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Gate Daily Report (April 1): Bitfarms plans to sell $161 million worth of Bitcoin; Tether lays off a senior gold trader

Gate Daily Report (April 1): Bitfarms plans to sell $161 million worth of Bitcoin; Tether lays off a senior gold trader

Bitcoin (BTC) was flat at $68,060 on April 1, and U.S. President Trump said he will end the Iran war. The Bitcoin miner Bitfarms plans to change its name to Keel and sell $161 million worth of Bitcoin. Stablecoin issuer Tether fired two precious-metals traders. U.S. stocks rebounded, and all three major indexes hit new highs. Market sentiment fluctuated with news of the Iran war, so it’s necessary to carefully control investment risk.

New Hampshire issues $100 million in bitcoin-backed municipal bonds, rated Ba2 by Moody's

New Hampshire plans to issue $100 million in Bitcoin-backed municipal bonds, which have already received a Moody’s Ba2 rating, marking the convergence of traditional municipal bonds and high-volatility crypto assets. The bond uses Bitcoin income as the sole repayment source and includes downside protection provisions. While this innovation offers the potential for higher returns, it also faces the risk of Bitcoin price volatility, and no issuance date has been announced yet.
04-01 01:17
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Magic Eden wallet shuts down trading services, fully ceases operations on May 1

The NFT marketplace Magic Eden announced that its native crypto wallet will enter “withdraw-only” mode starting April 1, and will fully stop operating on May 1. Users must withdraw their private keys or seed phrases before May 1; otherwise, they will permanently lose their assets. The wallet has been delisted and cannot be downloaded again. This shutdown is part of Magic Eden’s business transformation, shifting its focus toward crypto entertainment. The ME token incentive program is not affected, but the price is near its historical low.
04-01 01:12
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Why is Bitcoin up today? Trump’s move to withdraw from Iran within 2 to 3 weeks sparks a rebound

U.S. President Trump announced that he would withdraw from Iran within 2 to 3 weeks, prompting a short-term bounce in Bitcoin and a rebound in market risk appetite. However, Bitcoin faces the risk of falling for the sixth consecutive month; if this month’s close is below $67,300, it would further confirm downward pressure. Analysts noted that there are three possible market scenarios ahead, and it is necessary to closely watch how the outlook develops.
04-01 01:05
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CFTC Chair Selig Says Agency Ready to Oversee Entire Crypto Market as CLARITY Act Stalls

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig stated on April 1, 2026 that the agency is prepared to take responsibility for the $3 trillion cryptocurrency market and reiterated its exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets, as the Senate continues to deliberate the stalled CLARITY Act market structure bill.
CryptopulseElite·8m ago
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Hong Kong stablecoin licensing missed the March deadline, and the Monetary Authority has not provided a new timetable

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority failed to issue stablecoin licenses by the end of March as scheduled, with review delays caused by the high threshold requirements. In addition, state-linked enterprises such as Ant and JD.com have paused their applications due to mainland regulatory pressures, further affecting the approval timeline. The Monetary Authority did not provide a specific schedule, only stating that it is still moving forward with the licensing process.
MarketWhisper·14m ago
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Drift Protocol is suspected to have suffered an internal attack, causing the DRIFT token to plummet 18% within an hour.

Drift Protocol was attacked on April 2, and about $220 million to $270 million in assets were transferred, causing its TVL to fall to $255 million. The attacker moved some funds to Ethereum and performed swaps, and a statement from the Jupiter platform said it was not affected. Security organizations warned that after the attack, the native token faced prolonged downward pressure, and the future outlook for the DRIFT token needs to be carefully assessed. The investigation is still ongoing.
DRIFT-35,54%
SOL-3,71%
ETH0,57%
BTC-0,77%
MarketWhisper·22m ago
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Why is Bitcoin rising today? Trump plans to declare the end of the war, and the short covering potential is being strengthened.

U.S. President Trump plans to announce that Iran’s military targets have been achieved, the war is nearing its end, and the U.S. and Iran are in talks to negotiate a ceasefire. This situation is boosting market sentiment and pushing Bitcoin higher. K33 Research shows that Bitcoin ETF shorts have reached a historical high, and the market structure indicates signs that a bottom may be forming, suggesting a possible near-term uptrend.
MarketWhisper·27m ago
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