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On April 10, Ethereum spot ETFs recorded approximately $64.95M in net inflows. BlackRock’s ETHA led with $53.7M in net inflows, bringing its cumulative inflows to over $11.7B. The total assets under management (AUM) of Ethereum spot ETFs now stand near $13B, representing roughly 4.76% of Ethereum’s total market cap.

The Bhutanese government has significantly reduced its Bitcoin holdings over the past 18 months, cutting its position from approximately 13,000 BTC to 3,954 BTC—a 70% reduction. Recently, it transferred $22.68 million worth of BTC to external addresses, and Bitcoin inflows into its national mining pool have notably slowed, suggesting its mining operations may have halted.

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is facing financial pressure amid a sharp market cap decline, substantial losses, and global market contraction. Internally, the company is discussing converting the hundreds of millions in loans provided by its founders—the Winklevoss brothers—into equity to alleviate debt burdens. As of now, the proposal has not received explicit support from the brothers.

OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman published a post addressing societal concerns about AI, acknowledging that technological advancement brings systemic risks and advocating for democratizing AI power. He reflected on how public sentiment fuels AI anxiety, apologized for governance missteps at the company, and emphasized that he had previously rejected Elon Musk’s attempts to exert control in order to preserve OpenAI’s independent development.

The FINWISE AI Summit will be held in Hong Kong on April 22, spotlighting three frontier domains: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Assets, and Computing Power. The event will feature leading AI enterprises and investment institutions, exploring trends such as the explosion of AI algorithms and Web3 data trading, while also analyzing industrial opportunities arising from Middle Eastern capital flowing into Hong Kong. The summit aims to foster collaboration and development between the AI and Web3 sectors through in-depth discussions.

Amid escalating Middle East tensions, Binance has offered temporary voluntary relocation options to approximately 1,000 employees in the UAE—including destinations such as Hong Kong and Tokyo. The company emphasized that its UAE operations remain fully functional, with some staff remaining on-site, and global user services unaffected. Binance continues to deepen collaboration under Abu Dhabi’s regulatory framework, with global operations still supported from this jurisdiction.

Bitcoin mining company BitFuFu mined 214 BTC in March 2026, of which 171 BTC were contributed by cloud mining power. The company continues optimizing its mining rig portfolio by replacing legacy rigs with high-efficiency equipment and believes the current market presents a strategic allocation window for cloud mining power. As of end-March, its Bitcoin holdings totaled 1,794 BTC.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued its first stablecoin issuer licenses, with Standard Chartered’s joint venture and HSBC among the recipients. Licensed entities must complete system testing and other preparatory work; compliant stablecoins are expected to launch progressively from mid- to late this year—marking a new phase in Hong Kong’s stablecoin regulation.

On April 9, Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a single-day net inflow of $85.19 million. BlackRock’s ETHA led with a net inflow of $90.94 million, bringing its cumulative inflows to $11.677 billion. Fidelity’s FETH, meanwhile, saw a net outflow of $20.98 million. The total assets under management (AUM) of Ethereum spot ETFs currently stand at approximately $12.69 billion, representing 4.75% of Ethereum’s total market cap.

On April 9, U.S. bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a single-day net inflow of $358 million. BlackRock’s IBIT led with $269 million in net inflows, followed closely by Fidelity’s FBTC. As of now, the total assets under management (AUM) of bitcoin spot ETFs stand at $93.286 billion, with cumulative net inflows reaching $56.503 billion — reflecting sustained institutional capital inflows.

OpenAI will launch a $100/month ChatGPT Pro subscription plan, offering higher Codex usage quotas tailored for high-intensity coding scenarios. During a limited-time promotion, Codex usage for Pro users will increase to approximately 10x that of the Plus tier.

Galaxy Digital reported a net loss of $241 million in 2025, primarily driven by unrealized losses on digital assets and investment positions. However, adjusted figures show its core operating business achieved profitability, with EBITDA of approximately $216 million and adjusted gross profit from its digital asset business totaling around $505 million.