Ether.fi, an Ethereum liquid staking protocol, has announced its intention to supply approximately $3 billion worth of Ethereum to the ETHGas market over the next three years. According to Odaily, this initiative will utilize around 2.8 million staked ETH managed by Ether.fi. ETHGas functions as a futures market for Ethereum block space, enabling users to secure block space in advance to ensure transaction execution. The plan aims to enhance validator earnings and stabilize returns through specific mechanisms. Additionally, this approach is expected to offer developers and institutions more predictable transaction costs and execution efficiency.

The Nikkei 225 index opened on April 15 with an increase of 410.48 points, marking a 0.71% rise to 58,287.87 points, surpassing the 58,000 mark for the first time since March. According to Odaily, the Korean KOSPI index also saw a significant rise, opening with an increase of 177.87 points, or 2.98%, reaching 6,145.62 points. Samsung Electronics' stock price rose over 4%, while SK Hynix's stock price increased by more than 5%.

Anthropic has recently received investment offers from multiple venture capital firms, with some offers representing valuations as high as $800 billion, significantly higher than its current valuation. Previously, Anthropic completed a funding round in February of this year, valuing the company at approximately $380 billion; however, Caplight, a secondary market indicator, shows its valuation has risen to approximately $688 billion. Data shows that the company's annualized revenue has grown to approximately $30 billion, a significant increase from the end of last year. Market analysts indicate that with the rapid development of AI models and related products, investor attention to Anthropic continues to rise, and the company is considered a potential IPO candidate. (Business Insider)

The Nikkei 225 index opened 410.48 points higher, or 0.71%, at 58,287.87 on Wednesday, April 15, marking its first breakthrough of 58,000 points since March. The South Korean KOSPI index opened 177.87 points higher, or 2.98%, at 6,145.62 on Wednesday, April 15. Samsung Electronics shares rose over 4%, and SK Hynix shares rose over 5%. (Jinshi)

Polymarket's contract on the likelihood of a U.S. recession by the end of 2026 suggests a 30% probability, with $1.3 million wagered on this market. According to NS3.AI, Goldman Sachs aligns with this view, also estimating a 30% chance. In contrast, JPMorgan predicts a slightly higher probability at 35%, while Moody's chief economist, Mark Zandi, assesses the risk to be closer to 50%.

According to Fox News, US President Trump gave a recent interview to the media outlet. When asked about Iran, he stated that the war with Iran was over. Trump also discussed his views on NATO and the economy. The interview will air on the evening of the 15th Beijing time. (Note: Trump declared last month that the war with Iran was "virtually over.")

U.S. Vice President Vance expressed optimism on April 14 regarding progress on the Iran issue, despite acknowledging significant distrust between the United States and Iran. According to NS3.AI, sources indicate that Vance is expected to lead a potential second round of negotiations between the two nations. Witkoff and Kushner are also anticipated to participate in these discussions. While the U.S. is internally discussing a schedule for the talks, the timing and details have not yet been confirmed.

Ether.fi, an Ethereum liquidity restaking protocol, announced plans to provide approximately $3 billion worth of Ethereum as validator liquidity to the ETHGas market over the next three years. The funds will come from approximately 2.8 million staked ETH under its management. ETHGas is the Ethereum block space futures market, allowing users to lock up block space in advance to ensure transaction execution. This plan aims to increase validator rewards and enhance reward stability through related mechanisms. Simultaneously, this model also helps provide developers and institutions with more predictable transaction costs and execution efficiency. (The Block)

Nikita Bier, product manager at X platform, stated that X has launched the Cashtags feature on iPhones in the US and Canada. Users can directly view real-time data and price charts for corresponding stocks or crypto assets when searching for or posting content containing Cashtags or contract addresses. Furthermore, X is piloting a partnership with Canadian brokerage Wealthsimple, allowing Canadian users to directly access the trading interface and complete transactions via Cashtags. This feature will be expanded to the web, Android, and other regions in the future.

Jinse Finance launches its daily cryptocurrency and blockchain news bulletin, "Jinse at 8 AM," issue 3027, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.

On April 15, X Product Lead and Solana Ecosystem Advisor Nikita Bier announced a new feature on the X platform. According to BlockBeats, the Cashtags feature has been launched for iPhone users in the United States and Canada, bringing real-time financial data directly into X. The feature allows users to search or post Cashtags, or contract addresses, with X automatically recommending matching stocks or crypto tokens for easy asset selection. By clicking on any Cashtag, users can view related discussion threads and price charts without leaving the X platform. This functionality ensures users can accurately match discussions to corresponding stocks or tokens. Cashtags represent the first step in X's ambition to become the preferred platform for financial and crypto communities. The platform aims to offer valuable and actionable content, facilitating seamless trading. Additionally, X announced a pilot integration with Canadian brokerage Wealthsimple. Canadian users will see a button on the Cashtags page, enabling them to complete trades directly on the X platform.

According to data disclosed by MSTR, the company has significantly increased its Bitcoin purchases since March, with this week's purchases already returning to the same level as last year, and showing a further upward trend.

Jinse Finance launches the "Jinse Web3.0 Daily," providing you with the latest and fastest news on MEME, DeFi, DAO, NFT, and the metaverse industry.

Spending money, endorsing, and then being blacklisted: Justin Sun's "plastic friendship" with the Trump family has backfired.

Stablecoins, Ethena: Stability is just an illusion: The crash of 75 years ago is being repeated in the stablecoin market. Golden Finance: Ethena is using traditional finance to back stablecoins.

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.

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.