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Iran's Foreign Ministry announced on the 6th that Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi held a phone conversation with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed to discuss the latest regional developments, the consequences of U.S. and Israeli aggression against Iran, and bilateral relations between Iran and Qatar. According to Odaily, Araghchi stated that the current situation is entirely due to military actions initiated by the U.S. and Israel against Iran. He emphasized that, under international law, countries are obligated to prevent other nations from using their territories for military actions against others, expressing hope that regional countries will collectively promote peace and security. A statement from Qatar's Foreign Ministry highlighted that Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed urged all parties to respect international law, stressing that a comprehensive and lasting diplomatic solution is the only way to resolve the crisis.

BlueBay's Chief Investment Officer, Mark Dowding, expressed in a report on April 7 that Japan's Prime Minister Satuki Katayama is keen on achieving economic growth. According to Jin10, this perspective suggests she might prefer to postpone the normalization of interest rates by the Bank of Japan. However, Dowding noted that a more dovish stance from the central bank could lead to concerns about prolonged inflation overshooting, which would exert pressure on the Japanese government bond yield curve. He stated, 'We remain optimistic that the 10- to 30-year Japanese government bond yield curve can further flatten in the medium term.'

OpenMind's Fabric Foundation is developing the foundational infrastructure for a robotics economy, focusing on four key pillars. According to Foresight News, these pillars include robot financing, agent payment, data flywheel, and a robot behavior framework.

Robot financing aims to provide future revenue financing agreements for original equipment manufacturers based on confirmed orders, offering users a target return rate of approximately 10%, driven by real business contracts. The agent payment system is designed to create a native payment and identity layer for robots, enabling autonomous transactions and real-time, high-frequency machine-to-machine payments.

The data flywheel involves generating high-quality real-world robot data through a data market driven by real-time feedback applications and demand, creating a positive cycle. Lastly, the robot behavior framework seeks to establish an on-chain framework to ensure robot safety, alignment with human values, and governance by multiple stakeholders.

Iran's Supreme Leader, Mujtaba Khamenei, is reportedly unconscious and unable to participate in decision-making, according to a diplomatic memorandum cited by The Times. The memorandum reveals that Khamenei is in Qom, receiving treatment for a severe health issue, marking the first disclosure of his location. His condition is described as serious, raising concerns about his ability to fulfill his leadership duties.

Grayscale's Zach Pandl has identified social consensus as Bitcoin's primary hurdle in mitigating risks associated with quantum computing. According to NS3.AI, Pandl emphasized the importance of addressing concerns related to approximately 1.7 million BTC stored in early Pay-to-Public-Key addresses. While there are currently no verified security threats to public blockchains from quantum computers, Pandl suggests that Bitcoin should proactively plan for a transition to post-quantum cryptography.

An Israeli source has indicated that Iran's railway infrastructure is expected to be attacked today. According to Odaily, the Israeli Defense Forces had previously advised Iranian citizens to avoid using or boarding trains before 21:00 Iran time.

Japan's 40-year government bond yield has decreased by 1.0 basis point, reaching 3.955%. According to Odaily, this marks a slight decline in the yield, reflecting ongoing fluctuations in the bond market. The movement in bond yields is closely watched by investors as it can impact economic conditions and investment strategies.

Monad co-founder Keone Hon has advised protocol parties to immediately adopt dedicated signing computers for multi-signature operations, according to Foresight News. Hon emphasized that everyday computers are highly susceptible to hacking. If a computer is compromised, even when connected to a hardware wallet, the signing process could be maliciously altered, posing security risks. The Monad Foundation may introduce incentives for teams to implement this method in the future.

US bankruptcy filings rose by 14% to 150,009 cases in the first quarter of 2026, compared to 132,094 cases during the same period last year. According to NS3.AI, data from Epiq AACER published by the American Bankruptcy Institute highlighted a significant rise in small-business cases, with Subchapter V elections increasing by 67% to 833 cases. ABI Executive Director Amy Quackenboss noted that persistent inflation, high interest rates, restricted credit, and global instability are intensifying the pressure on families and small businesses.

XRP experienced a 1.9% drop, closing near $1.31 after an unsuccessful attempt to maintain levels above $1.35. According to NS3.AI, the increase in trading volume during the failed breakout indicates that sellers continue to dominate the market.

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister announced that the Ministry of Trade and Industry will update its GDP forecast in May. According to Jin10, this update is part of the government's ongoing efforts to provide accurate economic projections. The revision will reflect the latest economic data and trends, ensuring that the forecast aligns with current economic conditions. This move is expected to offer insights into Singapore's economic trajectory and assist in policy formulation.

South Korea and France's central banks recently convened a seminar to address issues related to digital assets and climate change. According to Foresight News, the discussions focused on the implications of digital currencies and their potential impact on environmental sustainability. The seminar aimed to explore how these financial innovations could align with global efforts to combat climate change.

