Ethereum Gas Fee Continues to Drop, Now at 0.352 Gwei

April 9th — Official sources confirm Pyth has launched a data marketplace, offering institutions a direct distribution layer that lets data producers retain ownership, set transparent pricing, and control access — while avoiding information loss or attribution confusion during data resales. Unlike the traditional model where data vendors hold dominant distribution rights, this framework puts control back in the hands of data sources, fostering a more open, transparent, and globally comprehensive next-generation financial data system. Six global financial institutions will use Pyth Network’s marketplace to distribute proprietary data directly on-chain. The data covers key financial information including spot forex, precious metals, crude oil swaps, OTC pricing, fixed income, corporate actions, and reference data.

April 9: U.S. February Core PCE Price Index comes in at 3% year-over-year, matching expectations of 3%. (Forex Factory)

April 9 (Financial Times) — U.S. weekly initial jobless claims for the week ended April 4 came in at 219,000, topping the consensus expectation of 210,000.

April 9 (TASS) — A senior Iranian official announced Wednesday that Iran will permit up to 15 ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz each day during the ceasefire period. Among Iran’s demands: the U.S. unfreezes Iranian assets within two weeks.

On April 9, Netherlands-based ClearBank secured a license from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) to operate as a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP), per Crowdfundinsider. The bank stated it will integrate its digital asset business into its broader fintech strategy. ClearBank noted it will offer stablecoin services denominated in euros and U.S. dollars, including EURC and USDC. The company added that launching these services will enable faster, more efficient cross-border transfers and payments.

On April 9th, White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) Chairman Hassett stated that interest rates should be lower. (Xinhua News Agency)