JPMorgan CFO Jeremy Barnum Warns Stablecoins Could Become Tools for 'Regulatory Arbitrage,' Must Align with Traditional Deposit Regulation
JPMorgan CFO warns that stablecoins could become tools for 'regulatory arbitrage' if regulatory rules diverge from those governing traditional bank deposits. He notes that some stablecoins already exhibit deposit-like characteristics yet lack corresponding oversight, potentially creating unfair competition. The U.S. is advancing a crypto regulatory framework, and whether stablecoins should be permitted to distribute reserve yields has become a key point of contention. JPMorgan emphasizes regulatory consistency as a top priority and is actively advancing related product development through its blockchain division.
Meta Unveils Muse Spark, Its First AI Model Following Zuckerberg's Massive Investment, Positioned to Compete with Google and OpenAI
Meta has launched Muse Spark, its first AI model, aiming to catch up with OpenAI and Google. The model will power the Meta AI assistant, enhancing intelligence and response speed, and integrate content across Meta's platforms to deliver personalized visual responses. Additionally, Muse Spark shows potential applications in healthcare and shopping, with some benchmark tests outperforming competitors.
贝莱德以太坊质押ETF ETHB对质押收益收取18%佣金，行业热议费率水平
贝莱德以太坊质押ETF ETHB对质押收益收取18%佣金，引发行业对费率合理性的讨论。该费用覆盖托管、风险及运营成本，目前低于散户直接质押的最高费率。业内观点不一，有人认为对机构产品尚可接受，未来可能压缩；也有人担忧过度竞争或影响安全与透明度，并质疑高费率是否值得。
比特币战术情绪指标跌入极端看空区间，或面临“最后一次清洗”
比特币战术情绪指标跌入极端看空区间，历史数据显示此类低位常伴随“最后一次清洗”式急跌，随后进入反弹。分析师警告未来五个月BTC或面临约1.5万美元下跌，关键支撑看5-5.5万美元。但近期大额买入已吸收部分抛压，可能限制下行幅度。
Coinbase Institutional维持2026年第二季度加密市场中性观点，比特币展现韧性
Coinbase Institutional维持2026年第二季度加密市场中性观点。报告指出，地缘政治风险打乱市场预期，推动资金回流现金资产。比特币在震荡中展现韧性，跌幅显著小于标普500。机构建议中性配置下关注比特币等高流动性标的，等待宏观政策明朗。
Strategy上周增持4871枚比特币，总持仓升至76.7万枚
Strategy上周斥资约3.3亿美元增持4871枚比特币，使其总持仓量达到约76.7万枚。其累计持仓成本约580亿美元，平均购入成本约为每枚7.56万美元。
Bitmine上周增持7.1万枚ETH，总持仓超480万枚，质押规模达71亿美元
BitMine上周增持7.1万枚ETH，总持仓量突破480万枚。公司同时持有BTC及其他股权资产。目前其质押的ETH规模达333万枚，价值约71亿美元，显示出对以太坊生态的长期看好与重仓布局。
柬埔寨通过最严反电诈法，加密诈骗最高可判终身监禁
柬埔寨国会通过严厉反电诈法案，针对加密诈骗园区运营者最高可判终身监禁。法案规定核心头目面临15至30年监禁，造成死亡可判无期；组织者最高20年监禁并处罚款。分析指出，东南亚加密诈骗涉案金额巨大，但打击行动可能仅导致诈骗活动转移，关键在于同步打击腐败与洗钱网络。
比特币矿企MARA卖出超1.5万枚BTC，裁员约15%，加速向AI与数字基础设施转型
比特币矿企MARA宣布裁员约15%，并出售超1.5万枚BTC以偿还债务。公司正加速向AI与数字基础设施转型，包括收购数据中心股权、改造挖矿设施用于AI计算。2025年财报显示净亏损13亿美元。
比特币矿企Riot 持有15680枚，2026年第一季度出售3778枚比特币
比特币矿企Riot Platforms在2026年第一季度产出1473枚比特币，同比下降4%。该季度公司出售了3778枚比特币，实现净收入2.895亿美元，平均售价约7.66万美元。截至季末，Riot持有比特币总量为15680枚，同比减少18%。
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JPMorgan CFO Jeremy Barnum Warns Stablecoins Could Become Tools for 'Regulatory Arbitrage,' Must Align with Traditional Deposit Regulation
JPMorgan CFO warns that stablecoins could become tools for 'regulatory arbitrage' if regulatory rules diverge from those governing traditional bank deposits. He notes that some stablecoins already exhibit deposit-like characteristics yet lack corresponding oversight, potentially creating unfair competition. The U.S. is advancing a crypto regulatory framework, and whether stablecoins should be permitted to distribute reserve yields has become a key point of contention. JPMorgan emphasizes regulatory consistency as a top priority and is actively advancing related product development through its blockchain division.
