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Current is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol built on the Sui network, focused on capital-efficient lending and structured financial products. The platform features an isolated-margin architecture and one-click "Multiply" functions that automate the looping of asset positions to adjust leverage. By utilizing a combination of shared and isolated asset pools, the protocol provides risk management tools designed to prevent cross-market contagion while offering users options for collateral management and yield generation.
Anthropic Receives VC Investment Intentions Valuing Up to $800 Billion, Far Exceeding Current Valuation
Odaily News Anthropic has recently received investment intentions from multiple venture capital institutions, with some offers valuing the company as high as $800 billion, significantly above its current valuation level.Previously, Anthropic completed a funding round in February of this year with a valuation of approximately $380 billion; meanwhile, secondary market data from Caplight indicates its valuation has risen to around $688 billion. Data shows the company's annualized revenue has grown to approximately $30 billion, a substantial increase from the end of last year.Market participants stated that with the rapid development of AI models and related products, investor attention on Anthropic continues to rise, and the company is also seen as a potential IPO candidate. (Business Insider)
STRC Perpetual Preferred Shares Record $1.1 Billion in Daily Trading Volume, Continuously Fueling the Engine for BTC Accumulation
Odaily News Bitcoin treasury company Strategy's perpetual preferred shares, STRC, recorded approximately $1.1 billion in trading volume on April 13, representing a nearly 47% increase from the previous record. This has become a core financing tool for the company to accelerate its Bitcoin accumulation. Strategy raises capital by selling preferred shares like STRC and uses the funds for high-frequency Bitcoin purchases.Data shows that Strategy recently purchased 13,927 BTC for approximately $1 billion, bringing its total holdings to 780,897 BTC. The related funds primarily came from the issuance of over 10 million STRC shares. Within the overall capital plan, STRC, along with STRK, STRF, STRD, and common stock financing, constitutes its "42/42" financing framework. The goal is to raise $84 billion by 2027 for continuous Bitcoin purchases. Current market views suggest that STRC is gradually becoming the dominant instrument within this financing system. (The Block)
April 29th, the nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair will be put to a full vote in the Senate
on Sunday that after the Department of Justice concluded its investigation into Powell, Republican Senator Thom Tillis dropped his opposition to Kevin Warsh's Federal Reserve Chair nomination confirmation process. The Senate Banking Committee ultimately voted 13 to 11 in favor of sending Kevin Warsh's nomination as Federal Reserve Chair to a full Senate vote. According to the official website of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, the vote is scheduled for April 29th at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.On the same day, the Federal Open Market Committee will also announce its latest interest rate decision. Current Chair Jerome Powell will preside over his 63rd—and potentially final—press conference since taking the helm of the Federal Reserve eight years ago. Powell's term as Federal Reserve Chair expires on May 15th, but his term as a Board member runs until January 31, 2028. Whether Powell will also step down from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors has become a key focus for the market.
South Korean digital bank K Bank partners with Ripple to advance blockchain-based cross-border remittance technology validation
According to Insight Korea, South Korea’s digital bank K Bank has established a strategic partnership with blockchain company Ripple to advance the validation of next-generation blockchain-based cross-border remittance technologies. The two parties will focus on evaluating optimization opportunities in remittance speed, cost structure, and transaction transparency through Ripple’s Global Payments Network and infrastructure. Current collaboration includes a digital wallet proof-of-concept, joint development of cross-border remittance models, and expansion into the digital assets domain. The ongoing Phase II testing simulates connecting banks’ internal systems with customer accounts and tests on-chain fund transfers to the United Arab Emirates and Thailand. K Bank is also evaluating Ripple’s SaaS-based digital wallet, Palisade, to enhance compliance and deployment efficiency.
Aurise Foundation Launches XAUE, Offering Yield-Bearing Treasury Functionality for Tether Gold
Odaily News Aurise Foundation announced the launch of the yield-bearing gold token XAUE on Ethereum, designed to serve as a yield-bearing treasury for Tether Gold (XAU₮). XAUE targets compliant institutional participants, introducing crypto-native yield to traditional non-yielding gold through quantitative strategies and institutional lending, transforming it into a programmable and capital-efficient on-chain asset.Current ecosystem partners Aurelion and Antalpha have jointly contributed 16,052 XAU₮ (approximately $76 million) to XAUE. The protocol employs an exchange rate growth model, where the gold value pegged to each XAUE increases as yields accumulate, and it will integrate with more decentralized finance protocols such as DEXs in the future.
