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On April 23, investment bank TD Cowen stated that the disagreements surrounding the CLARITY Act extend far beyond the issue of stablecoin yields, with multiple real-world obstacles potentially slowing down the legislative process. Firstly, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is understaffed, currently having only one commissioner in office. In this situation, Congress may be hesitant to assign more crypto regulatory responsibilities to the agency, and filling the vacancies will take several months. Secondly, the issue of prediction markets is heating up. Whether to include it in the bill's regulations, along with potential insider trading and conflicts of interest (including controversies related to Trump-associated projects), may lead some Democratic lawmakers to oppose the bill. Additionally, the ongoing controversy surrounding the Trump family's crypto project, World Liberty Financial, is increasing the political sensitivity of the bill, making bipartisan consensus harder to achieve. Geopolitics has also become a variable. Discussions about Iran potentially using crypto payments are intensifying the focus on anti-money laundering provisions and could even introduce amendments that would be detrimental to the industry. Furthermore, some lawmakers are attempting to incorporate the Credit Card Competition Act into the legislation, which, if advanced, could trigger new conflicts of interest and further delay the overall legislative process.

[TD Cowen: Progress on Crypto Legislation Stalled by Multiple Controversies Beyond Stablecoin Yields]On April 23, investment bank TD Cowen stated that the disagreements surrounding the CLARITY Act extend far beyond the issue of stablecoin yields, with multiple real-world obstacles potentially slowing down the legislative process. Firstly, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is understaffed, currently having only one commissioner in office. In this situation, Congress may be hesitant to assign more crypto regulatory responsibilities to the agency, and filling the vacancies will take several months. Secondly, the issue of prediction markets is heating up. Whether to include it in the bill's regulations, along with potential insider trading and conflicts of interest (including controversies related to Trump-associated projects), may lead some Democratic lawmakers to oppose the bill. Additionally, the ongoing controversy surrounding the Trump family's crypto project, World Liberty Financial, is increasing the political sensitivity of the bill, making bipartisan consensus harder to achieve. Geopolitics has also become a variable. Discussions about Iran potentially using crypto payments are intensifying the focus on anti-money laundering provisions and could even introduce amendments that would be detrimental to the industry. Furthermore, some lawmakers are attempting to incorporate the Credit Card Competition Act into the legislation, which, if advanced, could trigger new conflicts of interest and further delay the overall legislative process.

TD Cowen: Progress on Crypto Legislation Stalled by Multiple Controversies Beyond Stablecoin Yields

On April 23, a survey conducted among 6,000 European investors in Germany, Italy, Spain, and France found that 35% of respondents indicated they would consider switching banks if other banks offered better cryptocurrency investment options. This finding highlights that digital assets are becoming a focal point in the retail banking sector's competition. The study, commissioned by Stuttgart Digital Exchange and conducted by Marketagent from August 2025 to January 2026, revealed that one-quarter of European investors have already invested in cryptocurrencies, with Spain having the highest adoption rate at 28%. Germany follows closely at 25%, while Italy and France lag slightly behind.

[Survey: One-Third of European Investors Consider Switching Banks for Cryptocurrency Services]On April 23, a survey conducted among 6,000 European investors in Germany, Italy, Spain, and France found that 35% of respondents indicated they would consider switching banks if other banks offered better cryptocurrency investment options. This finding highlights that digital assets are becoming a focal point in the retail banking sector's competition. The study, commissioned by Stuttgart Digital Exchange and conducted by Marketagent from August 2025 to January 2026, revealed that one-quarter of European investors have already invested in cryptocurrencies, with Spain having the highest adoption rate at 28%. Germany follows closely at 25%, while Italy and France lag slightly behind.

Survey: One-Third of European Investors Consider Switching Banks for Cryptocurrency Services

On April 23, Hassett, the Director of the White House National Economic Council, stated that Trump hopes Waller will assume office at the Federal Reserve soon; core inflation is significantly decreasing, and the decline in inflation should help the Fed achieve interest rate normalization.

