Today's Highlights
1. Vitalik Buterin to headline ETH HK Hub event April 21, 2026, focusing on zero-knowledge proofs, AI integration, stablecoins, and on-chain liquidity solutions
2. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin to appear at ETH HK Hub event, marking the opening of a new physical Ethereum community base in Hong Kong
3. Kevin Warsh to testify before Senate Banking Committee on April 21, potentially becoming first Fed official to have invested in crypto projects
4. Hong Kong Web3 event to explore Web 4.0 and AI Agent-driven chain governance, featuring industry leaders and technical deep dives
5. Hong Kong Ethereum Hub to open with Vitalik Buterin and Aya Miyaguchi in attendance, supported by Ethereum Foundation and local partners
Macro News
XRP Spot ETFs See $55.39M Net Inflow Last Week
According to SoSoValue data, XRP spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $55.39 million in the past week, with Bitwise ETF XRP leading at $28.76 million in weekly inflows.
Ethereum Spot ETFs See $276M Net Inflow Last Week, Fidelity's FETH Leads with $126M
Ethereum spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $276 million in the past week, with Fidelity’s FETH leading at $126 million, while Grayscale’s ETHE saw a net outflow of $35 million.
SOL Spot ETFs See $35.17M Net Inflow Last Week
Solana spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $35.17 million in the past week, with Bitwise ETF BSOL leading at $29.63 million in weekly inflows.
Bear Market Sentiment Persists, 5 Altcoins Show Early Accumulation Signs
Despite ongoing bearish sentiment, five altcoins have shown early signs of accumulation, suggesting potential for future price recovery.
Mixin Launches USDT-Margined Perpetual Futures with Social Trading Features
Privacy-focused wallet Mixin has launched USDT-margined perpetual futures with social trading features, offering a new derivative product for institutional and retail traders.
Industry Hotspots
Vitalik Buterin Outlines Ethereum's 4-Year Roadmap Focusing on Scalability and Quantum Security
At the Hong Kong Web3 Carnival, Vitalik Buterin outlined Ethereum’s four-year plan, including CKEVM for complex computation, quantum-resistant cryptography, and full-scale ZK-based scalability by 2028.
Recursive Superintelligence Raises $500M in Pre-Series A, Aims to Build Self-Improving AI
Recursive Superintelligence has raised $500 million in a pre-Series A round led by GV and with participation from Nvidia, aiming to develop self-improving AI systems.
Grinex Halts Operations After $14M Outflow, Blockchain Traces Suggest Exit Scam
Grinex halted operations following a $14 million outflow, with blockchain analysis suggesting an exit scam, highlighting the risks of unregulated exchanges.
BTC Major Short Position Cuts $61M, Plans to Liquidate Remaining at $74,900
Hyperinsight reported that a BTC short position holder cut $61 million in short exposure, with plans to liquidate the remaining $14.88 million if BTC rises to $74,900.
Aave Announces L2 Loss Will Be Borne by Users, Mainnet Fully Backed
Aave disclosed that losses from L2 (e.g., rsETH) will be absorbed by users, while mainnet deposits are fully backed, indicating a clear separation of risk between different network layers.
KOL and Institutions
@DjakhongirMukh1
BTC derivatives saw $418.5M in liquidations, with longs accounting for $334M. Open interest fell to $118.5B while volume rose to $176B, indicating increased selling pressure.
@Vertex_Alpha
Bitcoin and Ethereum dominate the top of the crypto market cap, with XRP, BNB, and SOL in the next tier. Capital remains concentrated at the top, though some rotation is evident.
@kyc_rip
Monero’s CEX price is $346.25, while the street price is $349.47, showing a 0.93% premium. Privacy node usage stands at 56.6% and P2P liquidity is at 14,981.58 XMR.
@News_CryptoCafe
Global crypto market cap is $2.62T with BTC dominance at 57.5%. The Fear & Greed Index is at 27, indicating extreme fear in the market.
@cwtony89
Top 10 crypto by market cap all declined except TRX and USDS. BTC fell -1.80%, ETH -3.24%, and SOL -1.65%, showing broad market weakness.
@daniel_mor_pixe
Governance and infrastructure tokens outperformed the flat market. DYDX rose 12.3%, VVV surged 22.5%, and KAS gained 5.2%, suggesting capital rotation into these sectors.
@Tradingwithkcy
Loss is a learning opportunity in trading. Setbacks expose weaknesses and test discipline, helping traders refine their strategies for long-term success.
@LittleGuysWorld
Curated list of NFT projects includes LittleGuysWorld, dreamsandcloud, yr365art, and others. The NFT space is still early, and collectors are encouraged to explore these emerging collections.
@MarketAvenues
Top mutual funds for SIP in April 2026 include Nippon Large Cap Fund, ICICI Pru Blue-chip Fund, and Invesco Large Cap Fund, based on CRISIL ratings and returns.
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