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On April 21, news emerged that Sun Yuchen, Global Advisor of Huobi HTX, made a significant online appearance at the opening ceremony of the HTX Genesis Hackathon in Hong Kong. He shared his latest insights on the application prospects of AI Agent technology in the Web3 field and the future development direction of the industry. He pointed out that AI Agents will replace traditional interaction methods and become the core driving force of the next phase of the Web3 ecosystem. 
He explained that past Web3 applications often came with extremely high learning curves and complex on-chain interactions. The introduction of AI Agents will drive decentralized applications (DApps) from 'manual operations' to 'intention-driven' based on natural language. This means that AI Agents can autonomously understand user needs, automatically plan paths, and complete complex on-chain settlements such as cross-chain transactions. This paradigm shift towards intelligence and autonomy will not only greatly unleash on-chain productivity but also become a new breakthrough point to overcome the bottleneck of user growth in Web3, leading the industry towards true mass adoption. 
It is reported that the HTX Genesis Hackathon is hosted by HTX DAO and B.AI, with co-hosts TinTinLand and OpenCity, attracting numerous developer communities, investment institutions, project parties, trading platforms, and public chain ecosystems.

[Sun Yuchen Appears Online at HTX Genesis Hackathon: AI Agents as the Core Driving Force for Intelligent Web3]On April 21, news emerged that Sun Yuchen, Global Advisor of Huobi HTX, made a significant online appearance at the opening ceremony of the HTX Genesis Hackathon in Hong Kong. He shared his latest insights on the application prospects of AI Agent technology in the Web3 field and the future development direction of the industry. He pointed out that AI Agents will replace traditional interaction methods and become the core driving force of the next phase of the Web3 ecosystem. 
He explained that past Web3 applications often came with extremely high learning curves and complex on-chain interactions. The introduction of AI Agents will drive decentralized applications (DApps) from 'manual operations' to 'intention-driven' based on natural language. This means that AI Agents can autonomously understand user needs, automatically plan paths, and complete complex on-chain settlements such as cross-chain transactions. This paradigm shift towards intelligence and autonomy will not only greatly unleash on-chain productivity but also become a new breakthrough point to overcome the bottleneck of user growth in Web3, leading the industry towards true mass adoption. 
It is reported that the HTX Genesis Hackathon is hosted by HTX DAO and B.AI, with co-hosts TinTinLand and OpenCity, attracting numerous developer communities, investment institutions, project parties, trading platforms, and public chain ecosystems.

Sun Yuchen Appears Online at HTX Genesis Hackathon: AI Agents as the Core Driving Force for Intelligent Web3

On April 21, JPMorgan's strategists stated that renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence technology will help drive the U.S. stock market to exceed expectations this year. Led by Dubravko Lakos-Bujas, the team raised the annual target for the S&P 500 index to 7,600 points, having just lowered it to 7,200 points last month, citing geopolitical risks at that time. On Monday, the S&P 500 index closed at 7,109 points, indicating an approximate 7% increase is still expected. The strategists' optimistic forecast is based on a more favorable outlook for the technology and AI sectors, which they believe will enhance corporate earnings and alleviate ongoing concerns stemming from the Iran conflict.

[JPMorgan Raises S&P 500 Target]On April 21, JPMorgan's strategists stated that renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence technology will help drive the U.S. stock market to exceed expectations this year. Led by Dubravko Lakos-Bujas, the team raised the annual target for the S&P 500 index to 7,600 points, having just lowered it to 7,200 points last month, citing geopolitical risks at that time. On Monday, the S&P 500 index closed at 7,109 points, indicating an approximate 7% increase is still expected. The strategists' optimistic forecast is based on a more favorable outlook for the technology and AI sectors, which they believe will enhance corporate earnings and alleviate ongoing concerns stemming from the Iran conflict.

JPMorgan Raises S&P 500 Target

On April 21, Iran stated that it has not yet made a decision regarding the resumption of negotiations with the United States. (Iran Press TV)

[Iran States No Decision Yet on Resuming Talks with the U.S.]On April 21, Iran stated that it has not yet made a decision regarding the resumption of negotiations with the United States. (Iran Press TV)

Iran States No Decision Yet on Resuming Talks with the U.S.

