The Russian Central Bank plans to conduct a study on the feasibility of creating a Russian stablecoin by 2026.

Circle Responds to the Drift Protocol Hack: USDC Freezing Must Be Executed Legally, Urges Faster Crypto Legislation

Circle’s Chief Strategy Officer Dante Disparte responded to the Drift Protocol theft incident, emphasizing that freezing USDC is being carried out according to law, calling for stronger coordination between law and technology, and suggesting that DeFi protocols should draw on protection mechanisms from traditional markets to advance legal protection of property rights and financial privacy.

Banking firms such as Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) and Goldman Sachs maintain a bullish outlook for gold, with a year-end target price as high as $5,800

Banks such as Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) and investment banks like Goldman Sachs predict that gold may rebound in the long term, mainly driven by central bank demand, geopolitical uncertainty, and expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. ANZ expects the gold price to reach $5,800 by year-end, while Goldman Sachs maintains a $5,400 outlook, saying that central bank gold purchases will be a support factor.

Iran Deputy Foreign Minister: All sides have reached consensus on Iran's Ten-Point Plan, which will serve as the basis for negotiations

Gate News Message, April 10, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Lavanchi said today at a meeting attended by representatives of foreign diplomatic missions in Iran and international organizations that all parties have reached consensus, and Iran’s Ten-Point Plan will serve as the basis for negotiations. He emphasized that Iran has always welcomed diplomacy and dialogue, but it will never accept dialogue based on false information, intended to deceive, and meant to pave the way for a renewed military aggression against Iran. (CCTV News)

Kremlin: Special envoy Dmitriyev’s visit to the U.S. is not aimed at restarting Ukraine peace talks

Gate News message, April 10, the Kremlin issued a statement regarding special envoy Dmitryev’s visit to the U.S. The Kremlin said that this trip was not a restart of peace talks on Ukraine, and that Dmitryev did not negotiate on the Ukraine issue. The Kremlin emphasized that Russia is seeking peace rather than a ceasefire; as long as Ukraine’s President Zelensky makes a decision, peace can be achieved today. In addition, the Kremlin noted that a ceasefire for Orthodox Easter has humanitarian significance.

Bitcoin Falls Below $71,000 as Iran Ceasefire Frays Within 48 Hours and Oil Rebounds - Unchained

Bitcoin prices fell to $70,981 amid uncertainty over a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, affecting market confidence. While Bitcoin saw a minor decrease, altcoins like Ether and Solana faced sharper declines, and global risk assets struggled with tightening monetary policy.

Ukraine President's chief adviser says Russia and Ukraine reached reciprocal commitments to observe a ceasefire for Easter.

Gate News message, on April 10, according to market news, a chief adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine and Russia have reached reciprocal commitments for a short ceasefire during Easter.