U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States is contemplating a 'joint venture' with Iran to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz. According to NS3.AI, this statement follows the announcement of a two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran on Tuesday. Trump indicated that peace negotiations might commence on Friday, with U.S. troops staying in the region to uphold any forthcoming agreements.

Energy markets have shown a reaction to the recent two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, marking a potential easing of the Middle East energy supply shock. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting that while this development is a positive sign, the resolution of the broader energy supply issues will require more time. The ceasefire is seen as a preliminary step towards stabilizing the region's energy dynamics, but the complexities involved suggest that a full recovery will not be immediate.

Ethereum researchers are investigating the 'Block-in-Blobs' proposal (EIP-8142) to encode block execution load data into blobs. According to ChainCatcher, this approach allows validators to verify data existence through data availability sampling (DAS) without downloading the entire dataset, thereby reducing bandwidth pressure and improving scalability. In the zkEVM context, the proposal aims to address the gap in data availability assurance that zero-knowledge proofs cannot cover. It also plans to unify execution gas and blob data usage into a single 'data gas' system. Additionally, Biconomy, in collaboration with the Ethereum Foundation, has proposed ERC-8211, which supports executing multiple operations in sequence under a single signature. This aims to reduce failed transactions and optimize the DeFi interaction experience.

Iranian senior officials have announced that the reopening of waterways will be subject to restrictions. According to Odaily, coordination with the Iranian military will be necessary, and all vessels will still need to obtain permission.

OpenAI has released a policy blueprint aimed at strengthening the U.S. child protection framework in the AI ​​era. The blueprint focuses on three priority areas: updating laws to address AI-generated or manipulated child sexual abuse material (CSAM), improving service provider whistleblowing and coordination mechanisms to support more effective investigations, and embedding safety design measures into AI systems to prevent and detect abuse. The blueprint incorporated feedback from multiple agencies and experts during its development, including the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), Attorney General Alliance, and its AI Working Group co-chairs, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Utah Attorney General Derek Brown, as well as Thorn. AI Working Group co-chairs Jeff Jackson and Derek Brown stated that the blueprint represents a significant step in aligning child safety practices in the technology industry with law enforcement realities, emphasizing that effective protection against generative AI requires a multi-layered defense system, not a single technological approach. Karen White, Executive Director of Attorney General Alliance, stated that the alliance is advancing practical solutions in the field of AI and digital safety by bringing together various stakeholders.

According to official news, LBank has announced a strategic brand partnership with Nobody Sausage, a top global animation IP, and has designated it as a strategic brand partner. This IP, known for its iconic "sausage form," has become a global phenomenon, boasting tens of millions of followers and billions of views on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, demonstrating its powerful content dissemination and cultural influence. This collaboration is not only a brand synergy but also a significant step in LBank's strategic layout in the "crypto × culture × social" direction. By introducing a high-potential original content IP, LBank is extending from a trading platform to a new "content-driven + social-driven" ecosystem, exploring a new interactive paradigm centered on user participation and cultural resonance. To celebrate this partnership, LBank has launched a social media interactive game with a total prize pool of 500 USDT. After registering, users can enter the designated game page and control Nobody Sausage in a jumping challenge; the longer they survive, the more rewards they receive. This fun and engaging activity enhances user participation and its viral potential. It's worth noting that LBank had previously established a strategic brand partnership with Ponke, a representative IP of meme culture, attracting over 200,000 users and generating over 10 million impressions through a series of creative activities, achieving significant results in user growth and community activity. This collaboration with Nobody Sausage will further strengthen LBank's global content ecosystem and continue to amplify its brand influence and user growth potential.

According to Gate data, spot gold broke through the $4,800/ounce mark and is currently trading at $4,801.03, up 2.02% on the day.

A senior Iranian official stated that reopening the shipping lanes will be subject to restrictions and will require coordination with the Iranian military, and all vessels will still need to obtain permits. (Jinshi)

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States will closely cooperate with Iran following a significant regime change in the country. According to ChainCatcher, Trump stated that uranium enrichment activities will be prohibited, and the U.S. will work with Iran to excavate and remove all deeply buried nuclear dust, which was deployed by B-2 bombers. These areas have been under strict satellite surveillance, managed by the Space Force, and have remained untouched since the attack. Discussions between the U.S. and Iran regarding tariff and sanction relief are ongoing, with many items already agreed upon.

Polymarket has announced the acquisition of DeFi infrastructure company Brahma. According to Foresight News, Brahma was co-founded by Alessandro Tenconi, Akanshu Jain, and Bapireddy Karri, who will continue to play key roles in infrastructure, protocol design, and product integration. This integration aims to enhance the trading reliability, execution speed, and capital efficiency of the Polymarket platform, while also reducing the entry barriers for new users and improving interoperability across blockchain networks.

The drift case exposed a legal vacuum in stablecoins: Circle had the ability to freeze funds but had no enforcement obligation, and lacked "safe harbor" legal protection when enforcing the freeze.

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Iran’s Bitcoin mining power has collapsed by 77% over the past quarter as conflict intensifies in the region, yet the global network remains largely intact—underscoring a critical reality: Bitcoin’s hashrate is shaped more by market economics than by war.

Elon Musk has amended his lawsuit against OpenAI to seek the removal of CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman and wants any damages to go to the company’s charity arm.

UBS and a consortium of leading Swiss lenders are launching a 2026 sandbox to test a Swiss franc stablecoin, signaling a coordinated push to bring blockchain-based payments into the heart of traditional finance.

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Coinbase has received an Australian Financial Services Licence, allowing it to offer crypto, equity perpetuals, and later expand into futures, options, stock trading, and payments.

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has published a 364-page memoir, Freedom of Money, offering a rare insider account of building the world’s largest crypto exchange—before its dramatic collision with regulators led to his criminal conviction and prison sentence.