1. Popular Coins on CEX
Top 10 by Trading Volume on CEX and 24-hour Price Change:
- BTC: + 0.08%
- ETH: + 0.77%
- BARD: + 4.95%
- SOL: + 1.17%
- Binance Life: - 3.4%
- XAUT: - 0.33%
- XRP: + 2.78%
- ENJ: + 61.5%
- BNB: + 0.8%
- ZEC: - 3.79%
24 Hour Price Increase Ranking (Data Source: OKX):
- BIO: + 91.57%
- ENJ: + 64.02%
- ORDI: + 43.68%
- BLUR: + 36.06%
- NEIRO: + 27.44%
- SATS: + 18.15%
- PNUT: + 17.74%
- WCT: + 16.87%
- CHZ: + 16.46%
- OL: + 16.14%
24-hour Coin and Stock Price Increase Ranking (Data Source: msx.com):
- MNTS.M: 40.93%
- IONQ.M: 25.64%
- HIMS.M: 25.37%
- ORBS.M: 21.31%
- QUBT.M: 19.73%
- SMR.M: 19.71%
- TSLL.M: 16.12%
- RGTI.M: 15.65%
- YSS.M: 15.26%
- AI.M: 14.4%
2. On-chain Popular Memes (Data Source: GMGN):
- Solana: unc, DUMBMONEY
- BSC: An Xiaojiang, Co-construction
Headlines
US President Trump: The Iran issue may have a final result soon
Odaily Planet Daily News: US President Trump: (Talking about Iran) the final result may come out soon. (Jin Shi)
If an agreement is reached with Iran, Trump will travel to Pakistan
Odaily Planet Daily News: According to Arab media Al Hadath, if an agreement is reached with Iran, US President Trump will travel to Pakistan. (Jin Shi)
The US and Iran continue to exchange information through Pakistan
Odaily Planet Daily News: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei stated today (April 15) at a news conference that since the Iranian delegation returned to Tehran, Iran has exchanged multiple rounds of information with the US through Pakistan. Iran's position is very clear, and these positions have not only been expressed in previous negotiations but have also been reiterated in subsequent exchanges of information. Additionally, on the 15th, Iran hosted a delegation from Pakistan. (CCTV International News)
US President Trump tries to pressure Iran as the US sends thousands of soldiers to the Middle East
Odaily Planet Daily News: According to the Washington Post: US President Trump is trying to pressure Iran as the US sends thousands of soldiers to the Middle East.
Iran will use alternative ports to bypass US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
Odaily Planet Daily News: According to Iran's Mehr News Agency, Iran will use alternative ports outside the southern port to bypass the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. (Xinhua News Agency)
Odaily Planet Daily News: WLFI has released a governance proposal on the community forum, seeking opinions on the long-term unlocking and governance arrangements of locked tokens.
Among them, the 17,043,666,558 locked tokens held by early supporters will be adjusted to a 2-year lock-up period (cliff) + 2-year linear unlocking, and the entire amount will be retained without being destroyed; holders who do not choose to accept the new proposal will continue to be locked indefinitely under the original terms.
In addition, the 45,238,585,647 tokens held by consultants, institutions, teams, and partners will implement a 2-year lock-up period + 3-year linear unlocking after choosing to join, with 10% forced destruction upon joining. Overall, the proposal covers approximately 6.22 billion WLFI, and if passed, will strengthen long-term governance constraints and introduce a partial token destruction mechanism.
Industry News
Anthropic launches Claude verification mechanism to prevent abuse and compliance review
Odaily Planet Daily News: Anthropic has launched a verification mechanism in some usage scenarios of Claude to prevent abuse, enforce usage policies, and fulfill legal obligations. The process is supported by Persona, requiring users to submit a government-issued photo ID and may involve real-time selfie verification.
Anthropic states that the verification data is used solely to confirm identity and is not used for model training or marketing. If verification fails, users can retry multiple times within the process or submit a form for manual assistance. Accounts may be banned for repeated violations of usage policies, service terms, registrations from unapproved regions, or usage by individuals under 18 years old.
