[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Iran's Revolutionary Guard Claims Attack on U.S. Base in Jordan

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Claims Attack on U.S. Base in Jordan

Odaily reported that Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed it launched a missile and drone attack on Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan.

The Revolutionary Guard said the strike set fire to the base's fuel tanks and ammunition depot. It also described the action as the first phase of its response to a U.S. attack on an Iranian coastal base.

WTI Surges Past $75 per Barrel, Up 4.88% Intraday

WTI crude rose above $75 per barrel, gaining 4.88% during intraday trading.

According to Odaily, Gate data showed WTI prices moving above $75 per barrel. The sharp rise in oil prices could add to inflationary pressure and weigh on risk sentiment across broader markets.

Brent Crude Jumps 4.5% on Reports of Renewed U.S.-Iran War

Watcher.Guru reported that Brent crude jumped 4.5% immediately after the market opened following reports of renewed war between the United States and Iran.

The spike in oil prices appears to reflect concerns over potential supply disruptions stemming from Middle East tensions. Escalating geopolitical strain could increase inflation pressure and affect sentiment toward risk assets.

U.S. 2-Year Treasury Yield Hits 4.2393%, Highest in 17 Months

The yield on the U.S. 2-year Treasury note rose to 4.2393%, marking its highest level in 17 months.

According to Odaily, federal funds futures markets are pricing in 39 basis points of rate hikes by December.

Higher short-term Treasury yields may intensify concerns about monetary tightening and weigh on investor sentiment toward risk assets.

Some Fed Officials May Raise Possibility of a July Rate Hike

Some Federal Reserve officials are reportedly becoming more concerned about inflation, prompting speculation that a rate hike could be discussed at the July meeting.

According to Odaily, Nick Timiraos, often referred to as the Fed's messenger, said the Washington Fed president chaired his first meeting since taking office last month, and the Fed unanimously decided to hold rates steady at that time.

He said that if inflation concerns intensify over the coming weeks, some Fed officials could push for discussions at the July 28-29 meeting about reversing last year's rate cuts.

The Washington Fed president is scheduled to testify before Congress this week, while the Fed will also review June inflation data.

FalconX: Spot Bitcoin ETFs Saw $4.9 Billion in Net Outflows in Q2

According to Odaily, institutional trading firm FalconX said in its Q2 2026 digital asset market report that a broad deleveraging trend continued across the industry.

The report said total spot trading volume across platforms fell to $1.6 trillion in the second quarter, down 25% quarter over quarter and 42% year over year, the lowest level since the third quarter of 2023. Futures trading volume declined to $9 trillion, down 12% from the previous quarter and 31% from a year earlier.

Futures open interest dropped to $53.2 billion, down sharply from the October 2025 peak of $122.2 billion. Trading turnover also fell to 1.6x, suggesting weaker speculative demand and a higher share of long-term holders.

Capital flows also showed pressure. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $4.9 billion in net outflows in Q2, bringing year-to-date net outflows to $5.4 billion. Total stablecoin supply fell by $7.4 billion to $313.8 billion, marking the first decline in several quarters.

FalconX said the current deleveraging phase is largely nearing completion and that June trading volumes showed signs of recovery. It identified progress on the U.S. CLARITY Act and spot ETF fund flows as key variables to watch in the third quarter.

Bolivian Government Reviews Inclusion of USDT in National Payment System

The Bolivian government is technically reviewing whether to incorporate USDT into the country's payment system.

According to Wu Blockchain, Bolivian Economy Minister Jose Gabriel Espinoza said the government is evaluating whether to include USDT in the national payment system so that it can officially circulate alongside the U.S. dollar and the boliviano.

The discussion comes as USDT usage has increased amid a prolonged shortage of foreign currency. Local banks Banco Union and Banco FIE already offer related services.

Securitize's RWA Tokenization Volume Surpasses $5 Billion

PANews reported on July 13 that Securitize's real-world asset tokenization volume has surpassed $5 billion.

In an official statement, Securitize said it is the first tokenization platform to reach that scale. The company reaffirmed its strategy to 'tokenize the world,' citing rapidly growing institutional demand for tokenized assets.

SBI Holdings and Solana Foundation Partner to Expand On-Chain Finance in Japan

According to Wu Blockchain, Japanese financial group SBI Holdings and the Solana Foundation have announced a strategic partnership to expand Japan's on-chain financial market.

The Solana Foundation will join SBI R3 Japan, a venture involving SBI and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG), and the entity will be renamed SBI Solana Global.

The partnership will focus on yen-denominated stablecoins, tokenized real-world assets such as bonds, funds, and real estate, cross-border payment infrastructure, and institutional on-chain financial services.

SBI said its goal is to connect Japan's regulated financial market with global blockchain liquidity and position Japan as Asia's on-chain finance hub.

Hyperliquid RWA Open Interest Hits Record $3.6 Billion

According to Odaily, real-world asset open interest on the Hyperliquid platform reached a record high of $3.6 billion.

Hyperliquid's total open interest also increased to $11 billion, setting a new high for 2026. Rising open interest suggests expanding new positions and trading demand in the derivatives market.