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Hut 8 Issues Investment-Grade Bonds to Finance Google-Linked Data Center
According to Bloomberg, a project under Hut 8 Corp. launched an investment-grade bond offering on April 27, with proceeds earmarked for constructing a data center affiliated with Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet. The guaranteed bonds issued will mature in 2042, with an initial yield priced at approximately 213 basis points above the benchmark rate.
TeraWulf Completes Over $1 Billion Equity Offering to Fund Kentucky Data Center Construction
According to GlobeNewswire, Bitcoin mining company and HPC data center operator TeraWulf Inc. (NASDAQ: WULF) announced on April 16 the completion of a public offering of common stock, issuing 54.51 million shares at $19.00 per share, including the full exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option (an additional 7.11 million shares), raising approximately $1.036 billion in total. TeraWulf stated that the proceeds will be used for the construction of its Hawesville data center campus in Kentucky, repayment of the outstanding balance under its bridge credit facility, future site acquisitions, and general corporate purposes. Morgan Stanley served as the sole book-running manager, with BofA Securities, Citigroup, TD Cowen, and Wells Fargo Securities acting as joint book-running managers.
TeraWulf Plans to Raise $9 Billion to Expand AI Data Center
Odaily News TeraWulf announced the issuance of 47.4 million shares at $19 per share, raising approximately $9 billion to fund the construction of a large-scale data center campus in Hawesville, Kentucky, repay bridge financing, and support future expansion. Affected by the equity dilution from the financing, the company's stock price fell by about 5.8% during the trading session. The company also disclosed preliminary performance for the first quarter of 2026, expecting revenue to be between $30 million and $35 million, with approximately $3.1 billion in cash on hand and total debt of about $5.8 billion.TeraWulf's management pointed out that high-performance computing (HPC) hosting revenue now accounts for over half of its income, surpassing Bitcoin mining revenue for the first time, driving a shift in its revenue structure towards more stable, long-term cash flows. Analysts believe that while this financing round brings equity dilution, it helps support the expansion of AI infrastructure and enhances visibility for future growth. Overall, this move reflects the industry trend of mining companies accelerating their shift towards AI and high-performance computing to reduce reliance on Bitcoin price volatility and improve profitability stability. (CoinDesk)
Hyperliquid Announces Establishment of Policy Center in the US to Promote Regulatory Transparency for Decentralized Derivatives Markets
According to official news, Hyperliquid has established the Hyperliquid Policy Center (HPC) in the United States. Funded by the Hyper Foundation, this institution aims to advocate for legal clarity and protection for US users and developers. HPC will primarily focus on the on-chain perpetual contracts sector, advocating for the development of a regulatory framework that reflects the advantages of decentralized markets. It seeks to address the current issue within the US legal framework, where reliance on centralized intermediaries prevents retail investors from legally participating in decentralized derivatives trading. HPC is committed to establishing legal domestic participation pathways for a full range of financial instruments, including on-chain perpetual contracts, spot digital assets, prediction markets, and tokenized securities.
Coin Center: Code Should Be Protected by the First Amendment, Developers Should Not Be Held Liable for Its Use
Odaily News Coin Center released a report stating that cryptocurrency software code constitutes "functional speech" and should be protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The organization argues that writing and publishing code is akin to writing a book or publishing a recipe; developers are "expressers and inventors," not custodians of assets or intermediaries.The report points out that the mere act of publishing and maintaining software should be strictly protected. However, when developers directly control user assets, execute transactions on behalf of users, or make decisions for users, they may enter a realm subject to regulation.This statement comes at a time of increasing regulatory controversy. Coin Center emphasized that developers should not be treated as financial intermediaries for the convenience of law enforcement. It calls for upholding existing free speech principles in the context of new technologies, rather than expanding the boundaries of criminal liability. (Cointelegraph)
Coin Center: Code Should Be Protected by the First Amendment, Developers Should Not Be Held Liable for Its Use
Odaily News Coin Center released a report stating that cryptocurrency software code constitutes "functional speech" and should be protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The organization argues that writing and publishing code is akin to writing a book or publishing a recipe; developers are "expressers and inventors," not custodians of assets or intermediaries.The report points out that the mere act of publishing and maintaining software should be strictly protected. However, when developers directly control user assets, execute transactions on behalf of users, or make decisions for users, they may enter a realm subject to regulation.This statement comes at a time of increasing regulatory controversy. Coin Center emphasized that developers should not be treated as financial intermediaries for the convenience of law enforcement. It calls for upholding existing free speech principles in the context of new technologies, rather than expanding the boundaries of criminal liability. (Cointelegraph)
Vitalik and Aya, Chair of the Ethereum Foundation, confirmed attendance at the opening event of the Ethereum Community Center in Hong Kong
Vitalik Buterin and Aya Miyaguchi, Executive Director of the Ethereum Foundation, have confirmed their attendance at the opening event of the Hong Kong Ethereum Community Center on April 21, where they will deliver keynote speeches. This center—the first physical community space in Asia supported by the Ethereum Foundation—is operated by SNZ and ETHTAO and located in West Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is positioned as a strategic hub connecting the Ethereum ecosystems of East and West. The event agenda also features multiple keynote speeches and panel discussions across domains including zero-knowledge (ZK) technology, privacy, AI, and on-chain payments. Industry participants include Joseph Chalom, CEO of Sharplink; Yat Siu, Co-Founder of Animoca Brands; and Niki, Vice President of Chainlink APAC.
