π Charles Schwab to Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum Spot Trading by 2026
#CharlesSchwab #Bitcoin #Ethereum #Cryptocurrency #SpotTrading #CMEGroup #Avalanche #Sui #CoreScientific #DigitalAssets #AITransformation #AVAX #BTC #ETH
Charles Schwab Corporation has announced plans to introduce spot trading services for Bitcoin and Ethereum by the first half of 2026. According to ChainCatcher, the company's President and CEO, Rick Wurster, confirmed this development in a letter to shareholders on Monday. The rollout will begin with a limited test in the second quarter before expanding to Schwab's extensive client base.
In related news, CME Group Inc. is set to expand its cryptocurrency derivatives offerings. Following a record daily nominal trading volume of $8 billion in March, the company will launch futures contracts for Avalanche (AVAX) and Sui (SUI) on May 4, including both standard and micro versions.
Meanwhile, Core Scientific, Inc. has outlined plans to liquidate its Bitcoin reserves by 2026. The company's latest regulatory filings indicate a strategy to monetize nearly all of its Bitcoin holdings to boost liquidity and fund capital expenditures. This move marks a shift towards selling off digital assets to acquire hardware necessary for AI transformation.#CharlesSchwab #Bitcoin #Ethereum #Cryptocurrency #SpotTrading #CMEGroup #Avalanche #Sui #CoreScientific #DigitalAssets #AITransformation #AVAX #BTC #ETH
π STOCKS | Hong Kong AI Application Sector Gains Momentum
#HongKong #AI #StockMarket #Investment #Technology #Finance
Hong Kong's AI application sector experienced a notable upswing, with several companies showing significant stock price increases. According to Jin10, Zhitu (02513.HK) saw a rise of over 5%, while Suteng Juchuang (02498.HK) increased by nearly 5%. Other companies such as MINIMAX-W (00100.HK) and Youjia Innovation (02431.HK) also followed suit with gains. This trend reflects growing investor interest and confidence in the AI industry within the Hong Kong market.#HongKong #AI #StockMarket #Investment #Technology #Finance
π AI TRENDS | Claude Unveils Managed Agents for Efficient Deployment
#AI #Claude #ManagedAgents #AgentDeployment #TechTrends #ForesightNews #AIPlatforms #SoftwareDevelopment #Innovation #PublicTesting
Claude has introduced Managed Agents, a new feature designed to support large-scale agent construction and deployment. According to Foresight News, this product combines an optimized agent framework with production-grade infrastructure, enabling developers to swiftly transition their agent products from prototype to official launch in just a few days. Managed Agents are currently in public testing on the Claude platform.#AI #Claude #ManagedAgents #AgentDeployment #TechTrends #ForesightNews #AIPlatforms #SoftwareDevelopment #Innovation #PublicTesting
π Mizuho Securities: Government Subsidies to Mitigate Japan's Energy Cost Impact Amid Middle East Conflict
#Japan #EnergyCosts #MiddleEastConflict #OilPrices #GovernmentSubsidies #Inflation #Commodities #StraitOfHormuz #CrudeOil #EconomicImpact #MizuhoSecurities
Mizuho Securities economists have indicated that despite the significant upward pressure on oil prices due to the Middle East conflict, government subsidies are expected to largely offset the impact on Japan's energy costs. According to Jin10, the economists noted that the effects on commodities, particularly food, will gradually become apparent, with inflation in these categories anticipated to peak between the spring and summer of 2027, implying a lag of four to six quarters. They further stated that due to the expected time required for securing the safety of the Strait of Hormuz and the full normalization of transportation, crude oil prices are likely to remain high in the short term.#Japan #EnergyCosts #MiddleEastConflict #OilPrices #GovernmentSubsidies #Inflation #Commodities #StraitOfHormuz #CrudeOil #EconomicImpact #MizuhoSecurities
π Anthropic Completes Secondary Market Equity Sale
#Anthropic #EquitySale #SecondaryMarket #Employees #Investors #FundingRound #Valuation #TechNews
Anthropic has recently completed a secondary market equity sale, with some employees selling a small portion of their shares to investors. According to Odaily, the limited willingness of employees to sell resulted in several investors not receiving their planned share allocations.
