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Decentralized equity asset trading protocol DeShare announced a partnership with compliant digital asset exchange DigiFT to launch the first SpaceX Pre-IPO asset presale on the Monad network. Under the agreement, all SpaceX-related assets will be custodied in compliance by DigiFT, ensuring a 1:1 peg to the underlying real-world asset value and delivering a secure, transparent, and auditable investment experience. This collaboration marks DeShare’s establishment of a full-cycle equity trading ecosystem spanning secondary-market trading of Hong Kong and U.S. equities, IPO subscription, and Pre-IPO allocation. Starting with SpaceX, on-chain investment in high-quality global Pre-IPO equity assets is gradually becoming a reality.
Odaily News: OpenAI plans to launch a new pricing scheme for ChatGPT ads and explore other upgrade options. An institutional executive who has communicated with OpenAI employees and collaborated with ChatGPT advertisers revealed that OpenAI intends to start pricing some ChatGPT ads based on whether users click on the ads, rather than solely on the number of ad impressions. This executive also stated that OpenAI has indicated plans to introduce ads designed to guide users to take specific actions (such as purchasing goods or downloading apps), but a specific launch timeline has not yet been provided. (The Information)
According to The Block, Brix—a startup focused on tokenizing emerging-market assets—has announced a $5.5 million funding round. Participants include Yapi Kredi’s venture capital arm, FRWRD, IS Asset Management, and crypto investment firms Circle Ventures, ConsenSys, and Borderless Capital. Brix plans to launch on the MegaETH network, aiming to bring traditionally institutional trading strategies—such as Turkish lira arbitrage—on-chain.
According to CoinDesk, Wall Street brokerage Bernstein released a research report stating that prediction market trading volume is expected to grow from $5.1 billion in 2025 to approximately $100 billion in 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 80%. Trading volume is projected to reach $24 billion in 2026, while Polymarket and Kalshi combined have already generated $60 billion in trading volume year-to-date. The report identifies three core drivers of this growth: increasing regulatory clarity at the federal level, blockchain infrastructure enabling global liquidity, and integration with mainstream trading platforms. Industry revenue is expected to rise from approximately $400 million in 2025 to about $10.8 billion in 2030. Distribution capability is viewed as a key competitive barrier. Robinhood has achieved an annualized revenue run-rate of $350 million from prediction markets and is advancing its exchange infrastructure development; Coinbase, meanwhile, offers nationwide access to over 1,000 contracts via the Kalshi platform. Bernstein maintains an “Outperform” rating on both companies.
According to the official WLFI announcement, World Liberty Financial has issued a governance proposal to the community, with the following key points: A total of 45.2 billion WLFI tokens held by advisors, institutions, partners, founders, and team members will adopt a “2-year lock-up period + 3-year linear vesting” schedule; participants must burn 10% of their tokens upon opting in, resulting in up to approximately 4.5 billion tokens permanently burned. Meanwhile, the 17 billion WLFI tokens held by early supporters will follow a “2-year lock-up period + 2-year linear vesting” schedule with no token burn required. Tokens not actively accepted under the new schedule will remain indefinitely locked. If approved, this proposal ensures that a total of 62.2 billion WLFI tokens will continuously participate in governance for at least two years. WLFI states this move represents one of the strongest long-term governance alignment signals in the DeFi space.
According to GlobeNewswire, Strive, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin treasury company, announced it will increase the dividend rate on its Variable-Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (SATA) by 25 basis points to 13.00%, effective for interest periods beginning on and after April 15, 2026. Additionally, Strive will distribute a dividend of $1.0833 per share on May 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 1, 2026. Strive disclosed it has acquired an additional ~27 bitcoins, bringing its total bitcoin holdings to approximately 13,768. Under the assumptions that the SATA yield is 13.00% and the average purchase price of bitcoin is $74,750, Strive’s current balance sheet structure can support such dividend payments for approximately 19.6 years.
According to CryptoSlate, the White House Council of Economic Advisers recently released a research report stating that banning stablecoin yields offers only minimal protection for bank lending, yet would significantly reduce consumers’ ability to earn returns through digital cash. This conclusion directly undermines the banking industry’s core argument in favor of yield restrictions and provides new policy support for the CLARITY Act. Currently, Treasury Secretary Bessent and SEC Chair Atkins have both publicly endorsed the bill, indicating growing alignment between the executive branch and regulatory agencies. However, the Senate Banking Committee has yet to announce a timeline for reviewing the legislation, and political maneuvering remains the largest uncertainty. Analysts note that if the committee completes its review before the summer recess, the bill’s chances of passage will rise substantially; otherwise, it faces the dual risks of electoral pressures and legislative delays.
