SHFE opens nickel futures and options to offshore traders and launches NR options and international copper options via SEIE, expanding QFI access and offshore participation. Abstract: The Shanghai Futures Exchange expanded its international reach by opening nickel futures and options to offshore traders and launching natural rubber and international copper options via its SEIE subsidiary. The move broadens qualified foreign investor access, with notable trading volume, open interest, and registration of overseas institutions.

Vale reported strong first-quarter results, with iron ore production rising to 69.7 million tonnes and sales increasing by 4%. Copper production also grew by 13%, while nickel reached a five-year high. Financial statements will be released on April 28.

Crypto hedge funds are diversifying into traditional commodities and equity indices, indicating that crypto trading infrastructure is merging with mainstream finance, as reported by Bloomberg.

Copper prices rose as traders reacted to U.S.-Iran peace talks, reversing a six-week decline. Improved market sentiment, driven by increased Chinese demand and easing inflation fears, suggests long-term growth in copper demand, particularly from AI data centers.

Eunice近日完成800万美元的种子轮和Pre-Seed轮融资，资金将用于扩大在私募市场的覆盖和加速商业增长。融资由Moonfire Ventures和Speedinvest领投，参与者包括多位知名投资人。

中国贵州省铜仁万山警方破获一起虚拟货币交易诈骗案，受害人被骗7118枚USDT，折合5万余元。骗子使用只读钱包以及现金展示骗取信任后迅速转移资产。警方提醒虚拟货币交易风险高，需谨慎确认钱包地址的真实性。

3月17日，伦敦金属交易所铜库存激增至18,775吨，创2019年以来新高，导致铜价承压，短时回落超1.4%。链上多头面临浮动亏损，最大多头亏损扩大至41%。

根据ChainCatcher消息，Gate的机构业务在2月持续增长，现货和合约日均交易量分别增长约5%和近20%。在Consensus HK期间，Gate举办了Gate Institutional Circle活动，吸引了70名行业代表参与交流。Gate也在推进跨交易所交易基础设施建设，与多个托管机构进行技术对接，以增强机构级交易和资产托管支持。

外汇市场出现转折，澳元、挪威克朗和纽元年内分别上涨约6%、5%和4%。交易员重新评估全球利率，押注主要经济体或结束降息。澳洲联储加息预期增强，挪威通胀上行也推动加息预期。资金流向相对稳健的经济体，美元走软影响市场情绪。