[Hassett: Trump Wants Waller to Assume Office at the Fed Soon]On April 23, Hassett, the Director of the White House National Economic Council, stated that Trump hopes Waller will assume office at the Federal Reserve soon; core inflation is significantly decreasing, and the decline in inflation should help the Fed achieve interest rate normalization.

Hassett: Trump Wants Waller to Assume Office at the Fed Soon

On April 23, AI startup Vast Data announced the completion of a $1 billion funding round, raising its valuation to $30 billion, with NVIDIA among the investors. Founded in 2016, Vast focuses on providing large-scale data management software infrastructure for AI applications and has developed the DASE architecture. The company stated that its technology supports computational projects involving millions of GPUs, with clients including CoreWeave, Mistral, the U.S. Air Force, and Cursor. This latest funding round reflects a more than threefold increase in Vast's valuation from $9.1 billion during its 2023 funding, highlighting the surging demand for next-generation data infrastructure as the development and deployment of general AI systems accelerate.

[NVIDIA Invests in Vast Data's New Funding Round, Valuation Reaches $30 Billion]On April 23, AI startup Vast Data announced the completion of a $1 billion funding round, raising its valuation to $30 billion, with NVIDIA among the investors. Founded in 2016, Vast focuses on providing large-scale data management software infrastructure for AI applications and has developed the DASE architecture. The company stated that its technology supports computational projects involving millions of GPUs, with clients including CoreWeave, Mistral, the U.S. Air Force, and Cursor. This latest funding round reflects a more than threefold increase in Vast's valuation from $9.1 billion during its 2023 funding, highlighting the surging demand for next-generation data infrastructure as the development and deployment of general AI systems accelerate.

NVIDIA Invests in Vast Data's New Funding Round, Valuation Reaches $30 Billion

On April 23, OpenAI introduced the Workspace Assistant in ChatGPT. The business, enterprise, education, and teacher versions of ChatGPT now offer a research preview of the intelligent workspace agent feature.

[OpenAI Introduces Workspace Assistant in ChatGPT]On April 23, OpenAI introduced the Workspace Assistant in ChatGPT. The business, enterprise, education, and teacher versions of ChatGPT now offer a research preview of the intelligent workspace agent feature.

OpenAI Introduces Workspace Assistant in ChatGPT

On April 23, Tesla reported a Q1 revenue of $22.39 billion, a 16% increase year-over-year, compared to the estimated $22.19 billion. The net profit for Q1 was $477 million, marking a 17% year-over-year growth. The gross margin for Q1 was 21.1%, up from 16.3% in the same period last year, and above the estimated 17.7%. The adjusted earnings per share for Q1 were $0.41, compared to $0.27 in the same period last year, exceeding the estimate of $0.34. The company stated that after the launch of the autonomous ride-hailing service Cybercab, it is expected to gradually replace the existing Model Y fleet and, in the long run, become Tesla's highest production model.

[Tesla Reports $477 Million Net Profit in Q1, Up 17% Year-over-Year]On April 23, Tesla reported a Q1 revenue of $22.39 billion, a 16% increase year-over-year, compared to the estimated $22.19 billion. The net profit for Q1 was $477 million, marking a 17% year-over-year growth. The gross margin for Q1 was 21.1%, up from 16.3% in the same period last year, and above the estimated 17.7%. The adjusted earnings per share for Q1 were $0.41, compared to $0.27 in the same period last year, exceeding the estimate of $0.34. The company stated that after the launch of the autonomous ride-hailing service Cybercab, it is expected to gradually replace the existing Model Y fleet and, in the long run, become Tesla's highest production model.

