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On April 16, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking feedback on the regulatory framework for specific digital asset activities under its crypto roadmap. This consultation covers how activities such as stablecoin issuance, trading platforms, custody, and staking will fall under regulatory oversight. The consultation will close on June 3, 2026, and crypto businesses can apply for FCA authorization starting September 30, 2026. The FCA stated that the consultation on the rules for the future crypto asset regime is largely complete, and a policy statement will be published this summer. Before the new legislative framework is implemented in 2027, crypto assets remain largely unregulated in the UK, except for financial promotions and financial crime purposes.

[FCA Seeks Feedback on Crypto Regulations Ahead of New Rules Implementation]On April 16, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking feedback on the regulatory framework for specific digital asset activities under its crypto roadmap. This consultation covers how activities such as stablecoin issuance, trading platforms, custody, and staking will fall under regulatory oversight. The consultation will close on June 3, 2026, and crypto businesses can apply for FCA authorization starting September 30, 2026. The FCA stated that the consultation on the rules for the future crypto asset regime is largely complete, and a policy statement will be published this summer. Before the new legislative framework is implemented in 2027, crypto assets remain largely unregulated in the UK, except for financial promotions and financial crime purposes.

FCA Seeks Feedback on Crypto Regulations Ahead of New Rules Implementation

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【based soared to 0.146711 USDT, a new high with a 24-hour increase of 93.05%. It currently trades at 0.146143 USDT on HTX.】based Hits New High of 0.146143 USDT, Up 93.05% in 24H

based soared to 0.146711 USDT, a new high with a 24-hour increase of 93.05%. It currently trades at 0.146143 USDT on HTX.

On April 16, HIVE Digital Technologies (NASDAQ: HIVE) announced its intention to privately issue $75 million in zero-coupon exchangeable senior notes due in 2031 to qualified institutional investors, with an additional $15 million over-allotment option for initial purchasers. The funds raised will be used for GPU procurement, data center construction, and general corporate purposes. Meanwhile, HIVE has received conditional approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) for listing, with a formal upgrade from the TSX Venture Exchange to the TSX main board expected on April 30, 2026.

[HIVE Digital Plans to Issue $75 Million Exchangeable Notes and Receives Conditional Approval for TSX Listing]On April 16, HIVE Digital Technologies (NASDAQ: HIVE) announced its intention to privately issue $75 million in zero-coupon exchangeable senior notes due in 2031 to qualified institutional investors, with an additional $15 million over-allotment option for initial purchasers. The funds raised will be used for GPU procurement, data center construction, and general corporate purposes. Meanwhile, HIVE has received conditional approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) for listing, with a formal upgrade from the TSX Venture Exchange to the TSX main board expected on April 30, 2026.

HIVE Digital Plans to Issue $75 Million Exchangeable Notes and Receives Conditional Approval for TSX Listing

On April 16, Cointelegraph reported that Jean-Didier Berger, a representative of the French Interior Minister, announced at Paris Blockchain Week that France is preparing to implement new measures to protect cryptocurrency holders. He revealed that authorities have launched a prevention platform that has attracted thousands of registrations, and they are working with Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez to develop a more robust response plan, expected to be rolled out in the coming weeks. In 2026, France recorded 41 cryptocurrency-related kidnapping cases, averaging one every 2.5 days; in 2025, global incidents of such 'ransom attacks' increased by 75% year-on-year, with France being the most affected country, accounting for about 40% of the total incidents in Europe.

[French Minister: New Measures to Address Rise in Cryptocurrency Kidnappings]On April 16, Cointelegraph reported that Jean-Didier Berger, a representative of the French Interior Minister, announced at Paris Blockchain Week that France is preparing to implement new measures to protect cryptocurrency holders. He revealed that authorities have launched a prevention platform that has attracted thousands of registrations, and they are working with Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez to develop a more robust response plan, expected to be rolled out in the coming weeks. In 2026, France recorded 41 cryptocurrency-related kidnapping cases, averaging one every 2.5 days; in 2025, global incidents of such 'ransom attacks' increased by 75% year-on-year, with France being the most affected country, accounting for about 40% of the total incidents in Europe.