Coinbase will release Q1 financial report and hold online briefing on May 7
Odaily Planet Daily News: Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global has officially announced that it will publish its Q1 2026 financial results after the market closes on May 7, 2026, and hold a video network briefing at 2:30 PM Pacific Time the same day to interpret the results.
Coinbase and Binance seek access to Anthropic AI model Mythos
Odaily Planet Daily News: Coinbase and Binance are seeking access to Anthropic AI model Mythos to enhance their capability in countering AI-driven cyber threats.
Reports indicate that Coinbase has started communications with Anthropic, with its chief security officer Philip Martin stating that this model is expected to accelerate digital threat identification and defense capabilities. Additionally, Binance and Fireblocks are also evaluating the potential applications of this model in cybersecurity. (The Information)
Bitcoin developer proposes BIP-361 to combat potential future quantum attack risks
Odaily Planet Daily News: Bitcoin contributor Jameson Loop and other cryptographers have put forward a proposal that could force Bitcoin holders to migrate their tokens to new quantum-resistant addresses, or their tokens will be permanently frozen by the network itself. In this scenario, holders technically still "own" these coins but will lose the ability to transfer them. This is known as Bitcoin Improvement Proposal BIP-361, updated on Tuesday in Bitcoin's official proposal repository, titled "Post-Quantum Migration and Old Signature Decommissioning."
BIP-361 is built on top of BIP-360, which was proposed in February. BIP-360 introduced a soft fork (a type of network upgrade) designed to enable a new transaction type called "Pay-to-Merkle-Root" (P2MR). This approach draws on Bitcoin's Taproot (P2TR) framework but removes key-based spending paths, eliminating an element that is widely seen as posing a risk in the quantum era.
The BIP-361 proposal divides the migration into three phases. Phase A will activate three years after the activation, prohibiting anyone from sending new Bitcoins to old, quantum-vulnerable addresses. You can still spend from these addresses but cannot receive any coins.
Phase B will activate five years after the activation, rendering old signatures (ECDSA and Schnorr) completely ineffective, and the network will reject any attempts to spend coins from quantum-vulnerable wallets. Essentially, your coins will be frozen.
Finally, Phase C, which is still under research, is a rescue plan: holders of frozen wallets may be able to prove ownership through zero-knowledge proofs (a method of proving knowledge of a secret without revealing the secret itself). If successful, coins frozen in Phase B can be recovered. (CoinDesk)
Project News
Odaily Planet Daily News: Farcaster posted that its protocol will not issue tokens, and the current market discussions about "issuing tokens" are triggered by the fork project Hypersnap.
It was introduced that the Hypersnap team referred to their tokens as "Farcaster token" in discussions, leading to some user confusion. Farcaster emphasizes that this statement does not represent the official position, and there are currently no Farcaster protocol tokens or airdrop plans. It also expresses a desire to reduce the impact of automated accounts and fraudulent activities on the network experience.
Odaily Planet Daily News: Cryptocurrency wallet Zerion disclosed that North Korean hackers used AI for long-term social engineering attacks, stealing approximately $100,000 from the company's hot wallet last week. Zerion confirmed that user funds, applications, and infrastructure were not compromised and has proactively disabled the web application as a precaution. Zerion also stated that the attackers obtained some session tokens and credentials of logged-in team members as well as the private keys of the company's hot wallet, noting that AI is changing the way cyber threats operate. (Cointelegraph)
Investment and Financing
Tether participates in SDEV's $134 million financing round
Odaily Planet Daily News: Stablecoin issuer Tether announced that it participated in the $134 million financing round of Stablecoin Development Corporation (SEDV) through its investment division, with Framework Ventures and other institutions also participating. It is reported that the Stablecoin Development Corporation, as an on-chain holding platform, is building an ecosystem around the practical applications of stablecoins and DeFi, covering scenarios such as payments, transfers, and cross-platform capital flows, and aims to optimize user experience and lower barriers to use, providing public market investment channels for stablecoin economy and promoting the development of digital asset infrastructure.