The transaction was priced in line with the company's latest funding round valuation from February this year, maintaining Anthropic's current valuation at $350 billion, excluding the $30 billion raised in this round.#Anthropic #EquitySale #SecondaryMarket #Employees #Investors #FundingRound #Valuation #TechNews
π U.S. Treasury Secretary Advocates for Clarity Act to Strengthen Crypto Regulations
#USTreasury #ScottBessent #ClarityAct #CryptoRegulations #Cryptocurrency #DigitalAssets #Innovation #RegulatoryFramework #GlobalLeadership #DigitalEconomy
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called on Congress to approve the Clarity Act, aiming to establish definitive regulations for the cryptocurrency market. According to NS3.AI, Bessent emphasized that the legislation is crucial for the United States to sustain its global leadership in the crypto sector. The Clarity Act is designed to provide a structured framework for digital asset operations, addressing current regulatory ambiguities and fostering innovation within the industry. Bessent's appeal highlights the importance of clear guidelines to ensure the country's competitive edge in the rapidly evolving digital economy.#USTreasury #ScottBessent #ClarityAct #CryptoRegulations #Cryptocurrency #DigitalAssets #Innovation #RegulatoryFramework #GlobalLeadership #DigitalEconomy
π STOCKS | Hong Kong Auto Stocks Surge with Geely and Chery Leading Gains
#HongKong #AutoStocks #Geely #Chery #NIO #Leapmotor #Automotive #StockMarket #InvestorSentiment
Hong Kong's automotive stocks have shown significant strength, with notable gains observed in several key companies. According to Jin10, Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (00175.HK) and Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (09973.HK) both experienced increases of over 4%. Additionally, NIO Inc. - SW (09866.HK) saw a rise of more than 3%, while Leapmotor (09863.HK) also followed the upward trend. This surge reflects a positive sentiment in the Hong Kong auto market, driven by investor confidence and market dynamics.#HongKong #AutoStocks #Geely #Chery #NIO #Leapmotor #Automotive #StockMarket #InvestorSentiment
π Hyperliquid Platform Whale Positions Reach $3.58 Billion
#Hyperliquid #CryptoWhales #ETH #LeverageTrading #LongPositions #ShortPositions #CryptoMarket #DeFi #CryptoNews #BlockchainData
Hyperliquid platform whales currently hold positions valued at $3.58 billion, according to ChainCatcher. Data from Coinglass reveals that long positions account for $1.84 billion, representing 51.4% of the total, while short positions amount to $1.74 billion, making up 48.6%. The long positions have incurred a loss of $39.92 million, whereas the short positions have gained $49.03 million.
Notably, a whale address identified as 0xa5b0..41 has taken a 15x leveraged long position on ETH at a price of $2,148.7, resulting in an unrealized profit of $2.0716 million.#Hyperliquid #CryptoWhales #ETH #LeverageTrading #LongPositions #ShortPositions #CryptoMarket #DeFi #CryptoNews #BlockchainData
π Set 10 Big Goals' Short Positions Yield $1.968 Million in Floating Profit
#BigGoals #ShortPositions #Bitcoin #BTC #Ethereum #ETH #FloatingProfit #NS3AI #Cryptocurrency #Profit
Set 10 Big Goals has seen its short positions in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) generate approximately $1.968 million in floating profit. According to NS3.AI, the total position size stands at around $173 million, comprising 2,201.507 BTC valued at about $157 million and 7,093 ETH worth approximately $15.96 million.#BigGoals #ShortPositions #Bitcoin #BTC #Ethereum #ETH #FloatingProfit #NS3AI #Cryptocurrency #Profit
π Significant Bet Placed on Thunder in NBA Regular Season Matchup Against Clippers
#NBA #Thunder #Clippers #Polymarket #Betting #OklahomaCityThunder #LosAngelesClippers #WesternConference #Basketball #NBASeason
A notable prediction event on Polymarket involves a user with a win rate exceeding 58% who has invested $270,000 on the Oklahoma City Thunder defeating the Los Angeles Clippers. According to Odaily, the average opening price for this bet was 76.2Β’.
