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According to Jinshi News, Derek Halpern, a bank analyst at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, stated in a report that if the Federal Reserve acknowledges that the Iran war driving up energy prices could lead to rising inflation, the dollar may strengthen. He pointed out that this interest rate decision could be the last meeting during Chairman Powell's tenure, and it may emphasize that the risks to price stability are accumulating. This could lead to a sharp rise in the front end of the U.S. yield curve and reinforce initial signs of improving dollar demand.

According to the official announcement, Binance has announced that Binance Alpha 2.0 has completed the rebranding of AITECH (AITECH) to AITECH Cloud Network (ACN). This token swap is conducted at a 1:1 ratio, and the deposit and withdrawal services for ACN tokens are now open.Binance Alpha 2.0 has opened trading for AITECH Cloud Network (ACN) on April 29, 2026, at 16:30.

The 10th project ASTEROID ended its subscription on April 29 at 16:00 and will complete the TGE on April 29 at 20:00. This event had over 57,000 participants, with a total subscription amount of 139,640,386 USDT. There is no lock-up period for the assets subscribed in this round; they will be available as spot assets upon arrival, and users can choose to sell or withdraw immediately.This round continues the multi-currency participation mechanism, allowing users to participate in the subscription using JU / USDT / BTC / ETH, with the platform uniformly converting and allocating based on U. A dynamic lottery rate model is introduced in this round; for every increase of 5,000,000 USDT in the raised amount, the lottery rate increases by 0.2%. Successfully inviting friends to participate can share a token reward of up to 20% of the final issuance amount.

OpenAI announced that its strategic partnership with Microsoft has entered a new phase, with key points including: Microsoft will continue to be OpenAI's primary cloud computing partner and retain priority access, but its licensing of OpenAI's intellectual property will be adjusted from exclusive to non-exclusive, while Microsoft will still participate as a major shareholder in OpenAI's business development.

According to the official Binance wallet, Biance Alpha will launch the Gensyn (AIGENSYN) airdrop on April 29.Eligible users can go to the Alpha event page to claim the airdrop using Binance Alpha points after trading opens. More details will be announced soon.

According to the official announcement, the Gate TradFi stock section has launched 52 contracts for difference trading pairs including GIS (General Mills), MPWR (Monolithic Power Systems), HSY (Hershey), COTY (Coty Inc.), CTSH (Cognizant), INFY (Infosys), SO (Southern Company), ALK (Alaska Airlines), BAP (Credicorp), CIB (Grupo Cibest), SYY (Sysco), DD (DuPont), DTE (DTE Energy), PSX (Phillips 66), AON (Aon), MCO (Moody's), CHT (Chunghwa Telecom), GT (Goodyear Tire & Rubber), GFS (GlobalFoundries), MAR (Marriott International), WYNN (Wynn Resorts), SYF (Synchrony Financial), EPD (Enterprise Products Partners), CBOE (Chicago Board Options Exchange Global Markets), IVZ (Invesco), MLM (Martin Marietta Materials), EXC (Exelon), PNC (PNC Financial Services Group), AMT (American Tower), BDX (Becton Dickinson), WMB (Williams), AIG (American International Group), CPRI (Capri Holdings), HBAN (Huntington Bancshares), SYK (Stryker), ZTS (Zoetis), BMRN (BioMarin Pharmaceutical), APD (Air Products and Chemicals), STT (State Street), XLE (State Street Energy Select SPDR ETF), IBIT (iShares Bitcoin Trust), ASTS (AST SpaceMobile), AUPH (Aurinia Pharmaceuticals), PTON (Peloton Interactive), CRON (Cronos Group), GPRO (GoPro), OPFI (OppFi), RIG (Transocean), XRX (Xerox), MANU (Manchester United), URA (Global X Uranium ETF), LIT (Global X Lithium Battery ETF), supporting 4x fixed leverage.In addition, the Gate TradFi stock section will launch the second phase of the new coin airdrop from April 29 at 16:00 to May 8 at 16:00 (UTC+8). During the event, users can register to receive 30 USDT and can share a prize pool of 100,000 USDT by participating in the trading of newly listed assets, with a maximum individual reward of 3,130 USDT.

