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Drift has released the latest findings on a recent attack, revealing that the same threat actor responsible for the October 2024 Radiant Capital hack carried out the operation. According to PANews, the on-chain fund flow and operational methods closely match those of the previous incident. Mandiant attributes the Radiant Capital hack to UNC4736, an organization linked to the North Korean government. Additionally, the attack was meticulously planned over six months. Starting in the fall of 2025, individuals posing as a 'quantitative trading company' approached Drift contributors at various international crypto conferences.

Decentralized lending protocol Project 0 has announced the resumption of its operations. According to Foresight News, the platform had previously halted activities and initiated a deleveraging process following a hack on the Drift protocol. Project 0 reported that the remaining socialized loss amounts to approximately $1.9147 million, which will be distributed across the credit pool, resulting in an average asset write-down of 2.61% for lenders.

The write-down percentages vary by asset risk level, with USDC, SOL, and USDT experiencing a 1% reduction, mainstream assets like BTC and ETH seeing a 2.61% decrease, and WIF, BONK, and governance tokens facing a 6.62% reduction. Project 0 noted that as Drift assets are gradually unlocked and returned to affected users, the actual loss will be less than the stated baseline figures.

Previously, Project 0 co-founder MacBrennan explained that the protocol employs a unified credit pool to enable cross-protocol margin functionality, which is a core mechanism of P0. However, some community members expressed dissatisfaction, stating that they were impacted despite not directly participating in Drift lending.

Polymarket has issued an apology for allowing users to speculate on the fate of a U.S. fighter jet pilot after the aircraft was shot down over Iran. According to Foresight News, NBC reported that a U.S. official confirmed a two-seater F-15E Strike Eagle was downed on Friday, with one crew member rescued and the other still missing.

The now-deleted market allowed users to predict when the pilot would be rescued, with most speculating a Saturday rescue. The market was titled, "U.S. Confirms Pilot Will Be Rescued By...?" U.S. Representative Seth Moulton, a former Marine Corps veteran who served in Iraq, criticized the market on social media platform X, highlighting the inappropriateness of such speculation during a dangerous search and rescue operation in Iran.

In response to Moulton's post on X, Polymarket apologized and stated that the market had been removed. The company explained, "We have immediately taken down the market as it does not meet our integrity standards. This content should not have been published, and we are investigating how it bypassed our internal review mechanisms."

U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $22.2 million this week, according to BlockBeats citing data from Farside. In contrast, Ethereum spot ETFs experienced a net outflow of $42.1 million, as reported by Farside monitoring data.

Michael Saylor stated in a social media post that Bitcoin has effectively triumphed, marking the end of the traditional four-year cycle theory. According to CoinNess, Saylor emphasized that future Bitcoin price movements will primarily be influenced by capital flows. He also noted that banks and digital credit systems will play a significant role in shaping Bitcoin's growth.

The probability of another cryptocurrency hack resulting in losses exceeding $100 million by December 31 is currently estimated at 57% on Polymarket. According to Foresight News, this prediction includes potential attacks on decentralized exchanges and lending protocols.

Anthropic has filed documents with the Federal Election Commission to establish an employee-funded political action committee, AnthroPAC. According to Odaily, this move comes amid a dispute with U.S. President Donald Trump's administration over the use of Anthropic's AI system, Claude, for military purposes. Previously, Anthropic refused a Pentagon request to remove safeguards preventing the system's use in mass surveillance or autonomous lethal weapons.

In March, Anthropic sued the federal government after being designated as a national security supply chain risk, a decision that has been temporarily halted by a recent court ruling. Other tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon have already established similar PACs.

In 2026, Anthropic donated $20 million to Public First Action, an organization supporting AI safety measures.

According to ChainCatcher, data from Coinglass reveals that the Hyperliquid platform currently holds whale positions totaling $3.532 billion. The platform's long positions amount to $1.819 billion, representing 51.51% of the total, while short positions stand at $1.712 billion, accounting for 48.49%. The long positions have incurred a loss of $127 million, whereas the short positions have gained $129 million.

Notably, a significant whale address, 0xa5b0..41, has engaged in a 15x leveraged long position on ETH at a price of $2,148.7, resulting in an unrealized loss of $7.6865 million.

The UK is reportedly attempting to persuade AI company Anthropic to expand its operations within the country, according to the Financial Times. The British government has proposed options ranging from expanding Anthropic's office in London to pursuing a dual listing. According to Jin10, neither Anthropic nor the UK's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology have responded to Reuters' requests for comment. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office is supporting the department's efforts, with plans to present the proposal to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei during his visit to the UK at the end of May.

Anthropic has been blacklisted by the U.S. government, which cited national security supply chain risks due to the company's refusal to allow its AI chatbot, Claude, to be used for U.S. surveillance or autonomous weapon systems. A U.S. judge has temporarily halted the implementation of this blacklist, and Anthropic has filed a second lawsuit challenging the supply chain risk designation, which is currently under review.

