[Golden Finance News] Consensys, an Ethereum infrastructure development company, recently issued a statement expressing deep concerns about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) possibly designating ETH as a security. The company said that if the SEC's decision is implemented, the company and developers' years of hard work will be in vain, and billions of dollars of economic value will evaporate in an instant. More seriously, this may lead to large-scale unemployment of workers in the United States. Although the current situation is full of uncertainty, we should remain optimistic and look forward to the Ethereum community being able to jointly meet challenges and promote the continued development of blockchain technology.

[DeFi and NFT Market Dynamics] The total market value of DeFi tokens reached $89.502 billion, the 24-hour decentralized exchange trading volume was $2.781 billion, and the locked assets were $94.787 billion. The total market value of NFTs was $46.622 billion, and the 24-hour trading volume was $2.293 billion. The total sales of NFTs on the Solana chain reached $5.46 billion. The NFT lending protocol Arcade is about to launch a partial repayment function. The unverified Ember Sword NFT auction contract vulnerability has caused a loss of nearly $200,000, and the floor prices of multiple NFT series on the Bitcoin chain have generally risen.

[DeFi Hotspot] Some Celsius creditor data was leaked in the phishing attack that Stretto suffered last week. The dYdX Foundation announced that dYdX Chain plans to upgrade to v4.1.0 software at block 14,404,200. EigenLayer TVL exceeded $16 billion, setting a new record. There are suspicious transactions between an unknown contract on the BSC chain and the Ember Sword project contract on the Polygon chain. The OP_CAT protocol will soon be launched on the Bitcoin test network Signet.

[Game Hotspot] Social game growth platform MomoAI ranks first in the Gaming rankings of both TON ecosystem and Sol ecosystem.

[Address associated with Ethereum Foundation awakens, transfers ETH worth $6.56 million] On-chain analyst @ai_9684xtpa monitored that the address associated with Ethereum Foundation, which had been dormant for six years, has recently become active, and has transferred 2,000 ETH to the new address 0x9d2...C43B1, which is currently worth about $6.56 million. It is reported that this address received 2,000 ETH from the Ethereum Foundation in September 2015, nine years ago, when the price was only $0.8917. Now it has realized a floating profit of $6.11 million. This address may belong to an early participant or foundation of Ethereum.

[News] The Ethereum Virtual Machine EVM+ model integrates Web2 innovation and productivity into Web3. By implementing EVM+WASM native public chain expansion, it enhances blockchain scalability, optimizes processing capabilities, and promotes the development of large-scale applications. In addition, the comparison between AO and Solana in expansion innovation has attracted attention, and AO's TPS far exceeds Solana. At the same time, Vibhu, the founder of Solana's top consumer application DRiP, proposed that Solana needs to have L2 and/or Rollup solutions. In the Bitcoin ecosystem, the explosive adoption of assets issued and traded based on the Bitcoin L1 layer, such as the Ordinals protocol, is regarded as the "Uniswap moment" of the Bitcoin ecosystem. In addition, the April airdrop projects have attracted much attention, including the stablecoin protocol Ethena's $500 million airdrop to 90,000 users, and the crypto bridge Wormhole and the Solana-based real estate futures market Parcl have also followed suit.

[Golden Finance Express] According to data from crypto intelligence platform Santiment, the transaction cost of the Ethereum network has now dropped to $1.12, setting the lowest average fee for a single day since October 18, 2020. The market has been mainly in a correction phase for nearly 6 weeks, and reduced demand and reduced network pressure may help Ethereum and related altcoins turn the situation around faster. This news may have a positive impact on the DeFi market and BRC20 tokens based on Ethereum. Please continue to pay attention to the latest developments of the Ethereum network.

【Blockchain News】Recently, airdrop activities in the DeFi field have attracted much attention. In April, several major crypto protocols launched native tokens and rewarded early adopters, such as the stablecoin protocol Ethena, which issued a $500 million airdrop to 90,000 users. As April came to an end, airdrop chasers began to focus on DeFi protocols without native tokens. While some projects such as LayerZero have promised future airdrops, some projects such as EigenLayer are reluctant to commit to token distribution. However, users can still refer to the points plan of these projects as possible indicators. Zircuit is an Ethereum Rollup that uses zero-knowledge proofs. Although the mainnet has not yet been launched, nearly $2.5 billion in deposits have been invested in Zircuit staking. EigenLayer is the second largest protocol in DeFi, with a TVL of up to $15.4 billion. Karak is an emerging protocol in the re-staking field that has attracted $400 million in investor deposits. Social networking platform friend.tech may also conduct airdrops. LayerZero and zkSync have confirmed the planned native token airdrops, which are highly anticipated.

