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According to the latest weekly report from Gate Ventures, macroeconomic and regulatory factors continued to dominate market sentiment over the past week.U.S. stock indices rose across the board, with the Nasdaq index leading with a 1.19% increase. The U.S. dollar index weakened to 98.942, reflecting a repricing of investor expectations regarding monetary policy. Although BTC and ETH ETFs recorded net outflows of approximately $1.42 billion and $240 million respectively, putting overall pressure on the crypto market, the process of institutionalization is still accelerating.On the industry front, asset tokenization and institutional applications became market highlights, with the regulatory framework continuing to improve. Stellar collaborated with DTCC to promote the implementation of asset tokenization, driving XLM to rise 83% in a single week; the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued guidance on regulated cryptocurrency perpetual futures trading; Paxos became the first native crypto company to obtain SEC clearing agency status.In terms of investment and financing, a total of 7 financing transactions were completed last week, with a disclosed total financing amount of $521 million. Among them, Samsung invested $408 million in Dunamu, further reflecting traditional financial institutions' long-term optimism about digital asset infrastructure.

According to the "Financial Stability Review" published by the Central Bank of Russia, Russian private investors currently hold approximately 3.8 billion rubles in cryptocurrency-linked financial instruments, which is nearly unchanged from 3.7 billion rubles six months ago, indicating a stagnation in market interest. Among them, 1.7 billion rubles have flowed into crypto-linked corporate bonds, with 5,600 investors holding a total of 1.7 billion rubles in crypto futures positions, and about 3,800 people investing 354 million rubles in digital financial assets linked to Bitcoin and Ethereum. The main issuers are large banks such as Sber and VTB.At the same time, the Moscow Exchange has successively launched Bitcoin and Ethereum futures and related ETFs, and will add Solana, Ripple, and Tron futures varieties in May 2026.

Vitalik Buterin updated on several CROPS AI related developments and pointed out that there is a clear intersection between the "CROPS Ethereum access layer" and "CROPS AI." He stated that if remote large language models could be called for payment through zero-knowledge proofs, it could also be used to solve the Ethereum private RPC reading issue.Meanwhile, Deepseek v4 has been released, and the 2-bit quantization version can run within 90 GB, but currently runs faster on Apple hardware; the messaging app messa has supported Telegram Alpha features; the model running tool luceb has shown higher efficiency when running intensive models; the local AI recording tool VoxTerm is still under continuous development. Vitalik Buterin also mentioned that large language models fine-tuned for specific applications will help improve secure code writing capabilities, and corresponding fine-tuned models should be available for Ethereum-related scenarios.

According to Bitcoin Laws, New Hampshire's "Blockchain-Based" bill HB 639 has made progress, with the state House and Senate reaching an agreement on a compromise version of the bill. Previously, both chambers had passed different versions of the bill. According to the disclosed content, the bill aims to protect several related "rights," including the use of cryptocurrency for payments, running nodes, and engaging in mining activities.

According to a message posted by Aave founder Stani Kulechov on X, Aave V4 is being gradually launched in phases, introducing a brand new dual-layer isolation market architecture. This architecture separates collateral into independent Hubs, with each Hub further divided into Spokes, implementing selective cap control for liquidity sharing between the Spokes within each Hub.The initial market structure is organized around three Hubs: Prime, Core, and Plus, with more Hubs expected to be launched in subsequent phases. This architecture achieves more refined collateral isolation and liquidity supply management compared to Aave's previous market design. The phased launch allows Aave to progressively deploy V4 while continuously monitoring performance and risk parameters under the new market structure before a full launch.

According to Jinshi News, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that a rate cut would only be appropriate if there are new developments in reducing inflation, provided that the labor market remains balanced.

Kelp stated on platform X that it has collaborated with multiple DeFi protocols to complete the liquidation of the attacker’s positions, and the recovery process of rsETH has made significant progress. Among them, Compound has participated in coordination multiple times over the past four weeks and provided about 3,000 ETH in support, while jointly completing the liquidation with Aave, recovering a total of approximately 17,426.2 rsETH. Euler Finance has liquidated the attacker’s positions within its protocol and plans to return the excess ETH to the DeFi ecosystem fund.