French Minister: New Measures to Address Rise in Cryptocurrency Kidnappings

On April 16, the credibility infrastructure platform TruthX, in collaboration with Animoca Brands, released the 'Q1 2026 Top 220 KOL Report: Summary and Forecast of Trends in the Crypto Industry.' In Q1 2026, the crypto market experienced significant turbulence: geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainties intensified, leading to a rapid decline of previously high valuations, while new directions such as AI infrastructure and Real World Assets (RWA) are gaining momentum. The volatility is extreme and transitions are swift, making trend assessment highly challenging due to information overload. The collective insights from the Top 220 global crypto KOLs serve as an important reference for understanding industry dynamics. TruthX conducted structured data analysis on their content and provided forward-looking predictions on subsequent trends, opportunity windows, and risk points. This report enables users to quickly reconstruct trend frameworks in a highly volatile market and seize opportunities in the next phase.

[TruthX and Animoca Brands Release 'Q1 2026 Top 220 KOL Report: Summary and Forecast of Trends in the Crypto Industry']On April 16, the credibility infrastructure platform TruthX, in collaboration with Animoca Brands, released the 'Q1 2026 Top 220 KOL Report: Summary and Forecast of Trends in the Crypto Industry.' In Q1 2026, the crypto market experienced significant turbulence: geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainties intensified, leading to a rapid decline of previously high valuations, while new directions such as AI infrastructure and Real World Assets (RWA) are gaining momentum. The volatility is extreme and transitions are swift, making trend assessment highly challenging due to information overload. The collective insights from the Top 220 global crypto KOLs serve as an important reference for understanding industry dynamics. TruthX conducted structured data analysis on their content and provided forward-looking predictions on subsequent trends, opportunity windows, and risk points. This report enables users to quickly reconstruct trend frameworks in a highly volatile market and seize opportunities in the next phase.

TruthX and Animoca Brands Release 'Q1 2026 Top 220 KOL Report: Summary and Forecast of Trends in the Crypto Industry'

On April 16, Zhang Rongle, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Zhihu, will attend the offline event themed 'Decoding Web 4.0: When AI Agents Take Over On-chain Permissions', co-hosted by BlockBeats and Zhihu in Hong Kong. The event will take place on April 21 and will focus on topics such as the evolution of AI Agents from auxiliary tools to 'on-chain actors', including autonomous decision-making, asset management, and permission security. The event will bring together developers, investors, and community builders to discuss the opportunities and boundaries of the 'agent economy'. Registration link: https://luma.com/r3h4eqkv

[Zhihu COO Zhang Rongle to Attend 'Web 4.0 + AI' Offline Event in Hong Kong on April 21]On April 16, Zhang Rongle, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Zhihu, will attend the offline event themed 'Decoding Web 4.0: When AI Agents Take Over On-chain Permissions', co-hosted by BlockBeats and Zhihu in Hong Kong. The event will take place on April 21 and will focus on topics such as the evolution of AI Agents from auxiliary tools to 'on-chain actors', including autonomous decision-making, asset management, and permission security. The event will bring together developers, investors, and community builders to discuss the opportunities and boundaries of the 'agent economy'. Registration link: https://luma.com/r3h4eqkv

Zhihu COO Zhang Rongle to Attend 'Web 4.0 + AI' Offline Event in Hong Kong on April 21

On April 16, CoinDesk reported that Bitcoin is currently hovering around $75,000, facing supply pressure while institutional demand remains stable. Market sentiment has been boosted by news of an extended ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. The dollar has fallen to its lowest level in nearly six weeks, with U.S. Treasury yields also declining, conditions that typically support cryptocurrency prices. Gold has risen in tandem, indicating that the market is seeking a balance between risk appetite and safe-haven demand. On-chain data shows that when prices reach a critical cost benchmark for short-term holders, Bitcoin often experiences increased supply, with this level around $76,800 potentially forming significant resistance, at which point investors may choose to take profits. The newly established MSBT fund under Morgan Stanley has quickly attracted over $100 million in inflows due to the market's lowest fee rates, prompting competitors like Goldman Sachs to initiate a new round of competition. Meanwhile, U.S. sanctions on Iranian ports and threats from Iran to disrupt shipping in the Persian Gulf continue to cast a shadow over the global economic outlook. The impact of energy supply shocks has begun to raise inflation expectations, which may influence central bank policy directions and, in turn, affect the cryptocurrency market.

