Coinbase CEO: Stock Trading Officially Launches Today, More Details to Be Announced

On April 2nd, U.S. weekly initial jobless claims for the week ending March 28th were reported at 202K—coming in below the 212K consensus forecast. The prior week’s figure was revised from 210K to 211K. (IG)

April 2: UBS strategist Joni Teves says gold will hit a new high this year despite recent price volatility, viewing the latest pullback as a buying opportunity. The bank forecasts average gold prices at $5,000 per ounce in 2026, $4,800 in 2027, and $4,250 in 2028. (Source: FX678)

Bitcoin slipped below $66,000 on April 2nd, per HTX market data, with a 24-hour drop of 3.75%.

On April 2, Telegram’s native encrypted wallet—Wallet in Telegram—announced the launch of perpetual contract trading, with technical backing from Lighter. The platform supports over 50 markets, offering leveraged trading for metals, stocks, oil, and cryptocurrencies with up to 50x leverage.

On April 2nd, Solana Foundation Chair Lily Liu posted a statement: "The Drift incident has had a far-reaching impact, rippling across the entire ecosystem. The Drift team is working around the clock to investigate and contain the situation, and we are fully committed to providing support. The smart contract itself has held up to scrutiny. The attack’s actual target is people — tied more to social engineering and operational security gaps, not code-level exploits. Solana has weathered multiple challenges before, advancing through faster iteration, better infrastructure, community support, and enhanced security. Stay vigilant, review your security settings thoroughly, and keep building. We’ll provide updates on any new developments as they emerge."

April 2 — Cryptocurrency exchange BTCC announced a strategic partnership with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) on Wednesday, officially becoming the official regional partner of the Argentine national team. The collaboration will span the entire cycle of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. BTCC noted the partnership will help deepen its globalization strategy, strengthen its trading ecosystem, boost user trust, and launch a range of user-focused activities — including signed jersey giveaways and trading competitions. Founded in 2011, BTCC ranks among the world’s oldest cryptocurrency exchanges.