On April 21, Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy Digital, warned that the critical U.S. cryptocurrency legislation, the CLARITY Act, has reached a pivotal moment. If deliberations are delayed until after mid-May, the likelihood of passing by 2026 will sharply decline. Currently, the probability of the bill becoming law this year is estimated to be around 50%, or even lower. Data from Polymarket also shows that its passage probability has dropped from 82% in February to 47%. Thorn pointed out that the Senate schedule is currently filled with matters such as military authorization for Iran, funding for the Department of Homeland Security, and presidential nominations, leaving little time for the bill. If the Democrats regain control of the House after the November midterm elections, legislative efforts may stall. Although the bill passed the House last July with a bipartisan margin of 294-134, negotiations in the Senate are more complex and face multiple obstacles. Firstly, disagreements over stablecoin rewards were the main reason for the delay from January. Secondly, provisions in the draft that clarify that non-custodial software developers do not fall under 'money transmitters' have faced opposition from law enforcement. Additionally, ethical provisions have some Democrats pushing to restrict government officials and their families from profiting from crypto assets during their terms. Lastly, concerns about the SEC's authority and vacant commissioner positions add to the political complexity. Thorn believes that a full Senate vote in July is 'theoretically possible,' but would require extraordinary political will and coordination.

[Galaxy Analyst Warns of Multiple Obstacles for CLARITY Act, 50% Chance of Passage Before Midterm Elections]On April 21, Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy Digital, warned that the critical U.S. cryptocurrency legislation, the CLARITY Act, has reached a pivotal moment. If deliberations are delayed until after mid-May, the likelihood of passing by 2026 will sharply decline. Currently, the probability of the bill becoming law this year is estimated to be around 50%, or even lower. Data from Polymarket also shows that its passage probability has dropped from 82% in February to 47%. Thorn pointed out that the Senate schedule is currently filled with matters such as military authorization for Iran, funding for the Department of Homeland Security, and presidential nominations, leaving little time for the bill. If the Democrats regain control of the House after the November midterm elections, legislative efforts may stall. Although the bill passed the House last July with a bipartisan margin of 294-134, negotiations in the Senate are more complex and face multiple obstacles. Firstly, disagreements over stablecoin rewards were the main reason for the delay from January. Secondly, provisions in the draft that clarify that non-custodial software developers do not fall under 'money transmitters' have faced opposition from law enforcement. Additionally, ethical provisions have some Democrats pushing to restrict government officials and their families from profiting from crypto assets during their terms. Lastly, concerns about the SEC's authority and vacant commissioner positions add to the political complexity. Thorn believes that a full Senate vote in July is 'theoretically possible,' but would require extraordinary political will and coordination.

Galaxy Analyst Warns of Multiple Obstacles for CLARITY Act, 50% Chance of Passage Before Midterm Elections

On April 21, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines issued an investor warning, advising the public against investing in seven crypto trading platforms: dYdX, Aevo, gTrade, Pacifica, Orderly, Deriv, and Ostium. The SEC stated that these platforms are not registered with the commission and have not obtained the necessary authorization required under the Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) framework. The SEC also warned that individuals promoting these platforms within the Philippines could face criminal liability, with penalties of up to 5,000,000 Philippine pesos (approximately $89,000) or a maximum of 21 years in prison.

[Philippine SEC Issues Investment Warnings for 7 Crypto Trading Platforms]On April 21, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines issued an investor warning, advising the public against investing in seven crypto trading platforms: dYdX, Aevo, gTrade, Pacifica, Orderly, Deriv, and Ostium. The SEC stated that these platforms are not registered with the commission and have not obtained the necessary authorization required under the Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) framework. The SEC also warned that individuals promoting these platforms within the Philippines could face criminal liability, with penalties of up to 5,000,000 Philippine pesos (approximately $89,000) or a maximum of 21 years in prison.

Philippine SEC Issues Investment Warnings for 7 Crypto Trading Platforms

On April 21, DL News reported that the Russian government published a draft bill on the State Duma website, proposing to impose criminal liability for organizing the circulation of digital currencies without registration or without permission from the Central Bank of Russia, with a maximum penalty of 7 years of forced labor. The draft states that ordinary violators could face fines of up to approximately $4,000 and a maximum of 4 years in prison; operators of large cryptocurrency trading platforms could face fines of up to approximately $13,000, and responsible individuals could be sentenced to 5 to 7 years. The bill also proposes that the majority of cryptocurrency transactions be conducted through commercial bank apps and imposes penalties on industrial cryptocurrency miners for unreported activities. If approved by the State Duma and the President, the new regulations are set to take effect on July 1, 2027.

