The Jito Foundation has announced plans to collaborate with South Korean digital asset custodian KODA to enhance institutional access to JitoSOL in the Korean market. According to Foresight News, this partnership aims to broaden the reach and availability of JitoSOL, facilitating greater engagement from institutional investors in South Korea.

According to the announcement from Binance, a new campaign on CreatorPad is set to offer 15,000,000 PIXEL rewards to verified users who complete specific tasks. The activity period runs from 2026-04-14 09:00 (UTC) to 2026-04-28 23:59 (UTC), with token voucher rewards distributed before 2026-05-20. Participants can join the campaign by clicking 'Join now' on the activity page and completing tasks to earn points and rank on the leaderboard. Tasks include creating posts on Binance Square with a minimum of 100 characters about the project, using the hashtag #pixel, tagging $PIXEL token, and mentioning the project’s Square account Pixels (@Pixels). Additionally, users must follow Pixels’ account on Binance Square and social media and trade a minimum of $10 equivalent in PIXEL in a single transaction. Eligible users will earn points for each completed task, determining their rank on the leaderboard. The reward structure allocates 7,500,000 PIXEL to the top 500 creators on the PIXEL Global Project Leaderboard and another 7,500,000 PIXEL to the top 500 eligible Chinese creators. The leaderboard data is displayed with a T+2 delay, and the snapshot date for calculating points is 2026-04-28. Users must complete account verification (KYC) to receive rewards, and those identified as risk users within seven days after the activity ends will be ineligible. Participants must keep their campaign-related posts published for at least 30 days after the activity ends. Binance reserves the right to disqualify participants who violate guidelines or tamper with program code. The platform also retains the right to amend terms and conditions without prior notice.

Bitget Wallet has officially launched BGB staking, the first periodic staking product for holders of the new version of BGB (CCIP version). The initial total pool size is 2 million BGB, with a maximum staking of 20,000 BGB per address. Subscription will automatically close once the limit is reached, on a first-come, first-served basis. The product offers a fixed annualized return of 5%, with a 90-day lock-up period. Returns are paid daily, and both principal and returns can be claimed upon maturity. If users do not manually unstake and claim their returns after 90 days, no further returns will be generated. As a new product in Bitget Wallet's cryptocurrency-based wealth management section, BGB Staking aims to provide long-term BGB holders with a reliable on-chain return channel, while enhancing the stability of the BGB ecosystem through the lock-up mechanism, and promoting the expansion of on-chain asset management towards stable and sustainable daily use cases.

Errol Musk has expressed his belief that cryptocurrency represents the future of finance, highlighting its advantages over traditional banking systems. According to NS3.AI, he claimed that his sons, Elon Musk and Kimbal Musk, hold 23,400 BTC. Errol Musk emphasized the efficiency of crypto payments, noting their ability to move across borders more swiftly than conventional bank transactions. He also shared his personal experience of receiving payment in Solana, underscoring the practical benefits of digital currencies.

The likelihood of a diplomatic meeting between the United States and Iran before April 18 has increased to 54%, marking a 27% rise in the past 24 hours. According to Odaily, the probability of such a meeting occurring before April 30 has also surged to 94%, with a 22% increase over the same period. The contract rules for this event define a diplomatic meeting as an official gathering where representatives from the U.S. and Iran, authorized by their respective governments, engage in negotiations or diplomatic activities concerning U.S.-Iran relations. Meetings conducted indirectly, such as through designated mediators or coordinators with the knowledge and authorization of the relevant governments, also fall under the category of diplomatic meetings. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry has extended an invitation to the U.S. and Iran to hold a second round of talks in Islamabad. However, the date and time for these negotiations have not yet been confirmed. Additionally, on the 13th, Iran's Deputy Interior Minister Ali Zainivand commented on U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about 'destroying' Iranian civilization, dismissing them as a 'joke' and stating that those unfamiliar with Iranian civilization cannot appreciate its strength.

Shanghai Futures Exchange announced changes to margin requirements for gold and silver futures contracts on April 14. According to Jin10, the exchange set the price limit for the gold AU2607 contract at 17%, with a hedging margin ratio of 18% and a general margin ratio of 19%. For the silver AG2704 contract, the price limit is set at 20%, with a hedging margin ratio of 21% and a general margin ratio of 22%.

Analyst Markus Thielen stated that the recent rebound of the Coinbase Bitcoin premium to its highest level since October 2025 indicates improved buying interest in the US market, suggesting that some institutional funds may have re-entered the market. Data shows that the current BTC price on the Coinbase platform is consistently higher than on other exchanges, reflecting signs of a recovery in demand. Previously, the premium had turned into a discount, which was interpreted by the market as weak sentiment; the return to the premium range may indicate a gradual stabilization in demand. Furthermore, as of mid-April, Bitcoin ETFs continued their monthly net inflow trend; if this trend continues, it could further strengthen the signal of a recovery in liquidity.

According to Odaily Seer's monitoring, the probability of a diplomatic meeting between the US and Iran before April 18th has risen to 54%, a 27% increase in 24 hours. Furthermore, the probability of a diplomatic meeting before April 30th has risen to 94%, a 22% increase in 24 hours. The event's contractual rules define a diplomatic meeting as a formal meeting where representatives of the US and Iran, in official capacity and authorized to represent their respective governments, negotiate or conduct diplomatic activities regarding US-Iran relations. Indirect meetings, such as those conducted through designated mediators, coordinators, or dialogue partners with the knowledge and authorization of the relevant governments, also fall under the category of diplomatic meetings. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry has invited the US and Iran to Islamabad for a second round of negotiations. The date and time for the second round of US-Iran negotiations have not yet been determined. In addition, Iranian Deputy Interior Minister Ali Zenivand stated on the 13th that US President Trump's remarks about "destroying" Iranian civilization were a "joke," and that "those who do not understand Iranian civilization cannot appreciate its power." Odaily Seer continuously focuses on the prediction market, seeing changes before pricing.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is increasing its scrutiny of cryptocurrency tax compliance as the April 15 filing deadline approaches. According to NS3.AI, a recent report highlights that 61% of U.S. crypto investors are still unaware of the new reporting requirements set to take effect in 2025. These rules mandate brokers to report digital asset transaction income to the IRS using Form 1099-DA for the first time. Despite this, investors are still responsible for calculating their own cost basis. The report also reveals that 52% of investors are concerned about potential penalties due to filing errors.

A recent survey conducted by Bank of America among global fund managers reveals diverse expectations regarding central bank policies. According to Jin10, 58% of investors anticipate that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates within the next 12 months. Meanwhile, 46% of investors expect the European Central Bank to raise interest rates during the same period. These findings highlight the varying outlooks on monetary policy adjustments in major economies.

ZKsync’s recent airdrop saw nearly half of the top recipients selling their tokens, sharply dropping ZK's price. This led to criticism of ZKsync’s airdrop criteria and network issues, with critics arguing that anti-Sybil attack measures were insufficient. Will the price continue to decline?