【AiCoin丨4.13 Snapshot: Trump Tariffs, Gold Decline, Stablecoin Settlement】

1. Trump Threatens to Impose 50% Tariffs on China

U.S. President Trump stated that if China supplies weapons to Iran, the U.S. will impose a 50% tariff on Chinese goods. -Original text

2. Fidelity Executive Says Bitcoin Supports at $65k

Jurrien Timmer, Global Macro Director at Fidelity Investments, said that Bitcoin’s technicals show strong support at the $65k level. Despite ongoing geopolitical risks, robust corporate earnings and economic cycle expansion are helping the market absorb shocks while avoiding deeper stock market sell-offs. -Original text

3. Spot gold falls to $4,650 per ounce, down 2.12% intraday

4. U.S. Senator Says This Year Is the Last Chance to Pass the CLARITY Act

On April 12, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis called on Congress to pass the CLARITY Act this year, or the legislative process could be delayed until after 2030. Former White House AI and cryptocurrency affairs head David Sacks expressed support, believing the bill will eventually be signed by Trump. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reversed his stance last Friday, supporting the bill, while Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal said it may enter the Senate Banking Committee for review, but divergence over stablecoin yields remains an obstacle. -Original text

5. European Commodity Traders Canceled Bank Services Due to Iran Risks, Turning to Stablecoins for Settlement

Haycen CEO Luke Sully said that due to concerns over transaction risks related to Iran, some European commodity traders are having their banking services canceled, prompting non-bank lenders and traders to turn to stablecoins (especially USDT) for cross-border payments. Haycen plans to become the liquidity and settlement layer for the $2 trillion non-bank trade finance market. -Original text

6. Dutch ClearBank Approved as a Crypto Asset Service Provider

On April 12, Dutch ClearBank received approval from the Dutch Financial Markets Authority to operate as a crypto asset service provider under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). ClearBank plans to offer euro stablecoin EURC and US dollar stablecoin USDC services, and deepen cooperation with Coinbase, including providing FSCS-covered savings accounts through Coinbase. -Original text

7. Morgan Stanley Applies to Become a Bitcoin Bank

Morgan Stanley announced it will apply to become a Bitcoin bank and plans to legally hold cryptocurrencies for clients. -Original text

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