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The globally leading digital asset trading platform Gate has released its latest quarterly report, showcasing strong momentum in the continuous expansion of several core businesses. Gate Perp DEX has entered a phase of scaled growth based on a mature product system, with a cumulative trading volume exceeding $13 billion in the first quarter, over 10 million transactions, and the number of trading pairs surpassing 600. While covering mainstream crypto assets, it has also introduced TradFi perpetual contracts for gold, silver, and crude oil, pushing the platform to extend from single crypto derivatives trading to a multi-asset market.At the same time, the ETF and derivatives markets have shown active performance, with quarterly ETF trading volume increasing from 6.7 billion USDT at the beginning of the year to over 18 billion USDT, covering more than 320 trading pairs; the daily trading user growth for options business has increased by 54.6%. TradFi-related products have become an important driving force for the growth of derivatives, promoting the trading structure from single crypto assets to a multi-asset system.In terms of institutional and product ecosystem, the platform's growth momentum continues to be released. The trading volume of institutional contracts has increased by over 50% compared to the end of last year, and the total number of institutional users has grown by over 66%; asset management scale has increased by 22%, and trading volume has grown by 192%. CrossEx trading volume and net asset scale have achieved approximately 9.4 times and 3.1 times growth, respectively. Gate's multi-business collaborative growth, relying on the integration of TradFi and crypto assets, is accelerating its evolution into a comprehensive multi-asset trading platform.

The FLOA ecological core AI suite FloaClaw has officially launched in full, simultaneously introducing a multi-scenario AI skill matrix. The functionality is only available to Agents of level 3 and above, marking an important breakthrough for FLOA in the integration of AI and Web3.As the core AI tool of the FLOA ecosystem, the use of FloaClaw must follow clear rules: users need to recharge BNB to obtain computing power tokens, and skill consumption increases with task complexity. In the future, FloaClaw will continue to iterate and expand, opening up more new AI skills and tool modules, while promoting a creator dividend system that allows Agent creators to share in the computing power token earnings from user skill consumption, and supports one-click exchange and withdrawal of BNB, building a sustainable creator economy closed loop.FLOA is a smart Web3 Agent ecological platform deeply rooted in the BNB Chain ecosystem, integrating core capabilities such as data analysis and on-chain automation. With an open incentive mechanism, it serves as both a user empowerment tool and an efficient growth engine for the Web3 ecosystem, continuously laying out the integration of AI and Web3.

After launching on KuCoin and LBank, Staynex is further advancing its exchange layout, and its native token $STAY will be listed on MEXC today at 19:00 (UTC+8). This is not just a listing; it opens up a broader market coverage.$STAY is an AI travel token, fundamentally based on real travel application scenarios. Staynex integrates AI + Web3-driven travel planning, hotel discovery, membership benefits, and token rewards into a single ecosystem. The underlying structure is driven by Web3, while the user experience prioritizes AI.In terms of the token model, the total supply of $STAY is fixed at 100 billion tokens, with an initial circulation of only 3% at TGE. The project adopts a distribution mechanism with no VC, no private placement, and zero team unlocks, giving the token stronger market attributes from the moment it is launched. At the application level, Staynex builds an AI + Web3 ecosystem centered around real travel consumption. Holding $STAY unlocks tiered membership benefits, including travel discounts, staking rewards, and lifestyle benefits such as airport lounges. Additionally, the platform will use 20% of its revenue for token buybacks, linking platform growth with token value.The listing on MEXC continues Staynex's active acceleration of global expansion, including the acquisition of the European Web3 travel platform Sleap and the introduction of over 40 ecological partners. As the product continues to iterate and more exchange listing plans are advanced, $STAY is gradually building an application path that connects digital assets with real consumption scenarios.

According to monitoring by Shield, the KelpDAO attackers have begun to transfer the stolen assets: they transferred some of the stolen ETH from the Ethereum mainnet across to Arbitrum via the Across Protocol, then exchanged it for USDT, and routed it to the TRON DAO ecosystem through LayerZero.This path shows that the attackers are diversifying and laundering funds through multi-chain bridges and stablecoin conversion methods, and the subsequent flow of funds still needs to be continuously tracked.