U.S. Senator: Warsh is the First Unethical Federal Reserve Chair Nominee During Trump's Current Term
Odaily News After Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh submitted documents to the Senate disclosing his assets, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren pointed out that he did not fully reveal his wealth status. Two personal assets, each listed as worth "over $50 million," belong to a financial instrument named the "Juggernaut Fund."Elizabeth Warren stated that Warsh is the first Federal Reserve Chair nominee who does not meet ethical standards and is also the first nominee during Trump's current term who is unethical. According to a spokesperson for the Senate Banking Committee, the Congressional Research Service has confirmed Kevin Warsh's "non-compliant" status, and he currently indeed does not meet ethical standards. As of now, Kevin Warsh has declined to comment. (Politico)
Aave Proposal: Significantly Increase USDC Slope 2 to 50% to Alleviate Liquidity Crisis
According to the Aave Governance Forum, Gordon Liao, a Circle team member, has submitted an ARFC proposal recommending a two-step adjustment to the USDC interest rate model parameters on Aave v3 Ethereum Core to address the current liquidity shortage in the USDC pool. Current context: Following the rsETH incident on April 18, the USDC pool utilization has remained persistently near 100%, with available liquidity falling below $3 million. The borrowing rate has been stuck at the 14% cap for an extended period, and the pool’s total supply has contracted by approximately $60 million over the past 24 hours. As a result, the market is unable to clear via price mechanisms. The proposal’s core measures are as follows: Step 1 (to be executed immediately by Risk Administrators): Increase Slope 2 from 10% to 40%, decrease the optimal utilization rate from 92% to 87%, and temporarily suspend the Slope 2 risk oracle for USDC. Step 2 (to be completed within 5–7 days via governance vote): Further increase Slope 2 to 50% and reduce the optimal utilization rate to 85%. The proposal argues that many current borrowers are insensitive to interest rates and primarily borrow to bypass withdrawal queues and exit positions. Active leverage, meanwhile, is key to attracting new suppliers. Raising the maximum supply rate to the 40%–50% range is expected to draw in USDC liquidity within hours, driving utilization below the kink point and restoring the market’s normal clearing functionality.
Arkham: Identified Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF On-Chain Address, Current Bitcoin Holdings 1,348 BTC
Odaily News Arkham posted on the X platform, stating that it has identified the on-chain wallet address of Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT), becoming the first platform to publicly identify the on-chain BTC holdings of this ETF, enabling users to track fund inflows and outflows in real-time.It is reported that the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF was listed on NYSE Arca on April 8, with Coinbase and BNY Mellon serving as custodians. According to Arkham tracking data, it currently holds 1,348 BTC, valued at approximately $103.92 million.
Analyst: Bitcoin’s Key “Value Zone” Emerges—Current Volatility May Present a Cycle-Level Entry Opportunity
Crypto analyst Ali published a detailed analysis on X, arguing that rather than debating whether Bitcoin has hit its bottom, market participants should focus on whether the current volatility represents a “generation-defining entry opportunity.” Based on long-term trend lines, on-chain liquidity, and cost distribution metrics, Ali delineates the core “value range” for this cycle. On the support side, the UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD) shows a significant concentration of coins in the $63,111–$70,685 range, forming the current primary support zone; if price breaks below $63,111, the market may enter a liquidity vacuum. From a long-term perspective, Bitcoin is approaching the key upward trend line from the past decade (approximately $56,000–$60,000), a level historically associated with accumulation phases preceding major rallies.
April 29th, the nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair will be put to a full vote in the Senate
on Sunday that after the Department of Justice concluded its investigation into Powell, Republican Senator Thom Tillis dropped his opposition to Kevin Warsh's Federal Reserve Chair nomination confirmation process. The Senate Banking Committee ultimately voted 13 to 11 in favor of sending Kevin Warsh's nomination as Federal Reserve Chair to a full Senate vote. According to the official website of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, the vote is scheduled for April 29th at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.On the same day, the Federal Open Market Committee will also announce its latest interest rate decision. Current Chair Jerome Powell will preside over his 63rd—and potentially final—press conference since taking the helm of the Federal Reserve eight years ago. Powell's term as Federal Reserve Chair expires on May 15th, but his term as a Board member runs until January 31, 2028. Whether Powell will also step down from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors has become a key focus for the market.
South Korean digital bank K Bank partners with Ripple to advance blockchain-based cross-border remittance technology validation
According to Insight Korea, South Korea’s digital bank K Bank has established a strategic partnership with blockchain company Ripple to advance the validation of next-generation blockchain-based cross-border remittance technologies. The two parties will focus on evaluating optimization opportunities in remittance speed, cost structure, and transaction transparency through Ripple’s Global Payments Network and infrastructure. Current collaboration includes a digital wallet proof-of-concept, joint development of cross-border remittance models, and expansion into the digital assets domain. The ongoing Phase II testing simulates connecting banks’ internal systems with customer accounts and tests on-chain fund transfers to the United Arab Emirates and Thailand. K Bank is also evaluating Ripple’s SaaS-based digital wallet, Palisade, to enhance compliance and deployment efficiency.