OKX Wallet officially integrated with the Pharos mainnet on April 29, 2026. Users can now manage Pharos assets and interact with DApps within the wallet. At the same time, the Pharos × OKX Wallet exclusive airdrop event is ongoing, and users can participate in claiming it within the standalone OKX Wallet app.

According to the official announcement, Gate will launch the 14th phase of the Flash Exchange Lucky Draw event from April 27 at 18:00 to May 4 at 00:00 (UTC+8). During the event, users can initiate flash exchange transactions with a minimum of only $1, enjoy a zero-fee fast experience, and participate in a lottery to unlock XRP and lucky bag rewards. The prize pool is updated daily at 08:00 (UTC+8), and the number of rewards is limited, available on a first-come, first-served basis.During the event, new users who complete their first flash exchange transaction of no less than $1 will receive 1 lottery chance; users who complete a flash exchange transaction volume of $100 daily will receive 1 lottery chance, and additional lottery chances can be unlocked when the transaction volume reaches $500, $1,000, $5,000, and for every additional $10,000. For each new user invited who completes identity verification and their first flash exchange transaction of no less than $1, the inviter will receive 1 lottery chance, with a maximum of 10 chances per person. In addition, users whose flash exchange transaction volume reaches 80,000 USDT can also participate in a cash reward activity, with a maximum reward of 200 USDT, and a total prize pool of 20,000 USDT, distributed based on transaction volume, available on a first-come, first-served basis.It is reported that Gate Flash Exchange currently supports over 2,400 types of cryptocurrency assets, providing zero fees, fast transactions, and intelligent exchange rate matching services, helping users easily complete multi-currency one-click exchanges.

According to Bitcoin Magazine, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and CFTC Chairman Mike Selig stated at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference that U.S. digital asset regulation is entering a "new phase," with both agencies working together to advance a regulatory framework for crypto assets, encouraging related businesses to develop domestically in the U.S.Both parties mentioned that the jointly released token classification guidelines have differentiated between digital commodities, collectibles, and tokenized securities, emphasizing the push for clearer, future-oriented legislative rules. Paul Atkins also stated that the SEC is preparing to launch an "innovation exemption" and plans to allow companies to test on-chain tokenization and securitization tools in a regulated environment in the coming weeks.

Issue 9 of BALLS has officially launched, with a winning rate of 5.8%, a launch price of 0.151 USDT, a new issuance yield of 51%, and an overall capital yield of about 3%. There is no lock-up period after the asset settlement for this issue of BALLS; the funds will be available as spot immediately, allowing users to choose to sell or withdraw instantly.Issue 10 of ASTEROID will officially open for subscription today at 16:00 and will end on April 29 at 16:00. This issue continues the multi-currency participation mechanism, allowing users to participate in the subscription using JU / USDT / BTC / ETH, with the platform uniformly converting and allocating based on U. A dynamic winning rate model will be introduced in this round; for every increase of 5,000,000 USDT in the raised amount, the winning rate will increase by 0.2%. Successfully inviting friends to participate can share a token reward of up to 20% of the final issuance amount.

According to on-chain data, the Bitlayer team's multi-signature address (0x8E9E...c641) is conducting token cross-chain and aggregation operations. Transaction records show that this address transferred BTR tokens from the ETH chain to the BSC chain, and in two transactions (500,000 and 1,500,000 respectively), a total of 20 million BTR was ultimately transferred to the Binance Alpha wallet address.According to CMC data, the current circulating supply of BTR is 333.28 million, and the total amount transferred to Binance from this address accounts for approximately 6% of its total circulating supply. BTR is currently priced at $0.03385, with a 24-hour increase of 6.24%, and its circulating market capitalization is approximately $11.28 million.

According to Jinshi reports, U.S. President Trump spoke on the phone with British Prime Minister Starmer to discuss the current situation in the Middle East and emphasized the "urgent need to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz."The British side stated that the ongoing blockade for several weeks has left many crew members stranded in the Gulf region. Starmer warned that this would have "serious consequences" for the global economy and the cost of living for the British people. On the same day, Iran warned that the waterway "will not return to its previous state under any circumstances."

