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Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire has been named to the 2026 TIME100 list for his role in the mainstream adoption of USDC as a compliant stablecoin rail for banks, fintechs, and regulators worldwide. USDC processed $9.6 trillion in on-chain volume in 2025 and $217 billion in redemptions, positioning it as a core payment infrastructure.

Allbirds stock skyrockets over 400% after announcing a $50 million pivot into AI as “NewBird AI” and selling its brand for $39 million. The move highlights the trend of investors rewarding consumer brands integrating AI, despite weak financials. The company plans to invest in GPU assets and cloud solutions.

Paris Blockchain Week 2026’s first day focuses on institutional needs for privacy, composability, and gold-backed tokenization. Canton Network and iExec are highlighted for their solutions. The event, attended by decision-makers from banks and regulators, emphasizes the importance of addressing privacy and composability for institutional adoption. Real-world asset tokenization is gaining attention, with JP Morgan reportedly…

President Trump revealed that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged letters about China’s alleged weapons transfers to Iran, with Xi denying the claim in writing. Trump called this a positive step ahead of their May summit. This exchange could ease tensions between the US and China, impacting Bitcoin and oil markets.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq close at record highs led by Tesla and Apple, while the Dow slips. U.S. stocks finish higher with tech shares surging. Investors rotate into growth and AI-linked names. The S&P 500 nears 7,000 points with expectations for strong earnings growth. Chinese companies also see gains in New York.

Bitcoin is currently trading at $75,000 on Gate with a 1.19% daily gain. This comes after bouncing from $68,000 support and testing the resistance band at $75,000. Traders are closely monitoring whether Bitcoin can break through the $75,000 level, which has been a key barrier in previous rallies.

OpenAI’s internal memo accuses rival Anthropic of inflating its $30 billion revenue figure by $8 billion through accounting practices with Google and Amazon. The memo criticizes Anthropic’s strategy and computing position while highlighting OpenAI’s positive message. Both companies are preparing for IPOs and competing for enterprise contracts amidst the rise of “Claude Mania.”

The first federal conviction under the Take It Down Act involves an Ohio man guilty of creating and distributing nonconsensual deepfakes. The law, passed in 2025, criminalizes publishing AI-generated intimate imagery without consent and requires platforms to remove it promptly. Failure to comply may result in FTC enforcement action.

Two suspects were arrested for allegedly firing at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s San Francisco home, the second attack in three days. Daniel Moreno-Gama was charged with attempted murder in an earlier Molotov cocktail incident. The attacks are part of a broader pattern of anti-AI violence targeting AI executives and infrastructure.

Pi Network price is at $0.1672 on April 15, with the daily MACD histogram at 0.0000 for the first time since the all-time low in February. The bearish phase may be losing momentum. The SMA ribbon remains bearish, and a close above $0.1715 is needed for recovery. The mainnet upgrade to Protocol v21 was completed…