On the 15th, local time, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Qasemi stated at a press conference that Iran’s legitimate rights under international law are non-negotiable. Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy utilization is not granted by any party and cannot be stripped away under pressure or wartime conditions. This right stems from Iran’s status as a member of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT); so long as Iran remains a party to the treaty, it is entitled to benefit from it. Qasemi added that there remains room for dialogue regarding the extent and type of uranium enrichment activities. However, Iran emphasized that it must be able to continue its uranium enrichment activities in accordance with its own needs. (CCTV News)
Odaily News AI agent platform 0G Labs has announced the launch of its consumer-facing AI development platform, 0G App. Users can build and deploy applications using only natural language prompts, without writing any code, bridging the ease of use of Web2 with the infrastructure of Web3. 0G App operates on decentralized computing power and incorporates a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) verification mechanism, enabling AI models to run in a privacy-preserving environment. It integrates capabilities for application generation, AI agent deployment, and token issuance, allowing users to complete the entire process from idea to launch within the same ecosystem.In terms of its underlying architecture, 0G App combines Intel TDX and NVIDIA H100/H200 hardware environments to achieve verifiable and privacy-preserving AI inference. It supports the operation of the open-source large language model GLM-5. Applications can be deployed with one-click access to Vercel, while data is synchronized to a decentralized storage network. (CoinMarketCap)
Odaily News Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company Bitdeer has announced its unaudited production and operational update data for March 2026. The data reveals that self-operated mining output in March was 661 Bitcoin, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 480%. The self-operated Bitcoin hashrate increased to about 70 EH/s, a year-on-year growth of roughly 504%. It is reported that seasonal factors in Norway and Bhutan had some impact on production for the month, but mining performance is expected to continue strengthening in the coming months. Furthermore, driven by accelerating demand from AI clients, the annualized recurring revenue (ARR) for Bitdeer's AI cloud business reached approximately $43 million, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 105%. (Globenewswire)
According to a post by Bitget CEO Gracy Chen, Bitget’s IPO Prime product—launched in partnership with Republic—offers four core advantages: - Underlying Assets: Real SpaceX equity is held via an SPV and tokenized; Bitget, as a participating party, guarantees token redemption. - Compliance: Republic maintains a comprehensive compliance framework and extensive Pre-IPO issuance experience. - Participation Method: Supports both primary-market subscription and secondary-market trading, enabling users to acquire tokens at lower prices. - Liquidity: The $preSPAX allocation has a market value of approximately $60 million, delivering an enhanced trading experience.
Odaily News Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Bagheri, stated at a press conference today (April 15) that since the Iranian delegation returned to Tehran, Iran has exchanged multiple rounds of information with the United States through Pakistan up to today. Iran's stance is very clear; these positions were not only expressed in previous negotiations but have also been reiterated in subsequent information exchanges. Additionally, Iran received a delegation from Pakistan on the 15th. (CCTV International News)
Odaily News: Digital asset trading platform Gate will list the first Pre-IPOs project SpaceX (SPCX) and simultaneously launch an airdrop incentive program targeting high-tier users and super agents.The subscription period for this SpaceX (SPCX) project is from 18:00 on April 20, 2026, to 18:00 on April 22, 2026 (UTC+8). The total subscription amount is 33,900 SPCX, valued at approximately $20.001 million. The project supports subscriptions in USDT and GUSD. Upon completion of the subscription, tokens will be 100% unlocked for pre-market trading.Concurrently, the platform has initiated a VIP-exclusive airdrop event, distributing SPCX asset vouchers to users with VIP level 5 and above and super agents. The event runs from 18:00 on April 15, 2026, to 18:00 on April 22, 2026 (UTC+8). Users must meet conditions such as registration and net deposits to participate. Rewards will be distributed in tiers based on VIP level and will be issued collectively after the subscription period ends. Additionally, eligible super agents can also receive a fixed quota of SPCX airdrops.
Bitget has launched its “Broker Top-tier Bounty Program,” offering new platform brokers who join on or after April 1 an additional reward of up to $12,000 USDT. This incentive operates independently of the standard commission structure and is distributed on a tiered basis according to the broker’s trading volume performance during the first 60 days following successful onboarding—designed to provide partners with more predictable revenue support during this critical business launch phase. Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, stated: “Early performance often determines whether a broker can quickly gain traction and scale. A more structured early-stage incentive mechanism not only enhances revenue visibility but also lays a stronger foundation for long-term expansion.”
