Today's Highlights
1. ChainTimes to Host Amplify 2026 Summit Series in Hong Kong
2. Monad, Sentient, Sign, and Brevis to Participate in Hong Kong Crypto Forum
3. ME Group and HKU to Co-Host Crypto Finance Forum
4. OneBullEx Launches AI Trading Tool OneAlpha Beta Test
5. RWA & Payments 2026 Event to Explore Tokenized Assets and Chain Payments
Macro News
US Spot BTC ETFs See $664M Net Inflow, Highest in Two Months
According to AiCoin, the net inflow for US spot BTC ETFs reached $664 million on April 17, the highest single-day inflow since January 22. The largest inflow was into IBIT with $284 million, followed by FBTC with $163 million.
Ethereum Spot ETFs See $127M Net Inflow on April 17
SoSoValue data shows Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a $12.7 million net inflow on April 17. FETH led with $84.13 million, while ETHA added $30.79 million. Total Ethereum ETF AUM reached $14.26 billion.
Bitcoin Spot ETFs See $664M Net Inflow on April 17
Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a $664 million net inflow on April 17, marking the fourth consecutive day of inflows. IBIT led with $284 million, and FBTC added $163 million. Total AUM for Bitcoin ETFs now stands at $101.45 billion.
XRP Gains Momentum Amid Regulatory Clarity
XRP is trading at $1.48 with a $91 billion market cap, up 8.64% weekly. It is 59% below its all-time high of $3.65, indicating a 147% potential recovery. ZKP module rollout aims to attract institutional interest in DeFi and NFTs.
Solana Surpasses $89.75 Amid Strong Ecosystem Growth
Solana’s price reached $89.75, a 3.7% increase in 24 hours and 6.3% in seven days. The ecosystem is expanding with initiatives like DoubleZero Edge and Tether’s $148 million Drift hack fix.
Industry Hotspots
Polymarket Launches Market on Anthropic's Next Funding Round Deadline
Polymarket introduced a market tracking the deadline for Anthropic’s next funding round. The probability of completion by June is 22%, and by December is 81%. The market will resolve based on official announcements.
Tether Buys 951 BTC ($70M) to Increase Reserves
Tether has purchased 951 BTC, valued at $70 million, as part of its reserve strategy. The company now holds a significant amount of Bitcoin, reinforcing its backing for the stablecoin.
Singapore Gulf Bank Launches Corporate Stablecoin Conversion Service
Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) launched a corporate stablecoin conversion service with a $100,000 minimum, benefiting USDC on Solana with zero fees. This move supports the growing demand for stablecoin integration in business operations.
Bitdeer Sells 177 BTC, Maintains Zero Holdings
Bitcoin miner Bitdeer sold 177 BTC mined in the week ending April 17, maintaining its zero BTC holding policy. The company continues to focus on operational efficiency and liquidity management.
DeFi Yield Complexity Outpaces Simplicity
Despite high APYs and easy access, DeFi yield generation is more complex than it appears. ConcreteXYZ is addressing this by providing tools to better understand and manage yield risks for users.
KOL and Institutions
@elonmusk
Several memecoins surged today, including #ORDI (+160%), #BASED (+120%), and #SIREN (+100%). Notably, #ASTEROID, inspired by a late cancer survivor, gained significant attention and volume.
@DamiDefi
Top DePIN projects by 30-day revenue include $HNT ($16.6M), $GEOD ($7.3M), and $RENDER ($3.1M). $HNT leads despite a monthly price decline, highlighting its strong revenue generation.
@MyriadMarkets
Crypto markets showed strong gains, with BTC up 7%, ETH up 6%, and PENGU up 19%. The broader market remains bullish, indicating positive momentum across major assets.
@Crypto__Haris
Bitcoin crossed $78,000 with a 4.48% increase in 24 hours, and ETH reached $2,450 with a 4.82% rise. MOVR was the top gainer with a 163% increase, while SIREN dropped over 50%.
@cwtony89
Top 10 market cap movers: BTC (+3.38%), ETH (+3.82%), XRP (+2.16%), BNB (+1.56%), and SOL (+0.17%). The market remains positive across major assets, with DOGE and WBT also showing gains.
@Audius
AUDIO led with a 41.29% price increase in 24 hours, followed by ORE (+35.55%) and PRL (+32.19%). The DeFi and NFT sectors are showing strong performance, indicating growing interest in these areas.
@Cheddar0802
Top finance news includes a 10% drop in oil prices, a surge in Nvidia’s stock, and a bullish Bitcoin market. BTC rose 4.48%, and ETH climbed 4.82%, reflecting positive sentiment in the crypto space.
@cwagner52177
Crypto market update: BTC at $77,276, ETH at $2,428, and SOL at $89. The market is showing strong gains across major assets, with XRP and DOGE also performing well.
@Xanadu
Xanadu shares rose nearly 30% on April 15 due to a quantum computing rally driven by Nvidia’s new AI models for quantum error correction. This highlights the growing intersection of crypto and quantum tech.
@Pact_Swap
Pact Swap is breaking down blockchain silos by enabling direct swaps between native assets across chains like Bitcoin and Ethereum. It uses Coinweb’s consensus-free infrastructure to avoid reliance on bridges or wrapped assets.
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