

[Reserve Bank of Australia Closely Monitoring Anthropic's AI Model]On April 22, the Reserve Bank of Australia is closely monitoring the situation regarding Anthropic's newly launched AI model, 'Mythos.' Anthropic claims that the model is powerful enough to address complex cyber attacks. In a statement, the Reserve Bank stated: 'We are communicating and collaborating with peer regulatory agencies, the government, and regulated entities. The Reserve Bank will continue to assess the impact of these technological advancements alongside peer regulatory agencies and government bodies to ensure the ongoing safety and stability of the financial system.' Meanwhile, regulators around the world are engaging with financial institutions to discuss how to address cybersecurity risks associated with 'Mythos.' (Jin Shi)

Reserve Bank of Australia Closely Monitoring Anthropic's AI Model

On April 22, according to monitoring by Trader T, the US spot Bitcoin ETF experienced a net inflow of $11.83 million yesterday.

[US Spot Bitcoin ETF Sees Net Inflow of $11.83 Million Yesterday]On April 22, according to monitoring by Trader T, the US spot Bitcoin ETF experienced a net inflow of $11.83 million yesterday.

US Spot Bitcoin ETF Sees Net Inflow of $11.83 Million Yesterday

On April 21, Russia's major crypto exchange Grinex ceased operations last Wednesday due to a suspected major cyber attack, reportedly resulting in losses exceeding 1 billion rubles (approximately 13 million USD). The platform claimed on Telegram that the attack showed "signs of involvement from foreign intelligence agencies." Grinex is the successor to the previously sanctioned and shut down Garantex exchange, providing a financial channel for the Russian economy to evade sanctions. In 2025, it processed nearly 100 billion USD in transactions for the sanctioned stablecoin A7A5. Experts point out that Grinex's closure is not only due to the hacker attack itself but, more importantly, it removes a trading platform that Russian businesses relied on to convert rubles into usable international currencies, causing "serious damage" to the infrastructure for evading sanctions and making it harder for the Russian economy to escape the pressure of sanctions. The exchange had been sanctioned by Western authorities including the US, UK, and EU in August 2025. Meanwhile, the Russian economy continues to weaken, with Putin revealing that GDP declined by 1.8% in January-February this year, and maritime oil exports may drop to their lowest level since 2023.

[Russian Crypto Exchange Grinex Ceases Operations]On April 21, Russia's major crypto exchange Grinex ceased operations last Wednesday due to a suspected major cyber attack, reportedly resulting in losses exceeding 1 billion rubles (approximately 13 million USD). The platform claimed on Telegram that the attack showed "signs of involvement from foreign intelligence agencies." Grinex is the successor to the previously sanctioned and shut down Garantex exchange, providing a financial channel for the Russian economy to evade sanctions. In 2025, it processed nearly 100 billion USD in transactions for the sanctioned stablecoin A7A5. Experts point out that Grinex's closure is not only due to the hacker attack itself but, more importantly, it removes a trading platform that Russian businesses relied on to convert rubles into usable international currencies, causing "serious damage" to the infrastructure for evading sanctions and making it harder for the Russian economy to escape the pressure of sanctions. The exchange had been sanctioned by Western authorities including the US, UK, and EU in August 2025. Meanwhile, the Russian economy continues to weaken, with Putin revealing that GDP declined by 1.8% in January-February this year, and maritime oil exports may drop to their lowest level since 2023.

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