Tesla Reports $477 Million Net Profit in Q1, Up 17% Year-over-Year

On April 23, Trump stated in an interview with Fox News that reports about a 3 to 5 day window for extending the ceasefire are false. Regarding Iran's seizure of ships in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump mentioned that they are not American vessels and that he will continue to monitor the situation. When asked about the timeline for ending the war, Trump indicated there is no timetable and that he is not in a hurry. 'People say I want to resolve this quickly because of the midterm elections, but that is not true,' Trump stated, adding that the government aims to secure a good deal for Americans. Trump also noted that blockades scare them more than bombings, as they have been bombed for many years, but what they hate is the blockade. Once those oil wells cease production, they can sometimes be permanently closed. Trump expects that when negotiations resume, the Iranian foreign minister will still be present. Earlier reports from Fox News and Axios claimed that Trump would extend the ceasefire for 3 to 5 days, rather than indefinitely. In response, White House Press Secretary Levitt issued a statement saying that Trump did not set a deadline for the ceasefire extension with Iran, and the claim of giving Iran 3 to 5 days to respond is inaccurate.

[Trump and White House Deny Deadline for Ceasefire Extension]On April 23, Trump stated in an interview with Fox News that reports about a 3 to 5 day window for extending the ceasefire are false. Regarding Iran's seizure of ships in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump mentioned that they are not American vessels and that he will continue to monitor the situation. When asked about the timeline for ending the war, Trump indicated there is no timetable and that he is not in a hurry. 'People say I want to resolve this quickly because of the midterm elections, but that is not true,' Trump stated, adding that the government aims to secure a good deal for Americans. Trump also noted that blockades scare them more than bombings, as they have been bombed for many years, but what they hate is the blockade. Once those oil wells cease production, they can sometimes be permanently closed. Trump expects that when negotiations resume, the Iranian foreign minister will still be present. Earlier reports from Fox News and Axios claimed that Trump would extend the ceasefire for 3 to 5 days, rather than indefinitely. In response, White House Press Secretary Levitt issued a statement saying that Trump did not set a deadline for the ceasefire extension with Iran, and the claim of giving Iran 3 to 5 days to respond is inaccurate.

Trump and White House Deny Deadline for Ceasefire Extension

On April 23, Tesla (TSLA) revealed that its $900 million worth of Bitcoin was not sold in the first quarter of 2026.

[Tesla's Bitcoin Remains Unsold in Q1 2026]On April 23, Tesla (TSLA) revealed that its $900 million worth of Bitcoin was not sold in the first quarter of 2026.

Tesla's Bitcoin Remains Unsold in Q1 2026

On April 23, SpaceX stated in its IPO application that orbital AI computing and the industrialization efforts on the Moon and Mars are still in the early stages, involving significant technological complexities, and may not be commercially viable. Elon Musk has referred to space AI computing as an obvious choice, believing that orbit could become the lowest-cost storage location for AI within two to three years. The document warns that orbital AI data centers operate in harsh and unpredictable space environments, where systems may fail. Additionally, delays in the development of Starship could also limit the company's growth strategy. SpaceX currently targets a valuation of approximately $1.75 trillion and plans to raise $75 billion in the coming months.

[SpaceX Warns Investors That Orbital AI Data Centers May Not Be Commercially Viable]On April 23, SpaceX stated in its IPO application that orbital AI computing and the industrialization efforts on the Moon and Mars are still in the early stages, involving significant technological complexities, and may not be commercially viable. Elon Musk has referred to space AI computing as an obvious choice, believing that orbit could become the lowest-cost storage location for AI within two to three years. The document warns that orbital AI data centers operate in harsh and unpredictable space environments, where systems may fail. Additionally, delays in the development of Starship could also limit the company's growth strategy. SpaceX currently targets a valuation of approximately $1.75 trillion and plans to raise $75 billion in the coming months.

SpaceX Warns Investors That Orbital AI Data Centers May Not Be Commercially Viable

On April 22, U.S. President Trump stated: Iran's finances are collapsing! They want to immediately open the Strait of Hormuz—desperately in need of cash! They are losing $500 million every day. The Iranian military and police are complaining about not receiving their salaries. (Jinshi)

[Trump: Iran's Finances Are Collapsing]On April 22, U.S. President Trump stated: Iran's finances are collapsing! They want to immediately open the Strait of Hormuz—desperately in need of cash! They are losing $500 million every day. The Iranian military and police are complaining about not receiving their salaries. (Jinshi)

Trump: Iran's Finances Are Collapsing

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