According to the official announcement from Volo, a security vulnerability incident occurred with the BTCFi and LST protocols on the Sui network, resulting in approximately $3.5 million in assets (including WBTC, XAUm, and USDC) being stolen from three specific Vaults.After the incident, the team immediately notified the Sui Foundation and ecological partners, and froze all Vaults to prevent further losses. Volo stated that this vulnerability only involved three Vaults, and the remaining Vaults do not have the same attack vector, with approximately $28 million in TVL assets remaining safe. The official emphasized that they will bear the loss themselves and will not pass the loss onto users, and will release a complete post-incident report and remediation plan after the investigation is completed.

During tonight's Bitget "Obsidian Night," the head of Bitget AI products provided an in-depth analysis of the AI trading assistant, Agent Hub, and GetClaw product matrix, and officially announced the launch of the Bitget AI ecosystem co-creation plan. He pointed out that AI should not just be a pile of functions within the exchange, nor should it be an exclusive tool for institutions, but rather a key lever for ordinary users to achieve trading equality. Relying on the UEX unified architecture, these AI tools can now seamlessly integrate into cross-asset trading scenarios, providing users with professional-level strategy assistance 24/7.In the second quarter of 2026, Bitget will focus on advancing three AI ecosystem initiatives: hosting the world's first AI trading hackathon to provide developers with technical resources and a showcase platform; collaborating with creators to produce practical tutorials; and opening up B-end cooperation to co-build a developer ecosystem with project parties and tool vendors. The head of Bitget AI products stated that this plan aims to aggregate industry strength and accelerate the deep application of AI technology in Web3 trading scenarios.

The latest weekly report shows that the JUST protocol continues to play a core foundational role in the Tron DeFi ecosystem, with a total locked value (TVL) reaching $11.4 billion, occupying an important position in the ecosystem with a market share of 41.83%.The platform's core business operates steadily, with deposits exceeding $3.75 billion, and liquidity depth and capacity further solidified. In addition, JUST's value capture engine operates efficiently, with a normalized buyback and burn mechanism, resulting in a cumulative burn rate of JST reaching 13.70%.This dynamic deflationary strategy not only effectively optimizes the asset supply and demand pattern but also demonstrates the firm operational consensus of JUST as a core DeFi protocol in Tron through long-term stable value returns.

The "AI × RWA: The Action Economy" themed side event hosted by the Hong Kong AI one-stop family health management platform XKONG has concluded. At the event, XKONG revealed its "decentralized health network" strategy: plans to deploy over 3,500 health service terminals in Hong Kong, creating a triadic health ecosystem consisting of AI diagnostic devices, the XKONG APP, and the AI health assistant KoKo. Each health behavior and interaction by users will be converted into Token rights for the use of platform AI services, forming a closed loop from "user behavior" to "AI consumption." XKONG stated that it will use Hong Kong as a model and enter more than 10 countries and regions globally by 2026.