Aurise Foundation Launches XAUE, Offering Yield-Bearing Treasury Functionality for Tether Gold
Odaily News Aurise Foundation announced the launch of the yield-bearing gold token XAUE on Ethereum, designed to serve as a yield-bearing treasury for Tether Gold (XAU₮). XAUE targets compliant institutional participants, introducing crypto-native yield to traditional non-yielding gold through quantitative strategies and institutional lending, transforming it into a programmable and capital-efficient on-chain asset.Current ecosystem partners Aurelion and Antalpha have jointly contributed 16,052 XAU₮ (approximately $76 million) to XAUE. The protocol employs an exchange rate growth model, where the gold value pegged to each XAUE increases as yields accumulate, and it will integrate with more decentralized finance protocols such as DEXs in the future.
Aave Proposal: Significantly Increase USDC Slope 2 to 50% to Alleviate Liquidity Crisis
According to the Aave Governance Forum, Gordon Liao, a Circle team member, has submitted an ARFC proposal recommending a two-step adjustment to the USDC interest rate model parameters on Aave v3 Ethereum Core to address the current liquidity shortage in the USDC pool. Current context: Following the rsETH incident on April 18, the USDC pool utilization has remained persistently near 100%, with available liquidity falling below $3 million. The borrowing rate has been stuck at the 14% cap for an extended period, and the pool’s total supply has contracted by approximately $60 million over the past 24 hours. As a result, the market is unable to clear via price mechanisms. The proposal’s core measures are as follows: Step 1 (to be executed immediately by Risk Administrators): Increase Slope 2 from 10% to 40%, decrease the optimal utilization rate from 92% to 87%, and temporarily suspend the Slope 2 risk oracle for USDC. Step 2 (to be completed within 5–7 days via governance vote): Further increase Slope 2 to 50% and reduce the optimal utilization rate to 85%. The proposal argues that many current borrowers are insensitive to interest rates and primarily borrow to bypass withdrawal queues and exit positions. Active leverage, meanwhile, is key to attracting new suppliers. Raising the maximum supply rate to the 40%–50% range is expected to draw in USDC liquidity within hours, driving utilization below the kink point and restoring the market’s normal clearing functionality.
Zonda Exchange Discloses 4,500 BTC Cold Wallet Addresses; Funds Cannot Be Accessed Due to Failure to Transfer Private Keys
According to Cointelegraph, Polish cryptocurrency exchange Zonda is mired in a withdrawal crisis. Current CEO Przemysław Kral released a video statement disclosing for the first time a cold wallet address holding approximately 4,503 BTC (currently valued at roughly $334 million), stating that the private key for this wallet was never transferred during the company’s leadership transition. Kral explained that the private key should have been handed over by Zonda’s founder and former CEO, Sylwester Suszek—but Suszek has been missing since March 2022. Kral denied allegations of fund misappropriation, asserting that Suszek’s disappearance itself proves his innocence. Earlier, blockchain platform Recoveris published an analytical report indicating a sharp decline in Zonda’s hot wallet balances—suggesting insolvency—and triggering a wave of withdrawal requests. Zonda typically processes around 100,000 withdrawals annually, yet received over 25,000 such requests within just a few hours around April 6. Kral stated that the company will pursue legal action against these false accusations and reaffirmed its commitment to fulfilling its financial obligations to customers.
Analyst: Bitcoin’s Key “Value Zone” Emerges—Current Volatility May Present a Cycle-Level Entry Opportunity
Crypto analyst Ali published a detailed analysis on X, arguing that rather than debating whether Bitcoin has hit its bottom, market participants should focus on whether the current volatility represents a “generation-defining entry opportunity.” Based on long-term trend lines, on-chain liquidity, and cost distribution metrics, Ali delineates the core “value range” for this cycle. On the support side, the UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD) shows a significant concentration of coins in the $63,111–$70,685 range, forming the current primary support zone; if price breaks below $63,111, the market may enter a liquidity vacuum. From a long-term perspective, Bitcoin is approaching the key upward trend line from the past decade (approximately $56,000–$60,000), a level historically associated with accumulation phases preceding major rallies.
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April 29th, the nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair will be put to a full vote in the Senate
on Sunday that after the Department of Justice concluded its investigation into Powell, Republican Senator Thom Tillis dropped his opposition to Kevin Warsh's Federal Reserve Chair nomination confirmation process. The Senate Banking Committee ultimately voted 13 to 11 in favor of sending Kevin Warsh's nomination as Federal Reserve Chair to a full Senate vote. According to the official website of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, the vote is scheduled for April 29th at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.On the same day, the Federal Open Market Committee will also announce its latest interest rate decision. Current Chair Jerome Powell will preside over his 63rd—and potentially final—press conference since taking the helm of the Federal Reserve eight years ago. Powell's term as Federal Reserve Chair expires on May 15th, but his term as a Board member runs until January 31, 2028. Whether Powell will also step down from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors has become a key focus for the market.
