According to official news, Binance Wealth Management is increasing annualized rewards for all users who purchase cryptocurrency at a discount to provide better service. During the promotion period, users who subscribe to any discounted cryptocurrency purchase product can enjoy an annualized return of up to 50%. Promotion period: April 15, 2026, 16:30 to May 16, 2026, 07:59 (UTC+8). How to participate: During the promotion period, subscribing to any discounted cryptocurrency purchase will give you the opportunity to buy cryptocurrency at a price lower than the market price, or enjoy an annualized return of up to 50% depending on market trends.

Sig Energy (06656.HK) experienced a significant increase in pre-market trading today, with its stock price soaring over 97%. According to Jin10, the company's latest market valuation has surpassed HKD 150 billion. Sig Energy is set to officially list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on April 16.

On April 15, the IRS officially entered a new phase of enforcement, with mandatory cost basis reporting requirements for digital asset brokers now fully effective for the 2026 tax year. Centralized exchanges, custodial wallet providers, and certain digital asset processors are required to issue Form 1099-DA to the IRS and taxpayers, documenting every sale and transaction of digital assets. The IRS stated that this move aims to close a long-standing "compliance gap" and align crypto reporting standards with traditional stocks and bonds. The new rules require brokers to track the "cost basis" of each asset from acquisition to disposal, and taxpayers must be able to verify the specific purchase price and date of each token sold. The Treasury Department has introduced a simplified electronic consent process, allowing brokers to terminate their partnerships with clients who refuse to participate in the new reporting framework. Although the Trump administration has ordered the repeal of the "DeFi broker" designation that considered front-end service providers like Uniswap as reporting entities, the IRS stated that it will track on-chain activity through advanced forensic audits, and investors using self-custodial wallets to "evade" reporting requirements face higher audit risks. (FinanceFeeds)

South Korea accounts for 30% of the global cryptocurrency trading volume, with altcoins making up a significant 85% of this activity. According to BlockBeats, data from KaikoData reveals that Bitcoin and Ethereum represent only 9% and 6% of the market, respectively. The average weekly trading volume on South Korean platforms reaches $2.622 billion, predominantly driven by altcoin transactions, indicating a strong speculative trend. In contrast, Japan's cryptocurrency trading volume remains stable at $2-3 billion monthly. Although Japan's volume is considerably lower than South Korea's, its Bitcoin market depth is three to five times greater, offering better liquidity.

According to Kaiko data, South Korea accounts for 30% of global cryptocurrency trading volume, with altcoins accounting for 85% of that volume, Bitcoin for only 9%, and Ethereum for 6%. On the other hand, Japanese yen-denominated trading remains stable at $2 billion to $3 billion per month, distributed across four exchanges, far below South Korea's average weekly trading volume of $26 billion, but its Bitcoin market depth is 3 to 5 times that of South Korea.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is enhancing its user experience by offering boosted Annual Percentage Rates (APRs) for Discount Buy users. During the promotion period from 2026-04-15 08:30 (UTC) to 2026-05-15 23:59 (UTC), users subscribing to any Discount Buy product can enjoy an APR of up to 50%. This initiative allows participants to buy cryptocurrency at prices lower than the market rate or earn substantial APR rewards based on market performance. Discount Buy is a non-principal-protected, high-yield structured product. Users are advised to thoroughly understand the Discount Buy Terms & Conditions before subscribing. Each product has a preset Target Buy Price, Knockout Price, APR, and Settlement Date. Upon settlement, outcomes vary based on the Settlement Price. If the Settlement Price is greater than or equal to the Knockout Price, users receive their full investment back along with APR rewards. If the Settlement Price falls between the Target Buy Price and Knockout Price, users buy crypto with 50% of their investment at the Target Buy Price, with an average APR over 110%. If the Settlement Price is less than or equal to the Target Buy Price, users buy crypto with their entire investment at the Target Buy Price. Binance emphasizes that once subscribed, users cannot edit, cancel, or redeem their subscription before settlement. The platform reserves the right to disqualify users involved in dishonest behavior or tampering with program code. Additionally, Binance may amend or vary terms and conditions without prior notice, including canceling or extending the promotion. Users must complete identity verification and register during the promotion period to qualify for rewards. Sub-accounts are not considered individual participants, and regional availability may vary.

Arkham announced on the X platform that the attackers involved in the Polkadot bridge incident have transferred all their funds to Tornado Cash, totaling $269,000. According to Odaily, this move follows the recent attack on the Polkadot network, where significant funds were compromised. The transfer to Tornado Cash, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency mixer, raises concerns about the traceability of the stolen assets. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the identities of those responsible and to recover the funds.

Pakistan's central bank has lifted a ban imposed in 2018, allowing banks to open segregated, non-interest-bearing accounts in Pakistani Rupees for entities licensed by the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority. According to Foresight News, banks are required to conduct due diligence before providing these services.

Hong Kong stocks experienced a mixed trading session on April 15, 2026, with the market opening higher but experiencing fluctuations throughout the day. According to Jin10, the Hang Seng Index closed up 0.29% at 25,947.32 points, while the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 1.23% to 4,911.79 points. The total market turnover for the day was 245.588 billion Hong Kong dollars. In terms of sector performance, the innovative drug sector showed strong gains, and the JD.com concept stocks also moved higher. Conversely, the shale gas sector and Foxconn concept stocks declined. Among individual stocks, Xuanzhu Biopharmaceuticals-B (02575.HK) surged 10.5%, Rongchang Biopharmaceuticals (09995.HK) rose over 9%, and 3SBio (01530.HK) increased by more than 8%. Laopu Gold (06181.HK) gained 6.8%, JD.com (09618.HK) climbed 4.6%, while Alibaba (09988.HK), JD Health (06618.HK), Trip.com Group-S (09961.HK), and Baidu (09888.HK) all rose by over 3%. On the downside, Zhihu (02513.HK) and Xunlei (03317.HK) both fell by 8.5%, New Oriental Education & Technology Group (09901.HK) dropped nearly 6%, and Tianqi Lithium (09696.HK) and Ganfeng Lithium (01772.HK) both declined by 5%. Li Ning (02331.HK) decreased by 4.6%.

Arkham posted on the X platform that the Bridged Polkadot attackers have transferred all funds to Tornado Cash, amounting to $269,000.

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