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Odaily News Polymarket announced in a post that it will launch a Perpetual Contracts (Perps) feature, allowing users to participate in prediction market trading with leverage on the platform in the future. Early access registration is now open.
According to CoinDesk, U.S. Representatives have introduced the “PACE Act,” aimed at modernizing the U.S. payment system. The bill would allow qualified companies direct access to the Federal Reserve’s payment rails to reduce payment delays, lower transaction fees, and accelerate fund transfers for consumers and businesses. The report notes that the proposal has garnered support from fintech and cryptocurrency groups, with the goal of making the payment system faster, lower-cost, and more competitive.
Odaily News A 50-page report commissioned by Coinbase indicates that although current quantum computers are not yet capable of cracking the encryption technologies of networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum, fault-tolerant large-scale quantum computers will eventually be built, and the crypto industry must begin preparations now. The report was authored by an independent advisory committee, including cryptographers and scholars such as Dan Boneh from Stanford University, Justin Drake from the Ethereum Foundation, and Sreeram Kannan from Eigen Labs.The report states that estimates for the time it would take quantum computers to break current encryption standards range from several years to over a decade. The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology recommends migrating to post-quantum cryptography by 2035, but the report suggests this timeline may be optimistic. Post-quantum cryptography already exists and is undergoing standardization, but post-quantum digital signatures can be tens to hundreds of times larger than existing signatures, potentially increasing block sizes by up to 38 times and introducing challenges such as wallet migration. The Ethereum Foundation has proposed a post-quantum digital signature scheme, and projects like Solana are also experimenting with post-quantum wallet designs. The report recommends adopting flexible transition strategies, such as hybrid systems, to prepare for future upgrades without compromising current security.
According to an official announcement, Coinbase will list Sign (SIGN) spot trading on April 21. The SIGN-USD trading pair will go live later that day, once liquidity conditions are met, in regions where such trading is supported.
Coinbase’s Quantum Computing and Blockchain Independent Advisory Committee released its first position paper, stating that sufficiently powerful quantum computers could one day break the cryptographic mechanisms used by mainstream blockchains to protect digital assets—but such devices do not yet exist, and crypto assets remain secure for now. The industry should begin preparing for quantum-resistant upgrades immediately. The paper notes that Bitcoin mining, hash functions, and on-chain historical records currently face no material risk; the primary vulnerability lies at the wallet layer—in digital signatures. Ethereum has already proposed a relatively clear migration roadmap, while Solana, Algorand, and Aptos have either begun offering or are planning quantum-resistant solutions.
According to market news, Ramp, backed by Peter Thiel, will allow payments and consumption using stablecoin channels via Plasma.
According to the Korea National Comprehensive Electronic Procurement System, the National Tax Service of Korea has issued an urgent tender notice titled “Procurement of Software License for Tracking Transactions to Combat Cryptocurrency Tax Evasion.” The notice states that the procurement budget is KRW 146,500,000; the procurement item is information retrieval software, with a quantity of one set; the delivery deadline is 30 days; and the delivery location is the National Tax Service and its affiliated agencies. The tender information specifies that only enterprises registered as “Software Business Operators (Computer-Related Services)” are eligible to bid. Proposal and bid submissions must be made between 10:00 a.m. on April 28 and 10:00 a.m. on April 30, and the bid opening will take place at 11:00 a.m. on April 30.
According to The Block, the UK Treasury has unveiled a payment regulatory reform proposal that aims to bring traditional payment services, stablecoins, and tokenized deposits under a unified regulatory framework. The proposal also plans to regulate stablecoins used for payments through subsequent issuance rules. Additionally, it seeks to expand the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) supervisory authority over open banking and explore regulatory adjustments for payment activities conducted by AI agents. Meanwhile, the UK Treasury will provide £1 million in funding to the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology starting in April and has appointed Chris Woolard CBE to lead the development of a tokenized financial system for wholesale digital markets.
According to an official announcement, Coinbase has suspended trading of 25 perpetual contracts, as previously announced. All outstanding positions in these contracts have been automatically settled at the final settlement price. The affected contracts include TRB, RARE, NEIRO, A, ME, XTZ, KMNO, RAY, STX, ENS, GMT, SNX, 1000FLOKI, 0G, ORDI, NIL, BIO, UMA, BEAM, INIT, SOMI, EGLD, CLANKER, SOPH, and BIGTIME. The final settlement price was calculated as the average index price over the 60 minutes preceding the suspension. Coinbase stated that this action aims to focus on products that consistently meet liquidity and market quality standards, and that it will accelerate the launch of new perpetual contracts by optimizing internal processes.
According to Fortune, Tempo—a blockchain project backed by Stripe and Paradigm—has launched “Stablecoin Advisory” services to support enterprises and financial institutions in adopting stablecoins, including identifying suitable use cases and deploying engineers to assist with stablecoin integration. The report states that DoorDash is collaborating with Tempo to explore paying delivery personnel in stablecoins; Stripe, Coastal Community Bank, and ARQ are also building stablecoin infrastructure on Tempo’s platform, while Visa, OnePay, Felix, Fifth Third Bank, and Howard Hughes Holdings are integrating their payment operations with Tempo.