South Korean digital bank K Bank partners with Ripple to advance blockchain-based cross-border remittance technology validation
According to Insight Korea, South Korea’s digital bank K Bank has established a strategic partnership with blockchain company Ripple to advance the validation of next-generation blockchain-based cross-border remittance technologies. The two parties will focus on evaluating optimization opportunities in remittance speed, cost structure, and transaction transparency through Ripple’s Global Payments Network and infrastructure. Current collaboration includes a digital wallet proof-of-concept, joint development of cross-border remittance models, and expansion into the digital assets domain. The ongoing Phase II testing simulates connecting banks’ internal systems with customer accounts and tests on-chain fund transfers to the United Arab Emirates and Thailand. K Bank is also evaluating Ripple’s SaaS-based digital wallet, Palisade, to enhance compliance and deployment efficiency.
Aurise Foundation Launches XAUE, Offering Yield-Bearing Treasury Functionality for Tether Gold
Odaily News Aurise Foundation announced the launch of the yield-bearing gold token XAUE on Ethereum, designed to serve as a yield-bearing treasury for Tether Gold (XAU₮). XAUE targets compliant institutional participants, introducing crypto-native yield to traditional non-yielding gold through quantitative strategies and institutional lending, transforming it into a programmable and capital-efficient on-chain asset.Current ecosystem partners Aurelion and Antalpha have jointly contributed 16,052 XAU₮ (approximately $76 million) to XAUE. The protocol employs an exchange rate growth model, where the gold value pegged to each XAUE increases as yields accumulate, and it will integrate with more decentralized finance protocols such as DEXs in the future.
Aave Proposal: Significantly Increase USDC Slope 2 to 50% to Alleviate Liquidity Crisis
According to the Aave Governance Forum, Gordon Liao, a Circle team member, has submitted an ARFC proposal recommending a two-step adjustment to the USDC interest rate model parameters on Aave v3 Ethereum Core to address the current liquidity shortage in the USDC pool. Current context: Following the rsETH incident on April 18, the USDC pool utilization has remained persistently near 100%, with available liquidity falling below $3 million. The borrowing rate has been stuck at the 14% cap for an extended period, and the pool’s total supply has contracted by approximately $60 million over the past 24 hours. As a result, the market is unable to clear via price mechanisms. The proposal’s core measures are as follows: Step 1 (to be executed immediately by Risk Administrators): Increase Slope 2 from 10% to 40%, decrease the optimal utilization rate from 92% to 87%, and temporarily suspend the Slope 2 risk oracle for USDC. Step 2 (to be completed within 5–7 days via governance vote): Further increase Slope 2 to 50% and reduce the optimal utilization rate to 85%. The proposal argues that many current borrowers are insensitive to interest rates and primarily borrow to bypass withdrawal queues and exit positions. Active leverage, meanwhile, is key to attracting new suppliers. Raising the maximum supply rate to the 40%–50% range is expected to draw in USDC liquidity within hours, driving utilization below the kink point and restoring the market’s normal clearing functionality.
Iranian Foreign Minister: The United States and Israel Are Responsible for the Current Situation in the Strait of Hormuz
Odaily News According to Iranian media reports on the 22nd, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz is a direct result of the military strikes launched by the United States and Israel against a UN member state. The report said that Araghchi held a phone conversation with Italian Foreign Minister Tajani to exchange views on the developments in the regional situation and the security, legal, and economic impacts of the U.S.-Israeli military strikes against Iran. Araghchi said that Iran, as a coastal state of the Strait of Hormuz, has taken measures in accordance with international law to safeguard its national security from U.S.-Israeli aggression and threats. He emphasized that the resulting consequences for the global economy should be borne by the aggressors. Araghchi also stated that the U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities are unacceptable, and the silence of some European countries regarding such actions is undermining international law and non-proliferation mechanisms through this "double standard." Tajani emphasized that achieving peace and stability in the Persian Gulf region is crucial, and Italy is willing to play an active role in promoting overall regional stability. (Xinhua News Agency)
Arkham: Identified Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF On-Chain Address, Current Bitcoin Holdings 1,348 BTC
Odaily News Arkham posted on the X platform, stating that it has identified the on-chain wallet address of Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT), becoming the first platform to publicly identify the on-chain BTC holdings of this ETF, enabling users to track fund inflows and outflows in real-time.It is reported that the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF was listed on NYSE Arca on April 8, with Coinbase and BNY Mellon serving as custodians. According to Arkham tracking data, it currently holds 1,348 BTC, valued at approximately $103.92 million.