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According to The Block, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire stated in an interview with Reuters that there is a "huge opportunity" for the renminbi stablecoin. If Chinese authorities wish to enhance the global competitiveness of the renminbi, stablecoins will become an important technical means for currency internationalization, and he predicts that China may launch a renminbi stablecoin in the next 3 to 5 years.It is worth noting that the People's Bank of China and multiple departments have clearly prohibited the issuance of renminbi stablecoins abroad without regulatory approval as of February 2026. Meanwhile, the regulatory attitude in Hong Kong is completely opposite; the Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued the first batch of stablecoin licenses to HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial (a joint venture of Standard Chartered Bank, Animoca Brands, and Hong Kong Telecom) last week.

According to CoinDesk, Blockstream CEO Adam Back stated at Paris Blockchain Week that Bitcoin developers should advance optional quantum-resistant upgrades as early as possible, even though practical quantum computers are still far from being realized.He pointed out that Taproot's flexible design can support the introduction of new quantum-resistant signature schemes without affecting existing users. Previously, Jameson Lopp and others proposed BIP - 361, which aims to gradually phase out addresses vulnerable to quantum attacks within 5 years and freeze Bitcoin that has not completed migration. Adam Back believes that the Bitcoin community can quickly coordinate responses in emergencies without the need for pre-established freezing arrangements.

Today, Bitget, in collaboration with media outlet Rhythm, held an online live broadcast themed "Dialogue with Bitget Executives: A Comprehensive Breakdown of the SpaceX Ticket, from Capital Privilege to Universal Sharing," providing a systematic interpretation of the product mechanisms of IPO Prime and preSPAX.Ken, the product head of Bitget IPO Prime, stated that IPO Prime is not the traditional "new coin listing," but rather utilizes digital tokens issued by the regulated issuer Republic to transform the high-threshold, low-liquidity non-standard assets of the primary market into priceable, tradable, and exit-able digital products.Ken pointed out that Pre-IPO opportunities have long been scarce, not only because the targets are of high quality but also due to the inherent high thresholds, strong circles, and low liquidity issues in the primary market. The launch of IPO Prime by Bitget aims to provide users with the opportunity to access potential economic benefits before the listing of unicorn companies through clearer product design and trading mechanisms within a compliant framework.The first phase of the preSPAX launched is an important attempt in this direction, focusing on providing users with a more flexible and tradable participation path.He further stated that from crypto trading to UEX, and now extending to the primary market, Bitget has been continuously pushing the boundaries of trading. In the future, the platform hopes to do more than just list more assets; it aims to further bridge the previously fragmented opportunity structures between different markets, allowing users to access earlier, higher quality, and more diverse global asset opportunities within the same system.

In the 13th anniversary open letter, Gate founder and CEO Dr. Han pointed out that the crypto industry is undergoing a structural reshaping driven by multiple variables. Technological evolution, improvements in regulatory systems, changes in the macro environment, and a broader user base are all working together to influence the industry's development path, continuously raising the overall threshold.Dr. Han stated that this change is reflected not only in compliance and technical requirements but also in the higher demands for platform system capabilities and long-term investment; as the threshold rises, resources and space are accelerating towards participants who possess long-term judgment and sustained investment capabilities, and long-termists will gain more certain growth opportunities in the new cycle.As a global leading crypto asset trading platform, Gate always regards security and transparency as the cornerstone of development, being the first to introduce a 100% reserve proof scheme and continuously expanding its global compliance footprint. Currently, multiple entities under Gate have obtained or completed relevant regulatory registrations, license applications, authorizations, or approvals in jurisdictions such as Malta, Cyprus, the Bahamas, Japan, Australia, and Dubai. At the same time, the platform deeply integrates AI innovative technology, building an ecosystem that covers multi-asset allocation and full-scenario services, driving the industry towards a smarter and more sustainable future.

Liquid Capital (formerly LD Capital) founder Yi Lihua stated that peace negotiations typically move from disagreement to consensus. The motivation for continued warfare among all parties is weakening under the current circumstances, and the conflict may gradually come to an end. "We still insist that the war will end; neither side has any reason to continue fighting. Waiting for a rebound without taking profits, the moment an agreement is reached will be a bullish signal."He pointed out that, from a medium to long-term perspective, the market is generally waiting for a potential large-scale financial crisis. There are signs of defensive positioning on the funding side, such as large capital holding a high proportion of cash and sovereign entities increasing their gold holdings. In this context, if a crisis occurs again, it will be a key moment to test whether Bitcoin possesses the attributes of a safe-haven asset, and it may also present significant opportunities for low-position allocations.In addition, Yi Lihua believes that AI technology is bringing a new round of opportunities for outstanding entrepreneurs. A small number of teams can create global products, reducing financing and organizational management costs. Especially experienced serial entrepreneurs should seize this "AI Age of Exploration."

