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Shin Hyun-song, nominated as Bank of Korea governor, discussed the future coexistence of Korean won stablecoins at a parliamentary hearing. He emphasized plans to enhance the digital currency ecosystem, including Project Hangang Phase 2 and participation in the Agora project for cross-border payments.

Coupang has invested $84 million in AI startups over three years, including participating in a $12 million Series A round for Contoro. The company collaborates with Nvidia to enhance its logistics network with AI technology, despite facing a data incident and significant losses.

Farcaster clarified that there are no plans for a protocol token launch, addressing confusion caused by a different project's "Farcaster Token." The statement urged the community to prioritize development and avoid speculation, which has led to scams.

A user lost $316,000 in USDC due to a malicious Permit2 transaction, highlighting vulnerabilities in token approval mechanisms. GoPlus Security urges users to avoid phishing by following key security practices and installing its protective extension.

Russia's central bank will require cryptocurrency traders to verify their identities and declare overseas holdings by July 2026. Transfers must go through official channels, with plans for a digital ruble to support transparency and compliance.

Kraken has confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO, valued at $13.3 billion after Deutsche Börse Group invested $200 million. Despite a recent freeze due to market conditions, BTC's rebound has renewed interest.

One 97 Communications, parent of Paytm, became majority Indian-owned by March 2026, with domestic investors raising their stake to 50.3%. This shift followed a profitable quarter for Paytm, reporting a net profit of 2.3 billion rupees and aligning with regulatory changes.

Boston Dynamics unveiled demonstrations of its Spot robot enhanced with Google's Gemini AI, enabling greater autonomy in tasks like organizing and inspections. The integration of AI Vision Inspection and Learning improves Spot's environmental data analysis and operational efficiency.

On April 15, the Hang Seng Index rose 1.14% and the Hang Seng Tech Index increased by 2.26%, driven by gains in tech stocks like Baidu and Alibaba, as well as positive movement in the semiconductor sector.

The U.S. International Trade Commission partially ruled on manufacturing machines under Section 337, reviewing economic factors for domestic industry requirements while not addressing other case aspects. Comments are due by April 28, 2026.

Artue, an AI-driven art platform, joins OpenAI's "Apps in ChatGPT," enabling conversational art curation and seamless transactions. It features 96 galleries and 654 artists, offering personalized recommendations and global payment options. Future expansions include gallery SaaS and art finance solutions.

China's lithium battery exports surged 50% in Q1 2026, driven by preemptive shipments before a tax rebate cut. This increase comes amid heightened energy security concerns due to Middle East conflicts, significantly boosting profits for manufacturers like Ningbo Deye Technology.

Amazon Web Services has launched Amazon Bio Discovery, an AI platform for drug discovery that streamlines workflows without coding. It aids in selecting drug molecules and drastically reduces development time from 18 months to weeks, starting with a free trial.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, XUNCE (XUNCE 03317.HK) has dropped by 4% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Global shipments of battery separators for EVs and hybrids reached 2.056 billion square meters in early 2026, showing a 5.9% yearly growth. Non-China markets grew significantly, while SEMCORP led sales. Demand is shifting towards energy storage systems.

Spot Silver reached $80 per ounce on April 15, achieving a 0.58% intraday gain, marking its highest price since March 18, according to Jin10.

On April 15, analyst Yu Jin reported that a suspected ARIA controller sold 45.64 million ARIA tokens across eight wallets for 5.42 million USDT. This sell-off led to a drastic 91% price drop, affecting the token's market cap significantly.

Rakuten Wallet has launched XRP as a payment method, allowing users to buy XRP with Rakuten Points and spend it at millions of merchants in Japan. This integration expands XRP's reach to a vast, non-crypto user base within Rakuten's extensive ecosystem.

FairSquare Labs, a South Korean digital asset firm, completed an undisclosed Series B funding round led by CKX Partners, with support from multiple investors. The company offers platform solutions and participates in significant consortia focused on digital asset security and stability.

China's Ministry of Finance will issue RMB 15.5 billion in sovereign bonds on April 22 in Hong Kong, with details to follow from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's clearing system.