[Russia Proposes Criminal Penalties for Unlicensed Cryptocurrency Transactions, Up to 7 Years of Forced Labor]On April 21, DL News reported that the Russian government published a draft bill on the State Duma website, proposing to impose criminal liability for organizing the circulation of digital currencies without registration or without permission from the Central Bank of Russia, with a maximum penalty of 7 years of forced labor. The draft states that ordinary violators could face fines of up to approximately $4,000 and a maximum of 4 years in prison; operators of large cryptocurrency trading platforms could face fines of up to approximately $13,000, and responsible individuals could be sentenced to 5 to 7 years. The bill also proposes that the majority of cryptocurrency transactions be conducted through commercial bank apps and imposes penalties on industrial cryptocurrency miners for unreported activities. If approved by the State Duma and the President, the new regulations are set to take effect on July 1, 2027.

Russia Proposes Criminal Penalties for Unlicensed Cryptocurrency Transactions, Up to 7 Years of Forced Labor

On April 21, on-chain detective ZachXBT posted on his personal channel that the KelpDAO attacker has started transferring stolen funds from the Ethereum mainnet to launder them into Bitcoin through Thorchain, with an additional $78,000 being laundered via Umbra.

[ZachXBT: KelpDAO Attacker Begins Laundering Stolen Funds into Bitcoin via Thorchain]On April 21, on-chain detective ZachXBT posted on his personal channel that the KelpDAO attacker has started transferring stolen funds from the Ethereum mainnet to launder them into Bitcoin through Thorchain, with an additional $78,000 being laundered via Umbra.

ZachXBT: KelpDAO Attacker Begins Laundering Stolen Funds into Bitcoin via Thorchain

On April 21, during the roundtable discussion titled 'Decoding Web 4.0: When AI Agents Take Over On-Chain Authority', Infini founder Christian discussed the relationship between stablecoins and AI Agents. He stated that the underlying logic of stablecoins is not complex, focusing on two main points: first, they serve as a substitute for the dollar, providing a universal currency with settlement and transaction value for global users; second, they are born and widely used in regions with underdeveloped financial infrastructure. Therefore, the real demand for stablecoins primarily comes from emerging markets rather than developed countries with well-established financial systems. In terms of practical application, Christian emphasized that the greatest value of stablecoins lies in the reconstruction of payment and settlement efficiency. Compared to the traditional banking system, which incurs costs of $30–50 per transaction and has a connection cycle of several weeks, current on-chain transaction costs have dropped to a few dollars, making micropayments and high-frequency settlements possible. He cited Infini's product as an example, stating that users can generate a stablecoin payment link within a minute without any coding skills and quickly distribute it across various social or business scenarios, enabling instant payments globally. This model is nearly impossible to achieve in the traditional financial system, as businesses typically face lengthy account opening and payment integration processes.

[Infini Founder Christian: The Essence of Stablecoins is as a 'Dollar Substitute', Core Demand Arises from Underdeveloped Financial Markets]On April 21, during the roundtable discussion titled 'Decoding Web 4.0: When AI Agents Take Over On-Chain Authority', Infini founder Christian discussed the relationship between stablecoins and AI Agents. He stated that the underlying logic of stablecoins is not complex, focusing on two main points: first, they serve as a substitute for the dollar, providing a universal currency with settlement and transaction value for global users; second, they are born and widely used in regions with underdeveloped financial infrastructure. Therefore, the real demand for stablecoins primarily comes from emerging markets rather than developed countries with well-established financial systems. In terms of practical application, Christian emphasized that the greatest value of stablecoins lies in the reconstruction of payment and settlement efficiency. Compared to the traditional banking system, which incurs costs of $30–50 per transaction and has a connection cycle of several weeks, current on-chain transaction costs have dropped to a few dollars, making micropayments and high-frequency settlements possible. He cited Infini's product as an example, stating that users can generate a stablecoin payment link within a minute without any coding skills and quickly distribute it across various social or business scenarios, enabling instant payments globally. This model is nearly impossible to achieve in the traditional financial system, as businesses typically face lengthy account opening and payment integration processes.

Infini Founder Christian: The Essence of Stablecoins is as a 'Dollar Substitute', Core Demand Arises from Underdeveloped Financial Markets

On April 21, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Ethereum Foundation Chair Aya Miyaguchi attended the opening ceremony of the Ethereum Community Center in Hong Kong (ETH HK Hub) and engaged in a fireside chat with Hong Kong Legislative Council member Kenneth Leung. This marks the first visit for both Vitalik and Aya to the ETH HK Hub. The establishment of the Ethereum Community Center in Hong Kong not only signifies the opening of a physical space but also represents a milestone for Chinese developers stepping onto the global stage. This visit continues the Ethereum Foundation's and the Ethereum ecosystem's commitment to the Asia-Pacific community and further solidifies Hong Kong's critical position in the global Ethereum landscape.

