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President Trump's DHS pay order has directed all Department of Homeland Security employees to be paid using redirected federal funds, but legal and budget experts say the administration may be violating a 150-year-old law that gives Congress sole control over federal spending. Summary Trump

Chinese AI tracking companies with ties to the People's Liberation Army are marketing detailed intelligence on US military movements during the Iran war, built entirely from publicly available satellite imagery, flight data, and shipping records, according to a Washington Post investigation.

Many Web3 projects across diverse categories have undergone notable setbacks in 2026 up till now, leading many players to quit the market. In this respect, MilkyWay, Bloktopia, and Nifty Gateway are the earliest among the Web3 initiatives to face shutdowns during the 1st quarter of this year. As

U.S. stocks inched higher on Monday, but beneath the smooth index closes, meme names, bitcoin proxies and Chinese ADRs traded like a late‑cycle minefield. Summary U.S. stocks closed modestly higher Monday, with the Dow up 0.36%, the S\&P 500 up 0.45%, and the Nasdaq up 0.5%. Tesla fell 2%,

Algorand's ALGO token has gained roughly 50% this month, climbing from $0.079 to $0.126, after Google's Quantum AI team cited the blockchain 32 times in a landmark paper on quantum threats to cryptocurrency. Summary ALGO has risen about 50% in April, pushing its market cap above $1 billion, aft

Circle's Layer-1 blockchain Arc will launch at mainnet with an opt-in post-quantum signature scheme protecting users' wallets from day one, as the USDC issuer warns that Q-Day could arrive by 2030 or sooner. Summary Arc will debut with a post-quantum signature scheme at mainnet launch, giving u

China's Cyberspace Administration has ordered Apple to pull Jack Dorsey's Bitchat from its China App Store, citing regulations that require apps with "social mobilization" capabilities to pass a government security assessment before launch. Summary The Cyberspace Administration of China told Ap

The crypto market is getting ready to experience a significant token release in early April, and several high-profile projects are to issue a part of their circulating supply. These unlocks would be monitored in multiple ecosystems and potentially open up new liquidity, as well as cause a

The essay discusses advancements in machine learning for Bitcoin transaction classification, highlights Zcash's increasing use of shielded transactions, and outlines the growth of decentralized liquidity in bypassing KYC. It also covers Zcash's post-quantum initiatives and its recent organizational restructuring.

LunarCrush's report on Real-World Assets (RWAs) reveals Elysia ($EL) as the leader in social activity, followed by Internet Computer ($ICP). The rankings are based on posts, interactions, and social dominance, showcasing strong engagement among top projects.

Chaos Labs is exiting Aave, highlighting internal friction over the protocol's evolving strategy and a misalignment in risk management. Despite its successful track record, the firm cites unsustainable economics and increased operational complexity as reasons for departure, raising concerns about Aave's future risk management.

Online gambling has evolved fast, and today players are no longer choosing only between slots and table games. They are also choosing between systems. On one side, you have regulated online casinos that work through banks and fiat currencies. On the other hand, crypto casinos that lean on

Polymarket plans to launch a new USDC-backed collateral token, Polymarket USD, as part of a comprehensive platform upgrade. This move aims to enhance control over settlement and liquidity. The potential introduction of a POLY token for governance could further refine market integrity, following controversies in its current governance system.

Io.net offers a decentralized solution for AI computing, addressing the rising costs faced by developers. It provides affordable, on-demand GPU capacity, aiming to bridge the gap for smaller innovators in a market dominated by high expenditure.