OpenAI Launches GPT-5.5: The Most Intelligent Model Yet, with Comprehensive Upgrades in Programming and Knowledge Work Capabilities
OpenAI推出GPT-5.5，称其为迄今最智能模型，在编程和知识工作能力上全面升级，现已登陆API、Codex和ChatGPT。
China Requires Three AI Giants to Reject US Capital
China has required ByteDance, Moonshot AI, and StepFun, three AI companies, not to accept US capital without approval, in response to technology export reviews.
HSC Digital Signs Strategic Cooperation MOU with Hong Kong-Listed Virtual Mind Holding (1520.HK) to Build Compliant Digital Asset Infrastructure
HSC Digital is adopting a "multi-jurisdictional regulatory strategy," with a presence in the UAE (DMCC/CMA), the broader GCC region, Hong Kong, and other global jurisdictions.
Justin Sun Sues WLFI: Four Shocking Details Hidden in the 52-Page Complaint
Justin Sun has sued Trump-affiliated WLFI, accusing its executives of fraud, theft, and secretly upgrading token contracts to freeze his WLFI tokens, while also disclosing co-founder Chase Herro's fraud history and tax issues.
USDC Is the Real AI Token: 98% of Machine Payments Already Choose It
USDC has become the preferred token for AI agent payments. In 2025, the x402 protocol achieved automatic settlement within two seconds. Circle data shows that 98% of machine payments use USDC, with an average transaction amount of only $0.31. In contrast, "AI tokens" like FET and TAO, due to high price volatility, are not actually used in the AI economy.
Public Bitcoin Miners Sold Over 32,000 BTC in Q1 2026—Exceeding Full-Year 2025 Total
Publicly listed Bitcoin mining companies sold over 32,000 BTC in Q1 2026, marking a new single-quarter high and surpassing the total for all of 2025. Miners currently face significant profitability pressure, with hash price falling below the breakeven points of some mining firms. Since 2023, Bitcoin miners’ BTC reserves have been continuously declining, reflecting industry-wide challenges and financial strain.
Circle's China Saga: A Decade of "Attempts" — From Shike China to Looking Ahead Again
Circle's CEO recently stated that the RMB stablecoin holds enormous potential and predicted that China may launch one within 3–5 years. This marks Circle's third attempt to enter the Chinese market over the past decade: its high-profile entry into China was previously hampered by operational challenges, and subsequent investments in related projects also failed to bear fruit. With China's regulatory environment remaining stringent, new opportunities may emerge under Hong Kong's updated regulatory framework — yet the outlook remains uncertain.
ETH/BTC Ratio Rises to 10-Week High as Ethereum Outperforms Bitcoin, DeFi Regulatory Tailwinds Drive Gains
The ETH/BTC ratio has surged to a 10-week high, with Ethereum showing strong outperformance. A key catalyst is the U.S. SEC’s favorable regulatory statement regarding DeFi front-ends and wallet interfaces, lowering compliance barriers. On-chain data indicates a recovery in institutional demand and notable corporate accumulation. The futures market reflects an imbalanced dynamic between global short positions and Binance-based long positions.
Anthropic Draws High-Valuation Venture Offers, Some Valuing It at Up to $800 Billion
AI company Anthropic has attracted strong interest from venture capital firms, with some offers implying a valuation as high as $800 billion—significantly above its current secondary-market valuation of approximately $688 billion. The company’s annualized revenue has grown to around $30 billion, and amid rapid AI advancement, market attention continues to rise, positioning Anthropic as a potential IPO candidate.
Kraken Has Filed a Secret IPO Application with the U.S. SEC, Valued at ~$13.3 Billion
Kraken has secretly filed an IPO application with the U.S. SEC, with a current valuation of approximately $13.3 billion—down from its ~$20 billion valuation in November 2025. The exchange previously paused its listing plans due to market conditions and has now secured around $200 million in investment from Deutsche Börse.
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Singapore Police Collaborates with Multiple Crypto Platforms to Intercept Over S$2.86 Million in Scam Funds in One Month
Singapore Police Collaborates with Multiple Crypto Platforms to Intercept Over S$2.86 Million in Scam Funds in One Month.
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AI's "Memory Dilemma": Can Continuous Learning Break the Model's "Amnesia" Curse?
AI models face a "memory dilemma": knowledge freezes after training, unable to internalize new experiences. Continuous learning research aims to allow models to directly update parameters, breaking the fundamental limitations of contextual learning, potentially unlocking new dimensions of scaling.
