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Coinbase will launch spot trading for Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) on April 29. If liquidity conditions are met and trading is supported, the VIRTUAL-USD trading pair will open at or after 9 AM Pacific Time.

OKX will officially launch the PROS/USDT perpetual contract on April 28, 2026, at 22:00, with a leverage range of 0.01 to 20 times, and trading will be available 24/7.

Tether announced the launch of a new generation of modular Bitcoin mining infrastructure, enhancing energy efficiency, cost control, and scalability through its self-developed high-density computing system.The solution is built on application-specific hash board modules and developed in collaboration with Canaan Inc. and ACME Swisstech, decoupling computing, power supply, and chassis structure to achieve component-level optimization and flexible upgrades. Compared to traditional integrated mining machines, this design supports on-demand expansion, replacement of individual components, and improves thermal management efficiency. Tether stated that the new system can combine immersion cooling to reduce energy consumption and operational costs while increasing system availability. This architecture also allows for dynamic adjustment of performance output in real operating environments to meet different mining site demands. This upgrade is based on the previous development results of its open-source Mining OS (MOS) and Mining SDK, marking its extension from software control to hardware design, further strengthening its autonomous control capabilities over mining infrastructure.

According to the official announcement, the Gate Wallet has officially launched the "Auto Follow" feature. Users can access the "Meme Go" section by navigating to the top of the Gate DEX official website and selecting the "Follow" tab to participate in the experience. This feature supports Solana, BSC, and Base chains, allowing users to synchronize orders with one click by monitoring the buying and selling behavior of smart money addresses in real-time. Users can flexibly choose from various modes such as fixed amount, fixed ratio, or equal amount follow-buying, enabling more efficient participation in the on-chain Meme trading market without the need for constant monitoring.Gate Wallet is an industry-leading multi-chain crypto wallet that connects over 100 public chains, millions of assets, and tens of thousands of DApps in one stop, providing a professional-level DEX experience and the best solutions for every DEX need. BountyDrop is a dedicated earning activity section in the Gate DEX discovery page, where users have the chance to win rewards or participate in a lottery to obtain airdrop tokens by completing simple tasks.

MARA has launched the MARA Foundation to enhance Bitcoin's defense capabilities against security threats, covering risks such as quantum computing, while expanding the accessibility of self-custody and providing educational resources.

Bitget will launch spot trading for Pharos (PROS). The deposit channel is now open, and the trading channel will open today at 21:00 (UTC+8).

Binance will launch the Perle (PRL) trading competition on April 28, 2026, at 21:00. The event is divided into two phases: the first phase will run from April 28, 2026, at 21:00 to May 5, 2026, at 21:00, and the second phase will run from May 5, 2026, at 21:00 to May 12, 2026, at 21:00. Participants will be ranked based on the trading volume of PRL tokens purchased, and the top 2,530 users will share 303,600 PRL tokens. Rewards will be distributed before May 26, 2026, at 21:00.

SuperEx will officially launch the COSTUSDT, LLYUSDT, and BMNRUSDT U-based perpetual contract trading pairs on April 28, 2026, at 13:30 (UTC); all of the above contract trading pairs support full margin, cross margin, and isolated margin modes. You can experience trading through the web or app.

According to the official announcement, the Binance HODLer airdrop for the 63rd project USD.AI (CHIP) will go live on April 28, 2026, with trading pairs such as CHIP/BTC and CHIP/USDT.The airdrop is for users who subscribe to BNB to SimpleEarn or On-ChainYields products between March 13, 2026, 00:00 and March 15, 2026, 23:59 (UTC). The rewards are expected to be distributed within 5 hours after the announcement.

According to official social media news, the Chinese decentralized contract trading platform Sun Wukong has now launched MU/USDT and TSM/USDT, with a maximum leverage of 10 times.

OKX will officially launch USD-based perpetual contracts (X-Perp) on April 28, 2026, at 15:00, supporting the trading pair XAUUSD UM (X-Perp). This product aims to provide users with a more flexible and efficient derivatives trading experience.

According to the official announcement, Gate will launch the 14th phase of the Flash Exchange Lucky Draw event from April 27 at 18:00 to May 4 at 00:00 (UTC+8). During the event, users can initiate flash exchange transactions with a minimum of only $1, enjoy a zero-fee fast experience, and participate in a lottery to unlock XRP and lucky bag rewards. The prize pool is updated daily at 08:00 (UTC+8), and the number of rewards is limited, available on a first-come, first-served basis.During the event, new users who complete their first flash exchange transaction of no less than $1 will receive 1 lottery chance; users who complete a flash exchange transaction volume of $100 daily will receive 1 lottery chance, and additional lottery chances can be unlocked when the transaction volume reaches $500, $1,000, $5,000, and for every additional $10,000. For each new user invited who completes identity verification and their first flash exchange transaction of no less than $1, the inviter will receive 1 lottery chance, with a maximum of 10 chances per person. In addition, users whose flash exchange transaction volume reaches 80,000 USDT can also participate in a cash reward activity, with a maximum reward of 200 USDT, and a total prize pool of 20,000 USDT, distributed based on transaction volume, available on a first-come, first-served basis.It is reported that Gate Flash Exchange currently supports over 2,400 types of cryptocurrency assets, providing zero fees, fast transactions, and intelligent exchange rate matching services, helping users easily complete multi-currency one-click exchanges.

