Investment firm KKR announced a definitive agreement with Samsung SDS, a blockchain and IT financial services provider owned by Samsung, to acquire 1.22 trillion won (approximately $820 million) worth of newly issued convertible bonds. Samsung SDS launched its digital transformation experience service in 2020, including a blockchain platform, and is collaborating with Shinhan Bank to develop blockchain-powered certificate services. It also serves as a technical advisor for the Bank of Korea's CBDC pilot project. KKR will reportedly provide consulting services on mergers and acquisitions, capital allocation, artificial intelligence products, and global expansion, as well as accelerating the development of its AI infrastructure. (CNBC)

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is set to launch a Toncoin (TON) Trading Tournament, offering eligible users a chance to share a total prize pool of 400,000 USDC in token vouchers. The promotion period is scheduled from 2026-04-15 12:00 (UTC) to 2026-04-29 12:00 (UTC). This tournament is open to all verified new, regular, and VIP users, excluding liquidity providers in the Binance Spot Liquidity Provider Program and Binance Brokers. **Eligible Trading Pairs and Participation** The trading pairs eligible for this tournament are TON/USDT and TON/USDC. To participate, users must click the 'Join Now' button on the landing page to register and trade a cumulative amount of at least 500 USD equivalent in any of the eligible pairs on Binance Spot during the promotion period. Users who do not meet this threshold will not qualify for any rewards. **Reward Structure and Distribution** The rewards are structured based on cumulative trading volume during the promotion period. The top participant will receive 20,000 USDC, while the second and third places will receive 16,000 USDC and 12,000 USDC, respectively. Participants ranked from 4th to 1,000th place will share varying amounts of the prize pool, with all remaining eligible participants sharing 160,000 USDC, capped at 20 USDC per user. Token vouchers will be distributed by 2026-05-13 and must be redeemed within 21 days. **Promotion Rules and Conditions** Trading volume from zero-fee trading pairs is excluded from the final calculation. All eligible buy and sell orders will count towards the cumulative trading volume. Binance reserves the right to disqualify users involved in dishonest behavior or who tamper with the program code. The campaign's commencement is contingent upon the successful listing of the relevant token on Binance Spot.

An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on the 15th that communication between Iran and the United States through Pakistan continues. (Xinhua)

1. Coinbase will release its Q1 earnings report and hold an online briefing on May 7; 2. Iran will use alternative ports to bypass the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz; 3. CBA: The US dollar should continue to benefit from the global economic slowdown; 4. The Winklevoss brothers withdrew $42.77 million worth of BTC from Gemini; 5. Ethereum treasury company BMNR reported a net loss of $3.82 billion this quarter (1); 6. Bitcoin developers proposed BIP-361 to combat potential future quantum attack risks; 7. Zerion disclosed that it was attacked by North Korean hackers using AI for social engineering, resulting in the theft of approximately $100,000; 8. Anthropic launched the Claude identity verification mechanism for preventing abuse and compliance review; 9. Goldman Sachs: The risk premium at the front end of the oil curve has declined; 10. TD Cowen analysts reiterated their buy rating on MSTR and raised the target price to $385.

In an interview broadcast on April 15 local time, US President Trump stated that he believes the war with Iran is "nearing its end," but also warned that the war could continue until the midterm elections in November. Trump again threatened to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure, but said he "hopes it won't come to that." (CCTV)

Ericnode, COO of crypto.com, stated at ParisBlockweek that prediction markets could become a trillion-dollar market because users have a vested interest, and their accuracy can be 30% higher than surveys. (Cointelegraph)

Morgan Stanley reported its first-quarter stock trading revenue at $5.15 billion, surpassing market expectations of $4.78 billion. According to Jin10, this performance highlights the bank's strong trading capabilities amid fluctuating market conditions. The higher-than-expected revenue reflects Morgan Stanley's ability to navigate the complexities of the financial markets effectively.

Speaking about the Federal Reserve, Trump said: "I hope Warsh will be confirmed next week. Interest rates may fall after Warsh takes office. If Fed Chairman Powell doesn't leave on time, he will be fired. I don't intend to give up the investigation into Fed Chairman Powell." (Jinshi)

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will be dismissed if he does not leave his position on time. According to ChainCatcher, this announcement underscores ongoing tensions between Trump and Powell regarding monetary policy decisions. Trump's comments reflect his dissatisfaction with Powell's handling of interest rates and economic strategies.

U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that Federal Reserve interest rates might decrease following the appointment of Christopher Waller. According to ChainCatcher, this statement was reported by Jinshi News. The potential rate cut is seen as a significant move in the current economic climate.

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Apple has taken down a malicious clone of Ledger Live after it was linked to a $9.5 million crypto theft, highlighting persistent security vulnerabilities in mainstream app marketplaces despite ongoing enforcement efforts.

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A fake Ledger wallet app on the App Store tricked users into entering seed phrases, leading to losses of about $9.5 million across more than 50 victims before it was removed. The scam was exposed by ZachXBT, while Apple said it had taken down the app and the developer after confirming it used bait-and-switch tactics to impersonate the real wallet service.

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Kraken has confirmed it filed confidentially for a US IPO, even as its valuation fell to about $13.3 billion after a new investment from Deutsche Börse Group. The listing plans were previously delayed by weak market conditions, but the company appears to be keeping the IPO option open while markets recover.