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The First Time a Sovereign Nation Uses BTC for Strategic Corridor Settlement: Unpacking the Deeper Logic Behind Iran’s Oil Tanker Transit Fees

The First Time a Sovereign Nation Uses BTC for Strategic Corridor Settlement: Unpacking the Deeper Logic Behind Iran’s Oil Tanker Transit Fees

Iran plans to impose a $1 per barrel Bitcoin transit fee on oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire period, with on-chain payments completed in seconds. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the event from the perspectives of geopolitics, sovereign adoption, and de-dollarization.

Blog Team2026-04-09

Gate TradFi Latest Update: Crude Oil Surges and Plunges—How Can You Get In on the Action?

Gate TradFi Latest Update: Crude Oil Surges and Plunges—How Can You Get In on the Action?

Since April 2026, the crude oil market has experienced a dramatic roller-coaster ride, surging, plunging, and then rebounding rapidly. The main driver behind these sharp swings has been the rapid shifts in geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran.

Blog Team2026-04-09

After the US-Iran Ceasefire, BTC and Gold Rally Together—The "Digital Gold" Narrative Faces a New Test

After the US-Iran Ceasefire, BTC and Gold Rally Together—The "Digital Gold" Narrative Faces a New Test

After the ceasefire between the US and Iran, crude oil prices plunged 15%, gold surged above $4,800, and Bitcoin broke through $72,000. This article analyzes how the ceasefire news impacts these three major asset classes through different transmission channels, and examines how Bitcoin is being priced in the overlapping space between "digital gold" and "risk asset."

Blog Team2026-04-08

Gate TradFi Latest Update: Gold Surges Above $4,800—How Can You Capitalize on the Market?

Gate TradFi Latest Update: Gold Surges Above $4,800—How Can You Capitalize on the Market?

On the morning of April 8, 2026, the US, Iran, and Israel reached a temporary ceasefire agreement. The Strait of Hormuz reopened to shipping, causing crude oil prices to plummet nearly 20%. Capital quickly flowed out of the energy markets and into gold, pushing spot gold prices above $4,800 during intraday trading.

Blog Team2026-04-08

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Tensions Ease Between the US and Iran, Crude Oil Plummets—How to Seize Long and Short Opportunities on Gate TradFi?

Tensions Ease Between the US and Iran, Crude Oil Plummets—How to Seize Long and Short Opportunities on Gate TradFi?

Gate TradFi now fully supports CFD trading for both WTI and Brent crude oil, allowing you to trade the world’s two most important oil benchmarks seamlessly on the Gate platform.

Blog Team2026-04-08

Gate TradFi: Optimizing Trading Strategies Amid Gold and Energy Market Volatility

Gate TradFi: Optimizing Trading Strategies Amid Gold and Energy Market Volatility

Analyzing recent trends in gold, crude oil, and other markets, this article explores how Gate TradFi empowers investors to seize trading opportunities amid global market volatility through multi-asset trading, flexible leverage, and robust risk management.

Blog Team2026-04-08

Gate TradFi Multi-Asset Platform: Navigating Metals and Energy Market Volatility

Gate TradFi Multi-Asset Platform: Navigating Metals and Energy Market Volatility

Gate TradFi offers a diverse range of asset trading, including gold, silver, crude oil, stock indices, and forex. This empowers investors to develop more flexible investment and risk management strategies in volatile markets.

Blog Team2026-04-08

Gate Ventures Weekly Crypto Recap (April 7, 2026)

Gate Ventures Weekly Crypto Recap (April 7, 2026)

US stocks rose on Iran de-escalation hopes and Powell’s dovish signal; March jobs data remain strong, while oil surges elevate energy inflation risks. Crypto rebounds with BTC, ETH, and Memecore gains; Circle launches cirBTC, and institutions advance crypto infrastructure and AI payment initiatives.

Blog Team2026-04-07

Trump Family-Linked Project WLFI Partners Exclusively with Aster DEX: Is USD1 Set to Become the Settlement Asset for RWA Perpetual Contracts?

Trump Family-Linked Project WLFI Partners Exclusively with Aster DEX: Is USD1 Set to Become the Settlement Asset for RWA Perpetual Contracts?

WLFI and Aster DEX Announce Exclusive Partnership: USD1 to Become the Sole Settlement Asset for Gold, Silver, Crude Oil, and Other RWA Perpetual Contracts on the Platform This article explores the background of the partnership, changes in market structure, and potential impacts.

Blog Team2026-04-07