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Hyperliquid is accelerating its entry into the prediction market arena, planning to compete with platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi through a newly launched "outcome tokens" mechanism.According to the recently disclosed fee structure, Hyperliquid adopts a "zero fee for opening positions, fees for closing or settlement" model for event trading, covering scenarios such as minting, trading, burning, and settlement. The platform also offers lower transaction costs for "aligned quote tokens," including market-making rebate increases and fee discount mechanisms. This feature will be introduced through the HIP-4 upgrade, enabling users to trade binary contracts based on real-world events within a single account, integrated with the existing spot and perpetual contract system to form a unified trading environment.The prediction market has grown rapidly in recent years, with total trading volume exceeding $63.5 billion in 2025. Hyperliquid's previously launched HIP-3 has driven its permissionless perpetual contract market to account for over 35% of the platform's trading volume. Currently, event tokens are still in the testnet phase, and the mainnet launch date has not yet been announced. However, the industry widely expects this to become a crucial infrastructure for Hyperliquid to challenge the existing prediction market landscape. (CoinDesk)
OdailyOdaily Planet Daily reports: According to official sources, OKX Onchain OS has launched the Agent Payments Protocol (APP), an open payment standard designed for the commercial activities of AI Agents. This protocol defines the payment methods for Agents in commercial scenarios, expanding their capabilities from single payments to complete business processes, and will support various payment modes including one-time payments, batch payments, usage-based payments, and escrow payments.It is reported that APP adopts a multi-chain open architecture, allowing any chain to implement its own version. Initial partners include the Ethereum Foundation, Uniswap, Aptos, Nansen, Paxos, MoonPay, Altlayer, Zerion, QuickNode, and others. OKX Onchain OS stated that the launch of APP will provide key payment infrastructure for the Agent economy, driving AI Agents from "executing payments" into a "commercial era."
Monitoring from the Odaily Seer Channel shows that the probability of "MegaETH TGE Tomorrow" on Polymarket is currently at 97%, up 6% in 24 hours, with a trading volume of nearly $2.5 million.Additionally, last night MegaETH announced the launch of its Odyssey event, running from April 28 to June 23. After the event concludes, eligible participants will receive rewards based on their activity level, subject to meeting qualification requirements, sanctions screening, and successful completion of KYC verification.This market will settle as "Yes" if MegaETH officially launches its governance token before 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the date indicated in the title; otherwise, it will settle as "No".The token must be publicly transferable and tradable; a mere announcement does not constitute fulfilling the condition.This market primarily relies on official information from MegaETH as the basis for settlement, while also referencing consensus formed by credible media reports.The Odaily Seer Channel continues to monitor prediction markets, spotting changes before prices are set.
gaming-focused blockchain Ronin has announced its migration to an Ethereum Layer 2 network on May 12. The underlying architecture will utilize the OP Stack and integrate EigenDA as the data availability layer. Chain operations are expected to be paused for approximately 10 hours during the migration. The team advises users to unstake their RON in advance or allow the system to handle it automatically after the migration is complete.Following the upgrade, RON's annual inflation rate is projected to decrease from over 20% to less than 1%. Additionally, the treasury will gain new revenue streams from staking rewards, Sequencer net profits, and Marketplace fees. Furthermore, Ronin has introduced a "proof of allocation" incentive mechanism based on "Builder Score," distributing RON rewards to ecosystem builders on a monthly basis.
James Seyffart, ETF analyst at Bloomberg, announced in a post that prediction market ETFs are expected to officially launch next week. Roundhill’s related application documents have been submitted, with an effective date set for May 5. The first batch of prediction market ETFs will be based on election outcomes regarding whether the U.S. House of Representatives or Senate will be controlled by the Democratic or Republican Party.
According to the official announcement, HTX (formerly Huobi) has launched MU/USDT and TSM/USDT perpetual contracts on April 28, with a maximum leverage of 10x for both. Additionally, HTX is hosting an MU & TSM Contract Trading Party from 14:00 on April 28 to 14:00 on May 5 (UTC+8), offering a total prize pool of $20,000. During the event, users who register and trade MU/USDT and TSM/USDT perpetual contracts—achieving a cumulative valid trading volume of ≥$5,000—will share the prize pool based on their trading volume ranking. New contract traders executing MU/USDT or TSM/USDT trades will also receive exclusive benefits.
According to an official announcement, Block has launched a new Bitkey hardware wallet featuring a secure touchscreen. Additionally, Cash App now supports automatic conversion of received peer-to-peer payments into Bitcoin, and users can earn 5% Bitcoin cashback when spending at Square merchants. Block has also implemented Proof of Reserves for its corporate Bitcoin treasury holdings as well as for Bitcoin holdings of Cash App and Square customers—enabling independent on-chain signature verification. Furthermore, Block will showcase Square’s NFC-based Bitcoin tap-to-pay solution at Bitcoin Las Vegas 2026 and advance the development of its Proto Bitcoin mining product suite.