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On April 24, Ethereum spot ETF saw a net inflow of $23.38 million, with BlackRock's ETHB recording a net inflow of $32.25 million
On April 24, Ethereum spot ETF saw a net inflow of $23.38 million, with BlackRock's ETHB recording a net inflow of $32.25 million.
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Bitcoin Spot ETF Net Inflow of $14.45 Million on April 24, BlackRock IBIT Leads with $22.88 Million Net Inflow
On April 24, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $14.45 million, with BlackRock IBIT leading at a net inflow of $22.88 million, bringing total net asset value to $102.6 billion.
BroadChainOpenAI Launches GPT-5.5: The Most Intelligent Model Yet, with Comprehensive Upgrades in Programming and Knowledge Work Capabilities
OpenAI推出GPT-5.5，称其为迄今最智能模型，在编程和知识工作能力上全面升级，现已登陆API、Codex和ChatGPT。
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US Law Enforcement Action Freezes Over $700 Million in Crypto Assets, Cracks Down on Myanmar Scam Centers
US law enforcement action freezes over $700 million in crypto assets, cracks down on Myanmar scam centers, and offers a $10 million reward for intelligence, while indicting two Chinese citizens.
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KelpDAO Aftermath Continues, Hong Kong Web3 Conference Becomes Market Focus
The KelpDAO incident sparks reflection on decentralized governance, with the Hong Kong Web3 Conference becoming a market focus; MicroStrategy preferred stock falls below par value, Bitcoin buying pressure dries up; OpenAI releases GPT-Image-2 model topping the charts, Apple faces AI debt.
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China has required ByteDance, Moonshot AI, and StepFun, three AI companies, not to accept US capital without approval, in response to technology export reviews.
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DeFi United Rescue Experiment: Aave Faces a Shortfall of 68,900 ETH, Trust Crisis Tests System Self-Healing
Aave, in collaboration with multiple institutions, has launched the "DeFi United" rescue plan to address the $292 million loss caused by the KelpDAO vulnerability attack. However, a shortfall of 68,900 ETH remains, and the trust crisis is testing the self-healing capabilities of the DeFi system.
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Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Return to Profitability, Whales Accumulate 270,000 BTC Monthly
Bitcoin short-term holders return to profitability, whales increase holdings by 270,000 BTC monthly, exchange reserves drop to 7-year low.
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DeFi Industry Jointly Letters SEC, Calls for Clear Regulatory Framework
DeFi industry organizations jointly sent a letter to the SEC, requesting the initiation of a formal rulemaking process to clarify the definition of "broker" and exclude infrastructure service providers, seeking long-term legal certainty.
BroadChainHSC Digital Signs Strategic Cooperation MOU with Hong Kong-Listed Virtual Mind Holding (1520.HK) to Build Compliant Digital Asset Infrastructure
HSC Digital is adopting a "multi-jurisdictional regulatory strategy," with a presence in the UAE (DMCC/CMA), the broader GCC region, Hong Kong, and other global jurisdictions.
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Qubic Launches Third Phase of Dogecoin Mining, Accounting for 0.086% of DOGE Hashrate
Qubic has completed its full migration to Dogecoin mining, launching the third phase with DOGE hashrate accounting for 0.086%. The new system dedicates ASICs to mining and CPUs/GPUs to AI training, while repurchasing native token QU through DOGE sales.
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XRP On-Chain Data Releases Stabilization Signals, Price Still Below Holding Cost
XRP's current price of $1.4343 is below the on-chain average cost of $1.4862, with an MVRV ratio of 0.9613 indicating the market is in a fear zone. However, the recovery in on-chain activity, low exchange reserves, and manageable leverage risks suggest that the market is in a phase of range-bound consolidation and bottom accumulation, without forming a clear reversal signal yet.
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Can Ethereum Reach $250,000 Before Bitcoin? Institutional Analysis of Key Conditions
Etherealize report predicts ETH may reach $250,000 before Bitcoin, but requires large-scale institutional holdings and capturing the monetary premium of gold and Bitcoin.
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The Decade-Long Evolution of Perpetual Contracts: From Coin-Backed Original Sin to a Disaster-Driven History of Precision Risk Control
Over the past decade, perpetual contracts have evolved from a geek toy into the core of crypto derivatives, with daily trading volumes approaching $200 billion. Their precision risk control mechanisms were not pre-designed but were forced into existence by market disasters such as the OKEx liquidation event in 2018 and the "312" crash in 2020.
