The Central African Republic's parliament approved a cryptocurrency regulation bill, legalizing its use in financial markets while imposing strict penalties for offenses. The regulation aims to streamline remittances and provide access to digital currencies, despite concerns over crime and donor disbursements.

Gate News message, April 15 — An Israeli official stated that Israel has not received any decision or request related to a ceasefire with Lebanon.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent indicated that the Federal Reserve may lower interest rates further, emphasizing that rising oil prices have not impacted inflation expectations, as they remain detached from broader economic price pressures.

Gate News message, April 15 — The United States has not agreed to extend the ceasefire agreement, according to Axios.

On April 15, two vessels, including a supertanker under U.S. sanctions and a cargo ship with food supplies, transited the Strait of Hormuz into Iranian waters, activating positioning systems without interference, though Iranian authorities have not confirmed the reports.

Edith Sithole Chen Yik-ting, CEO of HKEx, cautions against extending trading hours in Hong Kong, highlighting potential disadvantages for local investors and emphasizing the importance of product offerings over operational hours. She also noted robust IPO interest from international companies and investors.

Uber's data reveals that bike taxis did not diminish auto-rickshaw demand in Bengaluru and Mumbai during a 2025 suspension. Most users favored auto-rickshaws, with a significant portion also trying bike taxis post-2024. This insight follows recent regulatory shifts in Karnataka and Maharashtra.

President Trump criticized NATO on social media, claiming it has historically not supported the U.S. and will continue to do so, particularly in conflicts involving Iran.

Michael Okoh, co-founder of Thepeer, refuted allegations of missing funds before the company's shutdown, clarifying that claimed investments were never made and funds were fully accounted for. He cited internal governance issues, not fraud, as the problem.

Gate News bot message, according to AggrNews, the CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) will not require Phantom to register as a broker for self-custody activities, as stated on the website. This clarification addresses Phantom's regulatory status regarding its self-custody operations.