Speaking on The Wolf of All Streets Podcast, Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) said he is donating the entirety of proceeds from his memoir Freedom of Money to nonprofit organizations, retaining nothing from book sales. Priced at $9.99 on Amazon, CZ said he originally considered releasing the book as a free PDF but concluded that selling through Amazon and donating proceeds to charitable causes would be more impactful; the Amazon distribution model also enables physical copies. CZ said his post-prison focus includes advising country leaders on crypto regulatory frameworks — noting that all his personal assets are held in crypto, aligning his interests with the broader industry. He also cited Giggle Academy, his nonprofit education platform, as a source of personal satisfaction: the platform is reaching 240,000 students at no cost, operated by a team of approximately 50 people over roughly one and a half to two years.

Speaking on The Wolf of All Streets Podcast, Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) said the central challenge of Binance's early years was the lack of regulatory clarity around crypto's legal classification — particularly whether digital assets constituted money — combined with what he described as retroactive enforcement against conduct that was not clearly prohibited at the time. He said Binance launched in Asia but had US users on the platform and did not block them adequately, which ultimately contributed to the legal consequences he faced. CZ drew a distinction between regulatory ambiguity, which he said persists even today, and fundamental ethical principles — avoiding fraud and not harming users — which he said are always clear. He said Binance grew by doing right by its users, acknowledged that the company got into legal trouble, expressed belief that everything has since been fixed, and said he has personally paid the price.

South Korea's ruling party has proposed a "Basic Law on Digital Assets," aiming to establish a comprehensive legal framework covering issuance, trading, custody, and regulation. The bill classifies stablecoins and other digital assets pegged to fiat currency or real-world assets as a special category, requiring issuers to obtain licenses and meet requirements regarding capital, reserves, and redemption. Simultaneously, the bill proposes introducing a licensing and information disclosure system, explicitly prohibiting market manipulation and insider trading, and plans to establish a Digital Assets Commission to coordinate oversight. (CoinDesk)

Michael Saylor, founder of Strategy, suggests that Bitcoin may have bottomed out around $60,000 in February, with the bottom driven more by a contraction in seller supply than by traditional valuation factors. He points out that continued inflows into ETFs are absorbing new supply into the market, while corporate inclusion of Bitcoin in their treasury portfolios provides stable demand. Saylor believes the key to future price movements may lie in the credit system built around Bitcoin, transforming it from a non-interest-bearing asset into a capital market tool. Regarding the threat of quantum computing, he states that the risks are overestimated and remain theoretical in the short term. (CoinDesk)

The Shenzhen Stock Exchange has announced an adjustment to the list of securities eligible for trading through the Hong Kong Stock Connect. According to Jin10, the changes will take effect on April 9, 2026, with the inclusion of Xidi Zhijia among the eligible securities. This adjustment reflects ongoing efforts to enhance cross-border investment opportunities and facilitate market access for investors.

Venezuela's interim government plans to raise the monthly salaries of public sector workers to alleviate the pressure of prolonged high inflation and stagnant wage growth on households. According to Jin10, Venezuela's interim President Rodriguez announced that this adjustment will take effect on May 1 and will be implemented 'responsibly.' However, she did not disclose the specific scale of the adjustment. Data from the country's central bank indicates that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 14.6% in February compared to the previous month, down from 32.6% in January, yet Venezuela remains one of the countries with the fastest inflation rates globally.

Speaking on The Wolf of All Streets Podcast, Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) said he is deeply grateful for President Trump's pardon, describing it as "a level of vindication" and adding that he valued it more than he initially expected. CZ said the shift represents proof that the US can reverse course by 180 degrees, arguing that the previous regulatory direction would have cost the country its crypto and blockchain industry. He identified the internet, blockchain, and AI as the three defining industries of his adult lifetime, warning that any country that misses one of them will be severely disadvantaged. CZ said the US is now leading on crypto regulation but still lacks participation from some of the largest players in the space and adequate liquidity, a gap he said Binance hopes to help close. He expressed conditional optimism about sustained US crypto progress but cautioned that partisan dynamics — where a pro-crypto administration invites opposition attacks on the industry — represent a structural risk.

Polymarket odds for a contract predicting whether Israel will strike an Iranian power plant before April 30 have risen sharply to 96%, marking a 51% increase within 24 hours. According to NS3.AI, this significant rise in odds reflects heightened tensions and speculation surrounding potential military actions. Senior Israeli officials have expressed that Israel considers it premature to initiate a ceasefire, indicating a desire for operations against Iran to persist for at least another month.

Speaking on The Wolf of All Streets Podcast, Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao said his prison experience brought him significantly closer to his family, describing how the loss of ordinary comforts made him realize that people — not possessions or routines — were what he missed most. He said that before his incarceration, like most founders, he prioritized work and assumed family time could always come later. Since his release, he said he spends considerably more time with his children and has grown closer to his siblings and mother. Zhao said his advice to fellow founders is that while he does not believe in traditional work-life balance, the most important things in life — including family — must be actively maintained. 

Asian currencies showed signs of stabilization as markets reacted to the fragile cease-fire between the United States and Iran. Wall Street Journal (Markets) posted on X that the truce has brought a temporary halt to escalating tensions, providing some relief to investors concerned about potential disruptions in the region. The cease-fire, although tentative, has eased immediate fears of conflict, allowing Asian currencies to consolidate after recent volatility. Analysts suggest that while the situation remains delicate, the pause in hostilities could offer a window of opportunity for regional economies to stabilize. Market participants are closely monitoring developments, as any breakdown in the cease-fire could lead to renewed volatility. The geopolitical situation continues to be a significant factor influencing currency movements, with investors remaining cautious amid the uncertainty. Overall, the current environment underscores the interconnectedness of global markets, where geopolitical events can have far-reaching impacts on currency stability and investor sentiment.

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