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On April 15, a senior official from Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry stated on Wednesday that Japan plans to begin releasing approximately 36 million barrels of its national oil reserves starting in early May, with contracts for refineries expected to be finalized by the end of April. Last week, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi indicated that Japan intends to utilize 20 days' worth of oil reserves starting in May to ensure stable domestic supply. Additionally, Japan is seeking oil resources from non-Middle Eastern regions due to ongoing conflicts affecting global energy transport between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Japan began a unilateral release of oil reserves on March 16 and has coordinated with other countries to prepare sufficient reserves for 50 days of supply, with the upcoming release of 20 days' worth being an increase on that basis. Japan's daily oil demand is approximately 1.8 million barrels.

[Japan Plans to Release Approximately 36 Million Barrels of National Oil Reserves Starting in Early May]On April 15, a senior official from Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry stated on Wednesday that Japan plans to begin releasing approximately 36 million barrels of its national oil reserves starting in early May, with contracts for refineries expected to be finalized by the end of April. Last week, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi indicated that Japan intends to utilize 20 days' worth of oil reserves starting in May to ensure stable domestic supply. Additionally, Japan is seeking oil resources from non-Middle Eastern regions due to ongoing conflicts affecting global energy transport between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Japan began a unilateral release of oil reserves on March 16 and has coordinated with other countries to prepare sufficient reserves for 50 days of supply, with the upcoming release of 20 days' worth being an increase on that basis. Japan's daily oil demand is approximately 1.8 million barrels.

Japan Plans to Release Approximately 36 Million Barrels of National Oil Reserves Starting in Early May

On April 15, it was reported that Strategy, the Bitcoin treasury company founded by Michael Saylor (formerly MicroStrategy), has achieved an epic fundraising milestone. In just two days, its perpetual preferred stock $STRC raised sufficient funds to purchase 26,334 bitcoins, which accounts for approximately 0.15% of the total Bitcoin supply. Based on this calculation, Strategy currently controls a total of 807,231 bitcoins.

[Strategy's STRC Raises Funds to Acquire 26,334 BTC in Two Days, Total Holdings Estimated at 807,231 BTC]On April 15, it was reported that Strategy, the Bitcoin treasury company founded by Michael Saylor (formerly MicroStrategy), has achieved an epic fundraising milestone. In just two days, its perpetual preferred stock $STRC raised sufficient funds to purchase 26,334 bitcoins, which accounts for approximately 0.15% of the total Bitcoin supply. Based on this calculation, Strategy currently controls a total of 807,231 bitcoins.

Strategy's STRC Raises Funds to Acquire 26,334 BTC in Two Days, Total Holdings Estimated at 807,231 BTC

According to Beating monitoring, Meta has announced an expansion of its partnership with Broadcom, with both parties set to jointly develop multiple generations of the MTIA (Meta Training and Inference Accelerator) chips. MTIA is Meta's self-developed AI accelerator, optimized for inference and recommendation systems. Earlier this March, Meta announced plans to develop and deploy four generations of MTIA chips within two years, and this agreement with Broadcom will accelerate that process. The agreement is based on Broadcom's XPU platform, a technology solution for custom AI accelerators, covering chip design, advanced packaging, and network interconnects. Broadcom's Ethernet technology will be used for high-bandwidth communication between Meta's rapidly expanding AI computing clusters. Zuckerberg stated that the initial deployment will exceed 1GW of self-developed chip computing power, with plans to expand to several GW levels in the future. Broadcom CEO Hock Tan noted that this is just the 'beginning of a multi-generational roadmap.' Due to the expanded scale of cooperation, Hock Tan, who has served as a member of Meta's board for two years, will step down from the board and take on an advisory role, providing guidance on Meta's self-developed chip roadmap and infrastructure investments.

[Meta Signs Over 1GW AI Chip Agreement with Broadcom; CEO Steps Down from Board to Advisory Role]According to Beating monitoring, Meta has announced an expansion of its partnership with Broadcom, with both parties set to jointly develop multiple generations of the MTIA (Meta Training and Inference Accelerator) chips. MTIA is Meta's self-developed AI accelerator, optimized for inference and recommendation systems. Earlier this March, Meta announced plans to develop and deploy four generations of MTIA chips within two years, and this agreement with Broadcom will accelerate that process. The agreement is based on Broadcom's XPU platform, a technology solution for custom AI accelerators, covering chip design, advanced packaging, and network interconnects. Broadcom's Ethernet technology will be used for high-bandwidth communication between Meta's rapidly expanding AI computing clusters. Zuckerberg stated that the initial deployment will exceed 1GW of self-developed chip computing power, with plans to expand to several GW levels in the future. Broadcom CEO Hock Tan noted that this is just the 'beginning of a multi-generational roadmap.' Due to the expanded scale of cooperation, Hock Tan, who has served as a member of Meta's board for two years, will step down from the board and take on an advisory role, providing guidance on Meta's self-developed chip roadmap and infrastructure investments.

Meta Signs Over 1GW AI Chip Agreement with Broadcom; CEO Steps Down from Board to Advisory Role

On April 15, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent publicly confirmed that the U.S. government holds approximately $17 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and explicitly stated that it 'will not sell' any existing holdings, while planning to continue accumulating more Bitcoin.

