U.S. President Donald Trump has received a briefing from military commanders regarding additional military strategies in Iran. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the ongoing discussions within the U.S. administration about potential actions in response to tensions in the region. The briefing comes amid heightened geopolitical concerns, with the U.S. evaluating its stance and possible responses to developments in Iran. The situation remains fluid, and further updates are expected as the administration considers its next steps.

Treasury yields held steady as oil prices traded significantly below their peak from Thursday. Wall Street Journal (Markets) posted on X, highlighting the recent stability in the bond market despite fluctuations in the energy sector. The oil market experienced a notable drop after reaching a high earlier in the week, impacting investor sentiment and market dynamics. Analysts are closely monitoring these developments as they assess potential implications for broader economic conditions. The stability in treasury yields suggests a cautious approach by investors amid ongoing volatility in commodity prices.

The assets truly adopted by DeFi are not the largest government bonds, but credit assets with more positive yield spreads.

The first JPEG protocol, pPEG, has been officially announced, and DApps are now officially opening their official Swap transaction portals. pPEG, based on BSC and Uniswap v4 mechanisms, combines integer transactions, on-chain hashing, and image generation logic. When users conduct eligible pPEG transactions, the system can generate a unique panda image based on on-chain parameters such as transaction data, wallet address, and block information. pPEG connects DeFi transactions, token liquidity, NFT collectibles, and on-chain generated art, giving every on-chain interaction of users visual value.

A recent buyback involving 25% of the circulating supply has sparked debate over its authenticity. According to PANews, the transaction has led to speculation about whether it represents genuine market demand or is a carefully orchestrated inventory maneuver. The situation has drawn attention from various stakeholders, prompting discussions on the implications for the market.

Binance Alpha is now listing UnifAI Network (UAI). Users holding at least 237 Binance Alpha Points are eligible to claim a token airdrop. Users can claim 95 UAI tokens on the Alpha event page, on a first-come, first-served basis. If the event continues, the point threshold will automatically decrease by 5 points every five minutes. Claiming the airdrop will cost 15 Binance Alpha Points. Users must claim within 24 hours on the Alpha event page.

Strategy has announced that it will maintain the May dividend on its STRC perpetual preferred stock at 11.5% for the third consecutive month. According to NS3.AI, the April volume-weighted average price (VWAP) was $99.76, which is close to the $100 par value that Strategy uses as a benchmark for the stock. Additionally, Strategy's common stock closed April at $165, marking a 33% increase and its first positive month in nine months.

Strategy (MSTR) announced that its perpetual preferred stock Stretch (STRC) will maintain its dividend yield at 11.5% in May, marking the third consecutive month that this level has remained unchanged. According to data, STRC's volume-weighted average price (VWAP) in April was $99.76, close to its par value of $100. Strategy positions STRC as a high-yield savings alternative, aiming to reduce volatility through monthly cash payments. Furthermore, Strategy common stock (MSTR) closed at $165 in April, a 33% increase, ending an eight-month losing streak that began in August 2025. Bitcoin also rose 12% in April, marking its best monthly performance since April 2025. Strategy is currently considering adjusting STRC's dividend frequency from monthly to bi-monthly to further smooth out price volatility. (CoinDesk)

Purrlend has reported a security incident involving its deployments on HyperEVM and MegaETH, resulting in a loss of approximately $1.52 million. According to ChainCatcher, attackers compromised the team's 2-of-3 multi-signature wallet, granting malicious EOA accounts permissions such as BRIDGE_ROLE. They exploited these permissions to mint unbacked pUSDm and pUSDC, using them as collateral to borrow assets from the pool. Purrlend has suspended the protocol, revoked the compromised permissions, and is collaborating with security teams, law enforcement, and cross-chain bridge partners to track and recover the funds.

Binance Wallet announced on X that UnifAI Network (UAI) is now available on Binance Alpha, offering users the opportunity to claim an airdrop of 95 UAI tokens. This initiative is accessible to users who possess at least 237 Binance Alpha Points, with the distribution operating on a first-come, first-served basis. The airdrop event is structured to adjust the score threshold automatically, decreasing by 5 points every five minutes if the reward pool is not fully distributed. This dynamic approach aims to facilitate broader participation among users with varying point balances. Participants should be aware that claiming the airdrop will consume 15 Binance Alpha Points from their accounts. To secure their tokens, users must confirm their claim on the Alpha Events page within a 24-hour window. Failure to do so will result in forfeiting the opportunity to receive the airdrop. This requirement underscores the importance of timely action to benefit from the event. The airdrop represents a strategic effort by Binance Alpha to engage its community and reward active participation through innovative token distribution mechanisms.

Artificial intelligence, Apple, technology, Naval: Apple is dead, SaaS is the next big thing. Golden Finance: What does your company have that AI can't replicate?

According to official news, MGBX will launch the MEGAUSDT perpetual contract trading pair on May 1, 2026 at 18:00 (SGT). Trading opening time: May 1, 2026, 18:00 (SGT). Leverage: Maximum supported 50x.

While Aave, the leading DeFi lending platform, is mired in the Kelp DAO hack, another established protocol, Sky, has not only attracted the attention of whales with real money, with its TVL surging by more than 25% in the past two weeks, but has also taken advantage of the momentum to launch two major initiatives.

Last night, DeepSeek multimodal researcher Chen Xiaokang tweeted on X, announcing DeepSeek's new paper on multimodal technology, "Thinking with Visual Primitives," and saying "Excited to release."

Cryptocurrency, the crypto market, it's too difficult—crypto becomes the most censored topic on X. Jinse Finance: What have the KOLs in the crypto circle been talking about in the past 24 hours?

Jinse Finance launches its cryptocurrency and blockchain industry daily news report, "Jinse Morning 8," issue 3043, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.

The next phase of digital assets will be less about a boom in consumer tokens and more about a competition around regulatory tracks.

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

The financial system is being rewired both externally and internally, and AI Agents will be among the first users to utilize this new pipeline on a large scale.

Eric Trump appeared on American Bitcoin's earnings call.