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Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan emphasized the advantages of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to digital assets and other popular themes, describing them as efficient and transparent investment tools. According to NS3.AI, Chan noted that global investors are increasingly diversifying their asset allocations to minimize reliance on a single market or asset. He highlighted that ETF-linked assets now encompass a range of sectors, including precious metals, technology companies, semiconductor firms, and digital assets.

U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of advancing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act during a private event at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. According to Foresight News, Trump stated that the White House will not allow banking lobbyists to hinder the progress of this legislation, which aims to establish a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. He highlighted the mainstream acceptance of the crypto industry and asserted that the United States is a leader in the crypto space.The event, described as one of the world's most exclusive conferences, was attended by hundreds of major TRUMP meme coin holders. Notable guests included Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, Ark Invest founder Cathie Wood, Anchorage Digital CEO Nathan McCauley, and boxing legend Mike Tyson. Previously, U.S. banks expressed concerns that stablecoin reward mechanisms could disrupt traditional deposit businesses, which had temporarily slowed the legislative process.

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po has released an essay titled 'Harnessing Greater Energy Through Innovation and Cooperation.' According to Odaily, Chan emphasized that global investors are increasingly diversifying their asset allocations to reduce reliance on single markets or assets. As investment market themes evolve, the range of assets linked to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continues to expand. These assets now include spot and futures of precious metals, technology companies, semiconductor firms, and digital assets. Such diverse ETFs offer investors efficient and transparent investment tools.

Trade turnover between China and Iran has decreased significantly, according to data from China's General Administration of Customs. The figures reveal a 56.7% drop in trade activities between the two nations. During the second quarter reporting period, Chinese imports of Iranian products were valued at $415.5 million. According to NS3.AI, the upcoming BRICS summit in New Delhi may see China, Russia, and Iran advocating for further de-dollarization efforts.

According to Odaily, the open interest (OI) for options on the Bitcoin spot ETF, IBIT, issued by BlackRock, rose to $27.61 billion on Friday, surpassing the $26.9 billion in the Bitcoin options market on the crypto derivatives platform Deribit for the first time.
According to Volmex data, the call options holdings in IBIT are primarily betting that the Bitcoin price will rise to $109,709 in the short term, approximately 41% higher than the current level of around $77,400. Meanwhile, the Deribit market mainly expects Bitcoin to rise to about $106,000. Additionally, the average time to maturity of IBIT options is about two months longer than those on Deribit, indicating that investors in the regulated U.S. market are more inclined towards long-term holdings and stronger bullish sentiment. This further highlights the accelerating trend of institutionalization in the Bitcoin market.

PANews posted on X (formerly Twitter). The upcoming week is set to be significant for global markets, with a focus on central bank activities and potential volatility in the gold market amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.

On Monday at 22:30, the U.S. Dallas Fed Business Activity Index for April will be released. Tuesday will see the release of the ADP employment change data for the week ending April 11 at 20:15, followed by the U.S. Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index and the Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index for April at 22:00.

Wednesday's schedule includes the API crude oil inventory data for the week ending April 24 at 04:30. Later, at 22:30, the EIA will release its crude oil inventory data, including figures for Oklahoma's Cushing and the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

Thursday is particularly noteworthy as the Federal Reserve's FOMC will announce its interest rate decision at 02:00, followed by a monetary policy press conference by Fed Chair Jerome Powell at 02:30. Additional data releases include initial jobless claims for the week ending April 26, March's PCE Price Index, personal spending rates, the first quarter's Employment Cost Index, real GDP annualized growth rate, real personal consumption expenditures, and the core PCE Price Index annualized rate.

On Friday, the final April S&P Global Manufacturing PMI will be published at 21:45.

Some market analysts speculate that Powell's press conference on Thursday might be his last, potentially marking the end of regular Q&A sessions between the Fed's top officials and the press.

U.S. President Donald Trump remarked on the dangers associated with the presidency following a shooting incident related to the White House Correspondents' Dinner. According to NS3.AI, Trump expressed his determination not to live in fear despite the risks. He humorously noted that if Marco Rubio had cautioned him about the potential for violence earlier, it might have influenced his decision to run for office.

