1. Popular CEX Coins
CEX Trading Volume Top 10 and 24-hour Percentage Change:
- BTC: -2.65%
- ETH: -3.86%
- SOL: -3.88%
- XRP: -3.25%
- BNB: -1.85%
- DOGE: -0.99%
- CHIP: +6.68%
- TRX: +0.34%
- PENGU: +5.63%
- ZEC: -1.78%
24-hour Top Gainers (Data Source: OKX):
- ZKJ: +50.12%
- ACH: +9.79%
- OL: +8.39%
- VINE: +7.82%
- CHIP: +6.64%
- PENGU: +5.70%
- GODS: +4.07%
- COMP: +4.41%
- PI: +3.99%
- SWFTC: +3.61%
24-hour Coin Stock Gainers (Data Source: msx.com):
- QNTM: 28.53%
- XE: 27.29%
- LAC: 13.15%
- VVPR: 11.23%
- NVDL: 10.11%
- MNTS: 9.72%
- SNDK: 8.99%
- WULF: 8.1%
- USAR: 7.69%
- ABTS: 7.56%
2. On-chain Popular Meme Top 5 (Data Source: GMGN):
- NICE
- DARK
- EMPLOYEE
- SCAM
- PIX
Headlines
Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI Goes to Trial, Public Clash Escalates
The lawsuit Musk filed against OpenAI was heard in a federal court in Oakland, California on April 27 local time, initiating jury selection, with opening statements expected to begin on Tuesday. Before the trial, both parties escalated their public clash on the X platform, with OpenAI claiming the lawsuit is baseless, while Musk continuously posted criticisms of Sam Altman as “Scam Altman.”
The core of the case revolves around the controversy of OpenAI's shift to profit-making. Musk accuses OpenAI of violating its commitment to being nonprofit at its inception and seeks up to $134 billion in damages while calling for the reversal of its profit transition and the dismissal of related executives. The responsibility determination phase is expected to last until mid-May.
US Blockade Forces Iran to Take Extreme Measures to Continue Oil Production
Due to the US blockade on Iranian ports, Iran is unable to ship oil to customers, and empty tankers cannot dock for loading, leading to a continuous backlog of oil stocks. To avoid the shutdown of some oil fields, Iran has begun storing oil on floating tankers. However, according to current and former Iranian officials, this oil-dependent country is now taking previously unused measures to save storage space. These officials state that Iranian authorities are utilizing containers and "makeshift storage facilities," specifically using poorly maintained abandoned tanks in the southern oil hub regions of Ahvaz and Asaluyeh to store oil.
Industry News
Polymarket Hits 122 Million Visits in Q1, Ranking First Among Crypto Application Sites
According to data from Similarweb, Polymarket topped the list of crypto application site visits in Q1 2026 with 122 million visits, surpassing Robinhood (with 118 million visits).
Additionally, Coinbase ranked third (with 78.8 million visits), Kalshi ranked sixth (with 34.8 million visits), Kraken ranked eighth (with 22 million visits), Hyperliquid ranked ninth (with 12.8 million visits), Pump.fun ranked eleventh (with 8.2 million visits), and Uniswap ranked twelfth (with 5 million visits).
DeFi United Raises Over $300 Million
Circle Ventures, Consensys, and Joseph Lubin announced their support for the DeFi United initiative aimed at alleviating losses caused by Kelp DAO vulnerabilities. Circle Ventures is supporting the ecosystem by purchasing AAVE tokens. Consensys and Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin confirmed providing 30,000 ETH to DeFi United. Currently, DeFi United has raised over 132,000 ETH, with a total value exceeding $300 million. The funds will be used to compensate for bad debts caused by attackers minting unsecured rsETH through the LayerZero bridge and borrowing assets on Aave. Previously, Aave proposed donating 25,000 ETH, while Lido DAO, Ether.fi, and Kelp also respectively proposed or committed donations of 2,500 ETH, 5,000 ETH, and 2,000 ETH.
Bitcoin Institutional Net Demand Growth Hits Highest Level Since End of 2025
According to monitoring by Omar Faridi, institutional investors' net demand for Bitcoin has regained strong momentum, reaching the highest level since the end of 2025. Data from Bloomberg, Glassnode, and Bitwise Europe indicates that buying pressure from institutions such as funds and asset management companies significantly exceeds selling pressure. Industry analysis points out that institutional capital typically features large transactions and long-term holdings, and the renewed acceleration in net demand indicates increased confidence among large players in Bitcoin as a store of value. Currently, the increase in institutional participation is driving improvements in market liquidity and is viewed as a signal of Bitcoin's further consolidation in the global financial system.