The NBA regular season game between the Thunder and the Clippers commenced today at 10 a.m. UTC+8. As the game progresses into the first quarter, the Thunder hold a record of 63 wins and 16 losses, placing them first in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Clippers are ranked eighth with a record of 41 wins and 38 losses.#NBA #Thunder #Clippers #Polymarket #Betting #OklahomaCityThunder #LosAngelesClippers #WesternConference #Basketball #NBASeason
π Hong Kong Optical Communication Stocks Surge as Market Strengthens
#HongKong #OpticalCommunication #Stocks #Market #Technology #Semiconductor #Investment #Finance
Hong Kong's optical communication sector continues to show strong performance, with several key stocks experiencing significant gains. According to Jin10, Huiju Technology (01729.HK) saw an increase of over 8%, while Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable (06869.HK) rose by more than 5%. Other companies such as Cambridge Technology (06166.HK) and Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347.HK) also followed the upward trend, contributing to the sector's overall growth.#HongKong #OpticalCommunication #Stocks #Market #Technology #Semiconductor #Investment #Finance
π South Korea Proposes Stablecoin Classification as Foreign Exchange Instruments
#SouthKorea #Stablecoin #ForeignExchange #Regulation #Cryptocurrency #Fintech #CrossBorderTransactions
South Korea is considering a proposal to classify stablecoins as foreign exchange instruments. According to NS3.AI, this move would bring stablecoin companies engaged in cross-border transactions under the oversight of domestic foreign exchange authorities. The proposal aims to enhance regulatory control over the use of stablecoins in international financial activities.#SouthKorea #Stablecoin #ForeignExchange #Regulation #Cryptocurrency #Fintech #CrossBorderTransactions
π Bitcoin and Ethereum Experience Declines Amid RWA Sector Losses
#Bitcoin #Ethereum #Cryptocurrency #RWA #MarketDecline #Volatility #Investors #BTC #ETH
The cryptocurrency market witnessed notable declines, with the Real-World Asset (RWA) sector leading the losses over the past 24 hours, according to NS3.AI. SoSoValue data indicates that the RWA sector experienced a 4.18% drop following a short-lived rally.
Bitcoin's value decreased by 0.95%, falling below the $71,000 mark, while Ethereum saw a 2.72% decline, settling just above $2,100. These movements reflect the ongoing volatility within the crypto market, as investors reassess their positions in response to fluctuating asset values.#Bitcoin #Ethereum #Cryptocurrency #RWA #MarketDecline #Volatility #Investors #BTC #ETH
π USD.AI Expands Support for USDT Minting on Arbitrum and Ethereum
#USDAI #USDT #Arbitrum #Ethereum #Stablecoin #Blockchain #Crypto #DeFi
USD.AI, a stablecoin protocol offering credit for AI, has announced new support for USDT minting on Arbitrum and Ethereum. According to Foresight News, this development allows users to mint USDai and sUSDai using USDT on these platforms. The expansion aims to enhance the protocol's functionality and accessibility across different blockchain networks.#USDAI #USDT #Arbitrum #Ethereum #Stablecoin #Blockchain #Crypto #DeFi
π Goldman Sachs Revises Oil Price Forecasts for Second Quarter
#GoldmanSachs #OilPriceForecasts #BrentCrude #WTICrude #SuezCanal #CrudeFlow #RiskPremiums #April2026
Goldman Sachs has adjusted its oil price forecasts for the second quarter, citing changes in risk premiums and increased crude flow through the Suez Canal. According to BlockBeats, the financial institution has lowered its Brent crude price prediction to $90 per barrel and its West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude forecast to $87 per barrel as of April 9.#GoldmanSachs #OilPriceForecasts #BrentCrude #WTICrude #SuezCanal #CrudeFlow #RiskPremiums #April2026
π Crypto Industry Faces Severe Challenges Similar to 2019
#CryptoIndustry #Challenges #2019Downturn #SecondaryMarketLiquidity #InvestmentFreeze #TalentLoss #CryptoBusinesses #CryptoSpace
The cryptocurrency sector is experiencing significant difficulties reminiscent of the extreme downturn in 2019. According to PANews, the industry is grappling with a severe lack of secondary market liquidity, a freeze in primary investment and financing activities, and a notable loss of talent. These challenges are contributing to a harsh environment for businesses and individuals involved in the crypto space.#CryptoIndustry #Challenges #2019Downturn #SecondaryMarketLiquidity #InvestmentFreeze #TalentLoss #CryptoBusinesses #CryptoSpace
π Applied Compute Secures $80 Million Funding, Valued at $1.3 Billion
#Funding #Startup #Tech #ArtificialIntelligence #VentureCapital #Innovation #AppliedCompute #Unicorn #IntelligentAgents
Applied Compute has successfully raised $80 million in funding, bringing its post-investment valuation to $1.3 billion. According to ChainCatcher, the funding round was led by Kleiner Perkins, with participation from Elad Gil, Lux Capital, Greenoaks, NEO, and Hana Bicapital. The total funding raised by the company now stands at $160 million.
