A recent study by a16z highlights the transformation of stablecoins from initial roles as transaction settlement tools and value storage to becoming a part of global financial infrastructure. According to Odaily, the report indicates that following the regulatory clarity provided by the U.S. GENIUS Act, the stablecoin market has seen accelerated growth. By the first quarter of 2026, adjusted transaction volume reached approximately $4.5 trillion. The report reveals a 128% year-on-year increase in consumer-to-business (C2B) stablecoin transactions, totaling 284.6 million transactions. Additionally, monthly collateral deposits for stablecoin card projects surged from nearly zero at the end of 2024 to over $300 million by early 2026, reflecting the rapid expansion of stablecoin payment scenarios. Furthermore, the velocity of stablecoin circulation has increased from 2.6 times at the beginning of 2024 to six times, indicating a shift from being held to being frequently used. a16z suggests that the focus of stablecoin applications is moving from cross-border payments to local payment infrastructure, with significant growth observed in markets such as Asia and Brazil.

A new study by a16z indicates that stablecoins are evolving from initial transaction settlement tools and stores of value into global financial infrastructure. Data shows that the stablecoin market has accelerated further growth following the clarification of regulations driven by the US GENIUS Act, with adjusted transaction volume reaching approximately $4.5 trillion in the first quarter of 2026. The report shows that consumer-to-merchant (C2B) stablecoin transactions increased by 128% year-on-year, reaching 284.6 million transactions. Monthly collateralized deposits for stablecoin card projects also grew from near zero at the end of 2024 to over $300 million at the beginning of 2026, reflecting the rapid expansion of stablecoin payment scenarios. Meanwhile, the velocity of stablecoin circulation has increased from 2.6 times to 6 times since the beginning of 2024, indicating a shift from "being held" to "being frequently used." a16z believes that the focus of stablecoin applications is shifting from cross-border payments to local payment infrastructure, particularly evident in markets such as Asia and Brazil.

A significant market player has initiated a leveraged long position on Brent crude oil, valued at $20 million. According to NS3.AI, this move reflects a bullish sentiment towards the commodity, potentially influencing market dynamics. The position is leveraged at five times, indicating a high level of confidence in future price increases. This development may impact investor strategies and market volatility in the coming period.

Vietnam's National Assembly approved amendments to the Special Consumption Tax Law on April 24, extending the preferential tax policy for electric vehicles with fewer than 24 seats until the end of 2030. According to Jin10, the tax rate for electric vehicles will continue to be the lowest among all vehicle categories. Previously, Vietnam reduced the special consumption tax for electric vehicles to between 1% and 3% on March 1, 2022, with the original expiration set for March 1, 2027. In contrast, the special consumption tax rate for fuel-powered vehicles ranges from 10% to 150%. Vietnam's Ministry of Transport stated that electric vehicles already benefit from the lowest tax rate in the automotive industry. Vietnam's Finance Minister, Wu Wenjun, reported to the National Assembly that extending the preferential period helps stabilize consumer expectations and aids businesses in planning medium- to long-term investments.

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, a whale account "0x66f" has opened a long position in Brent crude oil with 5x leverage, and the current position value has reached $20 million.

Colombian and U.S. law enforcement agencies have successfully dismantled a transnational cryptocurrency money laundering network associated with Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). According to ChainCatcher, the network has transferred over $190 million in illegal funds through cryptocurrency channels since 2023. Authorities seized multiple crypto wallets and cash during the operation. The investigation revealed that the network employed tactics such as fund splitting, multi-wallet transfers, cross-jurisdictional movements, and token swaps to evade tracking. Specific details regarding the cryptocurrencies involved, trading platforms, and the number of arrests have not yet been disclosed, as the investigation is still ongoing.

The French National Prosecutor's Office against Organized Crime (Pnaco) stated that kidnapping and unlawful detention cases involving cryptocurrency are surging. Of the 12 related cases currently under investigation, 88 people have been charged, including more than 10 minors, and another 75 are in custody awaiting trial. Prosecutor's data shows that since 2023, French law enforcement has recorded 135 such cases, with 18 in 2024, rising to 67 in 2025, and reaching 47 so far in 2026. These cases mostly involve violent kidnapping, ransom extortion, and forcing victims to transfer cryptocurrency assets. Prosecutors pointed out that some suspects have appeared in multiple cases, indicating the formation of a structured criminal network. The kidnapping of Ledger co-founder David Balland is also considered a significant indicator of escalating security risks in the French cryptocurrency industry. (Lemonde)

To combat cryptocurrency scams, the Singapore Police Force's Anti-Scam Centre and Cyber ​​Investigations Unit collaborated with cryptocurrency platforms in a crackdown, successfully intercepting over S$2.86 million in fraudulent funds. The Singapore Police Force stated in a press release on Thursday (April 23) that authorities, in cooperation with cryptocurrency platforms such as Coinbase, Coinhako, StraitsX, and Upbit, conducted a month-long enforcement operation from March 16 to April 15. During the operation, authorities utilized tools from blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs and blockchain analytics company Chainalysis, employing advanced blockchain analytics to identify victims who had fallen victim to scams. These scams included impersonation of government officials, investment fraud, job scams, and online romance scams. (Lianhe Zaobao)

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SpaceX secretly filed its S-1 document with the U.S. SEC earlier this month, planning an IPO with a valuation of approximately $1.75 trillion and a fundraising target of $75 billion. If it lists as expected in June, it will surpass Saudi Aramco's $29 billion fundraising record in 2019 to become the largest IPO in history. Meanwhile, OpenAI and Anthropic also plan to list in the second half of this year, with the three companies expected to attract a combined total of over $240 billion. Market analysts believe that these mega-IPOs could significantly drain liquidity from risk assets, and the crypto market is currently in the same pool of funds. Because mainstream crypto assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have been highly correlated with risk appetite on Nasdaq and the U.S. stock market in recent years, a large amount of capital has shifted to subscribing to tech giant IPOs, potentially weakening buying support for BTC, ETH, and altcoins. Analysts point out that Coinbase's IPO in 2021 coincided with a temporary peak in Bitcoin's price, and the SpaceX IPO may once again become a significant liquidity turning point in the crypto market. (CoinDesk)

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