ChainCatcher reported live that Li Guoquan, Dean of the Global Fintech Academy, Hong Kong Legislative Council member (Technology and Innovation Sector) Kenneth Lau, Chief Public Mission Officer of Hong Kong Cyberport, Chan Sze Yuen, and Executive Director of the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) & Japan Crypto Asset Business Association, Koji Takeda, attended the HK Web3 Feastival roundtable discussion, focusing on "Balancing Regulation and Innovation to Co-build a Sustainable Asian Digital Financial Ecosystem."Kenneth Lau stated that the legislative process has been significantly advanced, and he hopes to see innovation-driven developments next, exploring how to leave space for new products and business models while improving the regulatory framework. He cited the startup exemption mechanism in U.S. legislation as an example, emphasizing the importance of a nurturing environment for innovation. He also pointed out that the Hong Kong stock market currently does not allow for a market maker system, and the liquidity provision rules in virtual asset trading will be addressed in legislative discussions within the year. Regarding prediction markets, he personally believes that Hong Kong currently does not have the conditions to open them.Chan Sze Yuen introduced that Cyberport launched a pilot subsidy program for blockchain and digital assets last year, with nine projects participating, more than half of which involve RWA tokenization, aiming to promote projects from proof of concept to commercialization. He stated that Cyberport has gathered over 300 Web3 companies from 19 countries and regions, emphasizing that trusted digital identity (KYC/AML compliance) is the foundation for scaling RWA and payment projects, while secondary market liquidity determines whether tokenized assets can become real market products.Koji Takeda revealed that the Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan submitted a new bill to the Diet on April 10, proposing to move the regulation of crypto assets from the Financial Services Act to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, which means the government officially recognizes the investment attributes of crypto assets, marking a significant shift. He also pointed out that Japan had previously seen over 200 companies relocate to places like Singapore due to strict regulations, but recently, through adjustments to corporate tax systems and discussions on personal crypto tax reforms, companies are gradually returning.Host Li Guoquan summarized that the various jurisdictions in Asia are not in competition but are part of the same ecosystem. Excessive compliance costs may push quality institutions into gray areas, and how to lower compliance thresholds in regulatory dialogues and promote responsible innovation is a common challenge facing the Asian digital financial ecosystem.

Polygon officials stated that they have been actively monitoring the rsETH vulnerability: Polygon Chain, Agglayer, and the entire ecosystem including Katana and Vaultbridge have not been affected by this incident. Polygon has safely transferred over $20 trillion in funds to date and will continue to closely monitor the situation.

Kyrgyzstan President Japarov held productive talks with TRON founder Justin Sun in the capital Bishkek. Both sides reached a broad consensus on the application of TRON infrastructure in Kyrgyzstan, the ecological expansion of the national stablecoin KGST, and deep cooperation in the fields of AI and blockchain.President Japarov stated that Kyrgyzstan's goal is to become a regional center for virtual assets and Web3 technology in Central Asia. Justin Sun expressed that he would provide comprehensive strategic support, covering several specific proposals including the joint development of sovereign large language models, the construction of cryptocurrency exchanges, digital banking services, and the establishment of hydropower-driven data centers.

At the "Crypto 2026: From Cryptocurrency to Smart Economy" forum held in Hong Kong, Arda Senoz, the head of the Alchemy Pay ecosystem, delivered a keynote speech titled "Bridging the Fiat and Crypto Global Economies."Arda Senoz highlighted the recently launched Alchemy Chain, whose core value lies in connecting the settlement links between wallets, merchants, and payment partners. The ACH token serves three main functions on the chain: covering Gas fees, incentives, and governance. According to the technical roadmap, the core payment and ACH fee settlement will be implemented in Q4 2025, liquidity and interoperability will be advanced in Q1 2026, and the issuance of the Alchemy Chain stablecoin and the establishment of payment channels are planned for Q2 2026.Arda emphasized that Alchemy Pay always adheres to a compliant and secure product approach, promoting the mainstream adoption of digital assets through innovative solutions such as RWA integration, truly achieving a seamless connection between fiat currency and the crypto economy.

According to GMGN monitoring, the market capitalization of the Solana ecosystem meme coin unc surged during the day, reaching a high of $17.6 million, setting a new record, and currently reported at $12 million, with a 24-hour increase of 150%, and a trading volume of $13.7 million during the same period.Meme coin trading is highly volatile, largely relying on market sentiment and speculative concepts, with no actual value or use cases; investors should be aware of the risks.

According to GMGN monitoring, the market capitalization of the Solana ecosystem token PUMPCADE has been rising for several days, with a significant surge last night and this morning, reaching a high of 45 million USD, currently reported at 40.6 million USD, with a 24-hour increase of 41%, and a trading volume of approximately 3.1 million USD during the same period.Meme coin trading is highly volatile, largely relying on market sentiment and speculative concepts, with no actual value or use cases, so investors need to be aware of the risks.

