Paul Sztorc has proposed a Bitcoin hard fork named eCash, set for August 2026, which aims to replicate BTC balances on a new blockchain. According to NS3.AI, this proposal includes mirroring Satoshi Nakamoto's 1.1 million BTC-equivalent holdings. Sztorc mentioned that less than half of the Satoshi-equivalent eCash coins would be distributed to investors prior to the launch. However, the specific distribution mechanism remains unspecified, and the plan has faced criticism, with some labeling it as theft.

Mohamed A. El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, has stated that the price shocks resulting from the Middle East conflict have pushed market expectations towards an environment of prolonged high interest rates across almost all systemically important central banks, with the Bank of Japan being the notable exception. According to Jin10, despite recent convergence, the Bank of Japan's policy framework remains unique. El-Erian emphasized that the current situation is not merely a simple price shock but is also accompanied by negative demand shocks from 'second-round effects.' Beyond these direct economic impacts, there is a potential risk of financial instability spreading. He added that all these factors highlight the uncertainty of the outlook: central banks will face a series of difficult trade-offs, and he believes that these decisions will likely—or should—boil down to a stark question: Which mistake can we afford to make that is the least irreversible? For central banks with a single mandate, such as the Bank of England and the European Central Bank, this question is relatively easier to answer. However, for the Federal Reserve, which has a dual mandate, the situation is much more complex.

Japan's Nikkei 225 closed at 60,537.36 on Monday, marking the first time it has surpassed the 60,000 mark. According to NS3.AI, South Korea's KOSPI also set a record, closing at 6,615.03, with a notable increase of 2.15%. Both indexes achieved record closing highs, reflecting strong market performance.

Evan Tangeman was jailed for 70 months for helping launder money from a $263 million crypto theft ring. He worked with a group linked to Singapore figure Malone Lam, turning stolen crypto into cash and luxury goods.

Simon Dedic, founder of Moonrock Capital, shared his views on X regarding the role of insiders in prediction markets. According to Odaily, Dedic noted that while insiders often face criticism, their presence is essential for the functioning of prediction markets. He emphasized that insiders contribute to the accuracy of these markets, which is a fundamental aspect of their operation. Removing insiders, he argued, would not result in a fairer market but rather render it ineffective.

An Iranian lawmaker stated on Monday that if Iran's coastal security is threatened, the security of the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf will also be affected. According to Odaily, Fadahossein Maleki, a member of Iran's Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, accused the United States of hindering negotiation progress. He claimed that U.S. actions, including a maritime blockade, violate the ceasefire agreement. Maleki further asserted that Iran has full control over the Strait of Hormuz and is not seeking negotiations or a ceasefire.

Ben Pasternak, founder of the Solana ecosystem application Believe, has responded to allegations made by Evelyn Ha. According to Foresight News, Pasternak stated, "I have never choked anyone in my life. I am not a physically aggressive person, and most people would describe me as very gentle." He further claimed that Evelyn Ha was abusive towards him throughout their relationship and mentioned contacting several of her former partners who reportedly had similar experiences. The couple had sought intervention from a therapist, who was aware of Evelyn's repeated physical abuse towards him. Pasternak emphasized that he possesses substantial documentary evidence, including medical reports, letters from Evelyn admitting to violence, and photos of injuries, all of which will be presented in court. Previously, Foresight News reported that Ben Pasternak was arrested and charged with second-degree strangulation and third-degree assault, according to the New York Criminal Court.

According to Iran's International Television, an Iranian lawmaker stated on Monday that if Iran's coastal security is threatened, the security of the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf coast will also be affected. Fadahossein Maleki, a member of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, accused the United States of obstructing negotiations and stated that US measures, including a naval blockade, violated the ceasefire agreement. He added that Iran has complete control over the Strait of Hormuz and is not seeking negotiations or a ceasefire. (Jinshi)

Simon Dedic, founder of Moonrock Capital, wrote on X: "It's interesting that people are always so outraged about 'insiders' on Polymarket, completely ignoring the fact that prediction markets simply cannot function without them. Whether you like it or not, it is these insiders who make prediction markets more accurate; this is their core mechanism. Removing them will not give you a fairer market, but a useless one."

According to on-chain analyst Ai Yi, starting from the afternoon of April 23, Binance futures open interest rose from 2.31 billion DOGE to a peak of 3.23 billion DOGE, an increase of 920 million DOGE, approximately $100 million, representing a growth rate of 39.8%. During the same period, the price of DOGE only rose by a maximum of 5%.

The Nikkei 225 index closed up 821.18 points, or 1.38%, at 60,537.36 on Monday, April 27; the South Korean KOSPI index closed up 139.4 points, or 2.15%, at 6,615.03 on the same day, both setting new record closing highs. The Nikkei 225 index closed above 60,000 points for the first time. (Jinshi)

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The United States military is no longer just observing Bitcoin from the sidelines—it is now operating within the network itself.

OpenAI's goal is not just to create a better ChatGPT app, but to redefine the smartphone itself, from chips and operating systems to interaction paradigms.

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Binance has launched a new keyless “Agentic Wallet,” positioning it as a solution to one of the most pressing challenges in crypto: how to safely let AI systems control real user funds.

Scallop lost about 150,000 SUI after an attacker exploited an old rewards contract, while the main protocol and user funds were not affected. The bug let the attacker inflate rewards and drain the pool, showing risks from unused code still active on-chain.