Explosions were reported in Tehran and Karaj, Iran, on April 2, local time. According to BlockBeats, the blasts led to power outages in parts of Karaj. Further details on the cause and impact of the explosions have not been disclosed.

Justin Sun stated that as Huobi HTX gradually achieves independent operation and enters a stable development phase, HTX will become the platform's sole platform token, and TRX will no longer function as a platform token. He pointed out that TRX has continuously improved its market performance and recognition in recent years and no longer needs to rely on platform token attributes for empowerment; at the same time, HTX's business development is maturing and has the foundation for independent empowerment. Going forward, more focused ecosystem building and value support will be developed around HTX.

According to the announcement from Binance, a series of enhancements have been introduced to the Binance Institutional Loan service, aimed at expanding borrowing capacity, broadening eligibility, and introducing fixed-rate term loan structures. **Increased Leverage and Updated LTV Thresholds** The leverage cap for the Institutional Loan has been increased to 5x for all eligible risk units, applicable to both existing and newly onboarded clients without the need for re-onboarding. Additionally, the Loan-to-Value (LTV) parameters have been updated to provide greater borrowing flexibility. The initial LTV has been raised from 75% to 80%, and the Transfer-Out LTV, excluding spot collateral, has been increased from 75% to 83%. However, the Margin Call and Liquidation LTV thresholds remain unchanged at 85% and 90%, respectively. These updates are designed to expand borrowing capacity without reducing liquidation protection, and they take effect automatically for all risk units. **Expanded Eligibility and Fixed-Rate Term Loans** The eligibility criteria for the Institutional Loan have been broadened significantly. Previously, only VIP 5+ users who fulfilled the trading volume requirement and were KYB verified could access the service. Now, the eligibility has been expanded to include VIP 1 to 9 users who are KYB verified. Furthermore, the Institutional Loan now supports fixed-rate term loan structures, offering borrowers greater cost predictability. Supported durations for these loans are 30, 60, and 90 days, with configurable terms including interest rate, expiration date, and fixed rate. Upon expiry, full repayment of the principal is not required, as the outstanding balance may be carried forward, transitioning to the prevailing variable rate as published on the Margin data page.

On April 2, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the execution of the 90th phase of its 'Real Commitment-4' operation. According to BlockBeats, this phase involved strikes on steel and aluminum facilities in the region associated with the United States.

According to official news, OKX has officially launched its OKX Planet (Orbit) Creator Incentive Program. The program uses a fixed reward pool model, allocating rewards weekly based on the quality of creators' content and interaction, with distribution occurring on the Wednesday of the week following the end of each calculation period. Nearly 100,000 USDT in content incentives will be distributed monthly. Users do not need to register; rewards are automatically deposited into their accounts. The program launched on March 23, and the first batch of eligible creators will receive their rewards on April 2. OKX Planet has reportedly recently introduced intelligent algorithm recommendations and integrated trading components, bridging the gap between trading and information, and reshaping the path from cognition to trading. This Creator Incentive Program is the platform's first content incentive mechanism for users, aiming to enhance the activity of the content ecosystem and further improve the creator system.

The recent Next Block Expo in Warsaw attracted over 2,600 participants, focusing on institutional market structure, regulation, and digital payments. According to NS3.AI, the event featured 116 speakers and 51 exhibitors, with AI and compliance emerging as the primary themes of discussion.

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, BlackRock address transferred 1,360 BTC, worth approximately $90.28 million, to Coinbase, and 15,103 ETH, worth approximately $30.82 million.

Nasdaq-listed ZeroStax has announced a $107 million investment to acquire 21% of the total supply of 0G tokens. According to NS3.AI, this strategic move aims to expand ZeroStax's investment in decentralized AI infrastructure. The company believes that the purchase will bolster its strategic position within the 0G ecosystem.

Safe has introduced Safenet, a decentralized protocol designed to enhance transaction security by verifying on-chain transactions before they are executed. According to NS3.AI, this system generates cryptographic proofs in real time, allowing it to identify and restrict potentially risky transactions. Users are required to provide explicit approval after a time delay to proceed with such transactions, thereby adding an additional layer of security.

Indonesia has decided to postpone the increase in subsidized fuel prices despite ongoing oil price fluctuations triggered by the conflict in Iran, according to Jin10. Finance Minister Purbaya warned that any price hike could undermine economic growth and threaten social stability. The government plans to rely on a package of fiscal measures, including a 10% cut in spending across ministries and a potential new export tax on coal, to absorb the impact while keeping the deficit within the legal limit. Purbaya stated, "If we remove subsidies, inflation will rise, capital costs will increase, and street protests will escalate, significantly dragging down economic growth. This is a highly risky policy. Therefore, under current conditions, we choose to prevent this scenario." Indonesia can sustain an average oil price of around $100 per barrel for the year while maintaining the budget deficit at approximately 2.9% of GDP, slightly below the legal cap. This fiscal limit has become a focal point for international investors and rating agencies. Recently, Moody's and Fitch Ratings have downgraded the country's credit rating outlook.

Nishad Singh may have avoided jail time after the collapse of FTX, but regulators have made clear he did not walk away unscathed—slapping the former executive with a $3.7 million penalty and multi-year bans from the crypto industry.

If you were to ask what the most important narratives are for the first quarter of 2026 and even the whole year, the market prediction would certainly be on the list.

Alabama has officially granted legal status to decentralized autonomous organizations, becoming the second U.S. state after Wyoming to embrace blockchain-native entities—marking a pivotal shift as states compete to attract the rapidly growing DAO economy.

OpenAI announced the launch of its advertising service on February 13th. So, two months later, how well has it been selling?

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On April 2, 2026, SpaceX, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, began preparations for its IPO, planning to list in mid-June 2026. It is expected to become the largest IPO in history, with a valuation that is expected to exceed $1.75 trillion.

Although the United States has taken a leading position in the development of RWA, its future large-scale development still faces significant challenges in areas such as compliance and liquidity.

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OpenAI has detonated a new phase in the global AI race, securing a staggering $122 billion funding round that values the company at $852 billion—transforming artificial intelligence from a fast-growing sector into a full-blown industrial battleground.