The "Global RWA Digital Agriculture Ecological Summit" co-hosted by RWA Global Incubation Alliance and City Arrow Tower was successfully held today in Hong Kong. This summit focused on in-depth discussions on the application of RWA in the agricultural sector, as well as how agricultural infrastructure can achieve assetization and connect with global capital through digitization and financial structures.The conference emphasized the construction of agricultural RWA models, IoT data-driven asset confirmation, and pathways for SPVs and capital markets. Guests shared cutting-edge insights and practical experiences from multiple dimensions of industry, technology, and finance, further promoting the integrated development of physical agriculture and the Web3 financial system.This event received strong support from strategic partners such as GreenX, GreenPro Capital Corp, the Malaysia ESG Association, and the XGT Foundation, collectively facilitating the exchange and cooperation of the global RWA digital agriculture ecosystem.

According to official news, the decentralized exchange Aster announced that it has become a strategic partner of Aster Code ecosystem partner Genius and is the world's first DEX to launch the $GENIUS perpetual contract.The platform will simultaneously launch the Rocket Launch trading event on April 13 at 15:30 UTC, with a total prize pool of $200,000 worth of $ASTER, open to users participating in $GENIUS contract trading.

The Web3 asset data platform RootData has outlined the business partners of Crypto.com. Its strategy goes beyond exchange expansion, advancing through multiple paths such as payments, custody, and brand collaborations, aiming to create a comprehensive digital asset platform covering both institutional and consumer ends.Payment Infrastructure: Crypto.com has integrated with Stripe, Mastercard, Yuno, TripleA, Lynq, etc., covering the complete link from checkout crypto payments to institutional-level real-time clearing.Institutional Trading and Custody: VerifiedX has entrusted Crypto.com with institutional custody for its $1.5 billion digital assets; CoinRoutes provides smart order routing, CryptoStruct connects high-frequency trading, and Doblox offers AI trading terminals.Corporate Crypto Treasury: Crypto.com collaborates with several Nasdaq-listed companies executing treasury strategies, including SOL Strategies, Sharps Technology, and IP Strategy.On the brand side, Crypto.com has formed deep ties with top sports IPs—renewing its partnership with F1 until 2030 and sponsoring the Miami Grand Prix, as well as UEFA Champions League, UFC, NBA Philadelphia 76ers, AFL, and South American CONMEBOL; the long-term partnership with the LeBron James Family Foundation marks an extension of its brand collaboration into the celebrity family philanthropy sector.Additionally, Crypto.com has signed collaborations in the Middle East with Dubai Islamic Bank, DMCC, e& money, Tawasal Al Khaleej super app, and Emarat gas station network, becoming an important participant in the local digital asset compliance ecosystem. Related compilation: 【Crypto.com Web3 Partner Network Compilation (Continuously Updated)】Cryptocurrency projects actively showcasing their partner networks have become a key way to enhance transparency and market trust. It is reported that RootData welcomes Web3 project parties to claim data and continues to track and open more project business relationship disclosure channels. The platform has continuously released multiple issues of the cryptocurrency project ecosystem map, nominating Web3 ecosystem partners for upstream clients such as Visa, Stripe, and Coinbase.If you wish to nominate your project in future ecosystem maps, please fill out the 【RootData 2026 Industry Ecosystem Mapping】 form to supplement your important clients and partners.

Polkadot stated on the X platform that the team has noticed security issues with the Ethereum gateway contract of Hyperbridge. This vulnerability only affects DOT tokens bridged to Ethereum via Hyperbridge, while DOT within the Polkadot ecosystem and other bridging solutions are not affected. Polkadot and its parachains and native DOT remain secure. Hyperbridge has suspended operations during the investigation.According to previous news from ChainCatcher, the Hyperbridge contract encountered an MMR proof replay vulnerability, resulting in a loss of approximately $242,000.