[Lunchtime Financial News] On April 28, the following are important market dynamics: 1. Ethereum network gas fees have dropped to 5 gwei, providing traders with a lower-cost trading environment; 2. Stablecoin giant Tether redeemed USDT worth $22 million yesterday, showing its confidence in the market; 3. Data shows that after the Bitcoin halving, the stock prices of many Bitcoin mining companies have risen, indicating that the market's enthusiasm for Bitcoin has not diminished; 4. The giant whale holding a large amount of ETH recharged 1,000 ETH to Binance again, which may indicate that major actions are about to take place; 5. 4.5% of the supply of Ordinals will be allocated to the No. 2 rune DECENTRALIZED, which may attract market attention; 6. The DODO community has voted to pass a proposal to migrate 200 million DODOs to DODOchain, which will bring greater development space for DODO; 7. The executive director of the European Crypto Initiative said that the new rules under the MiCA framework may encourage large banks to enter the DeFi field, which will have a significant impact on the DeFi market.

[Golden Finance News] According to Scopescan data monitoring, in the past three days, the well-known crypto exchange Gate.io has transferred ETH worth 30 million US dollars from Linea to the ETH mainnet. This move may indicate Gate.io's confidence in the ETH mainnet, or it may be part of its business adjustment. We will continue to pay attention to this development and provide investors with the latest market information. Investors are advised to look at market changes rationally and invest prudently.

[Golden News] The rise of Web3 payment solutions is changing the world of financial transactions, especially in developing countries. The agility and adaptability of these countries puts them at the forefront of financial innovation. From decentralized remittances to democratized payment tools, the rise of Web3 payments heralds a new revolution in financial transactions. Developing countries are using Web3 technology to address challenges in financial inclusion, providing new possibilities for people outside the traditional financial system. The average return on investment (ROI) for businesses using cryptocurrency payments reached 327%, and new customer acquisition surged by up to 40%. The adoption of Web3 payments in developing countries is not just for convenience, but also a response to urgent economic and social needs. As developing countries embrace the transformative potential of Web3 payments, they are not only narrowing the gap with developed countries, but also becoming pioneers in the continued development of global finance.

[Blockchain News] According to the latest data from Etherscan, the gas fee of the Ethereum network has dropped to 5 gwei. This change may have a positive impact on DeFi and BRC 20, reducing transaction costs and increasing market activity. Investors are advised to pay close attention to market trends and seize investment opportunities.

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[PENDLE value declines by 8%, what is the future outlook for the revenue-splitting protocol? ] PENDLE holders recently found that the value of their holdings has dropped by nearly 8%, raising questions about the future upside of the revenue-splitting protocol. PENDLE's relative valuation has exceeded BTC by nearly 300% during 2024 and reached an all-time high on April 6, but has recently suffered a sharp decline. Although the total value locked (TVL) in Pendle smart contracts once reached $5.4 billion, it recently experienced the largest outflow of funds on record, with a loss of 18% in the deposit base. The compression of trading activity has caused a sharp drop in the yield of liquidity providers, and users have begun to move their funds elsewhere. While PENDLE has been one of the best performing DeFi assets in 2024, given the upcoming airdrop allocation, the market has begun to speculate that the best period of the protocol may be over.

[Golden Finance Express] According to the Russian news website Gazeta.Ru, more than 50 Beribit customers occupied the exchange's office, demanding the return of more than $4 million in funds. Uniswap founder Hayden Adams is suspected of responding to the U.S. SEC's Wells notice again. According to Coingecko data, BTC recently traded at $63,491.27, with a daily change of -0.4%; ETH recently traded at $3,256.03, with a daily change of +4.0%. Former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard said that excessive government control is the reason why people support BTC. The proposal to deploy Uniswap V3 on the Taiko mainnet is underway. zkSNACKs announced that U.S. users will be banned from using Wasabi Wallet indefinitely. Solana co-founder raj said that meme coins are scaring off serious builders. Slow Mist and Imtoken revealed a new cryptocurrency scam that exploits offline transactions and uses USDT. Cyber ​​Capital founder Justin Bons said that ETFs are a perfect example of the decline of BTC culture and technology. Jilin Province's GDP grew by 6.5% year-on-year, 1.2 percentage points higher than the national average, ranking first in growth rate and leading the country.

[CPPCC member Wu Jiezhuang suggested that Hong Kong should provide innovative financing models for Web3] CPPCC member and Hong Kong Legislative Council member Wu Jiezhuang published an article in Wen Wei Po, Hong Kong, suggesting that the Hong Kong government follow the development momentum of Web3, formulate a short-term and medium-term strategic development blueprint, and promote the construction of Web3+ application scenarios. Wu Jiezhuang believes that as an international financial center, Hong Kong should learn from the mature model of companies going to Hong Kong for IPO, provide innovative financing models for Web3, and build itself into a global digital technology center. This will help attract upstream and downstream of the industrial chain at home and abroad to gather in Hong Kong, promote the development of the industry, and enhance market competitiveness.

