The Russian Central Bank plans to conduct a study on the feasibility of creating a Russian stablecoin by 2026.

Brent crude oil surged and then pulled back; technical signals suggest the $55 target is still within reach

Brent crude oil prices have seen increased volatility recently. Driven by geopolitical factors and technical signals, oil prices have been trading in a range between $100 and $119. Technical analysis shows a double-top formation; if it breaks below the $107 support level, it could potentially reach a $55 target. Investors need to watch supply dynamics in the Strait of Hormuz to gauge the next direction.

Alabama Grants DAOs Legal Recognition, Pioneering a New Milestone for U.S. Decentralized Organizations

Alabama has officially granted decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) legal standing, becoming the second state to recognize DAOs as legal entities. The newly passed DUNA Act provides DAOs with limited liability protection, reducing operational risk, increasing trust, enabling interaction with traditional businesses, and driving innovations in blockchain governance. This move marks a new stage in which decentralized finance gains legal recognition in the real economy.

Taiwan is considering establishing a Bitcoin reserve to address geopolitical and financial risks

As global uncertainty increases, Taiwan is considering establishing a Bitcoin reserve to strengthen financial resilience, ensure autonomy, and hedge geopolitical risks. Despite facing price volatility and regulatory challenges, successful implementation would boost demand for Bitcoin and provide a reference for other countries.

Trump vows to “cripple” Iran, with Bitcoin, gold, and U.S. stocks all falling in tandem

After Trump made remarks about the Middle East situation, it led to a sharp drop in Bitcoin, gold, and U.S. stocks. Bitcoin briefly fell to $66,250. Market sentiment was influenced jointly by geopolitical tensions and institutional fund flows, and investors need to be wary of volatility risks.

Market defensive sentiment is intensifying! K33: “Shorting the Bitcoin ETF” positions are approaching a new high

K33’s research report indicates that the Bitcoin market is in a high-alert state due to weak coin prices, geopolitical risks, and threats from quantum computing, leading to a sharp increase in short positions. Vetle Lunde notes that persistently negative funding rates continue to reflect the market being overly crowded, which could signal that a turnaround may be on the way. At the same time, trading volume and volatility typically decline during holidays, affecting market liquidity.

Drift Protocol was hacked, resulting in a loss of 285 million US dollars.

On April 1, 2026, Drift Protocol in the Solana ecosystem was hacked, resulting in losses of about $285 million. The attacker obtained administrator permissions for a multisig wallet, swiftly withdrew funds, and transferred them cross-chain to Ethereum, becoming the largest single security incident in the DeFi space. The investigation found that the attack was caused by a multisig management configuration flaw: the lack of a time-lock mechanism allowed the attacker to execute malicious actions immediately. The incident caused Drift’s total value locked to drop sharply, significantly impacting the Solana ecosystem.