DDC Enterprise reports 2025 revenue of $39.2M (+4.6%), holds ~2,383 BTC (~$182M) in the top 30, and unveils the AI-driven DDC Treasury Intelligence Platform for optimized Bitcoin fund management.

Core Scientific aims to raise $3.3B with junk bonds to fund AI infrastructure; six data centers under a 12-year CoreWeave contract are expected to generate about $10B in revenue. Core Scientific intends to raise about $3.3 billion via junk-bond issuance to finance artificial intelligence infrastructure, aligning with a broader move by high-yield issuers into AI-related funding. The firm is constructing six data center facilities under a 12-year contract with CoreWeave, projected to yield approximately $10 billion in revenue over the term.

Gate News message, April 21 — Securitize announced the appointment of Sunil Sabharwal, an investor and advisor to Blackstone, to its board of directors. Sabharwal previously served as the U.S. representative to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from 2016 to 2018, a position confirmed by the U.S.

Meow and BVNK partner to integrate stablecoin and crypto payments, unifying fiat, stablecoins, and digital assets for cross-border transfers; enables fiat-crypto conversions; future plan to let merchants accept crypto. Abstract: Meow and BVNK are integrating stablecoin and cryptocurrency payments into Meow's platform, enabling support for Bitcoin, USDC, Tether, and other assets. The integration links fiat, stablecoins, and crypto to streamline cross-border transfers, fund management, and treasury operations, with plans to enable merchants to accept crypto payments directly through the platform.

Gate News message, April 21 — The Bank of Japan warned in its semi-annual Financial System Report that offshore hedge funds are gaining influence in Japan's bond market, flagging the risk that global deleveraging by foreign hedge funds could transmit shocks to the market through reduced liquidity an

OCBC launches GOLDX, a tokenized physical gold fund on Ethereum and Solana with Lion Global Investors and DigiFT, targeting institutions and Web3 participants; tokenized RWAs reach $29B on chains. OCBC, with Lion Global Investors and DigiFT, introduced GOLDX, a tokenized version of the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund on Ethereum and Solana. The product targets institutional investors and high‑net‑worth individuals, allowing purchases with stablecoins or fiat and delivery to blockchain wallets, providing on‑chain exposure to about $525 million in gold assets. OCBC views GOLDX as a milestone linking traditional finance with the decentralized finance ecosystem to attract Web3 participants. The broader context shows rapid growth in tokenized real‑world assets, with RWAs on public blockchains exceeding $29 billion by mid‑April 2026, while gold prices traded in a tight range around $4,775–$4,831 per ounce.

Kaio, a tokenization firm in Abu Dhabi, raised $8 million from Tether and other investors to enhance blockchain asset distribution. With a total of $19 million, it manages around $100 million and plans to launch an on-chain fund with Mubadala Capital.

Digital asset investment products saw $1.4 billion in inflows, driven by eased geopolitical tensions and a Bitcoin surge above $76,000. Bitcoin led with $1.116 billion in inflows, while Ethereum attracted $328 million. Solana showed resilience despite minor outflows, with analysts predicting potential gains if key resistance levels are surpassed.

The SEC and CFTC propose to reduce hedge fund reporting requirements by exempting smaller advisors and increasing the asset threshold for Form PF from $150 million to $1 billion, with data used confidentially for oversight.

Empery Digital sold 20 BTC for around $1.5 million, raising its total holdings to 2,914 BTC. The company plans to continue selling bitcoin to fund share repurchases and manage debt.