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Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin believes Ethereum can learn from the model of Bitcoin treasury company Strategy and do it better. Using Bitmine as an example, he pointed out that by continuously accumulating and staking ETH, achieving 100% allocation and compound growth, compared to simply holding Bitcoin, Ethereum can drive its balance sheet toward a 'yield + allocation' transformation through staking rewards and ecosystem returns.

On April 10, Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of approximately $64.95 million. BlackRock's ETHA led with a net inflow of $53.7 million, bringing its historical total inflow to over $11.7 billion. The total net asset value of Ethereum spot ETFs is now close to $13 billion, accounting for about 4.76% of Ethereum's total market capitalization.

The Bhutanese government has significantly reduced its Bitcoin holdings over the past 18 months, decreasing its position from approximately 13,000 BTC to 3,954 BTC, a reduction of 70%. It recently transferred Bitcoin worth $22.68 million to external addresses, and the inflow of Bitcoin into its national mining pool has slowed significantly, indicating that its mining operations may have stalled.

The cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is facing financial pressure due to a significant decline in market value, substantial losses, and a global market contraction. Internal discussions are underway regarding converting hundreds of millions of dollars in loans provided by founders the Winklevoss brothers into equity to alleviate the debt burden. The proposal has not yet received explicit support from the brothers.

OpenAI founder Sam Altman published a response addressing societal concerns about AI, acknowledging that technological change brings systemic risks and advocating for the democratization of AI power distribution. He reflected on the impact of public sentiment on AI anxiety, apologized for corporate governance missteps, and emphasized that he had previously refused Elon Musk's demands for control to maintain OpenAI's independent development.

The FINWISE AI Summit will be held in Hong Kong on April 22, focusing on three cutting-edge fields: artificial intelligence, digital assets, and computing power. The event will invite leading AI companies and investment institutions to discuss trends such as the explosion of AI algorithms, Web3 data transactions, and interpret the industrial opportunities brought by the influx of Middle Eastern capital into Hong Kong. The summit aims to promote cooperation and development in the AI and Web3 fields through in-depth discussions.

Amid Middle East tensions, Binance has offered temporary voluntary relocation options to approximately 1,000 employees in the UAE, including destinations such as Hong Kong and Tokyo. The company emphasized that its UAE operations continue normally, with some staff remaining on-site, and global user services remain unaffected. Binance continues to deepen cooperation under Abu Dhabi's regulatory framework, with its global business continuing to receive support from the region.

Bitcoin mining company BitFuFu produced 214 BTC in March 2026, with cloud hashrate contributing 171 BTC. The company continues to optimize its miner portfolio by replacing older machines with more energy-efficient equipment and believes the current market offers a window for cloud hashrate allocation. As of the end of March, its Bitcoin holdings had reached 1,794 BTC.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued its first stablecoin issuer licenses, with a Standard Chartered joint venture and HSBC among the recipients. Licensed institutions must complete preparatory work such as system testing, with compliant stablecoins expected to launch successively from mid-year to the second half of this year, marking a new phase in Hong Kong's stablecoin regulation.

On April 9, Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a single-day net inflow of $85.19 million. BlackRock's ETHA led with a net inflow of $90.94 million, bringing its historical total inflow to $11.677 billion. In contrast, Fidelity's FETH experienced a net outflow of $20.98 million. The total net asset value of Ethereum spot ETFs is currently approximately $12.69 billion, accounting for 4.75% of Ethereum's total market capitalization.

On April 9, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a single-day net inflow of $358 million. BlackRock's IBIT led with a net inflow of $269 million, followed by Fidelity's FBTC. Currently, the total net asset value of Bitcoin spot ETFs has reached $93.286 billion, with a historical cumulative net inflow of $56.503 billion, indicating sustained institutional capital inflows.

OpenAI will launch a $100 monthly ChatGPT Pro subscription plan, offering higher Codex usage limits suitable for high-intensity coding scenarios. During a limited-time promotion, Pro users' Codex usage will be increased to approximately 10 times that of the Plus version.