According to Businesswire, Paystand, a blockchain-based B2B payment network, has announced the launch of USDb, a stablecoin built on the Bitcoin ecosystem. USDb is backed 1:1 by U.S. dollar reserves and is natively deployed on the Bitcoin sidechain Rootstock, while also being compatible with the Liquid Network and the Bitcoin Lightning Network. Notably, USDb is primarily designed for traditional corporate finance use cases, including accounts receivable/payable, cross-border payroll, and treasury management.
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and CFTC Chairman Mike Selig stated at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference that U.S. digital asset regulation is entering a "new phase." The two agencies are working together to advance a regulatory framework for crypto assets and encourage related businesses to remain based in the United States.The two officials mentioned that a jointly released token classification guide has already distinguished between digital commodities, collectibles, and tokenized securities, and will push for clearer, forward-looking regulatory rules. Paul Atkins also said the SEC is preparing to launch an "innovation exemption," which could allow companies to test on-chain tokenization and securitization tools in a regulated environment within the coming weeks.
Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour said on X, citing Bloomberg, that Kalshi has completed its first customized block trade, with Jump Trading providing liquidity support for the transaction. The trade was brokered by Greenlight Commodities this month and executed on behalf of an environmental hedge fund based in Houston, which sought exposure to a contract tracking "whether a specific price will be realized in California's May carbon emissions allowance auction."Mansour commented on this, stating that the institutional application of prediction markets could be a $10-15 trillion market, with growth potential potentially even larger, depending on how extensively they popularize products currently exclusive to Wall Street.
According to an official announcement by Banking Circle, the company officially launched its stablecoin settlement service on April 27, 2026. Prior to this, Banking Circle had obtained a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from Luxembourg’s financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), on April 15. The new service enables instant, two-way conversions between fiat currencies and major stablecoins—including USDC, USDG, and EURI—and leverages Banking Circle’s core banking platform to deliver 24/7 settlement with full regulatory traceability. Globally, the stablecoin market capitalization currently stands at approximately €250 billion, with annual payment transaction volume reaching around €330 billion and monthly on-chain transaction volume exceeding €8 trillion. Laust Bertelsen, CEO of Banking Circle, stated that stablecoins have become core infrastructure for cross-border settlement and treasury management. This launch aims to combine the efficiency of blockchain-based payments with banking-grade compliance standards, serving Banking Circle’s global network of over 750 payment institution clients.
: Gate has announced the launch of the GateRouter enterprise account feature, which strengthens enterprise-level management capabilities on top of the existing AI model gateway, providing an integrated AI usage and governance solution for teams and institutional users. GateRouter supports rapid access to over 30 mainstream models including GPT, Claude, DeepSeek, and Gemini via a single API, and automatically matches models based on task complexity. Through intelligent routing that automatically selects cost-effective models, GateRouter can help enterprises significantly reduce costs and achieve more efficient large-scale deployment.The launch of this GateRouter enterprise account feature focuses on optimizations across three dimensions: cost, permissions, and data. It enables unified billing through a shared quota pool, and controls budgets via a three-tier limit mechanism for organizations, members, and API Keys. It supports up to 4-level organizational structures and a multi-role permission system for refined management. Additionally, it provides multi-dimensional statistics on per-user usage, model distribution, and API Key activity, making AI usage traceable and analyzable. The overall design integrates model calls with organizational management, providing foundational support for the large-scale deployment of AI within enterprises.
According to official announcements, B.AI achieved multiple advancements this week in product iteration and ecosystem development: The BAIclaw landing page underwent a comprehensive visual and interactive redesign; the website’s multilingual support expanded to 10 languages, further strengthening its global accessibility. On the infrastructure front, strategic partnerships with Biconomy, MoonPay, and Pundi X significantly optimized the Web3 payment flow, substantially lowering the barrier to entry for users. Meanwhile, B.AI’s multi-chain LLM service continues to evolve—featuring intelligent search, Boundless Mode, and memory capabilities—resulting in markedly enhanced user interaction. Looking ahead, with the upcoming launch of subscription systems, point-based incentive mechanisms, and core Skills such as the “Sun Yuchen Brain,” B.AI is accelerating the construction of a fully functional intelligent ecosystem matrix, powered by the deep integration of AI Agents and Web3.
