Musk stated that the X platform will release a major AI algorithm update next week, and plans to open-source it simultaneously. (Cointelegraph)

According to official news, OKX Wallet has officially launched the Block Street (BSB) X Launch event on the OKX Boost product platform. Eligible users can participate to share a prize pool of 5.35M+ BSB. Block Street is a unified liquidity layer for on-chain capital markets, connecting traditional capital markets with decentralized finance (DeFi) and providing core infrastructure for the next generation of on-chain financial markets. OKX Wallet, as a leading one-stop Web3 portal, already supports over 140 popular public chains.

Aster today announced the official launch of its Aster Chain staking feature. This marks a core upgrade for the ASTER token, following airdrops and buyback programs, and is gradually building a closed-loop ecosystem that allows long-term holders to benefit from the protocol's growth. Starting today, users can delegate ASTER to validators and flexibly choose their lock-up period, earning weekly rewards through a dual mechanism of Base Rewards and Loyalty Rewards. • Base Rewards: Initially 150,000 ASTER. Users earn these rewards by delegating tokens to validators; the yield depends on the validator's transaction processing volume and the user's staking percentage. • Loyalty Rewards: Initially 300,000 ASTER, including additional subsidies from the platform's buyback program. Users can lock ASTER (up to 208 weeks) to exchange for veASTER; reward weighting is determined by the locked amount, lock-up period, and transaction volume. To ensure network security, Aster Chain initially partnered with Trust Wallet, BNB Chain, World Liberty Financial, Lista DAO, and PancakeSwap as validators, working with the Aster Foundation to safeguard node security. Users simply need to log in to the staking page, select a validator, enter the amount to stake, and confirm the lock-up period to complete the process. The staking cycle runs Monday through Sunday, UTC time. Users must complete their staking before 00:00 UTC on Monday to ensure eligibility for the next cycle's reward settlement. For detailed staking guidelines and technical instructions, please refer to the official documentation.

Binance Wallet announced that the second wave of the Binance Alpha Cysic (CYS) airdrop has begun. Users need to hold at least 240 points to participate, and a successful claim will consume 15 points. This airdrop operates on a first-come, first-served basis, with each user eligible to receive 60 CYS. If the reward pool is not fully allocated, the claim threshold will decrease by 5 points every 5 minutes. Users must complete the claim confirmation within 24 hours, otherwise it will be considered a forfeit.

Denmark reportedly implemented a contingency plan in January to counter potential U.S. military actions in Greenland. According to Ming Pao, the Danish media reported on Thursday that Denmark had deployed troops and transported explosives to the island. The plan included the possibility of damaging airport runways to prevent U.S. military transport aircraft from landing if necessary.

The European Central Bank's Governing Council member, François Villeroy de Galhau, has highlighted the constrained budgetary flexibility facing France. According to Jin10, Villeroy emphasized the limited room for maneuver in France's fiscal policy, underscoring the challenges the country faces in managing its budget effectively. This statement comes amid broader discussions on fiscal policies within the European Union, as member states navigate economic pressures and strive for financial stability.

The South Korean boy band BTS is set to perform with its full lineup at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, drawing an anticipated crowd of 170,000 to 260,000 people. According to RTHK, authorities have issued a Level 2 disaster crisis alert for the Jung-gu and Jongno-gu districts, effective from 7 a.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Sunday, marking the first time the government has issued such an alert for a specific event. The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has established a situation room at the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History near the stage to monitor and maintain safety and order. To ensure security, the police have deployed 7,000 officers and equipped them with anti-drone systems. Access control measures will be implemented in several buildings around the venue, and three nearby subway stations will be closed. Yonhap News Agency reports that the disaster crisis alert system is divided into four levels: attention, caution, alert, and severe, with Level 2 being the second lowest.

On March 20, local time, a spokesperson for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards was killed in an attack. According to Jin10, the incident has raised concerns about security and stability in the region. Further details about the circumstances of the attack and the identity of the assailants have not been disclosed. The Iranian government is expected to investigate the matter thoroughly to determine the motives behind the attack and to prevent future incidents. This development comes amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, highlighting the volatile nature of the geopolitical landscape.

The European Central Bank (ECB) will determine interest rate hikes based on specific circumstances at each meeting, according to ECB Governing Council member François Villeroy de Galhau. According to Jin10, Villeroy emphasized the importance of flexibility in monetary policy decisions, highlighting that the ECB will assess economic conditions and inflation trends before making any adjustments. This approach allows the ECB to respond effectively to changing economic dynamics and ensure that monetary policy remains aligned with its objectives. The decision-making process will consider various factors, including inflation rates and economic growth, to maintain stability in the eurozone.

The ongoing geopolitical tensions and sustained high energy prices could significantly increase the downside risks to global economic growth, according to Tang Yuxuan, Head of Asia Rates and FX Strategy at JPMorgan Private Bank. According to Ming Pao, this situation may shift market focus from "inflation pricing" to "recession risk," potentially highlighting gold's traditional role as a safe-haven and hedging asset. Tang further stated that JPMorgan continues to view gold as an effective portfolio diversification tool, given its low correlation with stocks and bonds. The bank maintains its year-end gold price outlook between $6,000 and $6,300 per ounce. If the geopolitical conflict does not trigger sustained safe-haven sentiment and a strong U.S. dollar, investors who previously felt they "missed the rally" might see the current pullback as an opportunity to gradually enter the market.

x402 may be threatened in the short term, since the channel advantages of MPP cold start are obvious. However, in the long run, x402 is the real innovation of the underlying protocol at the HTTP level.

Political tensions over cryptocurrency regulation are intensifying in South Korea as the country’s main opposition party moves to dismantle a long-delayed tax framework

A Coinbase Commerce page asked users to enter their 12-word seed phrases in a web form, raising serious security concerns. Experts warned this could help scammers create fake sites and trick users into giving away full access to their crypto funds.

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Fraudsters are sending fake FBI tokens on the Tron blockchain, asking users to verify their identity to avoid wallet freezes. The FBI warns users not to share personal information and to report any suspicious activity to its Internet Crime Complaint Center.

ChatGPT is the "steam engine," while OpenClaw is the "crankshaft and connecting rod" that will make AI more widespread.

Crypto.com is slashing 12% of its workforce as it accelerates a sweeping artificial intelligence overhaul — highlighting how automation is beginning to displace human roles across the crypto industry.

The market is currently shifting from "short-term geopolitical shocks" to "long-term conflict pricing," with some funds reconsidering Bitcoin as an "escape asset" in a war environment. However, short-term gains are still largely driven by liquidity and speculation.

Circle remains fundamentally a company that relies on reserve returns. Its profitability is driven more by the size of its stablecoin portfolio, reserve yield, and profit-sharing mechanisms than by monetization from software or payment services.

Animoca Brands has invested in Ava Labs and partnered with them to help grow projects on the Avalanche blockchain. The partnership will focus on Asia and the Middle East, supporting entertainment, digital identity, and tokenised real-world asset projects.