The mission of Applied Compute is to bridge the gap between 'smart' and 'useful' through 'Specific Intelligence.' These proprietary intelligent agents are trained based on the real-world operations of companies and are designed to continuously evolve. The company aims to assist businesses in unlocking their institutional context by training intelligent agents for specific workflows and performance standards, and deploying them to the production frontlines.#Funding #Startup #Tech #ArtificialIntelligence #VentureCapital #Innovation #AppliedCompute #Unicorn #IntelligentAgents
π Japan's Finance Minister: Middle East Conflict Impacts Japanese Bond Yields More Than Expected
#Japan #Finance #MiddleEastConflict #BondYields #GlobalMarkets #Geopolitics #EconomicImpact #FinancialStability
Japan's Finance Minister Satuki Katayama has highlighted the significant impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict on Japanese government bond yields. According to Jin10, Katayama noted that the influence of overseas markets on Japan's bond yields has been greater than initially anticipated. This observation underscores the interconnectedness of global financial markets and the potential for geopolitical events to affect economic indicators in countries far removed from the conflict's epicenter. The situation calls for careful monitoring and strategic planning to mitigate any adverse effects on Japan's financial stability.#Japan #Finance #MiddleEastConflict #BondYields #GlobalMarkets #Geopolitics #EconomicImpact #FinancialStability
π Bitcoin Developer Adam Back Addresses Quantum Computing Concerns
#Bitcoin #AdamBack #QuantumComputing #BitcoinDeveloper #Liquid #Layer2 #SignatureFormats #ErrorCorrection #QuantumHardware #BitalkNews #Panic #TechnicalRealities #BTC
Bitcoin developer Adam Back has dismissed fears of a quantum computing crisis, asserting that humanity has at least a decade to prepare. According to Bitalk News, Back emphasized that current quantum hardware is still in its infancy, lacking error correction capabilities, and has only achieved basic calculations such as elementary-level factorization. He noted that Google's recent paper merely improved algorithms without any hardware breakthroughs.
Back reassured that Bitcoin has ample time to adapt, with Liquid serving as a Layer 2 testing ground that has historically been adopted by the Bitcoin main chain after new signature formats were introduced. He argued that genuine solutions are already in progress, and that media-driven panic is more about selling headlines than reflecting technical realities.#Bitcoin #AdamBack #QuantumComputing #BitcoinDeveloper #Liquid #Layer2 #SignatureFormats #ErrorCorrection #QuantumHardware #BitalkNews #Panic #TechnicalRealities #BTC
π Mitsui OSK Lines to Review US-Iran Ceasefire Before Navigating Strait of Hormuz
#MitsuiOSKLines #USIranCeasefire #StraitOfHormuz #globalshipping #internationaltrade #geopolitics #shippingsecurity #oilshipments #maritimeroute #Bloomberg
Japanβs Mitsui OSK Lines, a leading global shipping company, plans to closely examine the specifics of a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran before permitting its vessels to traverse the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the strategic importance of this waterway, which is a critical passage for global oil shipments. The company aims to ensure the safety and security of its operations in the region, given the historical tensions and potential risks associated with navigating this vital maritime route. Mitsui OSK Lines' decision underscores the cautious approach taken by major shipping firms in response to geopolitical developments that could impact international trade and shipping lanes.#MitsuiOSKLines #USIranCeasefire #StraitOfHormuz #globalshipping #internationaltrade #geopolitics #shippingsecurity #oilshipments #maritimeroute #Bloomberg
π Trump Denounces Reports on Iran Negotiation Plan as False
#Trump #Iran #Negotiation #USPolitics #Media #FakeNews #PeaceProcess #MAGA
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized reports from The New York Times and CNN regarding a ten-point plan on Iran negotiations. According to Odaily, Trump labeled these reports as entirely fabricated and aimed at discrediting those involved in the peace process. He dismissed the points as fraudulent schemes and called the media outlets 'evil losers.' Trump concluded his statement with a call to 'Make America Great Again.'#Trump #Iran #Negotiation #USPolitics #Media #FakeNews #PeaceProcess #MAGA