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Deutsche Börse to Invest $200M in Kraken's Parent Company, Acquiring 1.5% Stake at $13.3B Valuation
Deutsche Börse plans to invest approximately $200 million in Kraken, the cryptocurrency exchange, to accelerate its expansion into the digital asset space. The investment goes beyond a purely financial commitment—both parties may pursue strategic collaboration in areas including crypto derivatives, market data, and custody services, further expanding Deutsche Börse’s market share in crypto trading and settlement.
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Ethereum Spot ETFs Saw $9.44M Net Inflow on April 13; iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHB) Led with $5.78M Net Inflow
On April 13, Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a single-day net inflow of $9.44 million. iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHB) led with a $5.78 million net inflow, while Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF posted a $5.15 million net inflow. Meanwhile, iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) saw a $4.07 million net outflow. The total assets under management (AUM) of Ethereum spot ETFs currently stand at approximately $1.3 billion, with cumulative net inflows nearing $1.17 billion to date.
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Bitcoin Spot ETFs Saw $291M Net Outflow on April 13, with Fidelity’s FBTC Leading at $229M Net Outflow
On April 13, bitcoin spot ETFs collectively recorded a net outflow of $291 million. Fidelity’s FBTC accounted for the largest single-day net outflow at $229 million, while BlackRock’s IBIT posted a net inflow of $34.7 million. The total assets under management (AUM) for these ETFs currently stand at approximately $9.45 billion, with cumulative net inflows exceeding $5.64 billion since inception.
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Tom Duff Gordon, Coinbase International Policy VP, Departs to Join OpenAI as Head of Policy for Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Tom Duff Gordon, Vice President of International Policy at Coinbase, has left the company to join OpenAI as Head of Policy for Europe, Middle East, and Africa. He served at Coinbase for nearly four years, following over eight and a half years as a banker at Credit Suisse.
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Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas: Bitcoin ETF Year-to-Date (YTD) 2026 Inflows Turn Positive, Highlighting Resilience
Bitcoin ETF year-to-date (YTD) 2026 inflows have turned positive, demonstrating strong market resilience—despite prior outflows and constrained price gains, recent steady inflows have successfully offset the deficit.
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As of April 13, Strategy Holds 780,897 BTC, Adding 13,927 BTC Last Week
As of April 13, Strategy holds approximately 780,900 BTC, adding nearly 14,000 BTC last week. This continued accumulation reflects institutional long-term bullish sentiment toward BTC.
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As of April 13, Bitmine Holds 4.87 Million ETH, Added 71,500 ETH Last Week, Staking Value Reaches ~$7.4 Billion
Bitmine added 71,500 ETH last week, bringing its total ETH holdings to approximately 4.87 million. Meanwhile, its staked ETH总量 stands at roughly 3.33 million ETH, valued at approximately $7.4 billion at current market prices—demonstrating institutional confidence and continued commitment to the Ethereum network.
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Ethereum Spot ETFs Saw $187M Net Inflows Last Week (April 6–10), with BlackRock’s ETHA Leading at $168M
Last week, Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $187 million in net inflows, led by BlackRock’s ETHA with $168 million. Total ETF assets under management (AUM) now stand at $12.96 billion, representing 4.76% of Ethereum’s total market cap.
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As the 2028 BTC Halving Approaches, Bitcoin Miners Accelerate Deleveraging and Cash Flow Optimization, Restructuring Business Models
With the 2028 BTC halving drawing near, miners face mounting pressures—including halved block rewards, rising costs, and tightening capital. The industry is accelerating deleveraging and cash flow optimization, shifting business models from reliance on block rewards toward diversified operations centered on 'power + computing infrastructure.' Miners demonstrating capital discipline, energy management capabilities, and regulatory compliance advantages will be better positioned to compete in the new cycle.
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Sun Yuchen Publicly Condemns Trump Family Project WLFI: Smart Contract Contains Backdoor Blacklist Function, His Personal Tokens Illegally Frozen
Sun Yuchen publicly condemned the Trump family project WLFI, stating that its smart contract contains a backdoor blacklist function enabling unilateral freezing of user assets. He revealed that his own WLFI tokens have been illegally blacklisted and accused the project team of violating decentralization principles, lacking transparent governance, and severely damaging community trust.