According to official news, Gate will launch a special celebration event for joint earnings from April 24 at 12:00 to May 13 at 12:00 (UTC+8), with a total prize pool of 1,000,000 USDT. During the event, users can open exclusive red envelopes and invite friends to register. After friends complete identity verification and designated tasks, both parties can share cash rewards, with a maximum of 100 USDT per instance. The more invitations sent, the more rewards earned, with no cap on individual earnings.In addition, Gate will launch the second phase of the weekend arena battle event from April 24 at 16:00 to April 27 at 16:00 (UTC+8), with a total prize pool of 3,348,000 PENGU. During the event, users who invite friends to register and complete a cumulative trading volume of ≥ 200 USDT will be considered valid invitations and unlock multiple rewards. The milestone rewards can be stacked up to a maximum of 7,800 PENGU, and there will also be a popularity ranking reward, with the top 3 able to share an additional 128,000 PENGU. Additionally, invited friends can receive a 260 PENGU newcomer reward after completing tasks.

According to the official announcement, Binance Wallet stated that it will open the Binance Alpha airdrop for collection today at 17:00.This event uses the updated Binance Alpha blind box (Alpha Box) model, and the airdrop pool includes tokens from multiple projects. Users with at least 228 Binance Alpha points can claim a token reward on a first-come, first-served basis. Claiming the airdrop will consume 15 Binance Alpha points.In addition, this airdrop has three reward tiers: Common (80% of the reward pool), Rare (15%), and Ultra Rare (5%), with each tier corresponding to different values of the Alpha blind boxes. Users will be assigned to one of the tiers when claiming, and rewards will be distributed according to the proportion of each tier. If the rewards are not fully distributed, the points threshold will automatically decrease by 5 points every 5 minutes.

According to on-chain analyst Onchain Lens, Antalpha deposited 1,950 XAUT (worth approximately $9.18 million) into Cobo, and the related funds subsequently flowed to Binance, with a connection to Metalpha, suspected to be sold through over-the-counter (OTC) channels. Currently, Antalpha still holds 46,348 XAUT, worth approximately $218 million.

Coinbase Institutional tweeted that its March market cycle survey shows that among institutional investors, 43% believe we are currently in the late bear market; among non-institutional investors (retail), 49% believe we are still in the bear market markdown phase.

The 8th phase project PINK ended its subscription on April 23 at 16:00 and will complete the TGE on April 23 at 20:00. This phase had over 53,000 participants, with a total subscription amount of 107,833,423 USDT. After the asset settlement for this phase of PINK, there will be no lock-up period; the funds will be available as spot, and users can choose to sell or withdraw immediately.This phase continues the multi-currency participation mechanism, allowing users to subscribe using JU / USDT / BTC / ETH, and the platform will uniformly convert and allocate based on U. A dynamic lottery rate model is introduced in this round; for every increase of 5,000,000 USDT in the raised amount, the lottery rate increases by 0.2%. Successfully inviting friends to participate can share a token reward of up to 20% of the final issuance amount.

According to official news, Binance announced the launch of the Alpha page, which will display the Alpha points mechanism, historical Alpha event return situations, and the progress data of related tokens being listed on Binance. This page will serve as a centralized entry point for Alpha-related information, where users can view historical performance and participation status.

According to on-chain analyst Specter (@SpecterAnalyst), the North Korean hacker group TraderTraitor began laundering stolen funds from KelpDAO early this morning Beijing time, just three hours after the Arbitrum Council froze 30.7 ETH (approximately $71 million).The attackers split the remaining funds into three wallets, holding approximately 25,000 ETH (about $57.6 million), 25,700 ETH (about $59.2 million), and 25,000 ETH (about $57.9 million), with the third wallet immediately starting the laundering process, currently holding about 3,800 ETH (approximately $8 million). The funds are primarily being bridged to the Bitcoin network via THORChain, with about 99% of the funds flowing through this protocol, causing THORChain's trading volume to surge to $211 million that day, more than ten times its 30-day average, generating approximately $189,000 in fees.During this laundering process, the funds were also mixed with illicit proceeds from the BTC Turk (2025) and Bybit (2025) hacking incidents, with related funds currently tracked on the Bitcoin network totaling approximately 442 BTC (about $33 million), and the entire laundering process has utilized over 400 addresses.

Binance tweeted that the participation threshold for the OpenGradient (OPG) TGE event has now been announced. Users must reach 226 Alpha points to participate. Participating in this event will deduct 15 points. The event will be open today from 17:00 to 19:00.