Project News
Kalshi Completes First Customized Block Trade, Liquidity Provided by Jump
Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour cited Bloomberg reports that Kalshi has completed its first customized block trade, with Jump Trading providing liquidity support for this transaction. The trade was facilitated by Greenlight Commodities this month and was executed on behalf of an environmental hedge fund based in Houston, which sought to acquire exposure to a contract tracking whether a specific price would be achieved in a carbon emissions allowance auction to be held in California in May.
The Solana Foundation stated that its core development team, Anza, has reached an agreement with Firedancer under Jump Crypto to introduce a new digital signature scheme called Falcon as a potential post-quantum solution. Although quantum computing threats are expected to manifest in several years, Solana has developed a phased upgrade roadmap. This plan includes ongoing research into Falcon and other alternatives, introducing post-quantum solutions for new wallets when necessary, and ultimately completing the migration of existing wallets. Currently, the quantum-resistant primitive Winternitz Vault developed by Blueshift has been running on Solana for over two years. The Solana Foundation stated that the network's high-speed, low-latency design can accommodate such solutions, and the migration is expected to have no significant impact on performance.
Microsoft (MSFT.O) Ends Nearly 7-Year Honeymoon with OpenAI, Will No Longer Pay Revenue Share
Microsoft (MSFT.O) will no longer pay revenue sharing to OpenAI.
OpenAI announced a revision of the agreement to simplify its partnership with Microsoft (MSFT.O).
The authorization obtained by Microsoft (MSFT.O) from OpenAI will now become non-exclusive.
Investment and Financing
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Plans IPO to Raise Approximately $5 Billion
Bill Ackman's closed-end fund Pershing Square USA (PSUS) and alternative asset management company Pershing Square (PS) are conducting an initial public offering, expected to collectively raise approximately $5 billion, at the lower end of the previous $10 billion target range. This amount includes a $2.8 billion private placement that has already been disclosed to the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Approximately 85% of this issuance has been subscribed by institutional investors, with book building scheduled to close at 4 PM New York time on Monday and pricing on April 28. Pershing Square USA will charge a 2% management fee and will not charge performance fees, while Pershing Square will be controlled by Ackman and the core management team's voting rights.
Regulatory Trends
US Congressman Nick Begich stated at the Bitcoin 2026 conference that he plans to reintroduce his Bitcoin Strategic Reserve bill in the coming weeks, renaming the original "BITCOIN Bill" to the "Modernization of American Reserves Act." The bill aims to legislate Trump’s executive order, establishing a permanent Bitcoin reserve requiring Bitcoin to be held "for a long time," and acquisition of one million bitcoins within five years through a "budget neutral strategy." Begich indicated that renaming the bill would help Congress and the public better understand its objectives, ensuring Bitcoin is treated as a reserve asset. He also pointed out that due to uncertainty regarding the next administration's stance on digital assets, it is vital to seize the current opportunity to secure results through Congressional action.
The investment committee under the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission issued a document titled "Investment Essence from the Perspective of Prediction Markets," noting that prediction markets are speculative markets created for the purpose of making predictions, and that trading activities or contracts in prediction markets are not investment products. Key characteristics include: events available for prediction, trading operations, trading prices, returns, etc. Investors should carefully consider the value of investments, asset allocation, and regulation and protection before considering any investment.
The Hong Kong investment committee stated that public participation in trading activities in prediction markets does not have the protection of any regulations enforced by the Securities and Futures Ordinance or the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, and if problems arise, it may be difficult to recover losses or even pursue accountability.
Voices of Influencers
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and CFTC Chairman Mike Selig stated at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference that US digital asset regulation is entering a "new phase," with both agencies collaborating to advance the regulatory framework for crypto assets and encouraging related businesses to develop domestically.
Both mentioned that the jointly released token classification guidelines have differentiated between digital commodities, collectibles, and tokenized securities, which will promote clearer and more forward-looking regulatory rules. Paul Atkins also stated that the SEC is preparing to launch an "innovation exemption," which may allow companies to test on-chain tokenization and securitization tools in a regulated environment in the coming weeks.
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