The South Pars Petrochemical Facility in Asaluyeh, Iran, Has Been Attacked

On April 6, Citigroup said it expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in September, down from its prior expectation of a June rate cut.

April 6 – Two Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers have abandoned attempts to exit the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, vessel tracking data indicates. The Al Daayen and Rasheeda loaded LNG at Qatar’s export facilities in late February, then headed east toward waters near Oman in an apparent bid to enter the strait before turning back. No LNG tankers have transited the Strait of Hormuz since a U.S. airstrike on Iran in late February, per Kpler vessel data. Qatar has delivered two LNG shipments to Kuwait in recent weeks; the supplies likely came from onshore storage, avoiding the need to pass through the strait. Vessel tracking in the Persian Gulf remains uncertain due to potential electronic interference or AIS blackouts for ships in high-risk areas, according to Jinse.

April 6 — BitMine revealed Wednesday that as of April 5, 2026, its total staked Ethereum (ETH) has hit 3.33 million ETH. Valued at roughly $2,123 per ETH, the stake totals approximately $7.1 billion—making up a significant share of the firm’s total ETH holdings of around 4.5 million. Data shows BitMine’s ETH staking scale has expanded rapidly since the start of the year: from ~659,000 ETH in early January to the current 3.33 million. The firm held steady at ~3.04 million ETH between February and March before picking up pace again. On yields, the current Composite Ethereum Staking Rate (CESR) stands at ~2.74%, while BitMine’s 7-day staking yield is ~2.78%—marginally above the market average. Analysts note BitMine’s ongoing staking expansion reflects its core strategy of allocating to income-generating assets, further enhancing the balance between on-chain yields and long-term holdings.

**BitMine Discloses Latest Asset Holdings (April 6, 2026)** On April 6, 2026, BitMine released its latest asset status as of that date, revealing it added 71,252 ETH to its reserves last week. The firm’s total crypto assets and high-risk investments now stand at $11.4 billion. Breakdown of key holdings: - Approximately 4.8033 million ETH - 198 BTC - Roughly $200 million in equity in MrBeast’s Beast Industries - A $92 million investment in Eightco Holdings

April 6 — Strive, a Bitcoin Treasury (DAT) firm, revealed it has acquired 113 bitcoins worth approximately $7.75 million, at an average cost of roughly $68,577 per BTC. As of April 2, 2026, the company holds 13,741 BTC in total and continues to expand its Bitcoin reserves.

Sharps Technology on April 6 released its 2025 annual report, outlining a comprehensive strategy for a Solana-based digital asset treasury. The company holds over 2 million SOL—roughly 95% staked—delivering an annualized yield of ~7%. Financials show total assets jumped from $7.3M at end-2024 to $269.1M, with digital assets making up ~$250.1M. Full-year 2025 revenue hit ~$7M, of which ~$6.8M came from staking rewards—marking a sharp drop in its traditional medical equipment business’s contribution. Sharps has largely exited its inefficient manufacturing operations, pivoting to a digital asset management-focused model. It also completed a balance sheet restructuring: shareholder equity climbed to $264.4M, total liabilities fell to $4.7M, and all prior notes payable were settled. For ecosystem growth, Sharps has partnered with Coinbase, Crypto.com, BitGo, Jupiter and others, plus launched its own validation node. Additionally, Sharps raised over $430M in 2025 via equity finan