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U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren recently expressed concerns about Elon Musk's payment platform X Money, which is set to launch in April. She stated that it could pose risks to consumer protection, national security, and the stability of the financial system. Warren pointed out that after acquiring and reshaping X, Musk is pushing it to become a 'super app' that covers 'all aspects of users' financial lives,' potentially replacing traditional banking systems. She questioned the platform's performance in terms of security and content governance, arguing that this undermines its credibility in entering the consumer finance sector. Additionally, Warren criticized the current regulatory environment for becoming more lenient, including the 'GENIUS Act' promoted by the Trump administration, which provides a 'special pathway' for private companies to issue stablecoins, potentially weakening necessary regulatory constraints.

[Senator Warren Warns: X Money Could Threaten Financial Stability and Replace Traditional Banking System]U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren recently expressed concerns about Elon Musk's payment platform X Money, which is set to launch in April. She stated that it could pose risks to consumer protection, national security, and the stability of the financial system. Warren pointed out that after acquiring and reshaping X, Musk is pushing it to become a 'super app' that covers 'all aspects of users' financial lives,' potentially replacing traditional banking systems. She questioned the platform's performance in terms of security and content governance, arguing that this undermines its credibility in entering the consumer finance sector. Additionally, Warren criticized the current regulatory environment for becoming more lenient, including the 'GENIUS Act' promoted by the Trump administration, which provides a 'special pathway' for private companies to issue stablecoins, potentially weakening necessary regulatory constraints.

Senator Warren Warns: X Money Could Threaten Financial Stability and Replace Traditional Banking System

On April 15, Strive, a Bitcoin treasury company listed on the U.S. stock market, announced a 25 basis point increase in the dividend rate of its variable rate Series A perpetual preferred stock (SATA) to 13.00%. This change will take effect from the interest period starting April 15, 2026. Additionally, Strive will distribute a dividend of $1.0833 per share to shareholders registered as of May 1, 2026, on May 15, 2026. Furthermore, Strive has purchased an additional approximately 27 Bitcoins, increasing its total holdings to about 13,768 coins.

[Strive Raises SATA Dividend Rate to 13.00%, Bitcoin Holdings Increase to Approximately 13,768 Coins]On April 15, Strive, a Bitcoin treasury company listed on the U.S. stock market, announced a 25 basis point increase in the dividend rate of its variable rate Series A perpetual preferred stock (SATA) to 13.00%. This change will take effect from the interest period starting April 15, 2026. Additionally, Strive will distribute a dividend of $1.0833 per share to shareholders registered as of May 1, 2026, on May 15, 2026. Furthermore, Strive has purchased an additional approximately 27 Bitcoins, increasing its total holdings to about 13,768 coins.

Strive Raises SATA Dividend Rate to 13.00%, Bitcoin Holdings Increase to Approximately 13,768 Coins

On April 15, WLFI officially released a governance proposal to the community, with the following key points: A total of 45.2 billion WLFI tokens held by advisors, institutions, partners, founders, and team members will be locked under a '2-year lock-up + 3-year linear release' plan, with a requirement to burn 10% of the tokens upon opting in, potentially leading to a permanent burn of approximately 4.5 billion tokens. The 17 billion tokens locked for early supporters will follow a '2-year lock-up + 2-year linear release' plan without the need for burning, while tokens that do not actively accept the new proposal will be locked indefinitely. If the proposal is approved, a total of 62.2 billion WLFI tokens will participate in governance for at least 2 years, which WLFI describes as one of the strongest long-term governance alignment signals in the DeFi space.

[WLFI New Token Governance Proposal: 62.2 Billion Tokens Locked for at Least 2 Years, 10% of Team Shares to be Burned]On April 15, WLFI officially released a governance proposal to the community, with the following key points: A total of 45.2 billion WLFI tokens held by advisors, institutions, partners, founders, and team members will be locked under a '2-year lock-up + 3-year linear release' plan, with a requirement to burn 10% of the tokens upon opting in, potentially leading to a permanent burn of approximately 4.5 billion tokens. The 17 billion tokens locked for early supporters will follow a '2-year lock-up + 2-year linear release' plan without the need for burning, while tokens that do not actively accept the new proposal will be locked indefinitely. If the proposal is approved, a total of 62.2 billion WLFI tokens will participate in governance for at least 2 years, which WLFI describes as one of the strongest long-term governance alignment signals in the DeFi space.

WLFI New Token Governance Proposal: 62.2 Billion Tokens Locked for at Least 2 Years, 10% of Team Shares to be Burned

On April 15, U.S. President Trump stated in an interview with Fox Business that if Federal Reserve Chairman Powell does not resign in a timely manner, he will be fired. He added that he would not abandon the Justice Department's investigation into Powell. Trump said, "If he doesn't leave on time, I will have to fire him. I've been holding back from firing him. I want to fire him, but I hate causing controversy. I hope there is no controversy. But he will be fired." Powell's term as Fed Chairman will expire in May, but his term as a governor lasts until 2028. Powell has indicated that if a successor is not confirmed before May, he will serve as the interim chairman. Trump's allies had hoped that Powell would also resign from his governor position at that time, but Powell stated he has no intention of resigning until the Justice Department's investigation into a renovation project is "truly concluded." Trump hinted that there are no plans to end the investigation, stating, "We must get to the bottom of this."