As reported by Al Jazeera, a US military officer — confirmed by President Trump to hold the rank of Colonel — has been safely rescued from Iran following a search-and-rescue operation, days after their F-15E jet was shot down over Iranian territory. A US government official said the officer is "safely out of Iran and out of danger."
Trump described the operation as "one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History," adding the officer is "safe and sound." Al Jazeera reported that a dramatic firefight occurred during the rescue and that Iranian authorities had reportedly known the approximate location where US forces believed the airman to be. The identity and gender of the officer have not been independently confirmed. The rescuing forces were not officially identified.

Monad has announced that the total value locked (TVL) in DeFi on its Layer 1 blockchain has reached $400 million. According to Foresight News, this milestone highlights the growing interest and investment in decentralized finance platforms. The achievement underscores the potential of Layer 1 blockchains in supporting DeFi applications and attracting significant capital inflows.

Bitcoin developers are evaluating proposals for quantum defense following Google's recent research indicating that a sufficiently powerful quantum computer could potentially break Bitcoin's core cryptography in less than nine minutes. According to CoinDesk, the article discusses several initiatives, including BIP 360, post-quantum signature schemes, a commit/reveal design for mempool protection, and Hourglass V2. However, it is noted that none of these proposals have been activated yet.

A wallet address previously reported has been confirmed by Drift Protocol to belong to an investor rather than the team. According to Foresight News, Onchain Lens provided clarification on the matter, correcting earlier reports about the ownership of the wallet address.

On April 5, Iranian military forces claimed to have destroyed a U.S. aircraft during a rescue mission for a downed pilot. According to BlockBeats, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters of Iran's armed forces announced that the Revolutionary Guard and Basij militia, with the support of law enforcement commandos, targeted and destroyed the enemy aircraft south of Isfahan.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps also stated that multiple Iranian military departments collaborated to destroy the aircraft involved in the U.S. pilot rescue mission. However, this claim has not been confirmed by U.S. sources.

On the same day, The New York Times reported that two U.S. military transport planes encountered malfunctions during the rescue operation in Iran, leaving them stranded. The U.S. military subsequently dispatched three additional aircraft to continue the mission and destroyed the two malfunctioning transport planes.

The number of vessels passing through the Hormuz Strait has significantly increased over the past two weeks. According to Odaily, friendly nations' ships are increasingly navigating the strait. Bloomberg reports that traffic through the Hormuz Strait has gradually risen over the past week, reaching its highest rolling average in seven days since the outbreak of conflict.

A growing number of ships are traversing the strait, including some not directly linked to Iran. Countries are negotiating with Tehran to secure passage for their vessels. In the past day, liquefied petroleum gas carriers have dominated the traffic, including a ship bound for India and others associated with Iran.

Bloomberg's calculations indicate that since Friday morning, 13 vessels have crossed the strait. Of these, 10 exited the Persian Gulf, while 3 entered from international waters.

On April 4, local time, Yemen's Houthi forces announced a joint operation with Iran and Lebanon targeting sites within Israel. According to Jin10, the Houthis stated that they launched a ballistic missile equipped with a cluster warhead and multiple drones to strike Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv and other significant military and strategic targets in southern Israel. The group claimed that the operation achieved its intended objectives.

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Nikita Bier, head of product at X, stated that no technology can completely resolve the issue of spam replies in cryptocurrency accounts. According to Foresight News, Bier highlighted that 80% of transactions in these accounts are operated by bots. The only viable solution, he suggested, is to implement a secondary reply restriction.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has reportedly threatened to disrupt commercial shipping traffic through the Mandeb Strait, a crucial Red Sea passage. According to BlockBeats, this statement was made following a report by NBC News on April 3.

Ghalibaf questioned on social media platform X about the global share of oil, liquefied natural gas, wheat, rice, and fertilizer transported through the Mandeb Strait. He further inquired about which countries and companies have the highest shipping volumes through this route.

In recent years, vessels passing through this area have repeatedly faced attacks from the Houthi armed group in Yemen, which is allied with the Iranian regime. The threat to the Mandeb Strait comes as Iran has already significantly disrupted shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, causing turmoil in the global economy.

Western Union has completed the acquisition of Dash, a digital wallet company based in Singapore. According to BlockBeats, the financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed. Dash was previously owned by Singtel. This acquisition marks Western Union's first digital wallet presence in the Asia-Pacific region and signifies the company's expansion beyond its traditional remittance services into digital financial services.

Block co-founder Jack Dorsey has introduced mesh-llm, a decentralized peer-to-peer inference project developed by Block employee Michael Neale. According to Foresight News, this initiative allows users to pool idle computing power to run large open-source models.