It is reported that Bybit has launched a “Flexible Savings” feature for its Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) Bot, enabling users to automatically earn returns on supported assets they hold. Once enabled, the assets deployed in the DCA Bot continue generating returns while the user’s DCA plan proceeds as originally scheduled—without interruption. Users can activate the Flexible Savings feature when creating a new DCA Bot or editing an existing one. Additionally, Bybit has concurrently launched a DCA Rewards Carnival, running from April 10 to May 15. To participate, users simply need to enable Flexible Savings and meet certain conditions—including reaching the minimum DCA amount and maintaining an active bot—to receive USDT rewards and additional yield boosts.
Odaily News Saturn, the on-chain yield stablecoin issuer backed by Strategy's Stretch STRC, announced that it has purchased 150,000 shares of STRC within 6 days since its launch, valued at $15 million. (BitcoinTreasuries.NET)
Odaily News Digital asset trading platform Gate will launch the first Pre-IPOs project, SpaceX (SPCX), opening a channel for pre-listing asset subscriptions. This product supports participation with both USDT and GUSD. Upon completion of the subscription, SPCX asset vouchers will enter the pre-market trading market in a 100% unlocked form.The subscription period for this round is from 18:00 on April 20, 2026, to 18:00 on April 22, 2026 (UTC+8). SPCX is expected to be distributed before 18:00 on May 6 (UTC+8). The total subscription amount is 33,900 SPCX, with a total value of approximately $20.001 million, a unit price of $590, corresponding to an implied valuation of about $1.4 trillion.In terms of mechanism, Pre-IPOs adopts an "average hourly locked amount" for allocation, emphasizing the weight of early participation. After obtaining the asset vouchers, SPCX supports pre-market trading or subsequent delivery. Furthermore, the minimum participation threshold for this round is only 100 USDT, with no hidden costs such as handling fees, custody fees, or profit commissions.Gate Pre-IPOs focuses on early participation opportunities in high-quality projects before their listing, opening a new gateway for individual investors to access global premium assets. In the future, the platform will continue to expand more high-quality targets and product forms, promoting the industry towards a more open and efficient direction.
According to Polymarket’s prediction market page, the current probability of SpaceX’s IPO closing market capitalization exceeding $2 trillion stands at approximately 47%, making it the highest-probability option. The next most likely ranges are $1.8–2 trillion (18%), $1.6–1.8 trillion (13.7%), and $1.4–1.6 trillion (7.8%). Bitget launched its U.S. stock IPO subscription service, IPO Prime, on April 10, with initial support for stablecoin-based subscriptions for SpaceX, referencing an estimated valuation of approximately $1.5 trillion. Additionally, Bitget will distribute two rounds of preSPAX airdrops to VIP users: the first round of 760 preSPAX tokens will be distributed tomorrow, and the second round of 190 preSPAX tokens will be distributed on April 20.
Odaily News: The metal market continues its upward trend. Among them, international silver reached a 24-hour high of $81.07 and is currently trading at $80.20, representing a 24-hour increase of approximately 5.24%; international gold reached a 24-hour high of $4,847.1 and is currently trading at $4,806.1, representing a 24-hour increase of approximately 1.35%. Against the backdrop of persistently strong metal prices, market trading sentiment has noticeably heated up.According to CoinGlass data, metal contract trading on the Gate platform is performing actively. Among them, the 24-hour contract trading volume for silver is approximately $168 million, ranking among the industry's top performers; the current open interest for gold is approximately $35.8041 million, also at an industry-leading level. Driven by the upward price movement, bullish sentiment dominates, further boosting market activity.Gate pioneered the metal contract trading sector, offering 7×24 non-stop trading, providing users with greater strategic flexibility and asset management efficiency in volatile market conditions. Gate contracts already cover various traditional financial assets including stocks, metals, forex, indices, and commodities, supporting trading of core assets such as gold, silver, and globally popular stocks. Gate continues to build a more efficient and professional multi-asset one-stop trading platform for global users.
According to GlobeNewswire, eToro, a trading and investment platform, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Zengo, a leading self-custodial crypto wallet provider. This acquisition aims to deepen eToro’s digital asset capabilities and accelerate its strategic initiative to bridge traditional finance with on-chain infrastructure. Founded in 2018, Zengo builds its keyless wallet architecture on Multi-Party Computation (MPC) cryptographic technology. It currently serves over 2 million users across more than 180 countries and regions, and has never experienced a wallet breach since its inception. Following the acquisition, eToro will leverage Zengo’s technological expertise to further support decentralized trading use cases—including tokenized assets, prediction markets, and perpetual contracts. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.