Today's Highlights
1. Rakuten Wallet to List SHIB on April 15
2. Ripple's Markus Infanger to Speak at Paris Blockchain Week
3. X Chat Launches on App Store with Enhanced Privacy Features
4. Monad's Harvey Chen to Attend Hong Kong Crypto Forum
5. Sentient Labs' Anita to Join Hong Kong Crypto 2026 Panel
6. Sign Partner Sarah to Discuss Legal Tokenization at Hong Kong Forum
Macro News
Ripple Senior Executive to Discuss Institutional Blockchain Adoption
Ripple's Senior Vice President Markus Infanger is set to deliver a fireside chat at Paris Blockchain Week on April 15, 2026, focusing on the XRP Ledger's role in institutional blockchain infrastructure.
U.S. Lawmakers Propose Revised Crypto Tax Bill
The revised PARITY Act removes the $200 threshold for crypto tax reporting and introduces new rules for stablecoin transactions, aiming to clarify IRS treatment of digital assets.
U.S. Stocks Rise Despite Geopolitical Tensions
Despite the Strait of Hormuz closure and rising oil prices, U.S. stocks advanced, with the S&P 500 closing higher. Major banks expressed confidence in corporate earnings resilience over geopolitical risks.
Ether Surpasses Bitcoin in ETF Flows and Price Gains
Ether (ETH) outperformed bitcoin in the past 24 hours, gaining about 8% compared to bitcoin's 5%. ETF outflows from bitcoin contrast with inflows into ether funds, signaling a capital rotation.
Circle Freezes Wallets Amid Stablecoin Power Debate
Circle recently froze wallets, raising questions about the power of stablecoin issuers. The incident sparked discussions on the boundaries of control and transparency in stablecoin operations.
Industry Hotspots
Base Ecosystem Sees Strong Performance in Several Tokens
Base ecosystem tokens like REI, CLANKER, BRETT, and ELSA saw significant 24-hour gains, with REI rising over 12%. The Base network is experiencing increased trading activity amid market recovery.
DePIN Project SHARE Closes Seed Round with Greenfield Capital
SHARE, a DePIN project, has completed its seed funding round led by Greenfield Capital, with participation from Kosmos Ventures and other strategic investors.
Y Combinator Completes First Stablecoin Investment
Y Combinator made its first stablecoin investment by funding prediction market startup Totalis with 500,000 USDC via Solana. This marks a new approach in startup funding using stablecoins.
Jupiter Exchange Expands Beyond DEX Aggregation
Jupiter Exchange has evolved from a DEX aggregator into a full-stack DeFi platform on Solana, optimizing the trading process and acting as an execution layer for the ecosystem.
Whale Profits from Shorting Oil Prices at Peaks
A whale capitalized on oil price peaks by shorting both WTI and Brent crude, earning over $300,000 in profits. The whale continues to add to its position as oil prices remain volatile.
KOL and Institutions
@zachxbt
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire stated the company follows the rule of law and can freeze wallets at law enforcement or court direction, but private companies should not unilaterally decide such actions.
@elonmusk
Mentioned that $OVPP is transforming energy billing by introducing stablecoins backed by the USDC ecosystem, tokenizing real-world assets, and enabling yield for users.
@xrppricealerts
XRP traded between $1.32000 and $1.35576 on April 13, with a daily range of $0.03576 (2.71%). The session highlights the token's volatility and trading activity.
@johnmorganFL
Reported global crypto metrics: market cap at $2.42 trillion, 24-hour volume at $69.69 billion, with BTC dominance at 58.82% and ETH dominance at 10.96%.
@Bitbaby
Highlighted top gainers on Bitbaby on April 13, including $RAVE (+187.25%), $TRADOOR (+71.88%), and $XNY (+50.96%), indicating strong momentum in certain altcoins.
@ZEbanistas
Provided price updates for major cryptocurrencies: BTC at $71,003, ETH at $2,195.37, and SOL at $82.06, advising investors to stay informed about market trends.
@ELYSIADOTAI
Reported on Solana token performance, with $pumphouse surging 936.71%, $TRUMBULL up 325.50%, and $sudo rising 252.83%, reflecting the network's active trading environment.
Repeated global crypto metrics with updated figures: market cap at $2.42 trillion, 24-hour volume at $69.69 billion, BTC dominance at 58.82%, and ETH dominance at 10.96%.
Reported global crypto metrics: market cap at $2.518 trillion, 24-hour volume at $117.76 billion, BTC dominance at 59.07%, and ETH dominance at 11.35%.
Repeated price updates for major cryptocurrencies: BTC at $71,003, ETH at $2,195.37, and SOL at $82.06, reinforcing the importance of tracking market trends for investment decisions.
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