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"On-chain detective" ZachXBT posted that the stablecoin issuer Circle blacklisted the privacy protocol Zama's Confidential USDC (cUSDC) contract on Ethereum about 7 hours ago, resulting in approximately 12.6 million USDC being frozen within the contract.ZachXBT stated that the cUSDC contract has been publicly labeled in both Zama's official documentation and blockchain explorers. The specific reason for Circle freezing the related USDC is currently unclear. ZachXBT also pointed out that it had disclosed in March 2026 that Circle froze over 16 hot wallet addresses belonging to enterprises, protocols, and service providers without providing transparent explanations.

According to Jinshi reports, U.S. President Trump stated on social media: "Iran must agree that they will never have nuclear weapons or nuclear bombs. The Strait of Hormuz must be opened immediately in both directions, with no tolls, allowing shipping traffic to pass unrestricted. All mines (bombs)------if any------will be cleared (we have previously utilized our excellent underwater mine-sweeping ships to clear a large number of such mines by detonation. Iran will be responsible for immediately clearing and/or detonating any remaining mines------there shouldn't be too many!).Those ships that have been stranded in the strait due to our astonishing and unprecedented naval blockade------given that the blockade has now been lifted------can begin to "set sail for home"! The concentrated materials that are buried deep underground------sometimes referred to as "nuclear dust"------are currently being pressed under a mountain that has nearly collapsed (this is due to the powerful B-2 bomber airstrikes we launched 11 months ago); these materials will be excavated by the United States and will be thoroughly destroyed in close coordination and cooperation with Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency. Until further notice, there will be no financial transactions between the two parties.In addition, the two sides have reached a consensus on other issues that are far less important than the above matters. I am now heading to the "situation room" for a meeting to make the final decision." AXIOS reporters interpret that Trump hinted at an imminent approval of the Iran agreement.

According to on-chain analyst Ai Yi (@ai 9684xtpa), F2Pool co-founder Wang Chun stated this morning that he sold 83.7 million SPK last year and is currently "a bit regretful" about it.Subsequently, Upbit officially announced the listing of SPK, and Spark stated that the total staking amount of SPK has exceeded 500 million. Market data shows that SPK reached a maximum increase of 73% within 24 hours and topped the Binance gainers list.

Binance founder Zhao Changpeng (CZ) reflected on the origins of BNB Chain in his new book, stating that the launch of BNB Chain coincided with the DeFi boom, which was not the result of his long-term planning. When the development team proposed to create this new public chain, he simply said yes and thereafter hardly participated deeply.CZ candidly stated, "In fact, I rarely make long-term plans. My principle is simple: when someone comes to me with a good idea, I give them ample resources and freedom to try."

According to Cointelegraph, three Democratic senators from the United States have stated that they will oversee the Justice Department's alleged investigation into Binance for violating sanctions related to Iran. Senators Chris Van Hollen, Elizabeth Warren, and Ruben Gallego said in a joint statement that they will conduct oversight to ensure the Justice Department investigates Binance and holds it accountable for any wrongdoing.The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter, that the Justice Department is investigating whether Iran may have used Binance to evade sanctions. The senators stated that Binance has a documented history of prioritizing profits over the law, raising serious concerns about the company potentially violating U.S. sanctions laws again and funding activities related to terrorist organizations linked to Iran. Binance previously responded that it was unaware of any investigation but has been cooperating with regulatory and law enforcement agencies to investigate the facts. Binance has filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against a February article by The Wall Street Journal, claiming it constitutes defamation.

According to ABC News, Trump claimed that all the Iranian leadership candidates he considered are now deceased.

Elon Musk stated in response to community users on the X platform that he is "well aware that certain email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein may be misinterpreted and used to tarnish his reputation." He also mentioned that no one has worked harder than him to push for the release of Epstein-related documents and is pleased that these documents have finally been disclosed. Musk indicated that his communication with Epstein was minimal and that he had repeatedly declined invitations to visit Epstein's private island or to ride on the "Lolita Express." He added that he is more concerned about the U.S. prosecuting those who committed serious crimes alongside Epstein.