A suspect involved in the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner has confessed to targeting officials from the Trump administration. According to Odaily, the admission was reported by CBS News, highlighting the suspect's intention to focus on members of U.S. President Donald Trump's team.

According to Odaily, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins recently reiterated the push for "Project Crypto" and announced plans to jointly develop a digital asset classification framework with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This framework will clarify when a token is deemed a security, while also introducing an "innovation exemption" to support the on-chain trading of tokenized securities.
The market believes that the series of initiatives pushed by Paul Atkins represent one of the most aggressive shifts in crypto regulation in SEC history, marking a formal abandonment of the old “regulation by enforcement” model in favor of clear rule-making. This move could release a stronger entry signal for institutional capital that has been on the sidelines, potentially driving Bitcoin's price back above $80,000. Currently, Bitcoin is trading at approximately $77,586. The market is now focused on Atkins's further statements at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in late April.

On Apr 26, 2026, 05:14 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has crossed the 78,000 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 78,109.992188 USDT, with a narrowed 0.79% increase in 24 hours.

Naval Ravikant has taken on the role of chairman of the USVC Investment Committee, allowing individuals to invest in top AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic starting from $500. According to PANews, this initiative aims to democratize access to early-stage investments in leading AI firms, traditionally reserved for wealthy investors. Ravikant, a prominent Silicon Valley thinker, is spearheading this financial equality experiment, enabling ordinary people to participate in the growth of influential AI enterprises. The move is expected to broaden investment opportunities and foster inclusivity in the tech investment landscape.

Aave has initiated a rescue plan called DeFi United in response to the rsETH incident. According to ChainCatcher, the initiative is led by Aave founder Stani Kulechov and seeks community donations in ETH through public fundraising.Recent data reveals that DeFi United has successfully raised over 100,000 ETH, with more than 85,000 addresses participating.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a speech at the White House press briefing room, expressing surprise over a recent shooting incident. According to Odaily, Trump also shared a close-up photo of the assailant from the White House Correspondents' Dinner on social media.

Aave founder Stani Kulechov has announced that sufficient recovery funds have been raised to address the rsETH shortfall. According to NS3.AI, Kulechov emphasized that the resolution of the issue is contingent upon pending votes, indicative protocols, and successful execution of the recovery plan.

On April 26, the Bless project transferred 100 million BLESS tokens from the SOL blockchain to the BSC chain for sale. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, following a recent surge in BLESS token value, the project has sold a total of 500 million BLESS tokens. This includes 200 million tokens sold through a centralized exchange (CEX) and 300 million tokens sold on the BSC chain.

Litecoin recently revealed a zero-day vulnerability that resulted in a denial-of-service (DoS) attack. According to PANews, the issue has been resolved, ensuring the security of the network. The vulnerability had allowed attackers to exploit the system, causing disruptions. The Litecoin team acted swiftly to address the problem and restore normal operations. Users are advised to update their systems to the latest version to prevent any further issues.

According to ChainCatcher, Onchain Lens has reported that the attacker responsible for the Balancer exploit has converted 21,000 ETH into 617.43 BTC over the past three days. The value of this transaction is approximately $48.72 million. The attacker still holds 1,000 ETH, valued at $2.32 million, and may continue to sell off these assets.

Aave has announced that its ecosystem partners and service providers will establish a recovery fund aimed at restoring full asset support for rsETH. According to Odaily, this initiative considers pending Aave DAO governance votes, including those from Arbitrum, indicative protocols, and subsequent successful executions. Aave has reached an agreement with KelpDAO and LayerZero on the technical steps required for implementing the recovery plan. Efforts are underway to address issues faced by affected users and maintain broader DeFi ecosystem stability. The final recovery plan, user operation steps, and further updates will be released soon.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media that a gunman involved in a 'security incident' at the White House Correspondents' Dinner has been apprehended. According to Odaily, Trump stated that law enforcement has ordered an evacuation of the premises, which will be carried out immediately. He also mentioned that a press conference will be held in the White House briefing room in 30 minutes. The First Lady, Vice President, and all Cabinet members are reported to be in good health. Trump has communicated with all event organizers and plans to reschedule the event within 30 days.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that law enforcement has requested his departure from a location due to procedural requirements. According to Foresight News, Trump stated that he will hold a press conference in the White House briefing room in 30 minutes. He assured that the First Lady, Vice President, and all Cabinet members are safe. Trump also mentioned that he has communicated with the event organizers and the event will be rescheduled within 30 days.