Odaily Odaily Odaily reports, digital asset trading platform Gate has released its latest quarterly report, showcasing a strong momentum of continued expansion across multiple core businesses. Gate Perp DEX has entered a phase of scaled growth based on a mature product system, with cumulative trading volume exceeding $13 billion in the first quarter, surpassing 10 million trades, and over 600 trading pairs. While covering major crypto assets, it has introduced TradFi perpetual contracts for gold, silver, and crude oil, extending the platform from a single crypto derivatives trading venue to a multi-asset market.Meanwhile, the ETF and derivatives market has performed actively. Quarterly ETF trading volume grew from 6.7 billion USDT at the beginning of the year to over 18 billion USDT, covering more than 320 trading pairs. The average daily number of options trading users increased by 54.6%. TradFi-related products have become a key driver of derivatives growth, pushing the trading structure from single crypto assets towards a multi-asset system.On the institutional and product ecosystem front, the platform's growth momentum continues to be unleashed. Institutional contract trading volume rose by over 50% compared to the end of last year, with the total number of institutional users increasing by more than 66%. Asset under management grew by 22%, trading volume increased by 192%, and CrossEx trading volume and net asset size grew approximately 9.4 times and 3.1 times, respectively. Gate's multi-business synergistic growth, anchored in the convergence of TradFi and crypto assets, is accelerating its evolution into a comprehensive multi-asset trading platform.
According to the official announcement, HTX (formerly Huobi) has launched perpetual contracts for ORCA/USDT and ZBT/USDT on April 27, with a maximum leverage of 20x for both. Concurrently, HTX is hosting an ORCA & ZBT Contract Trading Party from 17:00 on April 27 to 17:00 on May 4 (UTC+8), with a total prize pool of up to $20,000. During the event, users who register and trade ORCA/USDT and ZBT/USDT perpetual contracts—accumulating a total valid trading volume of ≥$5,000—will share the prize pool based on their trading volume ranking. Additionally, new contract traders executing ORCA/USDT or ZBT/USDT perpetual trades will receive exclusive benefits.
WEEX Exchange has announced a zero-fee campaign for HNOCoin (HNO). Users trading HNO during the campaign can share in an airdrop of 66,666,666 HNO tokens. Campaign Period: April 25, 18:00 – May 2, 18:00 (UTC+8). HNO is a U.S.-based, energy-backed digital asset supported by real-world power generation and mining infrastructure. During the campaign: - New users who make a net deposit ≥ 100 USDT and execute their first spot trade in HNO will receive a reward of 66,666 HNO. - Both new and existing users whose cumulative HNO spot trading volume reaches ≥ 100 USDT will be eligible to share in an airdrop of 33,333,333 HNO tokens based on their trading volume ranking. The top three ranked users will receive 5,333,333 HNO, 4,000,000 HNO, and 2,666,666 HNO respectively.
Bitget has launched a trading leaderboard campaign, running from April 27 to May 11. This campaign comprises five major components: Individual Futures Trading Rankings, Individual Futures Profit Rankings, Early-Bird Tasks, Loss Subsidies, and Huawei-Specific Rewards—with a total prize pool of up to $208,000 USDT. Specifically, the prize pools for the Individual Futures Trading and Individual Futures Profit Rankings will be unlocked tier-by-tier based on the platform’s aggregate futures trading volume; individual users can win up to 16,800 USDT. Additionally, the top 500 users whose cumulative futures trading volume exceeds $50,000 USDT will receive extra USDT early-bird rewards. During the campaign, eligible users may also claim loss subsidies and stand a chance to win physical prizes—including the Huawei Pura X Max Collector’s Edition and the Huawei WATCH ULTIMATE DESIGN Master Series. For more details, please visit the official Bitget platform.
Western Union has announced the upcoming launch of the Solana-based stablecoin USDPT next month, serving as an alternative settlement network between the company and its agents.Additionally, Western Union plans to launch a digital asset network connecting crypto wallets with its existing retail and agent networks. It also intends to introduce a "Stable Card" in dozens of markets later this year, enabling users to hold value in stablecoins and spend globally. (The Block)
According to Insight Korea, South Korea’s digital bank K Bank has established a strategic partnership with blockchain company Ripple to advance the validation of next-generation blockchain-based cross-border remittance technologies. The two parties will focus on evaluating optimization opportunities in remittance speed, cost structure, and transaction transparency through Ripple’s Global Payments Network and infrastructure. Current collaboration includes a digital wallet proof-of-concept, joint development of cross-border remittance models, and expansion into the digital assets domain. The ongoing Phase II testing simulates connecting banks’ internal systems with customer accounts and tests on-chain fund transfers to the United Arab Emirates and Thailand. K Bank is also evaluating Ripple’s SaaS-based digital wallet, Palisade, to enhance compliance and deployment efficiency.
According to Cointelegraph, Brazilian authorities have announced the blocking of 27 prediction market platforms, including Kalshi, Polymarket, PredictIt, Robinhood’s prediction feature, and Fanatics Markets. The ban is led by the Ministry of Finance and enforced by the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), based on Resolution No. 5,298 issued by Brazil’s National Monetary Council (CMN) on April 25, and will officially take effect in early May. The new regulation explicitly prohibits prediction contracts tied to sports, politics, entertainment, or social events, deeming them closer in nature to gambling than financial investment; only contracts linked to economic indicators—such as inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, and commodity prices—are permitted. Dario Durigan, Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, stated that prediction markets could exacerbate debt burdens for households and small- and medium-sized enterprises, posing financial risks. Similar restrictions have already been adopted by several countries, including France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.