The Compound Foundation stated that, after closely collaborating with the Aave and KelpDAO teams, the relevant positions of the rsETH exploiters in WETH and wstETH Comet have all been liquidated over the weekend, and all rsETH held by the attackers has been transferred to DeFi United. Compound noted that the swift action effectively mitigated market risks and protected the safety of the protocol's suppliers and reserve funds.Compound also updated that the transfer restrictions for Ethereum WETH and wstETH Comet have now been lifted, and all Comet markets have resumed normal operations. The protocol stated that the top priority remains ensuring the overall safety of the platform and thanked the Aave and KelpDAO teams for their collaboration during the incident handling process.

The Compound Foundation stated that, after close collaboration with the Aave and KelpDAO teams, the relevant positions of the rsETH exploiters in WETH and wstETH Comet have all been closed over the weekend, and all rsETH held by the attackers has been transferred to DeFi United.Compound stated that the quick action effectively mitigated market risks and protected the safety of the protocol's suppliers and reserve funds. Compound also updated that the transfer restrictions for Ethereum WETH and wstETH Comet have now been lifted, and all Comet markets have returned to normal operation. The protocol stated that the top priority remains ensuring the overall safety of the platform and thanked the Aave and KelpDAO teams for their collaborative efforts during the incident handling process.

According to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve's Goolsbee stated that he is optimistic about a significant decrease in interest rates, but progress needs to be made on inflation.

The Ethereum Foundation disclosed the results of a recent interoperability meeting held by core developers in the Svalbard archipelago of Norway and updated the key technical progress for the next phase upgrade, Glamsterdam. During the meeting, multiple client teams collaborated on network scalability and execution layer optimization, making progress in several directions. Developers confirmed that based on the comprehensive results of ePBS, BAL optimization, and the EIP-8037 repricing mechanism, a consensus on the "trusted path" after Glamsterdam has been reached.In terms of the execution layer, ePBS (External Proposer Separation Architecture) has been stably running in the multi-client Glamsterdam-devnet, and the external block builder process has completed end-to-end testing, covering almost all client implementations. Meanwhile, EIP-8037 has been finalized, establishing the fixed cost_per_state_byte model, and complete repricing parameter output has been achieved in bal-devnet-6. The scalability direction Hegotá has also made progress. The FOCIL-related prototype has a runnable implementation, and the scope of account abstraction (AA) requirements has been defined, with the next phase entering the multi-client development network verification stage.Current development focus remains on the final implementation of Glamsterdam while advancing the Hegotá scalability design and subsequent Strawmap route evolution. The development network is online, and functionalities such as FOCIL are expected to continue deepening in the next phase of testing. At the organizational level, this interop meeting also marks the formal initiation of leadership structure adjustments within the Protocol Cluster. The new leaders include Will Corcoran, Kev Wedderburn, and Fredrik. Will Corcoran is responsible for zkVM proof and post-quantum consensus coordination, Kev Wedderburn leads zkEVM development, and Fredrik is in charge of protocol security and the Trillion Dollar Security project.Original Protocol Cluster leadership team members Barnabé Monnot and Tim Beiko will gradually step back from management roles, and Alex Stokes is entering a leave period. The foundation stated that during its term, the Protocol has completed modular advancement and facilitated the launch of the Fusaka upgrade (December 2025), introduced PeerDAS, and enhanced mainnet gas capacity.

In February this year, several Chinese citizens were raided by the police at a rented villa in Country Heights, Kajang, Malaysia. The police claimed to suspect that the Chinese citizens were involved in fraud, and subsequently, the Chinese citizens were forced to transfer about $50,000 (approximately 200,000 ringgit) in USDT. The police later arrested 12 officers involved in the case and removed them from frontline duties, but the investigation still awaits technical reports and digital evidence results, and there has been no breakthrough to date.Lawyer Charles, representing eight Chinese victims, stated that the investigation is progressing too slowly. Since the arrest of the 12 involved police officers, there has been no further information, raising suspicions of internal interference attempting to suppress the case. He warned that if there is internal protection, he will file a complaint with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.

Wasabi Protocol released a security incident update, stating that attackers exploited a configuration vulnerability in the Spring Boot Actuator within its AWS infrastructure to steal the private keys controlling EVM smart contracts, resulting in the theft of approximately $4.8 million in user funds and $900,000 in protocol treasury funds, with total losses amounting to about $5.7 million.The attack chain began with a public server used for analysis, whose Actuator heap dump was not properly password protected, allowing attackers to obtain credentials for another server and ultimately gain control of the smart contract private keys. This incident only affected EVM deployments, including certain treasuries on Ethereum, Base, Blast, and Berachain, while Solana deployments and Prop AMM were not affected.There has not yet been a final update on the user compensation plan, but "ensuring all affected users are compensated" remains the team's top priority, and updates on the investigation progress will be released in the Discord community in the future.