It is reported that Bybit Spot has officially launched CHIP on April 21. To celebrate the listing, the platform has simultaneously launched the “14,500,000 CHIP Token Splash” trading competition, where users can participate by depositing funds, trading, and more to win generous rewards.
According to an announcement by HTX, HTX has enabled CHIP deposits as of 20:30 (GMT+8) on April 21. CHIP/USDT spot trading will go live at 21:30 (GMT+8) on April 21. CHIP withdrawals will be enabled at 21:30 (GMT+8) on April 22. Meanwhile, HTX Margin Trading will introduce new isolated-margin leveraged trading for CHIP/USDT (10x) at 21:30 (GMT+8) on April 21. CHIP is a recently trending stablecoin project. USD.ai is a yield-bearing synthetic stablecoin backed by computing resources, AI hardware, and network nodes. It funds decentralized infrastructure assets—such as GPUs and cellular towers—to address liquidity gaps.
U.S. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins delivered a speech marking his first anniversary in office at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C. The SEC is advancing reforms to its digital asset regulatory framework, integrating them into its “A-C-T” strategy—modernizing regulation, clarifying regulatory boundaries, and reshaping the rulemaking system. Regarding crypto assets, the SEC has released a classification framework for crypto tokens, categorizing digital assets into five types—four of which are not considered securities. Atkins stated that the SEC will soon introduce an “Innovation Exemption” mechanism, providing a limited, compliant framework for market participants to conduct tokenized securities transactions on-chain. The SEC has also launched Project Crypto to adapt securities rules and the regulatory system to the growing trend of capital markets moving on-chain. Additionally, last month the SEC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the CFTC to harmonize key definitions, clarify regulatory jurisdictions, and coordinate oversight of shared regulatory matters—including digital assets. Atkins further noted that the U.S.’s prior approach to crypto asset regulation had driven innovation overseas.
According to an official announcement, BitMart will list USD.AI (CHIP) at 21:00 (UTC+8) on April 21. The trading pair CHIP/USDT will be available.USD.AI is a permissionless lending protocol providing financing for the AI infrastructure industry. The protocol allows GPU operators to tokenize and collateralize their hardware equipment for quick access to capital. It employs a dual-token model: USDai (a stablecoin over-collateralized by PayPal's PYUSD) and sUSDai (an interest-bearing token with a target annual yield of 10-15%, with returns sourced from GPU-backed loans). CHIP is the governance token, allowing holders to vote on protocol parameters, administrator approvals, and USD.AI Improvement Proposals (UIPs).
According to PRNewswire, Nasdaq-listed Eightco Holdings (ORBS) released an update on its holdings, disclosing that the total value of its assets has increased to approximately $336 million, comprising: 283,452,700 Worldcoin (WLD) tokens; 11,068 ETH; a $90 million investment in OpenAI; a $25 million investment in Beast Industries; and $118 million in cash and stablecoins. Eightco Holdings stated that its WLD token holdings account for 23% of the company’s total assets, its investment in OpenAI now represents 27% of total assets (down from a previous level), and its investment in Beast Industries accounts for 7% of total assets.
It is reported that Bybit Spot officially launched OpenGradient (OPG) on April 21. To celebrate the listing, the platform has simultaneously launched two promotional activities: the “OPG Token Splash” trading competition offering 4,000,000 OPG in rewards, and a dedicated OPG token savings campaign—both delivering up to 555% APY. OPG Token Splash: Users can participate by depositing funds or trading to win generous rewards. OPG Token Savings Campaign: From now until May 20, 2026, both new and existing users may choose between two savings plans offered by Bybit Earn. Participants can deposit either USDT or OPG, and all returns will be distributed in OPG tokens: New users depositing over 100 USDT are eligible for up to 555% APY; all users depositing over 2,000 OPG are eligible for up to 100% APY.
According to an official announcement, Binance Alpha will list USDAI (CHIP) on April 21 at 20:20 (UTC). Users holding at least 230 Binance Alpha Points may claim a 750-CHIP airdrop on a first-come, first-served basis. If the reward pool remains unclaimed in full, the point threshold will automatically decrease by 5 points every 5 minutes. Claiming this airdrop will consume 15 Binance Alpha Points. Users must confirm their claim on the Alpha page within 24 hours; otherwise, the claim will be forfeited.
According to an official announcement, Coinbase will list Opengradient (OPG) spot trading on April 21. If liquidity conditions are met, the OPG-USD trading pair will open later today in supported regions.
According to the official announcement, Binance will list Chip (CHIP) and open spot trading pairs CHIP/USDT, CHIP/USDC, and CHIP/TRY on April 21, 2026, at 21:30 UTC. CHIP deposits will open one hour later, and withdrawals are expected to open on April 22, 2026, at 21:30 UTC.
According to official announcements, Binance Alpha will be the first platform to list USDAI (CHIP) on April 21. Eligible users can claim the airdrop using their Binance Alpha Points on the Alpha campaign page after trading opens on Alpha.