TeraWulf Plans to Raise $9 Billion to Expand AI Data Center
Odaily News TeraWulf announced the issuance of 47.4 million shares at $19 per share, raising approximately $9 billion to fund the construction of a large-scale data center campus in Hawesville, Kentucky, repay bridge financing, and support future expansion. Affected by the equity dilution from the financing, the company's stock price fell by about 5.8% during the trading session. The company also disclosed preliminary performance for the first quarter of 2026, expecting revenue to be between $30 million and $35 million, with approximately $3.1 billion in cash on hand and total debt of about $5.8 billion.TeraWulf's management pointed out that high-performance computing (HPC) hosting revenue now accounts for over half of its income, surpassing Bitcoin mining revenue for the first time, driving a shift in its revenue structure towards more stable, long-term cash flows. Analysts believe that while this financing round brings equity dilution, it helps support the expansion of AI infrastructure and enhances visibility for future growth. Overall, this move reflects the industry trend of mining companies accelerating their shift towards AI and high-performance computing to reduce reliance on Bitcoin price volatility and improve profitability stability. (CoinDesk)
Bitget Launches Two Rounds of preSPAX Airdrops for New and Existing VIPs; Registration Is Now Open
According to the official announcement, Bitget’s preSPAX VIP-exclusive airdrop registration is now officially open. The first round of the airdrop is available to users who were already Bitget VIPs before April 13 at 10:00 (UTC+8). The total airdrop pool for this round is 760 preSPAX tokens. Eligible users must complete registration via the “VIP Center” on the homepage and maintain their VIP status before April 15 at 23:59 (UTC+8). Airdrop rewards will be distributed based on users’ VIP tiers and will be issued on April 16. The second round of the airdrop is open to users who newly upgrade to VIP status between April 13 at 10:00 and April 19 at 23:59 (UTC+8). The total airdrop pool for this round is 190 preSPAX tokens, with allocation determined by users’ VIP tier at the end of the campaign period. Rewards for this round will be distributed on April 20. For more details, please refer to the official Bitget platform.
SK Telecom Collaborates with Arm and Rebellions to Jointly Develop AI Data Center Inference Solutions
According to Yonhap News Agency, SK Telecom announced the signing of a trilateral memorandum of understanding (MOU) with UK-based chip design company Arm and Korean AI chip startup Rebellions to jointly develop AI data center inference server solutions. Under the agreement, the three parties will integrate Arm’s newly launched AGI CPU with Rebellions’ AI acceleration chip—RebelCard, scheduled for launch in Q3 this year—to jointly develop AI inference servers, which will be tested and validated at SK Telecom’s AI data centers. The Arm AGI CPU is optimized for high-density inference environments and large-scale AI deployments, while the RebelCard is specifically designed for large-scale AI inference.
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Hut 8 Issues Investment-Grade Bonds to Finance Google-Linked Data Center
According to Bloomberg, a project under Hut 8 Corp. launched an investment-grade bond offering on April 27, with proceeds earmarked for constructing a data center affiliated with Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet. The guaranteed bonds issued will mature in 2042, with an initial yield priced at approximately 213 basis points above the benchmark rate.