[Vitalik and Ethereum Foundation Chair Aya Miyaguchi Attend ETH HK Hub Opening Ceremony]On April 21, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Ethereum Foundation Chair Aya Miyaguchi attended the opening ceremony of the Ethereum Community Center in Hong Kong (ETH HK Hub) and engaged in a fireside chat with Hong Kong Legislative Council member Kenneth Leung. This marks the first visit for both Vitalik and Aya to the ETH HK Hub. The establishment of the Ethereum Community Center in Hong Kong not only signifies the opening of a physical space but also represents a milestone for Chinese developers stepping onto the global stage. This visit continues the Ethereum Foundation's and the Ethereum ecosystem's commitment to the Asia-Pacific community and further solidifies Hong Kong's critical position in the global Ethereum landscape.

Vitalik and Ethereum Foundation Chair Aya Miyaguchi Attend ETH HK Hub Opening Ceremony

On April 20, JPYC, the issuer of the Japanese yen stablecoin, announced the completion of approximately 2.8 billion yen (about 18.66 million USD) in additional financing during the second closing of its Series B funding round. Combined with the previous round of funding, the total amount raised in this round is expected to reach approximately 4.6 billion yen. Investors in this round include Metaplanet, NCB Venture Capital, Techmira Holdings, Canal Ventures, SUMISEI Innovation Fund, i-nest capital, NTVP, Bank of Beiyang, and Yokohama Capital, among others. Metaplanet had previously disclosed plans to invest up to 400 million yen in JPYC. The funds will be primarily allocated to four key areas: system and application development, recruitment of business development talent, stablecoin issuance and settlement-related services, and potential strategic investment opportunities. On the business front, JPYC has seen significant growth. As of mid-April 2026, its cumulative issuance has surpassed 2.1 billion yen, with a growth of approximately 2.6 times over the past three months; the daily trading turnover rate exceeds 100%. Currently, there are about 17,000 accounts, but the number of wallet addresses that have held JPYC has exceeded 137,000, indicating a continuous increase in on-chain circulation activity. In terms of ecosystem expansion, JPYC has been deployed on Ethereum, Polygon, and Avalanche, and plans to expand to new chains such as Kaia and Arc, aiming to become a universal payment medium across digital economic systems. In terms of application scenarios, JPYC is advancing cooperation with Sony Bank and integrating with Unifi wallet; it is also exploring practical scenarios such as tax refunds, cross-border payments, and e-commerce payments. Internationally, it has already implemented offline payment applications in El Salvador.

[JPYC Completes Additional Financing of Approximately 2.8 Billion Yen with Participation from Metaplanet]On April 20, JPYC, the issuer of the Japanese yen stablecoin, announced the completion of approximately 2.8 billion yen (about 18.66 million USD) in additional financing during the second closing of its Series B funding round. Combined with the previous round of funding, the total amount raised in this round is expected to reach approximately 4.6 billion yen. Investors in this round include Metaplanet, NCB Venture Capital, Techmira Holdings, Canal Ventures, SUMISEI Innovation Fund, i-nest capital, NTVP, Bank of Beiyang, and Yokohama Capital, among others. Metaplanet had previously disclosed plans to invest up to 400 million yen in JPYC. The funds will be primarily allocated to four key areas: system and application development, recruitment of business development talent, stablecoin issuance and settlement-related services, and potential strategic investment opportunities. On the business front, JPYC has seen significant growth. As of mid-April 2026, its cumulative issuance has surpassed 2.1 billion yen, with a growth of approximately 2.6 times over the past three months; the daily trading turnover rate exceeds 100%. Currently, there are about 17,000 accounts, but the number of wallet addresses that have held JPYC has exceeded 137,000, indicating a continuous increase in on-chain circulation activity. In terms of ecosystem expansion, JPYC has been deployed on Ethereum, Polygon, and Avalanche, and plans to expand to new chains such as Kaia and Arc, aiming to become a universal payment medium across digital economic systems. In terms of application scenarios, JPYC is advancing cooperation with Sony Bank and integrating with Unifi wallet; it is also exploring practical scenarios such as tax refunds, cross-border payments, and e-commerce payments. Internationally, it has already implemented offline payment applications in El Salvador.

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