Payment giant American Express announced an accelerated push into AI payments and launched a developer toolkit for "Agentic Commerce," promising purchase protection against erroneous transactions generated by registered AI agents. This toolkit aims to support AI agents in completing payments and other economic activities on behalf of users, while mitigating fraud and dispute risks through mechanisms such as granting payment credentials only to verified agents and verifying cardholder identity. Furthermore, American Express stated that it already has a mature mechanism for handling transaction disputes, providing protection against AI agent errors, thereby increasing user trust and driving transaction volume growth. It also has "multiple plans" for stablecoins, reportedly exploring stablecoin settlement scenarios rather than payments, but specific details were not disclosed. (Fortune)

The European Union is set to introduce a series of measures next week aimed at mitigating the impact of the Iran conflict on energy prices across the continent. Bloomberg posted on X that these initiatives are also designed to accelerate the electrification of the economy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and preventing future energy shocks. The EU's strategy comes in response to the ongoing geopolitical tensions, which have significantly affected global energy markets. By focusing on sustainable energy solutions, the EU aims to enhance energy security and stability in the region.

A report released by Bitfinex points out that tokenized commodities are moving from early experiments to practical applications, becoming a significant manifestation of the reconstruction of real-world assets (RWAs) on the blockchain. Its core is not creating new demand, but rather reshaping existing market infrastructure. Data shows that the total market capitalization of tokenized commodities has reached approximately $7 billion, growing by nearly 600% since the beginning of 2025. Current major participants include crypto-native investors and high-net-worth individuals. Against the backdrop of escalating geopolitical volatility, tokenization is improving asset liquidity and risk management flexibility. Gold remains the primary entry point, with Tether Gold holding nearly 40% market share. The report points out that on-chain gold possesses characteristics such as real-time transfer and global auditability, making it more suitable as collateral than physical gold, and can overcome traditional transaction time and settlement limitations. In addition to gold, tokenized commodities have expanded to oil, natural gas, and agricultural products, with soybeans and soybean oil each valued at approximately $400 million, and green finance-related exposure reaching approximately $850 million, demonstrating the potential for cross-category expansion. Meanwhile, blockchain's traceability enhances supply chain transparency and meets regulatory and ESG requirements. Bitfinex believes that future tokenization will shift its focus from precious metals to industrial commodities such as copper and oil, achieving a transformation from "product innovation" to "market infrastructure upgrades" by improving collateral efficiency, asset turnover speed, and transparency.

Federal Reserve Chair nominee Walsh has overcome obstacles to his confirmation, according to Odaily. U.S. Senator Scott announced that Walsh's hearing is scheduled for next week, with expectations that his nomination will be approved.

Federal Reserve nominee Waller has overcome obstacles to his confirmation, according to BlockBeats. U.S. Senator Scott announced that Waller's hearing is scheduled for next week, with expectations that his nomination will be approved.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that he has held separate discussions with the Iranian president and U.S. President Donald Trump. According to NS3.AI, Macron revealed that France and the UK will host a virtual meeting on April 17 to address the restoration of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized the need for a swift resumption of the stalled Islamabad talks and insisted that the ceasefire agreement must be strictly adhered to by all involved nations, including Lebanon.

According to the official announcement, Binance Wallet has extended perpetual futures trading to its mobile app, following an earlier web launch. The feature is powered by Aster on BNB Smart Chain and supports self-custody trading via Keyless Wallet with collateral including BNB, ASTER, USDT, USD1, BTC, and ETH. Markets cover crypto pairs, equities, ETFs, and commodities, with BTC, ETH, and SOL also available in USD1-denominated contracts. To mark the launch, Binance Wallet is running an Alpha Task Points campaign from April 14 to April 28: users who generate $1,000 or more in cumulative perpetual futures volume on the app or web will receive 3 Alpha Points, with rewards distributed by May 12.

The Producer Price Index (PPI) for March in the United States is set to be released in ten minutes. According to Jin10, this data will provide insights into the inflationary pressures within the economy, influencing market expectations and potential Federal Reserve actions. Analysts are closely monitoring the monthly and annual rates to assess the economic trajectory and its impact on monetary policy decisions.

Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper has called on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to investigate Nigel Farage following claims by Stack BTC that he executed a £2 million Bitcoin purchase on behalf of the firm. According to NS3.AI, Cooper expressed concerns that Farage's dual roles as an investor and promoter might pose risks to retail investors. She urged the regulator to examine potential market abuse or improper influence. The FCA has acknowledged receipt of the request and stated that it will review the matter.

The emergence of AI multi-agent systems has ignited a strong demand for "machine payments," and blockchain will become the underlying settlement foundation of the intelligent agent economy, potentially becoming a key watershed in the future AI competition among major powers.

Only three days remain until Musk's "super app dream" comes true. On April 17th, XChat is expected to officially launch on the Apple App Store, with global availability for download.

According to Fox Business, Federal Reserve Chair nominee Peter Warsh has cleared hurdles preventing his confirmation. Senator Sceott stated that Warsh's hearings will take place next week, and his nomination is expected to be approved. (Jinshi)

The suspect in the attack on Ultraman's residence has been arrested! The line between science fiction and reality has blurred: as those who push AI forward at breakneck speed, and those who fear AI raise their torches—this confrontation has only just entered its most dangerous phase.

OpenAI, once the undisputed leader in large-scale modeling, is losing its luster. Its former employees, along with six others, have left to found Anthropic, which is eroding OpenAI's leading position in terms of revenue, valuation, and market share.

In July 2024, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the list of three participants in the stablecoin sandbox.

The United States' blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed the global energy landscape to a new tipping point.

A French artist Pascal Boyart is publicly challenging authorities—arguing that the French government is failing its job to protect its crypto users by implementing ineffective policies and regulatory frameworks may be worsening the very crisis they aim to prevent.

Many users' core motivation is to quickly realize their rewards, while the long-term holders that the project team envisions cannot be cultivated through points incentives.

X’s head of product, Nikita Bier, sparked speculation after posting that crypto has had a rough year and hinting that X could launch something to “fix it,” drawing major attention across the industry.

Crypto exchange Kraken had just admitted that they are being extorted by a criminal group threatening to release sensitive customer data if the exchange refuses to comply with their demands.