After the U.S. Senate reached a compromise on the issue of stablecoin yields, expectations for the advancement of the cryptocurrency market structure bill have significantly improved. Industry insiders say this progress has "significantly boosted market sentiment," and the Senate Banking Committee may advance the review and vote next week.Previously, the probability of the bill passing was only about 20%–30%, but expectations have now risen to about 60%. However, ethical issues surrounding Donald Trump and his connections to cryptocurrency businesses are still seen as a key obstacle. The bill aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework at the federal level for the first time and delineate the regulatory authority between the SEC and CFTC.

According to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve's Goolsbee stated that positive progress on inflation will lead to interest rate cuts, but such a situation has not yet occurred.

Lido released the latest updates on the Kelp security incident, stating that the Snapshot vote regarding the EarnETH first loss protection mechanism being below the 1% threshold has reached the quorum and been approved. The losses for EarnETH users will be fully covered by the Lido Earn first loss mechanism.The rsETH held by the attacker has been liquidated, and the related stETH has been transferred to the DeFi United rescue plan. In addition, the EarnETH treasury is expected to reopen shortly after the Kelp protocol resumes operations, at which point users will be able to conduct normal deposit and withdrawal operations. Lido emphasized that during the freeze period, the EarnETH and EarnUSD treasuries continue to generate returns. Currently, EarnETH users only need to wait for the brief unfreezing process to complete, and once the funds are restored, they will be compensated according to the first loss protection mechanism.

According to Crypto In America, the U.S. CLARITY Act has reached a key compromise on the yield mechanism for stablecoins, clearing an important obstacle for the Senate Banking Committee to advance its review.Under the latest proposal, crypto companies can offer rewards (such as cashback or membership benefits) based on user transaction behavior, but are prohibited from paying interest yields (APY) on idle stablecoin balances. This compromise means that stablecoins will be explicitly positioned as payment tools, rather than as bank-like deposits or high-yield savings products. The industry generally believes that this provision strikes a balance between the crypto industry and traditional banks, but is overall more favorable to the banking system.Industry organizations, including Coinbase, have renewed their support for the bill, believing that although the yield restrictions have tightened, there is still room to earn rewards based on actual usage scenarios. Some industry insiders have pointed out that this move limits the financial attributes of stablecoins.In terms of the regulatory process, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott is expected to schedule a markup of the bill soon, possibly as early as mid-May after Congress reconvenes. Additionally, discussions around DeFi regulation (such as defining developer responsibilities) and ethical provisions are still ongoing and may become important variables affecting the bill's final passage. The market generally believes that the next two weeks will be a critical window for whether the CLARITY Act can be implemented.

According to CoinDesk, Amy Oldenburg, the head of digital asset strategy at Morgan Stanley, stated at the Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas that U.S. banks may hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets in the future, but the timeline remains uncertain due to guidance from the Federal Reserve, Basel agreements, and global regulatory requirements.Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley's recently launched first bank-issued Bitcoin ETP product, MSBT, attracted over $100 million in inflows within the first six days of its launch, all from self-directed investment channels and has not yet been opened to financial advisors.Oldenburg pointed out that the slow adoption on the advisory side is mainly due to an education gap. The bank has initiated internal training programs to address this and is applying for an OCC digital trust license to support direct custody of crypto assets and spot crypto trading services.

According to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve's Goolsbee stated that GDP growth was unexpectedly strong, and consumer spending is also progressing steadily.

At the Ethereum University Tour - Shanghai Station Fudan University special event, SYNBO was invited to give a keynote speech, systematically breaking down the evolution logic of the public chain ecological investment and financing market.Currently, the primary market in the industry heavily relies on offline intermediary models, facing four major disconnection issues in terms of access, trust, capital release, and profit distribution.In response to the existing pain points in the industry, SYNBO is committed to transforming capital operations into on-chain verifiable rules, relying on delivery-oriented capital release, dynamic pricing and financing share trading, continuous asset generation mechanisms, and community co-construction models to build a native on-chain investment and financing protocol system.The SYNBO model will break down traditional VC industry barriers, lower the financing threshold for innovation and entrepreneurship, and promote the industry's development from "asset on-chain" to "on-chain capital efficiency upgrade," creating sustainable endogenous growth momentum for the entire public chain ecosystem.