[Analysis: Bitcoin Faces Key Resistance at $76,800, Short-Term Profit-Taking Possible]On April 16, CoinDesk reported that Bitcoin is currently hovering around $75,000, facing supply pressure while institutional demand remains stable. Market sentiment has been boosted by news of an extended ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. The dollar has fallen to its lowest level in nearly six weeks, with U.S. Treasury yields also declining, conditions that typically support cryptocurrency prices. Gold has risen in tandem, indicating that the market is seeking a balance between risk appetite and safe-haven demand. On-chain data shows that when prices reach a critical cost benchmark for short-term holders, Bitcoin often experiences increased supply, with this level around $76,800 potentially forming significant resistance, at which point investors may choose to take profits. The newly established MSBT fund under Morgan Stanley has quickly attracted over $100 million in inflows due to the market's lowest fee rates, prompting competitors like Goldman Sachs to initiate a new round of competition. Meanwhile, U.S. sanctions on Iranian ports and threats from Iran to disrupt shipping in the Persian Gulf continue to cast a shadow over the global economic outlook. The impact of energy supply shocks has begun to raise inflation expectations, which may influence central bank policy directions and, in turn, affect the cryptocurrency market.

Analysis: Bitcoin Faces Key Resistance at $76,800, Short-Term Profit-Taking Possible

On April 16, the Associated Press reported that the Director of the International Energy Agency, Birol, stated that Europe's aviation fuel 'may' have only 6 weeks of supply left. According to monitoring by PolyBeats, the probability of 'the Strait of Hormuz reopening by the end of this month' has slightly increased to 21% on the prediction market Polymarket.

[IEA: Europe's Aviation Fuel Supply 'May' Last Only 6 Weeks]On April 16, the Associated Press reported that the Director of the International Energy Agency, Birol, stated that Europe's aviation fuel 'may' have only 6 weeks of supply left. According to monitoring by PolyBeats, the probability of 'the Strait of Hormuz reopening by the end of this month' has slightly increased to 21% on the prediction market Polymarket.

IEA: Europe's Aviation Fuel Supply 'May' Last Only 6 Weeks

On April 16, Onchain Lens reported that a certain whale, after being inactive for over 2.5 months, opened a long position of 1,663 ounces of gold and 43,870 ounces of silver with 20x leverage, totaling a value of $11.5 million.

[Whale Takes Long Position in Gold and Silver Worth $11.5 Million with 20x Leverage]On April 16, Onchain Lens reported that a certain whale, after being inactive for over 2.5 months, opened a long position of 1,663 ounces of gold and 43,870 ounces of silver with 20x leverage, totaling a value of $11.5 million.

Whale Takes Long Position in Gold and Silver Worth $11.5 Million with 20x Leverage

according to the Financial Times, with the record rise in gold prices, the gold held by Tether has appreciated by more than 5 billion US dollars. According to Jefferies Group's estimate based on Tether's disclosed data, as of the end of September, Tether held about 116 tons of gold, valued at approximately 14.4 billion US dollars at that time. At the end of September last year, the gold price was 3,858 US dollars per ounce, but driven by rising geopolitical uncertainties and investors flocking to safe-haven assets, it has now surged to over 5,200 US dollars, meaning Tether has realized an appreciation of more than 5 billion US dollars on this portion of its holdings.

[Jefferies: Tether's gold holdings have appreciated by over $5 billion]according to the Financial Times, with the record rise in gold prices, the gold held by Tether has appreciated by more than 5 billion US dollars. According to Jefferies Group's estimate based on Tether's disclosed data, as of the end of September, Tether held about 116 tons of gold, valued at approximately 14.4 billion US dollars at that time. At the end of September last year, the gold price was 3,858 US dollars per ounce, but driven by rising geopolitical uncertainties and investors flocking to safe-haven assets, it has now surged to over 5,200 US dollars, meaning Tether has realized an appreciation of more than 5 billion US dollars on this portion of its holdings.

Jefferies: Tether's gold holdings have appreciated by over $5 billion

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Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf: Lebanon's Ceasefire is a Result of Resistance Front's Struggle

Bitunix Analyst: Energy Supply Risks Shift to Manageable but Not Resolved, Delayed Responses in Policy and Corporate Behavior, Market Enters Asymmetric Pricing Phase

Jefferies: Tether's gold holdings have appreciated by over $5 billion

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