According to market news, the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange platform Bitbank has launched a cryptocurrency-linked credit card that allows users to pay bills directly using the assets in their exchange accounts, including settling with Bitcoin.This credit card also offers a 0.5% cryptocurrency cashback on monthly spending. The product is launched by Bitbank and aims to use the cryptocurrency assets held by the exchange for everyday payment scenarios.

Colombia's largest pension management institution, Porvenir, has launched a crypto investment portfolio that allows members to gain indirect exposure to Bitcoin prices by investing in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT.The minimum investment for this product is 100,000 Colombian pesos (approximately $25), aimed at savers aged 18 to 45, and is only available for the voluntary pension system, requiring a personalized risk assessment consultation.

According to Businesswire, the blockchain B2B payment network Paystand announced the launch of the Bitcoin ecosystem-based stablecoin USDb, which is backed 1:1 by US dollar reserves and is natively deployed on the Bitcoin sidechain Rootstock. It is also compatible with the Liquid Network and the Bitcoin Lightning Network. Notably, USDb is primarily aimed at traditional corporate finance such as accounts receivable and payable, cross-border payroll, and treasury management.

According to BBX data, corporate BTC reserves continue to expand, traditional financial giants are implementing stablecoin strategies, and the earnings season for crypto-related stocks is about to open. The core dynamics are as follows:Strategy, Inc. (NASDAQ: $MSTR) submitted SEC Form 8-K today (April 28), disclosing that the company sold 1,451,601 shares of MSTR common stock (ATM financing) between April 20 and 26, netting $255 million, and purchased an additional 3,273 BTC at an average price of $77,906; as of April 26, the company's total holdings rose to 818,334 BTC.The Western Union Company (NYSE: $WU) CEO Devin McGranahan confirmed during the Q1 2026 earnings call on April 24 that the Solana-based USD stablecoin USDPT "has entered the final preparation stage and is expected to launch next month," ahead of the previously disclosed timeline of "the first half of 2026"; USDPT is issued by federal regulator Anchorage Digital Bank, with U.S. Bank serving as custodian, initially aimed at replacing SWIFT for instant settlements among 360,000 global agent locations, and will later be opened to consumers, with plans to launch a Stable Card; the company is also launching the Digital Asset Network (DAN), connecting crypto wallets with its offline locations via API, covering over 200 countries.Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: $COIN) announced through BusinessWire that the Q1 2026 earnings release date is set for after the market closes on May 7, 2026, with an analyst call scheduled for that afternoon at 2:30 PM (ET). Current market consensus expectations are: Q1 revenue of approximately $1.56 billion to $1.58 billion, with earnings per share (GAAP) of about $0.29; the company previously guided Q1 subscription and services revenue to be in the range of $550 million to $630 million during the Q4 2025 earnings call, while trading revenue will depend on the overall trading volume in the crypto market for Q1.

According to Cointelegraph, the Israeli Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority has approved the virtual asset trading platform Bits of Gold to launch a stablecoin BILS pegged to the Israeli shekel.This stablecoin has previously completed a 2-year pilot on the Solana blockchain. According to the announcement, the reserve assets of BILS will be held in designated independent accounts within Israel. The project is also part of the regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry promoted by the Israeli Tax Authority and the Ministry of Finance, covering specific stablecoin activities.

According to GMGN monitoring, the meme coin Scam Altman (SCAM) on the Solana chain briefly surpassed a market value of 10 million dollars within 8 hours before slightly retreating, currently reported at 9.82 million dollars, with a trading volume of 19.6 million dollars.This morning, Musk posted on X multiple times referring to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman as Scam Altman, accusing him of stealing the results of charitable projects to acquire stocks worth hundreds of billions of dollars for himself.ChainCatcher reminds users that meme coin trading is highly volatile, largely relying on market sentiment and conceptual speculation, and has no actual value or use case; investors should be aware of the risks.

OKX will officially launch the USAR/USDT perpetual contract on April 27, 2026, at 22:00. The COST/USDT contract will open at 22:15, the LLY/USDT contract will open at 22:30, the HIMS/USDT contract will open at 22:45, and the BMNR/USDT contract will open at 23:00. All contracts are settled in USDT, and trading hours are 7×24 hours.