[U.S. Treasury Secretary Confirms: Government Holds $17 Billion in Bitcoin, 'Will Never Sell' and Plans to Accumulate More]On April 15, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent publicly confirmed that the U.S. government holds approximately $17 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and explicitly stated that it 'will not sell' any existing holdings, while planning to continue accumulating more Bitcoin.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Confirms: Government Holds $17 Billion in Bitcoin, 'Will Never Sell' and Plans to Accumulate More

On April 15, at the 2026 Paris Blockchain Week summit, French AI and Digital Affairs official @alehenanff delivered a keynote speech, officially clarifying France's core development stance on the blockchain and digital asset industry. In the speech, @alehenanff made a significant statement regarding the tokenization sector: 'Tokenization is no longer a promise. It’s reality.'

[French AI and Digital Affairs Official: Tokenization Has Transformed from Vision to Reality, France Will Support Innovation on a Balanced Path]On April 15, at the 2026 Paris Blockchain Week summit, French AI and Digital Affairs official @alehenanff delivered a keynote speech, officially clarifying France's core development stance on the blockchain and digital asset industry. In the speech, @alehenanff made a significant statement regarding the tokenization sector: 'Tokenization is no longer a promise. It’s reality.'

French AI and Digital Affairs Official: Tokenization Has Transformed from Vision to Reality, France Will Support Innovation on a Balanced Path

On April 15, according to market news, the State Bank of Pakistan officially ended its ban on virtual assets that had been in place since 2018. It now allows banks to open independent interest-free rupee accounts for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) licensed by the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), with banks required to conduct due diligence on the relevant institutions.

[Pakistan Central Bank Lifts Ban on Virtual Assets, Licensed VASPs Integrated into Banking System]On April 15, according to market news, the State Bank of Pakistan officially ended its ban on virtual assets that had been in place since 2018. It now allows banks to open independent interest-free rupee accounts for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) licensed by the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), with banks required to conduct due diligence on the relevant institutions.

Pakistan Central Bank Lifts Ban on Virtual Assets, Licensed VASPs Integrated into Banking System

On April 15, Iranian media MEHR reported that Iran will utilize alternative ports, excluding southern ports, to circumvent the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.

[Iran to Use Alternative Ports to Bypass U.S. Blockade]On April 15, Iranian media MEHR reported that Iran will utilize alternative ports, excluding southern ports, to circumvent the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran to Use Alternative Ports to Bypass U.S. Blockade

On April 15, the IRS officially implemented mandatory cost basis reporting rules for digital asset brokers, effective April 15, 2026. This applies to centralized exchanges, custodial wallet service providers, and certain digital asset processing entities. Under the new regulations, these entities are required to submit Form 1099-DA to the IRS and taxpayers, documenting the sale and exchange of digital assets. Reports indicate that the IRS aims to reduce the underreporting of capital gains from digital assets and align cryptocurrency tax reporting standards more closely with those of traditional securities. For investors, it will be necessary to maintain accurate records of the purchase prices, times, and on-chain transaction histories of various tokens.

[IRS Implements New Reporting Standards for Digital Assets to Combat Tax Evasion]On April 15, the IRS officially implemented mandatory cost basis reporting rules for digital asset brokers, effective April 15, 2026. This applies to centralized exchanges, custodial wallet service providers, and certain digital asset processing entities. Under the new regulations, these entities are required to submit Form 1099-DA to the IRS and taxpayers, documenting the sale and exchange of digital assets. Reports indicate that the IRS aims to reduce the underreporting of capital gains from digital assets and align cryptocurrency tax reporting standards more closely with those of traditional securities. For investors, it will be necessary to maintain accurate records of the purchase prices, times, and on-chain transaction histories of various tokens.

IRS Implements New Reporting Standards for Digital Assets to Combat Tax Evasion

According to real-time alerts from on-chain analysis platform Arkham, the hacker address that previously attacked the Polkadot cross-chain bridge (Hyperbridge) has transferred all stolen funds amounting to $269,000 (approximately 269,000 USD settled in ETH) to the privacy protocol Tornado Cash for money laundering.

[Polkadot Cross-Chain Bridge Attacker Transfers All $269,000 in Stolen Funds to Tornado Cash]According to real-time alerts from on-chain analysis platform Arkham, the hacker address that previously attacked the Polkadot cross-chain bridge (Hyperbridge) has transferred all stolen funds amounting to $269,000 (approximately 269,000 USD settled in ETH) to the privacy protocol Tornado Cash for money laundering.

Polkadot Cross-Chain Bridge Attacker Transfers All $269,000 in Stolen Funds to Tornado Cash

Stanford University professor David Tse and his team are using Bitcoin's proof-of-work consensus mechanism to enhance the security of proof-of-stake (PoS) smart contract blockchain protocols. Their Babylon blockchain uses Bitcoin to incentivize BTC holders to participate in staking on PoS chains, without the need to alter or fork the Bitcoin protocol.

[Stanford Professor Uses Bitcoin to Secure Proof-of-Stake Blockchain Protocols]Stanford University professor David Tse and his team are using Bitcoin's proof-of-work consensus mechanism to enhance the security of proof-of-stake (PoS) smart contract blockchain protocols. Their Babylon blockchain uses Bitcoin to incentivize BTC holders to participate in staking on PoS chains, without the need to alter or fork the Bitcoin protocol.

Stanford Professor Uses Bitcoin to Secure Proof-of-Stake Blockchain Protocols

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