The Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Chen Weimin, said the timeline for issuing the second batch of stablecoin licenses is still uncertain and may be affected by the two institutions granted licenses in the first batch. In addition, China-funded institutions were advised to put their applications on hold, and the number of institutions ultimately granted licenses will be limited, with only a small number meeting the requirements of the “Stablecoin Ordinance.” HSBC Payme users can enable a stablecoin account, but they must be Hong Kong local residents.

Wang Yongli analyzed the progress of U.S. cryptocurrency asset policy in his article, saying that the CLARITY Act provides clear guidance for regulation. He emphasized that the development of the on-chain crypto world should be given due attention, and suggested implementing effective regulation based on an understanding of the nature of cryptocurrency assets, while also adapting the U.S. experience to the country’s own conditions.

Polymarket data shows that the probability of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran by May 15 has fallen to 37%. The total trading volume of this event contract exceeds $107 million. U.S. Vice President Vance reiterated the final deadline for Iran, while Trump threatened that there will be strikes if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.

Gate News message, according to Gate’s official announcement Gate has delisted the trading markets of 29 tokens, including POWERLOOM, ZAP, NVIR, PBX, MNRY, HAT, EARNM, VICE, FST, LBLOCK, ELIX, ELIZA, GET, VIA, SGC, SKAI, 1, GPT, DPET, EQ, EMPIRE, ELDE, CNNS, MYTH, HARD, TROY, MICHI, OVPP, and ROOST. After the platform re-evaluated these tokens again, they do not meet the standards for enabling trading. For users who have submitted forms and meet the requirements, Gate has credited the repurchase amount to their accounts. After delisting, users can still continue to use the Gate wallet to store assets. The specific delisting time and operational details for the related wallet functions will be notified separately.

Gate News update, April 1, Fellowship PAC announced the appointment of Tether US’s Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Jesse Spiro, as the organization’s chair. Jesse Spiro will be responsible for driving Fellowship PAC’s next phase of expansion and increasing its support for candidates who back clear regulatory frameworks for innovation, digital assets, and emerging technologies. Fellowship PAC said it will publish the first list of endorsed candidates in the coming days.

Gate News update: On April 1, Fed Governor Musalem and Fed Vice Chair Barr will deliver remarks one after another in about ten minutes.

Gate News: According to Gate’s official announcement, Gate has delisted the trading markets for 29 tokens, including POWERLOOM, ZAP, NVIR, PBX, MNRY, HAT, EARNM, VICE, FST, LBLOCK, ELIX, ELIZA, GET, VIA, SGC, SKAI, 1, GPT, DPET, EQ, EMPIRE, ELDE, CNNS, MYTH, HARD, TROY, MICHI, OVPP, ROOST, etc. After assessment, the above tokens do not meet the standards for enabling trading. Gate has conducted a buyback for users holding these tokens; for users who meet the requirements, the buyback amount has been deposited into their Gate accounts. After delisting, users can still continue using Gate as a wallet to store assets for the aforementioned coins. The specific delisting time for wallet functionality and the operational details will be notified separately through an official announcement.

Texas Senate vice governor Dan Patrick announced that the forecast market, cryptocurrency, and blockchain research will be priorities for the next legislative session, aiming to advance the Texas conservative agenda. Texas will evaluate cryptocurrency ATMs and strengthen coordination of federal regulatory efforts, while also focusing on the legal compliance of prediction markets. In addition, Patrick proposed studying the impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce. Texas markets and investors will closely watch the development of relevant policies.

Gate News reports that, as of March 31, Ant Group has completed the settlement of its acquisition of Hong Kong stablecoin concept stock Yao Cai Securities, acquiring 50.55% of its equity for HK$2.814 billion. Following the completion of the transaction, Yao Cai Securities' board of directors has undergone a comprehensive reshuffle. Zheng Yanlan, currently head of the overseas business preparation team for the Ant Wealth segment under Ant Group; Huang Hao, currently a senior vice president of Ant Group; and Liu Zheng, currently chief financial officer of Ant Group, among others, have been appointed as executive directors.

Richard Tice, Vice Chairman of the Reform Party in the UK, stated in an interview with Bloomberg that emerging technologies such as stablecoins can effectively prevent financial fraud and increase the difficulty of tracking funds. He emphasized the need to explore the possibilities of tracking the flow of funds to enhance security measures.