Luisa Crawford Apr 09, 2026 09:52 HKMA confirms 4% interest rate for Silver Bond third payment as Hong Kong inflation averages just 1.28%, highlighting fixed-rate floor protection for senior investors. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority confirmed a 4% annual interest rate for the third payment on its Silver Bond Series due 2027, as the city’s persistently low inflation continues to make the fixed-rate floor the determining factor for bondholders.Announced April 9, the rate applies to payments scheduled for April 23, 2026. The HKMA calculated a Floating Rate of just 1.28% based on six months of Consumer Price Index data—well below…
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Is Poke an OpenClaw for the rest of us? That’s the idea coming from a new startup offering an AI agent that you can access via iMessage, SMS, Telegram, and, in some markets, WhatsApp. The AI agent Poke launched publicly in March, allowing consumers to access a personal assistant that can take action on their behalf through a familiar interface. Today, Poke can help with everyday needs, like daily planning, managing your calendar, tracking your health and fitness, controlling your smart home, editing your photos, and more, all via text message. Image Credits:Poke/The Interaction Company of California While you may…
Bitcoin rose above $71,000 on news of a conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Bitcoin rebounds…for now According to today's QCP Market Color, after the ceasefire was announced, risk assets rebounded, stock prices rose, and crude oil cooled to the low $90s. However, the report warns that all this looks like a temporary pause rather than a permanent solution. Remember, according to President Donald Trump himself, the ceasefire depends on how Iran deals with the Strait of Hormuz in the coming weeks. 🚨 President Donald J. Trump issues statement on Iran:…
Joerg Hiller Apr 08, 2026 09:31 Injective (INJ) shows mixed signals at $3.01 with RSI at 53.38 and bearish MACD. Technical analysis suggests $3.20 resistance test possible, but $2.70 support remains critical. INJ Price Prediction: Technical Analysis Points to Key Resistance Test Injective Protocol (INJ) is trading at $3.01 as of April 8, 2026, showing a solid 4.65% gain over the past 24 hours. With the token positioned near the upper portion of its Bollinger Bands and facing critical technical levels ahead, our INJ price prediction analysis reveals both opportunities and risks for traders. INJ Price Prediction Summary • Short-term…
Key Takeaways: Certik launched its AI Auditor, a tool which has achieved an 88.6% hit rate in tests against 35 security incidents. Ronghui Gu says the tool shifts the Web3 industry toward high-signal, always-on defense for 2026 workflows. Certik will next scale its modular AI architecture across DeFi and high-compliance institutional environments. Real-World Testing Certik, a Web3 security platform, said Tuesday, April 7, that it has officially transitioned its artificial intelligence (AI) auditor from an internal powerhouse to a public-facing solution. This launch, bolstered by open-source integrations for AI coding agents, marks a pivotal shift in Certik’s AI-first security roadmap,…
Update (April 7, 10:30 PM PT): The company has updated the app store listing and removed references to the Android app. But it also added that the iOS keyboard is coming soon. Google on Monday quietly released an offline-first dictation app called “Google AI Edge Eloquent” on iOS to take on the likes of Wispr Flow, SuperWhisper, Willow, and others. The app is free to download, and once its Gemma-based automatic speech recognition (ASR) models are downloaded, you can start dictating on your phone. In the app, you can see the live transcription, and when you hit pause, the app…
Bitcoin is currently just below $70,000, but a sharper signal could be in the derivatives market. If the price rises to $72,500, about $6 billion in short positions will be forced out, according to Santiment data. Related books This comes as Bitcoin continues to test the same limits over and over again, with the market showing more signs of nervousness than conviction. Emotions suddenly turn sour The social buzz surrounding Bitcoin is rapidly waning. The bullish-to-bearish ratio fell to 0.81 to 1.00, the lowest since February 28, according to Santimento data. 🗣️ Bitcoin has the highest percentage of bearish discussions…
Modern electronics power everything from smartphones to satellites, but they all share a major limitation. Heat. Once temperatures climb above roughly 200 degrees Celsius, most devices begin to break down. For decades, this thermal barrier has been one of the toughest challenges in engineering. Researchers at the University of Southern California now believe they have found a way past that limit. In a study published on March 26, 2026 in Science, a team led by Joshua Yang, Arthur B. Freeman Chair Professor at the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and…
Apr 07, 2026 05:35 Eight African nations now regulate crypto as South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya finalize frameworks. Ripple (XRP) expands RLUSD stablecoin and custody services across the continent. Eight African countries have now implemented crypto-specific regulations, with South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya leading a continental push that’s reshaping how digital assets operate across the world’s fastest-growing crypto market. Sub-Saharan Africa received over $205 billion in onchain value between July 2024 and June 2025—a 52% year-over-year jump.Ripple (XRP) is positioning itself at the center of this regulatory wave, expanding RLUSD stablecoin access through partnerships with Chipper Cash, VALR, and Yellow…
A US official described Iran’s recent response as a negotiating tactic, hinting that Trump might delay actions if a deal appears possible. The odds for a ceasefire by April 7 have dropped to 1.1% YES, down from 2% yesterday and 12% a week ago. Market reaction remains subdued, with April 7 odds near zero. The April 15 market is at 6.5% YES, down from 8% yesterday, showing skepticism about a quick resolution. The April 30 market at 17.5% YES saw a slight uptick, indicating some traders see potential progress by then. The biggest jump in odds occurs between April 30…