According to Politico, three U.S. senators are questioning Trump's use of a luncheon event as bait to promote the purchase of TRUMP coins by "catering" to participants.Senators Elizabeth Warren, Adam Schiff, and Richard Blumenthal have written to the event organizers requesting relevant documents to understand Trump's role in the planning, promotion, and potential profits of the April 25 event at Mar-a-Lago. The event is limited to the top 297 investors holding TRUMP tokens.Notably, Trump is also scheduled to attend the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington that day, raising questions about whether he can participate in both events. The event terms also state that Trump "may not be able to attend." The senators pointed out that the organizers are still using "access to the president" as a promotional point despite doubts about Trump's attendance, effectively encouraging the purchase of the Meme coins he issued, thereby profiting Trump and his family.

Crypto analyst Ali published a lengthy analysis on the X platform, pointing out that rather than debating whether Bitcoin has bottomed out, it is better to focus on whether the current volatility constitutes a "generational entry opportunity." Based on indicators such as long-term trend lines, on-chain liquidity, and cost distribution, the core "value range" of this cycle is defined.In terms of support, the UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD) shows that there is a significant concentration of chips in the range of approximately $63,111 to $70,685, forming the current main support zone; if it falls below $63,111, the market may enter a liquidity vacuum. From a long-term trend perspective, Bitcoin is approaching the key upward trend line of the past decade (approximately $56,000 to $60,000), which historically has often corresponded to accumulation phases before major upward movements.

According to monitoring by Hyperinsight, "Strategy Opponent" (0x94d3) executed a averaging operation on BTC short positions, increasing its holdings by 81.06 BTC, approximately 5.209 million USD.The total position size rose to 75.2048 million USD, with the average price slightly increasing from 69,036.20 USD to 69,181.40 USD, and the liquidation price at 79,320.81 USD. This position has an unrealized loss of approximately 1.8229 million USD (-96.96%), making it the largest BTC short on Hyperliquid.It is reported that this address had previously established large mainstream coin short positions in reverse during last December when MicroStrategy (MSTR) continuously increased its BTC holdings, with the position size reaching as high as 120 million USD, becoming the largest BTC short on the Hyperliquid platform at that time.

The founder of the Liebit Mining Pool (B.TOP), Jiang Zhuoer, stated, "I have shorted ETH at $2242. Trump has messed up, and the US-Iran war is likely to end with Iran controlling the Strait of Hormuz (collecting tolls), which the US does not legally recognize (but tacitly accepts). This is America's Suez Canal moment. (In 1956, Britain lost control of the Suez Canal, which is seen as the end of the British Empire's global hegemony.) The bear market cycle is not over yet; event-driven rebounds are all opportunities to add shorts. There is also a small probability of fighting again. This is a short to medium-term operation, just like last time when I went long at $1850 and closed at $2144."

The "contract whale" (@Jason60704294) posted on social media that it is currently a good time to position in technology assets and cryptocurrency spot assets. He believes that in the context of geopolitical disturbances, high-quality assets often provide a low-entry window, rather than waiting to chase high prices after risks have dissipated.His core judgment is that the probability of further escalation of geopolitical conflicts is limited, so he has been gradually building positions over the past month and has set key risk levels around $67,500. He emphasized that investment should focus on trends and cycles, and there is no need to pursue an absolute bottom; it is sufficient to complete positioning at relatively low levels within the cycle. With limited time and understanding, one should grasp a few key decisions.

Former Google quantum hardware chief and 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics winner John Martinis warned that Bitcoin could become one of the first real targets for quantum computing attacks. He stated that recent research from Google shows that advanced quantum computers could derive Bitcoin private keys in a matter of minutes, significantly lowering the computational security barriers that the network currently relies on.Since Bitcoin relies on elliptic curve cryptography and the network upgrades slowly and is decentralized, this makes the quantum threat harder to address than in traditional financial systems. The public key exposure window when broadcasting Bitcoin transactions could be exploited by quantum computers to intercept funds before the transaction is finally confirmed. John Martinis emphasized that while building such quantum computers remains an extremely challenging engineering task, the community should not be complacent and should plan for quantum-resistant upgrades as soon as possible, anticipating that related threats will gradually emerge within 5 to 10 years.