[Trump Threatens: Powell Will Be Fired If He Doesn't Resign Promptly]On April 15, U.S. President Trump stated in an interview with Fox Business that if Federal Reserve Chairman Powell does not resign in a timely manner, he will be fired. He added that he would not abandon the Justice Department's investigation into Powell. Trump said, "If he doesn't leave on time, I will have to fire him. I've been holding back from firing him. I want to fire him, but I hate causing controversy. I hope there is no controversy. But he will be fired." Powell's term as Fed Chairman will expire in May, but his term as a governor lasts until 2028. Powell has indicated that if a successor is not confirmed before May, he will serve as the interim chairman. Trump's allies had hoped that Powell would also resign from his governor position at that time, but Powell stated he has no intention of resigning until the Justice Department's investigation into a renovation project is "truly concluded." Trump hinted that there are no plans to end the investigation, stating, "We must get to the bottom of this."

Trump Threatens: Powell Will Be Fired If He Doesn't Resign Promptly

On April 15, local time, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei stated at a press conference that, as of now, any speculation regarding the extension of the ceasefire has not been confirmed, and negotiations are currently only being conducted through a mediator from Pakistan. (CCTV News)

[Iran Denies US-Iran 'Principle Agreement' to Extend Ceasefire]On April 15, local time, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei stated at a press conference that, as of now, any speculation regarding the extension of the ceasefire has not been confirmed, and negotiations are currently only being conducted through a mediator from Pakistan. (CCTV News)

Iran Denies US-Iran 'Principle Agreement' to Extend Ceasefire

On April 15, Tether announced that Tether Investments participated in a $134 million financing round for the publicly listed Stablecoin Development Corporation (NYSE American: SDEV). Other investors included digital asset investment firms such as R01 Fund LP and Framework Ventures. SDEV is positioned as an on-chain holding company focused on infrastructure development for stablecoin payments, transfers, and cross-platform capital flow, aiming to lower the barriers for user adoption.

[Tether Invests $134 Million in Crypto Infrastructure Company SDEV]On April 15, Tether announced that Tether Investments participated in a $134 million financing round for the publicly listed Stablecoin Development Corporation (NYSE American: SDEV). Other investors included digital asset investment firms such as R01 Fund LP and Framework Ventures. SDEV is positioned as an on-chain holding company focused on infrastructure development for stablecoin payments, transfers, and cross-platform capital flow, aiming to lower the barriers for user adoption.

Tether Invests $134 Million in Crypto Infrastructure Company SDEV

According to monitoring by Dongcha Beating, Onur Solmaz, an official maintainer of OpenClaw, made a strong response on social media regarding the recent negative comments surrounding the open-source AI agent project. He stated that the frequent attacks on OpenClaw stem from its public service attribute of 'not helping anyone manipulate the market'—unlike other profit-driven AI agent products in the market, OpenClaw maintains a neutral third-party stance in both the industry and geopolitical contexts. 'Other companies can only profit if we fail, which is why they are desperately trying to defame us,' Solmaz said. He noted that project founder Peter Steinberger is a successful entrepreneur who does not seek returns for investors but initiated the project purely out of a desire for 'fun + democratizing AI,' which is also why the community loves OpenClaw. In response to specific accusations, Solmaz refuted them one by one: regarding claims of bloat, he mentioned that the team has been implementing a core slimming plan since early March, breaking down functional modules into a plugin SDK architecture, asserting that having many plugins does not equate to bloat, and that this approach has already been copied by peers; concerning safety doubts, Solmaz countered that OpenClaw, being the most scrutinized, quickly addresses any security issues once discovered, and under the pressure of criticism, has become the safest AI agent; as for rumors of being acquired by OpenAI, Solmaz humorously remarked, 'My bank account is still empty, brother,' emphasizing that all maintainers contribute voluntarily, working full-time during the day and doubling their efforts at night to maintain the project. Ultimately, Solmaz defined OpenClaw as 'the people's AI,' calling on the community to directly use the code, actively contribute, and become maintainers to collectively write the history of open-source AI.

