On April 17, analyst Ai姨 reported that trader "Maji" holds $58.78 million in long positions in BTC, ETH, and HYPE, with $2.597 million in unrealized gains. Maji's largest position is ETH, leveraged at 25x, and has set specific take-profit targets for each asset.

Mastercard is set to integrate Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin into its payment network for card settlements, collaborating with Gemini for a live launch in 2026. This strategic partnership aims to enhance cross-border transactions, improving speed and reducing costs.

Britain's AI minister criticized OpenAI's decision to pause its UK data center project, linking it to financing issues rather than energy prices. Microsoft is set to lease capacity at another site, impacting the UK's AI investment goals.

A traditional brokerage is set to launch spot cryptocurrency trading for retail clients, offering Bitcoin and Ethereum access. The service will include multiple trading platforms, a 0.75% fee, and additional crypto assets planned for the future, reflecting a trend of traditional finance entering the crypto space.

Hannam University has launched a GPU data center project in Daejeon, South Korea, set to house over 62,500 GPUs at a cost of $1.9 billion. Supermicro is in charge of GPU procurement, and the facility aims to support up to 320,000 GPUs with advanced cooling systems.

As of November 30, 2023, South Africa's FSCA received 128 crypto asset service provider license applications. Of these, 19 were withdrawn, 74 are under review, and others have set assessment dates, indicating a push for investor protection in the digital asset space.

Victory Giant, a PCB maker, is set to price its Hong Kong share sale at HK$209.88 per share, aiming to raise HK$17.5 billion. The offering, driven by strong demand, could increase by 15%. Proceeds will mainly fund AI circuit board capacity expansion.

A trading platform is set to acquire Zengo, a crypto wallet provider, to enhance its decentralized finance offerings. The deal, primarily cash-based, allows users to swap tokens, stake assets, and access DeFi apps.

KKR is set to acquire approximately $820 million in convertible bonds from Samsung SDS, aiding its digital transformation and blockchain initiatives, while also providing advisory services in various areas including M&A and AI.

The BeyondBlocks Asia 2026 conference will be held in Seoul on April 16-17, focusing on AI, Web3, stablecoins, and gaming. It features notable speakers and discussions on the future of blockchain and AI integration.