The Blockchain Association submitted a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in response to Citadel's previous call for increased regulation of DeFi.The Blockchain Association stated that DeFi protocol developers do not fall under the category of brokers or exchange operators and should not be included in the regulatory framework designed for traditional financial intermediaries. The organization also urged the SEC to advance an "innovation exemption" mechanism to provide regulatory pilot space for on-chain assets and tokenized securities, pointing out that the comprehensive rule-making process is lengthy, which may delay the implementation of technology and lead to innovation outflow. Previously, Citadel had suggested that the SEC strengthen regulation of DeFi through formal legislative processes.

Gate Research Institute released the "Gate Q1 2026 Key Data on Spot Listings," which analyzes the market performance of 37 new asset samples launched in Q1 across multiple time windows from 5 minutes to 7 days. The report indicates that in an environment where the market is under pressure and project differentiation is intensifying, new listings are not only a means to acquire project resources but also a comprehensive test of the platform's selection capability, liquidity organization, and price discovery efficiency.From the supply structure perspective, leading exchanges launched a total of 48 new projects in Q1, with Gate covering 37 of them, achieving a coverage rate of 77.1%. Among these, the proportion of initial listings is 73%, and the proportion of exclusive listings is 37.8%. In terms of post-listing performance, the percentage of new coins that increased in multiple time windows remained above 50%, with median returns of +9.3% for 24 hours and +10.0% for 3 days.Structurally, the average increase for initial listing projects reached 502.8% on the first day and 440.7% over 3 days, while non-initial listing projects achieved a 90% success rate for increases within 24 hours. Exclusive projects had a 71.4% success rate for increases within 72 hours, with a median return of +37.8%. Overall, Gate still demonstrates strong capabilities in project acquisition, selection, and result realization even in a weak market.

BitMine Chairman Tom Lee expressed his market views, describing the current market environment's uncertainty as the "Fog of War."Tom Lee pointed out that the word "crisis" is composed of the characters for "danger" and "opportunity," and that most market participants tend to focus only on "danger" and take action based on that when a crisis arises, neglecting the potential "opportunity" within it.

According to GlobeNewswire, the US-listed company Genius Group (GNS) released its financial report for the first quarter of 2026 (ending March 31). The company has sold all of its Bitcoin reserves and fully repaid approximately $8.5 million in debt through debt restructuring, stating that it will restart the construction of Bitcoin reserves once the market environment improves.On the financial side, the company performed strongly in the first quarter: revenue was $3.3 million, a year-on-year increase of 171% (compared to $1.2 million); gross profit was $2 million, a year-on-year increase of 228% (compared to $600,000); net profit was $2.7 million. The company stated that the growth in performance mainly came from the comprehensive expansion of its three major business lines (Genius School, Academy, Resorts).

According to CoinDesk, Grayscale's research director Zach Pandl stated that the current tokenization market is still in its early stages, with a scale of about $27 billion, accounting for only about 0.01% of the global capital markets. However, it is expected to grow to nearly $19 trillion by 2033, with the tokenization market developing in phases and investment opportunities presenting a "gradient release."In the early stages, permissioned networks likely dominated by institutions, such as Canton Network, are expected to prevail; in the mid-term, a hybrid model may emerge, with networks like Avalanche that have subnet structures likely to benefit; in the long term, Ethereum may support global decentralized finance, but the pace of implementation is relatively slow.

According to monitoring by Hyperinsight, "Strategy Opponent" (0x94d3) has completely closed its 40x leveraged BTC long position, with an average closing price of approximately $68,308, recording a loss of about $249,800.This long position continued to build after BTC fell below $69,000 early this morning, expanding to a scale of 439.9 BTC, approximately $30.3 million, and has now chosen to stop-loss and exit within the past half hour. Currently, this address has opened a short position of about $500,000 in BTC, with an average price of $67,923.At present, this address also holds a 20x leveraged BRENTOIL long position, with a holding scale of $25.74 million, an average price of $98.64, and an unrealized profit of $1.16 million (34%).