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Ethereum Foundation will sell 5,000 ETH and convert the funds into stablecoins for grants and charity
The Ethereum Foundation announced that on April 8, it will convert 5,000 ETH into stablecoins using the TWAP function on the CoWSwap platform. The funds will be used to support scientific research, grant issuance, and charitable donations.

Morpho has launched the beta version of Morpho Agents for working with smart contracts through commands in plain language.
The Morpho lending protocol announced the launch of the beta version of Morpho Agents. The tool allows developers and companies to integrate smart contracts more quickly and create Morpho-based products using plain language commands. Currently, Ethereum and Base Chain networks are supported.

Jupiter has opened applications for active staking payouts for the 1st quarter of 2026
Jupiter announced the start of accepting applications for the (ASR) active staking reward for the 1st quarter of 2026. Participants who meet the eligibility requirements will be allocated a total of 50 million JUP; applications can be submitted until July 8, 2026.

Polymarket has acquired Brahma to strengthen crypto and DeFi infrastructure
Polymarket announced the completion of the acquisition of Brahma, a DeFi infrastructure company. The integration is expected to enhance trading reliability on Polymarket, accelerate order execution, improve capital utilization, simplify onboarding for new users, and strengthen interoperability between blockchain networks.

🏦 Six Swiss banks have partnered to test a Swiss franc-pegged stablecoin.
UBS, PostFinance, Sygnum, Raiffeisen, ZKB, and BCV will jointly create a sandbox with Swiss Stablecoin AG to test use cases for the asset and develop the digital money ecosystem.

Solana projects will receive a unified response system to hacks
The non-profit organization Solana Foundation introduced the STRIDE security framework and the Incident Response Network SIRN.
The STRIDE initiative was developed in collaboration with Web3 firm Asymmetric Research and is a "structured program for assessing, monitoring, and enhancing security measures for Solana projects."
At the same time, the foundation announced the creation of SIRN, which will unite security companies for rapid response to hacking attacks on the Solana network in real-time.
Participants will share threat infor

On April 8, the Bitcoin Core development team will demonstrate the “attack blocks” of the first cryptocurrency on the Signet testnet.
Specifically designed blockchain units require significantly more time for validation.
The main goal is to show the seriousness of four consensus vulnerabilities. They are intended to be addressed by the Great Consensus Cleanup with BIP-54.
This Bitcoin improvement proposal involves a batch soft fork to clean up the consensus of the first cryptocurrency network. One major update will fix several protocol weaknesses at once:
1)Fixing the “time distortion” a

Fox Corporation announced a sponsored integration with Kalshi, through which real-time prediction market data will be added to four of its main platforms.
Highlights:
Starting April 7, 2026, Fox Corporation will integrate Kalshi's prediction market data into FOX News, FOX Business, FOX Weather, and FOX One.
Kalshi, which attracts millions of visitors each month, with about 70% visiting the site solely to view forecasts, gains access to nearly 200 million monthly Fox viewers.
Fox joins CNN and CNBC in implementing Kalshi data, indicating that prediction markets are becoming a standard tool for

Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $471 million during yesterday's trading session as Bitcoin rose to $70 ,000.
For comparison, the total inflows into all ETFs worldwide last week amounted to only $224 million. Bitcoin funds saw an inflow of just $107 million, while XRP instruments received $119 million. Amid the overall inflow, Ethereum derivatives saw outflows of $52 million.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said there is new competition in the financial sector
Dimon emphasized that artificial intelligence, data processing, and automation will play a key role in the future of financial services. Banks that can effectively implement these tools will gain a significant advantage. This is because they will be able to speed up operations, reduce costs, and improve service quality.
Against this backdrop, JPMorgan is developing its own technology directions. One of the key projects remains the Kinexys platform, intended for fast settlements without intermediaries. It is aime

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Chaos Labs Ends Partnership with Aave
Chaos Labs has terminated its partnership with Aave after the parties failed to agree on the future collaboration framework in risk management and financing. Disagreements intensified ahead of the launch of Aave V4, where differences in approaches became critical.
Chaos Labs proposed to strengthen its role and concentrate risk management functions within a single counterparty. However, Aave did not support this initiative.
The collaboration between the companies began in November 2022. Chaos Labs was responsible for risk an

👾 The Solana Foundation has introduced the STRIDE security framework and the SIRN incident response network.
STRIDE was developed in collaboration with analytical firm Asymmetric Research — it is an open assessment system based on eight criteria, with results publicly available for users. STRIDE will continuously monitor operational security and active threats, covering expenses related to this initiative.
SIRN will unite security companies for real-time response to hacker attacks on the Solana network.

⚙️ Polymarket will introduce a new trading stack — an order execution system, upgraded smart contracts, and its own collateral token, Polymarket USD, backed 1:1 by USDC from Circle.
"The most significant infrastructure update since the platform's launch" will take place in the coming weeks.

North Korean agents spent seven years secretly writing code for leading DeFi projects, MetaMask developer Taylor Monahan said.
Many IT workers have been creating protocols you know and love since the “DeFi summer.” Seven years of blockchain development experience on their resumes is no lie.
Among the people involved from КНДР, the expert singled out SushiSwap, Thorchain, Fantom, Shib, Yearn, Floki, and many other projects. Blockchain detective ZachXBT joined the discussion, calling Lazarus Group an umbrella term for all hackers supported by Северной Кореей.
Job postings, schemes on LinkedIn, e

📊 Shares of AI startup Anthropic have become the most sought-after on the secondary market, while OpenAI shares are losing appeal for buyers. TechCrunch reports this, citing Glen Anderson, president of the investment bank Rainmaker Securities.
Next Round Capital CEO told Bloomberg that potential buyers are ready to invest $2 млрд in the startup. For comparison: current shareholders of OpenAI cannot realize their assets even for $600 млн.
One of the factors behind the sharp surge in interest in Anthropic is the company’s standoff with the U.S. Department of Defense.
Against the backdrop of com

The BTC network has revived: the daily number of transactions has reached its highest point since November 2024.
CryptoQuant reports that the BTC network activity index has recovered after several months of decline, and the daily transaction volume has increased to approximately 615,000 — the highest since November 2024. Meanwhile, network fees remain low, allowing exchanges and large holders to consolidate UTXOs and redistribute funds. Analysts note that part of the activity increase is related to technical operations, not just organic demand.#btc

Indonesia Convicts Three Individuals in Terrorism Financing Case via Cryptocurrency
Indonesian authorities have found three individuals guilty of using cryptocurrency to finance terrorism, reports TRM Labs. The investigation linked their wallet addresses to a network associated with ISIS through blockchain transaction analysis; one of the suspects transferred over 49,000 USDT in 15 transactions to a foreign exchange. According to TRM Labs, this may be one of the first cases in Southeast Asia where blockchain data served as key evidence.