Shoe retailer Allbirds raises $50 million to transform into an AI computing power company
Odaily Planet Daily News: Shoe retailer Allbirds announced that it will sell its sneaker business and transform into an AI computing infrastructure company "NewBird AI," causing the company's stock price to surge nearly 300% upon the announcement.
According to the announcement, Allbirds has agreed to sell its shoe brand to American Exchange Group and layout $50 million in financing through a convertible bond to develop GPU computing power and AI infrastructure. This financing scale is approximately twice the company's market value of $22 million before the announcement.
This move reflects the strong demand for AI computing resources and the current tight supply situation; following the shift of Bitcoin mining companies to high-performance computing (HPC), smaller companies are also beginning to attempt to enter the AI infrastructure sector. However, the convertible bond financing may eventually convert to equity or dilute existing shareholders. (CoinDesk)
AI startup Hilbert completes $28 million Series A financing, led by a16z
Odaily Planet Daily News: AI startup Hilbert announced the completion of $28 million in Series A financing, led by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). Hilbert aims to help companies automate business decisions that drive growth, changing the current situation where businesses heavily invest in AI but may not see returns. (Jin Shi)
AI quant platform AlphaNet completes $10 million seed round financing, led by Joffre Capital
Odaily Planet Daily News: Institutional-grade quantitative AI trading platform AlphaNet announced the completion of a $10 million seed round financing, led by private equity firm Joffre Capital, and participated by Huashan Capital and a consortium of Asian quantitative trading firms. This round of financing will support its transition from an invite-only whitelist model to a publicly available platform. It is reported that AlphaNet is incubated by Asian proprietary trading firm Tensor Investment, positioning as an institutional-grade "systematic alpha" trading platform aimed at providing trading capabilities originally accessible only to institutions for retail users. (Decrypt)
Odaily Planet Daily News: Startup Brix, dedicated to tokenizing assets in emerging markets, announced the completion of $5.5 million in financing, with participation from Yapi Kredi's venture capital division, FRWRD, Is Asset Management, and cryptocurrency investment firms Circle Ventures, ConsenSys, and Borderless Capital. Brix plans to launch on the MegaETH network, aiming to bring trading strategies traditionally dominated by large financial institutions (such as Turkish lira arbitrage trading) on-chain. (The Block)
Regulatory Policies
Trump threatens: If Powell does not resign in a timely manner, I will fire him
Odaily Planet Daily News: US President Trump stated in an interview with Fox Business Channel that if Federal Reserve Chairman Powell does not resign in a timely manner, he will be fired, adding that he will not abandon the Justice Department's investigation into Powell. Trump said, "If he doesn't leave on time, I'll have to fire him. I've held back from firing him. I want to fire him, but I hate to cause controversy." He stated, "I want no controversy. But he will be fired." Powell's term as Fed chairman will end in May, but his term as a governor lasts until 2028.
Powell said that if a successor is not confirmed before May, he will serve as acting chairman. Trump's allies had hoped Powell would also resign from his position as a governor at that time, but Powell stated that he has no intention of resigning until the Justice Department's investigation into a renovation project is "truly and thoroughly over." Trump hinted that there is no plan to conclude the investigation, stating, "We must get to the bottom of it." (Jin Shi)
UK Financial Conduct Authority seeks feedback on 2027 crypto regulatory framework
Odaily Planet Daily News: The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that it is seeking industry feedback on guidance released regarding the UK's future cryptocurrency asset regulatory system to promote the implementation of a comprehensive regulatory framework effective October 25, 2027.
According to the announcement, this consultation will last until June 3, 2026, and aims to help businesses understand the impact of the new regulations on their operations while providing compliance guidance for key areas such as stablecoin issuance, crypto trading, custody, and staking. The FCA states it hopes to establish a "competitive and sustainable" crypto market that allows compliant institutions to better serve UK users.
