US Treasury Secretary: Expects Iran Conflict to End, Natural Gas Prices to Fall

Binance announced on April 23 the launch of its “Alpha Page”—a centralized hub for key data and performance metrics of early-stage (Alpha) projects. The page will feature details on the Alpha Points mechanism, historical performance of Alpha events, and tracking for associated tokens entering Binance’s listing process, aiming to boost transparency for users filtering and engaging with early-stage projects. In its official statement, Binance noted the section will serve as a core gateway for users to access Alpha project information, evaluate potential returns, and monitor projects’ growth trajectories.

April 23 — U.S. Republican Senator Roger Marshall said the United States could take military action against Iran if a peaceful agreement is not reached soon. Marshall noted past U.S. presidents have faced similar decisions, pointing to internal rifts in Iran that, combined with U.S. pressure and sanctions, are weakening Tehran’s position. He added he trusts President Trump’s strategy and emphasized the goal remains achieving peace as soon as possible. (Source: FXStreet)

April 23 — The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said Wednesday that U.S. crude inventories edged higher last week, while gasoline and distillate stockpiles fell. Amid supply disruptions tied to the Iran conflict, U.S. total exports hit a record high. The EIA reported that U.S. crude stockpiles rose 1.9 million barrels to 465.7 million barrels in the week ended April 17—contrary to a forecast 1.2 million-barrel draw. The agency also noted that inventories at the Cushing, Oklahoma delivery hub increased by 806,000 barrels. Despite the unexpected build, oil prices still edged up. (FXStreet)

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WTI crude oil futures gained 4% intraday on April 22, per Bitget market data, with contracts last trading at $93.26 a barrel.

April 22: Aave founder Stani Kulechov addressed recent events, noting the team is actively developing solutions with the core goal of protecting user interests and restoring market stability. He revealed that via multi-party collaboration, the Arbitrum Security Council has recovered approximately $70 million in ETH, sharply reducing overall risk exposure. The team is currently in talks with multiple partners to evaluate options and says it has "confidence" in the final resolution. Kulechov emphasized the current priority is advancing issue resolution—not assigning blame—while continuing to review the incident and optimize protocols. He stated the event is not only relevant to Aave but a critical moment for the DeFi industry, adding the team will keep the public updated.