[OpenClaw Maintainers Respond to Negative Attacks: We Don't Manipulate Markets, Open Source Neutrality Faces Defamation]According to monitoring by Dongcha Beating, Onur Solmaz, an official maintainer of OpenClaw, made a strong response on social media regarding the recent negative comments surrounding the open-source AI agent project. He stated that the frequent attacks on OpenClaw stem from its public service attribute of 'not helping anyone manipulate the market'—unlike other profit-driven AI agent products in the market, OpenClaw maintains a neutral third-party stance in both the industry and geopolitical contexts. 'Other companies can only profit if we fail, which is why they are desperately trying to defame us,' Solmaz said. He noted that project founder Peter Steinberger is a successful entrepreneur who does not seek returns for investors but initiated the project purely out of a desire for 'fun + democratizing AI,' which is also why the community loves OpenClaw. In response to specific accusations, Solmaz refuted them one by one: regarding claims of bloat, he mentioned that the team has been implementing a core slimming plan since early March, breaking down functional modules into a plugin SDK architecture, asserting that having many plugins does not equate to bloat, and that this approach has already been copied by peers; concerning safety doubts, Solmaz countered that OpenClaw, being the most scrutinized, quickly addresses any security issues once discovered, and under the pressure of criticism, has become the safest AI agent; as for rumors of being acquired by OpenAI, Solmaz humorously remarked, 'My bank account is still empty, brother,' emphasizing that all maintainers contribute voluntarily, working full-time during the day and doubling their efforts at night to maintain the project. Ultimately, Solmaz defined OpenClaw as 'the people's AI,' calling on the community to directly use the code, actively contribute, and become maintainers to collectively write the history of open-source AI.

OpenClaw Maintainers Respond to Negative Attacks: We Don't Manipulate Markets, Open Source Neutrality Faces Defamation

On April 15, a spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that communication with the United States through Pakistan is ongoing. Iran is likely to host a Pakistani delegation on Wednesday to continue negotiations with Pakistan. The discussions will address the comprehensive end of the war, the lifting of sanctions, and compensation for damages caused by attacks from the U.S. and Israel on Iran. Since the return of the Iranian delegation to Tehran, Iran has exchanged multiple rounds of information with the U.S. through Pakistan as of today. Iran's position is very clear, having been expressed not only in previous negotiations but also reiterated in subsequent communications. (Xinhua News Agency)

[Iran: Communication with the U.S. Continues, Multiple Exchanges of Information Completed]On April 15, a spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that communication with the United States through Pakistan is ongoing. Iran is likely to host a Pakistani delegation on Wednesday to continue negotiations with Pakistan. The discussions will address the comprehensive end of the war, the lifting of sanctions, and compensation for damages caused by attacks from the U.S. and Israel on Iran. Since the return of the Iranian delegation to Tehran, Iran has exchanged multiple rounds of information with the U.S. through Pakistan as of today. Iran's position is very clear, having been expressed not only in previous negotiations but also reiterated in subsequent communications. (Xinhua News Agency)

Iran: Communication with the U.S. Continues, Multiple Exchanges of Information Completed

On April 15, U.S. Treasury Secretary Basant stated: I understand that the Federal Reserve needs to wait for the right moment to lower interest rates; ultimately, the Federal Reserve will further reduce rates. I am confident that fertilizer prices will decline. Core inflation is on a downward trend.

[U.S. Treasury Secretary Basant: The Federal Reserve Will Ultimately Lower Interest Rates Further]On April 15, U.S. Treasury Secretary Basant stated: I understand that the Federal Reserve needs to wait for the right moment to lower interest rates; ultimately, the Federal Reserve will further reduce rates. I am confident that fertilizer prices will decline. Core inflation is on a downward trend.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Basant: The Federal Reserve Will Ultimately Lower Interest Rates Further

According to Coindesk, a "rough year" for crypto markets has underlined the need for comprehensive and consistent regulation of the sector, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said, suggesting stablecoin issuers and crypto conglomerates need to have bank-style capital requirements. In its "Global Financial Stability Report" published Tuesday, the IMF joins the standard setters at the Financial Stability Board in calling for consistent international regulation of the cryptocurrency sector after a year that has seen a number of collapses of major exchanges and crypto-linked banks. “The collapse of multiple entities in the crypto asset ecosystem has again made the call more urgent for comprehensive and consistent regulation and adequate supervision” focused on protecting consumers and corporate governance, the report said. The report added that regulations should cover crypto storage, transfer, exchange and custody of reserves, with extra prudential requirements for those carrying out multiple functions and for the issuers of stablecoins – tokens that seek to maintain their value versus fiat currencies.

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【Stablecoin Issuers, Conglomerates Targeted by IMF After Crypto's 'Rough Year'】According to Coindesk, a "rough year" for crypto markets has underlined the need for comprehensive and consistent regulation of the sector, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said, suggesting stablecoin issuers and crypto conglomerates need to have bank-style capital requirements. In its "Global Financial Stability Report" published Tuesday, the IMF joins the standard setters at the Financial Stability Board in calling for consistent international regulation of the cryptocurrency sector after a year that has seen a number of collapses of major exchanges and crypto-linked banks. “The collapse of multiple entities in the crypto asset ecosystem has again made the call more urgent for comprehensive and consistent regulation and adequate supervision” focused on protecting consumers and corporate governance, the report said. The report added that regulations should cover crypto storage, transfer, exchange and custody of reserves, with extra prudential requirements for those carrying out multiple functions and for the issuers of stablecoins – tokens that seek to maintain their value versus fiat currencies.

Stablecoin Issuers, Conglomerates Targeted by IMF After Crypto's 'Rough Year'

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