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Iran's Foreign Ministry Denounces Naval Blockade of Iranian Ports as Aggressive Measure

Gate News message, April 22 — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that the ongoing naval blockade of Iranian ports constitutes an aggressive measure, according to Golden Ten.

North Carolina Passes Digital Asset Law Allowing Banks to Custody Crypto

Gate News message, April 22 — North Carolina has officially introduced House Bill 1029, the Digital Asset and Stablecoin Act, marking the state's entry into crypto regulation. The bill, developed following recommendations from a dedicated blockchain committee, aims to integrate digital assets into t

U.S. Defense Department Unveils $1.5 Trillion 2027 Budget with 42% Increase

Summary: DoD announces a 2027 defense budget of about $1.5 trillion, up 42%, with 52% for weapons procurement and expanded drone, space, and Golden Dome defenses, plus $74B for unmanned systems and $30B for hardware. Abstract: This article outlines the DoD's 2027 budget details, noting a 42% increase to roughly $1.5 trillion. It highlights major allocations to weapons procurement, unmanned systems, space superiority initiatives, the Golden Dome missile defense, and funding for missile interceptors and other critical hardware.

US-Iran Conflict Accelerates Wall Street's Shift to Tokenized Assets, RWA Market Surges

U.S.-Iran tensions push Wall Street toward tokenized real-world assets and on-chain futures, expanding tokenized Treasuries and DeFi hedges to manage off-hours volatility and energy-supply risks. Abstract: The article assesses how the U.S.-Iran conflict is accelerating Wall Street’s adoption of tokenized real-world assets and on-chain futures to manage geopolitical volatility. It notes a surge in tokenized U.S. Treasuries, broader institutional integration, and the use of blockchain pricing during market closures. IMF projections of higher oil prices and slower growth frame the case for tokenized oil and DeFi hedges as prudent responses to energy shocks and supply disruptions.

川普鬆口：考慮與阿聯建立貨幣互換，戰時美元外交再延伸

CNBC 報導川普公開表示若有需要會協助，考慮與 UAE 建立貨幣互換通道，為白宮首次就此議題公開回應。UAE 央行長上週訪美提出可能性，實際決策仍由美國聯邦儲備委員會決定。 Hormuz 海峽戰事擾動美元流動；若成行，將拓寬美元外交與對加密、穩定幣及全球通膨/匯率的影響。

Ripple Joins BIS Taskforce for Cross-Border Payments Interoperability

Summary: Ripple joins a BIS Payments taskforce to improve cross-border payment interoperability, contributing blockchain expertise to cut delays, fees, and opacity in global transfers. Abstract: This note reports that Ripple has joined a BIS taskforce under the Payments and Market Infrastructure committee to address cross-border payment interoperability. The taskforce seeks to reduce delays, fees, and opacity across international settlements, with Ripple contributing its blockchain-based technology to help design scalable global frameworks.