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XRP Approaches Key Resistance Zone at $1.50-$1.53, Analysts Call It the Final Corrective Wave
XRP is approaching the key resistance zone of $1.50-$1.53, which analysts describe as the final corrective wave. Whether it breaks through or not will determine the direction of its next move.
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Scaramucci: Bitcoin May Not See True Recovery Until October
SkyBridge Capital founder Scaramucci predicts that Bitcoin will not see a true recovery until October or November, with the current pullback aligning with the four-year cycle pattern; while ETF demand brings new buyers, it is suppressed by selling from whales and long-term holders, keeping prices in check.
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Eight Chinese government departments, including the central bank, issue document banning marketing services for virtual currency issuance and trading; Kelp has recovered 73,700 ETH, still has a shortfall of 89,500 ETH.
Eight Chinese government departments, including the central bank, issue document banning marketing services for virtual currency trading; Kelp recovers 73,700 ETH, still has a shortfall of 89,500 ETH.
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6MV Founder: Despite Chaos in 2026 Crypto Market, Still Actively Investing
6MV founder Mike Dudas believes that although the 2026 crypto market faces hacker attacks and tightening regulations, improved fundamentals provide opportunities for investors. He plans to continue investing and is optimistic about the stablecoin-as-a-service market.
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DeepSeek V4 Open Source Ignites Community, Intel Surges 20% After Hours
The open-source release of DeepSeek V4 has sparked heated discussions in the community, with Intel's after-hours stock price surging 20%. AI chip demand drives AMD up 60% in a month, while Bitcoin ETFs continue to see net inflows but face significant short-term profit-taking pressure.
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Balancer Hacker Swaps 7,000 ETH for 204.7 BTC via THORChain
The Balancer hacker swapped 7,000 ETH for 204.7 BTC via THORChain, worth approximately $15.88 million.
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STRC Falls Below Par Value, MicroStrategy's High-Interest Financing Model for Buying Coins Encounters Obstacles
STRC falls below the $100 par value, MicroStrategy's model of issuing high-interest bonds to buy coins faces obstacles, as high inflation and crypto market panic risk closing the financing channel.
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DeFi Self-Rescue Experiment: Aave Leads Formation of Industry Bailout Fund
Aave founder leads the formation of the 'DeFi United' bailout fund, personally contributing 5,000 ETH to cover the $160 million bad debt gap caused by the KelpDAO cross-chain bridge vulnerability. However, the total commitments from all parties still fall short by approximately 25,000 ETH. If the gap cannot be filled, it could trigger rsETH de-pegging and a chain liquidation risk across the DeFi ecosystem.
BroadChainJustin Sun Sues WLFI: Four Shocking Details Hidden in the 52-Page Complaint
Justin Sun has sued Trump-affiliated WLFI, accusing its executives of fraud, theft, and secretly upgrading token contracts to freeze his WLFI tokens, while also disclosing co-founder Chase Herro's fraud history and tax issues.
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M2 and Bitcoin Relationship Misunderstood, Analyst Says Downtrend Not Over
Analyst points out that the relationship between M2 and Bitcoin is misunderstood. With M2 not yet peaking, Bitcoin's downtrend may be far from over.
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Dogecoin Open Interest Surpasses $1.2 Billion, Can the Rally Continue?
Dogecoin open interest breaks $1.2 billion, hitting a two-month high; analysts say a rise of over 40% is possible after holding the $0.07 support level.
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Kelp Discloses rsETH Recovery Progress: 73,700 ETH Recovered, Shortfall of Approximately 89,500 ETH
Kelp discloses rsETH recovery progress, with 73,700 ETH recovered and a remaining shortfall of approximately 89,500 ETH.
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KelpDAO Discloses rsETH Recovery Progress, Remaining Gap of Approximately 89,500 ETH
KelpDAO discloses rsETH recovery progress, with an initial gap of 163,200 ETH and currently approximately 89,500 ETH remaining.
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X402 Protocol: Payment Infrastructure and Trust Layer Reconstruction for the AI Agent Economy
The x402 protocol embeds payments into HTTP requests, enabling an automated closed loop for AI agents to purchase APIs, data, and computing power on a per-use basis, but relies on supplementary protocols like ERC-8004 to address the lack of a trust layer.
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