Two active-duty South Korean soldiers have been sentenced to two years in prison for illegally operating a virtual asset exchange and facilitating drug money laundering during their service. According to Foresight News, the Changwon District Court handed down the sentences on April 26, along with fines totaling 54,690,000 Korean won.

Investigations revealed that the defendants ran the illegal trading platform via Telegram from 2023 to 2024. They assisted buyers in converting approximately 54,690,000 Korean won worth of drug payments into virtual currency, which was then transferred to sellers in 90 separate transactions.

U.S. President Donald Trump was confirmed to be safe following a security incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. According to NS3.AI, the event will proceed as planned despite the occurrence. Further details on the nature of the incident have not been disclosed.

U.S. President Donald Trump praised the Secret Service and law enforcement for their swift and courageous response following an incident at an event. According to Odaily, Trump stated that the shooter has been apprehended and expressed his willingness to continue with his speech, while adhering to the instructions of law enforcement. The event staff are expected to make a decision soon, and regardless of the outcome, tonight's event will differ significantly from the original plan.

Hong Kong police have revealed the dismantling of a cross-border phone scam targeting mainland students studying in the UK and Australia. According to ChainCatcher, the criminal group impersonated mainland officials, deceiving victims by claiming their involvement in money laundering and other criminal activities. Victims were instructed to 'cooperate with investigations' by traveling to Hong Kong and purchasing gold nuggets from jewelry stores as 'security deposits.' Each purchase was kept under HKD 120,000 to avoid registration requirements, with the group collecting and transferring the stolen goods. The gold was then melted into bars or exchanged for cash and virtual currency. Authorities have received seven related reports, with total losses amounting to approximately HKD 7 million, and the highest single case loss reaching HKD 1.6 million.

The U.S. military has announced its ongoing blockade of vessels entering and leaving Iranian ports, following the redirection of 37 ships since the blockade's initiation. According to NS3.AI, U.S. Central Command reported that the USS Pinkney deployed an armed helicopter in the Arabian Sea to intercept a merchant vessel, which subsequently returned to Iran under the escort of a U.S. warship. U.S. President Donald Trump stated on April 13 that the blockade commenced at 10:00 AM Eastern Time on that day. In response, Iran has condemned the action as an act of war, asserting that it breaches the existing ceasefire agreement.

U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. According to Odaily, they were subsequently evacuated by their security personnel from the event.

The U.S. Central Command announced via social media that the U.S. Navy's guided-missile destroyer, USS Pinckney, deployed an armed helicopter to intercept a merchant vessel in the Arabian Sea. According to Odaily, the ship complied with U.S. instructions and was escorted back to Iran by the U.S. Navy. The statement further noted that the U.S. military will continue to enforce a comprehensive blockade on ships entering and leaving Iranian ports. Since the blockade began, 37 vessels have been redirected. U.S. President Donald Trump stated on April 13 that the blockade on all ships entering and exiting Iranian ports commenced at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. Iran has responded by labeling the U.S. actions as an act of war, claiming it violates the ceasefire agreement.

On Apr 26, 2026, 01:37 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, BNB has crossed the 630 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 630.109985 USDT, with a narrowed narrowed 1.04% decrease in 24 hours.

Admiral Samuel Paparo addressed the Senate Armed Services Committee in April 2026, emphasizing Bitcoin's practical cybersecurity benefits. According to NS3.AI, Paparo outlined Bitcoin as a computer science innovation that integrates cryptography, blockchain technology, and proof-of-work mechanisms, suggesting its potential to enhance U.S. national power.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has entered into agreements with three European standards organizations to develop the digital euro using open, non-proprietary payment infrastructure. According to NS3.AI, this framework incorporates CPACE for contactless payments, nexo standards for merchant and ATM connectivity, and Berlin Group rules for account-based transfers. The ECB believes this approach could lessen dependence on Visa and Mastercard. However, the widespread adoption of the digital euro across the euro area will still hinge on the implementation of relevant regulations.

