Gate News4月22日 says the Seychelles exchange has launched IPO Prime, a tokenized IPO pre-investment channel. The first batch is related to SpaceX, issued on Solana by Republic; the tokens do not confer equity, voting, or dividends, but instead track a reference index tied to post-listing valuations. During the short subscription window, investors pledge stablecoins; after issuance, the tokens can be traded on the spot market, which is shorter than the lock-up period of a traditional IPO. Industry analysts say this is part of a broader trend in the "aggregation era," consolidating more investors and platforms for continuous trading.

On-chain analysis tracks a Venus protocol attacker moving 2,301 ETH (~$5.32M) to a suspected wallet, then batching through Tornado Cash; about $17.45M remains on-chain. Abstract: This note summarizes on-chain activity related to a Venus protocol attacker, including the transfer of 2,301 ETH (~$5.32M) to a wallet and batch-mixing via Tornado Cash, with approximately $17.45M still held on-chain.

Circle has launched a new cross-chain USDC payment mechanism for high-frequency settlements, utilizing the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol to pre-fund transfers and enable batch settlements, thereby minimizing operational overhead and reducing burn operations.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Chen Weimin, said the timeline for issuing the second batch of stablecoin licenses is still uncertain and may be affected by the two institutions granted licenses in the first batch. In addition, China-funded institutions were advised to put their applications on hold, and the number of institutions ultimately granted licenses will be limited, with only a small number meeting the requirements of the “Stablecoin Ordinance.” HSBC Payme users can enable a stablecoin account, but they must be Hong Kong local residents.

Gate News message, April 12, the second batch of Hong Kong compliant stablecoin license applications is underway. According to reliable sources, Futu Securities and OSL Group are both applicants for the second batch of licenses. Previously, in November 2025, 13 ministries including the People’s Bank of China issued a statement, reaffirming China’s crackdown on virtual currency trading and classifying stablecoins as virtual currency, which means stablecoins will be impossible to trade in mainland China.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Deputy Chief Executive Officer Chen Weimin said that stablecoin issuers may choose to issue currencies such as Hong Kong dollars or renminbi based on their own discretion, but must obtain regulatory approval from the Mainland. As for the timetable for the second batch of stablecoin issuer licenses, there is no schedule yet. HSBC’s stablecoin will be integrated with PayMe and the HSBC HK App, supporting real-time transfers and person-to-merchant services.

Gate News message, on April 10, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority said it would maintain communication and engagement with the first batch of applicants that did not receive a license, as well as other institutions that apply in the future, to review these applications under uniform regulatory standards and requirements. Regarding the later issuance of stablecoin licenses and the timeline, the Monetary Authority has an open yet cautious attitude, and at this stage there is no clear inclination.

Gate News message: On April 10, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority will announce today at 5:00 p.m. the list of the first stablecoin issuer licensees. Driven by expectations of regulatory positives, Conflux (CFX) surged strongly in the short term. According to market data from a certain trading platform, CFX opened today at $0.0518, and the intraday high reached $0.0557. The gain for the day was 7.5%.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority will announce the first batch of stablecoin licenses on April 10 in the afternoon, with an expected issuance of 2 to 3 licenses. Previously, after a rigorous review process, it received 36 applications, aiming to ensure the soundness of stablecoin issuance.

Bitcoin Bancorp launched a licensed Bitcoin ATM network in Southern California on April 9, with the first batch of machines already installed in Los Angeles, marking a new phase of retail expansion in the United States. The company’s accelerated expansion strategy is significant, and it is expected that the industry’s size will reach $7.68 billion by 2034.