Pakistan's central bank has opened its banking system to licensed virtual asset service providers, reversing a previous ban. This change, following the Virtual Assets Act 2026, allows crypto businesses access to banking services under strict regulations.

French authorities are enhancing security for digital-asset executives and investors due to recent kidnappings. Following these threats, police escorted Paris Blockchain Week attendees, and protective measures for crypto holders are being developed.

BTTC Bridge has upgraded its transaction records page to improve asset tracking for cross-chain users. The new interface features dual viewing modes, enhanced filters, and clear identification markers, aiming to streamline transaction management. Further refinements are planned.

Gate News update: Gate Pre-IPOs has officially launched the subscription page for its inaugural project, SpaceX (SPCX). Users can participate in the subscription; this round supports two currencies: USDT and GUSD. The subscription period is from 2026-04-20 18:00 to 2026-04-22 18:00 (UTC+8). The distribution time is 2026-04-22 22:00 (UTC+8). Pre-market trading will open on 2026-04-24 18:00 (UTC+8). After the subscription is completed, the asset certificates will be distributed in a 100% unlocked format. Eligible VIP users and super agents can enjoy additional free airdrop rewards, which will be issued simultaneously with the subscription distribution. SPCX is a Mirror Note (mirror note) based on SpaceX, used to mirror its value performance before and after listing. Users can use the Pre-IPOs mechanism to gain value exposure in advance before the target company enters the public market.

Morgan Stanley sees real-world asset tokenization as crucial for its future, enhancing traditional finance with blockchain. By 2026, it will launch a digital wallet for traditional and digital assets, enabling swift settlements. Additionally, the firm is advancing tokenized private equity markets.

Gate News message: According to Gate’s official announcement, the subscription page for Gate Pre-IPOs Phase 1 project SpaceX (SPCX) has been officially launched. This round of subscription supports participation in two currencies: USDT and GUSD. The subscription period is from 2026年4月20日18:00 to 2026年4月22日18:00 (UTC+8). After the subscription is completed, asset certificates will be distributed in a 100% unlocked format. The distribution time has been moved up to 2026年4月22日22:00 (UTC+8). Once assets enter the pre-trading stage on Gate, pre-market trading will begin at 2026年4月24日18:00 (UTC+8). Eligible VIP users and super agent partners can receive additional free Airdrop rewards, distributed in sync with the subscription distribution. SPCX is an imaged security based on SpaceX, used to map its value performance before and after its listing. Users can use the Pre-IPOs mechanism to obtain value exposure in advance before the target company enters the public market.

Gate News message. On April 16, according to Gate market data, as of the time of writing, ORDI (ORDI) is trading at $4.46. It is up 72.87% over the past 24 hours, with a high of $4.74 and a low falling to $2.54. The 24-hour trading volume is $3.5059 million. The current market cap is approximately $93.765 million. ORDI is an inscription asset based on the Ordinals protocol. The total supply of Bitcoin is 21 million coins. Each coin can be subdivided into 100 million satoshis (the smallest unit of Bitcoin), for a cumulative total of 21 quadrillion satoshis. Inscriptions create by writing content into satoshis using the Ordinals protocol, without needing separate tokens, sidechains, or modifying Bitcoin. The protocol writes information to each satoshi, including text, images, audio, and video, etc.

UK's Legal & General Asset Management has tokenized over £50 billion in liquid funds via Calastone's blockchain network, allowing for trading and same-day settlements in various currencies. The assets are deployed on Ethereum, with future expansion plans.

DeShare has partnered with DigiFT to launch a SpaceX Pre-IPO asset presale on the Monad network, ensuring secure and transparent investment through 1:1 asset value anchoring. This collaboration expands DeShare's offerings in equity trading for global investors.

Bitcoin's recent rise to mid-$74,000 followed a risk asset rally linked to a U.S.-Iran nuclear framework, but skepticism remains due to flat Treasury yields and unchanged gold prices. The core issue of uranium enrichment persists, and while on-chain data shows BTC's gradual advance, options markets reflect doubts about a sustained breakout. Overall, analysts see the rally as temporary, with macro conditions still tight and potential downside risks.