The White House Correspondents' Dinner is anticipated to resume soon, with further details to be shared shortly. According to Foresight News, the event's host has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to return to the event and deliver a speech.

Litecoin experienced a significant chain reorganization after attackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability in its Mimblewimble Extension Blocks (MWEB) feature. According to NS3.AI, the reorganization affected blocks from 3,095,930 to 3,095,943. The Litecoin Foundation revealed that the flaw allowed older mining nodes to accept invalid MWEB transactions, facilitating unauthorized peg-outs and routing funds to third-party decentralized exchanges.

Aurora Labs CEO Alex Shevchenko noted that attackers leveraged this vulnerability to execute double-spending attacks against multiple cross-chain swap protocols, with NEAR Intents exposure estimated at approximately $600,000. The Litecoin Foundation confirmed that the offending transactions were removed and the vulnerability has been fully patched. Despite these measures, some trading venues reported financial losses due to the exploit.

A shooting occurred at the White House Correspondents' Dinner hall, resulting in the death of the gunman. According to Odaily, the incident took place during the event attended by journalists and officials. Further details about the circumstances of the shooting have not been disclosed.

A substantial transfer of ASTER tokens has led to a notable price decline. According to ChainCatcher, blockchain analyst Yu Jin reported that an entity, which withdrew 50.1 million ASTER tokens from Aster last September, transferred 34.61 million ASTER tokens back to Aster early today. This movement caused the ASTER price to drop by 5%, from $0.66 to $0.63. The entity's on-chain address still holds 24.25 million ASTER tokens.

Kalshi's cryptocurrency head, John Wang, addressed insider trading concerns in prediction markets on X. According to Odaily, Wang emphasized the significance of this issue, noting that it is not exclusive to prediction markets. He compared it to the stock market, which also functions as a prediction market for companies' future performance. The challenge lies in distinguishing between 'legal informational advantages' and 'illegal use of material non-public information,' a boundary that has been explored and refined over time.

Wang highlighted the role of regulation in achieving this balance, similar to the stock market, where insider trading is a complex issue requiring nuanced solutions. He acknowledged the necessity of implementing mechanisms like KYC and market monitoring to prevent insider trading, especially in large-scale operations. Wang stated that Kalshi has adopted such practices from the outset to address these concerns.

A whale wallet has reactivated after 1.6 years of dormancy, acquiring 3,017 ETH for $7 million, according to Odaily. The average purchase price was $2,320 per ETH. Over the past two days, the wallet has accumulated a total of 7,300 ETH, valued at $17 million. Further acquisitions may follow.

U.S. President Donald Trump's recent commitment to bolster the U.S. cryptocurrency sector did not translate into increased interest in his associated memecoin. According to Bloomberg, the token, known as $TRUMP, experienced a significant decline, dropping 14% on Saturday. This downturn occurred despite Trump's engagement with some of the largest holders of the token.

A recent monitoring by Odaily reveals that in the Polymarket prediction event for the NBA Playoffs Western Conference first-round Game 4 between the Timberwolves and the Nuggets, an account with a 63% win rate (address: 0x9495425feeb0c250accb89275c97587011b19a27) has invested $310,000 on the Timberwolves to win, with an average opening price of 48¢.

According to Odaily, the NBA Playoffs Western Conference first-round Game 4 between the Timberwolves and the Nuggets is set to begin at 8:30 AM (UTC+8) today. The current series score is 2-1, with the Timberwolves leading. The Nuggets' official injury report has updated Aaron Gordon's status (calf injury) to questionable. In the previous game, Aaron Gordon was absent due to injury, and the Nuggets lost to the Timberwolves 96-113.

TRUMP experienced a 14% decline on Saturday, even as U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his support for the growth of the U.S. cryptocurrency industry. According to NS3.AI, during a speech to major token holders in Florida, Trump endorsed a bill intended to regulate the industry. The 45-minute address also touched on topics such as artificial intelligence, the conflict in Iran, and Trump-branded sneakers, as reported by two attendees and recordings provided to Bloomberg.