The Cato Institute urges the U.S. to abolish capital gains taxes on cryptocurrencies to simplify tax filing and enhance monetary competition. This move aims to encourage cryptocurrency use in transactions by lessening tax-related complexities.

Tether has transferred 951 BTC valued at approximately $70 million to its Bitcoin reserve, increasing its total holdings to 97,141 BTC worth about $7.16 billion. This move aligns with Tether's strategy of investing 15% of operating profits into Bitcoin.

From 2026-04-15 19:30 to 19:45 (UTC), the BTC price fluctuated between 74,706.2 and 75,276.9 USDT. Within 15 minutes, the return reached +0.46%, and the range was 0.76%. Trading activity in the market for this window was active: spot trading volume rose 18% compared with the previous hour’s average. Volatility increased in the short term, and overall market attention improved. The main drivers behind this abnormal move are the short-term amplification of spot market trading volume and the coordinated increase in long positions in the derivatives market. Derivatives futures open interest (Open Interest) during this period, on a month-over-month basis,

From 2026-04-15 13:30 to 13:45 (UTC), the BTC price fluctuated within the range of 73,846.3 to 74,415.9 USDT. Within 15 minutes, the return recorded -0.70%, with an amplitude of 0.77%. During this period, market volatility intensified, trading volume and on-chain transfers heated up significantly, and market participants’ risk sensitivity increased. The main driving force behind this unusual move was a sharp increase in ETF fund outflows. Data shows that on 2026-04-13, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of -231.7 million dollars, far above the one-week average

From 13:30 to 13:45 (UTC) on 2026-04-15, ETH recorded a -0.60% return at a short-term high, and the price fluctuated within 2317.79 - 2333.92 USDT, with an amplitude reaching 0.69%. In the preceding 24 hours, ETH had risen strongly, with the highest gain reaching 9.5%, and market attention noticeably heated up. The negative return during this period reflects a rapid shift in local sentiment in the high-price area. The main driver behind this move is long liquidation profit-taking in the derivatives market and partial deleveraging (cutting) of local leveraged funds. In the ETH futures market over the past 24 hours, the shorts

AgiBot has spun off its quadruped robot division, AgiQuad, which aims for 500 million yuan revenue by 2026 and 10 billion yuan by 2030. This move supports AgiBot's IPO plans in Hong Kong by 2026, amid competition from Unitree Robotics.

Mirae Asset Securities' Hong Kong unit received approval for a digital asset retail license and will launch a mobile trading system in June, integrating traditional and digital assets for local retail investors. The move aims to enhance the investment ecosystem and expand into other markets.

Figure Technology has integrated auto loans into its on-chain credit platform, Hastra, broadening decentralized finance options. With plans to launch on Solana and Ethereum, this move highlights significant growth in real-world asset access for investors.

From 2026-04-15 00:00 to 00:15 (UTC), the BTC price recorded a +0.54% return within 15 minutes. The range fluctuated between 74129.2 and 74680.0 USDT, with a 0.74% amplitude. This round of short-term upside momentum came alongside a synchronized increase in trading volume, boosting market attention and causing volatility to exceed the daily average level. The main drivers behind this unusual move are that on-chain monitoring detected two large BTC transfers totaling 3050 BTC flowing into the exchange’s mainstream addresses, triggering capital to concentrate into both the spot and futures markets at the same time. Exchange net inflow

Goldman Sachs filed for a Bitcoin ETF with the SEC, aiming to invest primarily in Bitcoin ETPs and generate monthly dividends through options sales. This move marks a shift to issuer status and reflects increasing institutional interest in crypto investments.