The FCA also disclosed that the related cryptocurrency enterprise authorization application channel is expected to open in September 2026 and will remain open until February 2027. All institutions providing cryptocurrency asset services will need to complete authorization under the Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA), and previous registrations under anti-money laundering frameworks will not automatically exempt them. This guidance consultation is seen as an important step for the UK to gradually improve its cryptocurrency regulatory system, marking an accelerated transition from sectoral regulation to a comprehensive licensing system. (Cointelegraph)
Bank of Russia plans to require reporting of overseas cryptocurrency asset holdings
Odaily Planet Daily News: The Bank of Russia has stated it plans to require its citizens to report their holdings of cryptocurrency assets overseas after a new round of cryptocurrency regulatory rules take effect.
First Deputy Governor Vladimir Chistyukhin pointed out that the new regulations will strengthen KYC requirements for exchanges to enhance transaction transparency. He also emphasized that regulation does not prohibit individuals or institutions from holding cryptocurrency assets in overseas wallets, but they need to report to the Federal Tax Service. This measure is expected to take effect in July alongside the relevant regulatory framework. (DL News)
State Bank of Pakistan allows banks to open accounts for licensed virtual asset service providers
Odaily Planet Daily News: The State Bank of Pakistan has officially allowed banks to open accounts for licensed virtual asset service providers, lifting its 2018 ban. (Cointelegraph)
People & Voices
US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin: The Federal Reserve will further lower interest rates
Odaily Planet Daily News: US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin: I understand that the Federal Reserve needs to wait for the right time to lower interest rates; ultimately, the Federal Reserve will further lower rates. (Jin Shi)
Sun Yuchen criticizes WLFI unlock proposal: This is "world tyranny," not "world free finance"
Odaily Planet Daily News: In response to the token unlock proposal released by WLFI yesterday, Sun Yuchen expressed his criticism, stating: "This is 'world tyranny,' not 'world free finance.' This proposal is packaged as a 'governance alignment signal' and 'long-term commitment,' but when unwrapped, it is one of the most absurd governance scams I've ever seen. I will explain it point by point."
Sun Yuchen further elaborated that there are five major controversial points in the proposal, including:
1. Punished for opposition - a classic coercive tactic;
2. Voters have been selectively frozen;
3. All actual power has been seized by anonymous individuals;
4. Voters must verify their identity, while rulers remain anonymous - worse than tyranny;
5. A blatant violation of rights to billions of dollars in property.
In conclusion, Sun Yuchen stated: "I urge all WLFI holders to recognize the essence of this proposal, express opposition through all public channels, and preserve all legal recourse rights."
Recommended Reading: Good news, the WLFI you voted for is about to be unlocked; bad news, you have to wait for Trump to retire first
Odaily Planet Daily News: CZ responded in today’s AMA regarding how many VCs missed the opportunity to invest in Binance years ago and how Binance is now investing to avoid missing out on "the next Binance." CZ stated that it is very hard to judge the projects themselves and can be about investing in projects or people, preferring founders with a sense of mission, while preferring to invest in bear markets because he knows the founders will stick around and continue to work.
Odaily Planet Daily News: Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire stated that there are currently no plans to launch a won-pegged stablecoin, but the company is closely monitoring legislative developments in Korea and seeking to expand its business within the local compliance framework. If Korea establishes a legal pathway for global enterprises to enter, Circle is willing to apply for a license and set up local branches, while providing technical support for issuing stablecoins for Korean institutions. (DL News)
eToro CEO: Purchased 4,000 BTC at approx. $5 between 2011 and 2012, sold for $50 million
Odaily Planet Daily News: eToro CEO Yoni Assia stated at @parisblockweek that eToro purchased BTC at around $5 between 2011 and 2012, accumulating up to 4,000 BTC, which was later sold when the investment value reached $50 million. (Cointelegraph)
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