An environmentally friendly shoe company whose market value plummeted by 99% saw its stock price surge by 582% in a single day thanks to the two letters "AI".

The Cato Institute, a prominent U.S. think tank, has called for the elimination of capital gains taxes on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to foster greater currency competition. According to Cointelegraph, Nicholas Anthony, a policy scholar and research fellow at the Cato Institute, highlighted in a recent report that capital gains tax (CGT) discourages the use of alternative currencies like Bitcoin (BTC) by incentivizing long-term holding and imposing additional reporting burdens. Anthony proposed that the most straightforward solution would be to abolish capital gains taxes entirely. Alternatively, he suggested removing them specifically for crypto and foreign currency transactions to allow market forces to determine the most effective currency. He noted the challenges faced by Bitcoin users during tax season, emphasizing that while using Bitcoin as money has become easier, the tax code imposes significant burdens on law-abiding citizens. Simple transactions, such as buying a daily cup of coffee with Bitcoin, can result in extensive tax filings. The Cato Institute, known for its influence on public policy through research and reports, has previously advocated for cryptocurrency before lawmakers. Anthony illustrated the complexity of current tax regulations by comparing every Bitcoin transaction to filling out a tax form, noting that spending Bitcoin can lead to extensive tax documentation. He argued that removing CGT for purchases of goods or services could be a viable solution, though it might create compliance challenges if individuals are required to prove transactions. He also mentioned the possibility of a de minimis tax, where CGT is not triggered unless a specific threshold is met. Anthony emphasized the need for Congress to simplify the tax code, allowing average Americans to fulfill their obligations with ease. Simplifying the tax process would alleviate stress during tax season and contribute to a more competitive economy. A 2025 survey by the National Cryptocurrency Association revealed that 39% of U.S. crypto holders have used cryptocurrencies to purchase goods and services. Additionally, Springer Nature, an academic publishing company, identified approximately 11,000 merchants worldwide that currently accept Bitcoin as payment, according to BTC Map data.

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, a whale deposited 3,500 ETH (worth $8.26 million) into Aave V3, borrowed 8 million USDC, bought 3,386 ETH at $2,363, and then deposited it back into Aave V3. This whale currently holds 6,886 ETH, worth $16.22 million.

According to official news, MGBX will list Sentio (ST) spot trading on April 18, 2026 at 18:00 (SGT). Deposits will open on April 16, 2026 at 16:00 (SGT), trading will open on April 16, 2026 at 18:00 (SGT), and withdrawals will open on April 18, 2026 at 19:00 (SGT). Sentio is a decentralized data and computing network built specifically for crypto developers. It provides a modern development toolchain, including the Sentio Processor (managed subgraph) supporting native TypeScript, multi-language SDKs, decentralized computing infrastructure, and high-performance data indexing and analysis.

According to Odaily Seer's monitoring, although Jerome Powell's term as Fed chairman ends on May 15, Polymarket estimates the probability of him stepping down as chairman after his term expires (May 14). Powell is expected to continue serving as interim chairman. The key to whether Powell can continue as Fed chairman after his term expires lies in whether Trump's chosen successor, Kevin Warsh, can be confirmed by Congress at his Senate Banking Committee hearing on April 21. Powell previously stated that if a successor is not confirmed before May, he will serve as interim chairman. Therefore, the market is indirectly betting that Warsh will struggle to gain congressional approval before April 21 or even May 15, because North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis is blocking the appointment, stating that he will not proceed with any Fed nominee until the Justice Department terminates its investigation into Powell. Odaily Seer continues to monitor and predict the market, seeing changes before they are priced in.

Elizabeth Warren has launched one of the first direct political challenges to a Big Tech crypto-finance product, questioning Elon Musk’s X Money ahead of its expected rollout at the end of this month.

Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin ETF has achieved a significant milestone, reaching $103 million in total net inflows. According to NS3.AI, this development places it ahead of WisdomTree's ETF, which has garnered $86 million in net inflows. On April 15, Morgan Stanley's ETF added $19.3 million in net inflows, marking a notable achievement just one week after its launch.

Circle has expressed approval for KRWQ, a won-pegged stablecoin developed through a collaboration between IQ and Frax Finance. According to NS3.AI, Circle highlighted the integration of KRWQ with USDC, noting its potential to tackle inefficiencies in the offshore Korean won non-deliverable forward market. The initiative aims to establish a more transparent on-chain foreign exchange framework.

Lido DAO's token price surged to a 10-week high of $0.39, trading around $0.38, marking an approximate 10% increase within 24 hours. According to NS3.AI, Santiment reported that the token experienced significant network growth, with 141 new wallets added in a single day, the highest increase in two months.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has stated that China possesses sufficient computational resources to develop an AI model on par with Mythos. According to NS3.AI, Huang noted that China is responsible for producing 60% of the world's mainstream chips and has significant unused data center capacity. Meanwhile, Anthropic and the AI Security Institute have raised concerns that Mythos-level AI systems could potentially be exploited for cyberattacks.

Binance will launch pre-market trading of CHIPUSDT perpetual contracts on April 16, 2026 at 15:15 (UTC+8), with a maximum leverage of 5x.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that leaders from Gulf states have been using Malaysia as a conduit to engage with Iran. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting Anwar's statement about the diplomatic role Malaysia plays in facilitating communication between these regions. This development underscores Malaysia's strategic position in fostering dialogue and cooperation in the Middle East. Anwar's comments reflect the ongoing geopolitical dynamics and the importance of diplomatic channels in addressing regional issues.

Huawei has previewed the Pura 90 series, which introduces an AI feature that guides users on how to pose for photos by showing on-screen outlines in the camera.

"The input is electrons, the output is tokens, and in the middle is Nvidia." Jensen Huang first put forward Nvidia's minimalist definition, and used it as the core to explain the company's supply chain moat, its disdain for TPU competition, and its philosophy of not making its own cloud services.

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Crypto adoption in Denmark remains among the lowest in Europe, with only 4% of citizens holding digital assets—far behind regional peers that often have an adoption rate of over 10%.

Computing power-based tokens are reshaping the value coordinates of the AI ​​era, but their transparency and value are still the black box of AI, and the industry is still searching for a true anchor to price the results.

Google has launched a native Gemini app for macOS, giving Mac users quick access to its AI assistant directly from the desktop using keyboard shortcuts. The app lets users analyse what is on their screen, work with files, and use Gemini without switching apps, aiming to make it part of everyday workflow.

Any entity, whatever it may have been, can be redefined as an AI company. As long as the story is compelling enough, investors will foot the bill.

Theoretical breakthroughs in quantum computing are progressing at an unexpected pace, and this trend is real. However, "accelerated theoretical breakthroughs" do not equate to "the tools for attack being ready." Quantum computing still faces fundamental challenges in three dimensions: physics, engineering, and cost.