Mesh-llm supports popular open-source models such as GLM, Qwen3, DeepSeek, and Llama. It operates under the MIT open-source license and provides an OpenAI-compatible API. The project can integrate with AI programming tools like goose and Claude Code and is currently in the experimental phase.

Economists have indicated that the sudden increase in gasoline prices felt by U.S. consumers will be prominently reflected in the key inflation data to be released this week. According to Jin10, the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March is expected to rise by 1% month-on-month, marking the largest single-month increase since 2022. The core CPI is anticipated to increase by 0.3% month-on-month. Previously, the Iran conflict led to a rise of approximately $1 per gallon in gasoline prices at U.S. gas stations.

On the day before the CPI data release, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure will provide insights into pre-conflict price pressures. Economists expect the core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index to have risen by 0.4% in February for the third consecutive month, indicating that the process of inflation easing to more moderate levels had already stalled before the conflict began.

The combination of signs of stabilization in the U.S. labor market, persistent price pressures, and new inflation risks from the Middle East conflict helps explain why the Federal Reserve may find it challenging to lower interest rates this year.

Solana co-founder Toly responded to a tweet by Helius CEO about the upcoming crypto cycle, emphasizing that cheaper, faster, and less risky financial methods will ultimately surpass all alternatives. According to Foresight News, Toly highlighted the importance of immutable, formally verified software, noting that administrator keys include on-chain immutable strategies such as time locks. He remarked that all genuinely interesting aspects of finance, including criminal activities, involve a wide range of elements, indicating that complex matters are inseparable from administrative privileges.

The probability of U.S. military forces entering Iran by April 30 has surged to 96.5% on Polymarket, marking an 11% increase within 24 hours. According to Odaily, this spike reflects heightened speculation in the prediction market.

An American government official informed Al Jazeera that the second crew member from a downed F-15E fighter jet has been rescued, although the rescue operation is still ongoing. The rescued crew member is confirmed safe but not yet out of danger, as the rescue team must successfully evacuate from Iran and return safely.

Polymarket's rules state that the market will be deemed "yes" if active U.S. military personnel enter Iranian land territory by the specified date (Eastern Time). Special operations forces are included, but intelligence personnel are not. Entry into Iranian waters or airspace does not count.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) Chief, Fatih Birol, has issued a warning regarding the potential doubling of oil and refined product losses in April if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping. According to Odaily, Birol emphasized that even if the conflict ends, it will take a significant amount of time to return to normalcy.

Birol stated that the IEA is closely monitoring all critical energy assets in the region, including oil and gas fields, pipelines, refineries, and liquefied natural gas terminals. He noted that 72 energy assets have been damaged, with one-third suffering severe or very severe damage.

He commended Saudi Arabia for its swift response to the crisis, highlighting the country's rerouting of over two-thirds of its oil exports through a pipeline to the Red Sea. Birol mentioned that Saudi authorities assured him of the pipeline's robust protection. However, he cautioned that any attack on this route could have extremely serious consequences for the global economy.

In recent developments, the United States and Iran have been involved in indirect negotiations through Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey over the past ten days, aiming to reach a ceasefire agreement contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. According to BlockBeats, these discussions have yet to yield any substantial progress.

The indirect talks are led by U.S. Vice President Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, with Pakistan's military chief, Marshal Asim Munir, mediating. White House envoy Whitkov, along with foreign ministers from Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt, are also participating in the negotiations. Two sources involved in the talks have disclosed that mediators are still striving to facilitate a direct meeting between the U.S. and Iran, but efforts have been largely unproductive so far.

One source indicated that Iran has rejected any proposals for a temporary ceasefire, demanding a permanent end to hostilities and clear assurances from the U.S. that it will not launch further attacks. Mediators are currently exploring potential trust-building measures as a pathway to direct U.S.-Iran negotiations, though it remains uncertain whether any progress will be made before the Monday deadline.

UConn secured a spot in the March Madness finals by defeating Illinois 71-62. According to Odaily, Polymarket has adjusted UConn's championship probability to 32%, marking an 18% increase over the past 24 hours. In another game, Michigan led Arizona with a score of 48-32. Polymarket's data indicates Michigan's probability at 62%, while Arizona stands at 6%.

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Kuwait has reported that two of its power and desalination plants were attacked by Iranian drones, resulting in significant material damage. According to Odaily, the assault led to the shutdown of two generator units. The incident underscores ongoing regional tensions and the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to drone warfare.

A new Ethereum address has recently acquired 2,015 ETH, valued at $4.13 million. According to ChainCatcher, the purchase was made 11 hours ago at a price of $2,049.53 per ETH. The acquired Ethereum has since been transferred to another address for storage.

General Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi, commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces, has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump's 48-hour ultimatum, asserting that Iran will protect its national rights and state assets. According to Odaily, Abdollahi warned that Iran is prepared to carry out sustained strikes on U.S. and Israeli infrastructure if either country initiates attacks. He emphasized that Iran has already acted on previous wartime warnings since the onset of the conflict.

A significant wager has been placed on the NCAA Final Four matchup between Arizona and Michigan, with a particular account investing $490,000 on Arizona's victory. According to Odaily, the account, which has a win rate of only 42.1%, opened its position at an average price of 50¢.

The game is set to begin at 8:49 AM UTC+8, with the main intrigue revolving around whether Arizona can leverage its inside advantage to counter Michigan's efficient offense. Additionally, Michigan's three-point shooting will be tested against Arizona's top-tier defense.

Kwasi Kwarteng, who briefly served as the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer in September 2022, has expressed concerns about the country's current fiscal situation. According to PANews, Kwarteng warned that the UK is trapped in a fiscal 'vicious cycle,' where government spending exceeds tax revenue, and rising taxes could ultimately stifle economic growth. He also criticized the prevalent short-termism in politics and markets.

Kwarteng highlighted that during his tenure, both the Treasury and the Bank of England were aware of Bitcoin and digital assets, yet their focus on these innovations remains minimal. He suggested that the UK is reluctant to embrace innovation.

Iran has issued a warning that any escalation in tensions could turn the entire Middle East into a hostile environment for the United States and Israel. According to Odaily, this statement comes amid rising geopolitical tensions in the region. Iran's response highlights the potential for widespread instability if the situation deteriorates further.

Iran's military leadership has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's recent ultimatum, emphasizing their commitment to defending national rights and protecting state assets. According to BlockBeats, Abdollahi, commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, stated on April 4 that Iran will ensure aggressors face consequences.

Iran's Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting reported Abdollahi's remarks, describing Trump's actions as desperate and reckless attempts to threaten Iran's infrastructure and national assets following a series of failures.

Abdollahi warned that if the U.S. and Israel initiate attacks, Iran will launch unrestricted and devastating strikes on all U.S. military infrastructure and Israeli facilities. He reminded both nations that Iran has consistently acted on its declarations since the onset of the conflict imposed on Iran.

OpenAI's GPT-5.4 Pro has achieved a significant milestone by securing the 150th position on the Mensa Norway benchmark, according to NS3.AI. This marks an improvement from the previous score of 136 recorded by OpenAI's o3 last year. The advancement highlights the ongoing development and enhancement of AI capabilities in language processing and understanding.

Recent industry statistics from Coinlaw show that Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are collectively managing over $25 billion in treasury assets. According to Forbes, despite this significant asset management, less than 1% of token holders control approximately 90% of the voting power within these organizations. Voter participation in DAOs generally ranges from 5% to 15%, highlighting a disparity between asset control and active involvement. Additionally, many DAOs continue to utilize 3-of-5 multisignature wallets for executing treasury operations, indicating a reliance on traditional security measures.

The Bitcoin network is urged to adopt a conservative approach to its client node software implementation to maintain its monetary properties and bolster network decentralization. According to Cointelegraph, Jimmy Song, co-founder of ProductionReady, a non-profit organization dedicated to funding open-source Bitcoin node software development and education, emphasizes the importance of cautious code changes. Song notes that the organization is biased against significant code modifications unless there is overwhelming community support.

Song articulates a guiding principle: if a change does not clearly improve the monetary aspect of Bitcoin, it should not be implemented. ProductionReady aims to restore the 83-byte OP_Return data limit for non-monetary information in Bitcoin transactions, highlighting the necessity of keeping node storage costs low to ensure decentralization. Song explains that the more self-sovereign Bitcoin users become, the more decentralized and resilient the network is. This requires maintaining low costs for running a node, allowing ordinary individuals to participate.

The Bitcoin network's decentralization is strengthened by maximizing nodes and making them accessible to average users, thereby reducing the risk of false transactions or network centralization through collusion. Bitcoin Core remains the preferred software for node operators, with 77.8% of the network running some version of the Core software, while 21.8% run Bitcoin Knots.

In 2025, node storage and on-chain spam became contentious issues after Bitcoin Core developers altered the 83-byte data limit in Bitcoin Core version 30, the latest major upgrade to the reference implementation for Bitcoin node software. Despite significant community opposition, the limit was increased to 100,000 bytes. The proposal to change the limit received four times as many downvotes as upvotes on its GitHub pull request page.

The release of Bitcoin Core 30 in October 2025 led to a historic surge in the number of Bitcoin nodes running Bitcoin Knots, an alternative node client software. The number of Bitcoin Knots nodes reached record highs, representing over 21.7% of nodes on the network, according to Coin Dance. Prior to the decision to remove the OP_Return function, only about 1% of the network was running the Knots software in 2024.