At BlackRock, Rick Rieder helps manage up to $2.7 trillion in assets in the global bond and multi-asset markets and serves as chairman of the Wide Investment Council, a BlackRock subsidiary.

AI is coming—or more accurately, it has already arrived and is being used more and more by institutions and individuals on Wall Street.

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis stated that the U.S. should not continue to delay the legislative process of the CLARITY Act, otherwise it may take nearly four years to further improve the regulatory framework for the crypto industry. She posted on social media platform X, stating, "This is our last chance to pass the CLARITY Act by at least 2030," and emphasizing that "the future of American finance cannot be jeopardized." The bill aims to provide a clearer regulatory structure for the crypto industry, clarifying the responsibilities of regulatory agencies to promote industry innovation and market development. With the U.S. midterm elections approaching, the market is concerned that Congressional priorities may shift, slowing down the legislative process. Former White House AI and Crypto Affairs Director David Sacks also expressed support for expediting the bill, stating, "Now is the time to act," and predicting that the relevant market structure legislation will eventually be signed into law by the president. On the industry front, several figures, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, have recently called for accelerating the legislative process, believing that clear rules will promote innovation and increase market participation. On the regulatory front, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins also expressed support for pushing for comprehensive market structure legislation to avoid continued regulatory uncertainty affecting industry development. (Cointelegraph)

On April 12, prediction market Polymarket briefly appeared in Google News search results alongside major media outlets like Reuters and The Guardian. According to BlockBeats, this inclusion was quickly removed. A Google spokesperson clarified that the platform's appearance was an error and confirmed that the site is no longer featured in the news section. Previously, when users searched for event-driven prediction questions, such as whether ships would pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Polymarket's entries appeared directly below traditional news outlets. Both Polymarket and its competitor Kalshi have been actively pursuing media and platform integration. Last year, Google partnered with these platforms to incorporate their data into the Google Finance section. Additionally, in June of the previous year, X platform announced Polymarket as its official prediction market partner. The Polymarket application has also been integrated into the MetaMask crypto wallet and World App by World.

Some links to Polymarket's prediction markets briefly appeared in Google News search results, displayed alongside mainstream media news, but were subsequently removed. A Google spokesperson stated that the display was due to a system error, adding that "the website briefly appeared in Google News due to an error and is no longer displayed." Reportedly, before its removal, users discovered that Polymarket's market predictions also appeared below reports from mainstream media outlets such as Reuters and The Guardian in event-driven searches; for example, news and betting market information appeared simultaneously in searches related to "whether ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz." (Cointelegraph)

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has expressed his views on the development of artificial intelligence, stating that AI should be as open as freedom. According to Odaily, Ardoino criticized the centralized approach to AI development, describing it as a 'dead end.' In contrast to the closed AI systems being developed by major tech companies, Tether is exploring alternative methods through QVAC, which focuses on running AI models on local devices. This approach aims to give users control over their data and computing power, aligning with the crypto industry's core principle of self-custody, where users maintain autonomy over their data and computational resources.

The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $2.47T, up by 1.37% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data.Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $71,310 and $73,790 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $71,592, down by -1.74%.Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include TRU, ENJ, and CTSI, up by 68%, 22%, and 16%, respectively.Top stories of the day:U.S.–Iran Discussions Begin as Vice President Vance Leads Talks in Islamabad Argentina Revises Investor Qualification Rules to Include Virtual AssetsU.S. Delegation Leaves Pakistan Without Agreement in Iran TalksBitcoin Treasury Nakamoto Seeks Shareholder Approval for Reverse Stock Split Amid Nasdaq Delisting ThreatECB Supports ESMA Oversight of Major Cross-Border Financial FirmsEther Machine Cancels $1.6 Billion SPAC Merger with Dynamix Due to Market ConditionsMarket movers:ETH: $2214.31 (-1.40%)BNB: $594.13 (-2.11%)XRP: $1.3309 (-1.22%)SOL: $82.21 (-2.87%)TRX: $0.3213 (+0.82%)DOGE: $0.09123 (-1.79%)U: $0.9996 (+0.00%)WBTC: $71437.99 (-1.57%)XAUT: $4705.38 (-0.39%)ADA: $0.24 (-4.00%) 

Paolo Ardoino, CEO of stablecoin issuer Tether, stated in an article on the X platform that "artificial intelligence should be as open as freedom." He believes that the development path of centralized artificial intelligence has reached a "dead end." Against the backdrop of large technology companies continuously building closed AI systems, Tether is pushing for development in the opposite direction, exploring solutions for running AI models on local devices through QVAC, enabling users to control their own data and computing power. This model is more in line with the core concept of "self-custody" in the crypto industry, that is, users should have autonomy over their data and computing resources.

On April 12, Galaxy Securities released a report noting that March's Producer Price Index (PPI) turned positive year-on-year, driven by high oil prices and ongoing policy efforts. According to Jin10, the report emphasizes the potential for profit recovery in China's A-share market, particularly in upstream sectors. The report identifies several investment opportunities. Firstly, it suggests focusing on energy and alternative demand sectors, including coal, coal chemicals, new energy, shipping ports, and oil and gas. Additionally, there is potential for recovery in the non-ferrous metals sector, including precious and minor metals. Secondly, the report highlights defensive assets such as finance (banks), utilities, and transportation. Thirdly, it points to technology innovation and self-sufficiency sectors, including power equipment, energy storage, semiconductors, computing power, and communication equipment. In the consumer sector, it suggests focusing on agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, fisheries, food and beverages, and household appliances. The report also notes that if there are signs of easing in ongoing conflicts, there could be significant recovery opportunities in previously oversold sectors.

According to on-chain analyst Ai Yi, the multi-signature address 0x0A1...790d7, which withdrew a total of 31.93 million RAVE tokens from Bitget in the past two days, has seen its asset value surge from $37.54 million to $89.1 million, an increase of $50 million in two days. On April 8, these tokens were only worth $8.52 million.

Guotou Silver LOF has announced a temporary suspension of trading starting from the market opening on April 13, 2026, until 10:30 on the same day. According to Jin10, the fund's redemption services will continue to operate as usual during the suspension period. Trading will resume at 10:30 on April 13, 2026.

The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament stated that the Iranian delegation put forward forward-looking initiatives, but ultimately failed to win the trust of the Iranian delegation in this round of negotiations. The US has understood Iran's logic and principles; now it is time for them to decide whether they can win our trust. He thanked Pakistan for its efforts in advancing the negotiation process. (Jin Shi)

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