Bitget Launches First Courses of Blockchain4Youth Learning Center, Collaborates with Bondex to Build Web3 Talent Pipeline
Bitget has officially launched the first courses of the "Blockchain4Youth Learning Center," aiming to provide the youth with a systematic blockchain learning path and further bridge the gap between knowledge acquisition and career development. Upon completing the course and passing the assessment, students will receive a certificate of completion issued by Bitget's Chief Marketing Officer, Ignacio Aguirre Franco, serving as official recognition of their Web3 capabilities. Certificate holders will gain increased industry exposure and priority employment opportunities among partner employers within the Blockchain4Youth Talent Alliance.To close the loop from learning to employment, Bitget has partnered with Web3 recruitment platform Bondex to provide students with a transparent job-seeking channel and talent pool connection mechanism. Ignacio Palomera, Co-founder of Bondex, stated that the project aims to address real-world issues learners face, such as a lack of industry connections after completing courses, insufficient valid credentials, and unclear career paths, thereby building a more direct bridge between young talent and hiring companies.To date, Bitget's Blockchain4Youth series of projects has attracted over 15,000 young participants. Bitget CMO Ignacio Aguirre Franco pointed out that the goal of the Learning Center is to transform youth interest in Web3 into tangible entry-level pathways. As the initiative progresses, Blockchain4Youth is also evolving from a single-event project into a long-term infrastructure for Web3 education, career guidance, and talent development.
U.S. Department of Justice Launches Major Crackdown on Southeast Asian Fraud Hubs, Freezing Over $700 Million in Cryptocurrency
According to an official announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the DOJ’s Fraud Enforcement Task Force announced a coordinated series of actions against a Southeast Asian criminal organization on April 23: indicting two Chinese nationals—Huang Xingshan and Jiang Wenjie—who served as managers at the “Shunda Fraud Center” in Myanmar. The two are accused of forcing trafficked laborers to conduct cryptocurrency investment fraud and have been arrested in Thailand. The Task Force also seized a Telegram channel with over 6,000 followers, which was used to lure individuals to fraud centers in Cambodia for forced labor; and simultaneously seized 503 fraudulent domain names disguised as legitimate investment platforms. On the financial front, the Task Force has frozen over $701 million in cryptocurrency suspected of being linked to fraud-related money laundering. Through “Operation Level Up,” it has notified 8,935 victims, estimating that approximately $563 million in potential losses has been recovered. Additionally, the U.S. Department of State has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of individuals connected to the “Taichang Fraud Center” in Myanmar; the Department of the Treasury has concurrently imposed sanctions on relevant individuals and entities in Cambodia. According to FBI data, U.S. losses from cryptocurrency investment fraud reached $7.2 billion in 2025—a 24% increase over 2024.
SBF Withdraws Motion for Rehearing, Citing Inability to Receive a Fair Hearing from the Judge
According to The Block, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) submitted a letter on April 22 local time to U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan of the Southern District of New York, announcing his temporary withdrawal of his previously filed Rule 33 motion for a new trial, citing his “lack of belief that he would receive a fair hearing from the judge.” SBF stated that he independently conceived the motion and conducted most of the legal research while incarcerated at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center, without consulting his attorneys; he shared only a draft with his parents and received editorial suggestions from them. His mother, Barbara Fried, had previously filed the motion on his behalf in March. SBF also indicated that he reserves the right to refile the motion following rulings on his direct appeal and motion to recuse the judge. In November 2023, SBF was found guilty by a jury on seven counts of fraud and subsequently sentenced to 25 years in prison. Prosecutors described his conduct as “the largest fraud of the past decade.” Earlier, SBF had sought a presidential pardon from Donald Trump but was denied.
Hyperliquid Announces Establishment of Policy Center in the US to Promote Regulatory Transparency for Decentralized Derivatives Markets
According to official news, Hyperliquid has established the Hyperliquid Policy Center (HPC) in the United States. Funded by the Hyper Foundation, this institution aims to advocate for legal clarity and protection for US users and developers. HPC will primarily focus on the on-chain perpetual contracts sector, advocating for the development of a regulatory framework that reflects the advantages of decentralized markets. It seeks to address the current issue within the US legal framework, where reliance on centralized intermediaries prevents retail investors from legally participating in decentralized derivatives trading. HPC is committed to establishing legal domestic participation pathways for a full range of financial instruments, including on-chain perpetual contracts, spot digital assets, prediction markets, and tokenized securities.
Bybit Discloses macOS Malware Campaign Targeting Searches for Claude Code
Bybit’s Security Operations Center has identified a multi-stage malware campaign targeting macOS users of Claude Code, an AI-powered search and development tool. Attackers used search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning to push malicious domains to the top of Google search results, luring users to counterfeit installation pages. Once installed, the malware steals browser credentials, macOS Keychain data, Telegram sessions, VPN configurations, and cryptocurrency wallet information. Bybit stated that the malware can also establish persistent access via backdoor functionality and attempts to target over 250 browser wallet extensions and multiple desktop wallet applications. This malicious infrastructure was identified on March 12, and related analysis, mitigation, and detection measures were completed the same day.