Spot silver plunges 8% intraday

A lawsuit over SpaceX equity draws attention; the distribution of tens of billions of dollars in IPO proceeds faces uncertainty

A lawsuit involving SpaceX shares could have a major impact on how proceeds from its upcoming IPO are distributed. The dispute stems from a collaboration between Trellis Software and ClearList Holdings; Trellis alleges that ClearList attempted to dilute its stake, while ClearList counters that Trellis failed to deliver the software. The case’s progress will affect private equity funding worth billions of dollars and has sparked attention to protections for shareholders and market rules.

$13.0 billion exit stalls: private credit “run” intensifies, on-chain tokenization risks also expand in parallel

In 2026, the private credit market faces liquidity pressure. Investor redemption demand is high, but actual settlement falls short of half, and multiple institutions have initiated redemption restrictions. Market tension and sentiment worsen, default rates hit a record high, and problems with asset structure are pronounced. Blockchain attempts have failed to improve liquidity, and macro pressures have struck borrowers. Overall, private credit could become a source of systemic risk.

Turkey sold about 120 tons of gold within three weeks, worth $20 billion

Gate News message. April 3, according to Solid Intel, Turkey sold about 120 tons of gold within three weeks, worth up to $20 billion, to support its legal tender lira. Of that, it sold about 70 tons of gold last week.

American households are betting on the stock market hitting record highs: once it falls, it could directly hit GDP growth

In 2026, the asset composition of U.S. residents saw a significant shift. The proportion of stock market–linked assets rose to a record high, and household wealth became increasingly dependent on the capital markets. However, as the market environment changed, major stock indexes generally weakened, geopolitical tensions intensified market volatility, and consumer spending may be affected, thereby weighing on economic growth. Future trends will require monitoring the market’s ability to absorb adjustments and the impact of external shocks.

Mastercard partners with 85 institutions to expand crypto payments: Aptos enters the game, and blockchain moves toward mainstream global finance

Mastercard will launch a cryptocurrency partner program in 2026, partnering with 85 companies to advance the integration of blockchain and traditional finance. Aptos becomes a core partner, aiming to improve the usability of payment scenarios; in the future, users will enjoy a “frictionless blockchain” experience. At the same time, this collaboration strengthens institutions’ positioning in digital assets, but it also faces challenges related to privacy and decentralization.

U.S. employment alert sounds: job vacancies plunge + a wave of layoffs hits, and the unemployment rate may enter a new upward cycle

In 2026, the U.S. job market faces serious challenges: government job openings and the hiring rate have fallen significantly, layoffs in the private sector continue, and leading indicators suggest a bleak employment outlook. The market is focused on the upcoming jobs report to gauge the direction of the economy.