According to Forbes, as Bitcoin retreats from its historical high in October, concerns about the dollar system are rising. Analysts warn that the dollar may face structural downside risks, while the continued rise of gold and silver before 2026 could open up new upward space for Bitcoin prices.Data shows that Bitcoin is currently hovering around $90,000, a significant drop from its previous high of about $126,000; during the same period, gold has risen about 20% this year, and silver has surged by as much as 64%. Ramnivas Mundada, head of economic research at GlobalData, stated that the rise of precious metals in 2025 marks a shift in the international monetary system from a "dollar-centric" model to a multipolar structure, with expectations that gold still has an 8% to 15% upside potential by 2026, and silver may rise another 20% to 35%. Analysts believe that this trend is not merely a safe-haven trade, but rather a strategic allocation by institutional investors amid geopolitical tensions, a slowing U.S. economy, trade frictions, and accelerating "de-dollarization."The market is also betting on further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in 2026, which would weaken the dollar's appeal. U.S. President Trump recently expressed hope that the new Federal Reserve chairman would actively cut rates when the market performs well, raising expectations for easing policies. Meanwhile, long-time dollar bear economist Peter Schiff bluntly stated, "Dollar hegemony is coming to an end," and claimed that gold will once again become a core reserve asset for central banks. Notably, while gold and silver have surged, Bitcoin's recent performance has lagged. Bitbank analyst Yu Nagatani also pointed out that against the backdrop of "overheating signs" in U.S. stocks and commodities, Bitcoin's current valuation appears low, which may attract valuation-based capital inflows in the future.

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," posted on the X platform to debunk rumors, stating that he discovered media platforms releasing false videos, in which a deepfake impersonating him claimed that gold would plummet 50% in December. Robert Kiyosaki clarified that he has never made such statements and reminded the community to be wary of false information. He has previously stated multiple times that he holds gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum, due to his distrust of the Federal Reserve, the U.S. Treasury, and the Wall Street system, referring to gold and silver as "God's money," while Bitcoin and Ethereum are termed "people's money."

Tom Lee said in an interview with CNBC the day before yesterday, "We are close to bottoming this market."In response, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan agreed with this view and stated that now is "a once-in-a-lifetime long-term buying opportunity." Matt Hougan believes that investors are overly anxious about events such as AI valuations, the macroeconomy, and tariffs.

Joseph Chalom, co-CEO of Sharplink and former head of digital asset strategy at BlackRock, stated that Ethereum is not just another blockchain, but the cornerstone upon which Wall Street will ultimately build its financial infrastructure. Ethereum possesses the trust, security, and liquidity that financial institutions value, which has led him to bet his career on it.He mentioned that there is a significant amount of stablecoins, asset tokenization, and smart contract activity on Ethereum, making it a trusted chain for achieving financial digitization. Sharplink is one of the few digital asset financial companies accumulating Ether, but Chalom believes that most companies struggle to achieve scalable growth. Without strong trading volumes, clean balance sheets, and internal teams managing staking and investments, many companies will underperform.Chalom does not see Sharplink as a departure from his career at BlackRock, but rather a continuation of his mission: to connect traditional finance with the cryptocurrency ecosystem, as Ethereum can rebuild the system faster, at a lower cost, and more securely. He views Ethereum as the foundation for the next wave of financial digitization, which will collectively be referred to as "finance," with Ethereum as the underlying infrastructure.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, former SEC Chairman Gary Gensler admitted in an interview on Wednesday that he does not regret the way cryptocurrency enforcement was handled during his tenure at the agency.Gensler expressed that he is "proud" of the correct decisions made regarding the regulation of digital assets during his time at the SEC, and reiterated the view that cryptocurrency is a "highly speculative, extremely risky asset." When discussing enforcement actions against cryptocurrency companies, Gensler stated, "We have been working hard to ensure investor protection. However, during this time, we have also encountered many fraudsters: look at Sam Bankman-Fried, he is not the only one."