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BTC Breaks $76,000, ETH Breaks $2,400 — Potential Trend Reversal Signal
Macro investor Jordi Visser believes that if BTC breaks above $76,000 and ETH breaks above $2,400, it could signal a trend reversal in 2026 and the beginning of a sustainable upward price move — a stark contrast to the prevailing market pessimism.
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Ethereum Treasury Company The Ether Machine Terminates $1.6B Merger with SPAC, Pays $50M Termination Fee
The Ether Machine, an Ethereum treasury company, has terminated its $1.6 billion merger agreement with SPAC Dynamix due to unfavorable market conditions and will pay a $50 million termination fee. The deal was originally intended to facilitate its listing on the Nasdaq, and the merged entity was expected to hold over 400,000 ETH.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX Holds 8,285 BTC, Worth ~$603M — the World's Fourth-Largest Corporate Holder
SpaceX holds approximately 8,285 BTC, valued at $603 million, making it the world's fourth-largest corporate holder. Its BTC position has remained stable since mid-2024, with only internal wallet rebalancing conducted recently. As SpaceX prepares for its IPO, its Bitcoin holdings will be disclosed publicly for the first time and may be subject to fair value accounting under new accounting standards.
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Chainalysis Warns Shipping Companies: Paying Iranian Transit Fees in Crypto Could Trigger Severe Sanctions Risk
Chainalysis warns shipping companies that paying Iranian transit fees in cryptocurrency could expose them to severe sanctions risk, as such payments may be deemed 'material support' to sanctioned entities. Iran is reportedly seeking to collect such fees in crypto—a move that would violate U.S. and international sanctions regulations.
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Ethereum Co-Founder Joe Lubin: Ethereum’s Version of the 'Strategy Model' Can Be Superior — Bitmine as a Case Study
Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin believes Ethereum can adopt and improve upon the model pioneered by Bitcoin treasury company Strategy. Citing Bitmine as an example, he notes that by consistently accumulating and staking ETH, one can achieve 100% ETH allocation with compounding growth — enabling Ethereum to outperform Bitcoin holding alone through staking yields and broader ecosystem returns, thereby transforming balance sheets into 'yield-plus-allocation' structures.
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Ethereum Spot ETFs Saw $64.95M Net Inflows on April 10, with BlackRock’s ETHA Leading at $53.7M
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.
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Bhutan Sells 70% of Its Bitcoin Holdings Within 18 Months, Remaining Balance Drops to 3,954 BTC
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.
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Gemini Considers Converting Winklevoss Brothers’ Hundreds of Millions in Loans into Equity
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.
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OpenAI Co-Founder Sam Altman: Acknowledges Societal Fear of AI, Advocates for Democratizing Technological Power
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.
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FINWISE AI Hong Kong WEB3 Summit to Be Held on April 22, Focusing on Three Cutting-Edge Technology Trends
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.
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Binance Offers Temporary Relocation Options to ~1,000 UAE Employees Amid Middle East Tensions
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.
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BitFuFu Mined 214 BTC in March 2026, Bitcoin Holdings Reach 1,794 BTC
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.
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HKMA Awards First Stablecoin Licenses, Standard Chartered JV and HSBC Among Recipients
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.
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Ethereum Spot ETFs Saw $85.19M Net Inflow on April 9, with BlackRock’s ETHA Leading at $90.94M
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.
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Bitcoin Spot ETFs See $358M Net Inflow on April 9, BlackRock’s IBIT Leads with $269M
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.
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OpenAI to Launch $100/Month ChatGPT Pro Subscription, Codex Usage to Increase ~10x
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.
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Galaxy Digital Reports $241 Million Net Loss in 2025, Core Business Turns Profitable
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.
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CME Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Hits 14-Month Low, Driven by Basis Trade Unwinding
CME Bitcoin futures open interest hits a 14-month low, primarily driven by large-scale unwinding of basis trades. As Bitcoin’s price retreats, the annualized basis yield has compressed to near the risk-free rate, eliminating arbitrage opportunities and prompting institutional capital withdrawal.
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OpenAI Pauses UK Stargate Project Amid High Energy Costs and Regulatory Uncertainty
OpenAI has paused its UK-based Stargate project, primarily due to soaring energy costs and regulatory uncertainty. The project—originally intended to deploy a large number of GPUs—has now been shelved. The company stated it will wait for more favorable investment conditions before proceeding and has adjusted its strategy by shifting to third-party cloud services, significantly reducing its compute expenditure budget.
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