[Golden Finance News] According to data shared by 21.co strategy analyst Tom Wan on the Dune Analytics dashboard, more than 15% of ETH has been staked on the Beacon chain through EigenLayer, totaling about 4.9 million ETH, worth about $15.42 billion. Among them, 3.1 million ETH were natively reset, mainly through the Liquid Staking Protocol; 1.7 million ETH were restarted through Liquid Subscription Tokens, of which Lido's stETH accounted for 1 million stETH deposits. Of Ethereum's total supply of 122 million ETH, about 26% of ETH is already hosted on the Beacon chain. EigenLayer began accepting deposits for its protocol in June 2023.

[Blockchain News | Summary of Important Dynamics on April 27] Keywords: Bitcoin, Yuga Labs, Franklin, Telegram. 1. The number of Bitcoin network transactions per day hit a record high, once again demonstrating its strong market activity; 2. Yuga Labs reorganized the company and some team members were laid off, indicating that the company will have a new strategic layout; 3. Franklin Ethereum ETF EZET was listed on the DTCC website, which is a further improvement in the market recognition of Ethereum; 4. Arkham announced that WBIT holds 8,900 BTC in 134 wallets, showing that Bitcoin holders are expanding; 5. The communication software Telegram has returned to normal after a brief outage in some areas, showing its service stability; 6. There is uncertainty about the main regulator of the Stablecoin Act, which may affect the future development of stablecoins; 7. Custodia appealed after being ruled by the court that it had no right to use the main account of the Federal Reserve System, showing its firm attitude on the matter.

[Golden Finance News] According to the latest news from COINOTAG on the X platform, Franklin Ethereum ETF EZET has been officially launched on the DTCC website. This news is undoubtedly a positive signal for the blockchain industry, indicating that the market acceptance of Ethereum ETF may further increase. We will continue to pay attention to the subsequent development of this matter.

[Golden Finance Express] U.S. Congressmen Patrick McHenry and Maxine Waters expressed optimism that the stablecoin bill may pass, but regulatory uncertainty remains. Cody Carbone, Vice President of Policy at the Chamber of Digital Commerce, pointed out that the issue of the primary regulator of stablecoin issuers remains unresolved. Despite the challenges, we remain optimistic about the prospects of the stablecoin market and look forward to a clearer regulatory environment in the future.

[News] The DeFi market continues to be hot, with a total market value of $87.045 billion, a 24-hour decentralized exchange trading volume of $3.648 billion, and locked assets of $93.113 billion. The NFT market is also active, with a total market value of $46.970 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $2.925 billion. TON plans to airdrop $600,000 worth of TON to NFT traders and holders, Polygon rewards have entered Magic Eden, and Magic Eden has expanded to the Base network. In the DeFi field, Merlin Chain released a BRC-20 destaking guide, Magic Square is about to launch Magic Launchpad, Vitalik said that PoW is also quite centralized, and the founder of ConsenSys said that the DEGEN tips received will be used to defend the Ethereum ecosystem, and SSV Networks has pledged more than 600,000 ETH. In the game field, Web3 3D LBS game L3E7 completed a $10 million financing. The above information is for reference only, and investment should be cautious.

[Blockchain Evening News | Market Dynamics on the Evening of April 26] Keywords: Runes, Geosyn, Harvest Fund, PoW. 1. The core PCE data of the United States in March was stable and had no obvious impact on the market; 2. The transaction fee of Runes in the first week exceeded 135 million US dollars, which was an eye-catching performance; 3. The nominal value of the BTC and ETH options that are about to expire reached 9.3 billion US dollars, and the market attention was high; 4. The Bank of New York Mellon holds Bitcoin ETFs of BlackRock and Grayscale, showing the confidence of traditional financial institutions in cryptocurrencies; 5. The founder of the Amaranth Foundation invested 24.7 million US dollars to purchase 7,814 ETH, further pushing up the price of ETH; 6. Bank of America data showed that cryptocurrency outflows of 11 million US dollars and gold outflows of 600 million US dollars, and the cryptocurrency market remains attractive; 7. The SEC filed a lawsuit against the Bitcoin mining company Geosyn to strengthen industry supervision; 8. Vitalik said that the centralization problem of PoW is serious, and PoW is only a transitional stage to PoS; 9. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange will start trading Harvest Fund's Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs on April 30, further promoting the formalization of the cryptocurrency market.

[Breaking News] According to Golden Finance, decentralized hedge fund NFA Labs recently reached a cooperation with Quantix Capital and obtained a capital commitment of US$10 million to promote the development of the DeFi ecosystem. NFA Labs aims to introduce professional and secure real-world market practices to the DeFi market. This investment will help NFA Labs further improve its platform, expand its global influence, and achieve its goal of providing accessible, fair, and informative resources for cryptocurrency traders.