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

Oil Prices Drop Amid U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Negotiations, Triggering Reaction Across Crypto Market

The U.S. and Iran are negotiating a 45-day ceasefire, resulting in a 4% drop in WTI crude oil prices and increased optimism in crypto markets. Bitcoin and Ethereum have shown significant gains, signaling a potential turning point for both sectors.

Forecast market activity: March transaction count year-over-year grew 2,838%, and it’s a geopolitical risk monitoring tool that is correlated with BTC price movements

Sygnum Bank’s chief investment officer said the market is increasingly important in monitoring macro risks, especially during heightened conflict in Iran. Data show that the number of prediction market trades in March rose 2,838% year over year, and the professional trading team has incorporated it into its macro analysis framework to develop trading strategies.

Bitcoin rises to $69,350, setting a new intraday high, as reports of US-Iran ceasefire talks boost market sentiment

Gate News news. On April 6, Bitcoin rose to $69,350 briefly in the morning on Monday, setting a new intraday high. On the news front, media reports say the U.S., Iran, and regional mediators are discussing a framework for a 45-day ceasefire agreement. In the derivatives market, the crypto market has formed a short squeeze, while both implied and realized volatility remain at low levels. The situation in the Strait of Hormuz is still the key variable.

Iran launches the “True Promise-4” wave 98 offensive, striking U.S. amphibious assault ships and multiple targets in Israel

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on April 6 that it would carry out the “True Promise-4” Wave 98 offensive, striking targets including the container ship SDN7 and strategic centers in Tel Aviv and Haifa with cruise missiles. At the same time, the U.S. amphibious assault ship LHA7 was also attacked and withdrew.

Israel’s defense minister instructs the military to continue fully targeting Iran’s national infrastructure

Gate News message: On April 6, Israeli Defense Minister Katz said he had instructed the Israeli military to continue its full-scale attacks on Iran's national infrastructure.

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs accuses the United States’ April 5 pilot rescue operation of violating its airspace, and raises questions or suggests it may be cover for stealing enriched uranium

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Bagaei, criticized the U.S. for the pilot rescue operation on April 5, saying it violated Iran’s airspace and that the location where it was carried out was far from the claimed position, possibly serving as a cover operation intended to steal enriched uranium. He believes this operation could become a “catastrophic scandal” for the United States.