On April 4, Jin10 reported that despite the Middle East conflict posing a significant new risk to Japan's economic outlook, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Bank of Japan to continue raising interest rates. According to Jin10, the IMF's recommendation comes as the market widely anticipates a potential rate hike by the Bank of Japan as early as April. The conflict-driven rise in oil prices and the weakening yen have increased import costs, exacerbating inflationary pressures in Japan. The IMF stated that although economic growth is expected to slow, partly due to the war in Iran, moderate wage growth will support consumer spending. The risks to Japan's economic outlook and inflation are broadly balanced, with inflation projected to return to the Bank of Japan's 2% target level by 2027. As core inflation gradually aligns with the central bank's target, the IMF suggests that Japan should continue gradual rate hikes in a flexible, well-communicated, and data-dependent manner, moving towards a neutral interest rate level. Furthermore, the IMF emphasized the importance of maintaining a flexible exchange rate mechanism, as it serves as a reliable buffer against external shocks.

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On April 4, a groundbreaking demonstration took place at the BOSS Summit in Dharamsala, India, showcasing a Bitcoin transaction conducted entirely without internet access. According to BlockBeats, developer Bala executed the transaction using Mesh Radio, a wireless mesh network based on Meshtastic LoRa technology, bypassing traditional internet service providers, Wi-Fi, and cellular data. The transaction was broadcast in real-time via radio waves directly into the Bitcoin mempool, completing the process from 'Off-Grid' to 'On-Chain.' This demonstration highlighted Bitcoin's resilience as an unseizable currency, particularly useful in scenarios involving censorship, internet outages, disasters, or uncertain times. Bitshala officials emphasized that this is what they mean by building an unseizable currency for uncertain times. The relevant open-source repository has been made available, supporting the connection between Meshtastic devices and Bitcoin Core. It allows transaction data to be split into small packets, transmitted hop-by-hop across mesh nodes, and ultimately broadcast by an exit node to the global Bitcoin network. The demonstration has sparked significant discussion within the community, being seen as a landmark advancement in the integration of mesh radio technology with Bitcoin. It proves that the Bitcoin network can maintain basic functionality even when traditional communication infrastructure fails.

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has entered its second month, posing a significant risk of exacerbating the global oil shortage crisis. According to BlockBeats, the disruption has severely restricted the transportation of oil and natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz, reducing global supply by approximately one-fifth. This interruption has not only driven up fuel prices but also strained the supply of petrochemical products essential for manufacturing everyday items such as shoes, clothing, and plastic bags. As the prices of materials like plastic, rubber, and polyester rise, the pressure is spreading across consumer markets. Asia, home to over half of the world's manufacturing and heavily reliant on imported oil and commodities, is experiencing the most significant impact. Dan Martin, co-head of business intelligence at Deloitte Xianchi Advisory, noted that the effects will quickly extend to all goods, including beer, noodles, chips, toys, and cosmetics, due to the increasing difficulty in sourcing plastic bottle caps, transport pallets, snack packaging bags, and containers. Martin further explained that adhesives used in footwear and furniture, industrial lubricants for machinery, paints, and solvents required for cleaning processes are also dependent on petroleum-derived products.

Google researchers point out that by 2029, quantum computers may be able to break through the security systems of mainstream blockchains. Currently, as many as 6.9 million Bitcoins are vulnerable to being cracked by quantum computing power because their public keys are exposed.

A Nevada judge ruled that Kalshi's sports betting prediction market products are "materially indistinguishable" from betting activities, extending the previously issued temporary injunction and granting a preliminary injunction filed by the state's betting regulator, prohibiting Kalshi from continuing to offer related contract services in the state until further proceedings. The injunction, initially issued on March 20, covers sports, entertainment, and election-related prediction markets. The regulator believes the products should be governed by state betting laws, while Kalshi argues that they fall under federally regulated derivatives markets. The question of regulatory jurisdiction remains unresolved. (CoinDesk)

JPMorgan Chase has announced its American Dream initiative, which aims to provide $80 billion in financing to small businesses across the United States. According to NS3.AI, the program is designed to support underserved communities, with a particular focus on minority-owned and low-to-moderate income businesses. This initiative is part of the bank's broader effort to promote economic growth and inclusivity in areas that have historically faced financial challenges.

A Nevada judge has extended a temporary ban on Kalshi's sports-related contracts, indicating plans to grant a preliminary injunction requested by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. According to NS3.AI, the judge prolonged the restraining order initially issued on March 20 by an additional two weeks to finalize the language of the injunction. The original order also prohibited entertainment and election-related bets.

On Apr 04, 2026, 06:50 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has crossed the 67,000 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 67,001.039063 USDT, with a narrowed 0.34% increase in 24 hours.

Bitcoin continues to trade between $60,000 and $74,000 for the second consecutive month following its February low. According to NS3.AI, analysts are split on the asset's future trajectory. Michael van de Poppe suggests that a break above $71,000 could enhance momentum, while other experts caution that reaching the next all-time high might take more time.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on the 4th local time that it successfully shot down an enemy MQ-1 drone over Isfahan Province. According to Odaily, the IRGC's public relations department confirmed the incident, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region. The MQ-1 drone, known for its reconnaissance capabilities, was intercepted as it entered Iranian airspace. The IRGC has not disclosed the origin of the drone or provided further details on the operation. This event underscores the heightened security measures and vigilance maintained by Iran's military forces.

Nasdaq-listed mining company Bitdeer has disclosed its latest Bitcoin holdings data. According to Odaily, as of the week ending April 3, Bitdeer produced 149.7 BTC through mining activities, all of which have been sold, resulting in the company currently holding zero Bitcoin.

Just now, global AI giant Anthropic officially issued an ultimatum: starting at 3:00 PM Eastern Time on April 4th, it will forcibly remove OpenClaw from the whitelist of Claude subscription services! Developers worldwide are stunned.

On April 3, 2026, Coinglass, which calls itself the crypto Bloomberg, released its Q1 2026 crypto market share research report.

Jinse Finance launches its cryptocurrency and blockchain industry daily news report, "Jinse Morning 8," issue 3016, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.

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When mining no longer generates sufficient economic returns, a rational business decision would naturally be to shift resources; however, if this trend continues to spread, the question of who will bear the long-term costs of maintaining the Bitcoin network will become an issue that cannot be ignored.

Jinse Finance launches the "Jinse Web3.0 Daily," providing you with the latest and fastest news on MEME, DeFi, DAO, NFT, and the metaverse industry.

In the past two days, there has been much discussion in the market about a group of high-tech companies that may go public this year, including OpenAI and Anthropic.

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