Greater Bay Technology has produced its first all-solid-state battery cells, featuring an innovative solid electrolyte that enhances safety and performance. It aims for GWh production by 2026 and will debut in GAC's Hyptec vehicles, positioning itself as a pioneer in commercial solid-state batteries.

Fueled by a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, the price of Ethereum rose by about 9% on Wednesday, reaching a new high in several weeks. At the same time, stablecoin supply hit a historical high, suggesting increased activity across the Ethereum ecosystem. Analysts believe this provides solid support for Ethereum, and investors should watch macro events and changes in technical indicators.

Gate News message. April 3, according to Solid Intel, Turkey sold about 120 tons of gold within three weeks, worth up to $20 billion, to support its legal tender lira. Of that, it sold about 70 tons of gold last week.

Gate News, April 3, according to Gate market data, as of the time of this release, XPL (Plasma) is trading at $0.12. As of the time of this report, it has increased by 11.34% in the past 24 hours, reaching a high of $0.17 and dropping to a low of $0.10. The 24-hour trading volume is $9.1528 million. Its current market cap is approximately $281 million. Plasma is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain designed specifically for stablecoins. Plasma is committed to serving the stablecoin market that has already surpassed a total issuance of $275 billion and monthly transaction volumes in the tens of trillions of dollars. Its core advantages include: zero-fee USDT transfers, custom Gas tokens, and convenient crypto payments. At the same time, supported by outstanding throughput, it provides solid backing for global-level transaction circulation. This news does not constitute investment advice; investors should be mindful of market volatility.

In the first quarter of 2026, the price of Bitcoin fell 23.8%, marking its worst performance since 2018. Starting the year, the price dropped from $87,508 to $66,619, for a cumulative loss of 41.6%. Analysts believe that the main reasons include macroeconomic uncertainty and heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. In addition, ETF outflows have further increased pressure. Despite near-term difficulties, long-term confidence remains solid, and institutional participation trends look positive. The market is watching how developments in the Middle East could affect Bitcoin and overall cryptocurrency market sentiment.

Bitcoin has recently been fluctuating between $65,000 and $75,000, with market sentiment hesitant. Technically, it appears to form a bear flag pattern, but the bearish momentum is weakening, and the market is moving toward balance. Compared to the pullback in 2022, current demand remains solid, and prolonged sideways movement could indicate potential upside, but traders should watch for breakout signals.

Under geopolitical risks and macroeconomic pressures, Bitcoin's price has broken below $68,000. Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital, believes this represents a typical cyclical pullback and anticipates Bitcoin may rally again in 2026. Despite short-term market risks, long-term bullish sentiment remains solid.

The Smarter Web Company was included in the FTSE UK Index Series on March 20th. The CEO stated this would attract passive capital inflows and strengthen the institutional shareholder base. The company maintains a solid capital structure and holds 2695 bitcoins.

Gate News reported that on March 20, according to Solid Intel, the FBI and Thai police jointly conducted an enforcement operation targeting scam compounds. During the operation, law enforcement confiscated a total of 8000 mobile phones and froze approximately 5.8 billion dollars in cryptocurrency assets.