Gate News, on April 20, according to Gate market data: as of the time of publication, UP (TonUP) is trading at $0.1763. It is up 18.20% over the past 24 hours, with a high of $0.1802 and a low of $0.1433. The 24-hour trading volume is $9.8568 million. Its current market cap is approximately $176 million. Unitas is a multi-chain yield infrastructure protocol, focused on delivering sustainable, USD-denominated real yields through delta-neutral strategies. By combining on-chain liquidity with hedged derivatives positions, Unitas can tap into diversified revenue streams, including trading fees, funding rates, and incentive mechanisms. The protocol emphasizes transparency, institutional-grade risk management, and capital efficiency, and is supported by real-time monitoring and a reserves proof system.

UBS analysts predict the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 50 basis points by 2026, despite rising energy prices. Fed Chairman Powell suggests limited tightening is needed, focusing on core inflation evidence before cuts. The forecast for Treasury yields indicates potential downward movement.

MicroStrategy has proposed changing its STRC preferred stock dividends from monthly to semi-monthly to enhance liquidity and stabilize stock prices, maintaining an 11.5% annual yield. Concerns about this structure have been raised by Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff.

A Nomura survey reveals 80% of institutional investors aim to invest 2-5% in cryptocurrencies, favoring yield strategies like staking and lending. Regulatory clarity and risk management are key to boosting institutional interest in digital assets.

Sky, the decentralized finance protocol formerly known as MakerDAO, launched its stablecoin USDS and yield-bearing sUSDS on Avalanche via Skylink, a unique crosschain bridge. The bridge began with a 5 million daily transfer cap, expected to increase by April 27.

CoreWeave announced a $1 billion unsecured notes offering at a 9.75% coupon, following a $1.75 billion bond issuance. The funds are for debt repayment and corporate purposes, reflecting CoreWeave's capital-intensive model and strong demand for GPU rentals.

ByteDance has denied reports of offering 100 million yuan to recruit ex-researcher Guo Daya. VP Li Liang confirmed that all technical staff have the same compensation structure and recent hires did not exceed 100 million yuan, although options might yield significant returns over time.

Gate News message. On April 16, according to Gate market data, as of the time of publication, BARD (Lombard) is trading at $0.32. Over the past 24 hours, it is up 4.53%, with a high of $0.33 and a low of $0.30. The 24-hour trading volume reached $2.5407 million. The current market cap is approximately $71.82 million. Lombard is a decentralized finance project that aims to change the use of BTC through liquid-staking Bitcoin tokens (such as LBTC), promoting yield generation and DeFi participation. Lombard is committed to bringing BTC on-chain to create value for individuals, protocols, and platforms. The project has introduced a series of products, including the LBTC liquid-staking token, the Bitcoin Earn automated yield product, and a DeFi trading marketplace, among others.

Fireblocks has introduced Earn, allowing institutional clients to use stablecoin balances in on-chain lending via Aave and Morpho, enhancing capital efficiency. The feature initially offers Morpho vaults and Aave's lending market, with variable yields.

A White House report argues against banning stablecoin yields, highlighting minimal benefits for bank lending and reduced consumer earnings. Key officials support the CLARITY Act, but the Senate Banking Committee's timeline remains uncertain, affecting the bill's chances before summer recess.