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The Cato Institute urges the U.S. to abolish capital gains taxes on cryptocurrencies to simplify tax filing and enhance monetary competition. This move aims to encourage cryptocurrency use in transactions by lessening tax-related complexities.

Gate News bot 消息，Gate 行情显示，GT 24 小时 上涨 3.29%，现价 7.22 USDT。

The crypto market rebounded 1.5% to $2.54 trillion, led by Bitcoin's 7% gain amid easing geopolitical tensions and strong ETF inflows. Analysts predict further gains if Bitcoin surpasses $76K resistance.

OpenAI is shifting ChatGPT's advertising model from cost-per-impression to cost-per-click amid financial pressures. Despite 900 million weekly users, only 5% subscribe, leading to losses. The change aims to target ad revenue growth while maintaining user trust.

The Baltic Dry Index rose 5.5% to 2,484 points on April 16, marking nine days of gains due to increased demand and reduced vessel supply, especially for Capesize ships. Rising iron ore imports from China signal robust market activity.

World Liberty Financial has proposed a governance restructuring imposing multi-year lockups on 62.3 billion WLFI tokens worth $1.3 billion, introducing fixed vesting schedules for holders, including a token burn of 4.5 billion.

Tether invested $134 million in Stablecoin Development Corporation (SDEV), acquiring influence in Sky Protocol governance. The funds aim to enhance stablecoin infrastructure, signaling Tether's broader investment strategy beyond USDT.

Franklin Templeton's Sonar Desai asserts that the U.S. dollar will retain its status as the preferred global currency due to the size of the U.S. economy, market depth, and institutional credibility. He argues that no credible alternatives exist and that the dollar's current weakness is cyclical, not structural.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, XUNCE (XUNCE 03317.HK) has surged by 8% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Hong Kong will launch an integrated ride-hailing platform in April to enhance taxi services and passenger experience. The government will evaluate licensing based on local factors and consult stakeholders before finalizing provisions.

Adobe's Firefly AI Assistant automates workflows in Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom, and Illustrator with natural language commands. It enhances editing capabilities with over 30 AI models and integrates with Adobe Stock, marking a shift towards agentic creativity for users.

Senator Elizabeth Warren has asked Elon Musk for details on X Money, a payments feature for X, raising concerns about stablecoin risks, regulatory issues, financial stability, and data privacy, with a response due by April 21, 2026.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF holds $59.31 billion in Bitcoin at an average cost of $89,000 per BTC, rebounding over $11 billion since its bottom on February 25 amid recent Bitcoin price recovery.

South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance has launched a blockchain pilot for government treasury fund execution as part of the 2026 Regulatory Sandbox initiative, aimed at streamlining spending and reducing transaction fees for small businesses.

Russia's defense ministry named several European sites, including three in the UK, as military production facilities supporting Ukraine, warning they are potential targets. Senior official Dmitry Medvedev issued a stark caution about escalating strikes.

Gate News 消息，4 月 16 日，据 Gate 行情显示，截至发稿时，ORDI（ORDI）现报 4.46 美元，24 小时内上涨 72.87%，最高触及 4.74 美元，最低回落至 2.54 美元，24 小时交易量达 350.59 万美元。当前市值约为 9376.5 万美元。 ORDI 是基于 Ordinals 协议的铭文资产。比特币总量为 2100 万枚，每枚可细分为 1 亿聪（satoshi，比特币最小单位），累计共 2100 万亿聪。铭文通过使用 Ordinals 协议将内容写入聪创建，无需借助单独的代币、侧链或更改比特币。该协议为每一聪写入信息，包括文字、图片、音频和视频等

On April 16, Hong Kong dollar interbank offered rates (HIBOR) increased for most durations, with one-month HIBOR at 2.34571% and three-month HIBOR at 2.47583%. Overnight rates surged significantly, while six-month and one-year HIBOR declined.

NC is implementing a real-name authentication system for Lineage Classic to address illegal macros and improve gameplay. This follows the suspension of 150,000 abnormal accounts and aims to enhance the gaming environment ahead of the "Dragon's Nest" launch.