Japan's former Bank of Japan (BOJ) Policy Board member, Seiji Anda, indicated on Tuesday that the BOJ might raise interest rates before July due to the Middle East conflict driving up oil costs. According to Jin10, Anda highlighted the risk of the central bank falling behind in addressing rising inflation pressures. He noted that the core inflation rate has reached the BOJ's 2% target, and last week's Tankan survey showed corporate five-year inflation expectations at 2.5%. Anda pointed out that the surge in oil prices and supply constraints caused by the Iran conflict provide further justification for the BOJ to increase its short-term policy rate from the current 0.75%. He stated, "The BOJ should raise rates to a neutral level for the economy as soon as possible," suggesting Japan's neutral rate might be around 1.25%. However, Anda mentioned that the likelihood of an April rate hike is "50%" due to the volatility in markets and the uncertain economic outlook caused by the Iran conflict.

A recent prediction event on Polymarket has seen a substantial investment in MIBR's victory against EYEBALLERS, with an account incurring a loss of over $370,000 purchasing approximately $180,000 worth of MIBR winning positions. According to Odaily, the opening price was around 60¢, corresponding to about 310,000 shares, with the current price at approximately 58.5¢, indicating a slight loss.

This match is a crucial fixture in the Swiss round stage of the PGL Bucharest 2026, with the outcome directly affecting qualification for the elimination rounds.

AI computing power is emerging as a significant source of new electricity demand in the United States, coinciding with a pivotal moment for Bitcoin miners. According to BlockBeats, miners are now faced with the decision to either continue mining or lease their infrastructure to AI companies.

This trend is becoming increasingly evident. Core Scientific has shifted much of its mining power to AI hosting services through a partnership with CoreWeave. Similarly, Iris Energy and Hut 8 have expanded their AI and high-performance computing (HPC) revenue streams. Last week, Riot Platforms, MARA Holdings, and Genius Group disclosed the sale of over 19,000 Bitcoins, indicating that relying solely on mining is becoming less viable due to current prices and network difficulties. A Bitcoin miner operating at 1 gigawatt capacity sees income fluctuate with Bitcoin prices and network challenges, whereas leasing the same capacity to AI firms offers contractually agreed returns and predictable cash flow.

With Bitcoin prices at $69,000, network difficulty at an all-time high, and energy costs rising as industrial users compete for grid capacity, leasing computing power to AI companies often yields higher returns. However, this does not signal the end of Bitcoin mining. Network power continues to exceed 1 zetahash per second. Miners surviving this cycle may increasingly resemble infrastructure companies, mining Bitcoin while leasing their primary asset—large-scale, low-cost electricity—to the AI sector, which cannot rapidly build data centers.

India's central bank is expected to keep its interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, marking its first policy decision since the onset of the Iran conflict. According to Jin10, the bank is striving to balance economic growth support with addressing the significant depreciation of the rupee. All 30 economists surveyed by Bloomberg anticipate that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will maintain the benchmark repo rate at 5.25%. Despite a dimming economic outlook since the last meeting, the RBI had previously indicated a prolonged pause in rate changes. The Middle East crisis has placed the Monetary Policy Committee in a challenging position. The rupee's decline since the conflict began has become a major pressure point, prompting the RBI to take its most aggressive measures in over a decade to curb speculative bets against the currency. The central bank now faces a dilemma: whether to raise rates to support the rupee or keep borrowing costs low to cushion economic growth.

Jin10 reported on April 7 that recent news of the departure of Tian, a sponsor representative for Blue Arrow Aerospace's IPO project, has drawn industry attention. Concerns arose regarding whether this change might impact Blue Arrow's IPO process. According to Blue Arrow Aerospace, Tian left China International Capital Corporation due to personal family and career development reasons, which is considered a normal career move. The company clarified that this decision is unrelated to Blue Arrow's current IPO project and will not affect the normal progression of IPO-related work. A company representative stated, 'Currently, Blue Arrow Aerospace's listing work is proceeding as planned, with all application and review preparations advancing according to the process. The overall progress is in line with expectations, and the company will continue to strictly adhere to regulatory requirements to steadily advance subsequent listing-related work.'

Stablecoin trading volume has experienced growth for ten consecutive quarters. According to Foresight News, Daren Matsuoka, head of data and fund strategy at a16z crypto, noted in a tweet that the growth rate has accelerated following the introduction of the GENIUS Act.

On April 7, it was reported that investor Huang Licheng experienced a significant liquidation on March 26, leaving his account with approximately $90,000. According to BlockBeats, he subsequently deposited $700,000 into Hyperliquid to replenish his funds and initiate a new long position.

Since the liquidation, Huang has deposited a total of $1.17 million into the platform, bringing his account balance to $1.26 million. Despite not making any withdrawals, the continuous increase in his positions has resulted in an actual account balance of about $1.24 million, indicating a net loss of approximately $20,000. Although the size of his long positions has increased, the account has yet to achieve positive returns.

Currently, the account holds an ETH long position valued at $19.9 million, with an unrealized profit of $140,000 and a liquidation price of $2,022. As of the time of reporting, Huang is gradually reducing his holdings and has placed sell orders in the $2,119 to $2,200 range, planning to reduce his position by approximately $2.97 million.

European Central Bank Governing Council member Radov stated that it is premature to determine whether an interest rate hike will be necessary on April 30. According to Jin10, Radov emphasized the importance of monitoring economic indicators and developments before making any decisions regarding monetary policy adjustments. The ECB continues to assess the economic landscape to ensure stability and growth within the eurozone.