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Gate DEX officially launches a global partner recruitment program, opening applications for KOLs, community leaders, on-chain traders, and content creators to participate in platform promotion through an exclusive invitation mechanism, and to continuously earn referral commissions based on the trading behavior of invited users. The program's referral commissions cover multiple on-chain trading scenarios including spot trading, Swap, perpetual contracts, and Meme tokens. An automated settlement mechanism based on smart contracts supports hourly settlements, with earnings distributed directly to wallets.

Ireland's Criminal Assets Bureau successfully cracked drug dealer Clifton Collins' Bitcoin wallet private key and obtained 500 Bitcoin. Collins had previously used drug proceeds to purchase 6,000 Bitcoin, stored across 12 wallets, with the private keys reported stolen and missing, making them thought to be permanently inaccessible. This successful crack breaks the conventional understanding that lost Bitcoin private keys cannot be accessed, demonstrating a major breakthrough for law enforcement agencies in managing digital assets.

SpaceX plans to file an IPO application as early as this week, aiming to raise over $75 billion, which is expected to become one of the largest IPOs in history. Analysts warn that retail investors face high risks on day one of trading and recommend waiting for a stock price pullback before investing. They also advise monitoring key developments such as Starship reusability and Starlink profitability.

Enlivex announced raising $21 million through a debt financing agreement with The Lind Partners to purchase 3 billion RAIN tokens at a 62% discount. The company plans to continue accumulating tokens through the end of 2027 while launching a $20 million stock repurchase program, seeking to balance crypto reserves and shareholder returns. The RAIN platform has performed well in prediction markets, attracting investor attention.

Russian citizen Alexey Volkov was sentenced to 81 months in prison for assisting ransomware groups in attacks against U.S. businesses. As an "initial access broker," he infiltrated networks to obtain unauthorized access credentials and sold them to other criminals, resulting in losses exceeding $9 million. Recent research shows that while the number of ransomware attacks has increased, total ransom payments have declined, with attackers shifting focus toward higher-value targets.

Coixa Wallet has submitted a KYB authentication application to Pi Network. If approved, it will be able to provide compliant DeFi services within the Pi ecosystem. KYB authentication is an important verification mechanism for compliant platforms and helps enhance user trust. Currently, rumors have circulated regarding the transfer of billions of Pi tokens on Pi Network. Developers have clarified that this was an internal testing activity and there is no need for concern.

The United States is pushing for a ceasefire agreement with Iran, but Iranian media denies there are negotiations. These contradictory messages triggered market volatility, with stocks briefly rising, oil prices falling, and Bitcoin rebounding. Analysts point out that Iran's refusal of peace talks helps maintain its influence, market expectations of easing tensions or continued tensions will directly impact Bitcoin's price, and the future direction of the situation still requires monitoring of subsequent diplomatic developments.

The defunct cryptocurrency exchange Mt Gox recently conducted a $500 Bitcoin transfer, marking the reemergence of activity in its Bitcoin wallet. Although the transfer amount was minimal, the market reacted sensitively because Mt Gox still controls over $2 billion in Bitcoin, and potential fund movements could have significant impacts on market supply and demand. Investors are closely watching its actions because each transfer could signal large-scale fund movements.

Lombard Plans to Launch Bitcoin Smart Accounts with Bitwise and Morpho, Allowing Institutions to Lend and Earn Without Moving Bitcoin, Addressing Traditional Lending Risks. The platform is expected to launch in 2026, aiming to increase the utilization efficiency of institutional Bitcoin and promote the development of the DeFi market.

OpenAI announced the closure of its AI video generation platform Sora, which operated for only six months. Affected by declining downloads and deepfake controversies, the company is shifting focus toward long-term projects like robotics, and the $1 billion investment plan with Disney has also been terminated. This move demonstrates the company's strategic reconfiguration of its commercialization efforts.

Russian Finam analyst Dudchenko warned that gold could fall to $3,100 per ounce, advising investors to stay away from the market and wait for price reversal before entering. The gold decline is mainly driven by concerns about the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy and passive liquidations by large institutions. Despite the gold pullback, it is still expected to advance toward $5,000 in the future. The silver market is also facing similar pressure.

Robinhood's board of directors approved a $1.5 billion stock buyback program, marking the company's largest buyback authorization with a cumulative total of $3 billion. Despite the stock price rising 77% over the past year, the stock declined approximately 5% on the day of the buyback announcement. Additionally, Robinhood is actively expanding its cryptocurrency business, combining stock trading with decentralized finance to demonstrate its dual-track development strategy.

The Ethereum Foundation established a post-quantum security team and launched a resource center, with the goal of completing the deployment of quantum-safe solutions before 2029. Although quantum computing does not pose an imminent threat at this stage, the team believes that advance preparation is necessary because upgrades involve complex coordination and design. The plan integrates SNARK technology, covering the consensus layer, execution layer, and data layer to ensure asset security. The biggest challenge lies in how to complete the upgrade without disrupting the network.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang claimed to have achieved artificial general intelligence, yet failed to lift the stock price, which is currently trading around $175, down 9% in recent months. The market faces pressure from high dividend yields, with Nvidia's stock price continuing in a downtrend channel. Technical indicators show rising bearish sentiment, with $171 emerging as a key support level. A break below could trigger larger declines. Options market data also shows growth in short positions, reflecting market confidence in downside risks.

Bitcoin is under pressure near $70,791 as U.S. 5-year Treasury yields rise to a 9-month high, accompanied by inflation concerns triggered by the Iran conflict. Market capital is tilting toward cash holdings, weakening demand for Bitcoin. Analysts predict it may retest the $66,000 support level. With rising probability of rate hikes, market speculative demand for Bitcoin is diminishing, and overall risk assets are also facing pressure.

US senators announced a bipartisan agreement on the principles of the CLARITY Act between cryptocurrency businesses and banking industry, establishing boundaries on what stablecoin yield mechanisms are prohibited versus permitted—banning passive income while allowing activity-based rewards tied to user behavior. This measure aims to protect traditional deposit operations while preserving innovation space for crypto platforms. Regulators' definition of "activity" is expected to become the main point of contention, with specific rules anticipated within one year.

U.S. senators are proposing legislation to comprehensively ban sports events and casino game contracts on CFTC-regulated prediction markets, targeting Kalshi and Polymarket. The dispute centers on federal versus state jurisdiction. Despite facing regulatory pressure, prediction markets remain favored by capital, with MLB choosing to partner with Polymarket to strengthen oversight.

Circle (CRCL) stock price plummeted nearly 20% following the introduction of the CLARITY Act draft, which proposes restrictions on stablecoin passive yields. The legislation aims to prevent stablecoin issuers from offering interest similar to bank deposits, which could impact Circle's profit model and market competitiveness. Analysts point out that the current decline may represent market overreaction, as USDC circulation continues to grow and the legislation remains in the negotiation phase with uncertain outcomes.

Swift will launch blockchain-based cross-border payment functionality with over 25 banks, integrating Ripple's XRP as a liquidity bridge asset. Despite regulatory barriers being removed, XRP's price continues to hover around $1.40, with institutional funds comprising only 16% of ETF holdings. Technical analysis shows this price level will impact future market trends, with the market remaining divided on XRP's valuation.